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Netflix film 'The Swimmers': Who are Sara and Yusra Mardini?
Netflix's latest film 'The Swimmers' shows the lives of the Sara and Yusra Mardini; Two heroic sisters who fled war-torn Syria to follow a dream. Director Sally El Hosaini highlights the sisters’ journey whilst honouring the story of many refugees who don’t always have a happy ending. Middle East Eye delivers independent and unrivalled coverage and analysis of the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. To learn more about republishing this content and the associated fees, please fill out this form.
The Swimmers: Yusra Mardini's journey from a refugee boat to the Olympics
Sally El Hosaini's Netflix feature zeroes in on one Syrian family's attempt to keep a sporting dream alive amid war The Swimmers is based on Yusra and Sara Mardini's journey from Damascus to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics (MEE supplied) 23 November 2022 12:32 UTC ago The Swimmers is the true story of Yusra and Sara Mardini, two sisters who escape the war in Syria and go on, in Yusra's case, to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow: Syrian author Zoulfa Katouh on survivor’s guilt and hope
To her friends, Zoulfa Katouh is known as the "lemon witch" - a nod to her obsession with the citrus fruit and the deeper symbolism it carries. They also feature in the title of her debut novel, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, which is set in war-t0rn Syria at the height of the revolution and centres around a young woman, forced into the role of doctor, surgeon and pharmacist before her education is complete.
Arcade Fire to play three nights in Wembley!
Acclaimed Montreal art-rock vets Arcade Fire return to London for the latest leg of their Infinite Content tour, which will also see them stopping in Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
Five Miles putting Seven Sisters on the map
Seven Sisters isn’t renowned for its nightlife, a ten-minute bus ride from Dalston it never had to be, comfortable in its existence as a stepping stone on a night out; twenty minutes from Shoreditch on the bus and a swift tube journey into central. But this could be changing. As the more traditional strips of nightlife are sold to developers concerned with profit rather than partying, Londoners have branched out.
Hypocrisy of UK drugs minister laid bare, as husband’s job comes under scrutiny
As calls to legalise medicinal marijuana grow, drugs minister Victoria Atkins, staunchly opposed to reform, has been accused of hypocrisy, as her husband, Paul Kenward, is the managing director of British Sugar, a firm that farms cannabis to supply to GW Pharmaceuticals. Legal reform is back in the limelight, following a license being refused to a mother seeking a cannabis oil to treat her six-year-old son with for his rare strain of epilepsy.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu questioned over third corruption case
Police questioned Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday due to a corruption scandal involving Israel's largest telecom firm. Local media reported that this wasn't the first time the prime minister was involved in such misconducts. The investigation, known as case 4,000 is investigating allegations that owners of Bezeq Israel Telecom, aired positive news coverage of the Netanyahu's in exchange for regulatory charges, that came up to millions of dollars.
An Overlooked Pioneer: Fats Domino Dies Aged 89
Domino was both a pioneer of rock n roll in the 1950’s and a figure in breaking down racial segregation in the United States. It is commonly said that he was one of the first African American rock n roll artists to become popular with both black and white fans, who came together to appreciate his music. His unique style was a fusion of rhythm and blues complimented with piano, saxophones, electric guitar, bass and drums.
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