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Prisoners of Conscience September 27, 2009

Egyptian police detains 16 members of the Muslim Brotherhood in Beheira, including high-ranking leaders.

State security forces raided the house of Dr. Adly Hussein in Hosh Esa and arrested 16 members of the Muslim Brotherhood who were present at the time.
Palestine September 27, 2009

Sabri: Israeli break-ins at the Aqsa Mosque intended for dividing it

Sheikh Ekrema Sabri, the preacher of the Aqsa Mosque, warned Saturday that the repeated attempts by extremist Israeli settlers to storm the holy Mosque is aimed to sense the reaction
Eye on IOF September 27, 2009

Egypt: Meeting between journalist Hala Mustapha and, Israeli ambassador Shalom Cohen stirs storm.

Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Shalom Cohen's visit this week to state-run al-Ahram's offices stirred a storm in the country, as some claimed this was part of "normalization of ties with
Prisoners of Conscience September 27, 2009

Muslim Brotherhood defense lawyers work hard filing appeals, contesting orders and challenging decisions against the

The defense team for the Muslim Brotherhood movement has filed appeals challenging the verdict to rearrest the 6 remaining members in case 4916 of 2009 known in the media as
Arts September 27, 2009

Islam, Islamists , and the Electoral Principle in the Middle East

Those who argue that Islam and democracy are antithetical build their analysis on the supposed uniqueness of Muslim societies – they are not like other societies or, perhaps more to
Arts September 27, 2009

US Interests vs. the Jewish State

Barack Obama’s recent conduct at the UN removed all remaining doubt as to Israeli influence inside this latest US presidency. When he uttered the phrase “the Jewish state of Israel,”
Islamic Issues September 27, 2009

Ramadan: European Muslims should not identify with just one identity

Without doubt, Tariq Ramadan is the most talked about philosopher among European Muslim intellectuals.
Other Issues September 27, 2009

Arab Imperialism

Since the formation of the contemporary Middle East in the wake of World War I, its political life has been bedevilled by the doctrine of “Arab Nationalism,” which postulates the
Obama September 27, 2009

THE POWER OF ISRAEL IN THE UNITED STATES

“Once again James Petras takes us on a fearless truth trip—with lucid style, tough factual blows, commanding research, and compelling analysis. This is an eye-opening, must-read book for every advocate
Obama September 27, 2009

THE ISRAEL LOBBY AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY

U.S. foreign policy shapes events in every corner of the globe. Nowhere is this truer than in the Middle East, a region of recurring instability and enormous strategic importance.