Egypt
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Politics
4/24/2011 10:06:00 AM
In the midst of rising sectarian tensions, some Copts are considering fleeing the country while others opt to ready themselves to fight for social and political equality and emancipation
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Egypt
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Politics
4/21/2011 4:33:43 PM
Salafists protested today in front of the US embassy, demanding the release of aged Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahamn, who is serving a life sentence in the US for the World Trade Centre bombing
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World
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Region
4/21/2011 2:55:30 PM
Contrary to claims by Bashar al-Assad's regime, the role of Islamists in Syria's uprising is minor
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Egypt
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Politics
4/20/2011 10:44:45 AM
More than 200 people gathered yesterday in front of the Italian Embassy to pay respect to pro-Palestinian peace activist, Vittorio Arrigoni, who was allegedly murdered by Salafists
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Egypt
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Politics
4/18/2011 8:26:48 PM
Crisis in Qena escalates as residents feel "trapped". Roads are blocked and city becomes increasingly isolated
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Egypt
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Politics
4/18/2011 1:36:49 PM
Salafist spokesman criticizes aspects of democracy and stands against women for parliament and Copts for presidency
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World
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Region
4/15/2011 1:17:34 PM
A pro-Palestinian activist was killed after he was abducted by Al Qaeda-inspired militants
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Egypt
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Politics
4/6/2011 5:54:49 AM
The recent spate of violent attacks by Salafists in Egypt against shrines sacred to Sufis gives an insight into how the puritanical branch intends to interact with the rest of society
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Egypt
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Politics
4/2/2011 11:59:47 AM
Salafists condemn accusations of violence and declare their intention to participate in elections
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Egypt
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Politics
3/31/2011 10:52:55 AM
With the revolution losing its momentum and other forces gaining the upperhand, activists open up new avenues with which to push through their demands
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Egypt
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Politics
3/27/2011 6:06:13 PM
Coptic teacher whose ear was cut off by extremists offered free treatment at Al-Azhar's hospital
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Egypt
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Politics
3/22/2011 1:42:50 PM
Saturday's referendum concerned articles of the constitution related to presidential elections, the presidential term and emergency law. How, then, did religion come to dominate the debate, and influence the voting?
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Egypt
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Politics
3/20/2011 7:21:34 PM
Salfist campaigning for a "Yes" vote in yesterday's referendum was slammed by an Alexandria human rights group for its recourse to religious incitement against political forces calling for a "No" vote
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Egypt
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Politics
3/19/2011 8:26:49 PM
Election monitoring groups, deploying hundreds of volunteers, were elated at the unprecedented turnout, noted a few flaws in the voting, and slammed religious incitment by Brotherhood and Salafists
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Egypt
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Politics
3/19/2011 5:21:53 PM
Nobel prize winner forced to beat a retreat from polling station
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Egypt
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Politics
3/18/2011 12:22:48 PM
After decades of repression, the Islamist movement in Egypt is enjoying unprecedented openness, thanks to the revolution. This may not translate into greater strength, however
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Egypt
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3/12/2011 1:34:00 PM
The 25 January Revolution opened new spaces of freedom not only for the youth, but also for radical Islamists
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Opinion
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3/9/2011 4:09:03 PM
The timing of the recent violence perpetrated against Egypt’s two most visibly persecuted groups comes as no surprise considering how their rights were abused by the previous regime as way to prop up and legitimize its existence
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Egypt
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Politics
3/9/2011 12:15:42 PM
While the Egyptian revolution united Muslims and Copts, clashes erupted yesterday and the inflammatory acts are suspected to be state security-orchestrated
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Egypt
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Politics
3/8/2011 6:42:33 PM
For the fourth day in a row, the sit-in outside the state television building in Cairo continues, contrary to news reports, with protesters demanding justice and freedom of worship
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