UK institute apologizes for citing Russian nationality in rejection letter
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A cancer research facility overturned its rejection of a Russian PhD applicant
A UK cancer research facility has apologized for telling a student that her PhD application had been rejected because she is Russian.
The controversy erupted when student Alisa Iakupova tweeted on Tuesday that her friend had been denied a PhD place at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, which is based in Glasgow, Scotland.
Iakupova posted a screenshot of what she said was a response from the institute, which said:...
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A cancer research facility overturned its rejection of a Russian PhD applicant
A UK cancer research facility has apologized for telling a student that her PhD application had been rejected because she is Russian.
The controversy erupted when student Alisa Iakupova tweeted on Tuesday that her friend had been denied a PhD place at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, which is based in Glasgow, Scotland.
Iakupova posted a screenshot of what she said was a response from the institute, which said:...
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Bolton reacts to alleged assassination plot
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An Iranian suspect allegedly offered a would-be assassin $300,000 to murder the former US National Security Advisor
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Thursday that he was “embarrassed” by a low price tag that had allegedly been put on his head, as part of a would-be plot to assassinate him, planned by an Iranian national.
On Wednesday, The US Justice Department announced criminal charges against Shahram Poursafi, a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), for allegedly orchestrating an assassination attempt against Bolton, a long-time anti-Iran hawk.
According to the DOJ, Poursafi wanted...
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An Iranian suspect allegedly offered a would-be assassin $300,000 to murder the former US National Security Advisor
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Thursday that he was “embarrassed” by a low price tag that had allegedly been put on his head, as part of a would-be plot to assassinate him, planned by an Iranian national.
On Wednesday, The US Justice Department announced criminal charges against Shahram Poursafi, a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), for allegedly orchestrating an assassination attempt against Bolton, a long-time anti-Iran hawk.
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Germany suspends military mission in Mali amid diplomatic tension
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The move comes in response to the Malian government’s refusal to give flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission.
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The move comes in response to the Malian government’s refusal to give flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission.
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Somaliland opposition protest turns deadly amid poll delay fears
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At least six killed after police opened fire on protesters who fear the president aims to delay the presidential polls.
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At least six killed after police opened fire on protesters who fear the president aims to delay the presidential polls.
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UN says humanitarian agencies face ‘biggest funding gap ever’
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Funds are to help 204 million people and communities as armed conflict and climate change threaten their livelihoods.
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Funds are to help 204 million people and communities as armed conflict and climate change threaten their livelihoods.
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Global LGBTQ event cancelled after demand to remove Taiwan’s name
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry says WorldPride event would have advanced regional diversity and equality in East Asia.
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Global LGBTQ event cancelled after demand to remove Taiwan’s name
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry says WorldPride event would have advanced regional diversity and equality in East Asia.
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'Frankly irresponsible': Zelensky asks officials to stop sharing Ukraine's military tactics
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the government officials on Thursday (August 11) to stop divulging details about the military tactics
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the government officials on Thursday (August 11) to stop divulging details about the military tactics
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Animal rights activists protest after carriage horse collapses due to heat - Watch
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Animal rights activists held a protest rally near the City Hall in New York, United States after a carriage horse collapsed due to excessive heat.
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Animal rights activists held a protest rally near the City Hall in New York, United States after a carriage horse collapsed due to excessive heat.
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Five Chinese firms to delist from NYSE
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Amid the ongoing tensions between the US and China over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosiâs visit to Taiwan, five major Chinese companies have announce
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Amid the ongoing tensions between the US and China over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosiâs visit to Taiwan, five major Chinese companies have announce
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Live: Woman dies after Meath assault; heatwave continues
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Amid heatwave, UK declares drought across eight areas of England
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Parts of England are not receiving significant rainfall all summer and amid a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, authorities on Friday (Augus
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Parts of England are not receiving significant rainfall all summer and amid a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, authorities on Friday (Augus
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Global Pride event scheduled to be held in Taiwan cancelled, country blames 'political considerations'
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A global LGBTQ event, WorldPride 2025 Taiwan, has been officially cancelled following the organisersâ demand that the word âTaiwanâ be dropped from
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A global LGBTQ event, WorldPride 2025 Taiwan, has been officially cancelled following the organisersâ demand that the word âTaiwanâ be dropped from
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Moscow comments on salvaging Iran nuclear deal
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The final text of the deal is almost agreed upon, a top Russian diplomat has said
International talks to salvage the Iran nuclear deal are drawing to an end, with the final wording of the accord almost ready, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s representative at the negotiations, revealed in an interview published on Friday.
However, the document meant to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program still has to be approved by both Iran and the US, which unilaterally left the deal.
Speaking to Izvestia, the Russian Ambassador indicated that all sides had almost agreed upon the final wording of the updated document.
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The final text of the deal is almost agreed upon, a top Russian diplomat has said
International talks to salvage the Iran nuclear deal are drawing to an end, with the final wording of the accord almost ready, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s representative at the negotiations, revealed in an interview published on Friday.
However, the document meant to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program still has to be approved by both Iran and the US, which unilaterally left the deal.
Speaking to Izvestia, the Russian Ambassador indicated that all sides had almost agreed upon the final wording of the updated document.
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Joan of Arc is non-binary in new play
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The story of the legendary historical figure is “alive, queer and full of hope,” Shakespeare's Globe Theater insists
Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London is facing backlash from academics and feminists after announcing that Joan of Arc, a national heroine and patron saint of France, will be portrayed as non-binary in a new production.
The play, which opens at the London-based theater on August 25, “violates the historical reality,” Frank Furedi, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent, told the Daily Mail on Thursday.
“It’s plundering history to legitimize views in the here and now,” Furedi said, adding that for French patriots, Jo...
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The story of the legendary historical figure is “alive, queer and full of hope,” Shakespeare's Globe Theater insists
Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London is facing backlash from academics and feminists after announcing that Joan of Arc, a national heroine and patron saint of France, will be portrayed as non-binary in a new production.
The play, which opens at the London-based theater on August 25, “violates the historical reality,” Frank Furedi, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent, told the Daily Mail on Thursday.
“It’s plundering history to legitimize views in the here and now,” Furedi said, adding that for French patriots, Jo...
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EU member state wants to send ‘straightforward signal’ to Russia
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The Czech Republic will push for a blanket ban on Russian travelers to the European Union
The Czech government will push for an EU-wide ban on Russian travelers during a ministerial summit in late August, the country’s foreign minister, Jan Lipavsky, has said. The proposal is aimed at adding to the list of sanctions imposed on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine.
“We are convinced as a government that halting visas for ordinary Russian citizens gives a very clear and straightforward signal to Russian society,” Lipavsky told Politico magazine on Thursday. He said Russians...
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The Czech Republic will push for a blanket ban on Russian travelers to the European Union
The Czech government will push for an EU-wide ban on Russian travelers during a ministerial summit in late August, the country’s foreign minister, Jan Lipavsky, has said. The proposal is aimed at adding to the list of sanctions imposed on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine.
“We are convinced as a government that halting visas for ordinary Russian citizens gives a very clear and straightforward signal to Russian society,” Lipavsky told Politico magazine on Thursday. He said Russians...
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2022 sets record fire activity in southwest Europe: EU
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Blazes that have torched tens of thousands of hectares of forest in France, Spain and Portugal have made 2022 a record year for wildfire activity i
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Blazes that have torched tens of thousands of hectares of forest in France, Spain and Portugal have made 2022 a record year for wildfire activity i
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Sadr followers hold mass prayer outside Iraqi parliament in show of force
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Thousands of followers of Moqtada al-Sadr held a mass prayer outside parliament in Baghdad on Friday in a show of support for the powerful Shi'ite
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Thousands of followers of Moqtada al-Sadr held a mass prayer outside parliament in Baghdad on Friday in a show of support for the powerful Shi'ite
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Minister Amin Salam addresses Lebanon’s economic crises
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Al Jazeera discusses the economic and food crises and the measures taken to tackle them.
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Al Jazeera discusses the economic and food crises and the measures taken to tackle them.
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More than 150 endangered vultures poisoned in South Africa, Botswana
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Birds died after feeding from carcass of buffalo, which appeared to have been laced with poison, conservationist says.
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Birds died after feeding from carcass of buffalo, which appeared to have been laced with poison, conservationist says.
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China state-owned giants to delist from US stock exchange
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PetroChina, China Life Insurance, and China Petroleum & Chemical will remove shares from the New York Stock Exchange.
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PetroChina, China Life Insurance, and China Petroleum & Chemical will remove shares from the New York Stock Exchange.
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