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FIFA slaps sanctions on Hungary fans for racism against players

FIFA suspended Hungary from having spectators in the next two home matches due to racist behaviour against England players. FIFA imposed a ban and a substantial fine of 200,000 Swiss…

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Can social media apps actually crackdown on racism online?

The racism sparked a debate on how governments should regulate social media companies. Last week, the world watched as England and Italy came together for the Euros 2020 final. The…

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Retail giant Zara ‘regrets’ offensive comments following days of boycott calls

After head designer of the women’s department at Zara made anti-Palestinian comments, the retail giant has responded. Fashion retail giant Zara has slammed racist and anti-Palestinian comments made by its…

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Msheireb Doha Downtown responds to backlash over restroom sign

Msheireb Doha Downtown management has taken down a restroom sign that has criticised online. A sign from toilet facilities in Msheireb Doha Downtown (Msheireb) sparked outrage earlier this week after…

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BREAKING: Jocelyn Mitchell did not ‘voluntarily’ withdraw from $700,000 grant

New details have emerged in the case surrounding a controversial research grant that was awarded to a professor accused of racism. Professor Jocelyn Mitchell, who made national headlines for racist…

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BREAKING: Professor Jocelyn Mitchell withdraws from research project

In a statement to Doha News, Jocelyn Mitchell said she will no longer be taking part in the controversial $700,000 research project. The Northwestern University-Qatar professor at the heart of…

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Pressure mounts on professor accused of racism

The statement came after widespread backlash swept Qatari social media over QNRF’s decision to award a massive grant to a professor who had previously made racist comments. Several professors at…

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معالجة العنصرية في الأوساط الأكاديمية، وضرورة عدم تطبيعها أو مكافأتها

رد فعل عنيف بعد أن منح الصندوق القطري لرعاية البحث العلمي منحة ضخمة لأستاذة أمريكية متهمة بالعنصرية ، مما أثار تساؤلات .في المجتمع القطري حول المجال الاكاديمي و كيفية اختيار…

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Professor who made racist comments against Qataris awarded $700,000 funding grant

Backlash over the Qatar National Research Fund’s decision to award a huge grant to an American professor who had previously made racist comments about Qataris and other non-white ethnicities. Northwestern…

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