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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…
Tortured alive or poisoned to death: The suffering of stray dogs in Egypt
3701 dogs were culled in Giza and civil society organisations can’t afford…
Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged
Activists say the self-styled "Islamic State" has damaged another temple in the…
Egyptians’ road to Germany through documentaries
Egyptian-German cultural exchange competition teaches journalists about media portals in both countries