(Corrects Tuesday story and an earlier version of it to add context about decision to disinvite Abdel-Fattah in paragraphs 4-5, her previous statements about Israel in paragraphs 7-8) SYDNEY, Jan 13 ...

Activism around cultural diversity in books and publishing has come with intense scrutiny of the background of published authors. These conversations are designed to combat inequality and create ...

The organizers of an Australian literary festival pulled the plug on this year’s event on Tuesday, after nearly 200 authors said they would boycott over the disinvitation of a Palestinian-Australian ...

Graphic on Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, who was removed from Adelaide Writers’ Week, alongside other guests who later withdrew over the decision. (Reuters pic) The director of one of ...

One of Australia’s top writers’ festivals was canceled on Tuesday, after 180 authors boycotted the event and its director resigned in response to the festival disinviting a Palestinian author who ...

SYDNEY, Australia — A major Australian arts festival has apologized to a Palestinian Australian writer after disinviting her over her support for Hamas, endorsement of violence against Israel and ...

Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at Australia's biggest writers' festival after her removal from another event sparked outrage.