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Egypt's ruling sweeps Shura election contest (Extra)
Jun 13, 2007, 14:43 GMT
Cairo - Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) won 58 of the 88 contested seats in mid-term Shura elections, according to official results issued Wednesday, while the Muslim Brothers, NDP's biggest threat, emerged empty-handed.
The Higher Commission for Elections announced winners Wednesday afternoon after more than a 24-hour delay.
The Shura Council is the consultative upper house of Egypt's parliament. Its duties are limited to ratifying constitutional amendments, treaties and bill proposals.
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