Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
The holiday marks the end of Christmas in Eastern tradition
Karam Saber’s case referred to Islamic Research Academy
The ruling in Saber’s case was postponed to January pending a decision…
Abu Islam’s prison verdict reduced
The Islamic preacher had appealed a verdict sentencing him to 11 years…
Amnesty highlights human rights violations in Egypt’s draft constitution
The human rights watchdog acknowledges current draft is better despite existing violations
Release of student accused of contempt of religion appealed
Suez Canal University student accused of creating an atheist Facebook page remains…
Ministry of Endowments voices opposition to Shi’a Ashura celebrations inside mosques
The Muslim holiday is commemorated differently by Sunni and Shi’a communities
Detention of student renewed for contempt of religion
A university student in Ismailia is detained pending investigations of insulting religion…
Spate of attacks kills 47 in Iraq
One of the worst-hit neighbourhoods was Shaab in north Baghdad, where two…