The surprising success of the Tunisian revolt emboldened many in the Arab world to press for more social and political justice. Dina Ezzat explores how inspired they are

Egypt will emerge stronger and more unified after Sunday's verdict sentencing to death the murderer of innocent Coptic Christians at a Christmas mass last year, concludes Gamal Nkrumah

As the investigation into the Alexandria church bombing continues few new leads emerge, Mohamed Abdel-Baky reports

Rain and cold are becoming the Egyptian norm. Reem Leila reports on climate change and its impact on the country

After weeks of often acrimonious negotiations between opposition groups, the shadow parliament sees the light of day, reports Mohamed Abdel-Baky

Neither the Egyptian government nor the public is displaying any overreaction to events in Tunisia, writes Dina Ezzat

The ruling party and the government renewed their pledge to solve the problems of the needy, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Amirah Ibrahim reports on the evacuation of Egyptians from Tunisia

Asma El-Husseini observes a country in a state of shock

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By Ismail Kushkush

With the secession of the south of the country seeming certain as a result of this week's referendum, the north of Sudan will now cement closer ties with Iran, says Amani Maged

In exclusive interview, Asmaa El-Husseini spoke to Hassan Al-Turabi hours before his arrest in Khartoum

To clean up its image, the Palestinian Authority is moving to stamp out corruption. But can it be enough if the big names are exempt, asks Khaled Amayreh in Ramallah

The face-off between Palestinian President Abbas and Mohamed Dahlan appears permanent with the latter forced out of politics altogether, writes Saleh Al-Naami

With the left in Israeli politics all but collapsing entirely, the neo-fascist right wing is virtually unopposed, reports Khaled Amayreh in occupied Jerusalem

Washington will likely veto any Palestinian resolution at the UN -- that's why it should be put, writes Graham Usher

Clashes broke out in central Tunis on Tuesday demanding that the new interim cabinet be purged of the old guard that served Bin Ali (photo: AP) This week's formation of an interim national-unity government in Tunisia was supposed to mark the country's political transition, but events on the ground show that many uncertainties remain, writes Samar Negida in Tunis

As the country wakes up to a new political future after 23 years of single-party rule, Tunisians are emphasising their thirst for change, writes Mourad Teyeb in Tunis

There were celebrations in France's Tunisian community at the departure of the country's former president last weekend, along with calls for the government to explain its support for his regime, writes David Tresilian in Paris

Commentators agree that the social media and blogosphere contributed to events in Tunisia. But to what extent, asks Mourad Teyeb in Tunis

Arab exception or Tunisian way: what lessons can be learned from events in Tunisia, asks Amr El-Shobaki

Even with a public commitment to bringing the occupation to an end, the future of the US presence in Iraq still seems undecided, writes Salah Hemeid

Government collapse and the postponement of consultations to find a new prime minister: Lebanon feels the déjà vu, Lucy Fielder reports from Beirut

Iran is going into the new round of talks on its nuclear programme in Istanbul with considerable advantages, writes Amany Maged

With the fall of the Lebanese government, Syria's relations with Saudi Arabia and France -- or the Arab arena and the international community -- are once more put into question, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus

One crisis after another, development has become a do-or-die for Arab countries. Niveen Wahish reports from Sharm El-Sheikh on the Second Arab Economic Summit

Interview with Mahmoud Mohieldin, World Bank managing director

Thanks to an increase in oil prices and recovery in remittances and tourism, the MENA region fared well during 2010 according to the World Bank's recently published Global Economic Prospects 2011. Sherine Abdel-Razek leafs through the report

Reduction of customs duties and an international auto exhibition breathed life into the automotive market this month, Ahmed Kotb reports

Interview with Rajeev Chaba is chairman and managing director of General Motors Egypt since 2007, and recently his responsibilities grew to cover North African operations

In an attempt to support low income families, the government has decided to expand the number of ration cards beneficiaries, reports Mona El-Fiqi

Nehad Selaiha slips into dreamland at Al-Ghad theatre

Hani Mustafa is cinematically harassed

Youssef Zeidan, Al-Nabati, Cairo: Dar El Shorouk, 2010
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Ismail Kushkush meets Saba El-Musharaf, founder of a Sudanese company specialising in safe and natural products for women with coloured skin

Egypt beat Uganda 3-1 to win the maiden Nile Basin football tournament, reports Inas Mazhar

Via off-season transfers, Egyptian football clubs are fortifying themselves for the second round of the league season. Ahmed Morsy reports