CAIRO, Egypt - Sunday, the Egyptian military opened fire on thousands of Christians protesting in Maspero, Cairo. In the words of one Christian eyewitness, armored vehicles "came at great speed and drove into the crowds, going backwards and forwards, mowing people under their wheels. The most horrible scene was when one of the vehicles ran over a Copt's … [Read more...]
New Era in Middle East – or False Start?
DEARBORN, Michigan - The University of Michigan-Dearborn will host "Events in the Middle East: A New Era or a False Start?" a faculty forum on Egypt, Tunisia, and the Region on Tuesday, Feb. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1030 of the campus's College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters building. The event is free and open to the public. Faculty members … [Read more...]