Culture
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…
Winner of France Got Talent awarded title in Arab version
March 8, 2015
Winner of France Got Talent awarded title in Arab version
The winner of France Got Talent 2006, Salah Entertainer, was named winner of the Arab version of the famous US…
Yousra: ‘Personality of the Year’ award is a great honor
March 8, 2015
Yousra: ‘Personality of the Year’ award is a great honor
Movie star Yousra was awarded “Personality of the Year for 2015” by the Cultural Center for Arab Heritage in France for…
Top 10 art museums in the world
March 7, 2015
Top 10 art museums in the world
Whether it's the Louvre, the Metropolitan or the Tate, some of the world's top art museums have become destinations in…
Amal Clooney to lecture on human rights law at Columbia University
March 7, 2015
Amal Clooney to lecture on human rights law at Columbia University
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney will join Columbia Law School as a visiting faculty member this spring, the New York-based…
Paris museums consider selfie-stick ban for safety
March 7, 2015
Paris museums consider selfie-stick ban for safety
Bad news for selfie-stick lovers. Museums in Paris are moving towards banning the popular devices, which allow smartphone owners to…