New York City police enter Columbia campus as Gaza protest escalates

Protesters detained as police head for Hamilton Hall, which was occupied early on Tuesday, and the main campsite.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 797

As the war enters its 797th day, these are the main developments.

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Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill

The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796

As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.

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Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe

Sudan's notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move that could divide Arabs in Darfur.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/29/sudans-original-janjaweed-leader-sides-with-army-against-tribal-foe?traffic_source=rss

Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border

Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.

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US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war

Nearly 190 advocacy organisations laud students' 'courage' amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/29/us-advocacy-groups-back-palestine-solidarity-campus-protests-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Dubai’s ruler announces construction of world’s largest airport terminal

Al Maktoum International Airport envisaged to have capacity for 260 million passengers upon completion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/29/dubais-ruler-announces-construction-of-worlds-largest-airport-terminal?traffic_source=rss

US finds Putin probably did not order Navalny’s death in February: Report

Officials say Putin retains culpability for the death of his fiercest critic and most prominent opposition leader.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 795

As the war enters its 795th day, these are the main developments.

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Can Gen Z finally break the cycle of generational trauma?

We look at the phenomenon of generational trauma and whether Gen Z are the ones who can finally break the cycle.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2024/4/28/can-gen-z-finally-break-the-cycle-of-generational-trauma?traffic_source=rss

Chile declares national mourning after three police officers killed

It's the latest attack on security forces in a region where tensions have long simmered between locals and the state.

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The inexplicable rise of kidney disease in Sri Lanka’s farming communities

Residents of several 'hotspots' have been afflicted by kidney failure in the past few decades - and no one knows why.

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Has South Africa’s ANC failed to live up to its promises?

South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/27/has-south-africas-anc-failed-to-live-up-to-its-promises?traffic_source=rss

Jobless engineers, MBAs: The hidden army of Indian election ‘consultants’

These ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/27/jobless-tech-savvy-engineers-mbas-are-problem-solvers-of-indian-elections?traffic_source=rss

Key takeaways from fourth day of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial

Former National Enquirer publisher faces grilling from Trump defence team as first full week of US testimony wraps up.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792

As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.

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Blocks from the White House, US students stand steadfast with Gaza

Palestine solidarity encampment springs up at George Washington University despite crackdown and arrests across US.

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At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania's prime minister said.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 791

As the war enters its 791st day, these are the main developments.

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‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Peace Corps found 'overwhelming support and enthusiasm' for return to Pacific island nation, report shows.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/24/we-need-you-solomon-islands-support-for-us-agencys-return-revealed?traffic_source=rss

How can we reduce global food insecurity?

New report warns that 282 million people faced acute hunger last year.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/24/how-can-we-reduce-global-food-insecurity?traffic_source=rss

Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty

Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world's most powerful countries.

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US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden

TikTok has said legislation 'would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-bill-to-force-sale-of-tiktok-sending-it-to-biden?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790

As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.

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Parallel economy: How Russia is defying the West’s boycott

Two years after the invasion of Ukraine prompted exodus of brands from Russia, many products are freely bought and sold.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/longform/2024/4/24/parallel-economy-how-russia-is-defying-the-wests-boycott?traffic_source=rss

Residents challenge plans to demolish Melbourne public housing towers

Knocking down all 44 public housing towers in Australia's biggest city could tear communities apart, residents say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/23/residents-question-plans-to-demolish-melbourne-public-housing-towers?traffic_source=rss

Jury hears opening statements at Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial

Opening statements and testimony from the first witness was heard by the jury at Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/jury-hears-opening-statements-at-trumps-hush-money-trial?traffic_source=rss

What could be the consequences if Israel invades Rafah?

Several of Israel's allies say they are opposed to Israeli forces launching an assault on the southern Gaza city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/22/what-could-be-the-consequences-if-israel-invades-rafah?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russian strike collapsed Kharkiv TV tower

Ukrainian president tells Joe Biden that Russian attack on the tower is part of a plan to make the city 'uninhabitable'.

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Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests

Biden's remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being threatened with repeat of October 7.

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Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat

Already under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential crisis from record heat.

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In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights

The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.

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Maldives votes in parliamentary elections amid India-China rivalry

President Mohamed Muizzu's moves to increasingly shift away from New Delhi has caused tension.

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US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed

This is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a military aid package worth $95 billion to support Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/21/us-lawmakers-rebuked-for-waving-ukraine-flags-as-aid-bill-is-passed?traffic_source=rss

Could shipping containers be the answer to Ghana’s housing crisis?

An initiative to help provide much-needed homes in Ghana is turning shipping containers into eco-friendly homes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/21/could-shipping-containers-be-the-answer-to-ghanas-housing-crisis?traffic_source=rss

‘Children of the Ganges’ – The mallah community of India’s Varanasi

Their lives are deeply entwined with the sacred river Ganges but Varanasi’s boatmen say they have been overlooked.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/4/21/children-of-the-ganges-the-mallahs-of-indias-varanasi?traffic_source=rss

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?

Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.

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‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election

‘When all the money the politicians promise reaches our bank accounts, that’s when I will believe them,’ she says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/longform/2024/4/20/when-will-our-good-days-come-the-mumbai-cook-voting-in-indias-elections?traffic_source=rss

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media

Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested.

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Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum

President Daniel Noboa aims to rally support for a military crackdown on gang violence as he considers reelection.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/19/ecuador-weighs-security-international-arbitration-in-latest-referendum?traffic_source=rss

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested as Columbia clears encampment

New York-based university moves to suspend students involved as police arrest them for trespassing.

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Boeing subject of 32 whistleblower complaints, documents reveal

US workplace safety regulator received the complaints of employer retaliation over three-year period.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/19/boeing-subject-of-32-whistleblower-complaints-documents-reveal?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785

As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.

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Full jury panel seated on third day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial

Two previously seated jurors were dismissed early in the day, but by the close of proceedings, 12 jurors had been named.

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11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as Ruang volcano erupts

Authorities further extend exclusion zone after volcano sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784

As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.

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Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus

Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.

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Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’

Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.

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After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland

Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions and passport confiscation.

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Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial

Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, 'I won’t tolerate that.'

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How can the humanitarian crisis in Sudan be stopped?

The conflict is taking a heavy toll on civilians with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/16/how-can-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudan-be-stopped?traffic_source=rss

Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amid falling sales

CEO Elon Musk says in memo that job cuts will leave firm 'lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/16/tesla-to-lay-off-more-than-10-percent-of-staff-worldwide-amid-falling-sales?traffic_source=rss

Armourer for the film Rust sentenced to 18 months in fatal on-set shooting

A New Mexico state judge cited Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's apparent lack of remorse in her decision to impose the sentence.

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Inside the pressures facing Quebec’s billion-dollar maple syrup industry

Canadian province supplies most of the world's maple syrup, but climate change is raising new questions for producers.

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US: Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for further attacks

The US tells the UNSC that it has an obligation to not let Iran’s actions go unanswered

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UN Security Council meets after Iran launches attack on Israel

“It’s time to step back from the brink,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells the UN Security Council.

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What does Israel want to do after Iran’s drone and missile attacks?

Analysts look at the reasons behind Israel's attack on Iran's consulate, which triggered Iran's overnight barrage.

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Israel’s military gives televised address after Iran attack

Israel's military spokesman delivered a televised address to the nation after Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

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Iran launches direct attack on Israel

Watch the moment hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones are launched at Israel, with most intercepted.

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The legendary flavoured ground salt from India: Pisyu loon

This tangy, fiery condiment is only made in the kitchens of Uttarakhand. But you can now get it on Amazon.

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Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder

Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said all 'eyes' are on Venezuela to act in the pursuit of justice.

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Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made "when the conditions are appropriate".

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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

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FTX’ Sam Bankman-Fried appeals conviction and 25-year sentence for fraud

Bankman-Fried faces steep odds in bid to overturn conviction stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.

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Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

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Vietnam’s micro-apartments are a godsend for the poor – and a deadly risk

An apartment block fire that killed 56 people last year has highlighted the dangers of Vietnam's tiny urban dwellings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/12/vietnams-micro-apartments-house-the-poor-and-put-them-at-risk-of-fire?traffic_source=rss

Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president's comments encouraging.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/biden-considering-australian-request-to-drop-case-against-assange?traffic_source=rss

Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent

The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/11/singapore-tightens-rules-for-expat-workers-with-eye-on-locals-gripes?traffic_source=rss

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe blasts impending criminal charges

Prosecutors announced this week they intended to pursue the right-wing Uribe on charges of witness tampering and fraud.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 776

As the war enters its 776th day, these are the main developments.

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At least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant

Four people missing and three wounded taken to hospital after blast at power plant in the town of Bargi, near Bologna.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/9/at-least-three-dead-after-explosion-at-italy-hydroelectric-plant?traffic_source=rss

In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr

Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/8/in-indonesia-and-malaysia-beauty-is-big-business-during-eid-al-fitr?traffic_source=rss

Residents in North America look to the sky for a rare total solar eclipse

The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of Canada, Mexico and US, drawing the attention of star-gazers and scientists.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/8/residents-in-north-america-look-to-the-sky-for-a-rare-total-solar-eclipse?traffic_source=rss

Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions

US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 774

As the war enters its 774th day, these are the main developments.

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Philippines beefs up defences on its northernmost edge amid China tensions

Batanes could find itself on the doorstep of war should the South China Sea dispute escalate or China invade Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/4/7/philippines-beefs-up-defences-on-its-northernmost-edge-amid-china-tensions?traffic_source=rss

Terminally ill Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa dies in Israeli custody

Daqqa was arrested by Israel in 1986 for killing an Israeli soldier and has remained in prison since then.

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Remembering the Rwandan genocide 30 years on – how did it happen?

Local media, in particular, were crucial in aiding the mass killings while world media ignored or underplayed them.

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Latin American countries condemn Ecuador raid on Mexico embassy

Nicaragua joins Mexico in severing ties with Quito, while Brazil said the embassy raid is a clear violation of law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/7/latin-american-countries-condemn-ecuador-raid-on-mexico-embassy?traffic_source=rss

Does Israel’s attack on aid workers mark a turning point for its allies?

The killing of international aid workers with World Central Kitchen (WCK) sparks strongest Western reaction to date.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/7/does-israels-attack-on-aid-workers-mark-a-turning-point-for-its-allies?traffic_source=rss

Thousands of Israelis protest against government, urging captive deal

Local media reported demonstrations taking place in 50 locations across the country amid anger at Netanyahu government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/thousands-of-israelis-protest-against-government-urging-captive-deal?traffic_source=rss

‘Fishing’: Judge denies Trump team bid to seize NBC Stormy Daniels material

Judge Juan Merchan criticised the defence team's attempt to compel NBC to turn over documents related to Stormy Daniels.

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Colombia seeks to join Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Bogota calls on the World Court to ensure 'the safety' and 'the very existence of the Palestinian people'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 771

As the war enters its 771st day, these are the main developments.

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US judges reject Trump’s attempt to dismiss charges in two criminal cases

Trump has sought to dismiss cases accusing him of election interference in Georgia and of mishandling classified files.

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Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues

IOM says 13,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti by neighbouring countries last month despite a surge in violence.

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Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien

The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 770

As the war enters its 770th day, these are the main developments.

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Gaza ceasefire talks stall as Israel and Hamas dig in

Qatar says the major sticking points remain the same as behind-the-scenes talks attempt to secure a truce in Gaza.

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Japan issues tsunami alert after large earthquake off Taiwan

Japan Meteorological Agency calls on residents in Okinawa to evacuate after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

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Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying

The death of Bertha Gisela Gaytán has renewed concern over violence in the lead-up to the nationwide election on June 2.

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Why Biden’s White House iftar unravelled amid Gaza war

Sources tell Al Jazeera the White House cancelled Ramadan meal after many Muslim invitees declined to attend.

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Israel ‘agreed’ to take US Rafah concerns into consideration: White House

Top US and Israeli officials have 'constructive engagement on Rafah' in talks previously cancelled by Netanyahu.

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Knesset passes a law that could shutdown Al Jazeera in Israel

Israeli lawmakers approve a law that could shut down foreign broadcasters in the country, including Al Jazeera.

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Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’

The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in 'anomalous health incidents'.

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