Politics Thursday 20 December 2012, Issue 2096 Last updated: December 20, 2012 11:49 am Rana Allam Share SHARE To follow Daily News Egypt on WhatsApp press here To follow Daily News Egypt on Telegram press here Silver Lounge Egypt’s President Al-Sisi issues decree to increase pensions by 13% in July Gold erases 2026 gains in Egypt amid global market pressure Observers dispatched around the nation on first day of polling Egypt's top Muslim leader demands clearer papal apology Share This Article Facebook Copy Link Print ByRana AllamFollow: Follow her on Twitter at @Run_Rana