Sharia law

UK at a crossroads: Between multiculturalism, extremism, and loss of governance - opinion

A country that wants to lead the free world must first and foremost demonstrate its ability to confront its own problems.

A PLACARD reading ‘United Kingdom not Divided Kingdom’ is pictured during a march against the far Right, in central London, in 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a Greece–France Economic Forum at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, last week.

France’s double standards on Israel is a betrayal of moral values - opinion

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition gather at the Kidal roundabout in Kidal, on April 26, 2026.

'Rise up and unite': Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to establish Sharia law

International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Yuji Iwasawa (R) delivers a speech during a celebratory session marking the 80th anniversary of the ICJ in The Hague on April 17, 2026.

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed Sharia law


Dream or nightmare: The caliphate in the eyes of Islam

Behind the closed doors of learned Islamic institutions there is talk of necessary reforms; it is not unanimous and it is yet to be debated openly.

A MAN walks past a graffiti of verses from the Koran at downtown in Cairo

Poll: 40% of Palestinians support suicide bombing

PEW survey finds a substantial amount of Palestinians believe bombings are often or sometimes justified.

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Egypt’s grand mufti opposes radical preacher

Ruling that shaving a beard is unrelated to Shari'a law comes after preacher calls for radical implementation of Muslim law.

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The Muslim Brothers – not all that fraternal

The Muslim Brotherhood continues to deny the right to liberty, equality and fraternity among man.

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Another Arab Spring for Egypt?

Changes to the constitution have led to countrywide protests and even deaths. Could Egypt be witnessing the birth of another revolt?

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Egypt's Morsi calls Dec. 15 constitution referendum

Morsi hopes popular referendum will end crisis over power grab by decree; ElBaradei calls for continued struggle.

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Islamists rally for Morsi as Egypt rift widens

Egypt polarized between Islamists and their opponents; hundreds of thousands rally for president and draft constitution.

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Egyptians protest after constitution finalized

Protesters rally in cities across Egypt after Islamist-led assembly race through approval of new constitution aiming to transform gov't.

Anti Morsi protests in Tahrir Square Nov 27 370

Egypt's assembly finalizes new constitution

Islamist-led assembly finishes draft aimed at transforming country, system of government; limits presidential term to 8 years.

MOHAMED MORSI, center, prays at Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo 370

Sharia status unchanged in Egypt draft constitution

Egypt's Constituent Assembly votes to keep principles of Islamic law as main source of legislation.

MOHAMED MORSI, center, prays at Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo 370