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 Putting the message across
President Mubarak's Washington agenda has been crammed with talk of peace, war, the promotion of dialogue and economic cooperation. Nevine Khalil stays abreast of the hectic schedul
Women of the world
Following a busy schedule in Washington this week, Suzanne Mubarak promoted the cause of Arab women at numerous events, reports Nevine Khalil
Room for the Saudi initiative
The true significance of the Saudi initiative lies in its source. Soha Abdelaty assesses the Egyptian response
Rage at Ebeid
A preliminary debate on Saturday into the causes of the Upper Egypt train disaster was well-orchestrated to cushion Prime Minister Atef Ebeid from criticism. He was not so lucky during a fact-finding meeting on Monday. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Insuring against catastrophe
The recent train tragedy is only the latest in a spate of railway accidents that have prompted the government to reconsider a life insurance scheme for railway passengers. Gihan Shahine considers the current dilemma
 Tumbling down
The collapse of four buildings in one week brings into sharper focus the necessity of amending present housing laws, writes Dena Rashed
Ministers on trial
Last month, former finance Minister Mohieddin El-Gharib was sentenced to eight years in prison with hard labour. The case is being seen as a turning-point in the continuing battle against official corruption, reports Gamal Essam El-Din
Indicting Sharon, again
Prosecutors are investigating a complaint which charges Ariel Sharon of killing Egyptian POWs in the 1956 and 1967 wars. Is there more to this than political posturing, asks Amira Howeidy
 The politics of rights
She came to speak about "ethical globalisation" and the integrity of the international human rights law system, but encountered seething concern over the international community's double standard. Amira Howeidy reports on the UN high commissioner for human rights visit to Egypt and interviews her on the region's anxieties
More than perception?
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