Realizing the reality of the situation Muslim Brotherhood leaders addressed attendees during the opening of the group's new centre.

With its Friday anti-government rallies here attracting more protesters each week, the Muslim Brotherhood has positioned itself to become a leading player among Jordanian lawmakers if democratic reforms are enacted.

The present election results, however, will make it rather difficult for the Egyptian regime to portray the poll with a democratic sheen.

A report unveiled at the UN by Ban Ki Moon secretary general revealed that Egypt ranks as a medium development country, coming 101 out of 169 countries on the human

Democracy in the Middle East continues to be a hugely popular topic of discussion.

Since 2005, when the administration of US President George W Bush was weighing heavily on Cairo to carry out democratic reforms, Egypt has experienced a tumultuous few years.

FORMER nuclear watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei's bombshell that he is considering running for Egypt's presidency in 2011 will not translate into a competitive election,

Mohamed ElBaradei's bombshell that he is considering running for Egypt's presidency in 2011 will not translate into a competitive election, even if he succeeds in entering the race.