Culture
New ‘Mad Max’ delivers a singular thrill – with high style
May 14, 2015
New ‘Mad Max’ delivers a singular thrill – with high style
"Mad Max: Fury Road" is a movie of singularities. "Furiosa Imperator" Charlize Theron is a woman missing a forearm, "Mad…
Tom Hanks returns as symbologist Robert Langdon in ‘Inferno’
May 14, 2015
Tom Hanks returns as symbologist Robert Langdon in ‘Inferno’
Tom Hanks reprises the role of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in the film version of Dan Brown's thriller "Inferno," unlocking…
Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement
May 14, 2015
Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said on Thursday he agreed with the UNESCO to establish an Egypt-chaired international advisory committee that…
Cannes 2015: What to expect at this year’s film festival
May 14, 2015
Cannes 2015: What to expect at this year’s film festival
From an Italian movie extravaganza to a crackdown on selfies, FRANCE 24 lifts the curtain on the crucial – and…
Bill Cosby to advocate for education in rural Alabama
May 14, 2015
Bill Cosby to advocate for education in rural Alabama
Embattled actor and comedian Bill Cosby will visit Alabama on Thursday and Friday for events aimed at highlighting schools in…
Cannes 2015: Salma Hayek, eat your heart out
May 14, 2015
Cannes 2015: Salma Hayek, eat your heart out
In a movie filled with strikingly lavish images, those of Salma Hayek eating the heart of a sea monster in…
History a casualty in Yemen’s war as bombs smash ancient sites
May 14, 2015
History a casualty in Yemen’s war as bombs smash ancient sites
Folklore calls Yemen the cradle of the Arabs but its ancient heritage is being destroyed as the Arab world's most…
Dubai police investigates verbal attack against Egyptian actress
May 13, 2015
Dubai police investigates verbal attack against Egyptian actress
Major General Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansoury, deputy commander in chief for criminal investigations' affairs with the Dubai police, said the attack…
Fashion shows come to Cairo’s streets
May 13, 2015
Fashion shows come to Cairo’s streets
If you are looking to get a glimpse of the latest fashion trends, the capital’s busiest high streets are bringing…
Actor Khaled al-Sawy to speak about his struggle with Hepatitis C
May 13, 2015
Actor Khaled al-Sawy to speak about his struggle with Hepatitis C
Actor Khaled al-Sawy will talk about his nine-year struggle with Hepatitis C on Friday, in the weekly "Nazra" show, aired…