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Publisher Omits Expression from French Translations of Agatha Christie’s Novels

The French translations of Agatha Christie’s novels are revised “to omit the terms and expressions seen as offensive or referring to the bodies or origins of the characters, and to bring them into line with other international editions,” the spokesperson to Masque, the publisher of Christie’s novels in French, told…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

‘The Penitent Magdalene’ Returns to Heirs after Being Looted by Nazis

A Paris court ordered Christie's auction house to return a painting stolen by the Nazis to the heirs of its owner, a cousin of writer Marcel Proust. Occupying Nazi forces seized "The Penitent Magdalene" by Dutch artist Adriaen van der Werff (1659-1722) from Lionel Hauser, according to Agence France Press…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Search for Missing Actor Julian Sands in California Mountains Continues

British actor Julian Sands has been missing for a week in the snowy California mountains, said the authorities, noting that the rescue operations have been hindered by weather conditions. Sands, 65, known for his roles in “A Room with a View” and “Warlock”, went missing in the Baldy Bowl area,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023

Indigenous Canadian Filmmaker Asked to Leave Cannes Red Carpet over Shoes

Indigenous Canadian filmmaker Kelvin Redvers was denied entry to the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival because he was wearing traditional moccasins, according to Agence France Press (AFP). The director is a member of the Dene indigenous community and grew up in the Northwest Territories of Canada. "I…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

Web Browsing: Challenging Task for Visually Impaired People in France

Browsing the internet in France is challenging for the blind and visually impaired people, as most websites are not adapted to the special needs of this type of users, according to Agence France Press (AFP). Considered essential tools in our daily life, the digital services provided by the public sector…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

South Korean Athletes Awarded Free Fried Chicken for Life

South Korea's two Olympic gold medalists have been awarded free fried chicken for life to celebrate their achievements at the Beijing Winter Games this year, according to Agence France Press (AFP). Fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes in South Korea, with reports saying almost a third of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral Rises from Ashes

Three years after the devastating fire, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is finally recovering thanks to the non-stop hard work of an army of craftsmen and a forest of scaffolding, according to Agence France Press (AFP). “Three days ahead of the anniversary of the blaze, the mammoth cleaning job of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2022

African Mask Auctioned for $3.4 Million

A carved mask from Central Africa, dating to the 19th century, was sold in France for 4.2 million euros ($4.6 million) on Saturday, despite Gabonese protests in the auction house calling for the item's "recovery", reported Agence France Press (AFP).

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022

Rolling Stones Announce 14 Concert on 60th Anniversary

The Rolling Stones will embark on a European tour in June and July to mark their 60th anniversary, reported Agence France Press (AFP). Dubbed ‘Sixty’, the tour includes 14 concerts in ten countries, starting in Madrid on June 1st, and ending in Stockholm on July 31st.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

Early Drawing by Paul Cézanne Sold For 26,000 Euros

A rare early drawing by Paul Cézanne, found randomly in an inheritance in southern France, was sold for 26,000 euros at an auction on Sunday in Reims, Agence France Press (AFP) reported. Probably drawn between 1856 and 1857, in Cézanne’s early apprenticeship years (1839-1906), the work consists of two drawings…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022