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MB and Wafd Party agree to continue constructive dialogues

The Muslim Brotherhood's recent meeting with members of the opposition Wafd Party proved to be amiable. The delegation headed by Dr. Mohamed Ali Bishr discussed unified efforts regarding political reform

Escalating strikes; a new fad in Egypt

The protests planned across the country, spanned the social scale as producers of building material, transport workers, garbage collectors, bakers and textile workers assembled alongside private sector employees

Ruling NDP’s Policy sink Egypt into the abyss

A discussion on the state's general budget was held at MB MP Hassanein Al-Shoura's office. The MP warned that the country was heading towards bankruptcy as a result of the

‘Understanding Islamism’ focus of Global Agenda talk

Gerges said that “if today we were to have elections in the Muslim world, mainstream Islamists, like the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, would basically obtain between 25 and 30 percent

My advice to ElBaradei

Mohamed ElBaradei is a poised figure with a real presence on the political scene, but I don't think his opponents are aware of his value.

A Pharaonic regime and an unknown future

It’s possible that running away from a confrontation might delay it for some time, but it can never resolve it. It’s also possible that avoiding a problem can exacerbate it

Why people sympathize with ElBaradei

The sudden emergence of Mohamed ElBaradei on the political scene has provoked a variety of responses. While some have felt uneasy, others have felt jealous of his presence and others

Shame

What happened downtown last Tuesday, when the police dispersed and arrested 91 of about 200 young activists at a vigil commemorating the demonstrations in el-Mahalla el-Kobra on 6 April 2008,

Egypt charges MB members abroad with money laundering

5 alleged members in the "International networking" case were referred to an Egyptian State Security Emergency Court .

When will the opposition overcome its chronic weaknesses?

We all want to see genuine presidential elections in 2011 when, for the first time in the country's history, Egyptians should be able choose their president from among a list