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Capitulation on hate speech the worst of all worlds

With her backdown on hate speech, Kiri Allan has managed to alienate her allies while failing to convert her enemies.

Newsroom.co.nz

After APEC, where to on China?

After the PM's first face-to-face meeting with Xi Jinping in three years, foreign policy experts analyse NZ's next steps regarding China's increasing influence and human rights abuses.

Newsroom.co.nz

Mayor Marvin Rees calls Qatar World Cup a 'stitch-up' that killed thousands of workers

"Football coming home again this winter would pale against the fact that so many workers won’t be"

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Gary Lineker's hard-hitting opening World Cup speech as he addresses Qatar's human rights issues

The BBC presenter delivered a stern opening salvo as the broadcaster started its World Cup coverage in earnest

Wales Online

NHRC seeks report from Odisha DGP over alleged fake encounter

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from director general of police (DGP), Odisha over alleged fake encounter by police in Baipariguda area of Koraput district that had taken place late on November 10 night.

The Times of India

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all

Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.

WEKU

Eric Levy obituary

Other lives: Activist and human rights campaigner who travelled to Iraq as a ‘human shield’

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VP Harris to Visit Front-Line Philippine Island in Sea Feud

Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore America’s commitment to defending treaty ally the Philippines with a visit that started Sunday and involves flying to an island province facing the disputed South China Sea, where Washington has accused China of bullying smaller claimant nations. After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fans ‘not here for drink’, Drakeford says ahead of World Cup opener for Wales

The First Minister insisted he would raise human rights concerns during his World Cup trip to Qatar.

The Independent UK

Why is Robbie Williams at World Cup 2022 opening ceremony and who is Jungkook

Robbie Williams will perform in Qatar but has come under fire for his decision.

Football London

Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image

Harassment of climate summit delegates and holding pen for protesters mar country’s attempt to polish international reputation

The Guardian - UK

The Leeds pubs and bars cancelling World Cup screenings in protest against Qatar

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday, November 21

Leeds Live

Calvin Harris urged to pull out of lucrative DJ set at World Cup in Qatar by gay rights activists

The superstar DJ has come under pressure from LGBT groups after agreeing to play a set at the World Cup in Qatar.

Daily Record

VP Harris to visit, support Philippine island amid sea feud

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Philippines to underscore America’s commitment to defend its treaty ally

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AAP

Sanctions support over human rights abuses

Foreign countries committing human rights abuses against their own citizens as well as Australians, would face sanctions under a push by the coalition.

The Guardian - UK

Fans, fun, fireworks: Qatar World Cup 2022 enjoys rare moment of normality

Matches kick off with fan zones looking like construction sites, persistent fears over how gay fans will be treated and concerns over human rights abuses

Evening Standard

Iranian protesters descend on Westminster ahead of World Cup game

A group of 22 Iranian women played football in Westminster in a protest against their country’s regime

The Guardian - UK

‘World is watching’ Qatar, warns Peter Tatchell at London embassy protest

LGBTQ+ activists call on fans to boycott games or use social media to highlight human rights abuses

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Robbie Williams claims he'd be 'hypocritical' not to perform in Qatar in bizarre rant

The popstar said: "If we’re not condoning human rights abuses anywhere, then it would be the shortest tour the world has ever known: I wouldn’t even be able to perform in my own kitchen"

The Independent UK

Protests against human rights abuses staged in London ahead of World Cup

A group of 22 Iranian women played football in Westminster in a protest against their country’s regime.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: ‘Crass’ Gianni Infantino’s Qatar rant labeled an ‘insult’ as human rights groups speak out

Human rights groups have moved quickly to condemn Gianni Infantino’s extraordinary defence of hosts World Cup hosts Qatar, accusing the FIFA president of “deflection and whataboutery" and warning that “history will not judge this moment kindly”.

WEKU

FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy

In an extraordinary opening news conference before the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the host country's decision to ban beer at stadiums and Qatar's human rights record.

Daily Mirror

Robbie Williams breaks silence to defend Qatar World Cup performance amid huge backlash

Qatar has been condemned for treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and women. Homosexuality is illegal there, with people facing fines and up to seven years in jail. After a number of famous faces turned down the opportunity to perform in the country for the 2022 World Cup, Robbie Williams has…

The New Daily

Time to get the ball rolling on a ‘World Cup like no other’

It’s an understatement to say that Qatar 2022 will be a “World Cup like no other”. as the showpiece 64-game FIFA tournament kicks off.

France 24

FIFA president blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Western critics of World Cup host Qatar

FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.

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