Al-Ahram Weekly Online   31 August - 6 September 2006
Issue No. 810
Egypt
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

UN sought
Dina Ezzat reports on Egyptian efforts to reactivate Middle East peace moves
The fate of a square
What will become of Ramses Square following the removal of its landmark statue of Egypt's most famous Pharaoh, asks Nevine El-Aref
The same old war of attrition
Summer may be drawing to a close but the open season against the Muslim Brotherhood continues, writes Amira Howeidy
Reshuffle leaves judges wary
The Judges Club is bracing itself for an escalation in its conflict with the government following the appointment of a new minister of justice, writes Mona El-Nahhas
Lowering the ceiling
A report issued by the Higher Press Council raises questions over what is acceptable when it comes to criticising the state, reports Mohamed El-Sayed
Potential tombs
Despite government assurances that rickety buildings rank high on the agenda, the collapse of two houses proves otherwise, writes Jailan Halawi
A disintegrating system
While the reports into the Qalyoub train collision have yet to be made public, leaks and rumours abound, reports Pierre Loza
How to prevent repeats
Will new plans to overhaul Egypt's dilapidated railways end horrific accidents? Gihan Shahine is not so sure

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