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The Politics of Minaret

Europe is in the throes of an Islamophobic trend and gathering pace. The Swiss referendum coincides with the rise of far-right parties across Europe.

IOF soldiers arrest fifth son of Um Bakir

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) spoilt the Eid joy for the Palestinian old widow Um Bakir in Nablus on Friday and took away her fifth son to join his four

Four Palestinians wounded as a result of Israeli shelling in northern Gaza

Four Palestinians were wounded on Friday morning near the Martyrs cemetery to the east of Jabalya in the northern Gaza Strip, when Israeli tanks fired at Palestinian citizens visiting their

Freedom First

Islamic groups are still condemning the prohibiting of democracy and renouncing the violations of freedom of expression and speech, arguing that currently Islamic nations are afflicted with authoritarian regimes This

Abdullah may see crisis on horizon

On Monday, King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussain of Jordan took many by surprise when he issued a royal edict dissolving parliament.

Student arrested in Sharqeya while on her way to Eid prayers.

The first day of Eid witnessed the harassment and seizing of a student in Sharqeya while she was on her way to perform the Eid prayers. State security officer stopped

Jordan: King Dissolves Parliament

King Abdullah of Jordan unexpectedly announced the dissolution of parliament and called for early elections. No election date was given, however Jordan last held legislative elections in November 2007.

Middle East Democracy Promotion Is Not a One-way Street

President Obama in EgyptPresident Obama is under pressure to relaunch the political reform agenda in the Middle East, but low U.S. credibility and the region’s political stagnation leave little hope

Analysis: Egypt faces new dynastic struggle

Young King Tutankhamen followed a powerful predecessor to the Egyptian throne, made historic changes with the backing of his generals – and died before coming of age.

Middle Eastern Democrats and Their Vision of the Future, Keynote Address

The National Endowment for Democracy hosted a day-long meeting to discuss the ongoing prospects for democracy in the Middle East.