Issue No. 812
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Palestinians opt for unity
Following compromise on both sides, Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a national unity government for Palestine, reports Khaled Amayreh in the West Bank Condemned to desolation
On the brink of starvation, reports Erica Silverman, Gazans wonder if the world is blind as well as deaf Paper tigers fight it out
Last week's battle between representatives of the state-owned and opposition press is further evidence of the long-standing problems within Egyptian journalism, writes Shaden Shehab Amendments near and far
Controversy over constitutional amendments, and tension between party leaders and the prime minister, may ignite sparks at next week's fourth annual NDP conference, writes Gamal Essam El-Din Federalism on the table
Despite the call by political parties, tribal chiefs, and clerics of all sects to stop the bloodshed, Baghdad is still a city haunted by abductions and killing, reports Nermeen Al-Mufti Sign here
Moving Palestinians and Israelis towards a talking phase is a top priority for Egyptian diplomacy. Dina Ezzat reports War of words
With journalists fighting over which red lines can be crossed, a wider picture emerges of increasing state intolerance for the independent press, writes Shaden Shehab  Dangerous priorities
With Darfur high on her agenda, Amnesty International's Secretary-General Irene Khan was in Egypt this week. She spoke to Amira Howeidy about double standards and the horrors of the war on terror To be continued
After a short truce with the government, judges are to resume their battle for reform. Mona El-Nahhas reports Reasonable doubt abounds
The acquittal of the Beni Mazar defendant returned the case to its enigmatic beginnings, writes Pierre Loza Sinai terror suspects get the gallows
Three men have been sentenced to death for their role in a spate of terror attacks in Sinai over the past two years. Jailan Halawi reports Sudan's chilling challenges
Journalist beheaded and protesters take to the streets as Khartoum faces off with Washington over disbarring UN peace-keeping troops from Darfur, writes Gamal Nkrumah  Get to work
Though tensions may not lead to war, writes Serene Assir in Beirut, they are generating stagnation at a time for action Better this devil
There is a semi-consensus that Yemen's incumbent president is the most favoured candidate in the country's upcoming elections, writes Nasser Arrabyee Next level up
With the West still at odds over Iran's nuclear file, the US is increasing the pressure on the Islamic Republic, Rasha Saad reports  Still a dangerous war
Five years after the terrorist 9/11 attacks, Bush's expanded "war on terror" has divided Americans and left them wondering whether their country was indeed safer, Khaled Dawoud reports from Washington Afghanistan: a lost cause?
That is the view of many, five years after 9/11, writes Graham Usher in Islamabad Party revolt threatens Blair
The prospect of British Prime Minister Tony Blair being pushed from office brought back memories of similar events some 15 years earlier, writes David Tresilian in London Remembrance of things past
Hala Sami lauds the wistful reflections on time in a new collection of short stories  Cliff safe
Manshiet Nasser is among the oldest shanty towns in Cairo. Are housing problems, asks Amira El-Noshokaty, finally coming to an end there Ahli in semis
Ahli became the first team to book a place in the African Champions League semi-finals after edging CS Sfaxien of Tunisia, Abeer Anwar reports |
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ALL EYES ON NDP: The ruling National Democratic Party's fourth annual convention opens on Tuesday amid speculation that it will witness significant constitutional changes. The theme for the 19-21 September conference is "New thinking and a second leap towards the future"...  Global popular power By George Galloway
 Squabbles in Old Cairo
By Nevine El-Aref
The power of deterrence
To change its position in the international power game, the Arab world needs to convince others that talking about peace is not its only option, writes Amin Howeidi Crisis averse
Arab leaders cannot afford to be inert, believing that the region's woes or future threats do not concern them, writes Abdel-Moneim Said Across the Mediterranean
Tensions between north and south relative to religion and society need to be resolved in dialogue, though it must be unbiased to work, writes Bahey El-Din Hassan The Egyptian we dream of
Egyptians have the ability to challenge authority but lack an appropriate framework of political legitimacy, writes Ammar Ali Hassan Salama A Salama: Not libel! |
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