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Because Great Britain has self-confidence, it doesn't need a monumental Olympics. ”
Resorting to violence and the use of force at holy sites is unacceptable, whatever the reason might be. ”
Although the Nasser revolution of 1952 was secular, the culture remained deeply religious - but it was a faith of moderation and tolerance. Women made up nearly half my class at university, and my senior academic adviser there was a woman. In Alexandria, my friends were Christians and Muslims. ”
Despite differences of faith or even the occasional collisions between them, Egypt is united. ”
Syria is the proud heir of an ancient civilization that has a unique spectrum of minorities that encompasses Muslims and Christians of various denominations. There are at least ten such ethnic and religious groups. ”
Besides being a prime cause of poor economic growth, poor governance breeds corruption, which cripples investment, wastes resources, and diminishes confidence. ”
Egypt does not possess rich natural resources. Its agricultural area is relatively small - less than 10 per cent of the total land. Its growth relies on tourism, Suez Canal tariffs, and foreign investment. ”
I am a Muslim Arab, in my actions oriented very to the left, in my convictions. ”
When you're young, you say it how it is, and even your views are, like, 'This is totally the truth', 'cos you don't know any difference, so there's a real confidence in your way of thinking. ”
It's strange that the newspapers don't see a connection between their false revelations about my private life and my need for seclusion and security. ”