Throughout the Egyptian revolution, Dalia Zaida was out in the streets, calling for the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Once that change came to Egypt, she and other young revolutionaries founded a new moderate, secular political party. Now it seems that the revolution cleared the way not for secular parties like hers, but for Islamist ones. Melissa Block speaks with Zaida for her reaction to the electoral victories expected for the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafist parties.

In Egypt, partial results from this week's parliamentary elections have been released, after days of delay. There are still two more rounds of voting, so the ultimate make-up of the parliament is far from clear. But if current trends continue, the Muslim Brotherhood — and an even more conservative Islamist party — will make up a large part of the new legislative body.

A recent U.N. report suggests that laws to protect women in Afghanistan from rape and forced marriage are still not being enforced. As NATO prepares to leave, concerns grow that women's rights will be further compromised.

After a key Chinese economic measure recently fell to its lowest level in three years, economists said the ripples might be felt in economies thousands of miles away.

The Trans-Siberian Railroad is the backbone of Russia, both for transit and trade. Taking a trip along the length of the rail line provides an excellent way to grasp the country. NPR Moscow correspondent David Greene, producer Laura Krantz and photographer David Gilkey share their journey.