As Turkey celebrates victory over the "terrorists" of the PKK, Kurds worldwide expressed their outrage at the kidnapping of the man who symbolises their struggle for autonomy
Birds of a feather The abduction of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan has released tremors far beyond the battleground of eastern Anatolia, Graham Usher writes from London
Ankara luxuriates in 'victory' over Ocalan Turkey is still celebrating last week's dramatic capture of the country's most wanted man, Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party. Amberin Zaman reports from Ankara	Torches and torture As international human rights groups pressure Ankara to ensure PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is given a fair trial, the spotlight is on Turkey's appalling human rights record with respect to its Kurdish minority. Sherine Bahaa reports

As the Jordanian people return to their daily life without King Hussein, Khaled Dawoud in Amman met with representatives of different political factions to take the pulse of the nation
Preserving the balance In an interview with Al-Ahram Weekly Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdel-Ilah Al-Khatib said he expected no changes in Jordan's foreign policy following the death of King Hussein. He also hoped for a "face-saving formula" ahead of 4 May when the Palestinian-Israeli peace agreement expires	His Majesty's loyal opposition Jordan's largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, entertains high hopes that the vacuum created by King Hussein's demise will allow it to play a greater role in the country's affairs
King Abdullah, centre, stands between his brothers at Amman Airport early this week before saying goodbye to his heir Prince Hamza who flew to Britain to pursue his education. From left Prince Hashem, Prince Faisal, King Abdullah, Crown Prince Hamza and Prince Ali.
A choice and a prayer The son of a former prime minister who styles himself the only genuine voice of opposition in Jordan, Leith Shubeilat tells Al-Ahram Weekly that the final act of the late king has undermined the monarchy
Final blow to a dying village Israel says it has not annexed Arnoun. But, as Zeina Khodr reports from southern Lebanon, the village has become part of the occupation zone