These days in Iran, everyone is whispering about a possible war. They don't know the how, when or who (the US or Israel), but they are certain! On the phone or on public transport, Iranians are quietly telling each other: "It's going to be Shahrivar or Mehr [September or October].

The Sudan issueNile waters negotiationsThe first round of negotiations between Egypt and Sudan took place between September and December 1954, even as Sudan was preparing for its independence, scheduled for 1956. The positions of the two sides can be summarised as follows:The Egyptian positionExisting needs should take priority.

MANAGEMENT roles and responsibilities have dominated our discussions last week with a group of young executives.
Those ladies and gentlemen bombarded me with questions from all over the place: questions about delegation, coaching, recognition, motivation, planning .the whole lot.

Do you expect an Israeli and US attack on Iran before the American presidential elections in November?

Yes

No

I don't know

       Previous poll results

Do you think bio-fuels are to blame for the soaring food prices?

Yes               85          per cent

No                10          per cent

I don't know   5        per cent