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Date of source: Saturday, September 23, 2006
From Rasputin to Bin Lādin, religion has always had a role in politics and in political plans. The following text depicts biographies of a number of people whose religious engagements played a role in their political life.
Date of source: Saturday, September 23, 2006
A diplomatic tug-of-war has erupted between Syria and The
Netherlands following the alleged abduction of two Dutch children by their Syrian father in August 2004.
Dutch
Foreign Minister Bernard Bot refused an invitation from his Syrian counterpart, Walīd al-
Mu‘allim, to visit Syria to discuss...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
The author reports
the reaction of Muslim scholars on the fatwás issued by some
shaykhs which denounce support for
the Hizb Allāh because they are Shī‘ah.
Date of source: Friday, July 7, 2006
The Egyptian prosecution
releases a large number of detained pro-judges
protestors of different political affiliations.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ayman al-Bishbīshī continues in the thirteenth episode of his series of articles about “The Future of Theocracy in Egypt.”
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.
Date of source: Sunday, July 6, 2003
The former Dutch prime Minister comments on the Arab-Israeli conflict, the political role of the European Union, the situation in Iraq and the theory of the clashes between civilizations. He also expressed his admiration of Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, July 17, 2003
Four Muslim scholars refute the claims of poet and writer Ahmed Abdel Mo´ti Hegazi concerning the Arab conquest of Egypt. Hegazi claimed that Arabs were invaders who wanted to steal the fortunes of Egypt and send it to Baghdad and Damascus.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Mahatir Muhammad´s words about the Jews´ power in the world caused a mixed reaction: Some praised his words while others condemned the words as anti-Semitic. Whether they praised or condemned his words, most failed to pay attention to anything other than his comments on the Jews, i.e. to...
Date of source: Saturday, June 25, 2005
Sāmir, a 15-year-old Christian Iraqi, was kidnapped and blindfolded by a group of veiled persons, then led to a dark place, forced to eat raw rice and beaten by a whip so that his screams are recorded on tape to send for his folks and blackmail the
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.