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An Egyptian protester shouts slogans after placing a Syrian opposition flag on the gate of the Iranian ambassador’s residence in Cairo on April 5, 2013 during a demonstration organized by Salafists to protest against Iranian tourists visiting Egypt and any political and diplomatic relations between Iran and Egypt. (AFP)

Iran and the Promising Prospect of Egypt

by Dr. Hamad Al-Majid | Apr 9, 2013 | Opinion

Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former Iranian foreign minister, has recently become involved in the politicized issue of Egyptian-Iranian relations. He said, “The Muslim Brotherhood is closer to Tehran than any other Islamist group,...

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An Egyptian supporter of the April 6 movement with a toytank on his head holds a cross and Islam’s Holy book Koran outside the Superior Court building during a demonstration to mark the anniversary of the Muslim brotherhood movement’s establishment in Cairo on April 6, 2013.(AFP)

Five Killed in Sectarian Violence in Egypt

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 7, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—In the latest round of sectarian violence five Egyptians were killed yesterday and at least eight were wounded in clashes between Christians and Muslims in the town of in El Khusus, near Cairo. A statement by Egyptian Security forces said that...

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Deputy secretary-general of the Arab League Ahmed Bin Helli. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

A Talk with Arab League’s Ahmad Bin-Hilli

by Sawsan Abu-Husain | Apr 4, 2013 | Interviews

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—As the fighting in Syria spreads and the dire humanitarian situation worsens, Syria’s neighbors and other Arab states have been forced to look on from the sidelines as witnesses to the unfolding tragedy. The Arab League has undertaken several...

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In this Sunday, March 17, 2013 file photo, an Egyptian activist walks past burning tires during an anti-Muslim Brotherhood protest, in Cairo, Egypt. (AP)

The Gulf Needs to Contain the Muslim Brotherhood

by Tariq Alhomayed | Apr 3, 2013 | Opinion

As soon as the first direct commercial flight between Egypt and Iran in 34 years took off, there was renewed talk about how the Gulf States need to contain Egypt. What this meant was offering the Brotherhood financial aid to overcome their major dilemmas. Such...

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A picture taken on January 22, 2013 shows Egyptians walking past posters of Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef outside a theatre in Cairo. (AFP)

Egypt’s Jon Stewart Lands in Hot Water

by Mahmud El Shafey | Mar 31, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Egyptian prosecutors questioned nationally famed satirist, Bassem Youssef, on alleged charges of “insulting President Mohamed Mursi, denigrating Islam and spreading false news with the aim of disrupting public order.” Youssef, originally a...