In Washington, Khaled Dawoud relays Foreign Minister Abul-Gheit's rejection of meddling in Egypt's domestic affairs, and emphasis on reviving the peace process as the only way out of the current chaos in Palestine

Last week's visit to Egypt by a US Congressional delegation offered the opportunity to test perceptions against reality, writes Gamal Essam El-Din

A paper delivered by an American rabbi at Ain Shams University signalled the beginning of open season at the Ministry of Higher Education, reports Mona El-Nahhas

The British police is reopening the investigation into the death of Ashraf Marawan, at a time when the Egyptian expatriate community has expressed scepticism over claims that he committed suicide, reports Abdel-Rahman El-Sayed from London

Despite the glitz surrounding their announcement, will anyone remember the new seven wonders of the world, asks Nevine El-Aref

Public confidence in the health system is at rock bottom, reports Karim El-Khashab

A WHO report says Egyptians suffer from a high rate of diabetes. However, as Reem Leila reports, the illness is not being given due attention

Dina Ezzat joins those suffering from lack of sufficient -- at times any -- potable water. Photographer Sherif Sonbol captured the dry mood