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Guinea’s Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule | National

Guinea’s Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule | National

Guinean writer Tierno Monenembo will boycott his country’s upcoming constitutional referendum, calling the vote a “farce”. Unwaveringly critical ...

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For theatre legend John Kani, art must ‘speak truth to power’ | National

For theatre legend John Kani, art must ‘speak truth to power’ | National

South African stage legend John Kani shuffled between rows of red chairs in the 450-seat theatre named after him, searching for one in particular. “I think i...

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UN General Assembly to vote on a Hamas-free Palestinian state | National

UN General Assembly to vote on a Hamas-free Palestinian state | National

The UN General Assembly will vote on Friday whether to back the “New York Declaration,” a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state...

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Trump’s push for peace prize won’t sway us, says Nobel committee | National

Trump’s push for peace prize won’t sway us, says Nobel committee | National

Donald Trump’s obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize next month may have hit a hitch — the stubborn independence of the Norwegian Nobel Committe...

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Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow | National

Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow | National

Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with A...

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Russia, Belarus to stage military drills as West watches warily | National

Russia, Belarus to stage military drills as West watches warily | National

Russia and its key ally Belarus are to start major joint military drills on Friday, putting NATO on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by...

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