Boycott

Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid boycott calls

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid boycott calls” – below is their description. Algerians are voting in the first parliamentary elections since mass protests forced President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down two years ago. The Hirak pro-democracy movement is urging supporters to boycott the vote, after seven … Read more Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid boycott calls

‘Unsatisfied’ Brazil football team rules out Copa America boycott

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “‘Unsatisfied’ Brazil football team rules out Copa America boycott” – below is their description. Brazil’s football team says it will take part in the upcoming Copa America, ruling out a boycott. But the team is expressing ”’humanitarian concern” after the games were relocated to Brazil. The country … Read more ‘Unsatisfied’ Brazil football team rules out Copa America boycott

Brazil’s players say ‘against Copa America’ but won’t boycott

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Brazil’s players say ‘against Copa America’ but won’t boycott” – below is their description. #Brazil’s national footballers said Tuesday they are against hosting the troubled #CopaAmerica, but will not boycott the tournament. The regional championship is being organized on Brazilian soil in a last-minute, pandemic-defying rush after … Read more Brazil’s players say ‘against Copa America’ but won’t boycott

🇮🇷Can a presidential election reshape Iran? | The Stream

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “🇮🇷Can a presidential election reshape Iran? | The Stream” – below is their description. Candidates for Iran’s next president are vying for approval in the final two weeks of campaigning, but public discontent over the final list of nominees and widespread apathy among potential voters suggests election day will … Read more 🇮🇷Can a presidential election reshape Iran? | The Stream

Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud” – below is their description. Far-left trade unionist Pedro #Castillo took a narrow lead on Monday in #Peru’s presidential run-off election against right-wing populist Keiko #Fujimori, who alleged #fraud in the vote count. Fujimori raised … Read more Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud

Brazil captain suggests hosts against taking part in Copa America

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Brazil captain suggests hosts against taking part in Copa America” – below is their description. The Copa America may be in jeopardy again. Brazil’s footballers are reportedly discussing a boycott of the tournament which is to be held in their country – although the government and the … Read more Brazil captain suggests hosts against taking part in Copa America

Japan dismisses South Korean protest over disputed islands | The World

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Japan dismisses South Korean protest over disputed islands | The World” – below is their description. Japan has rejected South Korea’s objection to a Tokyo Olympics map, which marks a group of South Korean-controlled islands as Japanese territory. As Andrea Nierhoff reports, neither a formal diplomatic protest … Read more Japan dismisses South Korean protest over disputed islands | The World

Too much pressure? Naomi Osaka quits French Open over media boycott

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Too much pressure? Naomi Osaka quits French Open over media boycott” – below is their description. What are the terms and conditions of success? World number two Naomi Osaka shocking the tennis world when she announced late Monday that she preferred to quit the French Open before her … Read more Too much pressure? Naomi Osaka quits French Open over media boycott

In Myanmar, students and teachers boycott first day of school

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “In Myanmar, students and teachers boycott first day of school” – below is their description. #Schools in #Myanmar open on Tuesday for the first time since the military seized power, but teachers and students are set to defy the #junta’s calls for full classrooms in a show … Read more In Myanmar, students and teachers boycott first day of school

Naomi Osaka’s French Open Exit Sparks Debate About Dealing With The Press | Good Morning Britain

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Good Morning Britain published this video item, entitled “Naomi Osaka’s French Open Exit Sparks Debate About Dealing With The Press | Good Morning Britain” – below is their description. Naomi Osaka sensationally quit the French Open after refusing to end her media boycott. And the Japan megastar – who says she has suffered depression since … Read more Naomi Osaka’s French Open Exit Sparks Debate About Dealing With The Press | Good Morning Britain

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing struggle with depression

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing struggle with depression” – below is their description. Japan’s Naomi Osaka announced on Monday she was withdrawing from the French Open in the wake of her decision to boycott post-match media duties at the Grand Slam tournament. FRANCE 24 English … Read more Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing struggle with depression

Tennis writer says Osaka and officials should ‘reach compromise’ on press conferences | ABC News

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Tennis writer says Osaka and officials should ‘reach compromise’ on press conferences | ABC News” – below is their description. Japan’s Naomi Osaka could be thrown out of the French Open if she continues to boycott post-match press conferences at the tournament. Ben Rothenberg is a freelance … Read more Tennis writer says Osaka and officials should ‘reach compromise’ on press conferences | ABC News

Khamenei urges Iranians to ignore calls to boycott presidential poll

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Khamenei urges Iranians to ignore calls to boycott presidential poll” – below is their description. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali #Khamenei on Thursday urged Iranians to ignore calls to #boycott next month’s presidential #election, after several hopefuls were barred from running against ultraconservative candidates. #Iran FRANCE 24 English … Read more Khamenei urges Iranians to ignore calls to boycott presidential poll

Beijing slams calls for boycott of Beijing 2022 Olympic Games | The World

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Beijing slams calls for boycott of Beijing 2022 Olympic Games | The World” – below is their description. Beijing has hit out at the US and House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi, after she called for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. ABC Olympics … Read more Beijing slams calls for boycott of Beijing 2022 Olympic Games | The World

China: U.S. call for Beijing Winter Olympics boycott a ‘farce’

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “China: U.S. call for Beijing Winter Olympics boycott a ‘farce’” – below is their description. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-20/China-U-S-call-for-Beijing-Winter-Olympics-boycott-a-farce–10pMGb2DBrq/index.html China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to certain people in the U.S. attempting to interrupt, impede and sabotage the preparations and hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022 … Read more China: U.S. call for Beijing Winter Olympics boycott a ‘farce’