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Edward Snowden receives freedom of speech prize
Snowden appeared via a live video link to accept the Norwegian Academy…
Why the BBC were wrong to pick Tel Aviv as the best city for expats
It is a vibrant city with great beaches, fantastic food and a…
Cultural treasures are also victims of war
The “Islamic State” militant group recently smashed several art pieces at the…
The power of iconography: How Aylan Kurdi’s picture moved the world
What makes a photograph iconic? Why do some images touch us more…
Season of change at the Beethovenfest
"Before one can portray something, one must embody it," Beethoven once said.…
‘Islamic State’ blows up tower tombs at Syria’s Palmyra
"Islamic State" ("IS") has blown up three ancient tower tombs in Palmyra.…
German peace prize for Syrian poet Adonis sparks outrage
Syrian poet Adonis has not vocally criticized the Assad regime. Now the…
10 things you didn’t know about Beethoven
How did a rat change Beethoven's life? Was he really a grouch?…
Venice Film Festival draws Hollywood stars despite Canadian competition
The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world…