Team unearths first Roman-era basilica in Egypt
CAIRO: Egyptian officials say archaeologists have unearthed the first basilica erected in…
Laugh like an Egyptian
By Chitra Kalyani It’s astonishing that stand-up comedy did not gain stage-presence…
Cy Twombly, post-war art giant, dead at 83
Influential US artist Cy Twombly, who died Tuesday aged 83, was a…
Revolution-themed interpretation of Bejart’s ‘Pyramide’ ballet misses the mark
Ballet can now be counted amongst the artistic disciplines touched by Egypt’s…
Super 8’ message: Technology not our friend
By Ted Anthony/ AP It's convenient to assign J.J. Abrams' "Super 8,"…
‘Elliot’ writer’s opera dropped over gay character
A community opera involving hundreds of children and written by the author…
Bai Ling reveals dark memories of Chinese army
Actress Bai Ling said she is confronting a dark chapter from her…
Ibrahim El-Batout on ‘Hawi’, his upcoming movie and future of cinema
F ive years ago, former war reporter and documentary filmmaker Ibrahim El-Batout…
The Cincinnati kid, Ali and The Hustler
CAIRO: In the salons the tassel-loafer lounge lizards glad-hand groupies. Revolution? A…
Ancient Egypt treasure gate unearthed in Luxor
CAIRO: Egyptian and French archaeologists have unearthed a 2,700-year-old stone gate belonging…