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Two refugees die, 232 rescued after boat capsizes off Lebanon
Tripoli residents who are in contact with the survivors say a woman and a child - both Syrian - have died. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/1/two-refugees-die-232-rescued-after-…
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الاحتفاظ بقيادي سابق في «النهضة» التونسية
أذنت النيابة العمومية بالمحكمة الابتدائية بتونس لأعوان إدارة الشرطة العدلية بالاحتفاظ بالقيادي السابق بـ«حركة النهضة»، والعضو بجمعية «نماء تونس» عبد الكريم سليمان من أجل «شبهات تبييض الأموا…
The world reacts to Pope Benedict XVI’s death
World leaders pay tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died at 95 in the Vatican. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/world-reacts-to-pope-benedict-xvis-death
'Visualizing the Virgin' shows Mary in the Middle Ages
An exhibition of illuminated manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum explores how Jesus' mother was portrayed before Renaissance artists painted her with golden curls, perfect skin and …
Chinese fighter jet flies 20 feet from US military plane
The US said its pilot had to evade the jet to avoid colliding in international airspace over the South China Sea. http://dlvr.it/Sg9yMc
CNN law enforcement analysts on what's next in investigation
CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe break down what's next in the investigation into the killings of four…
UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine
The resolution will see International Court of Justice give opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/un-seeks-icj-opinio…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan: Report
Japan’s Coast Guard said the missiles splashed down in the Sea of Japan, according to Japanese media reports. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/north-korea-fires-ballistic-mi…
US appeals court upholds Florida transgender toilet policy
LGBTQ groups say transgender people face growing threats of violence and discrimination in the US. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/30/us-appeals-court-upholds-florida-transgen…
US President Biden issues pardons for drug crimes, murder
The six year-end pardons signal shifting attitudes towards domestic violence and drug policy in the United States. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/30/us-president-biden-issues…
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سفير ألمانيا في طرابلس: حل الأزمة في ليبيا يجب أن يكون سلمياً
(حوار سياسي) دعا السفير الألماني لدى ليبيا، ميخائيل أونماخت، مجلسي النواب و«الأعلى للدولة»، وكافة المؤسسات الفاعلة في البلاد للاستجابة لتطلعات الشعب، والمسارعة لوضع الإطار الدستوري المنظم ل…
Jair Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for Florida, avoiding Lula handover
The far-right leader gave a farewell to supporters on Friday before departing for the US, where his plans are unclear. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/30/jair-bolsonaro-leaves…
Chinese fighter jet intercepts US recon aircraft with 'unsafe maneuver,' Defense Department says
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‘Forever a legend’: World pays tribute to Brazilian star Pele
Lula and Obama join scores of fans hailing the late football 'king' for his historic influence on and off the pitch. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/29/forever-a-legen…
Southwest Airlines promises stability after mass US cancellations
US Department of Transportation vows to investigate Southwest Airlines for cancellations following severe winter storm. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/29/southwest-promises-s…
Why Did Southwest Cancel Thousands Of Flights? Here’s What Happened.
While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the low-cost carrier canceled thousands of flights. Here’s …
Politicians Embrace Title 42 as Border Band-Aid
For some lawmakers and politicians on both sides of the aisle, brandishing Title 42 is a way to flaunt an aggressive stance on the border. http://dlvr.it/Sg52vp
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job
Bob Jordan, the airline’s top executive, heralded the company’s performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations. http://dlvr.it/Sg52jW
In Much of the South, Subfreezing Weather Crippled Water Systems
The bitter cold had left the region by Wednesday, but myriad broken pipes, disrupted municipal water systems and widespread aggravation remained. http://dlvr.it/Sg52V0
White Men Charged in Attack on Black Teenagers at Pool in South Africa
Two youths who tried to use a pool at a resort on Christmas Day said they were told it was for “white people only.” The violent encounter led to a charge of attempted murder and a call by t…
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announces he has 'serious but curable form of cancer'
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced on Wednesday that he has a "serious but curable form of cancer." http://dlvr.it/Sg528h
Argentina identifies another child kidnapped during dictatorship
The confirmation is the second to occur in less than a week, bringing the total number of identified children to 132. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/29/argentina-identifies-a…
Prosecutors to investigate US Congressman-elect over false claims
The recently elected Republican representative fabricated key info about his employment, education and family history. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/28/prosecutors-to-invest…
Bolivian police arrest prominent opposition leader
Governor of the Santa Cruz region, Luis Fernando Camacho, was detained following weeks of protests in the region. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/28/bolivian-police-detain-pro…
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«الوحدة» تفتح المجال أمام التونسيين للاستثمار في ليبيا
أكّد وزير المواصلات في حكومة الوحدة الوطنية الليبية، المنتهية ولايتها، محمد سالم الشهوبي، أمس، أن المجال «مفتوح» أمام المؤسسات التونسية للعمل والاستثمار في ليبيا في قطاع الطرقات والبناء وال…
Photos: Upstate NY cleans up from storm as travel chaos ensues
A storm driven by an Arctic blast brought freezing temperatures as far south as the Mexican border, leaving many dead. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/12/28/photos-us-cleans-u…
Republican Jewish Coalition Says Santos ‘Deceived Us’ About His Heritage
The group said that Representative-elect George Santos would be barred from its events, but it stopped short of calling for him not to serve in Congress. http://dlvr.it/Sg2T4q
US judge denies request to sanction Republican governor candidate
Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs sought sanctions against Republican rival Kari Lake over allegations of voter fraud. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/28/us-judge-denies-requ…
UN Security Council denounces Taliban bans against women
The 15-member council said the ban would have a significant effect on humanitarian operations in country. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/27/un-security-council-slams-taliban-…
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حروب باردة جديدة... ونُذُر اضطراب إقليمي
اقتربت نهاية العام، وأصبحت عبارة «حصاد العام» تتردد في أوساط إعلامية وبحثية ودبلوماسية متعددة. ولا شك أن مفكرين ومتابعين كُثراً سوف يتعرضون لهذا «الحصاد» بالبحث والنشر مما سوف يفيدنا نحن القراء كثيراً. ولهذا سوف أكتفي بإيراد عدد من الملاح…
What do you want to accomplish in 2023? This New Year's resolution guide can help
Scroll through Life Kit's expert guides to discover practical and inspiring ways to grow in 2023. http://dlvr.it/Sfzxdj
The truth about 'medbeds' - a miracle cure that doesn't exist
Why has a fictional miracle cure taken off online - and who's making money out of it? http://dlvr.it/SfzxTj
'Flood of cheating': Expert warns new tool will be a game changer for cheaters
A new app has made it easier to cheat and harder to catch. CNN's Abby Phillip talks to an expert in plagiarism and university educator about the new tool that runs on artificial intelli…
Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying about resume, says he's 'not a criminal'
• Analysis: Why 2022 was a tough year for Trump and 2023 may not be much better http://dlvr.it/SfzxMF
Here are the places that got some of the most snow this week
A perilous and prolonged winter storm that barreled across the nation over the past week brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the US, as a major arctic blast plunged tempe…
Iranian football legend Ali Daei says family ordered off flight
Former international striker said his wife and daughter were travelling from Tehran to Dubai when flight was diverted. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/27/iranian-football-lege…
Winter freeze strains pipes, water infrastructure in US South
US city of Jackson, Mississippi, is once again under a boil-water advisory after months of unsafe drinking water. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/26/winter-freeze-strains-pipe…
Brazil to boost security for Lula inauguration after bomb threat
Incoming minister says Brazil cannot allow 'political terrorism' after Bolsonaro supporter accused of bomb plot. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/26/brazil-to-boost-sec…
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الأمن الصومالي يعلن تدمير «مراكز سرية» لحركة «الشباب»
دمرت قوات صومالية عديدة، «مراكز سرية» تابعة لعناصر حركة الشباب المرتبطة بتنظيم «القاعدة» في مناطق عيل مرعدي، وغرس غوان، وغلكا سالمو، وقرى بضواحي منطقة (رقم 60) بمحافظة شبيلي السفلى. وقال ال…
Photos: The year in Ukraine, month by month
As the year end approaches, we look back on the events and images that marked Russia's invasion of Ukraine. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/12/26/photos-the-year-in-ukrain…
Having a Hard Christmas? Jesus Did, Too
God knows the depths of human pain because he has felt it himself. http://dlvr.it/SfxlY2
Iranian rapper wins appeal against protests-linked death sentence
Court accepts Saman Seyyedi's appeal, but 22-year-old Mohammad Ghobadlou’s bid is rejected and could be executed soon. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/25/iranian-rapper-wi…
How Anitta, the 'Girl from Rio,' went global
NPR catches up with Anitta, the most popular singer to come out of Brazil in years, who's up for a Grammy for Best New Artist. http://dlvr.it/Sfvzf4
2022 was a big year for dance books: Here are 5 to check out
These books shed light on some of dance's most iconic figures and provide a glimpse into the state of ballet culture today — and the direction it's heading next year and for years t…
'One more night together': Pelé's family share moving photos and tributes to soccer legend
The daughter of Brazilian football legend Pelé took to Instagram late Friday to post a moving tribute and picture of her father at the Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital in São Paulo. http://dl…
Shells pummel Ukraine's Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded - The Associated Press - en Español
Shells pummel Ukraine's Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded The Associated Press - en Español http://dlvr.it/SfvyyW
Family gather by Pele’s bedside at Sao Paulo hospital
Son of Brazilian football legend joins sisters at Albert Einstein Hospital amid concerns over 82-year-old's health. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/25/family-gather-by-pel…
Kari Lake loses bid to overturn Arizona vote results
Judge throws out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/25/kari-lake-loses-bid-…
US blizzard kills 18, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Fierce storm leaves 300,000 homes and businesses without power and at least 18 dead from exposure and icy car crashes. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/25/us-blizzard-kills-18-…
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إطلاق مبادرات سياسية لحوار وطني «ينقذ تونس من الضياع»
تسعى أحزاب معارضة للمشروع السياسي للرئيس التونسي قيس سعيد إلى بلورة «مبادرة مشتركة للإنقاذ»، بهدف طرحها على قيادات الاتحاد العام التونسي للشغل (نقابة العمال) من أجل توحيد موقف مشترك، قد يعي…
Suspect in Paris shooting transferred to psychiatric unit
Authorities say the 69-year-old suspect, who allegedly killed three people, was removed from custody for health reasons. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/24/suspect-in-paris-sh…
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أكثر من 20 طعناً في النتائج الأولية لانتخابات البرلمان التونسي
كشفت المحكمة الإدارية التونسية، التي تنظر في قضايا تجاوز القانون وخرقه، أنها تلقت 26 طعناً في النتائج الأولية للانتخابات التشريعية، التي نظمت في 17 ديسمبر (كانون الأول) الحالي. from الشرق ا…
5 key takeaways from January 6 panel’s report on US Capitol riot
Donald Trump led 'multi-part conspiracy' to overturn 2020 elections that ended in deadly riot, US committee says. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/23/5-key-takeaways-fr…
2022 was a good year for Nikki Grimes, who just published her 103rd book
The winner of the ALA Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement has written more than 100 children's books. Her latest, about the pandemic, is called Garvey …
From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph forged her own path
Ralph won an Emmy for her role as a no-nonsense kindergarten teacher on Abbott Elementary. She says classroom management is about setting clear boundaries. Originally broadcast Sept. 12, 20…
From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph forged her own path
Ralph won an Emmy for her role as a no-nonsense kindergarten teacher on Abbott Elementary. She says classroom management is about setting clear boundaries. Originally broadcast Sept. 12, 20…
Sportscaster can't stop complaining as he fills in as weatherman in hilarious live hits
Instead of his usual broadcast, sports reporter Mark Woodley was asked to cover the incoming winter storm in Waterloo, IA for the morning show. http://dlvr.it/SfqSzR
N Korea denies arms supplied for Russian mercenaries in Ukraine
US claims North Korea sent 'infantry rockets and missiles into Russia' for use by Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/23/n-korea-denie…
US Senate passes $1.7t spending bill without Afghan refugee law
The 4,155-page spending bill includes $858bn for military spending and $45bn in additional assistance for Ukraine. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/23/us-senate-passes-1-7t-spe…
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مقتل وإصابة 5 جنود من الجيش العراقي في نينوى
رغم التأكيدات المتكررة التي تطلقها القيادات العسكرية العراقية بشأن تراجع التهديدات الأمنية التي يمثلها تنظيم «داعش»، خصوصاً في مناطق شرق وشمال شرقي وغرب البلاد، فإن التنظيم المتطرف نجح في غ…
Chile plans to open embassy in occupied Palestinian territories
Chilean President Gabriel Boric says move aims to give Palestinians representation and respect under international law. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/22/chile-plans-to-open-…
China’s COVID rebellion
The protests that exposed cracks in China's middle-class dream source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/longform/2022/12/22/the-protests-that-exposed-cracks-in-chinas-middle-class-dream
The Ukrainian president made his first trip out of his country since Russia invaded. Both he and President Biden say they see the war entering a new phase.
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WTO rules against US in Hong Kong labelling dispute
Three-person panel finds US-China tensions do not justify unfavourable treatment of the financial hub. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/12/22/wto-rules-against-u-s-in-hong-kong…
Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t
Benjamin Netanyahu's agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel's history. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/22/israels-netany…
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المغرب لاستثمار إنجازات منتخبه في تعزيز قوته «الناعمة»
يطمح المغرب إلى استثمار المسيرة التاريخية لـ«أسود الأطلس» في مونديال قطر، من أجل تعزيز قوته الناعمة على الصعيد الدبلوماسي، وتعزيز جاذبية البلد السياحية. وأثار وصول المنتخب المغربي لنصف نهائ…
US Congress to posthumously honour slain teenager Emmett Till
The unanimous vote awarded Till and his mother, both civil rights icons, the Congressional Gold Medal. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/21/us-congress-to-posthumously-award-sla…
Lawyer for Key Jan. 6 Witness Seeks to Rebut Panel’s Claim of Interference
Stefan Passantino, who represented Cassidy Hutchinson in the early stages of the House select committee’s investigation, took a leave of absence from his law firm. http://dlvr.it/SfjZ5q
Title 42 Border Restrictions Still in Place as Lawsuits Reach Supreme Court
In a brief to the court, the Biden administration acknowledged that the end of Title 42 would most likely lead to an increase in border crossings. http://dlvr.it/SfjZ2J
Elon Musk Says He Will Resign as Twitter CEO When He Finds Successor
Mr. Musk, who asked his Twitter followers on Sunday if he should step down as head of the service, will remain the company’s owner. http://dlvr.it/SfjYqp
Russian Hackers’ Latest Target Is Cab Dispatch Line at J.F.K., U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say two Queens men worked with Russians to charge cabbies $10 to jump the line at the airport. The scheme was an open secret among drivers competing for fares. http://dlv…
Gunman in Canada Condo Shooting Was Being Forced Out of Building
The police on Tuesday identified the five people killed in a shooting one day before the gunman was scheduled to appear in court on orders to sell his unit. http://dlvr.it/SfjYfW
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ملك المغرب يحتفي بمنتخب بلاده ويخصص له استقبالاً شعبياً حاشداً
استقبل العاهل المغربي الملك محمد السادس، مساء أمس، بالقصر الملكي بالرباط، أعضاء المنتخب المغربي لكرة القدم، احتفاءً وتقديراً للإنجاز التاريخي الذي حققوه خلال نهائيات كأس العالم بقطر 2022، ب…
Former US police officer gets nearly 12 years for fatal shooting
Ex-officer was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting 28-year-old Black woman Atatiana Jefferson in Texas home. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/20/former-us-police-off…
Taliban release two detained Americans in ‘goodwill gesture’
The release was revealed on the same day the Taliban banned women from attending universities in Afghanistan. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/20/taliban-release-two-detained-a…
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried paves way for extradition
Bankman-Fried has signed legal papers paving the way for his extradition to the US from the Bahamas. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/12/20/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-paves-…
Abortion stories on TV get closer to reality, says new report
The annual Abortion Onscreen report says more TV shows had abortion plotlines than previous years and that writers are doing slightly better job reflecting reality. http://dlvr.it/SffVKy
Jan. 6 Panel Accuses Trump of Insurrection and Refers Him to Justice Dept.
The committee also accused the former president of three other federal crimes, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. Five Trump allies were referred as well. http://dlvr.it/SffT…
Proud Boys trial moves forward as January 6 panel prepares report
Defence lawyers previously called for jury selection to be postponed to 2023 due to 'combustible' political climate. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/19/proud-boys-tria…
US seeks to bolster Ecuador ties as China expands regional role
Joe Biden says US will seek to expand relationship with Ecuador as President Guillermo Lasso visits White House. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/19/us-seeks-to-bolster-ecuador…
Making it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks
A programme in California hopes to give back to communities targeted by the War on Drugs. http://dlvr.it/SfbSrZ
A bit of mystery surrounds a family's tourtière recipe, but it's a holiday favorite
They aren't sure where this version of the French Canadian meat pie came from, but one thing is clear: It isn't Christmas without tourtière. http://dlvr.it/SfbSk1
Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy
The Hollywood star says she now wants to work with groups led by people most directly affected by conflict. http://dlvr.it/SfbSjZ
Notorious Mexican penal colony is now a tourist attraction
One of Mexico's most notorious prisons begins a new chapter this weekend as a Pacific Ocean getaway after a makeover aimed at bringing in tourists to the former penal colony. http://dlvr…
N Korea completes ‘important’ test of spy satellite: State media
N Korea has released satellite imagery of South Korea's Seoul and Incheon cities presumed to have been shot during test. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/19/n-korea-complet…
Low turnout a message from Tunisian people to Saied: ‘Step aside’
Opposition parties say the only way forward for Tunisia is to get out of President Kais Saied’s system of one-man rule. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/18/low-voter-turnout-cl…
France fans hail Mbappe’s dazzling World Cup final performance
Mbappe secured the golden boot with his hat-trick in the final and came close to winning a second World Cup. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2022/12/18/france-fans-hail-mbappes-dazz…
Trump calls on his supporters to stand down on McCarthy opposition
• McCarthy says hardliners 'have not moved' in opposition to speaker's bid and could put GOP agenda 'in jeopardy' http://dlvr.it/SfYHcw
Rihanna shares first glimpse of child with A$AP Rocky
Rihanna was hacked -- by her adorable kiddo. http://dlvr.it/SfYHSl
Al Saqi Books, London's first Arabic-language bookstore, is closing down
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Al Saqi Books co-founder Salwa Gaspard and her daughter, Lynn, about the significance of the Arabic-language bookstore and the reasons for its impending clos…
Frustrated virtual reality pioneer leaves Facebook's parent - The Associated Press - en Español
Frustrated virtual reality pioneer leaves Facebook's parent The Associated Press - en Español http://dlvr.it/SfYHDm
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روسيا لا تعتبر الوقت «مناسباً» للعملية التركية شمال سوريا
في وقت توقفت التصريحات من أنقرة بشأنها، كررت روسيا موقفها الرافض للعملية العسكرية البرية التي هدّدت بها تركيا ضد مواقع قوات سوريا الديمقراطية (قسد) في شمال سوريا. وأكدت أنها تعد خطوة سابقة …
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المعارضة التونسية تطالب الرئيس بالاستقالة بعد إقبال ضعيف في الانتخابات
طالب ائتلاف جبهة الخلاص الوطني المعارض في تونس الرئيس قيس سعيد، بالاستقالة من منصبه، قائلاً إنه فقد شرعيته بعد الانتخابات البرلمانية التي أجريت اليوم السبت بمشاركة ضعيفة للغاية لم تصل إلى ت…
Ukraine scrambles to restore power, water after Russian attacks
Ukraine restores power to 6 million people in 24 hours after Russian missile strikes on power infrastructure. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/17/ukraine-scrambles-to-restore-p…
What does Peru’s worsening political crisis mean for its people?
At least 20 antigovernment protesters have been killed by troops while former President Pedro Castillo is jailed. source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2022/12/17/what-does-…
Death Toll in Peru Protests Rises as New Leader Struggles for Control
Two government ministers resigned after the new president, Dina Boluarte, deployed the military to crack down on the demonstrations that have convulsed the country. http://dlvr.it/SfW9np
Pentagon’s UFO investigation finds no evidence of alien activity
The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence reported 144 encounters with UFOs between 2004 and 2021. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/17/pentagons-ufo-investigation-…
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لبنان: الأزمة الاجتماعية تقود إلى التسيب الأمني وتفشي الجريمة
لا تقف تداعيات الأزمة المالية والاقتصادية في لبنان، عند حدود الانهيار الاجتماعي والصحي والتعليمي فحسب، بل بلغت مرحلة تهديد الوضع الأمني، وتفلت الجريمة، التي بدأت تتفشى بوتيرة سريعة في عدد م…
QAnon supporter gets five years for January 6 Capitol attack
US construction worker accused of 'weaponising' Trump supporters during the January 6 riot faces rebuke from judge. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/16/qanon-supporter-…
Qatar 2022: Best on-field highlights from the World Cup
As the World Cup reaches its finale on Sunday, here's how Al Jazeera photographers captured the tournament. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/12/16/qatar-2022-best-on-field-…
Renowned Mexican journalist survives shooting
Ciro Gomez Leyva says he was saved by his armoured vehicle after gunmen shot at him near his home in Mexico City. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/16/renowned-mexican-journalis…
Twitter’s suspension of journalists draws global backlash
Officials from France, Germany, UK, UN and EU condemned the suspensions, saying it jeopardised press freedom. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/12/16/twitters-suspension-of-jour…
Three militia members sentenced in plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer
Three men were sentenced Thursday for providing material support for a terrorist act and two other state-level charges related to the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, acc…
Alaska Native community relocates as climate crisis ravages homes
The town of Newtok is one of the first communities in the US to collectively move because of the climate crisis. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/15/alaska-native-community-rel…
US jury convicts Texas police officer in fatal home shooting
A jury found Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson, killed during a police welfare check. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/15/us-jury-convicts-te…
Perú en estado de emergencia
La medida suspenderá algunos derechos civiles, como la libertad de reunión, y profundiza una crisis que se desató cuando el Congreso destituyó al presidente electo la semana pasada. http://dlvr.it/SfPBCr
Peru Declares National State of Emergency Amid Deadly Protests
The measure suspended some civil rights, including the freedom of assembly, and deepens a crisis set off when the elected president was impeached by Congress last week. http://dlvr.it/SfPB0h
‘Nightmare’ Warehouse Fire Erases Evidence in Many Unsolved Cases
Lawyers say evidence in cold cases and bids for exoneration disappeared or was ruined when a Police Department storage facility in Brooklyn went up in flames. http://dlvr.it/SfP9kD
Biden Aims to Inject New Energy Into US Relations With African Nations
With the United States lagging behind China in influence on the continent, the president pledged investments in key areas for development. http://dlvr.it/SfP9gm
Henry Cavill says he will not return as Superman
DC fans across the globe collectively mourned Wednesday as British actor Henry Cavill said he will no longer be donning the red cape as Superman in the DC Comics extended cinematic universe…