Headline news
A new theory
(cairolive.com, July 7, 2002)
Slowly but surely, more information is emerging regarding the strange incident that took place at LA International airport on July 4. Although the details remain sketchy, what does seem clear is that this was probably not a clear-cut case of terrorism, as Israel has tried to paint it.
Sunday's Al-Ahram features several interviews with Hedayat's relatives in Cairo. The relatives say he was not a weapons-carrying type, and did not know how to shoot a gun.
They suspect a scenario whereby Hedayat went in to collect payment from an Israeli tour company with which he had business driving limousine passengers. A fight may have broken out over his payment.

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Muted coverage
(cairolive.com, July 6, 2002) The Los Angeles airport shooting incident at Israel's El Al counter embedded itself -- via blockbuster coverage -- on the minds of America, and the world, for the fourth of July. 
In Egypt the first editions of Saturday's papers provided the same news agency coverage everybody everywhere was reading. Al-Wafd's front page banner is about the incident, while Al-Ahram and Al-Akhbar feature the story prominently on their front pages, but not as the top item of the day.

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Commentary
Paying attention
(cairolive.com, June 26, 2002) Al-Ahram has shown an increased interest in Arab affairs in the West recently, as two  interesting pieces reveal. The first is a longish interview with the Canadian immigration minister, which is headlined with the minister's statement welcoming all Egyptian immigrants, and stressing that Canadian immigration laws have not changed at all since September 11th.
Because it is widely known that immigration procedures in the US have seen a great deal of change since then, the Canadian reassurance must have come as a balm to many .
The paper's readers were also fed a dose of coverage of Arab affairs abroad via a feature story about the construction of the ADAMS center, a new mosque in Northern Virginia.

Crime
Dodgy, but great deals
(cairolive.com, June 26, 2002) Al-Wafd takes a look at the used mobile phone market in a feature that shows just how prevalent the trade in second hand cellular products really is. The paper makes it seem like entire traditional outdoor markets have been taken over by trade in mobiles.
Since the used mobile phones are being sold for discounted prices, consumers couldn't be happier -- until they go home and discover they've gotten a lemon.
Also, the paper says, cases of stolen mobile phones are at an all time high, and markets such as these are no doubt a top avenue for stolen devices.

New developments
Making way for a tree
(cairolive.com, June 26, 2002) In Maadi local efforts to save a tree are highlighted by an item in Al-Akhbar detailing how the orchestrators of a roadway expansion project were forced to change their plans thanks to community efforts. 
The original plan to expand an entrance to a prominent square called for cutting the much-loved tree down.
However, says the paper, good sense eventually prevailed when local officials showed their appreciation for the old age and sentimental value of the tree in question, and re-adjusted their plans to work around it. 

Movies
Going viagra crazy
(cairolive.com, June 26, 2002) Director Inas Al-Daghidi is at it again: her next flick is set to be called "Shallalat Al-Viagra", or "The Viagra Waterfalls". 
Ashraf Abdel-Baqi will star in this comedy also featuring Salah Abdallah.
Judging by its title -- and the frenzy brewing because viagra will soon be produced locally -- the film looks sure to be a big hit.

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