Culture
WWI Ypres gas attack sears the memory 100 years on
April 19, 2015
WWI Ypres gas attack sears the memory 100 years on
One hundred years ago, a green cloud of chlorine gas drifted gently towards Allied trenches around Ypres, promising an agonizing…
Amr Diab’s lawsuit against MBC Masr channel adjourned to May 24
April 19, 2015
Amr Diab’s lawsuit against MBC Masr channel adjourned to May 24
The Administrative Court adjourned on Sunday a lawsuit filed by well-known singer Amr Diab against the privately-owned TV channel MBC…
Ringo Starr among 2015 inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
April 19, 2015
Ringo Starr among 2015 inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on…
My, my! Many Britons ignorant about Battle of Waterloo
April 19, 2015
My, my! Many Britons ignorant about Battle of Waterloo
As Britain prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a survey shows that many Britons know…
Naguib Mahfouz’s favorite cafes
April 18, 2015
Naguib Mahfouz’s favorite cafes
The friendship between Awad Bahr, the manager of Ali Baba cafe, and the deceased Nobel-laureate Naguib Mahfouz started when Bahr…
Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients
April 18, 2015
Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients
For 94-year-old Louise Irving, who suffers from dementia, waking up every day to a video with a familiar face and…
Actress Rania Youssef to take part in Sobky’s new movie
April 18, 2015
Actress Rania Youssef to take part in Sobky’s new movie
Actress Rania Youssef has been selected by film producer Ahmed al-Sobky for a role in the new movie "Shad Agzaa".
Shooting of ‘The Pledge’ series to conclude next week
April 18, 2015
Shooting of ‘The Pledge’ series to conclude next week
“The Pledge” ("Al-Ahd") series will finish shooting all of its scenes next week. Director Khaled Mari’e will soon start working on the…
Kate Winslet says she can ‘never stop learning’ how to act
April 18, 2015
Kate Winslet says she can ‘never stop learning’ how to act
Kate Winslet has won numerous awards including an Oscar as well as widespread critical acclaim in her 20-year acting career…
Archaeological sites receive visitors for free on World Heritage Day
April 18, 2015
Archaeological sites receive visitors for free on World Heritage Day
Egyptian archaeological sites listed on the World Heritage List will allow all visitors, including Egyptians and foreigners, to enjoy the…