Hong Kong holds ‘patriot only’ election after shutting out opposition

Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/10/hong-kong-holds-patriot-only-election-after-shutting-out-opposition?traffic_source=rss

University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

Elizabeth Magill faced backlash after failing to say calling for genocide against Jews would violate university policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/10/university-of-pennsylvania-president-quits-after-anti-semitism-uproar?traffic_source=rss

Photos: Israel bombs Gaza areas it declared safe zones for Palestinians

Strikes come a day after the US vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/9/photos-israel-bombs-gaza-areas-it-called-safe-zones-for-palestinians?traffic_source=rss

Tens of thousands again march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire

Latest protest comes a day after UK abstained from voting on UNSC resolution demanding ceasefire, which the US vetoed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/9/tens-of-thousands-again-march-in-london-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

Guatemala prosecutors threaten to annul victory of President-elect Arevalo

Guatemalan tribunal defends election results as 'unalterable', while critics blast prosecutors for attempting a 'coup'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/8/guatemala-prosecutors-threaten-to-annul-victory-of-president-elect-arevalo?traffic_source=rss

Six French teenagers convicted in connection to beheading of school teacher

The murder of history teacher Samuel Paty shocked France and fuelled contentious debates about freedom of expression.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/8/six-french-teenagers-convicted-in-connection-to-beheading-of-school-teacher?traffic_source=rss

Poet, professor and writer, Refaat Alareer killed in Israeli strike

Israeli air strikes have killed renowned Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer and six family members.

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Can the UN do anything to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza?

UN officials have repeatedly warned of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/8/can-the-un-do-anything-to-stop-israels-assault-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss

US prosecutors file new charges against Hunter Biden, CNN says

Report comes after President Joe Biden’s son last month pleaded not guilty to three firearms-related charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/8/us-prosecutors-file-new-charges-against-hunter-biden-cnn-says?traffic_source=rss

Q&A: ‘I need to be vindicated’: Leila de Lima on Duterte and the drug war

Freed after six years, the former Philippines senator spoke to Al Jazeera about her ordeal and her hopes for the future.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/8/qa-i-need-to-be-vindicated-leila-de-lima-on-duterte-and-the-drug-war?traffic_source=rss

US to conduct Guyana flights as tensions mount over Venezuela dispute

US announces flight drills, stresses 'unwavering support' for Guyana's sovereignty amid growing border tensions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/7/us-to-conduct-guyana-flights-as-tensions-mount-over-venezuela-dispute?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 652

As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-652?traffic_source=rss

Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?

Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/7/can-traditional-architecture-help-build-a-more-resilient?traffic_source=rss

US declares warring factions in Sudan have committed war crimes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges the military and rival paramilitary RSF to 'stop this conflict now'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/us-declares-warring-factions-in-sudan-have-committed-war-crimes?traffic_source=rss

Bosnian Serb leader Dodik stands trial for defying peace envoy

Dodik called the envoy a 'stinker' as he demanded the trial be relocated to the capital of Bosnia's Serbia entity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/bosnian-serb-leader-dodik-stands-trial-for-defying-peace-envoy?traffic_source=rss

US says Russia rejected ‘substantial’ proposal to free two jailed Americans

Washington says 'no higher priority' than effort to secure release from Russia of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/us-says-russia-rejected-substantial-proposal-to-free-two-jailed-americans?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 651

As the war enters its 651st day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-651?traffic_source=rss

Why did China’s state media make a sudden turn towards friendlier US ties?

Control over China's media narrative seen in swift turn towards US friendship ahead of Biden-Xi meeting at APEC summit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/5/why-did-chinas-state-media-make-a-sudden-turn-towards-friendlier-us?traffic_source=rss

Telecommunications, internet down in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify

Palestinian telecoms company Paltel says communications and internet services go down in the besieged Gaza Strip.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/4/telecommunications-internet-down-in-gaza-as-israeli-strikes-intensify?traffic_source=rss

No end to suffering of Gaza children as Israeli attacks rage on

Thousands of children and minors killed and missing under the rubble amid relentless Israeli bombardment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/4/no-end-to-suffering-of-gaza-children-as-israeli-attacks-rage-on?traffic_source=rss

ISIL claims responsibility for bombing at Catholic mass in Philippines

At least four people were killed and dozens of others injured in the blast at Mindanao State University.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/4/isil-claims-bombing-at-catholic-mass-in-philippines?traffic_source=rss