Some proponents of several candidates who were eliminated from the race have found it difficult to support the remaining two candidates, who embrace far less moderate platforms.

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Some in Egypt Disdain Both Candidates

The Islamist candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Morsi, will face Ahmed Shafik, former President Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister, in a runoff to become Egypt’s first freely elected president.

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Mohamed Morsi to Face Ahmed Shafik in Egypt’s Presidential Election Runoff

Egyptians returned to the polls on Thursday, hoping to seize the promise of a popular uprising that defined the Arab spring in an election that could end 15 chaotic months of military rule.

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Egyptians Vote for Second Day in Presidential Election

Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country’s first free presidential elections – 15 months after Hosni Mubarak was ousted.

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Egypt’s landmark election resumes

The prime minister tells MPs he will resist a European Court ruling to give prisoners the right to vote in UK elections.

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UK to fight prisoner votes ruling

After weeks of debate, speculation and argument, Egyptians voted on Wednesday in the Arab world’s first competitive presidential election.

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Egyptians Go to Polls in Presidential Vote

Guinea-Bissau’s military junta hands back power to civilians, six weeks after staging a coup that derailed presidential elections – but retains a position in the new cabinet.

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Guinea-Bissau army cedes control

Three days before Egypt’s presidential elections, a combination of high stakes, suspense and confusion has made for a heady atmosphere.

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Cairo Journal: In Streets and Online, Campaign Fever in Egypt

Prime Minister David Cameron warns EU leaders that uncertainty over the eurozone cannot be allowed to go on beyond upcoming elections in Greece.

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Cameron issues eurozone warnings

Two veteran politicians contest elections in the Dominican Republic after a presidential campaign dominated by concerns over rising food and fuel costs.

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Dominican vote likely to be close

Pronouncements about the consequences of leaving the euro seem to be falling on increasingly deaf ears.

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With Little to Lose, Many Greeks Shrug Off Dire Warnings

Confusion, fear, frustration — emotions are running high among Greece's people as they face the prospect of new elections next month and massive uncertainty over the country's economic future.

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Fear and confusion rule in Greece

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the results of last week’s widely-criticised parliamentary elections prove people support his reforms.

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Assad says Syrians back reforms

Amid warnings of the possibility of bank runs, state television said June 17 would be the date for a new round of elections.

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Greece Teeters Ahead of New Vote

The latest turmoil could signify a new round of financial instability for Europe and beyond, but could also spark a new phase of bargaining between Greece and its European lenders.

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Greek Turmoil May Spur New Bargaining in Euro Zone