New Myanmar sanctions imposed as anti-coup activists plan action

US and allies target aviation fuel on second anniversary of coup amid growing concern over military's use of airpower.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-and-allies-hit-myanmar-with-sanctions-resistance-plans-strike

US readying new $2bn Ukraine weapons package: Report

Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-readying-new-2-billion-ukraine-weapons-package-report

Timeline: Two years since the Myanmar military coup

The conflict between the military and anti-coup fighters has deepened with violence in nearly all parts of the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/timeline-two-years-since-the-myanmar-military-coup

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/embattled-representative-george-santos-steps-down-from-committees

Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a 'political filter'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/florida-governor-backs-ban-on-diversity-lessons-in-state-colleges

Pakistan mosque bombing survivors traumatised but undeterred

At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/never-imagined-pakistans-blast-victims-mourned

Myanmar invited to Asian military meeting co-chaired by US

Next month's meeting is focused on maritime security and will include exercises to tackle smuggling.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/myanmar-invited-to-asian-military-meeting-cochaired-by-us

Dozens injured in blast at busy mosque in Pakistan’s Peshawar

Officials say an explosion at a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, has caused multiple casualties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/peshawar-pakistan-mosque-explosion-casualties

Cyclone in Madagascar kills dozens, displaces tens of thousands

At least 25 confirmed dead and more than 37,000 displaced by Cyclone Cheneso, authorities say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/cyclone-in-madagascar-kills-dozens-displaces-tens-of-thousands

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 341

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 341st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-341

NATO chief asks S Korea to ‘step up’ military support for Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg suggests Seoul reconsider its policy of barring weapons exports to countries in conflict.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/nato-chief-asks-s-korea-to-step-up-military-support-for-ukraine

Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues

A radiation alert is in force for parts of Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing Caesium-137 was lost.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/rio-tinto-apologises-as-search-for-radioactive-capsule-continues

Was Israel behind drone attack on Iran military installation?

Iranian foreign minister criticised the drone attack as 'cowardly' and aimed at creating 'insecurity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/iran-calls-drones-attack-on-its-defense-plant-cowardly

Low turnout expected as Tunisia holds parliamentary elections

In Sunday’s second round, voters are choosing among 262 candidates seeking to fill the 131 remaining seats.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/tunisians-set-to-vote-again-as-low-turnout-expected

KLM ‘unrest’ travel warning for Kenya, Tanzania sparks anger

Kenyan and Tanzanian governments accuse the carrier of spreading 'unfounded' claims about purported 'civil unrest'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/klm-unrest-travel-warning-for-kenya-tanzania-sparks-anger

Memphis disbands police unit linked to Tyre Nichols’s beating

Police chief 'permanently deactivates' the unit that included the five officers charged over the death of Tyre Nichols.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/memphis-disbands-police-unit-that-fatally-beat-tyre-nichols

Netanyahu announces plans to arm Israelis after Jerusalem attack

Prime minister also says social security benefits of families of suspected Palestinian attackers will be cancelled.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/netanyahu-announces-plans-to-arm-israelis-after-jerusalem-attack

Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins

Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/czechia-cements-west-direction-as-former-nato-general-wins

Zelenskyy says Olympics chief should visit Ukraine front line

Ukrainian president invited the IOC chief to visit Bakhmut in spat over ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/zelenskyy-says-olympics-chief-should-visit-ukraine-front-line

Maldives ruling party holds high-stakes presidential primary

Democracy icon Mohamed Nasheed's political future in balance as ruling party voters head to the polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/maldives-ruling-party-holds-high-stakes-presidential-primary

Russian ‘megalomania’ in Ukraine war cited at death camp memorial

The Auschwitz camp memorial director equated Nazi crimes of World War II with Russian forces now in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/russias-megalomania-in-ukraine-war-cited-at-auschwitz-memorial

Jan 8 investigation targets nephew of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro

Leonardo Rodrigues de Jesus is the first member of Bolsonaro's family to be probed in relation to the January 8 attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/jan-8-investigation-targets-nephew-of-brazils-jair-bolsonaro

BBC Arabic radio goes off air after 85 years

The Arabic language radio station is among 10 different language services that are ending, BBC says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/bbc-world-services-ends-arabic-radio-after-85-years

Thapelo Amad elected first Muslim mayor of Johannesburg

Amad says he is 'humbled' to be elected mayor of the South Africa's biggest metropolis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/johannesburg-gets-first-muslim-mayor-as-tiny-party-wins-top-job

Handball-WM: Deutschland gegen Ägypten live im TV und Online-Stream sehen

Live im TV und Online-Stream: So könnt ihr das Platzierungsspiel der deutschen Nationalmannschaft bei der Handball-WM 2023 sehen. Nach der Pleite im Viertelfinale gegen Frankreich ist das Turnier für die DHB-Auswahl noch nicht vorbei. In der Platzierungsrunde geht es zunächst gegen Ägypten. Noch immer enttäuscht über das Ende des Medaillentraums und genervt vom Reisestress erreichten die deutschen Handballer den finalen Ort ihres WM-Trips. Statt um Edelmetall geht es für die DHB-Auswahl bei der Platzierungsrunde in Stockholm nur noch um einen vernünftigen Abschluss des Turniers, in dem das junge und unerfahrene Team von Bundestrainer Alfred Gislason spätestens bei der klaren 28:35-Niederlage im Viertelfinale gegen Olympiasieger und Rekord-Weltmeister Frankreich seine Grenzen aufgezeigt bekommen hat. "Die Enttäuschung ist definitiv da, denn wir haben auf das Halbfinale geschielt", räumte DHB-Sportvorstand Axel Kromer vor dem Spiel gegen Ägypten an diesem Freitag (15.30 Uhr) ein. "Da ist etwas zerbrochen bei den Jungs." Vor dem Duell mit Ägypten in Stockholm gelte es nun, die Akkus wieder aufzuladen. "Das wird aber nicht einfach, denn wir haben schon wieder einen Reisetag. Da haben wir nicht viel Zeit", sagte Bundestrainer Alfred Gislason. Dennoch versprach er: "Wir werden alles reinwerfen, um das Spiel zu gewinnen und das bestmögliche Ergebnis aus diesem Turnier herauszuholen." Handball-WM 2023: Wer zeigt das Platzierungsspiel Deutschland gegen Ägypten live im TV? Die ARD überträgt das WM-Platzierungsspiel zwischen Deutschland und Ägypten am Freitag live im Free-TV. Das Spiel beginnt um 15.30 Uhr, die Vorberichterstattung startet um 15.10 Uhr. Kommentiert wird die Partie anschließend von Florian Naß und Dominik Klein. Gibt es einen Livestream für das WM-Platzierungsspiel zwischen Deutschland und Ägypten? Handball-Fans können theoretisch alle WM-Spiele sehen, müssen dafür aber zahlen. Der Internetanbieter sportdeutschland.tv verlangt für das komplette Turnier 15 Euro, Einzelspiele sind für einen geringeren Preis ebenfalls buchbar. Auch die ARD bietet auf der eigenen Website einen Livestream zur Partie Deutschland gegen Ägypten an. Gibt es einen kostenlosen Livestream für das WM-Platzierungsspiel Deutschland gegen Ägypten? Ja, der Livestream der ARD zur Partie zwischen Deutschland und Ägypten ist kostenfrei. Anzeige: Erlebe die gesamte Bundesliga mit WOW und DAZN zum Vorteilspreis SPORTBUZZER WELT

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Fiji suspends police commissioner, ends China policing agreement

Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho is seen as close to former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/fiji-suspends-police-commissioner-ends-china-policing-agreement

Myanmar military announces strict new election law ahead of polls

New rules, published in state media, appear designed to ensure there is no meaningful opposition to the military.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/myanmar-military-unveils-strict-new-election-law-ahead-of-polls

South Korea’s unions cry ‘red scare’ amid North Korea spy claims

South Korea's spy agency has accused members of the country's largest union of illegally contacting North Korean agents.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/27/south-korea-unions-decry-red-scare-amid-north-korea-spy-claims

ICC to resume investigation into Philippines’s deadly drug war

Manila had argued it was conducting its own investigation into deaths under the controversial policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/icc-to-resume-investigation-into-philippiness-deadly-drug-war

California storms give state much-needed boost in water supply

A series of atmospheric rivers covered the parched state with an estimated 121 trillion litres of water.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/california-storms-give-state-much-needed-boost-in-water-supply

New York City bike path attacker convicted for 2017 rampage

Sayfullo Saipov, who killed eight people after driving a truck down a busy New York City bike path, faces death penalty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/new-york-city-bike-path-attacker-convicted-for-2017-rampage

US Census could get MENA category after new recommendations

US government panel recommends adding box on Census to count people from the Middle East and North Africa region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/us-census-could-get-mena-category-after-new-recommendations

Opium cultivation surges since Myanmar military seized power: UN

Opium poppy was cultivated on more than 40,000 hectares in Myanmar last year, a 33% increase compared with 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/opium-cultivation-surges-since-myanmar-military-seized-power-un

Rohingya are drowning at sea. Asia’s leaders are to blame

Leaders from Southeast and South Asia are acting both illegally and immorally by not helping Rohingya "boat people".

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/1/26/rohingya-are-drowning-at-sea-asias-leaders-are-to-blame

Pro-abortion rights advocates sue over state pill restrictions

The lawsuit comes as Republican-led states in the US attempt to crack down on the use of abortion-inducing medications.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/pro-abortion-rights-advocates-sue-over-state-pill-restrictions

Half Moon Bay shooting suspect faces seven murder charges

California authorities identify six of the seven victims, as US reels from mass shootings and gun violence 'epidemic'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/half-moon-bay-shooting-suspect-faces-murder-charges

Sons of Panamanian ex-president released from US prison

The two brothers are expected to return to Panama on Wednesday, where they and their father face corruption charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/sons-of-panamanian-ex-president-complete-us-corruption-sentences

Taliban working on guidelines for women NGO workers: UN says

UN aid chief Martin Griffiths met Taliban officials in a bid to push them to further relax the ban on women workers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/un-chief-says-taliban-working-on-guidelines-on-women-ngo-workers

As deadly protests continue, Peru’s government faces crisis

Analysts warn that violent tactics used to repress protests under President Dina Boluarte will lead to further unrest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/as-deadly-protests-continue-perus-government-faces-crisis

Former Proud Boy testifies that group ‘celebrated’ violence

Former Proud Boy Matthew Greene said the group seemed prepared to use violence to roll back results of 2020 election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/24/former-proud-boy-testifies-that-group-celebrated-violence

Binance moved $346m for seized crypto exchange Bitzlato: Report

US DOJ last week charged Bitzlato's co-founder, a Russian living in China, with running a money-laundering haven.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/24/binance-moved-346m-for-seized-crypto-exchange-bitzlato-report

Calls for action as Brazil Yanomami Indigenous people face crisis

Indigenous communities in the Amazon have come under siege as business interests violently expand their operations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/24/calls-for-action-as-brazil-yanomami-indigenous-people-face-crisis

Musk says he had ‘no ill motive’ with his privatising Tesla tweet

Musk is on trial for fraud claims for his 2018 tweet that he had 'funding secured' to privatise Tesla at $420 per share.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/24/musk-says-he-had-no-ill-motive-with-his-privatising-tesla-tweet

'Forspoken' Review: A portal into a world without wonder or heart

Forspoken boasts 'key members' of the Final Fantasy XV team, but feels outdated and at times resentful of its Black protagonist.
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Poland increases pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine

Poland says it is planning to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, but will first seek approval from Berlin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/poland-urges-more-tanks-for-kyiv-will-seek-berlins-approval

Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage after grid failure

Minister says restoration work could take up to 12 hours, adding that a limited number of power grids are back on.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/pakistan-hit-by-nationwide-power-outage-after-grid

San Francisco Chinatown seniors welcome in the Lunar New Year with rap

The Grant Avenue Follies are steeped in tap dance and the songs of the 1950s and '60s. But they are no strangers to hip-hop, as the track "That Lunar Cheer" shows.
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The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence in their case.
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New graphic novel explores the life of 'Queenie,' Harlem Renaissance mob boss

Queenie: Godmother of Harlem tells the overlooked story of Stephanie Saint Clair, or "Queenie," a Black female mob boss and fashion icon who lived during the height of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 334

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 334rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-334

Can Sweden and Turkey resolve their differences?

Ankara is angry after a far-right activist destroyed a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/1/22/can-sweden-and-turkey-resolve-their-differences

China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

For the past three years, Lunar New Year celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/1/22/china-rings-in-lunar-new-year-with-most-covid-rules-lifted

Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles.
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Anime broadens its reach — at conventions, at theaters, and streaming at home

Manga artist Hajime Isayama says when he was growing up in Japan, anime wasn't considered cool. Now, he says, he has a "global audience" in mind.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 333

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 333rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-333

Burkina Faso demands departure of French troops: Report

Military-ruled Burkina Faso suspends accord with France, orders troops to leave within a month, reports state media.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/burkina-faso-demands-departure-of-french-troops

New search of Biden’s home turns up more classified documents

Officials from the Department of Justice find six more classified documents during 13-hour search of Joe Biden's home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/new-search-of-bidens-home-turns-up-more-classified-documents

Brazil’s Lula fires army chief in wake of pro-Bolsonaro riots

The dismissal of Julio Cesar de Arruda comes shortly after Lula removed dozens of soldiers from his security detail.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/brazils-lula-replaces-army-chief-in-wake-of-pro-bolsonaro-riots

DOJ tells Jim Jordan it won't share information about ongoing investigations

• Pompeo alleges Haley plotted with Kushner and Ivanka Trump to try to become VP • Opinion: This congressional office is a success. The GOP wants to gut it anyway
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'Women Talking' explores survival, solidarity and spirituality after sexual assault

Eight women come together in a hayloft to decide what's next after their religious colony is devastated by sexual violence. Sarah Polley adapted Miriam Toews' novel, which was drawn from true events.
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Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault - The Associated Press - en Español

Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault  The Associated Press - en Español
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Brazilian defence minister: Military had no direct role in riots

Brazil's President Lula has suggested the pro-Bolsonaro rioters acted with help from inside the government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/brazilian-defence-minister-military-had-no-direct-role-in-riots

Musk on trial says his tweets don’t always affect Tesla stock

'Just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly,' the Tesla boss told a jury.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/20/musk-on-trial-says-his-tweets-dont-always-affect-tesla-stock

US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/20/us-judge-rules-desantis-violated-constitution-but-dismisses-case

No Leopard tanks for Ukraine as NATO allies fail to agree

Failure to provide German battle tanks at meeting may signal growing divisions within NATO over supplying such weapons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/20/no-leopard-tanks-for-ukraine-as-nato-allies-fail-to-agree

Capture of Mafia boss raises questions over how he stayed free for so long

The arrest of Cosa Nostra mob boss Matteo Messina Denaro at a private health clinic in Palermo on Monday stunned many around the world due to the extraordinary length of time he'd been on the run -- but came as little surprise for some who watched the Mafia more closely.
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Sundance returns in-person to Park City — with more submissions than ever

The film festival went largely online during the pandemic. There were more than 16,000 submissions this year, and nearly half of the films featured are made by first-time filmmakers.
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Reed Hastings to Become Netflix’s Executive Chairman, Ceding Co-Chief Role

Mr. Hastings will become the streaming giant’s executive chairman. Greg Peters will join Ted Sarandos as a co-chief executive.
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Biden lands in California to tour storm-ravaged communities

US president will visit hard-hit areas of California where flooding, intense waves and mudslides forced evacuations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/biden-lands-in-california-to-tour-storm-ravaged-communities

Hear from the Navy veteran that was allegedly scammed by Santos

Navy veteran Richard Osthoff says George Santos, in 2016, allegedly took $3000 of charitable donations intended to help Osthoff's dying dog receive surgery. He tells Erin Burnett how he felt when he realized Santos had been elected to Congress.
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Immigration records contradict Santos' claim his mother was at World Trade Center on 9/11

Newly uncovered immigration records for Rep. George Santos' mother appear to contradict the embattled freshman Republican's repeated claim that she was present at the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Santos took $3,000 from dying dog's GoFundMe, veterans say

• Video: Republicans explain why George Santos got committee assignments
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Shakira is reminding us about a universal truth

Last week, Shakira did to her ex, former soccer star Gerard Piqué, what every person who's been mistreated and underappreciated by their partner wishes they could do. She knocked out his ego and in the process she reminded herself—and the world—what she's capable of.
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Watch the most eyebrow-raising moments between Santos and reporters

Newly elected Republican Rep. George Santos faces growing pressure to resign after he lied and misrepresented his background. See all the times he dodged reporters on Capitol Hill.
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The U.S. faces 'unprecedented uncertainty' regarding abortion law, legal scholar says

Roe author Mary Ziegler has chronicled the legal, political and cultural battles around abortion, and says the debate is far from over: "We're at the very beginning of something very confusing."
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Trump Allies Win Seats on House Oversight Committee, Reflecting GOP Priorities

Some of the former president’s most outspoken defenders will sit on the House’s main investigative committee, underscoring their high-profile roles in the new Republican majority.
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North Korea pledges to revitalise economy after COVID ‘victory’

The secretive state claims 'remarkable successes' after upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/19/north-korea-pledges-to-revitalise-economy-after-covid-victory

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/jacinda-ardern-to-step-down-as-new-zealands-prime-minister

Janet Yellen, Chinese Vice Premier Liu have ‘candid’ talks

The US Treasury said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on climate change and the economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/18/janet-yellen-chinase-vice-premier-liu-have-candid-talks

Mother and one-year-old son killed in rare polar bear attack

The 'traumatic' attack occurred on Tuesday near a school in an isolated Alaska Native village in the northwest US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/18/mother-and-one-year-old-son-killed-in-fatal-polar-bear-attack

Baseball fans fight to save iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played

Thousands of baseball fans have signed a petition to save an iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played and which inspired best-selling author Haruki Murakami to first pick up a pen.
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Women living in states with abortion bans suffer greater economic insecurity

Women living in states that restrict or ban abortion face greater economic insecurity than those living in states where they have access, new research finds.
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Young Covid patients are sicker when they have a second infection, such as a cold or RSV, a new study suggests

When Covid-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to become sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study suggests.
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Hear how Wagner mercenary made daring escape from Russia

Former Wagner mercenary Andrei Medvedev fled Russia, escaping to Norway through freezing conditions and dodging gunfire. Now he's speaking out about Russia's war in Ukraine. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.
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Capitol Police chief says threats against members of Congress 'still too high' despite drop in case numbers

The US Capitol Police's threat investigations dropped in 2022 for the first time in five years but the agency's police chief said the number of threats against members of Congress is "still too high."
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Pentagon Sends U.S. Arms Stored in Israel to Ukraine

Israeli officials had initially expressed concerns that the move could damage its relations with Russia.
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Top Ukraine, US military leaders meet over ‘urgent needs’

Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/17/top-ukraine-us-military-chiefs-meet-over-urgent-needs

Former Republican State House candidate arrested for allegedly orchestrating shootings at homes of Democrats in New Mexico, police say

Former Republican New Mexico State House candidate Solomon Peña was arrested by an Albuquerque SWAT team Monday in connection with a string of recent shootings at the homes of local Democratic elected leaders, Albuquerque Police said.
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Dior appoints BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador

Dior has named BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador, a move that further signals South Korea's growing importance to the world's biggest luxury fashion houses.
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California sheriff thinks killing of 6, including a baby, appears to be a 'cartel-style execution'

• 23 years ago, another 6-year-old boy fired a gun in school. The victim was his classmate • Indiana man arrested after toddler shown on live TV with handgun • Video: College basketball player charged with capital murder
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See what's coming up on the new season of 'The Mandalorian'

The Mandalorian and Grogu are back in action.
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Tragic twist discovered involving co-pilot in Nepal plane crash

Families mourn for their loved ones following the Yeti Airlines crash in central Nepal that killed over 70 people. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.
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Renewed Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Underlines Russia’s Waning Influence

Russia helped end a 2020 war and its troops policed the cease-fire. But with a new crisis in the Caucasus heating up, Moscow, distracted and weakened by Ukraine, has not intervened.
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And Now a Few Words About How Power Makes You Weird

From the royal family to the House of Representatives, it was a strange week.
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‘Delta 1943, Cancel Takeoff’: Wrong Turn Results in Near Miss at J.F.K.

An American Airlines plane crossed about 1,000 feet ahead of a Delta flight about to depart from Kennedy International Airport, officials said.
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Death Toll of Russian Strike in Dnipro Rises to 40, Ukraine Says

The authorities said 34 people remained missing after three days of searching for the living and the dead at an apartment building struck by a Russian missile in Dnipro.
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Latvia urges Western allies to step up military aid for Ukraine

Latvian President Egils Levits says Ukraine needs more support to resist a potential new Russian offensive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/16/latvia-calls-western-allies-to-step-up-military-aid-for-ukraine

Critics Choice Awards 2023: See who won

It was a starry night in Los Angeles in spite of repeated spates of rain on Sunday, as awards season continued with the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.
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Analysis: Here's a larger 'classified' problem to confront

This is getting absurd.
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American held in Iran launches hunger strike

An American wrongfully detained in Iran is calling on President Joe Biden to take notice of US detainees there, launching a hunger strike Monday to mark seven years since he was left behind in a prisoner swap that brought other Americans home.
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Brendan Fraser wins Critics' Choice Award for controversial role

In what could be the first of many major pieces of hardware for him this award season, Brendan Fraser picked up best actor for his role in film festival darling "The Whale" at Sunday's Critics Choice Awards.
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'Russia's Rambo' -- once a Putin favorite -- says he'd now fight for Ukraine and feels 'nothing but hatred' for his home country

• Live updates: Battle for Soledar continues 'without any respite,' Zelensky says • Dnipro reels from deadly missile strike • Analysis: Warm winter robs Putin of a trump card
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What's the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in

There are plenty of factors in life that contribute to happiness. But could keeping in touch with your loved ones be the most important?
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Three Reasons the Republican Party Keeps Coming Apart at the Seams

Remember when it was ‘Democrats fall in love; Republicans fall in line'? Me neither.
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NATO chief hints at more heavy weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg says he expects more weapons deliveries to war-torn Ukraine after UK pledges Challenger 2 tanks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/15/nato-chief-expects-more-heavy-weapons-deliveries-to-ukraine

See a chunk of the road slide off a cliff in California

In Pescadero, California, a road was so saturated with rain it slid off the edge of a cliff. CNN's Natasha Chen reports.
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Attorney Woo and the rise of the K-drama heroine

One of last year's most successful South Korean TV shows, "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," follows the story of a young autistic woman, Woo Young-woo, who navigates adulthood while winning cases at one of the nation's top law firms. Already renewed for a second season, it is now Netflix's sixth most-watched non-English television series and was recently nominated for a 2023 Critics' Choice Award.
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Daredevil Robbie Knievel, son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60

• Lisa Marie Presley lived in a 'horrific reality' after her son's suicide • In pictures: People we lost in 2023
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'It slowly spread like wildfire': Inside the dramatic symptoms of long Covid

Jessica Rosario loved watching her 15-year-old, Eliana, play flute with the rest of the marching band during Open Door Christian School football games. But after the homecoming game in 2021, she got an alarming call from the Ohio school's band director.
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Watch clumsy pandas give their handlers a giant headache

These cubs at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China are dropping, flopping and rolling their way into our hearts.
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In Video, George Santos Encourages Transgender People to Join GOP

A year before George Santos first ran for Congress, he appeared at an L.G.B.T.Q. event using one of his alternate identities.
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'Inside the Curve' attempts to offer an overview of COVID's full impact everywhere

Visually striking — NatGeo and superb photography have always walked hand-in-hand — and incredibly complete, deep and nuanced, this is a book that comes close to the impossible.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 326

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 326th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-326

الصومال: «الشباب» تعاقب القبائل الداعمة للحكومة

أفادت تقارير صومالية بإقدام حركة «الشباب» المتطرفة على استهداف مزارع تابعة لقبائل تدعم السلطات الحكومية في حربها ضد الحركة. وأشار ناشطون محليون إلى أن عناصر من «الشباب» أطلقوا النار على قطعان من الماشية بمناطق سبق تحريرها من نفوذهم، وقتلوا ما يزيد على 300 رأس منها، الأمر الذي اعتبره الناشطون «نوعاً من العقاب» للقبائل، كما أنه «يفاقم من المعاناة الإنسانية» في المناطق التي تعاني من أزمات جراء الجفاف ونقص المواد الغذائية.

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Treasury secretary warns US could default on its debt as soon as June

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Staffer searched 6-year-old's backpack before shooting. Now, the school will add metal detectors

Richneck Elementary School in Virginia will install walk-through metal detectors after officials were alerted last week that a 6-year-old student who allegedly shot his teacher might have had a weapon but failed to find it after a search.
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