Place: Cairo’s Al-Azhar mosque

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

We will beat IS with force, diplomacy, and development

Facing down Islamic terrorism will be no easy task. But if we work together, the spirit of peace will prevail, writes Tony Blair

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Pope's comments 'may incite violence'

Lebanon’s most senior Shiite Muslim cleric denounced the Pope’s recent remarks about Muslim holy war as Egypt warned that the Pope’s comments could incite violence between Muslims and Christians.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2006

Merkel: Pope's critics misunderstand message

German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended remarks on Islam and jihad made by Pope Benedict XVI during his trip to Germany, saying they have “misunderstood” the pontiff’s message.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2006

Jordan's King meets Egyptian president

The leaders of Jordan and Egypt held an emergency meeting in Cairo today as thousands demonstrated across the Arab world against Israel’s expanding assault on Lebanon – the worst Israeli attack on its neighbour in 24 years.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2006