Looking for distinction
President Mubarak briefed NDP parliamentarians on the latest developments in regional and domestic issues. Nevine Khalil attended

Choices of a lifetime
Egypt cautiously welcomed Security Council Resolution 1441 as an opportunity for Iraq to avert a US military strike. Soha Abdelaty reports

Doubts accompany parliamentary opening
As the People's Assembly embarks on its third session, Gamal Essam El-Din previews the agenda and spotlights one of its hotter issues

Secret dialogue
Cairo is the venue for yet another round of talks between Palestinian factions wading through thorny issues and future challenges. Amira Howeidy reports

The Brotherhood's biggest challenge?
Speculation is rife that the Muslim Brotherhood is ripe for a changing of the guard. Omayma Abdel-Latif speaks to some of the outlawed group's senior members

Mediaeval mosque re-opens
The 15th-century mosque and madrasa of Al-Ustadar in mediaeval Cairo re-opened on Sunday after restoration. Nevine El-Aref was there

Dead end highway
Defective road planning or human error? A recent highway tragedy sparks a heated debate over the current surge in roadway fatalities. Gihan Shahine sifts through the wreck for answers

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