'Fatwa' website forum thrives during Ramadan

Muslims can t eat and drink while fasting, but what about smokingAgence-France PresseCAIRO: A Cairo-based website has become a thriving meeting place for Muslim Internet surfers eager to read fatwas…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt still battling with bird flu, new case detected

CAIRO: A new case of human bird flu, the first since May, was detected in Egypt Wednesday, indicating behavior has been slow to change despite widespread awareness campaigns, officials and…

AFP
AFP

Israeli strike hits home of Hamas lawmaker in Gaza

ReutersGAZA: An Israeli missile hit the Gaza Strip home of a well known lawmaker from the governing Islamist group Hamas on Wednesday in what the army said was an attack…

Daily News Egypt

UN eyes prompt Israel pullout from Lebanese village

BEIRUT: The United Nations representative in Lebanon said on Wednesday that a solution was near on the matter of Israeli troops who continue to occupy the Lebanese border village of…

AFP
AFP

Egypt Islamists lambast Straw for veil remarks

CAIRO: The leader of Egypt s opposition Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday hit out at Britain s Jack Straw for his comments on the Islamic veil. I feel like telling Jack…

AFP
AFP

Bringing light through music

Al-Nour Wal Amal helps blind girls achieve personal fulfillmentCAIRO: Many a night these girls rehearse for hours on end in preparation for their musical concert. These young talents are special…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Sofitel Karnak invites 20 orphans for an all-day stay

As part of the Accor and Sofitel's ongoing responsibility to the local community, Sofitel Karnak Hotel has taken an innovative step towards helping underprivileged children. They offered 20 orphans, aged…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Head: New General Manager appointed for Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh

Michael S. Mcbain has been appointed General Manager of Hyatt Regency Sharm El-Sheikh. Mcbain comes to Egypt with 16 years experience in the hotel industry, of which over 10 years…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

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Hassan Ibrahim