The American mind

Where would you expect conspiracy theories about 9/11 to be disseminated in Cairo? A coffee house in Sayeda Zeinab, Al-Azhar or any of the multitude of so-called "popular quarters of…

Daily News Egypt

Fresh music to suit all tastes

SOS Music Festival a success for all concernedCAIRO: The first ever SOS Music Festival took place on Friday, showcasing a wide variety of new Egyptian music for an enthusiastic crowd…

Daily News Egypt

Reworked Othello falls short

The Temple Independent Theater Company s latest experiment is a lavish production of meek contentCAIRO: In their reworking of the Othello parable, directors Ahmed El-Attar and Nevine El-Ibiary pose an…

Daily News Egypt

Imprisoned opposition leader Nour speaks out from prison

CAIRO: One year after President Hosni Mubarak was reelected president in Egypt s first multi-candidate elections, jailed politician Ayman Nour sent a letter from prison thanking those who elected me…

Pakinam Amer

Pope says he is sorry over reaction to Islam speech

Brotherhood says apology is "sufficient, Egypt summons Vatican envoy over remarksCAIRO: Pope Benedict said on Sunday he was deeply sorry at the anger caused by his remarks on Islam and…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Palestinian PM says "lots of movement" in talks on release of capture Israeli soldier

GAZA CITY: Diplomatic efforts were underway Sunday, with strong hints that a deal may soon be announced to secure the release of prisoners from both sides. The Palestinian prime minister…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Sports Talk: Heart of the matter

CAIRO: Mohamed Abdel Wahab may have died but his story has not.Though it's been more than two weeks since the 23-year-old left fullback for Ahli and Egypt collapsed in training…

Alaa Abdel-Ghani

Amid anger over Lebanon war, activists turn from democracy campaign to bitterness at Israel, U.S.

Associated PressCAIRO: Egypt s best-known democracy movement has switched its cause, now focused on demanding an end to the country s peace treaty with Israel.The campaign by the moderate Kefaya…

Hamza Hendawi

Museum project to be awarded soon

Two companies compete for the project management of the Grand Egyptian MuseumCAIRO: Two international consortiums are now waiting for the final answer as to who will be responsible for the…

Sarah El Sirgany

Present and Tense: Inspect this!

Welcome back to the Martha Wood Show. Even after a costly and devastating war, the threat to Israel's security from its neighbours remains as real as ever. Israel says it…

Nabil Shawkat