Controversy

Egypt: Resigned Sudanese officer dies of severe pneumonia

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 - 02:33 GMT

The ministry affirmed that Naeim and his wife had entered the Egyptian territories through Arqin border crossing on Nov. 3 to receive treatment for severe pneumonia.

Tintin marks 90th birthday with colonial controversy

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 - 11:30 GMT

Tintin marks 90th birthday with colonial controversy.

Is ‘The Shape of Water’ worth its praise?

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 - 07:15 GMT

Having walked away from the Oscars with the Best Film award, Egypt Today examines various opinions on “The Shape of Water”, both positive and negative

Mennel Ibtissem leaves 'The Voice' following online controversy

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 - 08:24 GMT

French Muslim singer Mennel Ibtissem has stepped down from “The Voice” following posts she made on social media.

Facebook fights back against anti-Black Panther group

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 - 07:33 GMT

Facebook shuts down an online group threatening to flood the upcoming Black Panther film with negative reviews.

YouTube punishes star Logan Paul over 'Suicide Forest' video

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 - 09:22 GMT

YouTube Star Logan Paul is facing serious backlash over a video he uploaded of him visiting Japan's 'suicide forest' and recording a hanging corpse.

Court jails T.V. presenter for pregnancy comments

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 - 09:44 GMT

Egyptian TV presenter Doaa Salah was sentenced to three years in jail and a LE 10,000 fine by an Egyptian court for “outraging public decency” after discussing.

"The Punisher" pulled from Comic Con after Vegas shooting

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 - 03:30 GMT

In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, America’s worst mass shooting in modern history.

Guggenheim Museum pulls exhibits accused of animal abuse

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 01:09 GMT

The Guggenheim Museum in New York City has pulled down three works from an anticipated exhibition that featured live animals.

Today in History – Charlie Chaplin banned from entering U.S.

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 - 02:35 GMT

September 19, 2017 is the 65th anniversary of the day legendary British comedian Charlie Chaplin was banned from reentering the U.S. in 1952

Controversy as Berkshire Museum plans to sell paintings

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 - 02:16 GMT

Controversy has erupted over the Berkshire Museum's plans to sell off several valuable paintings.

'Mandela’s Last Years' book causes controversy

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 - 09:49 GMT

A book written by Nelson Mandela's personal Doctor, 'Mandela’s Last Years' has been withdrawn after Mandela's widow threatened to file a law suit.

Defying activists, Radiohead performs concert in Israel

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 - 05:17 GMT

In defiance of activist complaints asking for the music group Radiohead to not play at an Israeli concert in Tel Aviv, the band performed what is now their longest concert in 11 years.

'Al-Gama'a 2' exposes Brotherhood’s dark history in Ramadan

Sun, 07 May 2017 - 04:02 GMT

Political drama series “Al-Gama'a 2” will be shown during Ramadan 2017, and is causing controversy among the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

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