Egyptians begin voting in election to the nation's Senate
There were some 63 million people eligible to vote at over 8,000 polling stations across the nation of 116 million in northeastern Africa. Voting will continue through Tuesday.
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Trump says nuclear submarines are 'in the region' amid tension with Russia
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What's on the Aug. 5 primary ballot in Greater Lansing?
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MKP vs Ramaphosa; How Emma Powell rattled the DA: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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