Issue No. 955
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Lobbying support for peace
What message should world leaders offer to a fractious, conflicted Middle East, asks Dina Ezzat Bloodbath in court
The murder of Marwa El-Sherbini underlines the urgent need to combat European racism, writes Doaa El-Bey Chinese whispers
Gamal Essam El-Din reports on the continued swirl of rumours regarding the lifetime of the current parliament The Shia connection
Jailan Halawi examines the latest clampdown on clandestine groups Swine flu 'unstoppable'
The World Health Organisation has recently announced the spread of the swine flu virus all over the world is unstoppable, Reem Leila reports Predictable anger
Is the Bar Association in danger of becoming an offshoot of the National Democratic Party, asks Mona El-Nahhas Wading through the politics
Reem Leila reports on the increasingly heated discussions surrounding access to Nile water Salute the youth
Here comes graduating time for military cadets, as every July, reports Amirah Ibrahim Car wreck in the making
Fatah is on a collision course with itself, bemoans Khaled Amayreh Hopelessness takes hold
While insults across the Palestinian rift continue to be traded, ordinary Palestinians see the national cause suffer at a time otherwise ripe for international solidarity, writes Saleh Al-Naami Quick paint job
Would you buy a used car from this man, asks Khaled Amayreh in occupied Jerusalem US lifeline to Gaza
Americans have something to be truly proud of on this Independence Day, says Anayat Durrani Al-Maliki faces US U-turn
Joe Biden's call to integrate Baathists sends shockwaves across the political forces until now promoted by the US in Iraq, writes Salah Hemeid Keeping the ICC at bay
Al-Bashir needs to address local problems to avoid the break-up of Sudan, reports Asmaa El-Husseini In the line of fire
Gamal Nkrumah examines political prospects in Somalia after Islamists issued the government five days to surrender Businessmen reject anti-monopoly bill
Prominent businessmen intervened just one day ahead of the end of the parliamentary session to delay a legislative amendment aimed at toughening penalties on monopolistic practices, Gamal Essam El-Din reports Washing boom
A flu scare boosts sales of commercial soap and detergent products and increases revenues, Eman Youssef reports Cracking the case of pan-Africanism
Gamal Nkrumah dispatches from the faultlines of contemporary pan-Africanism congregating in Sirte, Libya, against the background of global economic meltdown and high food prices Stardom and youtubism
The Internet has the power to transform lives, above all through the video-sharing site Youtube, reports Salonaz Sami Staying alive
Egypt revived their hopes of reaching the 2010 World Cup, Ahmed Morsy reports Excuse us for tarnishing your reputation
A South African newspaper has published an apology after reporting that Egypt's footballers had caroused with prostitutes, Inas Mazhar reports |
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In an outpouring of national grief, thousands came out in Alexandria to mourn the death of Marwa El-Sherbini, a 31-year-old mother who was stabbed to death in a German court by an assailant she had sued after he had called her a terrorist because of her headscarf...  Pharaohs for all ages
By Nevine El-Aref
 Maryam and the Minotaur
By Youssef Rakha
 Pina Bausch
By Walid Aouni
 All the way from Broadway
By Rania Khallaf
 Speak well of the dead
By Samir Sobhi
This great challenge
Media in the service of the nation is the core mission of Al-Ahram and the watchword to safeguard in an era founded on constant change, writes Abdel-Moneim Said, Al-Ahram's new chairman of the board Don't rule out a breakthrough
When in politics a scene appears stalled, one can safely wager that change is brewing below the surface. The only question is, in what direction, writes Hassan Nafaa Iraq needs friends
As the US tries to draw down its presence in Iraq, a regional compact could guarantee friendly relations with Iraq's neighbours, writes James Zogby Commentary: Take it or leave it
The Israeli idea of a Palestinian state, writes Saree Makdisi , is as practical as going to sea in a piano Iran in the crucible
Iran is on the verge of a second revolution. How it eventually plays out, argues Galal Nassar, depends entirely on the ability of conservatives to accommodate Ethnic cleansing as state policy
The very concept of Israel as a "Jewish state" is both justification for, and a declaration of intent to carry out, ethnic cleansing, writes Nicola Nasser Israel insults, again
Having forced another mercy ship to Gaza to turn back, Stuart Littlewood asks if Israel can do anything to anyone without consequence Freedom deferred
Iraq may slip from the headlines but that doesn't mean the occupation is over, writes Ramzy Baroud Blitz strategy
In order that the big picture of its illegal occupation is obscured, Israel purposely overwhelms its adversaries with endless detail, writes Joharah Baker in occupied Jerusalem India's monsoon revolution
Excelling against all odds, India's young Muslims are showing the way for the rest of the Islamic world, writes Aijaz Zaka Syed |
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