http://weekly.ahram.org.eg Arab world's leading English-language publication (Cairo, Egypt) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT en-gb Newspapers Copyright 1998-2006 Al-Ahram Weekly shohdy@wadada.net http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/standard/aawrss.png http://weekly.ahram.org.eg http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/fr1.htm So what was said? Gamal Essam El-Din provides a roundup of the NDP's annual conference Front page http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/fr2.htm Salva Kiir's controversial remark regarding the possibility of secession just shows that the southern Sudanese will not opt for unity at any cost, surmises Gamal Nkrumah Front page http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re1.htm Sudanese Presidential Adviser Mustafa Othman Ismail speaks to Al-Ahram Weekly about the spectre of secession. The following interview was conducted by Asmaa El-Husseini and El-Azab El-Tayeb Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg1.htm Mubarak's speeches before the annual NDP conference answered some persistent questions, albeit indirectly, writes Dina Ezzat Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg4.htm Gamal Mubarak dominated the meetings of the annual conference of the ruling NDP, fuelling new speculation about his growing role in Egyptian politics, Gamal Essam El-Din reports Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg2.htm Working papers on democracy and education were central to the debates at the NDP conference. But what did they say, asks Mohamed El-Sayaed Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg3.htm Opposition groups staged their own rally as the NDP's sixth annual conference was in full swing, reports Mona El-Nahhas Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg5.htm Arab capitals are considering their alternatives should the US hit a wall on the settlements freeze, Dina Ezzat reports Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg6.htm Egypt's new ambassador is expected in Baghdad, reports Doaa El-Bey Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg7.htm The number of swine flu cases is on the rise. As winter approaches, how is Egypt prepared, asks Reem Leila Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg10.htm In the Marwa El-Sherbini murder trial the killer as well as the German judicial system are hit hard. Doaa El-Bey follows the hearings Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg9.htm In the wake of last week's fatal train collision the usual promises have been made, reports Reem Leila Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg11.htm Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg12.htm Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/ec1.htm Developing countries last week reasserted their eagerness to speedily conclude the Doha Development Agenda, so long as their interests are protected, Niveen Wahish reports Economy http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re5.htm Saleh Al-Naami details the harsh conditions that Gaza residents will endure this winter Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re2.htm The US is still playing fast and loose with its commitments on Israeli-Palestinian peace, reports Khaled Amayreh in Ramallah Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re6.htm If there's one thing the Israelis are good at it's waging war on women and children, writes Stuart Littlewood Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re3.htm Lebanese politicians are again optimistic that a cabinet will be formed, but they seem in no hurry, reports Lucy Fielder in Beirut Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re4.htm Omayma Abdel-Latif looks at the regional rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia and its implications Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re8.htm Given the sectarian nature of Iraqi politics, is it possible that the new bloc formed at the weekend to run in January's elections is secular, asks Salah Hemeid Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re7.htm A senior Yemeni cleric this week called for an end to the Al-Houthi rebellion in the north of the country by force, reports Nasser Arrabyee Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/re9.htm The government's attempts to resolve the country's Kurdish problem have stalled, reports Gareth Jenkins Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/in1.htm The latest twist in Afghanistan's election saga only compounds the West's failure, writes Graham Usher in New York International http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/fe1.htm A convergence of interests between Sudanese victims of conflict and humanitarian relief agencies brings into sharp focus the plight of millions in Africa's largest country. Oxfam's Olivia Kalis enlightens Gamal Nkrumah Features http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/li1.htm The threat of swine flu is no easy challenge for working mothers in cases where early childcare programmes are unavailable. Gihan Shahine looks for alternatives Living http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/sp1.htm England's Jenny Duncalf beat Egypt's Omnia Abdel-Qawi to claim the Women's International Soho Square Squash Championship in Sharm El-Sheikh, Inas Mazhar reports Sports http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/sp2.htm Egypt claimed the 23rd Speedball World Championship title for the 23rd time, reports Ahmed Morsy Sports http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/fe2.htm Features http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/focus.htm Focus http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/cu1.htm Culture http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/cu3.htm Culture http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/ee1.htm http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/ee2.htm Travel Supplement:  http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/press.htm Press review http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op1.htm When it comes to Israel the buck stops in Washington, having enabled and continued to support its worst excesses, writes Jeff Gates Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op5.htm Is Western support for Israel not simply cover for deep-running anti-Semitism that prefers to keep Jews at arm's length in the Middle East, asks John Whitbeck Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op14.htm Despite indications that Obama is gearing up for another round of confrontation with Netanyahu, Israel appears in no mood to take orders, writes George Hishmeh Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op6.htm Arab and Muslim leaders should emulate Turkey's prime minister if they want to ensure Israel doesn't get away with murder again, writes Aijaz Zaka Syed Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op2.htm The obsession with the NDP's presidential candidate serves to obscure vastly more important issues, writes Abdel-Moneim Said Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op12.htm The Muslim Brotherhood's very public leadership spat betrays major structural weaknesses, writes Khalil El-Anani Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op11.htm Cutting off the money supply to terrorists and diversifying economic and military aid are key to winning the battle for Pakistan, writes Tariq Osman Hyder Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op13.htm While the information revolution is proceeding elsewhere apace, the Arab world is falling behind, held back by government failure, writes Ramzy Baroud Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/op4.htm Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/list.htm Living