Al-Ahram Weekly Online   20 - 26 February 2003
Issue No. 626
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Thrills at Thebes
A mystery sarcophagus found in the tomb of the overseer of works during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut was opened on the Theban necropolis last week. Nevine El-Aref was there

Luxor's military dimension
The area east of Luxor temple is being released from urban encroachment and, a Roman military encampment is being revealed

The badge of caring
A renowned German university has awarded Mrs Suzanne Mubarak a medal of honour in recognition of her efforts in championing Egypt's social causes. Dahlia Hammouda reports

Iraq in parliament
The possibly disastrous effects of an American war against Iraq dominated parliamentary debate this week. Gamal Essam El-Din reports

Pornographers anonymous
Editors of a party newspaper are on trial for publishing pornography. Mona El-Nahhas reports

Another reshuffle at EgyptAir
Barely seven months into the job, the national carrier's new chairman has just stepped down. Amira Ibrahim tries to find out what's going on at EgyptAir

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