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Anita Ekberg: cinematic sex-symbol of la Dolce Vita

Anita Ekberg: cinematic sex-symbol of la Dolce Vita

The actress Anita Ekberg, who has died aged 83, is likely to be remembered for a single scene in which…
12,000 antiquities renovated to be displayed at Grand Museum: Minister

12,000 antiquities renovated to be displayed at Grand Museum: Minister

Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb inspected on Saturday the new Grand Egyptian Museum to check work progress and ensure the timeline…
Pakistani cartoonists tread fine line in land of blasphemy laws

Pakistani cartoonists tread fine line in land of blasphemy laws

In the face of Pakistan's prolific use of blasphemy laws and a culture of political violence, cartoonists must tread a…
Man keeps one of a kind historical book on Siwa Oasis

Man keeps one of a kind historical book on Siwa Oasis

"History of Siwa People Life Since Islamic Conquest Until 1327 AH," a book one can only see at the home…
Grand Budapest Hotel leads Bafta nominations

Grand Budapest Hotel leads Bafta nominations

Wes Anderson's stylish comedy "The Grand Budapest Hotel" led the pack with 11 nominations on Friday for the Baftas, the…
Houellebecq stops plugging new book after Paris attack

Houellebecq stops plugging new book after Paris attack

French author Michel Houellebecq has suspended the promotion of his new novel "Submission", a dystopian vision of France under Islamic…
Misr International Film to hold memorial for late director Asmaa al-Bakry

Misr International Film to hold memorial for late director Asmaa al-Bakry

Misr International Films company will hold a memorial service for deceased director Asmaa al-Bakry next Sunday at 6:30 pm at…
Heneidy to shoot new movie ad banner Thursday

Heneidy to shoot new movie ad banner Thursday

Actor Mohamed Heneidy confirmed that he will be filming Thursday the ad banner of his movie “Yom Maloush Lazma” (An Unecessary…
Morocco approves Exodus film, after offending sections cut

Morocco approves Exodus film, after offending sections cut

The Ridley Scott biblical epic "Exodus," that was banned in Morocco for violating Islamic precepts, will be shown once again…
‘Blue Dog’ painting valued at $250,000 stolen from New Orleans gallery

‘Blue Dog’ painting valued at $250,000 stolen from New Orleans gallery

A painting by Louisiana artist George Rodrigue with an estimated value of $250,000 that depicts the artist as a blue…
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