Iraqi, U.S. troops complete house-to-house sweeps of troubled Baghdad neighborhood
Associated PressBAGHDAD: U.S. and Iraqi troops on Tuesday finished two weeks of building-by-building sweeps in a Shiite section of Baghdad that had been wracked with sectarian violence, part of a…
Human rights organizations to launch joint long-term training program for young human rights activists in the Arab World
CAIRO: In an attempt to foster a regional network of young human rights advocates and increase awareness of human rights issues, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), Human…
Egyptian, UAE investors to launch new pharmaceutical plant in Assiut
CAIRO: The Industry Development Agency in Arab Al-Awamer, Assiut, south of Egypt, has approved the creation of a new pharmaceuticals laboratory with an authorized capital of LE 150 million and…
Egyptian motorsport team struggles with funding and red tape
Lack of sponsorship and awareness hinders progress of talented team driversCAIRO: As a teenager, Ahmed Hamada fell in love with karting. He would ask all of his family members and…
Nasrallah dates win the battle for the Ramadan feast table
CAIRO: Every year, Cairo merchants give nicknames to their dates, the traditional way to break the fast in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This year s best date: the…
CHARITIES
Ramadan is a month of generosity and charity to those less fortunate. In keeping with this spirit, The Daily Star Egypt has compiled a list of local charities. There are…
Psychologist claims to have "cure" for homosexuality
While countries around the world legislate homosexual rights, doctor proposes treatmentCAIRO: At a time when the entire world, one country after another, is legislating laws that give more rights to…
The BG Group
ŠΘ###Frank Chapman, BG Group's Chief Executive presented the awards at a ceremony which was attended by Minister of Environment, Eng. Maged George prominent businessmen and BG Group employees from India,…
Father and son killed in treasure hunt
CAIRO: An Egyptian and his son died when the hole they were digging to find treasure collapsed on them in the early hours of Sunday, the state news agency MENA…