Beirut is still the 'pearl of the Middle East'
Beirut, Friday night, 9 pm. Hordes of the city's young party elite…
Traditional Mulid treats lose their zest
By The Daily Star Egypt staffToday, Egypt and the Muslim world celebrate…
Chinese restaurant food draws criticism
The typical Chinese restaurant menu is a sea of nutritional no-nos, a…
Abu Omar pays surprise visit to torture forum
CAIRO: Former ghost detainee Abu Omar paid a surprise visit on Friday…
Former Iran president calls for healing Sunni-Shia divide
CAIRO: Iran s former president Mohammed Khatami called on Friday for Sunnis…
Top Palestinian security official in Egypt for talks
CAIRO: The Palestinian government s advisor for national security arrived in Cairo…
Voting in Cairo: what's in a little name mix-up?
CAIRO: I was boycotting the referendum. It was, in my opinion, the…
Cleric seeks damages in Italy for 'CIA kidnap'
Reuters ROME: A Muslim cleric is seeking millions of euros in damages…