Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing at least one

No foul play is suspected in the US structure's collapse, which took place near Pace University in lower Manhattan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/parking-garage-collapses-in-new-york-city-killing-at-least-one

US charges Russians, Americans for ‘malign’ influence campaign

Washington accuses Russian agents of trying to exert influence through small US groups and interfering in local vote.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/us-charges-russians-americans-for-malign-influence-campaign

Tunisian police detain opposition leader, raid Ennahda party HQ

Rached Ghannouchi has emerged as one of the biggest critics of the president since the leader shut down parliament.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/tunisian-police-detain-opposition-leader-raid-ennahda-party-hq

Malaysia faces pension crisis after $33bn in pandemic withdrawals

Many Malaysians dipped into their pension during pandemic, but 81 percent of contributors face poverty in retirement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/18/malaysia-faces-pension-crisis-after-33bn-in-pandemic-withdrawals

Canadian broadcaster latest to ‘pause’ Twitter over funding label

Public broadcaster CBC said it was effectively quitting the platform over its 'government-funded' media label.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/canadian-broadcaster-latest-to-chafe-at-twitter-funding-label

US officers won’t be charged in ‘grievous’ Jayland Walker killing

Walker fired at police first, attorney general says, as grand jury votes not to charge officers who shot him 46 times.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/us-officers-wont-be-charged-in-grievous-jayland-walker-killing

Lavrov to meet with Brazil’s Lula as US fumes over Ukraine stance

Lula has denounced Western efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, a position Russia has praised amid its invasion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/lavrov-to-meet-with-brazils-lula-as-us-fumes-over-ukraine-stance

More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy

Volker Perthes says warring sides don't appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/more-than-180-people-killed-in-sudan-fighting-un-envoy-to-sudan

New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag

Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/17/new-zealand-radio-threatens-to-quit-twitter-over-government-tag

Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year

The military did not specify whether those jailed for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed. 

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/myanmar-military-pardons-more-than-3000-prisoners-for-new-year

South Korea, Japan finance heads to hold first talks since 2016

South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho tells reporters he will meet with his Japanese counterpart next month.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/17/south-korea-japan-finance-heads-to-hold-first-talks-since-2016

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 418

As the conflict enters its 418th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-418

Four killed in shooting at Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ birthday party

Attack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/four-killed-in-shooting-at-alabama-sweet-16-birthday-party

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 417

As the conflict enters its 417th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-417

Christians celebrate Holy Fire ritual under Israeli restrictions

Pilgrims travel to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City of Jerusalem to celebrate what they call a miracle.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/4/16/christians-celebrate-holy-fire-ritual-under-israeli-restrictions

Fire in Dubai apartment building kills 16 people: Local media

Investigation launched, but authorities say violations of safety and security regulations the cause.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/fire-in-dubai-apartment-building-kills-16-people-local-media

Sudan death toll rises to 56 as fierce fighting rages in Khartoum

Doctors say hundreds also wounded as clashes between army and paramilitary force continue for a second day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/sudan-death-toll-rises-to-56-as-fierce-fighting-rages-in-khartoum

Ukraine reports ‘unprecedented bloody battles’ in Bakhmut

Kyiv says its forces are continuing to hold on to Bakhmut as Russia claims advances in the embattled eastern city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/ukraine-reports-unprecedented-bloody-battles-in-bakhmut

Hong Kong Bishop heads to mainland China amid Vatican strains

Stephen Chow's visit comes as China's Beijing-approved Catholic Church makes appointments in defiance of Vatican deal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/hong-kong-bishop-heads-to-mainland-china-amid-vatican-strains

Why has Germany shut down its nuclear plants?

Critics have long described the energy source as dangerous and unsustainable.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/4/15/why-has-germany-shut-down-its-nuclear-plants

Pence booed at NRA meeting in US as he tries to outflank Trump

Republican presidential hopefuls are courting the US's powerful gun lobby even as mass shootings continue.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/15/pence-booed-at-nra-meeting-in-us-as-he-tries-to-outflank-trump