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Over 700 Egyptian artifacts in peril after Brazil’s National Museum fire
September 4, 2018
Over 700 Egyptian artifacts in peril after Brazil’s National Museum fire
More than 700 Egyptian historical artifacts face an uncertain fate after the huge fire that destroyed the National Museum…
US playwright, ‘king of comedy’ Neil Simon dead at 91
August 27, 2018
US playwright, ‘king of comedy’ Neil Simon dead at 91
Neil Simon, the prolific and Pulitzer Prize-winning US playwright celebrated as the king of comedy who won more Oscar…
Esteemed Egyptian puppeteer Nagy Shaker passes away at 86
August 19, 2018
Esteemed Egyptian puppeteer Nagy Shaker passes away at 86
Saturday was a dark day for puppet enthusiasts as Egyptian puppeteer Nagy Shaker lost his battle to illness, passing…
Actress Ghada Adel, director Magdy al-Hawary separated
August 17, 2018
Actress Ghada Adel, director Magdy al-Hawary separated
After a marriage of over 20 years, actress Ghada Adel has announced her separation from director and producer Magdy al-Hawary,…
Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga reiterates his support for gay rights
August 15, 2018
Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga reiterates his support for gay rights
Egyptian actor and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Khaled Abol Naga restated his support for gay rights on Twitter, writing that…
Beatles’ Indian hideaway comes together, 50 years on
August 13, 2018
Beatles’ Indian hideaway comes together, 50 years on
Fifty years after the Beatles came to India, the bungalows where the Fab Four lived, the post office where…
Egypt’s Culture Ministry restores Khedive Ismail statue
August 10, 2018
Egypt’s Culture Ministry restores Khedive Ismail statue
Egypt’s Culture Ministry has restored the Khedive Ismail statue in Ismailia governate, after its federally-unauthorized repainting at the apparent hands…
Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt not paying ‘meaningful’ child support in new court docs
August 8, 2018
Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt not paying ‘meaningful’ child support in new court docs
Angelina Jolie is claiming in court documents obtained by CNN that Brad Pitt is not pulling his weight when…
West Hollywood council says Trump’s Walk of Fame star must go
August 8, 2018
West Hollywood council says Trump’s Walk of Fame star must go
A small district of Los Angeles has asked that Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame be…
Janet Jackson, Cardi B to play festival for foreign aid
August 7, 2018
Janet Jackson, Cardi B to play festival for foreign aid
Pop legend Janet Jackson and fast-rising rapper Cardi B will headline the Global Citizen festival in New York to…