In Laos, methanol poisoning deaths send chill through a backpacker paradise

Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following the deaths of six tourists blamed on tainted alcohol.

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Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election

The left-wing Broad Front candidate emerged victorious in a tight race against governing-party candidate Alvaro Delgado.

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Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote

NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.

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In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’

Conservative Alvaro Delgado and left-wing rival Yamandu Orsi went head-to-head in the final round of Uruguay's election.

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How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time

As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city of chess stars cheers him on.

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Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress

Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel's killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect's support.

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What does the use of more powerful weapons mean for Ukraine?

Russia uses hypersonic missile for first time in the war after Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russian territory.

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‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom

Cola Gaza offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,003

These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Soldier students: Job training gives hope to Myanmar’s military defectors

Defectors from Myanmar's military and police are learning skills that could put them on a new path after years of war.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/11/23/soldier-students-job-training-gives-hope-to-myanmars-military-defectors?traffic_source=rss

Gatwick Airport south terminal evacuated over security concerns

Gatwick Airport’s south terminal was evacuated after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage.

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Israel pounds eastern and southern Lebanon as truce talks continue

US mediator Amos Hochstein said a ceasefire was 'within our grasp' during a visit to Lebanon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/21/israel-pounds-eastern-and-southern-lebanon-as-truce-talks-continue?traffic_source=rss

National Security law under scrutiny as Jimmy Lai takes the stand

Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong’s ‘Apple Daily,’ testified Wednesday in his national security trial

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/11/20/aje-onl-nfjimmylaitrial-201124-final?traffic_source=rss

COP29 negotiators seek climate finance deal as deadline looms

Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change.

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Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side

The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/19/musk-launches-spacex-rocket-test-with-trump-at-his-side?traffic_source=rss

Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/11/19/manure-tractors-and-anger-farmers-in-france-protest-eu-mercosur-deal?traffic_source=rss

Hong Kong jails all 45 pro-democracy activists in largest security case

Academic Benny Tai sentenced to 10 years, while others receive sentences of between four and seven years.

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Trump taps ex-lawmaker and Fox Business host for transportation secretary

US president-elect says former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy will usher in a 'golden age of travel'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/19/trump-taps-ex-lawmaker-and-fox-business-host-for-transportation-secretary?traffic_source=rss

Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu

PM says last month's attacks hit Tehran's nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/18/israeli-strikes-hit-component-of-irans-nuclear-programme-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss

Trump taps Big Tech critic Brendan Carr to lead communications agency

The Republican has accused major tech platforms of operating a 'censorship cartel'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/18/trump-taps-big-tech-critic-brendan-carr-to-lead-communications-agency?traffic_source=rss

Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again

Israel's latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia's Lebanese community.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/11/18/lebanese-australians-reminded-of-past-wars-as-israel-attacks-lebanon-again?traffic_source=rss