Experts on Islamist movements and democratization have long held that Islamist groups, if they are allowed to engage freely in the political system, tend to make significant ideological concessions, adopt democratic values, and act pragmatically.

The political opposition in Egypt has many fans in the West as a result of its principled stance against the pro-Islamist constitution

A delegation of pro-Palestinian activists, mainly French and Egyptian crossed into Gaza

Backers of President Mohammed Morsi have urged all Egyptians to work together

Islam is on the brink of destroying Christianity in the Middle East

Egypt’s Coptic, Catholic, and Evangelical churches disclosed a note Tuesday night to the office of the presidency

An Islamist group in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula threatened to launch a crusade against drug use and cigarette smoking

Egypt's president says the disputed constitution just approved in a referendum establishes a new republic

Almost a dozen girls gathered near Tahrir Square Tuesday afternoon to cut locks of their hair in protest against the new constitution.

Head of the Al-Nour Party Emad Abdel Ghafour is said to have officially resigned.

Delivering the traditional speech from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, Benedict also encouraged Arab spring nations, especially Egypt, to build just and respectful societies

As Christians around the world gather to celebrate Christmas, thousands will be taking their lives in their own hands when they go to their places of worship

Mahmoud Hussein, the Muslim Brotherhood secretary-general, dismissed Mohamed ElBaradei’s constitution initiative as unrealistic

An Egyptian fashion designer and mother of two received the final 50 lashes of her 500 lash sentence early Monday morning

Rights lawyer Hafez Abu-Seida has filed an appeal against President Mohamed Morsi's decision to appoint 90 members of the Shura Council

The highest seat of learning in the Sunni Muslim world, is sparking a new controversy

Dubai's Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), is in talks with Egypt's Mansour Group

In Israel, the unfolding events in Cairo are worrisome and intelligence and Foreign Ministry officials continue monitor the changes

Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty in 1979, but relations have been cool, and visits like this are rare

U.N.-Arab envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi entered the war-torn country on his way to meet embattled President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus

Human rights activist Maikel Nabil was the first political prisoner in post-revolution Egypt