Topic: Cairo (Egypt)

Unrest in Xinjiang: Where's the Muslim outrage?

Muslims around the world have largely remained silent about last week's deadly riots between Han Chinese and Uighurs. What makes this case of 'oppression' of Muslims different than others?

Opinion: Sustainable population, minus the control

Empowering women will naturally restore balance.

How Iran's election – and three others – have reshaped Mideast

Briefing: With newly installed or reinstalled leaders in Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the US, the balance of power has shifted between a US-allied bloc and the 'axis of resistance.'

Hamas bends to pressure in Gaza and abroad

Its support base dropped to 19 percent after the war; many blame the Hamas-Fatah standoff for their plight. Egypt hosts the rivals for a final round of reconciliation talks July 25.

Obama's rating abroad: 61 percent positive. US image: 39 percent.

Views of the US and its role in the world remain about as negative as before Obama's election, according to new poll that represents nearly two-thirds of the world's population.

The Monitor's View: Obama spoke to the Russian people? Nyet.

Like China with Bill Clinton, Moscow limited the television audience for the president's big speech.

After Iran's election, what happens to Obama's engagement policy?

Some are criticizing the president's determination to engage Iran on its nuclear program amid a brutal government crackdown in the aftermath of what many say is massive election fraud.

Opinion: A 'Cairo moment' for Obama in Moscow?

When he visits there next week, he should counter Kremlin propaganda by speaking directly to Russians about America's real desires.

Arab countries: Is Iran's unrest an opportunity or a threat?

If the mass protests in Iran succeed in bringing about change, it could produce a better neighbor – but also set a dangerous precedent for oppressive regimes.

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The Monitor's View: Ban the burqa? Or ban such bans?

Neither France nor Iran should dictate religious garb.

By reopening Syria embassy, Obama mends more fences with Arabs

The controversial move reverses the Bush administration's decision to withdraw its ambassador from Damascus in 2005.

Opinion: My talk with Hamas about peace with Israel

The US should follow the Northern Ireland and South African models – which had principles, not preconditions.

France: liberty, equality, and fraternity – but no burqas

After Sarkozy's speech, France divided over prospect of ban.

Libya: Ruination of the ruins

In battle of the burqa, Obama and Sarkozy differ

During speech Monday, Sarkozy suggested that the traditional female Islamic dress was a form of enslavement. But Obama backed freedom of religious expression in his Cairo speech.

Fierce clashes in Tehran Saturday between police, protesters

Eyewitnesses say thousands of police and plainclothes militia members filled the streets to prevent rallies.

Obama resists pressure to speak out more forcefully on Iran

Opinion: Peace for Israel requires a strong Palestinian Authority

If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too.

Why Israel and Hamas are meeting with Jimmy Carter

The former president met with Israeli settlers as well as top Hamas leaders on a week-long tour of the region that wrapped up Tuesday in Gaza.

Netanyahu expected to offer Zionist response to Obama's Cairo speech

The Israeli leader is not likely to suggest radical changes in dealing with Palestinians, analysts say.

Opinion: Obama's link to the Muslim world: Turkey

The West can learn a lot from Ankara's perspective and democratic successes.

Travel books for the inquisitive

Playing down the usual vacation fare, these guides encourage travel to satisfy historical, architectural, and ecological curiosity.

Wildcard in Iran election: Obama

His Cairo speech, combined with other early decisions, may have influenced Lebanon's election Sunday – and could have an impact on Iran's presidential vote Friday.

Shooting of two soldiers in Little Rock puts focus on 'lone wolf' Islamic extremists

Did alleged attacker Abdulhakid Mujahid Mohammed act on his own, or was he a trained jihadist?