Qatar table tennis says ‘prepared to escalate’ after chaotic vote
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's table tennis association has warned of possible legal action as it disputes the result of a...
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AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower Show
London, United Kingdom -- Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious...
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Wadi Wurayah National Park nominated as UNESCO Heritage Site
The UAE’s first mountain nature reserve, Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah National Park, WWNP, has been put on the UAE’s tentative list...
- Wadi Wurayah National Park is UAE's first mountain nature reserve.
- The nomination has been submitted to UNESCO’S World Heritage Centre for assessment on the basis of the Outstanding Universal Value of Wadi Wurayah’s natural heritage.
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Hollywood grapples with Ukraine ahead of Oscars
Hollywood A-listers are rarely shy about making political statements at the Academy Awards -- despite accusations of hypocrisy.
- Hollywood A-listers are rarely shy about making political statements at the Academy Awards -- despite accusations of hypocrisy
- One example of Hollywood stars using their platform effectively is a GoFundMe site launched by Mila Kunis who was born in Ukraine
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How black-and-white became Hollywood’s favorite new color
"Color allows you brilliantly to describe people, but black-and-white allows you to feel people," Branagh said of his deeply personal...
- Joel Coen's Shakespeare are among a batch of recent movies shot entirely without color
- "The Artist" a silent movie, which was shot in black-and-white won the Oscars in 2012
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April 2 will be first day of Ramadan: International Astronomical Center
It will be possible to see the crescent with a telescope, but not the naked eye, from parts of the...
- Seeing the crescent on Friday, April 1, is not possible with the naked eye from anywhere in the Islamic world
- It can be viewed only through a telescope, but with great difficulty, from parts of Africa and the Americas
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Marilyn Monroe portrait may fetch $200m at auction
Christie's said it expects Andy Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" to become the most expensive 20th century artwork when...
- Christie's described the 40 inch (100 centimeter) by 40 inch portrait as "one of the rarest and most transcendent images in existence."
- Warhol began creating silkscreens of Monroe following the actress's death from a drug overdose aged just 36 in August 1962.
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Iran’s Khamenei hopes for economic upturn in Persian New Year speech
Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation".
- Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation."
- Iran's economy has suffered under stringent sanctions that were reimposed by the US in 2018
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Five ancient tombs discovered in Egypt’s Saqqara
In January 2021, Egypt unveiled ancient treasures found at Saqqara, including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating back to the...
- Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than a dozen pyramids and animal burial sites.
- The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said one of the tombs belonged to a top official named Iry. A limestone sarcophagus and colorful decorations were found in the tomb.
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Gulf region’s biggest wellness festival begins in Saudi Arabia
The AlUla Festival for Recreation and Relaxation, which is considered the largest festival of relaxation and wellness in the Gulf...
- The 10-day event began with the opening of “Five Senses Sanctuary” designed among the rocks of the ancient mountains of the Kingdom of Dadan.
- The launch included the presence of the spokeswoman for women's rights, Manal Rostom, who shared her experiences with the audience.
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Turkey’s Jews see glimpse of past in Netflix series
A groundbreaking Netflix series set among Turkey's Jews has been an unexpected hit there, challenging taboos and enthralling audiences with...
- The global success of Turkish television series -- often with government-pleasing narratives -- has made the country a small-screen superpower
- While minorities once flourished in the cosmopolitan capital of the Ottoman Empire, they suffered persecution as it fell and discrimination ever since
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War heaps misery upon Yemen’s heritage
Yemen's Sira Fortress withstood attacks by the Portuguese and the Turks, but years of war have left the 11th century...
- Sira sits atop a rocky mountain island in the historic district of Crater, a strategic position that once made it a base for British colonial forces
- Yemen's brutal war has not just killed hundreds of thousands, but also laid waste to much of its rich architectural heritage
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From the Ashes: Saudi film inspired by true events set to premiere on Netflix
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - "From the Ashes," a Saudi film inspired by true events, is poised to debut on Netflix...
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Strengthening cultural diversity key focus of Sharjah
“Our annual event agenda is packed with international activities that attract content creators and writers from around the world. This...
Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction
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Original Asterix cover for auction despite legal challenge
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book Asterix and Cleopatre was to go under the hammer...
- The sale was almost blocked by the daughter of the late French illustrator Albert Uderzo, who filed a complaint with Belgian prosecutors.
- Sylvie Uderzo argued that if her father had given the painting away he would have signed and dedicated it.
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Alareer, a professor of English literature at the Islamic University of Gaza, where he taught Shakespeare among other subjects, was...
- Alareer had said a few days after Israel began its ground offensive in October that he refused to leave northern Gaza, the epicenter of the fighting at the time
- In November, Alareer published a poem on X entitled "If I must die" that was shared tens of thousands of times. It concludes with the words: "If I must die, let it bring hope"
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Saudi-backed Newcastle face Champions League reality check
Manchester, United Kingdom - Newcastle must overcome the might of Paris Saint-Germain and a mounting injury list if the Magpies' first...
- Damaging back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left Eddie Howe's men sitting bottom of a devilishly difficult Group F
- Newcastle are aiming to follow in the footsteps of Manchester City as a state-backed project that can go onto dominate English football and conquer Europe