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West Asia
A new series of short film portraits focusing on Dubai-based artists
Drawdeck’s second episode in the three-part series, ‘Art Of One’, has officially been released online. The series of short film portraits unearth the stories and inspirations behind some of the most exciting artists based in the UAE. Presented by Drawdeck, in collaboration with DP Thomas Simon, the series focuses on three…
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East Asia
Star Wars topped by local movie in Korean box office
While ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ tops the international charts, breaking box-office records worldwide, in Korea, it is a totally different story. ‘The Himalayas’, based on the true story of Korean mountaineer Um Hong-gil, topped the weekend box office, outperforming other strong candidates including the international phenomenon, Star Wars. The…
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Entertainment
Baseballer Kim Hyun Soo joins Baltimore Orioles
According to American newspapers reports, the American baseball team Baltimore Orioles signed a two years, $7 million contract with South Korean player Kim Hyun Soo. In a report published by “Baltimore Sun,” Kim already signed the contract and due to go to medical examination. Upon leaving USA’s capital Washington on Thursday…
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West Asia
Dubai International film festival wraps up its star-studded celebration
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the Middle East. Since it began in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level. The 12th edition of DIFF took place from 9th December to 16th December, 2015.…
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Culture
Top rookie Kpop groups and Korean dramas for 2015
Towards the end of the year, the Korean entertainment industry starts making a compilation of stars and dramas that gained most popularity through the year. “Star News” conducted a survey to determine ‘2015’s Best Rookie Group,’ based on the expert opinions of 28 entertainment industry insiders such as agency reps,…
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Culture
TV5MONDE Style TV channel launches across the Middle East
TV5MONDE Style HD, which showcases the French finesse in its best form, is now available with the most popular channel providers in the Middle East. “Our new thematic channel broadcasts magazine shows, documentaries and short programs either supplied by our partner channels or produced /initiated by TV5MONDE. With subtitles available…
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West Asia
Cairo airport free of cigarette smell thanks to Korean company
A South Korean company donated two cigarette smoke purifiers to Cairo International Airport on Tuesday 15th December. The Korean agency for promoting trade and investment announced that the Korean company “airtech21” held the ceremony for the donation event in Cairo’s international airport. The device is composed of a special colander to remove…
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People
Actors come together to support Syrian refugees
A number of celebrities came together to help Syrian refugees after thousands of them started asking refuge in numerous countries. Edward Norton, known for his roles in Fight Club and Birdman, started a fundraiser on the website “CrowdRise” to encourage people to donate money to support one of these refugees’ move to Michigan,…
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East Asia
A Korean Orphan Who Inspired Hope in post-WWII Japan
Amidst all the angst between Japan and Korea for the atrocities committed by the Japanese Imperial army on Koreans in the last century, there are stories that are easily forgotten and sidetracked, to make way for the aforementioned conflicts to be highlighted. It does not mean those stories are less…
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Entertainment
Azerbaijan and China come first place in 2015 Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships
The 2015 WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships kicked off on Dec. 8, 2015 for a two-day run at the Sala de Armas, the Olympic fencing venue in the Magdalena Mixihuca Sports Complex in Mexico City, Mexico. The World Cup is arguably the most exciting event on the taekwondo calendar…
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