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Washington, D.C. based Cato Institute starts a new program in the region

CAIRO: The Cato Institute, a non-profit public policy research foundation headquartered in…

Maram Mazen

CIA allegedly kidnapped two Muslims resident in Austria in 2002-03: report

VIENNA: The CIA kidnapped at least two Muslims resident in Austria, including…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Government announces public-private partnership to build schools

Public tenders for 50 schools to be held next monthCAIRO: The Ministry…

Ahmed A. Namatalla

Local cultural scene takes an active role in aiding war torn Lebanon

CAIRO: With the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah now stopped due to…

Farah El Alfy

Press Round-up: Steps taken to heal Arab rift over Lebanon

CAIRO: Headlines of national newspapers are centering on President Hosni Mubarak's meetings…

Pakinam Amer

Train crash kills dozens, injures more than 100

QALYOUB, Egypt: A train crash killed and injured dozens of people in…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

UN to open office in Upper Egypt to serve general development goals for the organization

CAIRO: The United Nations country office is looking into the possibility of…

Sarah El Sirgany

Al-Ahram denies censoring Web sites

CAIRO: Al-Ahram officials have denied claims that the institution intentionally blocked certain…

Sarah El Sirgany

New investors join investment wing of CIB

CAIRO: Investors including businessman Naguib Sawiris are pooling their investment banking and…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Interbank rate drops to 8.35 percent

CAIRO: The median overnight interbank rate on the pound fell on Sunday…

Daily Star Egypt Staff