The Egyptian signatories of the controversial Copenhagen Declaration launched a local NGO called the Cairo Peace Movement. Nevine Khalil looks at their ambitious agenda
A slow start in Khartoum
The first round of negotiations on the return of confiscated Egyptian property in Sudan was friendly but tough. Dina Ezzat taps Foreign Ministry sources
Opposition boycotts lacklustre election
Most opposition parties have decided to boycott next June's Shura Council elections on the grounds that campaigning for seats in a council that lacks legislative powers is not worth either the effort or the expense. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Press shuffle
Several newspapers and magazines are turning over a new leaf after their top editorial positions changed hands. Shaden Shehab reports
Cutting high rises down to size
As buildings get taller, so too urban zoning notches a higher place on the government's agenda. Fatemah Farag gauges reactions to recent zoning orders in Maadi
Social Justice in deep freeze
A conflict between two factions seeking control over the Social Justice Party escalated this week from fried chicken suppers to molotov cocktails, but the two groups have at least found a common target for their wrath. Fatemah Farag goes to the bottom of the menu
New evidence in favour of Aida
While nurse Aida Noureddin awaits the decision of the Court of Cassation, the press, lawyers and her family are digging up new evidence to prove her innocence. Fatemah Farag reports on the latest developments
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