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FACTBOX: A selection of Omar Sharif’s films
July 11, 2015
FACTBOX: A selection of Omar Sharif’s films
Omar Sharif, one of the few Arab actors to make it big in Hollywood, has died, Egyptian state television reported.Following…
World’s best-dressed nations — and how to fit in
July 10, 2015
World’s best-dressed nations — and how to fit in
First impressions count.That, no doubt, is why few first dates take place in lederhosen. For the traditional Germans among us, no…
‘Hunger Games’ trailer unveiled at Comic-Con
July 10, 2015
‘Hunger Games’ trailer unveiled at Comic-Con
"Hunger Games" stars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth unveiled Thursday a new trailer and poster for the dystopian franchise's finale,…
Ben Affleck co-writes and directs upcoming blockbuster
July 10, 2015
Ben Affleck co-writes and directs upcoming blockbuster
After he finishes directing "Live by Night," US actor Ben Affleck could begin work on a standalone "Batman" film in…
Actor Sami al-Adl dies at 69
July 10, 2015
Actor Sami al-Adl dies at 69
Dr Medhat al-Adl, brother of Sami al-Adl, said the actor passed away on Friday, at the age of 69. The funeral…
Americans more likely to ban books than any other media
July 9, 2015
Americans more likely to ban books than any other media
A new Harris Poll shows that since 2011, the percentage of American adults who feel there are books on sale…
Michael Douglas on ‘Ant-Man’ and being a good guy
July 9, 2015
Michael Douglas on ‘Ant-Man’ and being a good guy
From "Fatal Attraction" and "Wall Street" to last year's "Beyond the Reach," Michael Douglas has never shied away from characters…
James Bond comic confirmed for November
July 8, 2015
James Bond comic confirmed for November
The world's best-known British spy is about to get his first on-going comic series in over two decades.Set to be…
Lena Hoschek opens Berlin Fashion Week with Provence-inspired line
July 8, 2015
Lena Hoschek opens Berlin Fashion Week with Provence-inspired line
Berlin Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday with Austrian designer Lena Hoschek presenting a spring/summer 2016 collection inspired by an…
Egyptian teenager chosen among 25 most creative artists globally
July 7, 2015
Egyptian teenager chosen among 25 most creative artists globally
At 18 years old, Egyptian Ahmed Emad Eldin was selected as one of the most creative visual artists under the…