Egypt

'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

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

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

Region

Reformist star rising
The tide could finally be turning in favour of Iran's reformists. Azadeh Moaveni reports from Tehran

Morocco: All eyes on Islamists
The ruling Socialist Union of Popular Forces, and its allies, have won Morocco's elections. However, Islamists have emerged as a major political force. Nicole Choueiry reports from Rabat

After the siege
Yasser Arafat emerged triumphant, Ariel Sharon chastised and the Palestinian people both. Graham Usher in Ramallah looks back at the meaning of the Mukarta siege

International

Ivorian debacle
Regional rivals strive for a lasting solution to the crisis created by Ivory Coast's restive army, writes Gamal Nkrumah

Gandhi's legacy betrayed
India was thrown into chaos last week as another spate of communal violence gripped Gujarat. Murad Bukhari wonders if this is just the tip of the iceberg

Economy

Sales tax in full gear
Is the long honeymoon between the Sales Tax Authority and traders over? Sherine Nasr listens to controversial views on both sides

Features

Frederick Bowie travelled to Lancaster to speak with three leading Green personalities about Labour's betrayal of the working class, the war on terrorism and reinventing the world economy
From Boston to Babylon ; Buying up the world ; New Labour, new empire?

Living

Heritage

Young and hip, veil optional
As tops get shorter, bottoms get tighter, and hair explores a wider spectrum of colours, Yasmine El-Rashidi goes about town, looking for what's "in"

From tent to technology
The Royal Ontario Museum recently celebrated the centenary of its commencement of work in Egypt and Nubia. Roberta Shaw describes the museum's projects, its modest but important collection and its plans for the future

Sports