‘Secrecy the priority’: Guantanamo battling COVID outbreak

Lawyers say the 'massive' outbreak puts already unwell detainees at further risk in camp where medical care is poor.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/secrecy-the-priority-guantanamo-battling-covid-outbreak

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of slain ‘Rust’ cinematographer

Ukrainian relatives of Halyna Hutchins seek damages from Baldwin, who killed Hutchins when a gun discharged on set.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/alec-baldwin-sued-by-relatives-of-slain-rust-cinematographer

Biden promises to defend social programmes in Florida speech

US president has accused Republican Party members of threatening to cut programmes like Medicare and Social Security.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/biden-promises-to-defend-social-programmes-in-florida-speech

Death toll climbs above 20,000 after Turkey-Syria earthquake

Human rights groups criticised the timing, content of UN aid delivered to northwest Syria three days after the quakes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/death-toll-climbs-above-20000-as-crews-comb-through-rubble

North Korea shows off possible new ICBM at huge military parade

The parade in Pyongyang appeared to feature a new, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, analysts said.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/north-korea-shows-off-possible-new-icbm-in-huge-military-parade

How Behrouz Boochani is changing the narrative on refugees

Kurdish-Iranian writer and author spent six years in detention on Manus Island after trying to get to Australia by boat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/how-behrouz-boochani-is-changing-the-narrative-on-refugees

Balloon ‘panic’ intensifies push against China in Washington

Biden administration faces growing calls from US Congress for tough policies against China after 'spy' balloon incident.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/balloon-panic-intensifies-push-against-china-in-washington

Suspect in Texas anti-immigrant shooting changes plea to guilty

Patrick Crusius faces hate crime charges for a mass shooting in the US city of El Paso in 2019 that killed 23 people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/suspect-in-texas-anti-immigrant-massacre-changes-plea-to-guilty

Syrians denounce failed aid response after devastating quake

Syrian activists decry the lack of international assistance to quake victims in its hard-hit northwest region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/no-aid-received-for-quake-victims-in-n-west-syria-activists-say

Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union

Biden addressed his legislative agenda for the coming year, including economic goals, China relations and police reform.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/5-key-takeaways-from-us-president-bidens-2023-state-of-the-union

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/philippine-president-marcos-visits-japan-with-security-in-focus

Indonesian video-on-demand films take world by storm

A series of Netflix Originals is helping cinema from Southeast Asia’s largest nation win global appreciation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/indonesian-video-on-demand-films-take-world-by-storm

How is TikTok changing the way we talk about mental health?

Health professionals concerned over misinformation in online mental health content.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/2/8/how-is-tiktok-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-mental-health

Microsoft takes on Google Search with AI

Microsoft is staking its future on AI through billions of dollars of investment as it directly challenges Google.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/7/microsoft-takes-on-google-in-search-with-ai

Residents struggle to flee quake-hit Turkish city of Gaziantep

People who are stuck in the province take refuge in shopping malls, stadiums, mosques and community centres.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/attempts-flee-from-quake-hit-turkish-city-of-gaziantep-fail

Death toll rises above 4,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes

Freezing weather conditions and snowfall in the devastated region have increased the difficulties for rescue workers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/death-toll-rises-above-4200-after-turkey-syria-earthquake

North Korea promises ‘expanded, intensified’ military drills

Military top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/north-korea-promises-expanded-intensified-military-drills

2022 was record year for North Korean crypto theft

United Nations report seen by Reuters says hackers have adopted increasingly sophisticated techniques.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/2022-was-record-year-for-north-korean-crypto-theft

US neo-Nazi charged in plot to attack Baltimore power stations

Federal Bureau of Investigation says alleged plan to disrupt power stations in US city was racially motivated.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/us-neo-nazi-charged-in-plot-to-attack-baltimore-power-stations

Timeline: World’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

From Haiti to Turkey, quakes have wreaked havoc. Here is a list of the deadliest tremors since 2000.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/the-worlds-deadliest-earthquakes-since-2000

One peacekeeper killed in DRC after UN chopper comes under fire

Sunday's incident comes a day after leaders of the East African Community held a summit on the DRC crisis, in Burundi.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/one-peacekeeper-killed-in-congo-after-u-n-chopper-comes-under-fire