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2. Moral perspectives on U.S. plans for war against Iraq
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Egyptian papers are giving much space to news about the anticipated war on Iraq. Some articles tackle the morality of the war and others discuss the issue from a religious point of view.
33. The pope of Rome, the hero of the Cold War
Date of source: Saturday, November 1, 2003
The article comments on the charismatic character of Pope John Paul II and his deteriorating health conditions. It also comments on the stand of the pope towards many international issues.
21. Escalating an anti-Iraqi Muslim campaign in the US
Date of source: Thursday, April 24, 2003
American authorities have escalated a campaign against Muslims of Iraqi origin. The FBI has started an investigation campaign called “The Armor of Freedom” with thousands of Iraqis.
23. An international Islamic conference in Bulgaria
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2003
The director of the office of the general mufti of Bulgaria says that the Islamic conference that was supposed to be held in Bulgaria this month has been postponed because of the war on Iraq.
13. Eastern churches cancel Easter festivities in solidarity with Iraq
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2003
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) has called upon churches to cancel Easter festivities and have only prayers in solidarity with the Iraqi people.
11. A fundamentalist in Britain believes that American soldiers in Iraq are legal targets
Date of source: Thursday, April 10, 2003
Omar Bakri, leader of London-based Al-Muhajjerin [emigrants] group, says that US soldiers in Iraq are legal targets for the mujahideen who want to attack US-British forces.
13. Britain strips Abu Hamza of his British citizenship and the Egyptian fundamentalist declares that their goal is to intimidate Islamists
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2003
The British Home Secretary declared that Britain has withdrawn its citizenship from Egyptian fundamentalist Abu Hamza Al-Masri, head of the London-Based Ansar Al-Shari´a [Shari´a supporters] group.
11. French Muslims have left their isolation: Peace between their French nationality and religion
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2003
The author comments on the effect of the war in Iraq on Muslims in France. He believes that the French anti-war attitude has reconciled their religious and national identities.
19. Dr. Abdel Aziz Al-Tewirgi: Islam is a religion of tolerance and peace
Date of source: Sunday, February 2, 2003
The General director of the Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (IESCO) speaks about the role of the organization and comments on the problems facing the Islamic world.
11. Muslims and Christians of the world are against war
Date of source: Saturday, January 4, 2003
The Archbishop of York will lead special prayers in the Anglican Church for the Iraqi people. The Mufti of Turkey issued a fatwa to the effect that soldiers who will die in such a war will not be considered martyrs.

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