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Double bind
Abu Mazen's first meeting with Ariel Sharon was accompanied by a blitz of Palestinian suicide attacks, writes Graham Usher from Jerusalem
Amid the leaks
Terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia and Morocco have undermined President Bush's claims that Al-Qa'eda is no longer a problem, reports Khaled Dawoud from Washington
The real target
Al-Haram Al-Sharif is the real target of Israel's clampdown on its Arab "citizens", writes Jonathan Cook from Umm Al-Fahm
Thunderbolt in Casablanca
As Moroccan authorities try to establish links between the bombings in Casablanca and Al-Qa'eda, the North African country is taking stock of the ramifications. Hassan Alaoui reports from the beleaguered city
Much ado about Mohamed
Should Kenya be isolated because of a single alleged terrorist sighting? Gamal Nkrumah investigates
Troubling times for NDP
A new corruption scandal, an opposition alliance, and embarrassing MPs are amongst the difficulties currently facing the ruling NDP. Gamal Essam El-Din takes stock
Region
Back to square one
As Sharon and Abu Mazen hold a futile meeting in West Jerusalem, a bloody week of attacks and counter-attacks dims hopes for a breakthrough in implementing the roadmap. Khaled Amayreh reports from occupied Jerusalem
Deeper into the quagmire
The Bush administration's pre-war promises of making Iraqis "free and masters of their own future" now seem easier said than done, writes Salah Hemeid
Heritage lost for ever
As Iraq sinks further into anarchy, the country's most valuable missing archaeological artefacts seem impossible to recover. Michael Jansen writes from Baghdad
Egypt
Reform reiterated
Four political parties are embarking on an ambitious political reform programme -- again. Amira Howeidy reports
Rallying for Galloway
The Press Syndicate and the Bar Association have decided to launch a campaign in solidarity with beleaguered British MP George Galloway. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Features
The girl is Egyptian
Fatemah Farag finds herself torn between women's rights and setting agendas
Culture
Carry on laughing
Nehad Selaiha rediscovers the healing power of laughter in Paul Mitri's Molière at AUC
'The only way'
Palestinian filmmaker Alia Arasoughly speaks to Negar Azimi about her critically acclaimed film Hay mish Eishi
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