Culture
Bibliotheca Alexandrina publishes book on Egyptian ancient language
June 22, 2015
Bibliotheca Alexandrina publishes book on Egyptian ancient language
The Writing and Scripts Center, affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has issued a new book entitled ‘Words From Life in…
Zawya offers first cinematic experience for the visually disabled in Egypt
June 21, 2015
Zawya offers first cinematic experience for the visually disabled in Egypt
In an unprecedented move, Masreya Media and Zawya (Odeon) Cinema teamed up last week in an effort to showcase a…
Kanye West, Future perform at Birthday Bash 20 in Atlanta
June 21, 2015
Kanye West, Future perform at Birthday Bash 20 in Atlanta
Kanye West pranced across the stage and knelt on his knees during a performance that left many repeating the words…
Lightning damages 188-year-old George Washington monument in Maryland
June 21, 2015
Lightning damages 188-year-old George Washington monument in Maryland
The oldest monument dedicated to George Washington, the first president of the United States, has been partially damaged in a…
Auctioneers eye US$1 billion takings in London’s summer art sales
June 21, 2015
Auctioneers eye US$1 billion takings in London’s summer art sales
With an Atlantic tailwind from May auctions in New York in which the two biggest auction houses sold more than…
Actress: 25 January was a revolution of beggars and thugs
June 21, 2015
Actress: 25 January was a revolution of beggars and thugs
Actress Ola Ghanem said she was very satisfied with the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, saying: "I am delighted…
Kim Kardashian’s Spot on Public Radio Show Angers Listeners
June 20, 2015
Kim Kardashian’s Spot on Public Radio Show Angers Listeners
An appearance by Kim Kardashian on the National Public Radio show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" has angered some…
NGO: Famed Syria mosaic museum damaged in barrel bombing
June 20, 2015
NGO: Famed Syria mosaic museum damaged in barrel bombing
Syria's best-known mosaic museum in the northern rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan has been seriously damaged in a regime barrel…
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ will not be offered on Apple Music
June 20, 2015
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ will not be offered on Apple Music
Pop star Taylor Swift will not be making her hit album "1989" available on Apple Inc's upcoming streaming service, the…
The Empire strikes back … at a secret London location
June 20, 2015
The Empire strikes back … at a secret London location
Hooded jawas search for treasures and stormtroopers patrol the streets on the lookout for suspicious activity.