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

Nothing to celebrate
Israeli forces have partially ended their siege of Arafat's headquarters, however, attacks on Palestinians continue. Khaled Amayreh reports from Hebron

Destroying the soul
And what of the fate of the thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli detention camps without charge or trial? Jonathan Cook, reporting from Damon Prison, finds out