Al-Ahram Weekly   Al-Ahram Weekly
24 Feb. - 1 March 2000
Issue No. 470
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Mubarak in Lebanon Mubarak honoured
LAST Saturday President Hosni Mubarak surprised many observers and players in the Middle East by visiting Beirut in a show of solidarity with the plight of the Lebanese people. A few weeks ago, Israel launched an offensive against Lebanon targeting civilians and bombarding key infrastructure sites in retaliation for Hizbullah attacks against Israeli occupation forces in south Lebanon. --read on--
Back in the lead
Mubarak's visit to Lebanon underlined Egypt's resolve that the time for rebuilding Arab solidarity is now. Dina Ezzat and Rasha Saad report
Making sense of a mega-project mess
The Aswan Iron and Steel Project has almost come to a standstill as its board chairman was remanded into custody on charges of profiteering and misappropriation of public funds. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Appeal for social peace
One hundred intellectuals have signed an appeal to the Egyptian nation hoping that the government will adopt their recommendations to prevent future sectarian clashes. Nadia Abou El-Magd reports
Explosion spotlights mine menace
A UN mission is in Egypt to assess the magnitude of its land mines problem. Dina Ezzat reports
Princesses claim palace
The three daughters of King Farouk have staked their claim to a unique palace. A final ruling nears. Mona El-Nahhas assesses the chances of the former royals
Extradition put off
Germany has decided to postpone a decision to deport two Egyptian Islamists who were at one time jailed for their part in the assassination of President Anwar El-Sadat. Jailan Halawi reviews the case

 
 
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Obituary:
Hossameddin Mustafa
Hossameddin Mustafa
(1926-2000)

Veteran film director dies


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