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Palestine October 1, 2008

A prisoner dies under torture in Jericho prison on the eve of Eid

The death of Shahin has resulted in angry reactions in the town of his birth as citizens were angered and shocked at his death on the eve of the Muslim
Islamic IssuesOther Opinions October 1, 2008

In Defense of Sheikh Yousuf al-Qaradawi

I don’t usually write on religious matters, especially Sunni-Shia affairs. However, I do believe that a clear and unmistakable message should be sent to the Shiite circles in Iran and
Islamic Movements September 30, 2008

Scholars urge Islamic movements a rethink

He also warned against the aggravation of conflict among the Lebanese parties saying that “any conflict with Hezbollah would mean an all-out war between the Sunnis and Shias. I hope
Islamic Movements September 30, 2008

Arab democracy needs ‘Islamist revision’

Muslim societies typically divide into three broad blocs, suggests Bret Stephens: a “pre-modern” element of tribesmen, peasants, nomads, and the like; a “modern” element - the Arab Center - the
Human RightsMB in Arabian press September 30, 2008

Largest crackdown on MB this Ramadan

CAIRO: This Ramadan saw the most severe crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood, with the arrests of over 145 of its members, the group’s lawyer Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud told Daily News
Other Opinions September 30, 2008

Counter-Terrorism Article Index

Western diplomatic and media pressure on Islamic scholars in the Moslem world, and in the West, is having a serious impact on the popularity of Islamic terrorists in their own
Reports September 30, 2008

Analysis: Trouble in Middle East forecast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Chances are the situation in the Middle East is going to get much worse before it gets any better. With the Bush administration, now in
September 30, 2008

MB MP Requests Probe Into National Theater Blaze

Menoufia Representative Abd El-Fattah Eid (Member of the MB parliamentary bloc) requested an investigation into the causes of the National Theater fire incident in Cairo and holding those who were
Other Views September 29, 2008

Democracy vs. Terrorism: A Reality Check

“Our study suggests that a return to realism would be Shortsighted,” it declares. “Yes, there are dangers and risks inherent in reform processes in regions such as the Middle East,
MB VS. QaedaPalestine September 29, 2008

Europe should speak to Hamas now

Ideologically, Hamas follows the relatively moderate school of the Muslim Brotherhood, which advocates peaceful means, not violence, in effecting change in Islamic societies.