Looking for the third way
Is the Egyptian-Jordanian initiative finding favour with both Israel and the US? Considering how significantly Israel wants it changed, the answer is: probably not

'Total normalisation' with Khartoum
Cairo and Khartoum appear set to revive their traditionally warm ties, reports Nevine Khalil

Sunny ceremony
In the first ceremony of its kind to be held in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, veteran diplomat Ahmed Maher raised his hand on Tuesday to take the oath to serve his country as Egypt's 71st foreign minister. --read on--

Moussa's mission
Widely described as "the Arabs' foreign minister" even while holding the post in the Egyptian administration, Moussa now has to answer to 22 Arab states and, perhaps more significantly, to the high expectations of their peoples. Can he do it?

Not a popularity contest
In a presidential republic, a change of foreign ministers may not imply a change of foreign policy. But what of style?

Africa comes to Cairo
Next week's COMESA summit in Cairo provides a golden opportunity to iron out differences and settle trade disputes, writes Gamal Nkrumah

Abu Simbel back in the limelight
The attention-grabbing Abu Simbel temple complex will headline the Ministry of Culture's new effort to refurbish and secure rescued temples on Lake Nasser. Nevine El-Aref tracks the project's progress

NDP 'independents' animate Shura poll
In less than seven months, the NDP has been dealt two humiliating blows, first in the People's Assembly, and then in the Bar Association, elections. Will the ruling party take another beating in the Shura ballot? asks Gamal Essam El-Din

Sisterhood above party
The National Council for Women is backing women candidates in the Shura Council elections, yet some nominees are asking for greater support. Reem Leila reports

Guilty of stupidity?
As the judgement nears, Nadia Abou El-Magd reports on a desperate attempt by the defence to paint a picture of a bungler who couldn't possibly have been involved in espionage

It happened at Pizza Pomodoro
The Arcadia murder case picks up pace as witnesses for the defence take the stand. Shaden Shehab joins the courtroom crowds

The circus is in town
"Devil worshippers" are back? Well, that was the story as it first hit front page headlines early this week. It's been mutating, however. Rana Allam tries to find out the facts

Brash boycott?
Was the Pharmacists Syndicate decision to boycott Eli Lilli more ardour than erudition?

United stand
Slow start
Yellow skies
Hard times for Lakah
Miss Egypt fatwa
Books banned
One wife too many?

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