Iraq invasion enters its final, most horrific act, says Firas Al-Atraqchi

Israel and the US are putting the squeeze on the new Palestinian government and Hamas is looking to its "brothers", writes Graham Usher

While Israel talks of starving the Palestinians, Hamas continues its preparations for government, reports Khaled Amayreh in the West Bank

Rising panic has accompanied the implementation of emergency measures to contain the spread of avian influenza which has also affected a 17 billion pound industry

The spread of avian flu has devastated a once thriving industry, reports Reem Leila

What does the US want from Egypt, asks Amira Howeidy as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visits Cairo

Judges have vowed to escalate their campaign for full judicial independence in the face of growing intimidation from the state, writes Mona El-Nahhas

Developing the panoramic surroundings of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Fustat is on the government's priority list now that Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif has given the go ahead, says Nevine El-Aref

Kifaya returns to street activism and proves it is still very much alive and kicking, Mohamed El-Sayed reports

Is the current Iraqi government a threat to its people, asks Firas Al-Atraqchi

A film about Palestinian suicide bombings is causing controversy, and gaining much accolade, ahead of the Oscars in March, reports Erica Silverman

The high-profile visit by Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to Turkey has put the host country in the spotlight, writes Gareth Jenkins from Ankara

In the first report of its kind, a team of UN human rights experts says Guantanamo Bay should be closed immediately, reports Tamam Ahmed Jama

Is the market now in freefall? Sherine Abdel-Razek investigates

On their second outing Amal Choucri Catta finds Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci better received

The Night Baghdad Fell didn't give Hani Mustafa nightmares. Well, not yet

Amira El-Noshokaty tried out the latest Cairo has to offer

Given the opportunity to be a star, asks Salonaz Sami, would you have what it takes?

By Injy El-Kashef