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Egypt’s Islamist Rulers Get Tough on .. Alcohol

But now, Ramez has more to worry about than his beer consumption. Last month, Egyptian authorities announced plans to ban alcohol sales in new...

Prosecutor Issues Arrest Warrants for 5 Prominent Activists over latest Violence

The warrants came a day after Islamist President Mohammed Morsi sternly warned his opponents, saying he may be close to taking unspecified measures to...

Two Copts Kidnapped in Samalout; Church Laments Police Collusion

Fr. Shehata said Abanoub Zarif Bebawi, 18, and Rami Malak Francis, 18, residents of Manqatin village, were kidnapped and detained on Wednesday evening. The...

Gama’a Islamiya to Propose “Vigilante Committees” to Shura Council

“We suggest the vigilantes of each district should composed be of its residents, have a uniform and wear ID tags,” Iskandarany said, adding that...

Egyptian Muslims Accuse Priest of Using Black Magic on Muslim Girl

The girl's uncle lead a group of Muslims to force the Copts in town to close all their businesses until the girl is brought...

Thousands of Muslims Besiege Minya Church Site, Hurl Stones

Fr. Ibrahim said people besieged the site, where work started two years ago, throwing stones at the workers and nearby Coptic houses. Later, thousands...

Libya’s Human Rights Chief Flees Country Amid Death Threats; Spoke Against Gangs

His self-imposed exile comes as hostilities against Libya's Christian minority, many by armed groups in the east, have increased in recent months.On March 14,...

Gamaa Islamiya Goes from Militant Group to “Security Force”

Just about everyone else in the city disagrees.“If you call the police, the police are not going to come,” said Alam al-Din Ibrahim, the...

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