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Opinion
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4/28/2012 12:27:46 AM
Pacing up and down the arena of cyber-politics, in search of the Islamist homunculus secretly ensconced in the minds of liberals who covet a role in history more than anything history might actually give
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Egypt
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4/21/2012 12:34:30 AM
In a show of force, liberal and Islamist forces converge in Tahrir Square to voice demands; Islamists echo anger at electoral commission and ex-regime members, while liberals focus on the constitution
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Egypt
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Politics
4/10/2012 9:23:27 PM
Tuesday's Supreme Administrative Court ruling abrogating the Constituent Assembly is greeted with approval by liberals but triggers mixed reactions by Brotherhood; critics question the legitimacy of the judiciary's decision
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Egypt
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Politics
3/28/2012 6:48:20 PM
After electing an Islamist chairman, the Constituent Assembly tasked with writing Egypt's new constitution held its first meeting despite the absence of a third of its members, mostly liberals, who are boycotting in protest
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Egypt
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Politics
3/27/2012 3:23:11 PM
Egypt's constituent assembly, tasked with drafting a new constitution, represents 'all segments of Egyptian society,' says Tarek El-Bishry, architect of last year's raft of constitutional amendments
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Egypt
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Politics
3/27/2012 1:34:00 PM
SCAF head to meet senior politicians Tuesday to discuss withdrawal of liberals from assembly tasked with drafting constitution in protest at 'unfair' distribution of seats to Islamists; Brotherhood waits to see results
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Arts & Culture
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Film
3/27/2012 1:18:21 PM
The head of the actors' syndicate, Abdel-Ghaffour, resigns from the constitution committee, adding to the list of liberals and Copts who already quit in objection to Islamist domination
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Egypt
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Politics
3/26/2012 2:53:56 PM
MP Amr Hamzawy and the few elected liberals resign from the Islamist-dominated constituent assembly; leftist political forces appeal to State Council to declare method of choosing members unconstitutional
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Egypt
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Politics
3/7/2012 8:37:07 PM
Disagreements erupt over number of MPs to be included in assembly mandated with drawing up Egypt's new national charter; Islamists call for higher number of MPs while liberals focus on incorporation of minorities
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Egypt
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Politics
3/5/2012 5:29:03 PM
Muslim Brotherhood set criteria for presidential candidate they will support; Islamic orientation is necessary but should also balance between the Islamist and liberal camps
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Egypt
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Politics
3/3/2012 7:27:56 PM
Egypt's parliament held its first joint session Saturday; Tantawi set to speak but was a no-show; Salafists demand 'Islamic identity'; liberals champion rights of minorities; constituent assembly to be elected on 24 March
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Egypt
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Politics
2/6/2012 11:20:00 PM
A raucous debate erupted in parliament between some Islamist MPs and liberals over whether or not the police were using birdshot against thousands protesting the Port Said football stadium massacre
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World
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Region
2/3/2012 11:32:24 AM
Sunni Islamist-led opposition secures 34 out of 50 parliamentary seats in Kuwait's polls compared with just nine in the dissolved parliament, while liberals won only two places against five previously
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World
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Region
2/1/2012 1:55:13 PM
Ruling Al-Sabah family struggles to contain growing array of political challengers, including Islamists and liberals inspired by Arab Spring
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Elections 2011
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News
1/15/2012 9:29:42 PM
Following a three-part electoral process, Egypt has elected a new People’s Assembly, with two thirds of its seats dominated by Islamists
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Egypt
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Politics
1/12/2012 3:55:25 PM
Major religious and political leaders sign on to Al-Azhar statement that calls for upholding spirit of January 25 revolution through a civilian government based on equal rights for all citizens
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Egypt
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Politics
1/9/2012 5:34:37 PM
The world renowned New York Times columnist advices Egypt's liberals to work with the Islamists
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Elections 2011
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News
1/5/2012 11:54:18 AM
The Freedom and Justice Party secure a significant victory but the Wafd Party take second place as reruns are announced for the independent seats
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Arts & Culture
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Stage & Street
1/1/2012 11:48:48 PM
Is one of the consequences of the revolution going to be limited freedom of expression and creativity in Egypt? As the Islamists sideline the liberals, the ball is in the miltary's court?
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Opinion
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12/31/2011 5:49:29 PM
While it is important to understand what advantages Islamists had in the elections, it is also important to understand where liberal and secular forces failed
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