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Are Ramadan serials cashing in on censorship?

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

It has become a sort of Ramadan tradition to hear of scriptwriters, actors and directors clashing with censorship authorities over editing decisions allegedly made without their consent. But how much of these rumors are...                    

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From Hollywood to Egypt, a new face is changing the landscape of film casting

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

Passionate and energetic, Mohammed Hassan is thinking big. Mo Nassah, as he is known in the Hollywood film industry, is preparing for the shooting of “Pharaoh Akhnaton,” the first American major motion picture approved...                    

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100 pct of Egypt's honey infected, says study

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

CAIRO: A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Medical Surveillance and Research revealed that 100 percent of the honey produced in Egypt is infected with “Cloramfenicol,” which causes alpastic anemia and...                    

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Oriental Weavers’ stock tumbles on legal fears

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

CAIRO: Carpet-maker Oriental Weavers tumbled 7.87 percent to LE 33.70 after sources at the Egyptian prosecutor's office said that the prosecutor general had requested that the Shoura Council (Upper House of Parliament)...                    

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Lawyers condemn education ministry’s decision to start schools on Sept. 20

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

CAIRO: Two lawyers have initiated legal proceedings against Egypt’s prime minister, the education minister and the minister of higher education in objection to their decision to start the academic year on Sept. 20.They...                    

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Endowments ministry denies banning Ramadan retreats

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

CAIRO: The Ministry of Endowments has not banned Muslims from practicing customary Ramadan mosque retreats (e’tekaf) during the final days of Ramadan, Sheikh Baher Darwish, chairman of the government mosques authority...                    

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Political spectrum unites for Gaza campaign

dailystaregypt.com     yesterday          

CAIRO: Ideological opponents from across the political spectrum have banded together to launch campaigns to lift the siege on Gaza and reopen the Rafah crossing.The initial aim of the campaign is to officially reopen the...                    

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The Benefits and Pitfalls of Platinum Jewelry

bharatbhasha.com     yesterday          

is platinum, however it does have a rich history with its use in decorative pieces dating back to the 7th century and ancient Egypt. The use in jewelry and decor began its rise in Europe in the 18th century however it...                    

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Not To Be Discussed At RNC: How To Tackle Islamic Extremism

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Michael Hirsh has a good article over at Newsweek about the many foreign policy dilemmas Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin needs to get smart about, and soon. That's a point worth unpacking, though not because Palin's own pastor...                    

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Israelis warned of threats abroad

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Israel's anti terrorism unit Thursday warned of threats against Israelis traveling abroad, officials said.Haaretz reported Thursday that Israelis traveling in Sinai, Thailand and Turkey face threats.The Counter Terrorism...                    

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