Death by cease-fire
In flagrant disregard of the cease-fire, Sharon has made good on his government's threat to revive the policy of assassinating Palestinian activists. Khaled Amayreh reports from Jerusalem

Expanding the realm of resistance
The furore whipped up in Israel by Azmi Bishara's speech in Syria was caused less by what was said than by where, to whom and when it was said. Graham Usher reports from Jerusalem

Justice at last?
Will Ariel Sharon stand trial for his notorious role in the Sabra and Shatila massacre? As Rasha Saad reports, it now seems more possible than ever

Seeking stability
Lebanon is grappling with a stunted economy, an intricate domestic political scene and an aggressive enemy to the south. Lebanese Premier Rafiq Al-Hariri spoke to Nevine Khalil

Hampering Hamas
A Hamas leader flies into Amman from Qatar. Jordan detains him -- and the Qatari plane crew. Relations between Qatar and Jordan sour. Meanwhile Palestinians in Jordan grow ever more dismayed. Lola Keilani reports from Amman

Talking to 'bad boys'
John Garang, head of Sudan's chief armed opposition group, met President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt last week. Gamal Nkrumah spoke to the visiting SPLA leader

'Smart' strangulation
US-proposed "smart sanctions" will exacerbate rather than relieve the plight of Iraqi citizens, writes Michael Jansen

Indictments without prisoners
The United States' indictment of 13 Saudi Arabians and a Lebanese as the main suspects behind the 1995 Khobar bombing might be a largely symbolic move, writes Thomas Gorguissian from Washington

Virtue's in disgrace
Turkey's official banning of its largest opposition party is another blow to the country's already battered democratic credentials. Gareth Jenkins reports from Ankara

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