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Sarah Markiewicz unravels the beloved diversity of learning Arabic, its regional varieties, and how recent events in the region have thrust technology into the heart of its pedagogical application.
Egyptian authorities arrested a man allegedly caught sexually assaulting a young girl in surveillance footage gone viral.
Shia Muslim powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today’s Iraq
The 90-year-old al-Sistani is the top Shia Muslim cleric in Iraq and a powerhouse in the Shia world, but his influence stretches beyond the religious.
Pope meets top Iraq Shia cleric in interfaith milestone
The two elderly, respected men of religion met at Sistani's humble home in the shrine city of Najaf on Saturday, the second day of the ...
Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani: A groundbreaking dialogue
In-depth: There are high hopes in both Iraqi Christian and Shia Muslim communities ahead of Pope Francis' historic meeting with Grand Ayatollah ...
Pope Francis in Iraq: Healing, piety and PR
Comment: Pope Francis' highly anticipated visit to Iraq places a host of spiritual and political expectations on the charismatic pontiff. Here's hoping he can satisfy them all, writes Harry Hagopian.
Pope Francis in Iraq: A bridge of faith
In-depth: Pope Francis is making history with his trip to Iraq, bringing a message of solidarity to Iraqi Christians while forging a path of ...
Papal visit to Iraq to go ahead despite concerns
The 84-year-old pope will make his first visit to the country despite being in to coronavirus age risk group.
For Egyptian activists abroad, a growing fear
Family members of Egyptian activists now living abroad are being targeted by security forces and arrested on vague charges, as an effort by ...
Pope hails dialogue ahead of meeting with Iraq cleric
The March 5-8 visit - the first ever by a pope - will include stops in Baghdad, Najaf, Nasiriya, Erbil, Mosul and Qaraqosh.
Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas to discuss elections
Technical, legal and security issues must be resolved first, observers say, to ensure the first Palestinian votes in 15 years are not derailed ...
Pope, Muslim leader celebrate fraternity anniversary
Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayyeb discussed a high-level commission to spread a greater mutual understanding and solidarity.
Pope to meet Shiite cleric Sistani on Iraq visit
Pope Francis will meet with a Shiite cleric during his visit to Iraq.
Saudi imams fired for not warning against Muslim Brotherhood
Saudi Arabia's religious affairs minister said the move highlighted the importance of following state directives.
Al Azhar issues fatwa forbidding Muslim Brotherhood membership
The move follows similar actions by Saudi Arabia and the UAE's fatwa councils.
Why suicide is on the rise among Iraqi youths
Young Iraqis are being driven to despair as dire economic conditions exacerbate a growing mental health crisis.
UAE religious authority brands Muslim Brotherhood as 'terrorist organisation'
The UAE is the latest to take aim at the Muslim Brotherhood despite a global statement by Islamic scholars condemning such moves.
Al-Azhar professor says comments on inter-faith marriage were misunderstood
Professor Amna Nosseir sparked public outcry after she said there is no text in Islamic law that prevents a Muslim woman from marrying a ...
Saudi council urged to review Muslim Brotherhood 'terrorist' designation
Islamic scholars are calling for unity in the face of ideological differences after Saudi Arabia's Council of Senior Scholars called the Muslim ...
France FM in Egypt affirms 'deep respect for Islam'
Jean-Yves Le Drian met with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and will also meet Ahmed al-Tayeb, ...
France FM in Egypt following Prophet Muhammad cartoons controversy
Jean-Yves Le Drian would meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Ahmed al-Tayeb, the grand ...
Egypt condemns Prophet Muhammad cartoons, calls for ban
President Sisi and Al-Azhar have both condemned the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in France.
Azhar's top sheikh slams France's 'systemic Islamophobia'
The head of Egypt's most prestigious Sunni Islamic institution said slammed France's recent attacks on Islam, including insults against the ...
France has shut down dozens of mosques, Islamic schools
France has shut down more than 70 mosques and private Islamic schools since January, authorities have confirmed.
Egypt is trialling a plasma treatment to find a potential cure for the deadly coronavirus.
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