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An Iraqi poet seeks to heal her homeland

[2014-10-29 07:12]

Iraqi-born poet Amal al-Jubouri may not have the Hollywood recognition of Angelina Jolie, but both women are artists who have decided to use their talents and profile to help victims of war.

Seeking the light

[2014-10-29 07:12]

Yan Lianke received the Franz Kafka Prize on Oct 22 in Prague, becoming the first Chinese author to win the award, established in 2001 in honor of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. The prize recognizes anyone "whose work addresses readers regardless of their origin, nationality and culture".

Awards alone don't get Chinese authors noticed

[2014-10-29 07:12]

Since Yan Lianke won the prestigious Franz Kafka Prize earlier this month, Chinese media have been discussing the influence Chinese authors wield on the global arena. Some literary critics and business insiders, however, are urging people to see things in perspective.

Sometimes the Wolf is fine action tale

[2014-10-29 07:12]

A father-and-son relationship, perhaps broken beyond repair, fuels Urban Waite's engrossing novel that skillfully exposes the complicated emotions that can stymie a once close family while also working as a superb action-adventure tale.

Princeton honors Toni Morrison by documenting her acclaimed body of work

[2014-10-29 07:12]

The papers of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison are now part of the permanent library collection at Princeton University.

Rallying cry

[2014-10-29 07:12]

A 33-year-old blogger has become a proud voice reflecting the dreams of a new generation of Chinese, attracting fans and critics along the way, Xing Yi reports.

Brief Chaplin bio captures essence of 'the Tramp'

[2014-10-29 07:12]

In 1914, Keystone Studios released two short films that gave a world marching to war a reason to laugh.

Branson talks leadership, telling stories

[2014-10-29 07:12]

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, 64, is best-known for starting and operating business ventures under the Virgin Group, but he is also a prolific author.

Palace souvenirs selling hot

[2014-10-28 07:27]

The Palace Museum in Beijing is drawing attention from the public for its avant-garde souvenirs. The most widely discussed item is a set of stereo earphones that resembles a string of pearls. The design mimics chaozhu, which was worn by high-ranking officials attending royal court during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) .