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Egyptian authorities approve new party founded by Coptic activist
Egypt
October 31, 2011
Egyptian authorities approve new party founded by Coptic activist
Egypt's Political Parties Affairs Committee on Monday officially recognized the Haya Party, a new political party founded by Coptic activist…
Coptic pope cancels ordainment anniversary over Maspero violence
Egypt
October 31, 2011
Coptic pope cancels ordainment anniversary over Maspero violence
The head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Shenouda III, has decided to cancel celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of…
MEPs to visit Egypt over recent Christian tensions
Egypt
October 30, 2011
MEPs to visit Egypt over recent Christian tensions
A European Parliament delegation will visit Cairo this week to discuss the recent tensions regarding the Coptic Christian community in Egypt, diplomatic…
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Cinema/TV
October 28, 2011
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
DOHA - The third Doha Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with the US$55 million production “Black Gold,” a co-production…
EU parliament accuses Egypt of persecuting Christian minority
Egypt
October 28, 2011
EU parliament accuses Egypt of persecuting Christian minority
The European Parliament in Strasbourg passed a draft resolution Thursday accusing the Egyptian and Syrian governments of persecuting their Christian…
Egyptian government re-thinks unified law on places of worship
Egypt
October 27, 2011
Egyptian government re-thinks unified law on places of worship
The Egyptian government will reconsider the unified law on the construction of places of worship in light of various observations…
Arab films showcase turbulent, redemptive year
Cinema/TV
October 24, 2011
Arab films showcase turbulent, redemptive year
The pro-democracy uprisings transforming the Arab world this year feature prominently - both directly and subtly - in the selections…
Tantawi meets Pope Shenouda to discuss Copts’ issues
Egypt
October 24, 2011
Tantawi meets Pope Shenouda to discuss Copts’ issues
The head of Egypt’s ruling military council, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, met with Coptic Pope Shenouda III at the military…
Copts divided over making Maspero violence an international issue
Egypt
October 23, 2011
Copts divided over making Maspero violence an international issue
Members of the Coptic-led Maspero Youth Union are divided over internationalizing awareness of the violence that broke out outside the…
Virgin Mary appears in Alexandria?
Egypt
October 22, 2011
Virgin Mary appears in Alexandria?
Hundreds of Copts gathered in front of churches in the coastal city of Alexandria after reported sightings of the Virgin…