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Noticeable Progress for Islamic Movement in Mauritanian Elections

Initial results of the legislative and municipal elections held in Mauritania, on Sunday Nov. 19, showed a considerable progress for the candidates of the Islamic movement, especially in the capital,

Egyptian Culture Minister, Imaginary and Fabricated Battles

The statements given by the Egyptian Minister of Culture, Farouk Hosni, concerning the issue of the veil, raised a heated and intense controversy; Hosni said, in statements published on "Al-Masri

Tarek Heggy Mourns Death of Dr. Al-Hayawan

Tarek Heggy- a secularist thinker- offers his deep condolences to Dr. Al Hayawan’s family ... and also to Egypt. I have many disagreements with the MBs - YET, I totally

Mubarak hopes to stay on for life

President Hosni Mubarak indicated to Egypt’s parliament on Sunday that he hopes to stay in office for the rest of his life, presiding over gradual political change. In a speech

U.S. Stays an Unsteady Course to Middle East Peace and Democracy

CAIRO When the U.S. ambassador to Egypt, Francis Ricciardone, arrived last year, he had cards printed to be carried by all the 2,000 employees of what is, after Iraq, the

Aboul-Fotouh: Constitutional Amendments Must Include Article 77

Dr. Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh- member of the MB Executive Bureau- said in statement to Ikhwanweb that:" The suggested constitutional amendments that president Mubarak spoke about in his speech, yesterday,

Mauritania: MB Reformist Movement Reportedly Leading Elections

The Islamists have gained a considerable lead in the Mauritanian elections, sources confirm, adding that they are running second nationwide and are running first in the capital, Nouakchott . In

Egyptian Judges’ Heated General Assembly Warns Regime

The Egyptian judges’ General Assembly, held in the Judges’ Club on Friday Nov. 17th, 2006, was unique. It was a new uprising of judges, in which they demanded not only