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Mubarak seeks to reassure Copts following outbreak of sectarian violence

CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak sought to allay the fears of the Coptic…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Protesters call for release of jailed militants from new Islamist group

CAIRO: Family and friends of 22 young men arrested in Egypt on…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Spanish FM says Israeli recognition of Hamas possible

CAIRO: Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Sunday that Israel may…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

African champions Ahly confront giantkillers Renacimiento

Head: African champions Ahly confront giantkillers RenacimientoJOHANNESBURG: Egyptian giants Al-Ahly lead a…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Ancient gold cartouches found

CAIRO: The discovery of gold cartouches dating back to 1400 BC sheds…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Muslim Brotherhood leader calls on Muslims to support Iran

CAIRO: The head of the Muslim Brotherhood called on Arab and Islamic…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Iran makes rare call to Egypt on nuclear standoff

CAIRO: Egypt said Friday that Iran wants a diplomatic solution to the…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Mubarak invites Olmert to Egypt

JERUSALEM: President Hosni Moubarak on Friday invited Israeli prime minister-designate Ehud Olmert…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Islamists receive mixed signals from government

CAIRO: The government has been sending mixed signals to Islamist groups, with…

Pakinam Amer

Egypt turns up pressure on reformists

CAIRO: After a period of hope and mounting calls for political reform…

Daily Star Egypt Staff