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Saudi Arabia lifts decades-long ban on cinemas

Riyadh - Emirates Voice

Saudi Arabia on Monday lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas, part of a series of social reforms by the powerful crown prince that are shaking up the ultra-conservative kingdom. The government said it would begin licensing cinemas immediately and the first movie theatres are expected to open next March, in a decision that could boost the kingdom's nascent film industry.Read more

April 20 - May 20

Arab Today

February 27, 2017 You feel threatened by someone who is commanding the spotlight. Instead of drawing attention to your own problems, be quiet and respectful. You'll make a much better impression by underplaying difficulties than exaggerating them. Everyone has hardships. How you deal with these challenges is a good indication of your personal character. If you're finding it hard toRead more

In Oprah’s footsteps: Beyonce plans TV network

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Beyonce is hailed as one of the most rich and powerful women in the USA and now Queen B is planning to step her game up even further by creating a TV network just like Oprah Winfrey. The Sun reports that together, with her management firm Parkwood, Beyonce has planned to launch her own channel which she intends to getRead more

5.4-magnitude earthquake reported in Afghanistan with epicenter in Badakhshan

Kabul - MENA

A relatively powerful earthquake jolted capital Kabul and the surrounding areas of the city later this afternoon. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Northwest of Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press said. According to USGS the earthquake started 45km Northwest of Alaqahdariye Kiran wa Munjan district with the location recorded 36.434°N 70.670°E having aRead more

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Deep Off Tonga

Sydney - QNA

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude struck 572 kilometers (355 miles) beneath the earth's surface on Friday about 340 kilometres west of the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, the United States Geological Survey reported. There was no indication of a tsunami warning according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The temblor was revised down from an initial readingRead more

Death toll from Ecuador earthquake climbs to 646

Quito - Arab Today

The death toll from last Saturday's earthquake in Ecuador has climbed to 646, FOX News quoted President Rafael Correa as saying on Saturday, adding that 130 people are still missing. In his traditional weekly activity report, Correa said that 12,492 people have received treatment after being injured in the temblor, one of the most powerful ever to strike the AndeanRead more