Al-Ahram Weekly Online   5 - 11 April 2007
Issue No. 839
Egypt
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

Hurdles ahead
After winning last week's referendum by a landslide, the ruling NDP is preparing for two new battles: the Shura Council elections and a controversial legislative programme. Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Awaiting judgement
Last week's referendum on constitutional amendments has provoked a flurry of lawsuits, reports Mona El-Nahhas
After the referendum
Nader Habib reports on how a website is attempting to enhance the public's perception of elections
Fruitful is the find
Pumice from Santorini Volcano, which erupted in the Mediterranean Sea in 1500 BC, have been found at an ancient Egyptian military site in Qantara East, North Sinai. Nevine El-Aref explains the significance
The inside story
Was the Great Pyramid of Khufu built from inside out? Al-Ahram Weekly examines the theory
Seasonal rubella attack
Several students at schools across the country contracted German measles. Reem Leila tracks the virus down

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