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Living in moderation

CAIRO: Being an Islamist is an already assuming task, even in a…

Joseph Mayton

Imprisoned journalist hopes for a pardon

CAIRO: Local press and human rights organizations are still fuming over the…

Pakinam Amer

Beyond the alphabet

CAIRO: New in the country? Troubled by the fact that you still…

Sarah El Sirgany

Press Round-up

CAIRO: As Egypt's national press is continuously focused on covering President Hosni…

Pakinam Amer

Contemporary art seeks to step out of Pharaohs' shadow

CAIRO: Egyptian art is often reduced to ancient statues, sarcophagi and the…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Sandstorm wreaks havoc on transportation

CAIRO: Egyptian authorities diverted some flights and delayed the takeoff of others…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Filming gone too far?

CAIRO: Israeli filmmaker and journalist Nimrod Kamer put together a nine minute…

Farah El Alfy

Al-Hadary the hero

CAIRO: Goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadary was once again the hero of Egypt as…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Australia suspends cattle exports to Egypt over mistreatment charges

SYDNEY: Australia on Sunday announced a temporary ban on the export of…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Egypt says containing spread of bird flu

CAIRO: Egypt said on Friday it was containing the spread of avian…

Daily Star Egypt Staff