Islamists in Egypt claim majority of votes amid fraud claims

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Morning -- possibly on the brink of a new round of violence after Islamist leaders.

Claim that they do have a majority of the votes in the first round of this referendum.

On this highly controversial.

Draft of the constitution which would give.

The leader there powers that many there do not to believe he should have -- -- joins me now.

He is streaming live from Cairo Egypt so Greg what's been the reaction to that first result.

Well mark that tensions are high after the first round of voting on -- draft constitution here in Cairo and elsewhere.

The results were closer than expected yes 57% no 43%.

The turnout lower than usual according to opposition.

Figures people was -- by widespread irregularities.

And throw in some violence to the islamists attacked a liberal opposition party headquarters here in Cairo all of this.

Is prompting government critics call -- yes more protests here on Tuesday.

Part of the Presidential Palace and here's where it even in the streets leading up to the US -- -- or where we are right now.

-- had they see this playing out right.

And remember this just the first round of voting the second round building is on Saturday in the rural areas of Egypt.

Constitution favored by Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi in -- Muslim brother party critics say it's too Islamist defenders say it is.

It is necessary to preserve stability here the constitution is expected to be approved.

While can be modified afterwards it will lead to elections of -- new parliament these results should further extend the divide here in this country.

Keep -- the crowd violence and also people like that challenge a cover back.

Listen to watch.

And we will continue to do so with your help Greg thank you very much and -- -- now.

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