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Last 'Super Blue Moon' Until 2037

The super blue Moon's stronger gravitational pull makes tides higher

Russian Forces Invade Ukraine

Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin warning other countries not to intervene and Ukraine’s Western allies pledging their support and new rounds of strong sanctions as they condemned the Russian assault.

Egypt’s Top Movie Critic Youssef Cherif Rizkallah Dies

Youssef Cherif Rizkallah helped popularize Hollywood movie reviews on Egyptian and Middle East television

At Least 25 Killed in Locomotive Crash, Fire at Egypt's Central Cairo Station

At least 25 people were killed and dozens injured after a locomotive crashed into a platform at high speed at Cairo's main railway station on Wednesday, causing its fuel tank to explode.

Egyptian-French Movie Star Gamil Ratib Dies

Ratib is widely considered one of the greatest Egyptian movie actors of all time because of his screen presence and personal style

White Supremacists, Counter-Protesters Rally Near White House

Wildfires Kill Dozens in Greece

'Jazz Ambassadors' Tells Story of American Diplomacy Through Music

Jazz Ambassadors, a remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race, features a group of now high profile and legendary jazz performers, including trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie

Egypt's Pioneer of Medical Thriller Genre, Creator of ‘Beyond Metaphysics,’ Dies at 55

One of the most prolific and popular authors in Egypt, Tawfik wrote more than 500 paperbacks and titles, which appealed strongly to young Arabs

Cameroon Claims African Nations Soccer Cup Title, Beating Egypt 2-1

Cameroon wins the African Cup of Nations final soccer match after defeating Egypt 2-1 in Gabon

Muhammad Ali: A Legend And A Cultural Icon Dead at 74

Jazz Icon Ornette Coleman Dies at 85

Grammy and Pulitzer prize-winning musician's album, 'Change of the Century,' ushered in a new jazz style in the late 1950s, known as 'Free Jazz'

Egyptian Author Radwa Ashour Dies at 68

The author, writer, and professor of American and English literature was a strong advocate for the independence of universities in Egypt

Legendary Lebanese Actress, Singer Sabah Dies at 87

Music and film diva, affectionately called 'Sabbouha' by millions of her fans, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, Royal Albert Hall in London, Olympia in Paris, Sydney Opera House in Sydney

Keystone XL Pipeline Protesters Gather in Washington

Dianne Reeves' 'Beautiful Life' Offers Musical Melting Pot

New album, considered a comeback, skilfully blends modern jazz, soul, bossa nova and reggae

Helen Sung Showcases Her Love for Jazz on 'Anthem for A New Day'

Pianist's first release on new label includes original compositions, interpretations of songs by jazz icons Thelonious Monk, Chick Corea

Egypt's Army Takes Power

Head of constitutional court to run country's affairs as interim president

Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali Resigns

Talks on the creation of a new government failed when his Ennahda party rejected his efforts to form a cabinet of technocrats

Star of Egyptian Music Elsherei Dies at 64

Ammar Elsherei was one of Egypt's most popular musicians, penning such prominent songs as 'Habibati' and 'Al Hodoud'