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Castelbajac Reinvents Notre-Dame’s Liturgical Vestments
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Bursts of red, blue, green, and yellow velvet radiate from a large golden cross affixed to a humble ecru wool gabardine: on Friday, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac revealed to AFP the new liturgical vestments for Notre-Dame de Paris. Light reflects off a door resembling a stained-glass window in a Paris apartment in the 17th arrondissement, cluttered ...
Caravaggio's Rare Portrait of Pope Urban VIII Unveiled in Rome
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A rare and previously unseen painting by the Italian master Caravaggio is being displayed to the public for the first time in Rome. The Portrait of Maffeo Barberini, which depicts the future Pope Urban VIII, will be part of a new exhibition running from November 23 to February 23 at the Barberini Palace. The portrait, part of a private collection, ...
Breyten Breytenbach, Poet and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Has Died
This is Beirut 2024-11-25 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Breyten Breytenbach, one of the most honored South African writers, left an indelible mark on literature and activism. Born in 1939 in Bonnievale, a small town in the Western Cape, he grew up speaking Afrikaans, a language often tied to South Africa’s oppressive apartheid system. Yet, Breytenbach transformed his mother tongue into a powerful ...
The Good and the Bad: Two Sides of the Same Coin
David Sahyoun 2024-11-13 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
"The good only dream of what the bad actually do." This quote from Plato, later referenced by Freud, could be seen as an epitome of The Interpretation of Dreams, the cornerstone of Freud's theory that a dream is a disguised fulfillment of a repressed desire. For Freud, dreams, like fantasies, play a crucial role in the human unconscious. ...
America’s Heartfelt Gift to Notre-Dame
This is Beirut 2024-11-26 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Americans have shown an outpouring of support for the restoration of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, donating millions of dollars in the wake of the devastating 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the iconic structure. With contributions ranging from small gifts of $10 to major pledges of $10 million, U.S. donors have been pivotal in the rebuilding ...
Ceasefire: The Day After with Chelsea Al Arif, Our Special Correspondent in South Lebanon
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-11-27 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
After two months of intense fighting, a ceasefire has been put into effect. As the region begins to recover, our special correspondent Chelsea Al Arif is on the ground, traveling through South Lebanon to report on the first hours and days following this fragile truce. Her journey started in Tyre, a coastal city that was one of the epicenters of ...
'Conclave': Secrets, Betrayal, and Power Struggles Inside the Vatican
This is Beirut 2024-11-30 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Vatican becomes the epicenter of a gripping political thriller with Conclave, in theaters starting December 4. Led by a brilliant cast headed by Ralph Fiennes, the film delves into the behind-the-scenes drama of a conclave, as its name suggests, where cardinals, ambitions, and betrayals intertwine, revealing a world of secrets and maneuvering ...
Tsunami Warning After 7.0 Quake Off California Coast
This is Beirut 2024-12-05 22:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A powerful earthquake struck Thursday off the coast of northern California, sparking a tsunami warning, US seismologists said. The 7.0-magnitude quake was recorded at a depth of just 10 kilometers (six miles), almost 100 kilometers west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the United States Geological Survey. "Based on preliminary earthquake ...
Russia Ready to Defend Itself Through "Any Means", Lavrov Says
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 05:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said he hoped Ukraine's allies took "seriously" Moscow's recent use of a hypersonic missile in the conflict there, and warned that Russia was ready to use "any means" to defend itself. The United States and its allies "must understand that we would be ready to use ...
Judge Pronounces Verdict Over Infant Abuse at Garderêve Nursery
Youssef Diab 2024-12-06 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Over a year following the disturbing revelation of child abuse at the Garderêve Nursery in Jdeidet Al-Metn, which significantly impacted public perception in Lebanon, the Lebanese judiciary has reached a verdict in the case. This decision provides closure for the children who were rescued from the hands of a caregiver who lacked compassion and ...
Football: Lebanon's Epic Victory in Myanmar
Makram Haddad 2024-11-19 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Football Friendly game Myanmar
Despite an extremely unfavorable context, marked by a deadly war ravaging the country, the Lebanese national football team secured an impressive 3-2 victory on Tuesday against Myanmar in an international friendly match played at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. This success is part of the Cedars' preparation for the continuation of the 2027 AFC ...
'Between Homes' by Chloé Khoury Showcased in Portugal
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-11-13 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Chloé Khoury's film, Between Homes, is a five-minute introspective journey between Lebanon and France. At the festival, other films were also screened and received special mentions, including The Caterpillars by Michelle and Noel Keserwany, and The Sea and the Waves by Liana and Renaud. In Between Homes, Chloé Khoury explores the sense of ...
Ancient Treasures Unearthed Beneath Athens’ Modern Streets
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a striking reminder of Athens’ rich historical tapestry, laborers digging a trench for natural gas pipelines unearthed a marble statue and Roman-era artifacts near the Acropolis. Greece’s Culture Ministry announced the discovery on Tuesday, highlighting its significance to the country’s archaeological heritage. The centerpiece of the ...
Mpox Crisis: Over 1,100 Lives Lost in Africa
This is Beirut 2024-10-18 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The mpox epidemic, formerly known as monkeypox, continues to wreak havoc in Africa. On October 17, the health agency of the African Union reported a tragic toll of 1,100 deaths on the continent since the beginning of the year. With a total of 42,000 cases recorded, the situation risks becoming “out of control,” in the words of the agency, ...
Silent Films of Sherlock Holmes Make a Grand Return to Screens After a Century
This is Beirut 2024-10-09 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fans of Sherlock Holmes are in for a treat: silent films about the adventures of London's most celebrated detective have been restored a century after their creation and are scheduled for release starting mid-October. In the 45 episodes of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and two restored feature films, the detective is portrayed by Eille ...
Talking About War with Your Children: A Necessity, Not an Option
David Sahyoun 2024-10-09 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
War has taken hold of our country, and it seems likely to go on, with its devastating consequences both collectively and individually. Our environment is saturated with the rumble of bombings, shell explosions, sonic booms and other terrifying sounds. Everyone, whether near or far from the war zones, is experiencing the exhausting effects of ...
Donald Trump's Tumultuous Past Explored in New Biopic 'The Apprentice' Released Before Elections
This is Beirut 2024-10-11 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The explosive Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice will debut in US theaters this Friday. Filmmakers are betting it will attract audiences in a nation deeply divided, just weeks before Trump faces Kamala Harris in a crucial electoral showdown. The film, spotlighting the Republican candidate’s early years, has elicited legal threats from Trump’s ...
Crowned with the Nobel Prize in Literature: Han Kang, Anatomist of the Soul
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-10-11 16:14 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nobel Price Literature South Korea
Born on November 27, 1970, in Gwangju, Han Kang is the daughter of writer Han Seung-won. Her childhood and writing have been forever marked by the bloody suppression of the Gwangju Uprising in her hometown in 1980, when she was just 9 years old. Although her family had moved to Seoul just before the tragedy, her accidental discovery of photos of ...
Dutch Museum Displays Andy Warhol's Queens in "Royal Edition" Exhibition
This is Beirut 2024-10-12 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A Dutch museum recently unveiled a rare collection of prints by Andy Warhol, depicting female royalty, crafted shortly before the pop art icon's untimely death 36 years ago. Titled Royal Edition, the exhibition at the stately Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn showcases 16 prints of reigning queens. The portraits include that of the former Dutch queen, ...
'Endurance': In the Footsteps of a Legendary Shipwreck
This is Beirut 2024-10-17 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A century after the sinking of the Endurance, the famous ship of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton, a documentary titled Endurance reveals the “breathtaking” preservation conditions of the wreck, discovered two years ago at a depth of 3,000 meters in the Weddell Sea, off Antarctica. Produced by National Geographic, Endurance showcases ...
“Monsieur Aznavour”: The Rise of a Legend
This is Beirut 2024-10-19 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A singer. A voice. A legend. Charles Aznavour, with his distinctive stature and unique timbre, left an indelible mark on French song during his lifetime and well beyond his death. His words and melodies have cradled entire generations for decades, touching millions of hearts. The film Monsieur Aznavour, set to release on Wednesday, October 23, in ...
Democracy as It Should Be!
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-11-05 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For anyone involved in US politics, either directly or indirectly, the nation's democracy stands out as one of the most dynamic globally. Its freedoms extend far and wide, allowing for robust criticism of presidential candidates and the president himself. American elections carry substantial weight and serve as a profound lesson in democracy for ...
With “Pop Forever,” Pop Art Shines in Paris
Béatrice Moreau 2024-10-19 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From October 17, 2024, to February 24, 2025, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris becomes the epicenter of Pop Art with its exhibition Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &… This ambitious retrospective offers visitors a complete immersion in one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century, whose impact continues to resonate in ...
War Equivocations
Charles Chartouni 2024-10-28 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli-Iranian wars continue on an unhindered course, and the likelihood of an imminent resolution is minimal. There is little chance for a negotiated outcome unless the Iranian proxies are defeated and the power equations are irreversibly changed. The truce proposals broadcasted by the United States, France, the European Union and the United ...
Heritage: Are Tyre and Baalbeck Collateral Victims of Human Murderous Madness?
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-10-30 16:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Baalbeck Tyre War World Heritage
Tyre and Baalbeck, Lebanon’s ancient gems, are shaken by the relentless bombardment. Recent Israeli airstrikes near these UNESCO World Heritage sites jeopardize an irreplaceable cultural legacy. An evacuation order for Baalbeck has foreshadowed potential strikes with unpredictable consequences for the site. This relentless cycle of conflict ...
Launch of “Beyrouth malgré tout” The Album Depicting Dr. Robert Sacy's Life
This is Beirut 2024-10-31 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beyrouth malgré tout, a new album by journalists Sophie Guignon and Chloé Domat, is illustrated by Lebanese artist Kamal Hakim and published by Les Escales Steinkis. This work plunges readers into the stirring story of Dr. Robert Sacy, an emblematic figure of Lebanese resilience. Through the journey of this 73-year-old physician, the modern ...
Spain Deploys 10,000 More Troops to Flood Epicentre
This is Beirut 2024-11-02 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Spain is deploying 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 211 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. Hopes of finding survivors were slim more than three days after torrents of muddy water submerged towns and wrecked infrastructure in the European ...
Athens Opens Museum Dedicated to Nobel Laureate Poet Odysseas Elytis
This is Beirut 2024-11-03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Greece inaugurates a new museum honoring one of its greatest poets, Odysseas Elytis, who received the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979. Located in the heart of Athens, in the historic Plaka district, the museum occupies a post-war residence, accompanied by two annexes. With a budget of 657,200 euros, this ambitious project aims to ...
Bashar al-Assad: From Tyranny to Collapse
This is Beirut 2024-12-08 08:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad oversaw a merciless crackdown on a pro-democracy revolt that morphed into one of the bloodiest wars of the century. On Sunday, as rebels entered the capital, a Syrian war monitor said he had left the country, in what could spell the end not just of his 24-year rule but the downfall of his clan's five-decade ...
Syrians Flock to Damascus Old City After Rebel Takeover
This is Beirut 2024-12-11 15:17 - Reading : less than a minute
Four days after an Islamist-led rebel alliance overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, scenes from Damascus depict daily life in the city, with Syrian rebel forces present in various neighborhoods of the capital.