GETTING DICEY

Conflict Erupts in Egypt After Vote

As Muslim Brotherhood forecasts a victory.

Egypt’s President Morsi may have annulled his controversial power-granting decree, but the dust has far from settled. Following an unusually peaceful day in Egypt Saturday, as voters headed to the polls, conflict erupted Sunday afternoon as anger over the new constitution spread. The Muslim Brotherhood, on the other hand, appeared elated, praising the “political maturity” of the voters and claiming 57 percent of the first round ballots in favor of the new constitution. Opposition leaders disagree, calling the vote irregular and too small a pool to accurately represent the populus. The second round of voting is scheduled for next Saturday.