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Newsline 28.11.2011 | 17:15 UTC   World  |  Spectrum World Arab World Egypt faces major challenges as historic election gets under way For the first time since the ouster of former leader Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians are casting their ballots for a new parliament. The outcome of the election will decide the future of Egypt's fragile, nascent democracy. Egypt votes in historic election Revolutionary crackdown galvanizes protesters Egypt's pre-election protests: a timeline Egypt hopes for European investment Protesters keep up pressure on Egypt's military rulers Anxieties linger as Egypt gears up for first free elections Temporary truce in Cairo as army issues apology Asia NATO raid in Pakistan rattles volatile region Pakistanis are calling for their government to end its alliance with the US after a NATO strike on a Pakistani border post at the weekend. A break in relations could have damaging regional consequences for the West. Pakistan denies provoking NATO air strike NATO chief says Pakistani deaths 'unintended' Frosty US-Pak relations start to freeze over amid strong allegations Arab World Syria 'committed crimes against humanity': UN report A UN-appointed commission has found that Syria's military and security forces committed crimes against humanity in their crackdown on protesters. Damascus rejects all accusations of arbitrary violence against protesters. Focus: Syria's unprecedented unrest Arab League imposes sanctions on Syria Syria defies Arab League deadline to admit observer mission Elections Multiclick: Egypt's elections 1 On the streets Elections Congolese voters head to the polls amid violence, logistical problems Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo go to the polls amid violence and organizational problems. Against a divided opposition, incumbent President Joseph Kabila is expected to win a new five-year term. Hope and disillusionment as Congo votes Feeding the world's least developed countries Congolese orchestra is passionate about the classics Spectrum Renewables Berlin startup melds solar power with social media Changers is betting that by incentivizing the use of solar power through discounts in online retailers and through peer pressure, that more people will be driven to use portable solar power. Berlin startup melds solar power with social media   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011