Cairo — A decree issued by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi giving the military temporary authority to arrest civilians and protect “vital facilities of the state” took effect Monday, as a standoff continued over an upcoming referendum on a controversial draft constitution and more protests were called for Tuesday. Egypt’s liberal opposition coalition has formally rejected Continue Reading...

Cape Town — Malian Prime Minister Cheick Modibo Diarra has resigned, with all the members of his cabinet. The 60-year-old astrophysicist is to step down immediately, according to reports. It is believed that he has been forced to do so by the military coup leaders responsible for the coup in March 2012. His resignation come Continue Reading...

India’s appointment of Muslim to top intelligence post reflects the confident power of democracy, education and opportunity Tufail Ahmad Syed Asif Ibrahim’s appointment as the first Muslim chief of India’s Intelligence Bureau (IB) has attracted national and international attention, especially as the West is focused on Islamic terrorism flourishing in many parts of the world. Continue Reading...