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Tensions rise as threats continue to fly around in the region

A verbal campaign of threats has been ongoing for years between Israel…

Hend Kortam

Israeli court demands explanation for failure to prosecute flotilla participants

Israeli Attorney General to explain why an Arab MP and an Islamic…

Nouran El-Behairy

Fresh violence in Belfast highlights ongoing sectarian tensions

Tensions in Northern Ireland between loyalists and republicans have always run high,…

Luiz Sanchez

Morsy addresses the Arab League

Egyptian president says it’s “time for change” in Syria

Basil El-Dabh

Morsy appoints ten new governors

Muslim Brotherhood figures appointed as governors for the first time in Egypt’s…

Fady Salah

Shura council appoints new Supreme Council of the Press

The Shura Council ratified new members of the Supreme Council of the…

Rana Muhammad Taha

New chairmen of the boards announced for state newspapers

The Shura Council’s general committee has appointed new heads for the country’s…

Basil El-Dabh

Human Rights Centre requests new voter list for papal elections

Controversy ensues over election of new Coptic Pope

Basil El-Dabh

Struggling Egyptian fishermen violate regional waters

Egyptian fishermen continue escaping life conditions through water

Hend Kortam

Shura council appoints new human rights council staff

Appointments includes Islamists, rights activists and is headed by Constituent Assembly Chairman

Rana Muhammad Taha