'We should not lose focus'
As the US steps up preparations to invade Iraq, Arab countries are squabbling amongst themselves. Dina Ezzat reports

In solidarity
Though British Prime Minister Tony Blair has come under fiery attack for his singularly avid support of the US administration's determination to attack Iraq, the last week has seen Blair at his weakest point politically...

Betting on the willing nations
The United States and Britain are continuing to push for war against Iraq -- in spite of protests around the world and a major setback in the Bush administration's efforts to deploy troops in Turkey. Khaled Dawoud reports from Washington

Breaking faith
Leading figures of the Iraqi opposition derided US administration plans to appoint a US military governor to rule in post-Saddam Iraq. Omayma Abdel-Latif reports

The bottom line
US-Turkey relations took a turn for the worse last week as Ankara urged Washington to offer it more money in compensation for economic losses resulting from a war on Iraq. Gareth Jenkins reports

Where did all the anger go?
In Europe, Asia, the US and Australia, millions marched against war. In Egypt, only a few hundred took to the streets. Amira Howeidy wonders why

On 15 February, the world saw mass demonstrations opposing war in Iraq, with people protesting in some 60 countries and 300 cities across the globe. People from all walks of life took to the streets, from Sydney to Berlin, from Rome to New York, to send a message to their leaderships that came through loud and clear: STOP THE WAR!

Stop the war
In London, Nyier Abdou shadowed the organisers of the largest demonstration in British history and joined the crowds coursing through the city's streets

Let Americans listen
Anti war rallies were held in 150 American cities, sending a clear message to US President George Bush: "No blood for oil", Khaled Dawoud was among the huge crowd in New York

When in Rome...
Samia Nkrumah joined three million Italians

Two peoples, two crimes
Palestinians and Israelis throughout the country came together in Tel Aviv to add their voices to the worldwide protest. Annika Hampson reports