Clash or synthesis of civilzations?
JAKARTA: According to Samuel Huntington, wars between civilizations are arising because of differences in the foundation of history, language, culture, tradition and religion among nations of the world that eventually…
For the EU, Africa's ills must be dealt with by Africans
The European Union's military mission to ensure free and fair elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has shown what the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) can achieve…
Palestine's house divided
President George W. Bush's call for a new peace conference for Israel, Palestine, and neighboring states that back a two-state solution is a welcome, if very tardy, development. But efforts…
Moving forward: Daily News Egypt is born
Journalism is a matter of public trust. A journalist's duty is, above all, to relay news accurately. This has always been the driving ethic behind The Daily Star Egypt; and…
Egypt saw 283 protests in the first half of 2007: report
CAIRO: During the past six months Egypt has witnessed 283 protests and 66 workers-related strikes due to a security clamp down on activists and privatization policies, says a new report.…
Faculties of engineering and computer science open for students of 2nd category
CAIRO: For the first time, the top-notch faculties of engineering and computer science opened their doors to students listed in the second category of the national secondary certificate (Thanaweya Amma).According…
Public opinion poll reveals Egyptians displeased with government
CAIRO: A mere 13 percent of Egyptians are satisfied with their national government, says a Pew Global Attitudes poll published three days ago. The public opinion survey, which was conducted…
Egypt earns highest gold medal count in All-Africa Games
CAIRO: After 15 days of fierce competition, the 9th All-Africa Games in Algiers came to an end last Monday, July 23, with Egypt walking away with 74 gold medals, the…