Ursula Lindsey

Shoubra El-Kheima Power Station, belonging to the North Cairo Electricity Distribution Company, is pictured in Cairo, April 19, 2014. Egypt needs to find at least $5 billion to invest in its dilapidated power grid, a government official told Reuters.

What's on Egyptian voters' minds? They want enough electricity to keep the lights on

The lights were on at Cairo polling places today. But with frequent power outages, voters took nothing for granted. Stores selling gas-powered generators have had a boom in sales, recently, as the country struggles to deal with electric shortages. But few Egyptians, authorities included, are discussing long-term solutions.

What's on Egyptian voters' minds? They want enough electricity to keep the lights on
Egypt's leftist presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi (center) gestures before a rally in Banha, northwest of Cairo. Egyptians will vote in presidential elections on May 26 and 27.

This man wants to be Egypt's next president — and he has no ties to the country's military

This man wants to be Egypt's next president — and he has no ties to the country's military

Amidst Political Chaos In Cairo, Artists Seize the Moment and Blossom

Amidst Political Chaos In Cairo, Artists Seize the Moment and Blossom
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The Meaning of Sharia Law

The Meaning of Sharia Law
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Egypt Candidate Barred From Ballot Because Mother Held US Passport

Egypt Candidate Barred From Ballot Because Mother Held US Passport
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Egyptian Unrest After Soccer Violence

Marco Werman talks with reporter Ursula Lindsey in Cairo about reaction there, after clashes at a soccer stadium yesterday in the city of Port Said left more than 70 people dead.

Egyptian Unrest After Soccer Violence
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Pushing For Police Reform in Egypt

The demonstrations in Egypt started because of police brutality. For many there that's no surprise. As Ursula Lindsey reports, in addition to the removal of former president Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's revolution 10 months ago also sought to reform the police.

Pushing For Police Reform in Egypt
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Egyptians Wary Of The Future

Egyptians are worried that the upcoming election might return the old regime to power.

Egyptians Wary Of The Future

Thousands Tried Under Military Rule in Post Revolution Egypt

Some 12,000 Egyptians have been tried by military courts since the overthrow of President Mubarak. Democracy activists accuse the ruling military council of trying to silence its critics. Ursula Lindsey reports from Cairo.

Thousands Tried Under Military Rule in Post Revolution Egypt
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Egypt's Soccer 'Ultras'

A driving force behind the recent violence in Egypt is a group of soccer fans.

Egypt's Soccer 'Ultras'
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Egypt's Government Fires Top Police Officers

The government is attempting to meet at least some demands of the protesters still gathered in Tahrir Square.

Egypt's Government Fires Top Police Officers

Egyptian Women Want a Role in The New Egypt

Women played a big role in the Egyptian revolution. But as the new government takes shape, many women activists feel they will be marginalized and left out in the cold. Ursula Lindsey reports from Cairo.

Egyptian Women Want a Role in The New Egypt
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New political parties in Egypt

Egyptians are scrambling to form new parties for the first time in decades. Ursula Lindsey reports that they're even working to set up political action committees, some modeled after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

New political parties in Egypt
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Egypt's "Daily Show"

The Egyptian revolution has ushered in a new type of media freedom to the country. Ursula Lindsey reports on a new program in Egypt that is modeled on Jon Stewart's "Daily Show."

Egypt's "Daily Show"

Reform demands in Egypt

Ursula Lindsey reports on the continued attempts by demonstrators in Egypt to affect change. Workers from a wide variety of industries are threatening to strike unless former members of the regime are ousted, wages increased and more reforms introduced.

Reform demands in Egypt