Increasingly influential in the Muslim world, the Turkish Prime Minister speaks candidly about what must change in the face of the popular revolt in the Middle East.
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Protesting against Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s Coptic Christians are worried by the growing influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The army may be decisive in the outcome of popular uprising in Egypt. And protesters try to convince them to hold their fire.
The Egyptian army has so far acted with restraint, but has also yet to choose a side in the battle between the country’s protesters and President Hosni Mubarak. Until they do, chaos and uncertainty will persist. Cairo (Al Jazeera, via flickr) There has been much speculation about whether the riots in Tunisia and Egypt have […]
The Islamic organization’s new chairman Dr. Badie, and another top Brotherhood official, tell La Stampa that Mubarak’s ouster must be followed by a government finally chosen by the people. And if they choose an Islamic state? Paolo Mastrolilli CAIRO – “My husband would have been very happy to speak to you, but he’s in jail.” […]
The Islamic organization’s new chairman Dr. Badie, and another top Brotherhood official, tell La Stampa that after Mubarak is forced out the government will finally be chosen by the people. And if they choose an Islamic state? CAIRO – “My husband would have been very happy to speak to you, but he’s in jail.” The […]
Leading opposition figure says the Obama administration must decide if it’s with Mubarak or the Egyptian people ElBaradei (justicentric) CAIRO – This time the call goes through, and after a few rings, the voice that picks up on the other end is that of Ali ElBaradei. “You want to talk to my brother? Hold on […]
Analysis: To help hold on to power, the Egyptian leader can count on the army and fear of the vacuum his departure would bring.
No analogy is perfect, but understanding events unfolding in Tunisia requires a look at the past. And present. Does Tunisia have someone to play the role King Juan Carlos played? (Spain archive) Ten days after the fall of President Ben Ali, the historical comparisons are being trotted out to explain the “Tunisian revolution” and its […]
After threats against churches were posted on the Web, the French police’s anti-terrorism department has launched a probe.
Leaked diplomatic cables reveal feigned amity, eagerness for the U.S. to take on Iran Arab leaders eye Iran’s Ahmadinejad (Daniella Zalcman) EYES INSIDE – THE MIDDLE EAST While its founder makes bail in London, WikiLeaks’ revelations are setting off a unique game of truth and consequences in the Arab world, where leaders are used to […]