Culture
Turkish exhibit shows World War One propaganda was part of the everyday
April 1, 2015
Turkish exhibit shows World War One propaganda was part of the everyday
Beer mugs and embroidered handkerchiefs are among the everyday items repurposed for World War One propaganda and now on display…
South African comic Noah will replace Jon Stewart
March 31, 2015
South African comic Noah will replace Jon Stewart
The choice of South African comic Trevor Noah as Jon Stewart's replacement on "The Daily Show" advances an intriguing new…
Union: Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor Castle faces first labor dispute
March 31, 2015
Union: Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor Castle faces first labor dispute
Staff at Windsor Castle, one of the residences of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, are considering withdrawing some services to tourists such…
After actor’s death, ‘Furious 7’ director drives film to finish
March 30, 2015
After actor’s death, ‘Furious 7’ director drives film to finish
When his lead actor died suddenly, James Wan knew there was not another director who could give him advice on…
Party like it’s 3000 BC: Egyptian beer vessels unearthed in Tel Aviv
March 30, 2015
Party like it’s 3000 BC: Egyptian beer vessels unearthed in Tel Aviv
Fragments of ancient beer-brewing basins unearthed in Tel Aviv indicate that Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago had settled farther…
Scenarist: Shooting of ‘Neswan Qaderat’ show to start shortly
March 30, 2015
Scenarist: Shooting of ‘Neswan Qaderat’ show to start shortly
Scenarist Ahmed Atef has announced that the shooting of his new series "Neswan Qadera" (Capable Women) will start within a…
Britain to offer all infants meningitis B vaccine
March 30, 2015
Britain to offer all infants meningitis B vaccine
Britain says it will become the first country to offer all babies a vaccine for potentially fatal meningitis B after…
Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at iHeartRadio Awards
March 30, 2015
Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at iHeartRadio Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards should be called the iHeartTaylorSwift Awards. The pop singer cleaned house at the show Sunday, winning artist…
‘Home’ trumps expectations with $54 million debut
March 30, 2015
‘Home’ trumps expectations with $54 million debut
Jeffrey Katzenberg must be breathing a huge sigh of relief after the embattled DreamWorks Animation chief scored a much needed…
Grand Museum Chief: King Tutankhamun’s throne chair not broken
March 30, 2015
Grand Museum Chief: King Tutankhamun’s throne chair not broken
Grand Egyptian Museum Director Tareq Sayyed denied news about a fracture in King Tutankhamun’s throne chair, saying that the items…