Egyptians cast their free votes, longing for stability
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Egyptians stood patiently in their millions outside polling stations on Saturday, shielding themselves from soaring heat and earnestly debating the future of an ancient nation free to elect its leader for the first time.
For many Egyptians, though, the run-off has left them an unpalatable choice between two extremes since the elimination of several popular candidates in last month's first round: "Both are useless," said Hassan al-Shafy, a 33-year-old tax officer in Mansoura. "But we must choose one of them, unfortunately." (Reuters)
