US demands ‘urgent’ Israeli probe into Palestinian-American child’s death

US calls for a quick investigation into the killing of 17-year-old Tawfiq Ajaq in the occupied West Bank.

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‘Might get worse’: As Modi unveils Ram temple, Indian Muslims fear future

As a celebratory atmosphere envelops much of India, many among its 200 million Muslims wonder what’s next for them.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/1/22/might-get-worse-as-modi-unveils-ram-temple-indian-muslims-fear-future?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 698

As the war enters its 698th day, these are the main developments.

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Reporter’s Notebook: Covering an anti-war protest in Israel

Videographer Alasdair Brenard recounts being at Israel's first-ever anti-war rally since the war began.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/editorial/2024/1/21/reporters-notebook-covering-an-first-antiwar-protest-in-israel?traffic_source=rss

Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, endorses Trump

DeSantis struggled to connect with voters on a personal level and lost heavily in the Iowa caucuses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/21/ron-desantis-drops-out-of-us-presidential-race-endorses-trump?traffic_source=rss

Palestinian-American teen one of hundreds killed by Israelis in West Bank

They are using US tax dollars to 'kill our own children', says father of slain Palestinian-American Tawfiq Ajaq.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/21/palestinian-american-teen-one-of-hundreds-killed-by-israelis-in-west-bank?traffic_source=rss

In India’s Ayodhya, the Ram temple means ‘land is costlier than gold’

Land prices are skyrocketing with investors trying to cash in on the millions of people expected to visit the temple.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/1/21/in-indias-ayodhya-the-ram-temple-means-land-is-costlier-than-gold?traffic_source=rss

Russian lawmakers to debate seizing property of those who ‘discredit’ army

A bill to be voted on next week aims to confiscate assets of Russians spreading 'false' information amid Ukraine war.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/20/russian-lawmakers-to-debate-seizing-property-of-those-who-discredit-army?traffic_source=rss

Popcorn and curfews: India gets ready for Ram temple with frenzy and fear

The stock market will be shut, movie halls will show the launch live. But it's joy for some, pain and anxiety for others

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Purges in China’s military allow Taiwan some respite – for now

Turmoil in China's senior ranks raises questions about morale and whether the chaos reduces the threat to Taiwan.

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New Hampshire primary: Haley and the anti-Trump movement’s last best hope

A Haley win could lay the bedrock for a Republican challenge to Trump. But a loss would likely be fatal to her campaign.

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Los Angeles Times to lay off ‘significant’ number of employees, union says

LA Times Guild announces one-day walk-out to protest planned layoffs.

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US says ‘not at war’ with Houthis; Biden admits strikes not halting attacks

Remarks after US conducted its fifth round of strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/19/us-says-not-at-war-with-houthis-biden-admits-strikes-not-halting-attacks?traffic_source=rss

‘So sad and scared’: Asylum fears mount as White House hints at border deal

Biden White House wants lawmakers to approve Ukraine aid, which Republicans have premised on new asylum restrictions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/18/so-sad-and-scared-asylum-fears-mount-as-white-house-hints-at-border-deal?traffic_source=rss

Palestine boost Asian Cup knockout hopes after draw with UAE

Palestine frustrated by 10-man UAE at Asian Cup but a 1-1 draw gives them hope going into the final group game.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/1/18/palestine-boost-afc-asian-cup-2023-knockout-hopes-after-draw-with-uae?traffic_source=rss

Pakistan attacks ‘terrorist hideouts’ in Iran

Pakistan says it has attacked several “terrorist hideouts” in Iran.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/18/pakistan-attacks-terrorist-hideouts-in-iran?traffic_source=rss

Pakistan launches ‘precise’ military strikes on Iran in response to bombing

Pakistan says it targeted hideouts of armed groups in Iran in a series of attacks on Thursday morning.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/18/pakistan-launches-precise-military-strikes-on-iran-in-response-to-bombing?traffic_source=rss

As PM, India’s Modi secretly tried to massively cut state funds

Revelation came from a top gov't official who also said budgets have 'layers and layers of attempt to cover the truth'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/1/18/as-pm-indias-modi-secretly-tried-to-massively-cut-state-funds?traffic_source=rss

Biden ‘playing with fire’ by redesignating Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorists’

Advocates say labelling Houthis a 'global terrorist group' risks worsening already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/17/biden-playing-with-fire-by-redesignating-yemens-houthis-as-terrorists?traffic_source=rss

US federal workers risk livelihoods in push for course change on Gaza war

Government employees call a 'day of mourning' in latest sign of internal discontent over Biden administration policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/17/us-federal-workers-risk-livelihoods-in-push-for-course-change-on-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

New Hampshire primaries: A muted ‘circus’ with Biden missing from ballot

A fight over the primary's first-in-the-nation status has left a rift between state and national Democratic officials.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/16/new-hampshire-primaries-a-muted-circus-with-biden-missing-from-ballot?traffic_source=rss