World
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Region
9/14/2012 7:42:18 PM
During his visit to Lebanon, Pope Benedict stresses that Arab Spring is positive but must include religious tolerance
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World
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Region
9/14/2012 2:34:52 PM
Pope Benedict XVI describes Lebanon as an 'example' of religious stability in the Middle East during his three-day visit to the country
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Egypt
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Politics
9/14/2012 2:13:13 PM
Leftist party condemns religious extremism and Muslim preachers who incite sectarian strife in Egypt
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Egypt
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Politics
9/13/2012 1:40:44 PM
Episcopal Bishop Mounir Hanna denounces insults directed at Prophet Mohamed, offers sympathy to Muslims, calls for limits to freedom of expression
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Egypt
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Politics
9/12/2012 5:20:04 PM
Role of Al-Azhar, Islamic Sharia law, blasphemy and Islamic alms provoke heated debate among Islamists and secularists on Egypt’s constitution-drafting assembly
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Heritage
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Ancient Egypt
9/11/2012 8:54:52 PM
An 18th dynasty stele inscribed with religious text was found in the debris from construction work in Matariya
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World
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Region
9/8/2012 5:55:26 PM
The Algerian government propose a new law that would further restrict the establishment of religious organisations
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Egypt
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Politics
9/7/2012 6:16:00 PM
Political groups condemn growing ultra-conservative Salafist influence at Al-Azhar and Ministry of Awqaf, say Egypt should maintain role as 'protector of moderate Islam'
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Arts & Culture
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Music
9/6/2012 11:41:09 AM
Supporters of the punk band Pussy Riot stand accused of being traitors and Satanists bent on destroying Russia. Their ultra-religious foes are, for their part, depicted as extremists on the payroll of corrupt politicians
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Arts & Culture
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Music
8/30/2012 12:00:00 AM
The Pussy Riot controversy follows the classical mould of the struggle for freedom of expression, and unveils a typical authoritarian machine, where political autocracy and religious powers unite
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Opinion
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8/29/2012 3:13:59 PM
Controversial religious ruling granting people the right to resist anti-President Morsi protests with force, raises questions about who can deliver such rulings and what rules govern their content
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Egypt
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Politics
8/20/2012 4:30:50 PM
The Nour Party, known for its contentious ultra-conservative stance and statements, sends delegation to Egypt's troubled peninsula to rally support for military crackdowns on Islamist militant groups
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Arts & Culture
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Stage & Street
8/19/2012 12:00:00 AM
Recent clashes between Salafists and the Tunisian art community prompted graffiti artist El-Seed to transform a religious landmark into a beacon promoting peace and freedom
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Egypt
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First 100 days
8/17/2012 12:11:33 AM
Following Ramadan evening prayers, President Morsi gives speech on religious issues, congratulates Egyptian people on occasion of upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holidays
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Egypt
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Politics
8/16/2012 11:59:30 PM
Bassem Sabry provides an overview of the political, economic and social challenges facing Egypt's first post-Mubarak president, with an emphasis on the everyday problems facing average Egyptians
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Egypt
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8/16/2012 11:38:44 PM
Bassem Sabry provides a multi-pronged overview of the political, economic and social challenges facing Egypt's first post-Mubarak president, with an emphasis on the everyday problems facing average Egyptians
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Egypt
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Politics
8/12/2012 2:04:31 PM
Egyptian liberal and letist political forces pressure the state to address sectarianism following the forced expulsion of 120 Coptic families from a town south of Cairo
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World
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International
8/9/2012 4:06:11 PM
In what appears to be a severe breach of human rights, a Muslim spiritual leader holds some 60 members of a religious group, including 15 children, in underground isolation in Tartarstan
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World
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Region
8/8/2012 10:31:11 PM
Following an upsurge in radical-Islamist violence in Tunisia over past months, country's religious affairs minister lays blame on supporters of ousted president
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Arts & Culture
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Music
8/7/2012 1:47:05 PM
The three women members of Pussy Riot face charges of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred after singing a song against Vladimir Putin in a church; the case is ongoing
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