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Military trial for Egyptian blogger

An Egyptian blogger referred to a military court for a ruling had his verdict postponed until Tuesday, lawyers from the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) said. Ahmed Mostafa,

Sleepless in Gaza … and Jerusalem: Video diary of 4 Palestinian women

The “Sleepless” YouTube site was launched on Sunday afternoon and already the hits are pouring in from across the region and the globe. As of noon Monday, over 1,000 viewers

Khodeiry: MB represents moderation

Chancellor Mahmoud Khodeiry issued a statement to Ikhwanweb revealing his true feelings towards the MB's senior leaders who were recently arrested on February 8, in a wave of new animosity

Abdullah and Abbas urge protection of holy sites

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday February 28, called on the international community to protect holy shrines in East Jerusalem, which they said were threatened

Hamas lawmakers prevented from holding parliamentary session

Spokesman for Hamas Aziz Dweik accused the Abbas administration of "obstructing reconciliation and parliamentary life by preventing the session from being held."

Dubai: Police believe Hamas’ murderers travelled directly to US and Israel

Dubai's police chief calls on Mossad to face up to responsibilities.

Muslim Brotherhood use new media to document history

The Brotherhood uses its own website as a news portal featuring the group's latest news, publishing their press releases and announcements as well as op-eds by some of the group's

Urgent Call to Reveal Fate of Human Rights Activist Nizar Rastnawi

An informed source of the Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC) has reported, with much distress, that there has been absolutely no news of Nizar Rastnawi in Sednaya Military Prison, and

Does Obama Have His Own Freedom Agenda Or Not?

Barack Obama's administration is extremely touchy about claims that its "engagement" policy amounts to old-fashioned "realism," with America offering autocratic allies a free pass on human rights and democracy promotion

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood: Opposite effects

The recent arrest of several Muslim Brotherhood leaders came as no surprise. In fact many had been expecting the move for weeks. What did raise eyebrows was the charge sheet,