Topic: Diaa Rashwan

Egypt moves to combat violence against Christians

In the wake of sectarian clashes that killed 15, Egypt's interim government said it will draft a new law that could better protect Christians' ability to worship in peace.

Egypt violence heightens concern about growing Salafi role

Salafis, who subscribe to a strict version of Islam, were blamed in weekend attacks against Christians in Cairo. Many Egyptians worry that extremists could play a greater role in post-Mubarak Egypt.

Will the Muslim Brotherhood soon control Egypt's parliament?

The Muslim Brotherhood's new plans to contest 50 percent of Egypt's parliamentary seats in upcoming elections are sparking concern that it will impose its Islamist ideas on the population.

Tunisian protests shake one of the most repressive Arab regimes

Tunisian protests serve as a red flag for other Arab autocracies, such as Egypt, where protesters yesterday called for President Mubarak to get on a plane, too.

Tunisia protests serve warning to autocratic Middle Eastern regimes

Tunisia protests that began over high unemployment last month have quickly spread, raising a red flag about the dangers of maintaining stability by suppressing dissent.

Israel and Egypt eye movement on peace process

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu and Egypt President Mubarak met in Cairo and discussed the Israeli-Palestinian peace process ahead of a visit by US envoy George Mitchell. The two leaders also discussed captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

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.

Egyptian reform activists wary of Obama's visit to Cairo

Many see his decision to deliver a major speech in Egypt as a nod of tacit support for the regime's authoritarian rule.

'Islamic MTV' takes on brash world of Arab pop videos

Cairo's 4Shbab TV offers a music video alternative – with content that its founder says isn't 'haram,' forbidden in Islam.

After Cairo blast, details emerge but motive stirs debate

Cairo disaster leaves many blaming Mubarak

Many Egyptians complain the government is not doing enough to save slum-dwellers buried in a Saturday morning rock slide that killed at least 31 people.

Strategic shift in North Africa militancy

In Algeria, suicide bombings blamed on Al Qaeda resemble insurgent tactics in Iraq.

Hamas gains edge as border crisis eases

Palestinian militants and Egypt restored some order on the border Sunday, and Hamas gains leverage in negotiations.