http://weekly.ahram.org.eg Arab world's leading English-language publication (Cairo, Egypt) Thu, DD MM YYYY 20:00:00 GMT Thu, DD MM YYYY 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/2012/1097/fr1.htm Despite hiccups, Egypt's transitional phase is coming to an end, Dina Ezzat writes Front page http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/fr2.htm The war of attrition between the ruling military council and Islamist political forces in parliament focussed this week on the Presidential Elections Commission, Gamal Essam El-Din reports Front page http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg1.htm Amani Maged interviews Mohamed Mursi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate in the forthcoming presidential elections and assesses his chances of success Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg2.htm Dena Rashed examines the electoral programme and ideas of presidential candidate Mohamed Selim El-Awwa Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg3.htm Amirah Ibrahim profiles presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik, describing the controversy over his candidacy for the post Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg4.htm Khaled Ali, the youngest presidential candidate, translates in word and spirit the principles of the 25 January Revolution: bread, freedom and social justice. Yet, he is unlikely to win in the elections, writes Khaled Dawoud Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg6.htm Reem Leila looks at some of the presidential race's no-hopers Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg7.htm Despite the huge importance of Egypt's first post-revolution presidential elections, only a fraction of eligible voters abroad registered, reports Doaa El-Bey Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg9.htm Who will Egypt's Copts vote for in the forthcoming presidential elections, asks Sameh Fawzi Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg5.htm Adel Abdel-Ghaffar assesses media coverage of Egypt's presidential contest so far Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg8.htm Reem Leila presents what people want to know about the potential first ladies Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg61.htm Despite claims by Muslim Brotherhood MPs and human rights groups that the army used excessive force to disperse a one-week sit-in close to the Defence Ministry in Cairo, public opinion has largely supported the move, reports Khaled Dawoud Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg73.htm Whether Egypt's newly elected parliament will be dissolved is expected to be decided by the Supreme Constitutional Court one month from now, Gamal Essam El-Din reports Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg71.htm The recent violence in Abbasiya is a rude reminder for the next president of the legacy that awaits him, writes Amira Howeidy Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/eg72.htm Although an Egyptian lawyer is still in detention, once tense Egyptian-Saudi relations have eased, reports Doaa El-Bey Egypt http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/ec1.htm Egypt's telecommunications market is to receive yet another mobile operator; a virtual one, writes Niveen Wahish Economy http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re1.htm Kofi Anan's latest report on the Syrian conflict was bleak, writes Graham Usher at the UN Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re3.htm The opposition boycotted the Syrian parliamentary elections this week, claiming that they were simply a repeat of already failed experiments at reform, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re6.htm Pressure is building on Israel as an open-ended hunger strike by thousands of Palestinian prisoners continues, writes Khaled Amayreh in Ramallah Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re8.htm With Kadima now a partner in the coalition government, and the Israeli public veering strongly towards the right wing, Netanyahu is no longer fearful of being outmanoeuvred, writes Saleh Al-Naami Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re7.htm On the 64th Nakba anniversary, Palestinians lose hope of statehood Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re12.htm Amid continuing violence and uncertainty, Libya will go to the polls -- or at least some Libyans, notes Gamal Nkrumah Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re4.htm Al-Qaeda forces attacked government forces in Yemen this week, following the killing of one of the organisation's leaders in a US drone attack, reports Nasser Arrabyee Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re11.htm While North and South Sudan face off on the border, in the North sectarian attacks appear to be increasing in frequency, writes Asmaa El-Husseini Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/re9.htm Western media coverage has distorted the stakes of the legislative elections in Iran, writes Mojtaba Mousavi Region http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/in2.htm Socialist Party candidate François Hollande was elected the next French president in last weekend's elections in a result that could have consequences for Europe as a whole, writes David Tresilian in Paris International http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/cu1.htm Nehad Selaiha applauds the timing, context, artistry and political implications of a student production of Wendy Wasserstein's Third by the drama group of the English department of Cairo University Culture http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/cu2.htm Ati Metwaly profiles the Al-Nour Wal Amal Orchestra, a unique orchestra for blind girls Culture http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/li1.htm If teenagers set out to bring change to their schools and the educational curriculum, what chances do they have of success, asks Abeya El-Bakry Living http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/sp1.htm After being stranded in Mali following an attempted coup, Ahli's second leg match against Malien in the African Champions League round 16 was delayed for two days, Ahmed Morsy reports Sports http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/special.htm Special Sports http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/fe1.htm Features http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/fe3.htm Features http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/fe4.htm Features http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/fe2.htm Features http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/press.htm Press review http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op151.htm Palestinians should have the same rights as the rest of humanity, whatever the arguments in favour of realpolitik and compromise, writes Susan Abulhawa in Jenin Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op153.htm The very public disagreements between the Israeli leadership and its intelligence services over the Iranian nuclear programme indicate disarray at the top of the regime, writes Ismail Salami from Tehran Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op152.htm The White House needs to respond to the scandal surrounding the New York Police Department's surveillance of Arab and Muslim communities, writes James Zogby Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op161.htm A new kind of occupation has taken root in the land Egyptians fought and died for, writes Abdel-Moneim Said Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op162.htm Egyptian expats abroad are a significant voter bloc that top presidential candidates are courting, writes Eman Ragab Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op172.htm The Abbasiya clashes may be the clearest warning yet that Egypt has a long way to go before stability is regained, writes Ayman El-Amir Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op173.htm Religion should play a proper role in post-revolutionary Egypt and not attempt to go beyond its prescribed bounds, writes Mohamed Moustafa Orfy Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1097/op171.htm Opinion http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/list.htm Living