Saturday, November 21, 2009

Egypt

Obama Mentions Jesus More Than Bush but Acknowledges the Godless More, Too

Yes, President Obama invokes Jesus more than Bush did. But he recognizes nonbelievers more, too. more >>

Why Obama's at Buchenwald a Day After His Speech in Cairo

A day after his major address to Muslims, President Obama is sending a message to Jews. more >>

No Apologies for Obama in Cairo Speech

Unlike previous gestures to the Muslim world, Obama's Cairo speech eschewed talk of U.S. mistakes. more >>

Obama's Biggest Applause Lines in Cairo: Verses From the Koran

Some of the biggest applause lines in the president's speech came from the Koran. more >>

In Cairo Speech, Obama Calls for a "New Beginning" Between the United States and Muslims

Obama reaches out to the Muslim world in his speech at Cairo University. more >>

What Did You Think of Obama's Speech to the Muslim World?

From Cairo, the president addresses the divide between America and the Muslim world. more >>

As Obama Begins Tour of Islamic Countries, bin Laden Makes New Threat

Bin Laden reportedly accuses Obama of continuing in the steps of former President George W. Bush. more >>

Mitt Romney on Obama's Cairo Speech: No Apologies

The former presidential candidate says the president should show the "resolve and strength of America" in his speech to Muslims. more >>

Obama to Give 'Muslim Speech' in Egypt: The Significance of Choosing the Arab Street

The president passed over Indonesia and Morocco, where U.S. approval is higher. more >>

Four New Ancient Egypt Temples Discovered in Sinai

Possibly Driven by U.S. Pressure, Egypt Frees No. 1 Political Prisoner

Officially, Ayman Nour was released for health reasons, but supporters credit Washington. more >>

Landslide Win for Iraq's Maliki in Elections

Maliki's party performed very well in provincial elections, particularly in Baghdad and Basra. more >>

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks in Cairo Floundering

A new flare-up after an Israeli soldier was killed in an explosion threatens the fragile cease-fire more >>

Talking to Terrorists: How Israel Is Negotiating with Hamas for a Gaza Cease-fire

With Egypt playing the middleman, the process allows for deniability on both sides. more >>

The War Within Islam

Much hinges on which interpretation of the faith will prevail. more >>

The Influence of a Moderate Muslim Cleric

Can Sheik Ali Gomaa restore order to the House of Islam? Skeptics say that even reformers are tainted by their associations with political authorities. more >>

Cairo Journal (Part II)

For the Muslim Brotherhood, "Islam Is the Solution." more >>

Cairo Journal (Part I)

Making sense of the struggle for the heart and mind of Islam. more >>

Egypt's Grand Mufti Counters the Tide of Islamic Extremism

Why doesn't the West recognize who the moderate Muslims are, much less what they are trying to say? more >>

Meeting Egypt's Grand Mufti

The leader is a voice of moderation in the Islamic world. more >>

A Towering Tribute to the Gods

Karnak, Egypt more >>

Soaring Stocks in the Islamic World

Politics aside, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, and Turkey have been friendly—and rewarding—to investors. more >>

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