Florida Governor DeSantis to sign six-week abortion ban

DeSantis, a Republican leader and possible contender for US presidency in 2024, is expected to sign the bill into law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/13/florida-governor-desantis-to-sign-six-week-abortion-ban

Syria, Saudi Arabia move to resume consular services, flights

Move followed visit by Syrian FM to Saudi Arabia, the first since 2012.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/13/syria-saudi-arabia-move-to-resume-consular-services-flights

Trump files $500m lawsuit against former lawyer Michael Cohen

The lawsuit accuses Michael Cohen of breaking a confidentiality agreement and 'spreading falsehoods' about Trump.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/13/trump-files-500m-lawsuit-against-former-lawyer-michael-cohen

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 414

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 414th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-414

Why is Colombia so deadly for human rights activists?

Nearly half of all rights activists killed last year were from Colombia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/4/13/why-is-colombia-so-deadly-for-human-rights-activists

North Korean missile prompts brief evacuation order in Japan

The Japanese government has since advised residents that the reported missile launch is no longer a threat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/north-korean-missile-prompts-evacuation-order-in-japan

US-led plan to ‘end’ migration through Darien Gap spurs questions

Deal with Panama, Colombia seeks to stem 'illicit crossings' of dangerous jungle route used by US-bound asylum seekers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/us-led-plan-to-end-migration-through-darien-gap-spurs-questions

HRW calls on Tunisia to release ex-PM Laarayedh

Laarayedh has been held in detention since December without being taken before a judge, according to HRW.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/hrw-calls-on-tunisia-to-release-ex-pm-laarayedh

Bali searches for answers after unusual whale strandings

Experts divided on why giant mammals might have beached as scientists investigate samples for clues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/bali-searches-for-answers-after-unusual-whale-strandings

China reports first human death due to H3N8 bird flu

The WHO says the woman, who died in March, probably contracted the virus at a market and the risk of spread is low.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/china-reports-first-human-death-due-to-h3n8-bird-flu

South Korea splashes the cash in scramble to fix fertility crisis

Families will be offered $10,500 in first year of their baby's life, but experts say money is no easy fix for problem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/south-korea-splashes-the-cash-in-scramble-to-fix-fertility-crisis

Proposal for taxpayer-funded religious charter school fails in US

An Oklahoma board voted 5-0 to reject an application for the US's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/proposal-for-taxpayer-funded-religious-charter-school-fails-in-us

Chilean Congress approves bill reducing work week to 40 hours

The bill passed by a large margin and is expected to be signed by Chilean President Gabriel Boric.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/chilean-congress-approves-bill-reducing-work-week-to-40-hours

District attorney prosecuting Trump sues Republican Jim Jordan

DA Alvin Bragg accuses the House Judiciary Committee chair of a 'transparent campaign to intimidate and attack' him.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/district-attorney-prosecuting-trump-sues-republican-jim-jordan

Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers

Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/11/indonesias-war-on-secondhand-clothes-riles-local-sellers

US mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with neglect

The boy's family says that he has an 'acute disability' and had been under their supervision in weeks before shooting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/us-mother-of-six-year-old-who-shot-teacher-charged-with-neglect

Women in Philippines used as Japanese sex slaves demand justice

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to 'make a difference' for now-elderly women after landmark UN decision.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/women-in-philippines-used-as-japanese-sex-slaves-demand-justice

India town mourns burning of historic library at Muslim school

Bihar Sharif residents yet to come to terms with burning of century-old 'madrassa' during Hindu festival of Ram Navami.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/india-town-mourns-burning-of-historic-library-at-muslim-school

Israeli attacks on Syria in the past year: Timeline

In the past year alone, Israeli attacks on Syria have killed at least 44 people and injured more than 50.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/israeli-attacks-on-syria-in-the-past-year-a-timeline

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 411

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 411th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-411

China staging live-fire drills around Taiwan for third day

Beijing's show of force comes in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to the United States.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/china-to-stage-live-fire-drills-around-taiwan-for-third-day