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Despite all their differences, harrowing Holocaust drama "Son of Saul" and the coming-of-age tale "Mustang," the two frontrunners for the…

Italian film composer Ennio Morricone, nominated for an Oscar this year for his work on "The Hateful Eight," was awarded…

Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty has announced the discovery of a new tomb that dates back to the pharaonic Middle Kingdom,…

Jordan's "Theeb" has been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at this year's Academy Awards, a first for…

At its height, the College of Fine Arts library at the University of Baghdad housed more than 70,000 books. From…

Pakistan's literary scene is seeing a spirited revival, with packed festivals attracting tens of thousands in a rock concert-like atmosphere…

Even as icons go, there are few as exalted, as scrutinized as Marilyn Monroe. 

The team behind the annual Governors Ball have offered a first glimpse at what food treats Hollywood stars will be…

A Cairo criminal court has sentenced the novelist Ahmed Naji to two years in prison for violating public morals after…

Harper Lee, who wrote one of America's most beloved literary classics, "To Kill a Mockingbird," and surprised readers with a…