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Palestine March 17, 2010

‘U.S. Administration is Ignoring a Host of Palestinian Provocations’

Israeli envoy to the U.S. Michael Oren, meanwhile, told the country's diplomats there that U.S.-Israeli relations face their worst crisis in 35 years.
MB in Arabian press March 17, 2010

Muslim Brotherhood pulls back from Egyptian politics

While the Brotherhood is unlikely to renounce political activity altogether, recent internal party elections saw advocates for political participation ousted.
MB in Arabian press March 17, 2010

Crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood continues in Egypt

The Brotherhood won 88 seats in the 454-seat Assembly during landmark elections in 2005.
Other Issues March 17, 2010

Headlines from the region

Two French aid workers were freed in Darfur on Sunday after being held hostage for nearly four months, France’s government said.
DemocracyElbaradei Campaign March 17, 2010

An opportunity for democratizing Egypt

Egypt has been abuzz with excitement over the appearance on the scene of a serious contender in its forthcoming presidential race, due in October, 2011.
Human RightsIslam Online CrisesOther Opinions March 17, 2010

Deena Khalil: IslamOnline was more than a job

I’ve only been working here for 4 months, but I’ve grown so attached to this place. I’m trying to fathom what it means to work somewhere for 5, 7, and
Palestine March 17, 2010

Activists work to stop wall construction and uprooting of olive trees in Beit Jala

More markings on remaining trees and on the ground announce that soon, the family might lose the rest of its remaining land including the sight of its destroyed playground, and
ObamaPalestine March 17, 2010

United States-Israel Showdown?

If President Obama plays his cards right, he could bring down the extremist government of Bibi Netanyahu. But that depends on whether Obama displays the guts and gumption necessary for
Other Issues March 16, 2010

Egypt group calls for end to shark hunting

“Sharks are currently being sold on the Egyptian market and exported overseas. Overfishing and consumption of sharks and their fins are serious threats to human health, the environment and our
Elbaradei CampaignOther Issues March 16, 2010

Anxiety on president’s succession in Egypt

Ten days after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak underwent surgery in Germany, there is growing uncertainty over his state of health and increased talk about who will eventually succeed him.