JAY-Z ACCUSED IN LAWSUIT OF RAPING 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL WITH ‘DIDDY’ IN 2000

Mon 09 December 2024: American rapper and music producer Jay-Z has been accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old with hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs in the year 2000, court documents show, a claim the artist strongly denied. An updated civil complaint filed on Sunday alleges that Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, as […]

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‘AL-AQSA FLOOD’ GAME REMOVED FROM STEAM IN UK AFTER POLICE REQUEST

Sun 01 December 2024: A computer game that allows players to recreate elements of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel has been removed from the gaming platform Steam in Britain at the request of counterterrorism police, according to emails and the game’s developer. The game, Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, was originally released […]

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AL JAZEERA WINS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR COLORADO RIVER REPORTING

Sat 16 November 2024: Journalists Megan O’Toole and Jillian Kestler-D’Amours win award for report on Indigenous fight for water rights in US.  Al Jazeera English online has been awarded a top prize at the 29th annual Amnesty International Canada Media Awards for a report on the Indigenous struggle for water rights in the southwestern United […]

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RIYADH SEASON “LIGHTS UP” WITH JENNIFER LOPEZ’S SENSUAL NECKLINE

Fri 15 November 2024:   Riyadh Season reached unparalleled heights on Wednesday as fashion icon Elie Saab celebrated his 45-year journey with a star-studded event. Titled “1001 Seasons by Elie Saab”, the evening fused fashion, music, and unforgettable performances, marking a milestone in the Lebanese designer’s illustrious career. Jennifer Lopez kicked off the night with […]

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TV BRICS LAUNCHES ARAB NEWS PORTAL AS SAUDI, UAE, EGYPT JOIN GROUP

Wed 23 October 2024: Ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, commencing today, TV BRICS has launched an Arabic version of its news portal, extending its reach to Arabic-speaking audiences. Arabic is now the sixth language offered by the network, joining Russian, English, Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish. “TV BRICS, as a member of the organising […]

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KUWAIT BANS RELEASE OF CALL OF DUTY GAME OVER GULF WAR SETTING

Wed 23 October 2024: Kuwaiti authorities have blocked the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days before its global launch on 25 October. The game, set during the 1990 Gulf War, touches on a sensitive chapter in Kuwait’s history, when it was invaded by Iraq under Saddam Hussein. Activision, the game’s developer, confirmed the ban, stating: “Call of […]

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NORWAY’S GROUNDBREAKING TV CHANNEL BY AND FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES 

Tue 22 October 2024: Norway has made history by launching the world’s first TV station run entirely by and for people with learning disabilities. Known as TV BRA, which translates to “TV Good,” the channel provides a platform where autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities report on news, entertainment, and sports. With a weekly […]

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SHOGUN, HACKS AND BABY REINDEER STEAL THE SHOW AT THIS YEAR’S EMMYS

Mon 16 September 2024: The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024, recognizing the best in television. The standout winner was “Shogun,” which set a record with 18 awards, including Best Drama Series. Lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai took home top acting honors. “Hacks” won Best Comedy […]

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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA TO BE REMADE AS 3-SEASON TV SERIES

Mon 16 September 2024: Renowned director Roland Emmerich is set to take on one of cinema’s most revered classics, Lawrence of Arabia, by reimagining it as a three-season television series, titled In Arabia. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Emmerich is calling it “In Arabia,” rather than “of Arabia,” because as he says, “it has a little bit more […]

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COBALT MINING IN THE DRC: BIG TECH’S DARK SECRET

Sat 14 September 2024: This week marked the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. With both candidates giving legacy media the cold shoulder, was it enough to convince voters of their vision for America? Contributors: Shana Gadarian – Professor of Political Science, Syracuse University Natasha Lennard – Contributing Writer, The Intercept John […]

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