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High Priests of Music: A spat among classical performers in south India mirrors a local battle in national elections FEATURE
A controversy around singer TM Krishna, who challenged the ancient caste system and advocated for democratization of classical music, has revealed the essence of a political divide
Apr 6, 2024 05:18
FIFA owes over $1 million to Russian football clubs – RFU
The global body and UEFA issued a wave of sanctions against Russian football in the wake of the Ukraine conflict
Nov 27, 2023 14:16
Austrian ex-chancellor Kurz quits politics
Sebastian Kurz, who served as Austria’s chancellor from 2017 to 2019, and then from 2020 to this autumn, has announced his departure from the world of politics.
Dec 2, 2021 10:49
Leaders of Russia, Austria & Qatar in SPIEF discussion
Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking part in the discussion along with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz at the 24-th annual Saint Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF). Qatar’s and...
Jun 4, 2021 11:13
Romanian officials ‘WILL NOT face racism charges’ over ‘negru’ comment which caused Champions League game to be abandoned
A pair of Romanian match officials will reportedly not face racism charges from UEFA but are still being investigated over the incident which caused PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir players to storm off in a Champions League match.
Feb 11, 2021 17:27
‘He’s not racist at all’: Football peacemaker claims chat has ended Champions League racism row – but player issues cryptic reply
Ex-Senegal star Ousmane N'Doye is said to have claimed that an official accused of racism during a Champions League match has made up with Demba Ba, causing the striker at the center of the row to say the report is not "reliable".
Dec 16, 2020 12:26
Walkouts and wokeness: Champions League scenes show sport is hostage to social justice campaigns – and fans will suffer
The Champions League walkout by Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir proves sport is increasingly at the mercy of any and every whiff of social injustice. But there is no end game, and fans will be the ones missing out.
Dec 9, 2020 16:36
Symbol of oppression? Austria bans headscarves in primary schools sparking criticism on social media
The Austrian parliament has passed a law banning Muslim headscarves in primary schools. The legislation was met with skepticism on social media but drew support from European right-wing populists.
May 16, 2019 17:49
Trump – bad! Migrants – good! Venice Biennale is liberal establishment smugness as art
It pretends to shock and challenge, but the talking points of the art at the world’s biggest exhibition come straight from the New York Times op-ed page. And despite the counter-cultural non-conformism – everything is for sale.
May 15, 2019 14:21
President’s double: Eccentric businessman hatches bold plan to skirt law & lead Algeria
Denied a shot at the Algerian presidency thanks to a law banning candidates who have held dual citizenship, businessman Rachid Nekkaz has come up with a brazen plan to secure himself the top job anyway – using his namesake cousin.
Mar 6, 2019 05:27