Spain, France kick off anniversary celebration of Picasso
Against the backdrop of Picassoยดs iconic anti-war painting, โGuernica,โ the culture ministers of France and Spain have gathered in Madrid to kick off a year of commemorative acts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the death of the Spanish artist who revolutionized the world of art.
New this week: 'Day Shift' and 'Five Days at Memorial'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include music from the union of The Rootsโ Black Thought and super-producer Danger Mouse, a PBS โFrontlineโ investigation into womenโs rights in Afghanistan a year after the U_S_ withdrawal and Jamie Foxx playing a vampire hunter in โDay Shift.โ.
Spain fires captain whose soldiers knelt at Franco memorial
Spainโs armed forces have fired an army captain after a video was posted on social media showing some 30 soldiers kneeling in front of the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum, the most potent existing symbol of the dictatorship of the late Gen. Francisco Franco.
Allies of Marcos Jr. set to dominate Philippine Congress
Allies of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the presumptive next president of the Philippines, appear set to dominate both chambers of Congress, alarming activists after the late dictator son's apparent election victory restored his family to the seat of power.
New this week: 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' Kanye and 'From'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a musical reunion of Leon Bridges and Khruangbin, the first take of a multi-part documentary on Kanye West and the return of โThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselโ for its pandemic-delayed fourth season.
Catalans protest against mandate for more Spanish in schools
Thousands of Catalans has taken to the streets of Barcelona to protest against a court decision that mandates that 25% of all school subjects be taught in Spanish and reduces the still predominant use of the local Catalan language in classrooms.
Scherzer, Seager get big-money deals ahead of CBA expiration
Right-hander Max Scherzer agreed to a record-setting $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets and shortstop Corey Seager struck a $325 million, 10-year deal with the Texas Rangers as players and teams rushed to reach agreements before an expected lockout.