Date of source: الثلاثاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 17, 2006
In an
attempt to symbolize their financial difficulties and unemployment, dozens of journalists protested against
the
government’s decision to close Muslim Brotherhood affiliated newspaper, Āfāq
‘Arabīyah by posing as vegetables and drinks sellers on the sidewalk of the Press
Syndicate.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 12, 2006
Egyptians are characterized by their religious nature,
moderation and tolerance. Due to
this good nature, Coptic Egypt warmly welcomed Muslim Arabs when they came
to disseminate Islam.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 10, 2006
Copts
belonging to the Sim‘ān Kharrāz
monastery in al-Muqattam demonstrated over the arrest of
seven Copts, including a number of the church’s
servants. The Copts were arrested on a trumped up charge of
threatening a young Muslim married to a Christian
girl.
Date of source: السبت, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 14, 2006
A big picture of a European girl wearing an Islamic veil was put on one of the most important buildings in Copenhagen under the title "the symbol of the Middle East." The picture caught the attention of passers by, especially Arabs.
Date of source: الجمعة, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 13, 2006
An American publishing house promotes a new book on the internet that
attacks
Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.
Date of source: الجمعة, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 13, 2006
A new book is on sale now via internet,
attacking Islam and Prophet Muhammad.
Date of source: الجمعة, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 6, 2006
A report on constitutional amendments provoked fierce disagreement between members of the National Council for Human Rights, some of whom were accused of departing from the terms of reference under which the council was created.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 8, 2006
Bishop
Bīshūy is a controversial figure in the Coptic
Orthodox church. He is known for his traditional stands,
but also for his reforms and important
achievements.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 9, 2006
Egyptian businessman Ayyūb
‘Adlī, the owner of Stella, a tourist resort on the Egyptian North Coast, is accused of
promoting
sectarianism to attract more clients. Sales representatives from Stella are said to have spread
rumors that
I‘mār, an Arabian Gulf tourist company and owner of a...
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 9, 2006
The government was
accused of sidelining the church and giving
a preferential treatment to Britain’s Muslim community, while Jack
Straw’s statement still sparks
controversy in the British community.