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June 25, 2012

Egypt's Powerless New President

Ulrike Putz, Der Spiegel

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Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi has won presidential elections in Egypt, but the country's military stripped the office of its powers before his victory was even announced. Facing a deeply divided populace and a crippled economy, the new head of state faces an uphill battle.

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