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Sally Rooney Books Withdrawn From UK Sale Over Palestine Action Support
Irish author Sally Rooney and her publisher Faber have withdrawn her bestselling novels from sale across the United Kingdom.
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Dubai Culture and Tecom Group Aligning With Strategy 2033
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