Two days before the run-off presidential poll opens and the fates of presidential contender Ahmed Shafik, Mubarak's last prime minister, and the Muslim Brotherhood-dominated parliament, are in the hands of the Supreme Constitutional Court

The showdown between Egypt's run-off candidates is a reflection of a more profound struggle, writes Dina Ezzat

While parliament seems to have ended a crisis with the judiciary, judges remain combative, Mona El-Nahhas reports

Is the Muslim Brotherhood's strategy about to unravel? Amani Maged examines the possibilities

A new 100-member constituent assembly has been formed. Will it last, asks Gamal Essam El-Din

Mohamed Mursi tops the run-off ballot among the minority of expatriate Egyptians who opted to cast a ballot, writes Doaa El-Bey

Boycott -- the "b-word" -- is all the rage among voters who feel stuck between two unpalatable choices. It's also a symptom of the leaderless revolution, writes Amira Howeidy

Mohamed Abdel-Baky sifts through dozens of rumours concerning Hosni Mubarak's health

A new political party founded by superstar preacher Amr Khaled is only the latest in a wave of new parties, reports Gihan Shahine

Thanaweya amma students began their exams amid a relatively calmer atmosphere than last year, reports Reem Leila

Women protesters in Tahrir Square are calling for an end to political and physical harassment, reports Dina Ezzat