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Egypt due to vote in parliamentary elections
Source: BBC
Polls are due to open in Egypt in the first round of long-delayed elections to choose a new parliament.
They will be the first such elections since the previous chamber was dissolved by a court ruling in 2012.
The authorities say the poll is the final step in a transition to democracy.
However, critics say most candidates are supporters of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and the new parliament is likely to strengthen his control.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34565022
