18 million voters to choose from 3,000 candidates in phase 2 of elections
CAIRO: Over 3,000 candidates are vying for seats in the second phase…
Senior Israeli: Arabs not ready for democracy
JERUSALEM: Israel's vice premier declared Monday that many Arab countries aren't ready…
US, Muslim governments address religious tolerance
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has gathered representatives from more than two dozen…
Sharia allows pluralism, says Dar Al-Ifta
CAIRO: Dar Al-Ifta, the official authority for issuing fatwas (religious opinions),…
Activists concerned over alleged kidnappings, torture
CAIRO: Activists claim a recent streak of kidnapping and torture is reminiscent…
Army affirms parliament role over charter
CAIRO: Egypt's ruling military sought Monday to affirm parliament's role in drafting…
Opposition stalwart to be sworn in as Tunisian president
TUNIS: Rights activist and former opposition leader Moncef Marzouki will on Tuesday…
Law center demands protection of conscript who allegedly refused to fire on protesters
CAIRO: The Hisham Mubarak Law Center demanded full protection for the Central…
Lakkah appeals court verdict banning him from parliament
CAIRO: Prominent businessman Ramy Lakkah appealed Monday a court order preventing him…
Lawyers discuss ending military trials of civilians with Ganzoury
CAIRO: A group of lawyers met Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzoury on Monday…