Black cloud threatens Egyptians' health
Agence France-PresseCAIRO: For the seventh year running, a mysterious black cloud has appeared over Cairo, triggering serious health concerns for the polluted city s 16 million residents. Emissions of nitrogen…
Trade Ministry protests EgyptAir favoritism
Exports hindered by fees, long backups at Cairo InternationalCAIRO: A new Ministry of Foreign Trade and Industry (MFTI) study blames restrictions placed on foreign cargo carriers at Cairo International Airport…
International struggle to dominate the UN
Body needs restructuring to combat US control, experts sayCAIRO: Sixty-one years ago, victors of World War II signed the United Nations Charter and a new global organization arose from the…
Oops, she did it again
Supermodel in yet another alleged bang upLONDON: British supermodel Naomi Campbell - currently facing assault charges in the United States - was released on police bail early Thursday over claims…
Fleeing Sudan, rape victims find a hard life in Egypt
CAIRO- Saa'deya, not her real name, is a 35-year-old widow and mother of six who fled Sudan more than 10 years ago. She was a union leader at the communications…
Mubarak and EU chief will meet to discuss peace initiatives
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak will meet Javier Solana, the European Union's (EU) foreign policy chief, to discuss a Middle East peace plan, the Daily Star Egypt has learned.According to sources…
The other Egypt
Poverty, sickness and discrimination in the country s forgotten regionMINYA: Whenever the subject of Upper Egypt pops up in any conversation, images of a certain degree of poverty and a…
Schumacher could mull return in a few years
BERLIN: Michael Schumacher, Germany s retired seven-time Forumla One champion, says he is not interested in a return to motor racing in any form at the moment but admits he…
Egypt reaches out to Syria
Diplomatic mission may indicate improved bilateral relationsCAIRO: It may not be commanding global headlines, but this week s visit to Syria by intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman could be much more…
Suez Canal can fend off Panama competition – adviser
ISMAILIA: An expanded Panama Canal could win some business from the Suez Canal, its partial competitor on the other side of the world, an adviser to the Suez Canal Authority…
