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In Egypt, religious ringtones set off controversy
Religious ringtones featuring koranic verses irk Egypt's grand mufti, who says answering one is like interrupting God to talk on the mobile phone.
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Border clash raises Egyptian anger over Gaza blockade
Hamas kills an Egyptian soldier on the Gaza border Wednesday. But public anger isn't directed toward the Palestinians. Many Egyptians see it as the latest event to rile Arabs over Egypt’s role in the embargo of Gaza.
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Behind the veil: Why Islam's most visible symbol is spreading
Embraced or banned, a prayer or a prison, the Muslim veil is spreading: Who wears it – and why?
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In rare move, Arab states ban some from Mecca pilgrimage
Due to concerns about swine flu, health ministers at a Cairo summit on Wednesday announced that the young, elderly, and chronically ill should not make the hajj.
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Obama's speech in Cairo: full text
The president, speaking at Cairo University, called for a 'new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world.'
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Mr. Obama, Cairo U. is ready for its close up.
Cairo University preps for Obama's big speech to the Muslim world.
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Napoleon in Egypt
An insightful look at Napoleon's 'other army' – the Savants who stormed Egypt.
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Muslim anger mounts over cartoons, movie
Sudan threatens to ban Danish aid workers; Europe braces for possible protests.
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