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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…
Bridge to the past: Massachusetts opens 220-year-old time capsule

Bridge to the past: Massachusetts opens 220-year-old time capsule

A 220-year-old time capsule containing coins, documents and other artifacts left by U.S. founding fathers Samuel Adams and Paul Revere…
Expedition to uncover 93 fossils in Fayoum dating back millions of years

Expedition to uncover 93 fossils in Fayoum dating back millions of years

Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy said the Nature Protection Department has sent an expedition of experts from Mansoura University to the…
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