Sci-tech: The frag fantastic, or Killing people has never been so much fun

Maybe getting our friends into the same apartment, so that we can each unload a virtual Uzi 9 mm machine pistol into the others' backs, would be fun.And as if…

Wael Elazab Wael Elazab

"Not tonight, dear"

Sex can survive a marriage, but rekindle your passionDespite being a taboo subject, whispered conversations among friends and open discussion with professional therapists confirm that many couples are suffering in…

Daily Star Egypt Staff Daily Star Egypt Staff

A benchmark address on Africa's Cote D'Azur

Along the 200-kilometer stretch of South Africa's Garden route, one of the world's most scenic drives and few eco-destinations left in the world, is a little secret: Oubaai. A long,…

Jumana Shehata Jumana Shehata

Do it yourself: jewelry design 101

The global phenomenon of semi-precious stone costume jewellery has made women happy by making them feel exclusive; and made men happy by lifting the burden of precious stone jewellery off…

Farah El Alfy Farah El Alfy

You can make your own music, but it'll cost you

Anybody who plays a musical instrument knows how difficult it is to find quality instruments and accessories in Cairo. Although there are many music shops in the city, the range…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein Abdel-Rahman Hussein

To fight colds, warm up with fruits and spices

It is the peak of winter. The temperature has dramatically dropped to five and four degrees at night, with threats of winds and heavy rain looming large. Result: colds, flus…

Ahmed Maged Ahmed Maged

Al Azhar: Only Dar Al Ifta can issue fatwas

CAIRO: In a move that has already caused uproar among religious scholars, the Al Azhar Institution has declared the Dar Al Ifta (fatwa body) the only legally recognized organization authorized…

Yasmine Saleh Yasmine Saleh

President Mubarak: Saddam execution was barbaric

President Hosni Mubarak described the execution of ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as barbaric, disgusting and illegal in an interview with Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot as reported by Al Ahram…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Egypt warns Iran over its nuclear weapons program

CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak warned that Iran's continued attempts to develop military nuclear capabilities will have serious repercussions on the region.Mubarak's comments came on the sidelines of his meetings with…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Tehran wants to resume relations with Egypt

CAIRO: Iran aims to resume relations with Egypt, a government spokesman told the Iranian students news agency Isna on Thursday. There is a lot of potential for the two countries…

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