Embattled leader 
Israel’s latest threat has given Yasser Arafat a new lease of political life. On the international scene, he has suddenly become, once again, the man of the moment

Putting pieces together 
Reconstruction effort is plagued by management failures, confused priorities and sheer need, although large projects are planned

Sars Round Two 
Though the second round of Sars has no inflicted any big damage, it is not curtains yet for the disease as it is feared winter is when it could strike in full force