Obstructing war
Despite its best efforts Cairo is far from hopeful that a US-British military attack on Iraq could be averted, report Nevine Khalil and Soha Abdelaty

Kicking off celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the 6 October War, President Hosni Mubarak --read on--

Banking on a clean-up
Returning from a short visit to Libya President Hosni Mubarak told journalists that the government will pursue every possible means to protect depositors from the misuse of their funds, reports Gamal Essam El-Din. "We will never allow anyone to appropriate funds from banks and get away with it," he said. --read on--

'It's in the air'
Demonstrations marking the Intifada's second anniversary are sending a strong message. But will the voice of the people be heard, asks Amira Howeidy

Eyes on Palestine
As the confrontation between the US and Iraq nears a boiling point, Egypt is trying to keep the Palestinian crisis on the international agenda, report Nevine Khalil and Soha Abdelaty.

Bridges of understanding
Mrs Suzanne Mubarak was guest of honour at the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) jubilee congress held in Basel, Switzerland this week --read on--

Parliamentary reform impending?
President Mubarak's recent statements about a new electoral law have sparked speculation that parliament will soon be dissolved. Gamal Essam El-Din reviews the rumours

A stitch in time
Last week Egyptians bid summer daylight good-bye and set their watches back an hour. Fatemah Farag considers man's efforts to keep time

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