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The game Madden NFL 25 by EA Sports on the Xbox One is seen on screen during a press event unveiling Microsoft's new Xbox in Redmond, Washington, on Tuesday. (Reuters)
Microsoft Corp.'s Don Mattrick unveils the next-generation Xbox entertainment and gaming console system on Tuesday at an event in Redmond, Washington. (AP)

Microsoft reveals Xbox One, next-generation gaming

REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft thinks it has the one.The company revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond,...

Gaza 3D film offers a fresh perspective of life

Saturday 18 May 2013

Filmmakers in Gaza have finished making the first Palestinian animated feature in 3D in a bid to show a fresh perspective on life through a child’s eyes.

Poetry finally joining e-book revolution

Saturday 18 May 2013

Over the past two years, publishers have been steadily filling one of the largest gaps in the e-book catalogue — poetry.

Indian circuses face major challenges

Saturday 18 May 2013

In the early morning heat and dust, daily practice at the Rambo Circus is in full swing. A trapeze creaks as two performers perfect their throws.

Dammam in limelight for architectural heritage

Friday 17 May 2013

Fahad Al-Jubeir, mayor of the Eastern Province, received a Silver shield from Qatari Premier Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani for coming second place in the Architectura

Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum reopens tomorrow

Friday 17 May 2013

Hope and human resilience are the guiding themes of the new permanent exhibit at Geneva’s International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, which will finally re-op

Murals breathe life into Philadelphia

Friday 17 May 2013

On a scaffold five meters off the ground, artist Meg Saligman uses her paintbrush to carefully touch up an enormous mural covering an entire wall of a Philadelphia parki

Live music therapy gives toddler a sound sleep

Friday 17 May 2013

CHICAGO: As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.

KFC comes to Gaza via underground tunnels

Friday 17 May 2013

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Junk-food lovers Gazans can now order Kentucky Fried Chicken to go thanks to a new smuggling service which brings takeout from Egypt