Northwestern U Qatar campus cancels Lebanese band after anti-gay backlash
After hostile online comments against Mashrou' Leila's appearance, Northwestern said it had mutually agreed with the band to move the event to its US campus.
FILE PHOTO: A fan of Lebanese alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila holds a rainbow flag during their concert at the Ehdeniyat International Festival in Ehden town, Lebanon August 12, 2017. Picture taken August 12, 2017(photo credit: REUTERS/JAMAL SAIDI/FILE PHOTO)ByREUTERS