Topic: Territories
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Venice film festival: a slim but exceptional selection of films from the Swana region
Our film critic reflects on her top picks by Muslim film-makers who screened their work at the 81st festival in Italy
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Why we need to talk about class
Beating an emboldened far right means building bridges and having some difficult conversations
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The greatest games on earth — and in space
In the futuristic city of Astana, the fifth World Nomad Games are a celebration of ancient sports — with some notable allowances for modern life
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UK government quietly backs away from Islamophobia definition
Labour adopted cross-party definition while in opposition but is now refusing to commit despite rising hate crime
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Another Sky: the festival exploring experimental music from the Swana region
The London event brings together experimental artists from south-west Asia and north Africa and the diaspora, exploring the possibilities of sounds and composition
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The culinary treasures of a real street market
Among the extension cables and flower blankets of Shepherd's Bush market, traders old and new are serving up a feast of delicious dishes from all over the world
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The surprising sounds of the Silk Roads
With a long history as a cultural crossroads, a new compilation shows how 1980s Uzbekistan became a crucible of sonic fusion — from Uyghur rock to glitzy disco
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Afghan women want to be heard, not pitied
The Taliban has imposed a draconian ban on female voices outside the home, but many still refuse to suffer in silence
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Taekwondo is capturing the hearts and bodies of British Muslims
As it gains a wider audience at the Olympics and Paralympics, many have found a sense of community in taekwondo, which supports an environment of discipline, respect and inclusivity
