Issue No. 990
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Counting confusion
Uncertainty looms in Iraq as parliamentary elections produce no clear winner, writes Salah Hemeid Intifada engulfs Jerusalem
Palestinian youths clash with Israeli soldiers throughout the West Bank in defence of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Arab-Muslim identity, writes Khaled Amayreh in occupied Jerusalem Waiting for the president
It has been two weeks since President Hosni Mubarak travelled to Germany for medical treatment. Dina Ezzat monitors the implications of his absence Divided they stand
They may be united in their calls for constitutional reform, but that's about all the main opposition parties can agree on, reports Gamal Essam El-Din Storm in a fuel tank
Is there a shortage of diesel or not, Hani Mohsen asks Women on the bench
The Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled that there are no impediments to women sitting as judges on the State Council, reports Reem Leila Removing fences peacefully
Religious unrest is pushing officials to work with community leaders to break down walls of mistrust, says Gamal Nkrumah An open and shut case
Why was Sunday's official inauguration of the newly restored Maimonides Synagogue cancelled? Nevine El-Aref looks for answers Return of the fugitive
Maverick businessman and former MP Rami Lakah returned to Egypt on 11 March after settling LE1.4 billion of debts owed to Egyptian banks, Gamal Essam El-Din reports Migration: gain or drain?
Inequality remains the main spur to human movement, Sherine Nasr reports Cargo on the Nile
The private sector is helping bring river transport back to life, Niveen Wahish reports Netanyahu flies in the face of America
Israel's outrageous behaviour is ruffling feathers in Washington, and not before time Adapting to calamity
Israel's siege has destroyed Gaza's economy, and there is no end in sight, writes Saleh Al-Naami Playing chicken
It may not be the worst Israel-US crisis in 35 years but it is serious, writes Graham Usher in New York The Russell Tribunal on Palestine opens
Stephen Lendman reports on the composition and conclusions of the opening session of the popular tribunal to judge Israel's crimes Back to square one
National unity appears threatened by revelations concerning agreements signed during Lebanon's recent period of polarisation, reports Omayma Abdel-Latif from Beirut Leap of faith
White House officials are once again visiting Syria. It is a political gamble, reports Bassel Oudat in Damascus Typical agenda, atypical summit
Unpredictable and potentially contentious is how most observers view the upcoming Arab summit to be chaired by Libya's Colonel Gaddafi, writes Dina Ezzat Latvia and the PIGS
Down on the Euro Animal Farm, some animals are more equal than others, finds Eric Walberg Of clowns and puppets
Nehad Selaiha revels in the old and the indigenous Two to tango
Ati Metwaly goes Argentine Pious and profane
Splendidly slapdash, Marwa Adel's sensual art impresses Gamal Nkrumah And all that jazz
Ziad Rahbani has taken Cairo by storm. Salonaz Sami pays tribute to the son of two legendary Lebanese musicians who has come into his own Never flew so high
Along with thousands of jazz music lovers, Rania Khallaf swings to the sounds of the 1930s Guarding mothers' rights
As Egypt and the world celebrated International Women's Day recently, Enjy El-Naggar and photographer Sherif Sonbol visited mothers held in Egypt's largest women's prison Triumphing over adversity
Many inspiring Egyptian female role models participated in a two-day event to mark International Women's Day, including Maha Helali who advocates on behalf of people with autism, reports Amany Abdel-Moneim Distance in between
With nine games left in the season, Ahli have stretched their league soccer lead to eight points. Ahmed Morsy reports |
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Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli occupation forces in East Jerusalem this week as a new Intifada begins, incited by Zionist fanatics demanding the destruction of Al-Aqsa Mosque following the opening of a synagogue nearby
The Oscar goes to the Iraqi people
This year's big winner at the Oscars looks at the Iraq war from a US soldier's perspective. But what about the Iraqi point of view, asks Aijaz Zaka Syed Anti-Semitism
What is it, ponders Jeff Gates Dilemma of reform
Any successful drive for change in Egypt must first mobilise the people and answer the question: What thereafter, writes Khalil El-Anani Washington's worst ally
Build, build, build: as Israel annexes Palestinian property to build yet more illegal settlements it seems no one has the will to stop them, writes Ayman El-Amir America to the rescue, not
Without addressing the stranglehold of the Israel lobby in Washington, Obama cannot hope to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, even if he wanted to, writes Sam Bahour Lockdown, beheadings, bribes
Behind the laudatory headlines, the real picture of Iraq's recent elections is the onset of the eighth year of foreign occupation, writes Felicity Arbuthnot Degrading citizenship
Is it right for dual nationals to be making decisions in countries in which they do not reside, asks James Zogby Reverse logic
The rationale for continued negotiations with Israel is inherently flawed, writes Galal Nassar How to become normal
Comparisons between Egypt and advanced countries only help if they drive forward practical change and development, writes Abdel-Moneim Said Salama A Salama: Arab schizophrenia |
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