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UN Rights Council: Egypt rejects important rights reforms, accepts some

On Friday (19 February, 2010) as part of its review before the UN Human Rights Council, Egypt stood before governments from around the world and either rejected or failed to

Egypt Reviewed by UN Rights Council: Truth Emerges Despite Government Lies

Press Release: Egypt’s human rights record was reviewed by the United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday( 17 February 2010).

Egypt: MB parliamentary Bloc question Security’s devious methods.

MB MP Abdul Hamid Zaghloul submitted a questioning in parliament on the ruthless measures practiced by state security apparatus late last week.The MP demanded answers from the Health Minister about

Western Media, Not Israeli Hasbara

With the dreadful threat of yet another Israeli war in the Middle East looming, Israeli propaganda machine is likely to go into full gear, argues Ramzy Baroud.

Egypt: MB leaders face further investigations

Cairo: Egypt’s opposition Muslim Brotherhood group continues to face obstacles in having top officials released from police custody, the MB said in a statement published on Sunday.

Istanbul: a city of dilemmas

Misconceptions of Turkey make it seem like a backward society where women cannot walk around uncovered, mixing between sexes is forbidden and alcohol is unavailable. This cannot be further from

Americans favor Egypt best

Egypt has topped the list of Arab countries that Americans expressed positive views towards, according to a survey of the views of Americans toward the world’s most publicized countries.

French mayor: Halal restaurant is discrimination

A French council has filed a complaint against a fast food chain that uses only halal meat in its burgers.

Egyptian human rights leaders meet Obama

American President Barack Obama last Thursday met with a delegation of Egyptian participants at the “Summit on Human Rights” in the White House.

Jordan’s MB debates ties with Hamas

The Muslim Brotherhood Shura Council has attempted to bridge the divide among members over links with Hamas.