In an unscheduled appearance on Egyptian TV, President Hosni Mubarak sought to address many national concerns. Dina Ezzat listened closely

Speculation time is over; the campaign for September's presidential election is now up and running. Gamal Essam El-Din reports

Cairo is set to capitalise on the momentum created by the election of Mahmoud Abbas as Palestinian president

Whether or not Iran handed Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya leader Mustafa Hamza over to Egypt, the suspected terrorist's retrial should result in some interesting revelations, writes Galal Nassar

Experts are encouraging more women to take on scientific careers. Reem Leila reports