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19 - 25 April 2001
Issue No.530
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Sharon ups the ante
It did not take long for the "old Sharon" to emerge, authorising airstrikes on Syrian bases in Lebanon and military incursions into Gaza, writes Graham Usher from Jerusalem

Pounding the fault lines
David Hirst, in Beirut, examines the fault lines that run through the last militarily active frontier between the Arabs and Israel

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Edward Said:
These are the realities 		Edward Said
Ibrahim Nafie
Dangerous illusions 		Ibrahim Nafie
Mohamed Sid-Ahmed:
No partners, only foes 		Mohamed Sid-Ahmed
Hani Shukrallah:
Losing is losing is losing 		Hani Shukrallah


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'The need to give'
Mrs Mubarak spoke to Dahlia Hammouda about long- and short-term accomplishments, her coming agenda and her hopes for the future 		Mrs Suzanne Mubarak

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Shura elections promise stiff competition
As the 16 May mid-term elections of the consultative Shura Council approach, most opposition parties are deciding for the first time in 20 years to contest the ballot. Gamal Essam El-Din investigates

Hanging in the balance
The testimony of the military attaché at the Egyptian Embassy in Madrid is likely to determine whether Sherif El-Filali was an ambitious arms dealer or a spy for Israeli intelligence, reports Khaled Dawoud

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Sainsbury's: a 'special case'
Egyptian-British economic relations are increasing in value all the time. Speaking with British Ambassador to Egypt Graham Boyce and officials in London, Gamal Essam El-Din discovers that there is plenty of enthusiasm for additional trade and investment 		Hoisted by good news
A long-awaited interest rate reduction and the expected inclusion of 14 Egyptian companies on a global investment index have nudged the market out of its sluggish pace. Sherine Abdel-Razek reports

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'First freedom, then the future'
Easter this year saw Bethlehem and its neighbouring Palestinian villages at war and pondering the means and cost of resistance. Graham Usher reports 		Iran Electing to pass?
Arrests, intimidation and awkward silences in Iran, as President Khatami wonders whether to run again. Azadeh Moaveni observes the pre-election tensions in Tehran

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A question of friendship
In an exclusive interview with Al-Ahram Weekly, South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma spoke to Gamal Nkrumah

Cry freedom from Cuba
In Cuba, Fidel Castro condemns globalisation and supports the Palestinians. Israel responds with an unusual discourtesy, writes Mahmoud Murad from Havana

Golo
Golo:
Laughing in silence
Profile by Pascale Ghazaleh

Pot Pourri
Pot Pourri
Outside looking in
By Fayza Hassan Restaurant review
Culture clashes
Injy El-Kashef learns a new language

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LISTINGS
An all-inclusive guide to goings on around Cairo

Cinema
 Secrets and lies
Magdi Ahmed Ali's latest, controversial feature is a dissection of middle class morality, writes Hani Mustafa

Big little breakthroughs
Macmillan's launch of a new prize for African literature holds promise for the continent's writers, says Gamal Nkrumah, who also speaks to Leila Aboulela, one of the judges

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Addiction
 Ants that become monsters
Mention addiction to anyone and they immediately assume you are talking about drugs. But as Gihan Shahine found out, addiction is very much a personal thing and the possibilities are endless

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Marine life Deep blue sea
The wondrous marine life off the shores of southern Sinai may be under dire threat. And, it's been lurking under water for the past 16 years. Dena Rashed takes a dive into the controversy surrounding the Aquarium Fish Project 		Ecology Trees also die
With so many trees being planted in Cairo, ever wonder why it's so hard to find a spot of shade? Amira El-Noshokaty digs up some answers

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Mummies Face to face with the Golden Mummies
Once a major agricultural and trade centre, Bahariya oasis is now a budding desert resort. Nevine El-Aref looks for mummies

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SquashThe comeback hope
In Hurghada, Peter Nicol intends to once again be the world's best squash player. Nashwa Abdel-Tawab assesses his chances

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