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Egypt Islamist Parties the Big Winners in Second Round of Voting
(Los Angeles Times) Amro Hassan - Islamist parties have solidified their lead in Egypt's historic parliamentary elections, capturing about 70% of the seats in the second phase of a three-part poll, according to results released Saturday. The Muslim Brotherhood said it won about 47% of 180 seats in the second round. The al-Nour party, part of the more religiously conservative Salafi movement, won 20%. The last round of voting is scheduled for January. Secular parties garnered less than 10%.