Church attack suspect sent to mental hospital

CAIRO: Egypt has committed to a mental hospital a man accused of killing a Christian worshipper in a knife attack on churchgoers in Alexandria that sparked sectarian clashes in April,…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

It's not just us

Four days and eight games into the 2006 World Cup, all was quiet on the middle front. Not a single refereeing gaffe of note had been recorded. But, then the…

Alaa Abdel-Ghani

It's his moment to shine

Men s involvement in planning their weddings could be helpful or just a hassleCAIRO: It s time to plan a wedding but the groom is getting involved. His interest is…

Daily News Egypt

Present and Tense: Holy water

It isn't everyday that a former criminal is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and I am grateful to have lived long enough for my day to come. I wish I…

Nabil Shawkat

Belle of the ball

The bridal gown, though central, is only part of the overall lookCAIRO: For all members of the wedding party, what to wear for the "big day preys heavily on their…

Aida Nassar

Get creative with wedding invitations

Creativity and experimenting are on the rise in the invitation businessCAIRO: A few weeks ago I received a large, colorful lollypop that looked straight out of Charlie and the Chocolate…

Farah El Alfy

Stocks fluctuate within narrow band

Egyptian stocks failed to break out of their recession over the past week trading, moving up and down within a narrow band with sluggish trading volume as investors showed little…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Protestors express support for Palestinians, Hamas

Boycott of American products called for at demonstrationCAIRO: Thousands rallied at Al Azhar Mosque following Friday prayers in protest of the recent Israeli incursion into Gaza. The Muslim Brotherhood organized…

Joseph Mayton

Israeli planes strike Gaza as offensive grows

Mubarak: Islamist group gives "conditional approval for releaseGAZA: Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Friday, setting ablaze the Interior Ministry offices of the Hamas-led Palestinian government in a widening military effort…

Daily Star Egypt Staff