Al-Ahram Weekly Online   20 - 26 December 2007
Issue No. 876
Egypt
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

Sites of battle
The People's Assembly and Shura Council will be the scene of intense debate over food price inflation and anti-government demonstrations, Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Desperation and danger
The sinking of a boat containing up to 90 illegal immigrants off the coast of Turkey once again highlights the dangers some Egyptians are willing to face in search of a better life, writes Doaa El-Bey
Pause for celebration
Property tax workers halt their protests, for now at least, reports Serene Assir
American English
The opening of an American-financed centre to teach English at Al-Azhar University is stirring conspiracy theories, reports Rehab Sayed Ahmed
AIDS as is
Although Egypt is classified as a low prevalence country regarding HIV/AIDS, officials and experts agree that more is needed to maintain the status quo. At a conference discussing the issue, Reem Leila saw if it can be done

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