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Egypt's top religious authority: It's not anti-Islam to be anti-Morsi

Egypt's leading Sunni institution is insistent that peaceful opposition to President Morsi, Egypt's first Islamist president, is not anti-Islam.
Jon Stewart in Cairo isn't just about laughs (+video)

American comedian Jon Stewart sat down with Bassem Youssef, the host of Egypt's most popular satire show, last night, swapping jokes but also concern about free speech in Egypt.
Latest blow to Egypt's tourism: Luxor's governor

President Morsi has enraged residents in Luxor, one of Egypt's main tourism destinations, by appointing as governor a former member of Al Gamaa al-Islamiyya.
Can fragmented Egypt find 15 million who want President Morsi out?

The key to the success of Egypt's 'Rebel' campaign may be its modest scope: Collecting signatures on a petition calling for early elections to replace President Morsi.
Backchannels Is Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood backing a jihad in Syria? (+video)

The Sunni Islamist movement behind Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has called for a mass rally in support of Syria's rebellion. Sectarian tensions over the war there are growing hotter.
On Cairo streets, generators' hum sends loud message about Morsi's failings

Egyptians are furious with President Morsi, who they blame for widespread electricity cuts that are further disrupting businesses, shops, and restaurants at a time of economic hardship.
Across Arab world, mixed feelings about Turkey's Erdogan

Protests in Turkey are stirring debate in some Arab countries about the compatibility of Islam and democracy.
Backchannels Why do they hate our NGO funding?

Well, because it is threatening to foreign governments.
With conservative Islamists in power, blasphemy cases surge in Egypt

Accusations of blasphemy, a criminal offense under Egypt's new Islamist-backed constitution, have been leveled more frequently against writers, activists, and Christians in recent months.
How an obscure council became Egypt's decisionmaker

When Egypt's lower house was dissolved, the advisory upper house gained sweeping legislative power. But only 10 percent of Egyptians bothered to vote for it.
Global Viewpoint Egypt's misguided search for heroes

A change of mind-set about Egypt's history and future is necessary in that country. The history of nations is not defined by heroes in the presidential palace but by heroes on the street. Egypt must focus on building citizen-led institutions to best meet current and future challenges.
Terrorism & Security Rockets fired from Egypt slam into Israeli resort town

An Islamist militant group claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for the Israeli attack on Palestinians protesting the death of an inmate in an Israeli prison.
Egypt's Copts lash out at government's anti-Christian rhetoric

Egypt's Coptic Church unleashed one of its strongest criticisms ever of the government after back-to-back deadly attacks on Copts that the pope insists were incited by harsh anti-Christian rhetoric.
'The Fatwa Show': Moroccan journalist tells clerics to just have some fun

'The Fatwa Show' satirizes Islamic legal opinions, and is one of the most popular features on the new Arab world news and commentary website Free Arabs.
Iran's 'axis of resistance' loses its Palestinian arm to Syrian war

Sunni Hamas has broken its longtime ties with the Assad regime to fight alongside the predominantly Sunni Syrian opposition.
New clashes erupt between Coptic Christians, Muslims in Cairo

Coptic Christians, Muslims, and Egyptian police fought in Cairo Sunday, following a Coptic Orthodox funeral. On Friday, in El Khusus, north of Cairo, Coptic Christians and Muslims shot at each other.
Egyptian court urges top prosecutor to step down

Egypt's highest court issued a statement Sunday, urging Talaat Abduallah, the top prosecutor appointed by President Mohammed Morsi, to step down. Many judges and prosecutors have protested his appointment, calling it illegal.
Egyptian court dismisses lawsuit to ban comedy show

On Saturday a Cairo court dismissed a lawsuit against the popular Egyptian comedy show by satirist Bassem Youssef. Youssef has been under fire for criticizing Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Egyptian official calls economic situation 'worrisome'

After two years of political turmoil Egypt faces an economic crisis, and has been in talks with the IMF for a multi billion-dollar loan. Egypt's planning minister said the country needs to act quickly to restore the economy.
Backchannels Diplomatic fail whale? US embassy, Muslim Brotherhood clash over @TheDailyShow (+video)

A less-than-diplomatic tweet from the US embassy in Cairo did not go over well in Egypt. Worse, perhaps, was its effort to make amends.
When Egypt's satirists poke fun, public prosecutor hits back (+video)

The case of Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist accused of insulting Islam and the president, has exposed what seems to be a series of politically motivated investigations into government critics.
Focus Bread riots or bankruptcy: Egypt faces stark economic choices

Egypt needs IMF money to stay afloat, but the international lender is demanding tough subsidy cuts from an already-embattled government.
Egyptian satirist released on bail

After nearly five hours of questioning, Bassem Youssef, known as Egypt's Jon Stewart, was released on bail. In recent weeks he has been questioned after criticizing President Mohammed Morsi.
Satirist arrested: Egypt's rulers not amused by Jon Stewart's kind of humor

Egypt arrested Bassem Youssef, a popular TV comedian who modeled his show after Jon Stewart's Daily Show. His arrest is seen as aimed at silencing critics of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
Backchannels The UN document on women that has terrified Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt has teamed up with Iran, Russia, and the Vatican to oppose a UN draft proposal on reducing violence against women on moral grounds.