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11/12/08 17:13 CET

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Egypt: Islamist set to take on military man in election run-off

With most of the votes counted in Egypt’s landmark presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate is topping the polls. Mohamed Mursi is set to take on Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, in a second round…

Hollande takes withdrawal message to Kabul

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