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Asserting the primacy of politics
Against the backdrop of the Arab League's foreign ministers meeting this week, Cairo forged ahead with consultations to bring Palestinians and Israelis to the negotiating table, writes Nevine Khalil
It's not over yet
Businessman Rami Lakah's lost seat in parliament has given the ruling NDP a problem. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Re-trial for alleged spy
Sherif El-Filali, an Egyptian accused of spying for Israel but acquitted three months ago, will now have to face a re-trial. Khaled Dawoud reports
 Message to 'the castle'
Demonstrators condemning the US administration for its support for Israel were prevented from reaching the American embassy in the heart of Cairo. They got their message across, nevertheless. Khaled Dawoud joined the crowd
Culture back in court
The Culture Ministry is appealing a court decision to remove from Egypt's list of protected monuments the tomb of a man revered by Jews as holy. Nevine El-Aref reports
A swap in the offing?
Will the trial of eight foreigners, described as missionaries, by Taliban authorities lead to the release of ailing Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman from his US prison? Jailan Halawi seeks an answer
Contradictions emerge in 'debauchery' case
As the trial of a group of Egyptian men on charges of "habitual debauchery" continues, conflicting stories concerning the arrests and confessions begin to emerge. Rana Allam was present at the hearings
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