Issue No. 1008
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Damage control
As the deadline for the referendum on independence for southern Sudan approaches, fears are growing that the country could be dragged back to war, writes Dina Ezzat Window on the world
Nasser politicised television, Sadat turned to colour while the Mubarak era saw the advent of satellite channels, writes Gamal Nkrumah Gaza -- only appeals
Managing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the failure of peace negotiations topped the agenda in Cairo this week. Dina Ezzat assesses prospects for movement on either track Cementing ties with Somalia
During his visit to Cairo, Somalia's head of state discussed with President Mubarak ways of containing potential renewed unrest in East Africa, writes Gamal Nkrumah At the centre of things
The Economist 's 14-page special report shows that, if nothing else, Egypt cannot be ignored, Gamal Essam El-Din reports Cooperative ventures?
The Muslim Brotherhood has called for greater dialogue with Egypt's major opposition parties on pressing for political reform, reports Gamal Essam El-Din Empty change
Fluctuations in the thanaweya amma examination reflect the failings of the education system as a whole, writes Shaden Shehab Medicine for the not so needy
The prosecutor-general is investigating a state-funded medical care scandal in which some MPs are involved, reports Reem Leila When the roof caves in
Many buildings in Cairo are little more than death traps, reports Reem Leila Apartheid plain and simple
Israel is reinventing the ancient punishment of banishment, though only for Arabs, writes Khaled Amayreh in occupied Jerusalem Double trouble
Two new political initiatives emerge from the Israeli right: both aim to destroy the Palestinian cause and prospects of a Palestinian state, writes Saleh Al-Naami Reverting to type
Domestic pressure is one reason behind the US-Israeli rapprochement but so is a failure of policy, writes Graham Usher in New York Signing the world's death warrant?
Despite the danger it represents, the US is doing everything it can to support Israel's nuclear weapons programme, writes Stuart Littlewood in London Waiting for November
While US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu put on a show of friendship recently, it is not clear that the relationship will bear fruit, writes George Hishmeh in Washington No government, but troop withdrawals
As Iraqi leaders continue their brinkmanship, US combat troops are preparing to pull out of the country, writes Salah Hemeid Mixed blessing
Imports continue to outsize exports. Niveen Wahish sounds out expert opinion on the pros and cons of the situation iApple?
The iPhone 4's reception problem was for many the most important world news item of the week. Have smart phones become indispensable utilities of modern life or is the obsession unique to Apple alone? New law, new effects
Nevine El-Aref inspects the objectives of the newly established Archaeological Collection Administration Laugh if you can
Nehad Selaiha finds no mirth in the Week of Laughter festival held from 10 to 16 July Tries of the trio
Ahli drew and Ismaili and Haras Al-Hodoud both lost in Africa's premiere football club championships. Abeer Anwar reports Post-World Cup mortem
Ricardo Guerra analyses the systems of play employed in South Africa, with special emphasis on Brazil and the criticism levelled at their coach Dunga Different ending
The 26th edition of the 2010 Pharaons Rally is scheduled from 2 - 10 October, reports Ahmed Morsy. |
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United against peace
Only by vigorously subduing the US and Israel to the authority of the world community will it be possible to end the intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict, writes William Cook An early look at US elections
The US Democratic Party needs the full weight of the White House behind its campaign if it is to stave off big losses in this year's midterm elections, writes James Zogby Risks of escalation in Lebanon
With tensions mounting in Lebanon over a number of national and regional issues, international efforts should remain focussed on avoiding conflict, argues Paul Salem Fadlallah's perspective on Palestine
Grand Ayatollah Mohamed Fadlallah, who died recently in Lebanon, was a lifelong supporter of the Palestinian cause, writes Mohsen Saleh Who's aiding Judaisation?
While the massive US role in constructing the Jewish state goes unacknowledged, even more shocking is the part played by Palestinians who kowtow to Washington, writes Nicola Nasser Vanishing Jaffa
Israel's propagandising media continues to rewrite local histories as if the Arabs never existed, argues Seraj Assi To Hillary from a prisoner's wife
Janan Abdu asks why the civil rights trumpeted internationally Redundant but dangerous
The Palestinian leadership in Ramallah has nothing but empty words to offer, writes Ramzy Baroud Salama A Salama: Wrong visitor |
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