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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/09
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Copt-Muslim clash in Cairo renews question: Who are the Copts?
A fatal clash Tuesday between Muslims and Copts in Cairo has turned attention once again to religious tensions, which gained the spotlight after the bombing of a Coptic church in Alexandria on New Year's Eve. In an overwhelmingly Muslim country, where does this religious minority fit in. And who are the Copts?
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In Pictures: Exclusive Monitor photos of Egypt's turmoil
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Egypt's Copts: A closer look at Coptic Christianity
Egyptian Copts have been thrust into the global spotlight since a New Year’s attack on a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt, killed more than 20 people. Though often overlooked in a predominantly Muslim region, the Coptic Orthodox Church is the main Christian denomination in Egypt, with more than 7 million Copts.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/03
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Egypt's Coptic pope: How he negotiated waves of sectarianism
When Pope Shenouda III became pope in 1971, sectarianism was on the rise. Banished briefly by Sadat, he later worked to promote better ties with the Mubarak regime to help Christians.
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Egypt's Coptic Christians mourn pope, mull more activist future
Pope Shenouda III, the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, died Saturday. His successor will help shape the role Christians will play in the new Egypt.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/09
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Sectarian violence in Cairo has Egypt on edge
Egyptian military rulers are promising swift justice for participants in sectarian riots in Imbaba neighborhood of Cairo that left 12 people dead.
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Copt-Muslim clash in Cairo renews question: Who are the Copts?
A fatal clash Tuesday between Muslims and Copts in Cairo has turned attention once again to religious tensions, which gained the spotlight after the bombing of a Coptic church in Alexandria on New Year's Eve. In an overwhelmingly Muslim country, where does this religious minority fit in. And who are the Copts?
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In Pictures: Exclusive Monitor photos of Egypt's turmoil
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Egypt government bears brunt of Coptic Christian anger
As protests continue in the wake of a Jan. 1 church bombing, the fault lines are growing between the Egypt's Copts and its secular regime.
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Egypt's Copts boldly celebrate Christmas despite threat of further attacks
An Egyptian Christian spoke for many attending worship services for Coptic Christmas today, when he said, 'The love of our Lord is stronger than hate.'
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Egypt's Copts: A closer look at Coptic Christianity
Egyptian Copts have been thrust into the global spotlight since a New Year’s attack on a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt, killed more than 20 people. Though often overlooked in a predominantly Muslim region, the Coptic Orthodox Church is the main Christian denomination in Egypt, with more than 7 million Copts.
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Terrorism & Security
Coptic church officials on alert around the world
Coptic church officials from Europe to Australia, whose churches are designated by an Islamist website as targets, have become concerned about fresh attacks this weekend.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/03
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Who are Egypt's Copts, and the Middle East's other Christian populations?
Recent attacks against Christians in Egypt and Iraq have drawn attention to the Middle East's Christian populations, which are dwindling as Christians flee violence, political strife, and persecution.
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Egypt's Christians pick up the pieces after deadly News Year's Eve church bombing
Priests called for calm as mourners gathered Sunday at the scene of the New Year's Eve church bombing that killed 21 and wounded 90 in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Egypt church bombing: Why some point to Al Qaeda-linked group
At least 21 were killed in an Egypt church bombing early today that came just as 1,000 Coptic Christians were leaving a New Year's Eve mass in Alexandria.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/08
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Terrorism & Security
Al Qaeda ally in Iraq says all Christians 'legitimate targets'
The Islamic State of Iraq, the umbrella group for Al Qaeda in the country, claims Muslim women are being held against their will in Coptic churches in Egypt.
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In Egypt, more people call for civil instead of religious marriage
Controversial cases in Egypt have spotlighted a legal system that leaves regulation of marriage and divorce to religious institutions, limiting individuals’ freedom to make personal decisions.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/13
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