Islamism

Tehran police say they will no longer detain women who break Iran dress code
Middle East

Tehran police say they will no longer detain women who break Iran dress code

Police in Iran’s capital said Thursday they will no longer arrest women for failing to observe the Islamic dress code…
German authorities target Islamist women’s network
World

German authorities target Islamist women’s network

Germany’s domestic security agency has identified a terror network made up of Islamist women. Female extremists are becoming increasingly common,…
Train passengers attacked by axe-wielding youth in Germany
World

Train passengers attacked by axe-wielding youth in Germany

An Afghan refugee attacked passengers with an axe on a train in southern Germany, a senior state official said on…
Heartbreak, selfies and soccer: the life of a Bangladesh cafe killer
World

Heartbreak, selfies and soccer: the life of a Bangladesh cafe killer

Until late 2014, Nibras Islam appeared to acquaintances to be a typical student: fun-loving, in and out of love, and…
Six sentenced to death in ‘espionage for Qatar’, Morsi verdict postponed
Egypt

Six sentenced to death in ‘espionage for Qatar’, Morsi verdict postponed

An Egyptian court recommended death sentences on Saturday for six people, including two Al-Jazeera journalists, on charges of supplying Egyptian…
Shura Council requests bearded officers be reinstated
Egypt

Shura Council requests bearded officers be reinstated

The Shura Council’s human rights committee asked the Interior Minister to reinstate bearded officers on Tuesday since growing facial hair…
International passivity boosts Syria jihadis, rebel envoy says
World

International passivity boosts Syria jihadis, rebel envoy says

Syria's rebel ambassador to France warned Sunday that the "passivity" of the international community was boosting the rise of Islamist…
Abouel Fotouh submits papers for party
Egypt

Abouel Fotouh submits papers for party

Former presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh submitted an application to the Political Parties Affairs Committee on Wednesday to found…
Copts wait to see what Morsy’s rule will bring
Egypt

Copts wait to see what Morsy’s rule will bring

Two weeks after the election of President Mohamed Morsy, the Coptic community is concerned about the implementation of Islamic law. …
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
Life & Style

Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands

Fears over the establishment of hard-line policies under the new Islamist leadership have raised questions about the fate of Egypt’s…
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