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Mohamed Morsi Becomes Egypt’s First President Since Mubarak

Mohamed Morsi Becomes Egypt’s First President Since Mubarak

History was made this weekend when the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi, an American-trained engineer and lawmaker, became the first president to win a competitive election in Egypt. It’s a big win for the Brotherhood, who’ve been locked in a power struggle with military ever since Mubarak stepped down last year. It’s the first time an Islamist has been elected a head of state in Egypt, and the repercussions for Egyptians are, at this stage, unclear …

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