China’s NPC: Who are the top men picked to support Xi Jinping?

China's National People’s Congress wrapped up on Monday after announcing a host of top officials that will assist Xi.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/13/chinas-congress-who-are-the-main-men-picked-to-support-xi

Heavy casualties reported in Bakhmut as battle for city rages

Ukraine and Russia say thousands have been killed or badly wounded as each side battles for control of the town.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/13/heavy-casualties-reported-in-bakhmut-as-battle-for-city-rages

N Korea conducts new weapons tests; US, S Korea start drills

North Korea says allies' military exercises are a rehearsal for war so its weapons are vital for defence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/13/n-korea-conducts-new-weapons-tests-us-s-korea-start-drills

Inside Ukraine’s wartime wine industry

Despite the dangers of war, many winemakers have continued to operate, buoyed by growing demand for local wines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/3/12/inside-ukraines-wartime-wine-industry

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 382

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 382nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-382

In unexpected move, China retains central bank governor

Analysts say Yi Gang's reappointment is aimed at boosting confidence as China faces stiff challenges abroad and at home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/12/in-unexpected-move-china-retains-central-bank-governor

One dead as Cyclone Freddy lashes Mozambique for second time

After swirling in the southern Indian Ocean for 34 days, Freddy is set to become the longest-lasting cyclone on record.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/12/one-dead-as-cyclone-freddy-lashes-mozambique-for-second-time

French Senate approves Macron’s pension plan amid new protests

Unions call for an additional day of strikes and protests as Senate vote brings pension plan closer to becoming law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/12/french-senate-approves-macrons-pension-plan-amid-new-protests

Huge crowds rally against Israel’s judicial changes for 10th week

Organisers say 500,000 people attended Saturday's protests, making them some of the 'biggest in Israeli history'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/12/huge-crowds-protest-israels-judicial-changes-for-10th-week

BBC sport coverage in disarray over Gary Lineker free speech row

BBC sport presenter Gary Lineker was suspended after criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/bbc-in-total-chaos-over-lineker-raw-as-other-hosts-boycott-work

Can China’s economy outpace the US?

Xi Jinping accuses the US of blocking China's rise as the nation sets the lowest growth target in decades.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/3/11/can-chinas-economy-outpace-the-us

Three years later, what we know: How did COVID start?

Scientists lean towards a natural spillover from animals, but China's opacity means a lab leak can't be ruled out.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/3/11/three-years-later-what-we-know-how-did-covid-19-start

‘Solidarity’ with Gary Lineker: Reaction as BBC removes presenter

Support pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government's refugee policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/solidarity-with-gary-lineker-reaction-as-bbc-removes-presenter

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-381

Football’s Gary Lineker booted by BBC over refugee policy tweets

Lineker was removed as presenter of BBC's Match of the Day show after criticising UK government's asylum-seeker policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/footballs-gary-lineker-booted-off-bbc-after-tweets-on-govt-asyl

Colombia, ELN rebels hail progress in second round of peace talks

ELN official says two sides took 'first steps' towards a temporary ceasefire as negotiations in Mexico City conclude.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/colombia-eln-rebels-hail-progress-in-second-round-of-peace-talks

US sanctions 39 entities over alleged ‘shadow banking’ for Iran

US Treasury Department says 39 entities granted Iran access to the international financial system.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/10/us-targets-shadow-banking-over-iran-sanctions-evasion

Michelle Yeoh’s success masks struggle of Malaysian film industry

Amid ethnic divisions, brain drain and censorship, Southeast Asian nation lags behind neighbours in cinematic success.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/michelle-yeohs-success-masks-struggle-of-malaysian-film-industry

Major Canadian school board recognises caste-based discrimination

Toronto's school board, the largest in Canada, joins a push to ban discrimination based on caste in North America.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/major-canadian-school-board-recognises-caste-based-discrimination

GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell hospitalised after fall

A spokesperson said that the Senate Republican leader is under observation after suffering from a concussion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/gop-leader-mitch-mcconnell-still-hospitalised-after-fall

Russia fires barrage of missiles on Ukraine cities, officials say

Missile attacks hit energy facility in Odesa and 'objects of critical infrastructure' in Kharkiv, governors say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/russia-fires-barrage-of-missiles-on-ukraine-cities-officials-say