Doaa El-Bey scrutinises ongoing attempts to tackle the Palestinian problem, and other regional crises

Authorities are on high alert to curb the spread of the killer Avian Flu virus which recently mutated. Reem Leila tracks developments

A wave of unprecedented strikes by disgruntled workers has swept the country this week, Mohamed El-Sayed reports from Shebin Al-Kom

From now on, photographers will only be allowed to take pictures inside People's Assembly sessions for just 10 minutes...

The People's Assembly's decision to strip NDP MP Hani Sorour of parliamentary immunity is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to corruption, and influence-peddling among businessmen MPs, writes Gamal Essam El-Din

The promotion of women in politics lies at the core of amendments to Article 62 of the constitution, Reem Leila writes

Dina Ezzat and Gamal Essam El-Din examine the prospects for political and economic cooperation between Egypt and the US at a time of little warmth between them

One Egyptian and three Israelis will stand trial in Egypt on charges of spying, reports Jailan Halawi

The National Council for Human Rights has ended its first three-year term with no change in its board membership and a low-profile performance. Gihan Shahine wonders if the second term will be any better

When all is said and done, Mohamed Hassanein Heikal's remains a legacy of journalism at its best

Obituary: Samiha Tawfik (1924-2007)

Seminars have been the most attractive side of the Cairo Book Fair but, asks Nesmahar Sayed, can they remain so, when the fair organisers have prohibited political discussions?