Date of source: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Although he apologized for releasing a Fatwá recommending that adult males be breastfed by their female co-workers, the Azhar decided to refer Dr. ‘Izzat ‘Atiyyah to a disciplinary committee.
Date of source: Monday, May 14, 2007
The incidents of sectarian violence in the Egyptian village of Bimhā provoked commentators who believe that the scenario of sectarian unrest related to church building has repeatedly occurred, demanding that the government take prompt actions to resolve the problem of church construction.
Date of source: Sunday, May 13, 2007
The accused in al-‘Udaysāt attacks were acquitted from the charges after reconciliation between the struggling parties.
Date of source: Monday, April 9, 2007
The Egyptian press paid special attention to the Easter celebrations. Droves of people crowded in Saint Mark’s Cathedral in al-‘Abbāsīyah to greet Pope Shenouda who appreciated the attention of the government represented by a presidential delegation and Egypt’s prime minister who was present with...
Date of source: Sunday, April 8, 2007
Sanā’ al-Sa‘īd interviews Pope Shenouda.
Date of source: Saturday, March 17, 2007
Kifāyah [Enough] announced that protests against the constitutional amendments would be bolstered while the Coptic Church rejected intervening in the controversy over the amendments because it believes that the issue is the sole concern of political parties and civil society organizations.
Date of source: Friday, May 25, 2007
The Center for Arab-West Understanding presents its annual report for 2006, highlighting the objectives achieved and the goals for the upcoming year. 2006 was landmarked by growing toward the Center for Arab-West Understanding, and laying the basis for an electronic documentation center.
Date of source: Saturday, March 3, 2007 to Friday, March 9, 2007
Observers and intellectuals of Egypt are still leading wide-ranging discussions concerning the proposed constitutional amendments. While the Muslim Brotherhood seems to reject citizenship, other observers consider it the cornerstone in building democracy and political systems. Many observers still...
Date of source: Saturday, March 3, 2007
The Egyptian government freezes the assets of 29 leading members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The tireless Brotherhood nevertheless plots to infiltrate the Shūrá Council to submit a candidate to run for president.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
As news spread about finding an isolated 20-year-old camphor tree with the names of God and the Prophet Muhammad having been carved on its trunk, people have shown interest in visiting to receive blessings as a miracle from God.