Tag: Egypt

Protesters demonstrate in front of a previous court hearing against Abu Islam. (File photo/ Mohamed Omar)
EgyptPolitics

Abu Islam trial adjourned

Abu Islam is the first Muslim to face charges of contempt of…

Fady Salah Fady Salah

Saudi Police denies Egyptian woman was raped

Husband says his wife possessed by jinn.

Nouran El-Behairy Nouran El-Behairy
EgyptPolitics

El-Erian rescinds his party resignation

Muslim Brotherhood leader is still deputy chairman of the group’s political arm…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein
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Sufi Islam in Egypt

Lately, Sufis have been one of the vital cards utilised in Egyptian…

Sarah El Masry Sarah El Masry

Journalists protest government meddling

Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Shura Council said to have exceeded their authority

Luiz Sanchez Luiz Sanchez
A student protest at Cairo University during a visit of Mohamed Morsy. There has been a proliferation of protests since the 25 January Revolution. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
EgyptPolitics

University bylaws ratified without referendum

Strike action planned against bylaws.

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane
Protesters gather on motorbikes at a road block of burning tires in the northern Lebanese city for Tripoli as they demonstrate against the murder of General Wissam Al-Hassan. (AFP Photo)
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Lebanon police tear-gas anti-PM protest at funeral

After the funeral at the massive Al-Amine Mosque, Hassan was to be…

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During the election, members of the clergy and lay representatives from dioceses all over the world will select the final three nominees. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
EgyptPolitics

Changes to Coptic papal selection

Election set for 29 October, final selection on 4 November.

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh
Mecca is already awash with pilgrims who have arrived from around the world for this year's hajj. (AFP Photo/ FAYEZ NURELDINE)
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Muslim pilgrims flood Mecca for hajj

Thursday marks the most important day, when all pilgrims assemble in the…

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Lebanese security forces and rescue workers gather at the site of an explosion that killed intelligence chief Wissam al-Hassan. (Chady Souaid / AFP / Getty Images)
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Assad’s regime main suspect in Lebanon’s high-profile assassination

The Syrian army withdrew from Lebanon in 2005 after an almost 30-year…

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