BBC Egypt due to vote in parliamentary elections Polls are due to open in Egypt in the first round of long-delayed elections to choose a new parliament. They will be the first such elections since the previous chamber was dissolved by a court ruling in 2012. The authorities say the poll is the final step in a transition to democracy. Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34565022 Star Africa Egypt deploys over 400,000 troops to secure parliamentary polls Egypt's Army and police forces have deployed on Saturday more than 400,000 troops to secure upcoming parliamentary elections, which kick off on October 18 and end on December 2. Egyptians living abroad in 139 countries will begin voting in the elections on October 17. Security efforts are being coordinated between the ministries of defense and interior. Read more: http://en.starafrica.com/news/egypt-deploys-over-400000-troops-to-secure-parliamentary-polls.html Xinhua Police killed in blast in Egypt's Sinai A policeman was killed and two others injured on Saturday evening when a blast targeted their patrol in Arish city of Egypt's restive North Sinai province, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. The explosive device was planted by unknown assailants on the side of the Ring Road in Arish city, the statement said. A security source told Xinhua that the blast took place as a police armored vehicle was combing the Ring Road in southern Arish, killing a policeman and wounding three others. Read more: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-10/18/c_134723676.htm
