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In This Week's Edition: Evil On The Rise "Again" In Europe, Qatar World Cup To Set A FIFA Revenue Record, French Company Under Investigation For Human Rights Abuses ... And More!
News stories I’m following this week …
Uproar in French parliament following racist 'back to Africa' outburst. (France24)
‘Racism’: Qataris decry French cartoon of national football team. (AlJazeera)
Biden under pressure to address Egyptian rights abuses at COP27. (The Hill)
After food supply dispute, drinks at Egypt climate talks now free, jailed activist not. (Market Watch)
Family of Bahrain activist granted special visit but worry about health. (Reuters)
Protestors Target Emirates Airline Over the UAE’s Involvement in Ethiopia’s Conflict With Tigray’s. (Travel Noire)
Omani and Kuwaiti companies quit Bahrain airshow with Israeli participation. (The New Arab)
In violation of Qatar laws: French firm is under investigation over labor abuses in Qatar. (CNN)
In other news …
Archaeologists Discover Vast ‘Miracle’ Tunnel Under Egyptian Temple Ruin. (Vice)
Wynn resorts to open Gulf Arab's first casino at Ras Al Khaimah resort. (Reuters)
FIFA rejects Denmark’s request for pro-human rights training shirts. (AlJazeera)
Qatar World Cup Set to Defy Controversy and Hit Revenue High. (Bloomberg)
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