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Algeria facing growing calls to release French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal
Politicians, writers and activists have condemned the arrest of French-Algerian writer Boualem SansalWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Rushdie, Ernaux and Soyinka among authors calling for release of Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal
Sansal was reportedly arrested on arrival in Algiers on 16 November, with French President Macron demanding information about his whereabouts. Authors including Salman Rushdie, Annie Ernaux and ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
French Intellectuals Decry Dissident Writer Boualem Sansal’s Arrest in Algeria
An outspoken French-Algerian novelist returned to his homeland and was promptly taken into custody at age 75.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Calls grow for public release of Gaetz report from House Ethics Committee
Some lawmakers in Congress are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release their report on misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Algeria pardons and releases journalist who became a key voice during 2019 pro-democracy protests
Algeria has pardoned a journalist who emerged as a key voice during the country’s 2019 pro-democracy protests and was later imprisoned for taking foreign funding for his media outlets and ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel
Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened
This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Former French president calls for a united Europe after Trump election win
President-elect Donald Trump's election win last week has fueled fears of an impending economic nightmare for the European Union.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Haiti summons French ambassador after Macron called its leaders ‘morons’
Government protests ‘unfriendly and inappropriate’ comments by French president caught on camera. Haiti ’s government has summoned the French ambassador to the country to protest about “unfriendly ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Prominent Haitian politician condemns French president for calling leaders 'total morons'
A member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has publicly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for describing the leadership of the Caribbean country as “total morons.”World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Disney’s stock surges as streaming profits grow and film releases shine
“Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” were big winners for Disney in the latest quarter.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans
Dutch and Israeli officials said the fans had been attacked in Amsterdam after tensions flared around an Israeli team’s visit.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
'No white knight coming': Federal authorities will face limits responding to election lies
Federal law enforcement are preparing for election threats and minsinformation, but they're limited by law and already mistrusted by Donald Trump's supporters.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
GOP Rep. French Hill says it's up to House Ethics Committee to decide on releasing Gaetz report
Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the decision is theirs" about whether the House Ethics Committee should release their report on former ...Politics - CBS News - November 17 -
Growing calls for House Ethics Committee to share report on Matt Gaetz
Calls are growing from prominent Republican leaders for the House Ethics Committee to share its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Netanyahu’s allies call for purge as Israeli PM’s power grows
Emboldened leader is in his strongest position at home since war began despite ICC arrest warrantWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Ford calls for incentives to buy electric cars as backlash grows
The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Banks face growing risk as double defaults on commercial loans mount
A bank practice known as ‘extend and pretend’ has delayed a write-off reckoning but may hide a growing systemic riskWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
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Spurs fans to call for release of last British hostage held by Hamas
Emily Damari, 28, was kidnapped during 7 October attack Fans will gather before Sunday’s game against Ipswich Tottenham fans will gather before their team’s game against Ipswich on Sunday to ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Republican senator calls for release of Matt Gaetz ethics report to chamber
Markwayne Mullin says Senate ‘should have access’ to file on Trump’s AG pick, who was accused of sexual misconduct. Discussion on Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz, the former Florida ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
GOP Sen. Mullin calls on House to release Gaetz ethics report
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said Sunday that the Senate “absolutely” should have access to the House Ethics Committee report from its probe into misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Pakistan capital under lockdown as protesters call for Khan’s release
Supporters of jailed former prime minister march on Islamabad in latest threat to Shehbaz Sharif’s legitimacyWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
FirstFT: Trump pledges new tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico
Also in today’s newsletter, Citi slashes promotions and Telegram’s finances propped up by cryptoWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Albanian opposition leader facing corruption charges is released from house arrest
Albania's former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who leads the opposition Democratic Party and is facing corruption charges, has been released from house arrest after almost a yearWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
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Olympique Lyon face provisional relegation to Ligue 2, transfer ban following sanctions from French regulator
Lyon's debt load is a problem for the club's owner, American businessman John TextorSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
Transcript: Rep. French Hill on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.Politics - CBS News - November 17 -
House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday amid growing pressure to release Gaetz report
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
‘It’s ridiculous’: Charley Hull calls for slow play to face extreme punishment
Briton blasts rivals after tied-second finish at The Annika Sergio García to rejoin DP World Tour from LIV Golf Charley Hull has hit out at “ridiculous” slow play in women’s golf, while ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Trump takes calls from growing list of world leaders following election victory
Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron were among the first world leaders to speak by phone with President-elect Donald Trump.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
Cop29 live: oil bosses given red carpet treatment at climate summit
At least 123 oil and gas bosses and staff invited as ‘guests’ by Azerbaijani government and given host country badges, the Guardian has learned. According to an interesting piece in the Africa ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform
Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29Health - ABC News - November 15 -
Middle East crisis live: families of Israeli hostages call on Trump and Biden to secure their release
Relatives urge outgoing president and president-elect to work together to end stalemate in negotiations. Overnight the IDF announced that six soldiers had been killed in clashes with Hezbollah ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
House Speaker Johnson calls ethics report on Matt Gaetz a 'rough draft' and says it shouldn't be released
"It's in a rough draft form. Was not yet ready to be released, and since Matt Gaetz left the Congress, I don't think it's appropriate to do so," Johnson said.Business - CNBC - November 17
