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Serving the nation
President Mubarak's nomination for a fourth term is certain to be overwhelmingly endorsed by the people in a nationwide referendum next September. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
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NGO controversy drags on
It was an action-packed week for human rights organisations, culminating in a meeting between them and Mary Robinson. Mariz Tadros follows up on a regional workshop on human rights and development as well as the issue of the new NGO law
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What is at stake
After a long debate, the new law governing the registration and activities of non-governmental organisations has passed, despite significant protests by a number of voluntary associations, particularly those active in human and women's rights.--read on--
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Celebrating a galaxy of stars
The nation celebrated Media Day with pomp and splendour. Nevine Khalil joined the festivities
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Parliamentary reporters lauded
A special People's Assembly ceremony was held this week to mark the 90th anniversary of Parliamentary Reporters' Day. Gamal Essam El-Din was there
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A macabre situation
Ghosts from the past continue to haunt Egyptian-Iranian relations. Dina Ezzat writes about a controversial street sign and a grave
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Wali gains initial triumph
The Court of Appeals has turned down a request to have a criminal court disqualified from conducting hearings on a libel lawsuit brought by Youssef Wali against a pro-Islamist newspaper. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
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Third time lucky?
Al-Wasat's second attempt to establish a political party has failed. Will they try again? Amira Howeidy examines the prospects as signs of internal splits emerge
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Solar dreams
The third millennium celebration that will be staged at the foot of the Giza Pyramids at a cost of $9.5 million has triggered great controversy in intellectual and touristic circles. Rehab Saad and Nevine El-Aref join the party
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Bid for "better air"
An environment-friendly bus featured prominently during World Environment Day celebrations. Mahmoud Bakr takes a ride
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