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Famed Myanmar satirist ‘shocked’ by freedom
He kept his quick wit throughout jail terms, torture and solitary confinement,…
Stone lion resumes post in Spain’s Alhambra
By AFP One of 12 marble lions that stand watch in Spain's…
Five ancient shipwrecks found in central Stockholm
Five shipwrecks dating from the 1500s to the 1700s have been found…
’27 Club’ of dead rockers is a myth, says study
By AFP Fame boosts the risk of early death for rock stars…
Egyptian film program opens in Frankfurt
Looks can be deceiving — especially with a city like Frankfurt. The…
Ballet keeps Polish seniors on their toes
By Maja Czarnecka / AFP Dressed in white tutus, seven pensioners from a…
‘Extremely Loud’ is incredibly phony
By David Germain / AP It is no surprise that the grief-drenched Sept.…
Musical diplomacy in Islamic Cairo
On Thursday night, the US Embassy presented a concert featuring collaboration between…
British writer Christopher Hitchens dead at 62
The renowned British writer and polemicist Christopher Hitchens, whose targets ranged from…
Tales of the country
By Myriam Ghattas The Fourth Panorama of the European Film concluded recently. Taking…