Egypt secularists pull out of constituent assembly
Last week, the Islamist dominated-parliament voted for the panel to be made up of 50 lawmakers from the upper and lower houses of parliament, and 50 public figures.
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Toulouse Terrorist’s Father Says He’ll Sue France
The father of Mohammad Merah says he plans to sue France over his son’s death.
We will insist on applying Sharia in Egypt, Islamist MP says
Hani Nour Eddin said that his party “will defend the second article of the (1971) constitution,” which stipulates that the principles of Sharia are the main source of legislation in the country
Sudan, South Sudan’s Armies in Direct Clashes
Clashes break out between the armed forces of Sudan and South Sudan, ahead of a meeting of the presidents of the two countries.
Implicit alliance of Egypt’s Islamists and military rulers shows cracks
In the wake of the Jan. 25 revolution, both forces made their presence felt in the country’s political center stage. Both appeared to understand one another’s might, agenda
Obama’s Hot Mic: ‘More Flexibility After Election’
U.S. President Barack Obama got caught Monday with a “hot mic” while speaking privately with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev in Seoul.
Ahmadinejad Says US ‘Colonialism’ is at an End
Iran's bombastic president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the US can no longer dictate world policy; remains mum on nuke program
Obama’s Toughness In Seoul Due To Domestic And Diplomatic Needs
Barack Obama's tough talk in South Korea was made in the context of domestic and diplomatic pressures.
Honor Killings Remain Fashionable in Gaza
Gaza's laws continue to impose a maximum sentence of 24 months for honor killings - making them popular in the Hamas-run enclave.