http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/37378-muslim-brotherhood.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/37378-muslim-brotherhood.html http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2104560-2011-jail-breaks-political-issue-egypt.html CAIRO (AP) — It was one of the most perplexing events of Egypt's revolution: orchestrated attacks on prisons around the country that broke out more than 20,000 inmates while police were tied down with the massive popular protests that swept autocrat Hosni Mubarak from power. The prison breaks added to the chaos during the 18-day uprising in 2011, and the ... Thu, 23 May 2013 06:38:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2104560-2011-jail-breaks-political-issue-egypt.html 2013-05-23T06:38:50Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2101898-egypt-leader-claims-victory-captives-release.html CAIRO (AP) — The safe release Wednesday of seven conscripts kidnapped by suspected militants in Sinai brought a victory for Egypt's Islamist president after months of criticism that his government is mismanaging the country. Seated with top military brass and senior officials, an animated Mohammed Morsi lauded the release as a show of how unified and stro... Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2101898-egypt-leader-claims-victory-captives-release.html 2013-05-22T20:42:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2094702-egyptians-targeted-with-blasphemy-charges.html CAIRO (AP) — The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang in unison, "All except the Prophet Muhammad." The case against Dimyana Abdel-Nour in southern Egypt's ancient city of Luxor began when parents of th... Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2094702-egyptians-targeted-with-blasphemy-charges.html 2013-05-18T13:34:37Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2077310-anti-militias-protesters-attacked-libya.html TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Scores of Libyan militiamen descended on rally in the nation's capital, Tripoli, kicking and beating protesters who had taken to the streets Friday as part of a call for mass demonstrations against the country's unruly militias. Rallies also took place in two other Libyan cities, Benghazi and Tobruk, with hundreds of activists denoun... Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2077310-anti-militias-protesters-attacked-libya.html 2013-05-11T00:16:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2076346-prominent-youth-activist-detained-egypt.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's prosecutor general on Friday ordered a prominent youth leader detained for four days pending an investigation into accusations he incited anti-government violence, a security official said, in the latest case of a pro-democracy activist being held over similar charges. The detention sparked a wave of anger among activists and the Apri... Fri, 10 May 2013 22:06:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2076346-prominent-youth-activist-detained-egypt.html 2013-05-10T22:06:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2068088-egypt-appoints-9-ministers-limited-reshuffle.html CAIRO (AP) — Nine new Egyptian ministers joined President Mohammed Morsi's Cabinet on Tuesday, including three members of his Muslim Brotherhood, in a reshuffle that officials said was aimed at addressing the country's financial woes and securing a much-needed international loan. Morsi supporters claim he wants to reach out to other political blocs, yet t... Tue, 07 May 2013 21:40:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2068088-egypt-appoints-9-ministers-limited-reshuffle.html 2013-05-07T21:40:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2058542-activist-to-tried-insulting-egypt-president.html TANTA, Egypt (AP) — Prominent Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma was arrested and immediately referred to trial for allegedly insulting the country's president in a TV interview, a prosecutor said Thursday. Douma is to stand trial on Sunday — less than a week after being arrested. He is the first prominent opposition activist to be tried on charges of insultin... Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2058542-activist-to-tried-insulting-egypt-president.html 2013-05-02T17:38:24Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2054530-elbaradei-egypt-leader-will-opposition-help.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's leading opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei said Tuesday he believes the Islamist president will eventually be forced to reach out to the opposition because his group is losing support and isn't able to tackle the country's myriad problems alone. ElBaradei, speaking to a small group of journalists including The Associated Press at his... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:38:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2054530-elbaradei-egypt-leader-will-opposition-help.html 2013-04-30T22:38:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2049618-egypt-president-judges-compromising-reform-law.html CAIRO (AP) — The Egyptian president's office indicated Sunday a compromise has been reached with the judiciary to defuse an uproar over a proposed law that would have forced out thousands of the country's most senior judges. Just three days earlier, the country's Islamist-led parliament pushed ahead with the disputed bill that would have lowered the retir... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:03:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2049618-egypt-president-judges-compromising-reform-law.html 2013-04-28T20:03:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2048414-gunmen-kill-10-iraqi-security-forces-2-attacks.html BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen killed 10 people in Iraq, including five soldiers near the main Sunni protest camp west of Baghdad, the latest in a wave of violence that has raised fears the country faces a new round of sectarian bloodshed. The attack on the army intelligence soldiers in the former insurgent stronghold of Ramadi drew a quick response from Iraqi Pri... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:19:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2048414-gunmen-kill-10-iraqi-security-forces-2-attacks.html 2013-04-27T16:19:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2046060-draining-cash-egypt-30-billion-search-aid.html CAIRO (AP) — During a meeting in a Black Sea resort city, Egypt's president and members of his government turned to Russian President Vladimir Putin and asked for a sizable loan, according to a Putin aide. Egypt's Mohammed Morsi appealed to Moscow and Cairo's past ties, recalling how the former Soviet Union stepped in to finance the building of the Aswan ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:03:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2046060-draining-cash-egypt-30-billion-search-aid.html 2013-04-26T15:03:22Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2044862-egypts-rights-group-decries-draft-ngo-law.html CAIRO (AP) — A leading Egyptian human rights group on Thursday denounced a draft law prepared by the country's Islamist government to grant licenses and monitor the funding for non-governmental groups, describing it as continuation of the former regime's policy which sought to "besiege" civil society. The Egyptian government already is in a tug-of-war ove... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:51:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2044862-egypts-rights-group-decries-draft-ngo-law.html 2013-04-25T20:51:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2041624-egypt-proceeds-with-judiciary-law-despite-uproar.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Islamist-led parliament on Wednesday pushed ahead with a law that could force into retirement many of the nation's most senior judges, despite an uproar by the judiciary over fears the president's allies want to control the courts. The country's Judges' Club, an organization representing Egypt's judges, warned they would not recognize... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:09:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2041624-egypt-proceeds-with-judiciary-law-despite-uproar.html 2013-04-24T21:09:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2040908-qatar-faces-backlash-rebel-groups-syria.html BEIRUT (AP) — In a war-battered suburb of Damascus, a commander for one of the smaller nationalist brigades fighting to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad grumbles about the lack of ammunition for his men. He blames Qatar, saying the oil-rich Gulf state directs its backing to rebels with a more Islamist ideology. Tiny, U.S.-allied Qatar has emerged as o... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:25:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2040908-qatar-faces-backlash-rebel-groups-syria.html 2013-04-24T06:25:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2038936-top-legal-adviser-to-egypts-president-resigns.html CAIRO (AP) — The legal adviser of Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi resigned Tuesday, alleging that the Muslim Brotherhood has monopolized decision-making and encroached on the governing of the country. The resignation letter by Mohammed Fouad Gadallah brought the harshest criticism yet from inside the presidency. Opponents of Morsi have long accu... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:22:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2038936-top-legal-adviser-to-egypts-president-resigns.html 2013-04-23T20:22:08Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2037092-egypts-opposing-parties-argue-judiciary.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's main opposition group and judges vowed Monday to step up their fight against plans by the Islamist-dominated legislature to debate a bill critics say aims to impose Muslim Brotherhood control over the courts. The judiciary has become the latest battleground between supporters and opponents of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. The bil... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:14:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2037092-egypts-opposing-parties-argue-judiciary.html 2013-04-22T20:14:52Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2030852-pro-anti-islamist-protesters-clash-egypt.html CAIRO (AP) — Supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist president battled in the streets near Tahrir Square on Friday as an Islamist rally demanding a purge of the judiciary devolved into violence. The rally centered on a contentious aspect of the country's deep political polarization — the courts. Islamist backers of President Mohammed Morsi say the ju... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:17:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2030852-pro-anti-islamist-protesters-clash-egypt.html 2013-04-19T20:17:16Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2028658-egypts-opposition-split-election-boycott.html CAIRO (AP) — A split erupted Thursday in Egypt's main liberal opposition bloc, the National Salvation Front, over whether to go ahead with a boycott of parliamentary elections or reverse course and participate. A joint statement indicating cancellation of the boycott brought a quick retort from other leaders, insisting that their participating in the elec... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:08:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2028658-egypts-opposition-split-election-boycott.html 2013-04-18T20:08:30Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2029168-desert-retreat-monks-feel-egypts-turmoil.html ST. ANTHONY'S MONASTERY, Egypt (AP) — In a cave here high in the desert mountains of eastern Egypt, the man said to be the father of monasticism took refuge from the temptations of the world some 17 centuries ago. At the foot of the mountain, the monks at the St. Anthony's Monastery bearing his name continue the ascetic tradition. But even this remote spo... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:49:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2029168-desert-retreat-monks-feel-egypts-turmoil.html 2013-04-18T19:49:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2025528-egypt-court-sets-11-mubarak-retrial.html CAIRO (AP) — The Cairo appellate court on Wednesday set May 11 for the resumption of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's retrial in the deaths of hundreds of protesters during the uprising that deposed him. More than two years after Mubarak was forced from office, his fate remains a highly contentious issue. An order to transfer the 84-year-old ex-p... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:59:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2025528-egypt-court-sets-11-mubarak-retrial.html 2013-04-17T20:59:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2022902-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-condemns-boston-blasts.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood condemned the Boston Marathon bombings Tuesday, but a senior member of the group painted them as part of a conspiracy aimed at undermining Muslims' moves toward democracy. In a statement by the Brotherhood's political arm, the Freedom and Justice party, the group said Islamic law, or Shariah, does not condone violen... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:38:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2022902-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-condemns-boston-blasts.html 2013-04-16T20:38:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2019796-syria-muslim-brotherhood-denies-seeking-power-grab.html BEIRUT (AP) — The exiled leader of Syria's Muslim Brotherhood denied Monday widespread accusations by other pro-rebel political factions that the group is seeking to impose its will on other members of the country's opposition. The rare news conference by Mohammad Raid al-Shaqfa highlights the suspicions that his movement has raised in an already fracture... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:01:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2019796-syria-muslim-brotherhood-denies-seeking-power-grab.html 2013-04-15T19:01:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2015462-egypt-leader-military-chief-tension.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Islamist president made a strong show of unity with the military, standing by the country's top general and warning in a statement broadcast Friday against "slandering" the armed forces after leaks from a report that the president himself commissioned implicated troops in the killing of protesters. The findings of the report — if conf... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:44:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2015462-egypt-leader-military-chief-tension.html 2013-04-12T20:44:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2007586-egypts-pope-sharply-criticizes-president.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Coptic Christian pope delivered an unprecedented direct criticism of the Islamist president Tuesday after a mob attack on the church's main cathedral, saying he had failed to protect the building and warning that the country is collapsing. The comments by Pope Tawadros II and the cathedral attack itself illustrate a new reality in Egy... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:21:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2007586-egypts-pope-sharply-criticizes-president.html 2013-04-09T21:21:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1992908-egypt-steps-up-campaign-tv-satirist.html CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities on Tuesday stepped up a campaign against a popular TV comedian accused of insulting the president, threatening to revoke the license of a private TV station that airs his weekly program and angrily dismissing U.S. criticism of legal proceedings against him. The satirist, Bassem Youssef, was questioned by state prosecutors... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:12:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1992908-egypt-steps-up-campaign-tv-satirist.html 2013-04-02T22:12:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1990630-hamas-re-elects-mashaal-leader.html CAIRO (AP) — The Islamic militant group Hamas on Monday re-elected longtime leader Khaled Mashaal, officials said, choosing a relative pragmatist who has sparred with movement hardliners in the past over his attempt to reconcile with Western-backed Palestinian rivals. The secretive Hamas did not issue an announcement, but Mashaal's re-election was confirm... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:20:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1990630-hamas-re-elects-mashaal-leader.html 2013-04-01T21:20:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1989200-egyptian-tv-satirist-released-questioning.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's most popular television satirist, who every week skewers the Islamist president and hard-line clerics on his Jon Stewart-style show, was released on bail Sunday but could face charges of insulting the country's leader and Islam. Bassem Youssef is the most prominent critic of President Mohammed Morsi to be called in for questioning in ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:12:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1989200-egyptian-tv-satirist-released-questioning.html 2013-03-31T21:12:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1979848-egyptian-blogger-accused-violence-released.html CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities released a prominent Egyptian blogger Tuesday after he refused to cooperate with prosecutors over allegations of instigating violence against the country's most powerful Islamist group in comments posted on social media. The blogger, Alaa Abdel-Fattah, was freed following his demand that an investigative judge take over h... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:00:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1979848-egyptian-blogger-accused-violence-released.html 2013-03-26T20:00:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1975524-violence-egypt-groups-blame.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's political groups blamed one another on Saturday for one of the year's worst bouts of violence between supporters and opponents of the president's Muslim Brotherhood group. The powerful Brotherhood said it holds the opposition partly responsible for giving "political cover" to "thugs" who attacked and beat hundreds of the group's membe... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:32:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1975524-violence-egypt-groups-blame.html 2013-03-23T20:32:19Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1972922-egyptians-clash-muslim-brotherhood-offices.html CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of Egyptian protesters clashed with riot police and backers of the president's Muslim Brotherhood on Friday, ransacking several offices nationwide as anger over allegations of beatings and power-grabbing boiled over into the largest and most violent demonstrations yet on the doorstep of the powerful group. As night fell, streets sur... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1972922-egyptians-clash-muslim-brotherhood-offices.html 2013-03-22T22:34:33Z