Suicide bomber kills two on Lebanon road to Damascus
The attack came as members of the security forces raided two hotels in central Beirut and detained at least 15 people
NGOs raise human rights concerns before UNHRC
Number of issues raised including judiciary,recent court decisions and freedom of expression during election time
Nile Basin Initiative requests Egypt unfreeze activities
The Nile Council of Ministers conclude 22nd meeting in Khartoum
More than 50 million driven from homes by war, crisis: UN
The UNHCR said there were 51.2 million forcibly displaced people at the end of 2013, a full six million higher than the previous year
World Cup sparks Islamist debate on football’s integrity
By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish and Christian tool undermining Islamic culture as millions of Muslims worldwide tune in to the 2014 World Cup…
Europe and those Arabs (4): The EU and the Belgian syndrome
Unlike most Europeans, Belgians are shy to ask for better services, not only in public institutions, but even in the private sector. If a Belgian has trouble getting service, or…
Court hands 14 Islamist leaders preliminary death sentences
The files of 14 high-profile Morsi supporters referred to the Grand Mufti
Rights group calls to stop contempt of religion trials
EIPR says growing frequency of contempt of religion trials undermines citizenship and guarantees for religious freedoms
Foreign Ministry warns Israel on military operations
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry warned its Israeli counterparts Thursday against ongoing military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing concerns over the “repercussions of continuing Israeli military operations”. The operations…
AU Panel commends Egypt’s restoration of “constitutional order”
High-level AU panel for Egypt cites progress in recent months and presents recommendations in final report