Culture
Emmylou Harris, Evelyn Glennie win 2015 Polar Music Prize
March 10, 2015
Emmylou Harris, Evelyn Glennie win 2015 Polar Music Prize
US country legend Emmylou Harris and Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie have won Sweden's Polar Music Prize, organizers said Wednesday. The musicians…
Treasure from era of Alexander the Great found in Israel
March 10, 2015
Treasure from era of Alexander the Great found in Israel
Cave explorers in Israel have uncovered a small trove of coins and jewellery from the time of Alexander the Great…
Mohamed Mounir gives concert end of economic conference
March 9, 2015
Mohamed Mounir gives concert end of economic conference
Ilham Abul Fath of Sada Masr said Mohamed Mounir will give a concert at the end of the Sharm al-Sheikh…
Can Franchise Man save Bollywood?
March 9, 2015
Can Franchise Man save Bollywood?
Bollywood is looking for its next superhero, one that can swoop in and provide entertainment to a business bereft of…
Egypt investigates explicit video filmed at the Pyramids
March 9, 2015
Egypt investigates explicit video filmed at the Pyramids
Egypt is investigating how foreign tourists managed to film a pornographic video near the Giza pyramids, the government said. "There is…
Iraq calls for air power to protect antiquities
March 9, 2015
Iraq calls for air power to protect antiquities
Iraq urged a US-led military coalition on Sunday to use air power to protect the country's antiquities from Islamic State fighters…
Actress Emma Watson urges more men to fight for gender equality
March 9, 2015
Actress Emma Watson urges more men to fight for gender equality
British actress Emma Watson urged more men and boys on Sunday to take a stand for women's rights and be…
Borg al-Arab Culture Palace holds seminar on Martyr’s Day
March 9, 2015
Borg al-Arab Culture Palace holds seminar on Martyr’s Day
The Borg Al-Arab Culture Palace in Alexandria is holding a seminar on Monday entitled "The Martyr's Day." The seminar will commemorate…
This day in history: International Women’s Day
March 8, 2015
This day in history: International Women’s Day
On 8 March of every year, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. The celebration dates back to the 19th century, during…
Morocco’s ‘Fievres’ beats ‘Timbuktu’ for top prize at African film festival
March 8, 2015
Morocco’s ‘Fievres’ beats ‘Timbuktu’ for top prize at African film festival
“Fievres”, a film by Moroccan director Hicham Ayouch, won the top prize at this year’s FESPACO film festival in Burkina…