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Present and Tense: Wrong number

The call came on my private line, which is only known to…

Nabil Shawkat

Two Egyptians win top prizes in civil rights essay contest

Middle Eastern entries take the lead with "stronger contentCAIRO: Egyptian and Middle…

Sarah El Sirgany

Akhbar El Negoum honors artists

 ŠΘ###Many of Egypt's celebrities and socialites attended the event and were entertained…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Italian spy chief denies role in alleged CIA kidnapping

Reuters ROME: The head of Italy s military intelligence agency on Wednesday…

Daily News Egypt

Increased public concern over parliamentary performance reflected in opposition to recent laws

CAIRO: In a discussion held at the press syndicate, parliamentarians assessed the…

Maram Mazen

Hezbollah rides wave of popularity across Mideast

Reuters CAIRO: The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is riding a wave of…

Daily News Egypt

Egyptian sailor injured in Lebanon ship attack dies

CAIRO: An Egyptian sailor who was injured during a rocket attack on…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Israel resumes air strikes in Lebanon

Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit calls for immediate cessation of violenceBEIRUT: Israeli troops…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

On-again, off-again, Omar Effendi sale blocked by a new offer

CAIRO: In the latest chapter of the saga of Omar Effendi, Egyptian…

Waleed Khalil Rasromani