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Washington Monument shrinks slightly with new measurement
February 17, 2015
Washington Monument shrinks slightly with new measurement
The Washington Monument, one of the landmarks of the U.S. capital, is officially 10 inches shorter under a new measurement…
Singer Lady Gaga says she’s engaged to actor Taylor Kinney
February 17, 2015
Singer Lady Gaga says she’s engaged to actor Taylor Kinney
Lady Gaga and her longtime boyfriend, actor Taylor Kinney, have become engaged, the singer said on social media on Monday."He…
Iraqi renowned international architect brings her creative touch to Miami skyline
February 16, 2015
Iraqi renowned international architect brings her creative touch to Miami skyline
For renowned international architect Zaha Hadid, something in Miami never added up: the architecture didn't match the city.
Gauguin painting sells for record $300 million
February 15, 2015
Gauguin painting sells for record $300 million
A painting of two Tahitian girls by the French artist Paul Gauguin has been sold for $300 million, believed to…
Dispute over Israeli arts prize heightens political tension
February 14, 2015
Dispute over Israeli arts prize heightens political tension
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed down in a fight over Israel's most prestigious arts and sciences award on Friday, saying…
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ ties her previous record atop Billboard
February 13, 2015
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ ties her previous record atop Billboard
Taylor Swift walked away empty-handed from the Grammys last weekend, but her consolation prize was yet another week with the…
Palestinian Museum exhibits blend of biblical, modern images against oppression
February 10, 2015
Palestinian Museum exhibits blend of biblical, modern images against oppression
In honor of Pope Francis’s visit to Palestine in May 2014, the Palestinian Museum launched a project entitled, "In the…
Top Grammy moments: Matador Madonna, Dancing Sir Paul and Kanye
February 9, 2015
Top Grammy moments: Matador Madonna, Dancing Sir Paul and Kanye
Step aside winners. The Grammy Awards have long belonged to performers and unexpected moments - and Sunday's show was no…
Censorship Authority: Egypt to no longer cut scenes from movies as of April
February 9, 2015
Censorship Authority: Egypt to no longer cut scenes from movies as of April
Abdel Sattar Fathy, head of the Censorship Authority, said that not a single scene from local or foreign films would…
Gaza music school shines in “Arabs Got Talent” spotlight
February 1, 2015
Gaza music school shines in “Arabs Got Talent” spotlight
On the hugely popular "Arabs Got Talent" TV show in Beirut last month, five young musicians in chequered black-and-white scarves…