Culture
Fadeout near for traveling ‘Cinema Paradiso’ in Portugal
November 10, 2015
Fadeout near for traveling ‘Cinema Paradiso’ in Portugal
Shades of Oscar-winning classic "Cinema Paradiso" run through the life of Antonio Feliciano, a sprightly 75-year-old who fears he may…
After a three-year facelift, Rodin museum in Paris reopens doors
November 10, 2015
After a three-year facelift, Rodin museum in Paris reopens doors
After three years of renovation, Paris' Musee Rodin reopens its doors this week, with new displays of the French sculptor's…
Author, communist figure Khalil Kalfat dies at 74
November 10, 2015
Author, communist figure Khalil Kalfat dies at 74
Prominent translator, art critic and leftist figure Khalil Kalfat passed away on Monday, at the age of 74. Born in 1941…
Will Smith to return to rap with tour
November 9, 2015
Will Smith to return to rap with tour
Will Smith, one of the first mainstream rappers who has since become an Oscar-nominated actor, is returning to music with…
French-Tunisian writer leads field for French literary gong
November 9, 2015
French-Tunisian writer leads field for French literary gong
Veteran Franco-Tunisian author, Hedi Kaddour, is the favorite to win France's top literary award, the Goncourt, when it is announced…
The story of a blind oboe player
November 9, 2015
The story of a blind oboe player
Hajja Zeinab, 55, is a blind oboe player with the al-Nour wal Amal (Light and Hope) orchestra. She has been playing…
Sam Smith, on year off, just can’t stop working
November 9, 2015
Sam Smith, on year off, just can’t stop working
British soul singer sensation Sam Smith desperately wants to take a year off. But he just can't stop working on…
Abbas al-Akkad statue altered following criticism
November 9, 2015
Abbas al-Akkad statue altered following criticism
Officials have made alterations to the bust of Egyptian writer Abbas al-Akkad, following a wave of criticism on social media…
Marcel Khalife to perform at Arab Music Festival closing ceremony
November 9, 2015
Marcel Khalife to perform at Arab Music Festival closing ceremony
Lebanese composer, singer and oud player Marcel Khalife has said he will be performing during the closing ceremony of the…
‘Spectre’ tops ‘The Peanuts Movie’ with $73 million
November 9, 2015
‘Spectre’ tops ‘The Peanuts Movie’ with $73 million
James Bond and Charlie Brown brought the box office roaring back to life, as "Spectre" and "The Peanuts Movie" attracted…