Film festivals unite to stream movies free on YouTube
After the Coronavirus pandemic shuttered movie theaters and forced the cancellation of annual showcases in Cannes and New York, more than 20 film festivals...
Egyptian actor’s trans son sued for Instagram post about LGBT+ activist’s suicide
CAIRO, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The transgender son of one of Egypt's most famous actors is being sued for promoting homosexuality among young people...
Turkish court sentences nightclub shooting suspect to life in jail
ISTANBUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A Turkish court sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday the main suspect in a gun attack at an Istanbul...
Atlanta United wraps up Martinez sale to Saudi Arabian club
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United finalized the sale of midfielder Pity Martinez to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr on Monday.
A former South American player of the...
Israel in uproar over Argentina pre-World Cup friendly snub
The sports-crazed nation of Israel was in uproar Wednesday over Argentina's abrupt cancellation of a World Cup warmup match following pro-Palestinian protests, with some...
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure.
In a video conference, President Hassan Rouhani...
Syrian dancer performs in deserted Paris
The Syrian dancer and choreographer, Yara al-Hasbani, has drown crowds across France for her performances in public squares and parks. She is used to...
Tunisia protest figure released after new clashes in deprived south
Tunis, (AFP) - A protest leader in southern Tunisia was released Wednesday, a lawyer said, four days after his arrest amid angry protests over...
Egypt investigates disappearance of Africa Cup trophy
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian soccer authorities are investigating the disappearance of several trophies, including the Africa Cup of Nations trophy the Pharaohs were awarded...
Instagram fights misinformation over Coronavirus
In a step to stop the spread of misinformation on the image-centric social network, Instagram said Tuesday it was ramping up efforts to promote...
