Questions and some answersIn a brief statement he made on Monday on the occasion of honouring university graduates, President Hosni Mubarak provided plenty of statements that targeted local and foreign audiences...
More than dialogue needed The secretary-general of the Egyptian-Iranian Friendship Association tells Dina Ezzat that the time is now for Cairo and Tehran to resume full diplomatic relations
Presidential focus Egypt and Saudi Arabia are trying to ensure a smooth presidential elections process in Lebanon. Dina Ezzat reports
Opening the gaps Serene Assir examines the significance of the return to Gaza of up to 80 Palestinians stranded in Sinai
Rumour and retribution The opening shot in an ongoing battle? Shaden Shehab ponders the significance of the latest trial of Al-Dostour 's editor-in-chief
Muddying the law What should be made of the Supreme Judiciary Council's threat of punitive action against anyone criticising court rulings, wonders Mona El-Nahhas
Consolidating the rank and file A major step for democracy, say NDP leaders. Another paper tiger, respond independent analysts. Gamal Essam El-Din reviews the ruling party's internal elections
'As political as it gets' As the demands of the Mahala strikers are met, the prospect of copycat industrial action has grown, writes Karim El-Khashab
A medical conundrum Starting next year, the number of medical students will be drastically reduced, reports Reem Leila
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