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AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:49 a.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito revisit ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ for its 50th anniversary “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new 4K restoration and a theatrical re-release. Fathom Entertainment...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:06 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito revisit ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ for its 50th anniversary “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new 4K restoration and a theatrical re-release. Fathom Entertainment...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 9:24 a.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid NEW YORK (AP) — Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts simulcast from Philadelphia and London aimed to do a lot of good. They helped to raise over...
Ethiopian restaurant opens new location in Milk Market downtown
Denver Post - Colorado
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July 9, 2025
Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa grew up in similar circles, first as children in Ethiopia and then, after moving to Denver, in the local music scene. Gibre-Michael ran weekly reggae nights under the name Club Afrik, while Assefa...
Turkey’s Erdogan appoints new communications director to oversee media
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has appointed Burhanettin Duran as the new communications director, replacing Fahrettin Altun, who held the position since 2018. Duran, previously a deputy foreign minister, will oversee Turkey’s media...
Dangote plans $3 billion fertilizer investment in Ethiopia
New Business Ethiopia
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July 10, 2025
Mr. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, says he is planning to set up fertilizer factory in Eastern part of Ethiopia Somali region by investing $3 billion. In his social media post this week, the Nigerian tycoon said: “I am honored to announce...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:09 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid NEW YORK (AP) — Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts simulcast from Philadelphia and London aimed to do a lot of good. They helped to raise over...
Ethiopia deepens strategic ties through high-level engagements at BRICS Summit: FM
Xinhua News Agency
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ADDIS ABABA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Strategic diplomatic engagements at the 17th BRICS Summit have strengthened Ethiopia's strategic relations with the bloc's member countries, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos has said. In a...
Ethiopian music coming to International Festival
The Globe - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
WORTHINGTON — This year’s International Festival will feature a brand new music act that will do its best to cover as many of the 80-plus Ethiopian cultures as possible. The Ahndenet — or Unity — music group, created by Minneapolis-based musician...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...
Mekonnen Knife: Australian-Ethiopian actor on new Disney film Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires
PerthNow
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July 9, 2025
For Australian-Ethiopian actor Mekonnen Knife, becoming a Disney Channel star is a magical dream come true. The 19-year-old, known as MK, stars in Disney’s highly anticipated film Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, which premieres this week and will...
Ireland votes Queen best band at Live Aid as Radio Nova celebrates 40th anniversary of famous music event
Dublin People
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July 9, 2025
For the first time ever, a new survey by Radio Nova, has revealed what the people of Ireland were doing 40 years ago when Live Aid, the legendary 1985 concert, brought the world together. A survey by the music station found that while an...
Ethiopian Doctor Arrested After Health Worker Strike
Human Rights Watch
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July 7, 2025
On the afternoon of June 25, police in the regional capital of Ethiopia’s conflict-affected Amhara region arrested Dr. Daniel Fentaneh, a gynecologist and obstetric resident at Bahir Dar University Teaching Hospital, confiscating his phone and...
Ethiopia looks to natural gas to fuel its growth
Zawya
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Ethiopia says it will start exporting natural gas, part of a turnaround plan for an economy weighed down by shortage of foreign currency. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament on Thursday that his administration would begin its first-ever gas...
Is It Not Time for the United States to Abandon Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia.
Zehabesha
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Aklog Birara (Dr) Part 1 of 2 Ethiopia suffered hugely and successively under the Socialist Military Dictatorship (1974-1991) and the Tigray people’s Liberation Front (TPF) dominated Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF)...
PM Modi showcases cultural heritage of Bharat with Ayodhya Ram mandir replica, madhubani art to world leaders
Organiser Weekly
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Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour, reflecting the country’s artistic legacy...
Ethiopia’s Vanishing Heritage: The Crisis in Archaeology and Cultural Preservation
Ethiopia Insight
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July 7, 2025
How policy neglect threatens Ethiopia’s ancient cultural legacy Ethiopia is home to some of the world’s most ancient and rich cultural heritage, from towering obelisks to centuries-old manuscripts. Yet, while the need to study, protect, and manage...
Addis Adventure: Using the Ethiopian Airlines Program to Add Another Country to Your African Itinerary
Global Atlanta - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
It was a short ride to the Skylight Hotel, but the shuttle was long enough to discover that one of my fellow passengers hailed from my hometown. Of all the places in the world, landing Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was surreal enough for this boy from...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...
Local Musicians Revive Legendary Live Aid Spirit to Support Local Families
Yes Weekly - North Carolina
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Winston-Salem, NC — July 8, 2023 — This summer, Winston-Salem’s beloved Vagabond Saints Society will channel the energy and compassion of the iconic 1985 Live Aid concert — but with a local twist and local purpose. Live Aid Redux: Nourishing Our...