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Silvia Matar: Egyptian visual artist who embodies religious art
December 16, 2015
Silvia Matar: Egyptian visual artist who embodies religious art
Silvia Matar is an Egyptian sculptor who incorporates religious Palestinian sites in her work. Her art is exhibited in Fostat, Old…
Potter’s world is back in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ trailer
December 16, 2015
Potter’s world is back in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ trailer
It's been four years since the wizarding world created by British author J.K. Rowling concluded its cinematic run with the…
New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ lets women take the lead
December 16, 2015
New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ lets women take the lead
The male-centric universe of the original "Star Wars" gives way to a woman warrior and a female version of Yoda…
Two famous Cairo neighborhoods: A look back through history
December 15, 2015
Two famous Cairo neighborhoods: A look back through history
Abbasseya Abbasseya is a famous neighborhood that connects west Cairo to east Cairo. It is where Ain Shams University is located.…
New Taylor Swift book to be ‘written’ by fans
December 15, 2015
New Taylor Swift book to be ‘written’ by fans
Taylor Swift is set to be the subject of a new book – written by her fans. Publishing House Simon &…
Movies that will make headlines in 2016
December 15, 2015
Movies that will make headlines in 2016
From westerns to superheroes, biopics and animals, 2016 is shaping up to be an intense and eclectic year for movie…
No strings attached — but ‘virtual guitar’ wails
December 15, 2015
No strings attached — but ‘virtual guitar’ wails
A guitar with no strings attached has become a reality. British researchers have created a "stringless" virtual guitar that is…
Mexican artist Toledo mourns disappeared, murdered in new show
December 15, 2015
Mexican artist Toledo mourns disappeared, murdered in new show
Bloodshot faces, baked into ceramic pots, grimace in pain. Gnarled fingers poke from ashen clay.
Adele’s ’25’ reigns for 3rd week on Billboard chart, Coldplay at No.2
December 15, 2015
Adele’s ’25’ reigns for 3rd week on Billboard chart, Coldplay at No.2
Adele's record-breaking new album "25" sold another 728,000 copies last week, easily trumping Coldplay's new release, "A Head Full of…
Droids, Stormtroopers and stars turn out for ‘Force Awakens’ premiere
December 15, 2015
Droids, Stormtroopers and stars turn out for ‘Force Awakens’ premiere
The next generation of "Star Wars" films kicked off with an elaborate debut for "The Force Awakens" Monday that served…