As the repression, polarization, and violence escalate in the wake of the Egyptian military coup …
- Egyptian Army Chief Calls for Help to Fight ‘Terrorism’ of the Muslim Brotherhood (Christian Science Monitor)
- Brotherhood: Egypt army chief Sisi’s ‘threat’ won’t stop rallies (Reuters)
- Egypt: After 20 Days, Morsi Still Behind Bars (Christian Science Monitor)
- Mansour Praises Former Leaders Who Cracked Down on Muslim Brotherhood  (Jerusalem Post)
- Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Scoffs at Reconciliation  (Christian Science Monitor)
- At Tahrir, the People Are Definitely No Longer ‘One Hand’Â (Christian Science Monitor)
- At Least Nine Die in Cairo Violence, 2 Killed in Sinai (Reuters)
… putting pressure on the democratically elected government in next-door Gaza …
- Egypt Imposes Toughest Gaza Restrictions in Years (AP / abc News)
… the U.S. Senate considers sending “one-fourth of the military aid immediately” and conditioning subsequent blocks “on State Department certification … [of] an ‘inclusive political process and releasing political prisoners … [and]Â on a democratic election … and … steps to protect the rights of women and religious minorities”:
“The wedding celebration of two protesters in Gezi Park was violently broken up by police this weekend – a reminder that neither the protest nor backlash are ebbing”:
- Turkish Government Hunkers Down as World Spotlight Fades (Christian Science Monitor)
“Though early today government officials claimed the attackers had been kept from their ultimate objective – freeing jihadi comrades – as the day wore on scattered claims were made of a stunning insurgent success … that 500 insurgents escaped from Abu Ghraib … [mostly] members of the Al Qaeda-aligned Islamic State in Iraq”:
- How Many Jihadis Just Escaped from Abu Ghraib? (Christian Science Monitor)
Foreign intervention keeps the violence boiling, while the Syrian government blocks humanitarian aid:
- New Qatar Ruler Will Keep Backing Syria Opposition: Rebel Envoy (Reuters)
- Russia Says U.S. Drive to Arm Syria Rebels Hurts Chances for Peace (Reuters)
- Syrian Authorities Blocking Access to Needy in Homs: Red Cross (Reuters)
“Followers of Islam gave an average of $567 compared to Jewish givers who donated around $412, according to the survey of just over 4,000 people in the U.K. Christians gave considerably less. Protestants donated an average of $308, while Roman Catholics gave around $272, the poll found. Atheists averaged just $177”:
“I did not feel for one moment that this was a sovereign European decision, but rather one that was dictated to them… Europe was not convinced [of Hezbollah involvement in terrorism], but has capitulated … to American and Israeli wishes.” –Â Shaikh Hassan Nasrallah:
- Hezbollah Chief: EU Yielded to US, Israeli Will  (AP / abc News)
“The two letters … are emblematic of the growing political activism in America of Hindu and Muslims groups from India”:
- US Becomes Battleground for Hindu-Muslim Political Feud (Times of India)
“The court heard that Lapshyn was charged with carrying out a series of acts with the intention to commit acts of terrorism between 24 April and 18 July, related to the three explosions”:
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