Mubarak's statements on the close Shia association with Iran might have caused unintentional sensitivities. However, as Dina Ezzat reports, they send a clear appeal for non-intervention in Iraqi affairs

The Shura Council has agreed that the assets of Mamdouh Ismail, owner of the ferry Al-Salam 98, should be sequestered pending the outcome of the investigation into the ship's sinking, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Mona El-Nahhas reports on attempts to end the sequestration of the Engineers' Syndicate

As another victim falls prey to avian flu, Reem Leila reports on the inadequacies of the national awareness campaign to combat the disease

The National Democratic Party is organising a one-day conference to shore up support for controversial legislation, reports Gamal Essam El-Din