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Sport
From books to calligraphy: A look at Qatar’s thriving literary scene
Qatar 365 explores the infinite world of literature, from getting more children to read and spend more time at libraries,…
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Mexico
Punto y Coma is Querétaro’s newest literary space
This past March, Querétaro city became home to a new literary space. Punto y Coma, located on the second floor…
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United Kingdom
UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints
A recent survey found that over half of UK school librarians have been asked to remove books, many of which…
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United Kingdom
UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints
A recent survey found that over half of UK school librarians have been asked to remove books, many of which…
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United Kingdom
A.S. Byatt: Author of award-winning novel ‘Possession’ dies aged 87
“She died peacefully at home surrounded by close family. A girl from Sheffield with a strong European sensibility, Antonia had…
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Germany
Why is a German publisher halting sale of Putin books by a journalist?
German journalist Hubert Seipel allegedly received at least €600,000 in offshore payments linked to Russian sources. ADVERTISEMENT German publishing house…
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Spain
Luis Mateo Díez wins Spain’s most prestigious literary prize
Luis Mateo Díez has been awarded the 2023 Cervantes prize, Spain’s most prestigious literary award. ADVERTISEMENT The 81-year-old writer from…
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Spain
Meryl Streep is honoured with arts award by Spain’s royal family
Hollywood and Spanish royalty met when Meryl Streep was presented with the Princess of Asturias Award by Queen Letizia and…
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Europe
French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf to head Académie Française language watchdog
“The Immortals” have spoken: the 388-year-old Academie Francaise, custodian and promoter of the French language, has a new leader in…
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Spain
How this school in a disadvantaged part of Spain is boosting literacy
A neighbourhood in Spain where the average salary is a fraction of the national one, unemployment is double the country’s…
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