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Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365
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The annual Doha International Book Fair brings together bookworms, literary fans and cultural exchanges from all over the world. We explore how Qatar’s libraries and national reading campaigns incorporate technology and art into their strategies, and meet a few international publishers.
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Author Sally Rooney vows to keep backing banned Palestine Action group
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A royal scandal: Key takeaways from scathing new Prince Andrew exposé
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Beloved British children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87
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Algerian court upholds writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence
The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal's release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will grant a pardon on Saturday, when Algeria marks Independence Day.
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'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86
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Celebrated Kenyan author and dissident Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87
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AI blunder: US newspaper's book list recommends non-existent books
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