CAIRO (AP) — One Egyptian woman is taking on the country’s inheritance laws that mean female heirs inherit half that of men. Since her father’s death last year, Huda Nasrallah, a Christian, has stood ...

Egyptian Copt Amal Hanna says she is determined to fight the long-standing application of Islamic inheritance laws to Christians, as recent court victories embolden Coptic women. Copts, who make up 10 ...

“The Egyptian government must ensure local police accept reports of missing Coptic women and search for the missing person; bring legal charges against any officials who refuse to perform their duties ...

CAIRO, Nov 02, 2010 (AFP) - A chilling message from an Iraqi Al-Qaeda group warning Egypt's Coptic Christians to free two priests' wives it says converted to Islam and are being held against their ...

It’s been barely a month since the historic uprising toppled Egypt’s longtime leader Hosni Mubarak. The ruling military is struggling to maintain order, but last Tuesday night clashes broke out ...

CAPE TOWN, South AfricaCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Three Egyptian monks belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church were fatally stabbed in an attack at a monastery in South Africa and a suspect has been ...