Al-Ahram Weekly Online   19 - 25 June 2008
Issue No. 902
Egypt
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

If Obama wins
Promises of a friendlier US position towards Egypt, and the rest of the region, were voiced by a supporter of the Democratic Party candidate. Dina Ezzat heard what might happen
Calm for now
Hamas and Israel agree to a truce that starts at 6am today, reports Doaa El-Bey
Staving off strife
In the aftermath of the attack against monks at Abu Fana Monastery and with Pope Shenouda III once again in the US for medical treatment, Copts are left pondering the implications, writes Gamal Nkrumah
Rumpus before recess
The People's Assembly ends its current session at breakneck speed, writes Gamal Essam El-Din
Dreams drowned
The hopes of another 150 illegal immigrants sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, reports Doaa El-Bey
Tricksters go academic
Gamal Nkrumah examines the ramifications of the scandalous leaking to students of secondary school final exam papers and public disdain with the country's dysfunctional educational system
Village on the edge
Borg Al-Borollos still seethes over bread and flour shortages. Reem Leila visited an angry people
Open verdict still
The fate of E Agrium's proposed plant in Damietta has yet to be sealed, reports Mohamed El-Sayed

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