[ Ссылка ] In Egypt, further steps have been taken to draw up a new constitution for the post-Mubarak era.
Ahmed Fahmy, a university professor and member of the Freedom and Justice Party, has been elected as speaker of the Shura council - the head of the upper house of parliament.
Its MPs met for the first time on Tuesday ahead of the weekend when, along with members from the lower house, they will pick a 100-strong assembly to draft the country's new constitution.
Saber Hasan Ali Hasan from Hizb Al Nour Party believes its critical both chambers work together.
