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…
Dialogue with the Sphinx
Henrik Ibsen makes a theatrical debut at the PyramidsTheatre fans will have the chance to catch one of Egypt's oldest and best-loved personalities flex his acting skills this week.The Sphinx…
Social dramas win out this season
The battle for viewers during the Ramadan TV raceCAIRO: Social dramas dominated the small screen this Ramadan, marking the return of many stars who had failed to impress in last…
US are going to "call it a victory" when they pull out from Iraq
Some months ago, former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski was explaining to a senior Bush administration official his plan for a phased withdrawal of US troops from Iraq over 12…
