WHO urges countries to reveal intelligence on COVID-19 origins

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 'all hypotheses on the origins of the virus remain on the table'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/who-urges-countries-to-reveal-intelligence-on-covid-19-origins

US President Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed successfully

Biden's doctor has given the 80-year-old a clean bill of health after 'all cancerous tissue was successfully removed'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/us-president-biden-had-cancerous-skin-lesion-removed-successfully

Hostages freed amid deadly energy company protests in Colombia

Eighty-eight officers and employees have been released after violence broke out against the oil company Emerald Energy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/hostages-freed-amid-deadly-energy-company-protests-in-colombia

Biden, Scholz pledge to punish Russia over Ukraine war

An EU official also said China providing arms to Russia would be an 'absolute red line' and lead to sanctions: Report

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/biden-scholz-pledge-to-punish-russia-for-ukraine-war

Trump, DeSantis rival events accent US Republican divide

Two competing conservative events feature Republican rivals Trump and DeSantis as they look towards the 2024 election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/3/trump-desantis-rival-events-accent-us-republican-divide

‘Slavery wages’ prompt hunger strike at ICE detention facilities

Participants say poor living conditions and wages of $1 a day have pushed them to launch the weeks-long protest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/3/hunger-strike-at-ice-detention-facilities-protest-slavery

Differences remain as talks to protect high seas enter final day

The High Seas Treaty has been years in the making, but disagreements remain over issues including benefit sharing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/3/decisive-talks-to-protect-high-seas-fail-to-reach-final-agreement

Firefighters battle blaze at Hong Kong high-rise building site

The fire started at the top of the 42-storey skyscraper, which was close to completion, and engulfed the scaffolding.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/3/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-hong-kong-high-rise-building-site

All you need to know about China’s ‘Two Sessions’

The annual meetings of China's parliament and political advisory body will include a GDP forecast for 2023.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/3/all-you-need-to-know-about-chinas-two-sessions

Syrians displaced by quakes fear cholera outbreak as cases surge

At least two people died in northwest Syria last month following a rise in cholera infections.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/2/nw-syria-residents-fear-cholera-epidemic-amid-rising-infections

US Justice Dept wants execs to foot bill for corporate misconduct

DOJ will give discounts on fines for companies that seek to claw back compensation from corporate wrongdoers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/2/us-justice-dept-wants-execs-to-foot-bill-for-corporate-misconduct

Pakistan mourns death of star athlete in shipwreck off Italy

Shahida Raza represented Pakistan in football, hockey and martial arts in several international championships.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/3/2/pakistan-mourns-death-of-star-athlete-in-migrant-boat-shipwreck

‘Tip of the spear’: Battling the Golden Triangle’s drug lords

A low-intensity but bloody battle is being fought to contain the flow of drugs from Southeast Asia's 'Golden Triangle'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/2/hld-tip-of-the-spear-taking-on-the-golden-triangles-druglords

North Korea’s Kim says ‘nothing impossible’ amid agriculture push

North Korean leader stresses need to build 'rich and highly-civilised' communities amid reported food shortages.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/2/north-koreas-kim-says-nothing-impossible-amid-grain-push

Tesla flags lower costs, but Musk does not unveil cheaper car

Chief Executive Elon Musk fails to announce much-awaited affordable electric vehicle at company's latest investor day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/2/tesla-flags-lower-production-costs-does-not-unveil-cheaper-car

Prosecutors present closing argument in Murdaugh murder case

The closely watched trial centres on Alex Murdaugh, a former South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/2/prosecutors-present-closing-argument-in-murdaugh-murder-case

Why is Slovakia confiscating minority-owned property?

A World War II decree is used to take land from Hungarians and Germans in what amounts to collective punishment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/3/1/why-is-slovakia-confiscating-minority-owned-property

Israeli police fire stun grenades on pro-judiciary protests

Demonstrations are expected to intensify after what protest organisers dub a day of disruption.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/1/israeli-police-fire-stun-grenades-pro-judiciary-protests

Peru’s police arrest man carrying a mummy in food delivery bag

The mummy was in the isothermal bag the man had once used to deliver food to people's homes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/1/perus-police-arrest-man-carrying-a-mummy-in-food-delivery-bag

Modi govt allowed Adani coal deals it knew were ‘Inappropriate’

The Modi govt brought in laws that helped the Adani Group keep its 'coal-scam era' deals.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/1/modi-govt-allowed-adani-coal-deals-it-knew-were-inappropriate

Myanmar military gets new aviation fuel supplies despite abuses

New report from Amnesty Intl, Global Witness and Burma Campaign UK reveals new shipments of fuel despite air raids.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/1/myanmar-military-gets-new-aviation-fuel-supplies-despite-abuses

Rupert Murdoch says Fox TV hosts ‘endorsed’ false election claims

Murdoch's testimony has been unsealed as part of a defamation lawsuit brought by a US-based voting machine company.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/1/rupert-murdoch-says-fox-hosts-endorsed-false-election-claims

Dozens of forest fires scorch Cuba, threatening brittle economy

An estimated 80 wildfires have struck the country since January, with blazes approaching the populous Santiago de Cuba.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/1/dozens-of-forest-fires-scorch-cuba-threatening-brittle-economy

Mexico’s president hits out at implicit criticism from US

'There's currently more democracy in Mexico than in the United States,' Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/28/mexicos-president-hits-out-at-implicit-criticism-from-us

Hong Kong scraps COVID-19 mask mandate after almost 1,000 days

Chinese territory hopes the relaxation of its last coronavirus measures will lure back visitors and boost business.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/28/hong-kong-scraps-mask-mandate-after-almost-1000-days

Why money will not be enough to address Japan’s baby crisis

Japanese women are having children later in life and worry motherhood will end their careers in a patriarchal society.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/28/why-money-will-not-be-enough-to-address-japans-demographic-crisis

Mexican soldiers kill five in border town, sparking protests

A report indicates members of the Mexican army opened fire on a pick-up truck in city of Nuevo Laredo, near US border.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/27/mexican-soldiers-kill-five-in-border-town-sparking-protests

How to bring peace to western Sudan?

Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions displaced since the conflict in Darfur began 20 years ago.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/27/how-to-bring-peace-to-western-sudan

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 369

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 369th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-369

Everything Everywhere takes home nearly everything at SAG awards

Near clean sweep sets the stage for Oscars success on March 12 for the absurdist dimension-hopping film.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/27/everything-everywhere-takes-home-nearly-everything-at-sag-awards

Musk says media racist to whites, Asians amid ‘Dilbert’ backlash

Billionaire's claim comes amid backlash against “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams over comments about Black people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/27/musk-says-media-racist-to-whites-asians-after-dilbert-backlash

How India allowed RP-Sanjiv Goenka firms to beat coal auctions

Modi gov't ignored CAG warnings and allowed RPSG Group's shell companies to undercut competition in coal auctions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/27/how-india-allowed-rp-sanjiv-goenka-firms-to-beat-coal-auctions

US energy dept says COVID probably came from a lab leak

Investigations into the origins of the virus have been hampered by politics and a lack of access and transparency.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/27/us-energy-dept-says-covid-probably-came-from-a-lab-leak

Nigeria’s electoral commission announces some early results

Chairman of Nigeria's electoral commission says the release of vote tallies will resume on Monday morning.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/nigeria-awaits-results-after-tight-election

League Cup final preview: Manchester United vs Newcastle

Man Utd aim to end their six-year trophy drought while Newcastle look for first major trophy since 1969.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/2/26/manchester-united-take-on-newcastle-in-league-cup-final

Sweden’s Armand Duplantis sets new pole vault world record

Olympic champion sets a new pole vault world record of 6.22 metres at an indoor meeting in France.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/swedens-armand-duplantis-sets-new-pole-vault-world-record

Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war

French president's announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/macron-to-visit-china-seek-xis-help-to-end-russia-ukraine-war

French documentary ‘On the Adamant’ wins top Berlin film prize

'On the Adamant', a film about a floating daycare centre for adults with a mental illness, clinches Golden Bear prize.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/french-documentary-on-the-adamant-wins-top-berlin-film-prize

Jordan to host Israel-Palestine talks as violence escalates

Jordan says the talks in Aqaba is part of an effort to halt 'a security breakdown that could fuel more violence'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/jordan-to-host-israel-palestine-talks-as-violence-escalates

Nigeria’s presidential, parliamentary vote marked by long delays

Election officials cited technical problems and the absence of voter registers as causes of the delays.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/nigerias-presidential-parliamentary-vote-marked-by-long-delays

Thousands rally in Berlin, Paris to call for peace in Ukraine

Thousands in Berlin take part in a protest against the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/thousands-rally-in-berlin-paris-to-call-for-peace-in-ukraine

Peru recalls ambassador to Mexico amid row over ousted leader

Mexico's president says Peru's former leader was illegally removed, prompting rebuke from Peru President Dina Boluarte.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/peru-withdraws-mexico-ambassador-amid-row-over-ousted-leader

Voters, observers hopeful as Nigeria presidential election begins

Eighteen candidates are jostling to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as president but only four are frontrunners in the race.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/voters-observers-hopeful-as-nigeria-presidential-election-begins

The Ukraine war a year on: Who’s paying the price?

One year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, the West is still rolling out sanctions against Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/2/25/ukraine-war-one-year-whos-paying-the-price

Biden orders door-to-door visits after toxic US train derailment

Republicans and Democrats have traded barbs over the rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which led to evacuations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/biden-orders-door-to-door-visits-after-toxic-us-train-derailment

El Salvador moves 2,000 alleged gang members to new ‘mega prison’

The Salvadoran government has been accused of widespread abuses as it waives civil liberties to combat gang activity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/el-salvador-moves-2000-alleged-gang-members-to-new-mega

Why is the Alex Murdaugh trial captivating US audiences?

The 54-year-old South Carolina attorney has been accused of murdering his wife and son at their rural hunting lodge.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/why-is-the-alex-murdaugh-trial-captivating-audiences-in-the-us

Obi supporters in home state have high hopes for Nigeria election

Peter Obi is being projected by multiple polls to win the race to replace outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/obi-supporters-in-home-state-have-high-hopes-for-nigeria-election

Indonesia’s palm oil tycoon Darmadi gets 15 years for corruption

Surya Darmadi ordered to repay the state equivalent of $2.6bn over corruption scheme that cleared protected forests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/24/indonesias-palm-oil-tycoon-darmadi-gets-15-years-for-corruption

A year into Ukraine war, Asia’s big brands sit out Russia boycott

Fewer than 100 Asia-based firms have suspended or scaled back their Russia operations, according to database.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/24/asian-brands-sit-out-russia-boycotts

Republican Party sets first presidential debate in US swing state

The debate, to be held in Wisconsin, is expected to feature Republican candidates like Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/republican-party-sets-first-presidential-debate-in-swing-state

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/un-condemns-russia-over-ukraine-war-calls-for-withdrawal

Mexico’s president defends controversial electoral reform bill

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he expects court challenges against measure to cut the budget of the electoral agency.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/mexicos-president-controversial-electoral-reform-bill

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to manslaughter charges

The US actor faces charges of involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting a cinematographer on a film set in 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/alec-baldwin-pleads-not-guilty-to-manslaughter-charges

China says sending weapons to Ukraine will not bring peace

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows to keep up the fight ahead of war's anniversary as allies pledge more military aid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/year-into-ukraine-war-china-says-not-sending-weapons-to-russia

Biden and Trump spar over East Palestine train disaster in US

Labour groups have said cost-cutting measures by railroad companies occurred under both Democrats and Republicans.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/biden-and-trump-spar-over-east-palestine-train-disaster-in-us

US Air Force releases new image of suspected Chinese spy balloon

The photograph was taken from cockpit of a U-2 spy plane as it flew above alleged surveillance balloon on February 3.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/us-air-force-releases-new-image-of-suspected-chinese-spy-balloon

Wagner chief: Mercenaries slaughtered because of ‘shell hunger’

Yevgeny Prigozhin has repeatedly accused Russia's military brass of deliberately starving his fighters of munitions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/wagner-chief-mercenaries-slaughtered-because-of-shell-hunger

Will Russia’s suspension of nuclear treaty trigger an arms race?

Russia withdraws its participation from the last remaining nuclear treaty with the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/22/will-russias-suspension-of-nuclear-treaty-trigger-an-arms-race

Canada debates how to address asylum seekers entering from US

Government of Quebec says that it does not have the capacity to provide resources for rising number of asylum seekers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/rising-number-of-asylum-seekers-at-us-canada-border-causes-row

Tunisia police arrest prominent figures as crackdown continues

The arrests come amid a continuing crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/tunisian-police-arrest-prominent-dissident-as-crackdown-continues

Nuclear war no closer despite treaty move, Russian official says

Despite the decision to suspend participation, Russia says it will still abide by the New START arms reduction treaty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/russian-official-says-nuclear-war-no-closer-despite-treaty-move

Biden administration issues proposal to restrict asylum seekers

The new rule would make asylum seekers ineligible for US protection if they 'circumvent' legal pathways.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/biden-administration-issues-proposal-to-restrict-asylum-seekers

US judge says 9/11 families not entitled to Afghan bank funds

District judge says victims cannot seize bank assets since US has not recognised the Taliban as a legitimate government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/us-judge-says-9-11-victims-are-not-entitled-to-afghan-bank-funds

Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific

Disease surveillance by the WHO shows mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are rising sharply.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/22/rise-in-mosquito-borne-diseases-a-climate-reality-in-the-pacific

Daughter of Malcolm X to sue agencies for alleged role in slaying

Ilyasah Shabazz says that she plans to sue the NYPD and the FBI, among others, for $100m in a wrongful death lawsuit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/21/daughter-of-malcolm-x-to-sue-agencies-for-alleged-role-in-slaying

Biden rallies behind Kyiv as Putin freezes nuclear deal with US

US leader repeats his support for Ukriane as Russian president says Moscow is suspending the New START treaty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/21/biden-rallies-behind-kyiv-as-putin-freezes-nuclear-deal-with-us

Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakes

The largest magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked Turkey's southern province of Hatay and northern Syria, killing three.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/2/21/photos-new-quake-hits-turkey-and-syria

India invokes emergency law to force coal plants to boost output

Directive calling on coal plants to run at full capacity comes ahead of expected surge in power usage this summer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/21/india-invokes-emergency-law-to-force-coal-plants-to-boost-output

Suspected rebels kill 8 police officers ahead of Nigeria election

Police blamed the Indigenous People of Biafra, which seeks the independence of southeast Nigeria.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/21/suspected-rebels-kill-8-police-officers-ahead-of-nigeria-election

China ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘intensifying’ Ukraine war

Qin Gang stresses the need for dialogue as China's top diplomat heads to Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/21/china-deeply-concerned-over-ukraine-conflict

PNG police launch rescue operation for researchers held hostage

Australian professor and three Papua New Guinea researchers were snatched at gunpoint early on Sunday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/21/png-police-launch-rescue-operation-for-researchers-held-hostage

UN Security Council voices ‘dismay’ over Israeli settlements

Watered-down statement replaces draft resolution that would have explicitly condemned Israel's settlement activities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/un-security-council-voices-dismay-at-israeli-settlements

African Union says Israel’s observer status suspended

AU Commission chief confirms Israel was not invited to the weekend summit where Israeli ambassador was removed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/african-union-says-israels-observer-status-suspended

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 362

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 362nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-362

Taiwan’s KMT hopes for elections boost after China trip

Opposition party that once dominated the self-ruled island aims to show it can work better with Beijing than ruling DPP.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/taiwans-kmt-hopes-for-elections-boost-after-china-trip

South Korea imposes sanctions over North Korea’s missile tests

Seoul unveils sanctions against four individuals and five entities following latest missile launches.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/20/south-korea-sanctions-north-koreans-over-nuclear-programme

North Korea fires more missiles amid ‘firing range’ warning

Banned launches come as Kim Yo Jong warns against any increased presence of the US on the Korean peninsula.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/north-korea-fires-two-ballistic-missiles-as-launches-resume

Iran denies enriching uranium to 84 percent purity amid IAEA row

The IAEA says it is talking to Iran over enrichment, as Tehran says the agency is being used as a 'political tool'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/iran-denies-enriching-uranium-to-84-percent-purity-amid-iaea-row

How US abortion organisers are learning from Honduran activists

As clandestine networks form to support women, they look to Central America for a road map - and a warning.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/2/19/how-us-abortion-organisers-are-learning-from-honduran-activists

Israeli diplomat removed from African Union summit

A bloc official says the envoy was removed because she was not duly accredited to attend the event in Ethiopia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/19/israeli-diplomat-walked-out-au-summit-amid-israel-status-row

N Korea confirms ICBM test, touts nuclear counterattack ability

Pyongyang says its latest ICBM test was meant to bolster its 'fatal nuclear counterattack' capabilities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/19/n-korea-confirms-icbm-test-touts-nuclear-counterattack-ability

Several killed in Israeli raids on Syria’s Damascus: Report

Syrian media say Israel fired missiles on Damascus's Kafr Sousa neighbourhood, killing five and wounding 15.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/19/israeli-raids-kill-five-in-syrias-damascus-report

Blinken meets China’s Wang Yi, warns against helping Russia

US, Chinese top diplomats hold 'direct, candid' talks in first meeting since spat over suspected spying balloon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/19/blinken-meets-chinas-wang-yi-warns-over-russia-spy-balloons

Year of war in Ukraine left developing nations picking up pieces

Some of the harshest economic effects of the war are being felt much farther afield than Russia’s theatre of battle.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/19/a-year-of-war-in-ukraine-has-left-developing-countries-picking-up-pieces

Brazil celebrates its return to full-scale Carnival festivities

Brazil's world-famous celebration resumes in full force after years of delays and cancellations brought on by COVID-19.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/2/18/brazil-celebrates-its-return-to-full-scale-carnival-festivities

Qatar-based bid for Manchester United confirmed on deadline day

The deal to buy Manchester United football club is expected to shatter records for the sale of a sport business.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/18/qatar-based-bid-for-manchester-united-confirmed-on-deadline-day

Suspect charged with hate crimes in shooting of Jewish men in LA

US federal prosecutors announced charges against Jaime Tran, 28, for allegedly firing on two Jewish men in California.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/18/suspect-charged-with-hate-crimes-in-shooting-of-jewish-men-in-la

Q&A: UN rep on opium surge in Southeast Asia’s ‘Golden Triangle’

The revival of opium production in the Golden Triangle comes on top of a booming synthetic drug industry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/18/qa-un-rep-on-opium-boom-in-golden-triangle

US criticism of Israeli settlements is ‘meaningless’: Analysts

Washington says it is 'deeply troubled' by settlement expansion but rejects UN efforts to denounce Israeli policies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/17/us-criticism-of-israeli-settlements-is-meaningless-analysts

Crypto exchange Binance pulls back on some US investments

Binance is considering ending business relationships with banks and services firms amid heightened scrutiny.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/17/crypto-exchange-binance-pulls-back-on-some-us-investments

Suspect in Half Moon Bay mass shooting pleads not guilty

The 66-year-old former farmworker is accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings in California last month.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/17/suspected-attacker-in-half-moon-bay-shooting-pleads-not-guilty

Family of actor Bruce Willis announces ‘painful’ new diagnosis

Willis, famous for films like Die Hard, retired from acting in 2022 after suffering from the language disorder aphasia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/17/family-of-actor-bruce-willis-announces-painful-new-diagnosis

Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence

Violence from powerful criminal organisations has racked the island since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/17/canada-to-send-warships-to-haiti-amid-ongoing-violence

Tesla fired employees for union efforts, workers’ group says

Tesla Workers United said employees were fired in 'retaliation for union activity' and to 'discourage' it.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/16/tesla-fired-employees-for-union-efforts-group-says

UN launches $1bn appeal for earthquake aid operations in Turkey

After launching a $400m appeal for Syrians, the UN has now appealed for funds for the Turkish relief operation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/16/un-launches-appeal-for-1-billion-in-aid-for-turkey-quake-victims

Biden says flying objects likely tied to private sector, research

US president says objects shot down over North America do not appear to be linked to alleged Chinese 'spy' balloon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/16/biden-says-flying-objects-likely-tied-to-private-sector-research

Newly released footage shows wreckage of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic

Timed to the 25th anniversary of the film Titanic, the release offers a look at one of the earliest dives to the wreck.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/2/16/newly-released-footage-shows-wreckage-of-the-unsinkable-titanic

US Republicans subpoena Big Tech CEOs over censorship claims

House Judiciary Committee writes to top Silicon Valley executives amid claims conservative speech is being suppressed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/16/us-republicans-subpoena-big-tech-ceos-over-censorship-claims

Cambodia placed on watchlist of ‘repressive’ states: CIVICUS

Cambodia's longtime ruler Hun Sen has 'overseen a systematic assault on fundamental freedoms', report states.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/16/cambodia-earns-place-on-watchlist-of-repressive-states-civicus

US and Iran in indirect talks on prisoner swap deal: Report

Qatar and UK are acting as intermediaries to secure agreement to release Americans jailed in Iran, NBC News reports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/us-and-iran-in-indirect-talks-for-prisoner-swap-deal-report

US could face debt-cap crisis this summer without deal, CBO warns

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office cautioned a historic federal debt default could occur before July.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/15/us-could-face-debt-cap-crisis-this-summer-without-deal-cbo-warns

Northwestern Syria suffers economic stagnation after quakes

With a lag in the transport of basic, commercial goods through border crossings, NW Syria faces a spike in food prices.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/northwestern-syrias-suffers-economic-stagnation-after-quakes

Why hasn’t Iraq adopted any laws against domestic violence?

Murder of 22-year-old Tiba al-Ali has renewed calls for laws addressing gender-based violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/2/15/why-hasnt-iraq-adopted-any-laws-against-domestic-violence

US man pleads guilty to Tasering officer during January 6 attack

Daniel Rodriguez will be sentenced in May for his role in the attack that left officer Michael Fanone severely injured.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/us-man-pleads-guilty-to-tasering-officer-during-january-6-attack

Veteran US Senator Dianne Feinstein will not seek reelection

California's Feinstein, 89, says she intends to finish her term as several Democrats eye her open seat in 2024.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/14/veteran-us-senator-dianne-feinstein-will-not-seek-re-election

Argentinians drown in spiralling inflation at nearly 100%

The South American country, which has battled soaring prices for years, saw its annual inflation hit 98.8 percent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/14/argentinians-drown-in-spiralling-inflation-which-is-nearly-100

Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on

NATO officials push for quick procurement of air defences for Ukraine as Russia eyes the skies for battlefield edge.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/14/russia-prepares-air-fight-as-ukraine-ground-war-depletes-forces

Japan names university academic as next central bank governor

Economics professor Kazuo Ueda's nomination comes after outgoing governor's deputy reportedly turned down the role.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/14/japan-names-university-academic-as-next-central-bank-governor

India’s Adani tries to pacify investors as watchdog probes report

Adani Group's seven listed stocks have together lost about $120bn in market value since US short-seller raised concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/13/indias-adani-tries-to-pacify-investors-as-watchdog-probes-report

Can US intervention stop the violence in the occupied West Bank?

Israel plans to step up its military raids on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank. 

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/13/can-us-intervention-stop-the-violence-in-the-occupied-west

‘Only bones left’: Turkey families look for remains as hopes fade

Anger is mounting as rescuers say they could have saved many more people with better help from the government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/370

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 355

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 355th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-355

Auckland hunkers down as Cyclone Gabrielle nears

Flights suspended and schools closed as New Zealand's biggest city braces for second major storm in as many weeks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/auckland-hunkers-down-as-cyclone-gabrielle-nears

Rihanna takes US Super Bowl by storm, reveals second pregnancy

Superstar's first live event in seven years featured all her greatest hits.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/13/rihanna-delivers-sparkling-performance-at-super-bowl-in-us

Aid needs are immense as Turkey-Syria death toll crosses 29,000

UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said he expected the death toll to at least double.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/turkey-syria-quake-deaths-pass-28000-un-expects-toll-to-double

Tunisian police detain prominent politicians, businessman

Eltaief, once a confidant of former President Ben Ali, and two key political activists were detained.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/tunisian-police-detain-prominent-politicians-businessman

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 354

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 354th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-354

Jair Bolsonaro mulls return to Brazil ‘in coming weeks’

Ex-Brazilian president says he plans to return home soon after having spent more than a month in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/jair-bolsonaro-mulls-return-to-brazil-in-coming-weeks

Real Madrid beats Al-Hilal to win 5th Club World Cup

Vinicius Junior scores twice, helps Karim Benzema to lead Real Madrid to its record-extending fifth Club World Cup tilt

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/real-madrid-beats-al-hilal-to-win-5th-club-world-cup

US fighter jet shoots down unidentified object over Canada

Shootdown is second such action in as many days and comes amid tensions over a suspected Chinese spying balloon,

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/12/us-fighter-jet-shoots-down-unidentified-object-over-canada

Turkey and Syria rescuers persist as death toll passes 25,000

Rescue operations impeded by insecurity in some areas as police in Turkey arrest dozens for looting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/11/rescue-efforts-underway-more-than-100-hours-after-quake-struck

Five million may be homeless in Syria after quake: UN

UN official in Syria says the 'crisis within a crisis' is also making the delivery of aid more difficult.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/11/five-million-may-be-homeless-in-syria-after-quake-un

Amin Salam: ‘Difficult to prove’ Lebanon is not a failed state

The Lebanese economy minister discusses the country's financial meltdown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/talk-to-al-jazeera/2023/2/11/amin-salam-difficult-to-prove-lebanon-is-not-a-failed-state

US blacklists six Chinese entities over spy balloon programme

The blacklisting will make it difficult for the companies and one research institute to obtain US technology exports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/11/us-blacklists-six-chinese-entities-over-spy-balloon-programme

Wagner mercenaries chief admits Russia facing Bakhmut resistance

Yevgeny Prigozhin has admitted Russian troops are engaged in a fierce fight to take the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/11/wagner-mercenaries-boss-admits-russia-facing-bakhmut-resistance

Iranian-French academic Fariba Adelkhah released from Iran prison

Fariba Adelkhah has been released from notorious Evin prison but it is unknown under what conditions she was freed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/11/iranian-french-academic-adelkhah-released-from-prison-in-iran

Spain offers citizenship to freed Nicaraguan political prisoners

The announcement comes after Nicaragua's legislature moved to strip the released prisoners of their citizenship.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/11/spain-offers-citizenship-to-freed-nicaraguan-political-prisoners

Russia attacks Ukrainian power grid and gains ground in the east

Ukrainian energy minister says Russia attacks power facilities in six regions with missiles and drones.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/russia-attacks-ukrainian-power-grid-and-gains-ground-in-the-east

Hollywood needs diversity behind the camera as well

Without representation behind the screen, diversity on it won't move beyond symbolism, as 2023's Oscar nominees show.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/2/10/hollywood-needs-diversity-behind-the-camera-as

MSCI to cut weighting of four Adani firms after Hindenburg report

US-based stock index complier's cut includes Adani Enterprises, the flagship firm led by India billionaire Gautam Adani.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/msci-to-cut-weighting-of-four-adani-firms-after-hindenburg-report

SpaceX fires up giant Starship rocket engines in key test

The test of the Starship's engines may have set a record for the most thrust ever produced by a single space rocket.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/spacex-test-fires-giant-starship-rocket-engines-in-key-test

‘Secrecy the priority’: Guantanamo battling COVID outbreak

Lawyers say the 'massive' outbreak puts already unwell detainees at further risk in camp where medical care is poor.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/secrecy-the-priority-guantanamo-battling-covid-outbreak

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of slain ‘Rust’ cinematographer

Ukrainian relatives of Halyna Hutchins seek damages from Baldwin, who killed Hutchins when a gun discharged on set.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/10/alec-baldwin-sued-by-relatives-of-slain-rust-cinematographer

Biden promises to defend social programmes in Florida speech

US president has accused Republican Party members of threatening to cut programmes like Medicare and Social Security.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/biden-promises-to-defend-social-programmes-in-florida-speech

Death toll climbs above 20,000 after Turkey-Syria earthquake

Human rights groups criticised the timing, content of UN aid delivered to northwest Syria three days after the quakes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/death-toll-climbs-above-20000-as-crews-comb-through-rubble

North Korea shows off possible new ICBM at huge military parade

The parade in Pyongyang appeared to feature a new, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, analysts said.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/north-korea-shows-off-possible-new-icbm-in-huge-military-parade

How Behrouz Boochani is changing the narrative on refugees

Kurdish-Iranian writer and author spent six years in detention on Manus Island after trying to get to Australia by boat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/how-behrouz-boochani-is-changing-the-narrative-on-refugees

Balloon ‘panic’ intensifies push against China in Washington

Biden administration faces growing calls from US Congress for tough policies against China after 'spy' balloon incident.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/9/balloon-panic-intensifies-push-against-china-in-washington

Suspect in Texas anti-immigrant shooting changes plea to guilty

Patrick Crusius faces hate crime charges for a mass shooting in the US city of El Paso in 2019 that killed 23 people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/suspect-in-texas-anti-immigrant-massacre-changes-plea-to-guilty

Syrians denounce failed aid response after devastating quake

Syrian activists decry the lack of international assistance to quake victims in its hard-hit northwest region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/no-aid-received-for-quake-victims-in-n-west-syria-activists-say

Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union

Biden addressed his legislative agenda for the coming year, including economic goals, China relations and police reform.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/5-key-takeaways-from-us-president-bidens-2023-state-of-the-union

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/philippine-president-marcos-visits-japan-with-security-in-focus

Indonesian video-on-demand films take world by storm

A series of Netflix Originals is helping cinema from Southeast Asia’s largest nation win global appreciation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/8/indonesian-video-on-demand-films-take-world-by-storm

How is TikTok changing the way we talk about mental health?

Health professionals concerned over misinformation in online mental health content.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/2/8/how-is-tiktok-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-mental-health

Microsoft takes on Google Search with AI

Microsoft is staking its future on AI through billions of dollars of investment as it directly challenges Google.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/7/microsoft-takes-on-google-in-search-with-ai

Residents struggle to flee quake-hit Turkish city of Gaziantep

People who are stuck in the province take refuge in shopping malls, stadiums, mosques and community centres.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/attempts-flee-from-quake-hit-turkish-city-of-gaziantep-fail

Death toll rises above 4,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes

Freezing weather conditions and snowfall in the devastated region have increased the difficulties for rescue workers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/death-toll-rises-above-4200-after-turkey-syria-earthquake

North Korea promises ‘expanded, intensified’ military drills

Military top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/north-korea-promises-expanded-intensified-military-drills

2022 was record year for North Korean crypto theft

United Nations report seen by Reuters says hackers have adopted increasingly sophisticated techniques.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/7/2022-was-record-year-for-north-korean-crypto-theft

US neo-Nazi charged in plot to attack Baltimore power stations

Federal Bureau of Investigation says alleged plan to disrupt power stations in US city was racially motivated.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/us-neo-nazi-charged-in-plot-to-attack-baltimore-power-stations

Timeline: World’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

From Haiti to Turkey, quakes have wreaked havoc. Here is a list of the deadliest tremors since 2000.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/the-worlds-deadliest-earthquakes-since-2000

One peacekeeper killed in DRC after UN chopper comes under fire

Sunday's incident comes a day after leaders of the East African Community held a summit on the DRC crisis, in Burundi.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/one-peacekeeper-killed-in-congo-after-u-n-chopper-comes-under-fire

Hundreds dead after strong earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northwest Syria, killing hundreds of people as buildings collapsed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/2/6/photos-hundreds-dead-after-strong-earthquake-rocks-turkey-syria

Beyonce breaks Grammy record as Harry Styles takes best album

The Recording Academy, which organises the Grammy's, has been trying to diversify its membership amid criticism.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/beyonce-breaks-grammy-record-as-harry-styles-takes-best-album

Ukraine to replace Reznikov amid corruption scandal: Legislator

Oleksii Reznikov's removal would be the highest-profile change since a corruption scandal at his ministry last month.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/ukraine-to-replace-defence-minister-after-corruption-scandals

Landmark trial of Hong Kong 47 begins amid tight security

The group of pro-democracy politicians and activists are accused of subversion for organising an unofficial primary.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/6/landmark-trial-of-hong-kong-47-begins-amid-tight-security

Pervez Musharraf: The Pakistani ex-president’s chequered legacy

The former army chief, who seized power in a coup, died at the age of 79 in Dubai after a prolonged illness.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/5/obituary-pakistans-former-president-pervez-musharraf-dies

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 347

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 347th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/5/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-347

Pakistani former President Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79

Former military ruler of Pakistan died at a hospital in Dubai following a prolonged illness.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/5/pakistan-former-president-pervez-musharraf-dies

Zelenskyy says situation in Ukraine’s east ‘getting tougher’

Ukrainian leader says Russia is throwing more and more troops into battle on the eastern front lines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/5/zelenskyy-says-situation-in-ukraines-east-getting-tougher

Chile expands emergency as deaths from wildfires rise

At least 23 people killed as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/5/chile-expands-emergency-as-toll-from-wildfires-rises

Israelis rally for fifth week against Netanyahu’s judicial plans

Tens of thousands brave heavy rain in Tel Aviv to protest against government plans to weaken Israel's Supreme Court.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/5/israelis-rally-for-fifth-week-against-netanyahus-judicial-plans

Brazil sinks aircraft carrier in Atlantic despite pollution risk

Critics of Brazil's planned sinking of the Sao Paulo described it as a 'state-sponsored environmental crime'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/brazil-sinks-aircraft-carrier-in-atlantic-despite-pollution-risk

Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut ‘as long as we can’: Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/ukraine-will-fight-for-bakhmut-as-long-as-we-can-zelenskyy

Family of Amir Locke, shot in no-knock police raid, files lawsuit

The 22-year-old was killed in a police shooting after officers entered the Minneapolis apartment where he was sleeping.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/family-of-amir-locke-shot-in-no-knock-police-raid-files-lawsuit

Infographic: A global look at cancer

In 2020, more than 18 million people around the world were diagnosed with cancer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/infographic-a-global-look-at-cancer

‘Extremely dangerous’ Arctic blast hits northern US and Canada

A polar air mass is expected to send temperatures to record lows into the weekend, prompting frostbite warnings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/extremely-dangerous-arctic-blast-hits-northern-us-canada

January 6 participants express remorse in court, pride in public

Some people who apologised for taking part in attack on US democracy now describe themselves as victims of persecution.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/january-6-participants-express-remorse-in-court-pride-in-public

Biden stands by Jerusalem status quo in meeting with Jordan king

The US president praised Jordan for its 'crucial role' as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/biden-stands-by-jerusalem-status-quo-in-meeting-with-jordan-king

Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/democracy-on-trial-as-hong-kong-47-prepare-to-face-court

Apple, Google profits squeezed on China, sluggish economies

Apple reports first drop in quarterly revenue since 2019 as China's zero-COVID policy disrupted iPhone output.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/3/apple-google-profits-squeezed-on-china-sluggish-economies

Nearly 1,000 migrant families still separated by Trump-era policy

More than 3,800 children were removed from families between 2017 and 2021 as part of a crackdown on border crossings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/nearly-1000-migrant-families-still-separated-by-trump-era-policy

US alleges Chinese spy balloon flew over sensitive military site

US official told reporters the military was prepared to shoot the balloon down but was deterred by potential for harm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/us-alleges-chinese-spy-balloon-flew-over-sensitive-military-sites

India’s Adani’s losses swell above $100bn

India's central bank is examining the exposure of banks to the group as its various firms continued to tank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/2/indias-adanis-losses-swell-above-100bn

What’s behind the public anger in the UK?

Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in wage strikes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/2/whats-behind-the-public-anger-in-the-uk

N Korea says US drills pushing situation to ‘extreme red-line’

Pyongyang threatens 'toughest reaction' to US expanding joint military exercises with South Korea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/n-korea-says-us-drills-pushing-situation-to-extreme-red-line

Philippines set to allow wider US access to military bases

Move comes amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/philippines-set-to-allow-wider-us-access-to-military-bases

‘Riding a rollercoaster’ in Myanmar’s post-coup economy

Deepening conflict, sudden changes to regulations and a lack of transparency have made business increasingly hard.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/riding-a-rollercoaster-in-myanmars-post-coup-economy

Meta shares soar as it cuts back spending, forecasts upbeat Q1

Its forecast suggests the advertising market may be recovering as companies increase their marketing budgets.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/1/meta-shares-soar-as-it-cuts-back-spending-forecasts-upbeat-q1

Jamaica’s prime minister offers troops to address Haiti crisis

The offer comes after Haitian government appealed for international support to help with the country's gang violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/jamaicas-prime-minister-offers-troops-to-address-haiti-crisis

US concerned as Sudan releases man convicted of slaying diplomat

Abdelraouf Abuzeid was previously convicted in connection to a shooting that killed a USAID employee and his driver.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-expresses-concern-over-sudans-release-of-murderer-of-diplomat

New Myanmar sanctions imposed as anti-coup activists plan action

US and allies target aviation fuel on second anniversary of coup amid growing concern over military's use of airpower.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-and-allies-hit-myanmar-with-sanctions-resistance-plans-strike

US readying new $2bn Ukraine weapons package: Report

Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-readying-new-2-billion-ukraine-weapons-package-report

Timeline: Two years since the Myanmar military coup

The conflict between the military and anti-coup fighters has deepened with violence in nearly all parts of the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/timeline-two-years-since-the-myanmar-military-coup

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/embattled-representative-george-santos-steps-down-from-committees

Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a 'political filter'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/florida-governor-backs-ban-on-diversity-lessons-in-state-colleges

Pakistan mosque bombing survivors traumatised but undeterred

At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/never-imagined-pakistans-blast-victims-mourned

Myanmar invited to Asian military meeting co-chaired by US

Next month's meeting is focused on maritime security and will include exercises to tackle smuggling.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/myanmar-invited-to-asian-military-meeting-cochaired-by-us

Dozens injured in blast at busy mosque in Pakistan’s Peshawar

Officials say an explosion at a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, has caused multiple casualties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/peshawar-pakistan-mosque-explosion-casualties

Cyclone in Madagascar kills dozens, displaces tens of thousands

At least 25 confirmed dead and more than 37,000 displaced by Cyclone Cheneso, authorities say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/cyclone-in-madagascar-kills-dozens-displaces-tens-of-thousands

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 341

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 341st day, we take a look at the main developments.

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NATO chief asks S Korea to ‘step up’ military support for Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg suggests Seoul reconsider its policy of barring weapons exports to countries in conflict.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/nato-chief-asks-s-korea-to-step-up-military-support-for-ukraine

Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues

A radiation alert is in force for parts of Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing Caesium-137 was lost.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/rio-tinto-apologises-as-search-for-radioactive-capsule-continues

Was Israel behind drone attack on Iran military installation?

Iranian foreign minister criticised the drone attack as 'cowardly' and aimed at creating 'insecurity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/iran-calls-drones-attack-on-its-defense-plant-cowardly

Low turnout expected as Tunisia holds parliamentary elections

In Sunday’s second round, voters are choosing among 262 candidates seeking to fill the 131 remaining seats.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/tunisians-set-to-vote-again-as-low-turnout-expected

KLM ‘unrest’ travel warning for Kenya, Tanzania sparks anger

Kenyan and Tanzanian governments accuse the carrier of spreading 'unfounded' claims about purported 'civil unrest'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/klm-unrest-travel-warning-for-kenya-tanzania-sparks-anger

Memphis disbands police unit linked to Tyre Nichols’s beating

Police chief 'permanently deactivates' the unit that included the five officers charged over the death of Tyre Nichols.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/memphis-disbands-police-unit-that-fatally-beat-tyre-nichols

Netanyahu announces plans to arm Israelis after Jerusalem attack

Prime minister also says social security benefits of families of suspected Palestinian attackers will be cancelled.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/netanyahu-announces-plans-to-arm-israelis-after-jerusalem-attack

Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins

Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/czechia-cements-west-direction-as-former-nato-general-wins

Zelenskyy says Olympics chief should visit Ukraine front line

Ukrainian president invited the IOC chief to visit Bakhmut in spat over ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/zelenskyy-says-olympics-chief-should-visit-ukraine-front-line

Maldives ruling party holds high-stakes presidential primary

Democracy icon Mohamed Nasheed's political future in balance as ruling party voters head to the polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/maldives-ruling-party-holds-high-stakes-presidential-primary

Russian ‘megalomania’ in Ukraine war cited at death camp memorial

The Auschwitz camp memorial director equated Nazi crimes of World War II with Russian forces now in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/russias-megalomania-in-ukraine-war-cited-at-auschwitz-memorial

Jan 8 investigation targets nephew of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro

Leonardo Rodrigues de Jesus is the first member of Bolsonaro's family to be probed in relation to the January 8 attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/jan-8-investigation-targets-nephew-of-brazils-jair-bolsonaro

BBC Arabic radio goes off air after 85 years

The Arabic language radio station is among 10 different language services that are ending, BBC says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/bbc-world-services-ends-arabic-radio-after-85-years

Thapelo Amad elected first Muslim mayor of Johannesburg

Amad says he is 'humbled' to be elected mayor of the South Africa's biggest metropolis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/johannesburg-gets-first-muslim-mayor-as-tiny-party-wins-top-job

Handball-WM: Deutschland gegen Ägypten live im TV und Online-Stream sehen

Live im TV und Online-Stream: So könnt ihr das Platzierungsspiel der deutschen Nationalmannschaft bei der Handball-WM 2023 sehen. Nach der Pleite im Viertelfinale gegen Frankreich ist das Turnier für die DHB-Auswahl noch nicht vorbei. In der Platzierungsrunde geht es zunächst gegen Ägypten. Noch immer enttäuscht über das Ende des Medaillentraums und genervt vom Reisestress erreichten die deutschen Handballer den finalen Ort ihres WM-Trips. Statt um Edelmetall geht es für die DHB-Auswahl bei der Platzierungsrunde in Stockholm nur noch um einen vernünftigen Abschluss des Turniers, in dem das junge und unerfahrene Team von Bundestrainer Alfred Gislason spätestens bei der klaren 28:35-Niederlage im Viertelfinale gegen Olympiasieger und Rekord-Weltmeister Frankreich seine Grenzen aufgezeigt bekommen hat. "Die Enttäuschung ist definitiv da, denn wir haben auf das Halbfinale geschielt", räumte DHB-Sportvorstand Axel Kromer vor dem Spiel gegen Ägypten an diesem Freitag (15.30 Uhr) ein. "Da ist etwas zerbrochen bei den Jungs." Vor dem Duell mit Ägypten in Stockholm gelte es nun, die Akkus wieder aufzuladen. "Das wird aber nicht einfach, denn wir haben schon wieder einen Reisetag. Da haben wir nicht viel Zeit", sagte Bundestrainer Alfred Gislason. Dennoch versprach er: "Wir werden alles reinwerfen, um das Spiel zu gewinnen und das bestmögliche Ergebnis aus diesem Turnier herauszuholen." Handball-WM 2023: Wer zeigt das Platzierungsspiel Deutschland gegen Ägypten live im TV? Die ARD überträgt das WM-Platzierungsspiel zwischen Deutschland und Ägypten am Freitag live im Free-TV. Das Spiel beginnt um 15.30 Uhr, die Vorberichterstattung startet um 15.10 Uhr. Kommentiert wird die Partie anschließend von Florian Naß und Dominik Klein. Gibt es einen Livestream für das WM-Platzierungsspiel zwischen Deutschland und Ägypten? Handball-Fans können theoretisch alle WM-Spiele sehen, müssen dafür aber zahlen. Der Internetanbieter sportdeutschland.tv verlangt für das komplette Turnier 15 Euro, Einzelspiele sind für einen geringeren Preis ebenfalls buchbar. Auch die ARD bietet auf der eigenen Website einen Livestream zur Partie Deutschland gegen Ägypten an. Gibt es einen kostenlosen Livestream für das WM-Platzierungsspiel Deutschland gegen Ägypten? Ja, der Livestream der ARD zur Partie zwischen Deutschland und Ägypten ist kostenfrei. Anzeige: Erlebe die gesamte Bundesliga mit WOW und DAZN zum Vorteilspreis SPORTBUZZER WELT

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Fiji suspends police commissioner, ends China policing agreement

Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho is seen as close to former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/fiji-suspends-police-commissioner-ends-china-policing-agreement

Myanmar military announces strict new election law ahead of polls

New rules, published in state media, appear designed to ensure there is no meaningful opposition to the military.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/myanmar-military-unveils-strict-new-election-law-ahead-of-polls

South Korea’s unions cry ‘red scare’ amid North Korea spy claims

South Korea's spy agency has accused members of the country's largest union of illegally contacting North Korean agents.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/27/south-korea-unions-decry-red-scare-amid-north-korea-spy-claims

ICC to resume investigation into Philippines’s deadly drug war

Manila had argued it was conducting its own investigation into deaths under the controversial policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/27/icc-to-resume-investigation-into-philippiness-deadly-drug-war

California storms give state much-needed boost in water supply

A series of atmospheric rivers covered the parched state with an estimated 121 trillion litres of water.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/california-storms-give-state-much-needed-boost-in-water-supply

New York City bike path attacker convicted for 2017 rampage

Sayfullo Saipov, who killed eight people after driving a truck down a busy New York City bike path, faces death penalty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/new-york-city-bike-path-attacker-convicted-for-2017-rampage

US Census could get MENA category after new recommendations

US government panel recommends adding box on Census to count people from the Middle East and North Africa region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/us-census-could-get-mena-category-after-new-recommendations

Opium cultivation surges since Myanmar military seized power: UN

Opium poppy was cultivated on more than 40,000 hectares in Myanmar last year, a 33% increase compared with 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/opium-cultivation-surges-since-myanmar-military-seized-power-un

Rohingya are drowning at sea. Asia’s leaders are to blame

Leaders from Southeast and South Asia are acting both illegally and immorally by not helping Rohingya "boat people".

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/1/26/rohingya-are-drowning-at-sea-asias-leaders-are-to-blame

Pro-abortion rights advocates sue over state pill restrictions

The lawsuit comes as Republican-led states in the US attempt to crack down on the use of abortion-inducing medications.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/pro-abortion-rights-advocates-sue-over-state-pill-restrictions

Half Moon Bay shooting suspect faces seven murder charges

California authorities identify six of the seven victims, as US reels from mass shootings and gun violence 'epidemic'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/half-moon-bay-shooting-suspect-faces-murder-charges

Sons of Panamanian ex-president released from US prison

The two brothers are expected to return to Panama on Wednesday, where they and their father face corruption charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/sons-of-panamanian-ex-president-complete-us-corruption-sentences

Taliban working on guidelines for women NGO workers: UN says

UN aid chief Martin Griffiths met Taliban officials in a bid to push them to further relax the ban on women workers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/un-chief-says-taliban-working-on-guidelines-on-women-ngo-workers

As deadly protests continue, Peru’s government faces crisis

Analysts warn that violent tactics used to repress protests under President Dina Boluarte will lead to further unrest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/as-deadly-protests-continue-perus-government-faces-crisis

Former Proud Boy testifies that group ‘celebrated’ violence

Former Proud Boy Matthew Greene said the group seemed prepared to use violence to roll back results of 2020 election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/24/former-proud-boy-testifies-that-group-celebrated-violence

Binance moved $346m for seized crypto exchange Bitzlato: Report

US DOJ last week charged Bitzlato's co-founder, a Russian living in China, with running a money-laundering haven.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/24/binance-moved-346m-for-seized-crypto-exchange-bitzlato-report

Calls for action as Brazil Yanomami Indigenous people face crisis

Indigenous communities in the Amazon have come under siege as business interests violently expand their operations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/24/calls-for-action-as-brazil-yanomami-indigenous-people-face-crisis

Musk says he had ‘no ill motive’ with his privatising Tesla tweet

Musk is on trial for fraud claims for his 2018 tweet that he had 'funding secured' to privatise Tesla at $420 per share.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/24/musk-says-he-had-no-ill-motive-with-his-privatising-tesla-tweet

'Forspoken' Review: A portal into a world without wonder or heart

Forspoken boasts 'key members' of the Final Fantasy XV team, but feels outdated and at times resentful of its Black protagonist.
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Poland increases pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine

Poland says it is planning to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, but will first seek approval from Berlin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/poland-urges-more-tanks-for-kyiv-will-seek-berlins-approval

Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage after grid failure

Minister says restoration work could take up to 12 hours, adding that a limited number of power grids are back on.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/pakistan-hit-by-nationwide-power-outage-after-grid

San Francisco Chinatown seniors welcome in the Lunar New Year with rap

The Grant Avenue Follies are steeped in tap dance and the songs of the 1950s and '60s. But they are no strangers to hip-hop, as the track "That Lunar Cheer" shows.
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The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence in their case.
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New graphic novel explores the life of 'Queenie,' Harlem Renaissance mob boss

Queenie: Godmother of Harlem tells the overlooked story of Stephanie Saint Clair, or "Queenie," a Black female mob boss and fashion icon who lived during the height of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 334

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 334rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-334

Can Sweden and Turkey resolve their differences?

Ankara is angry after a far-right activist destroyed a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/1/22/can-sweden-and-turkey-resolve-their-differences

China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

For the past three years, Lunar New Year celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/1/22/china-rings-in-lunar-new-year-with-most-covid-rules-lifted

Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles.
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Anime broadens its reach — at conventions, at theaters, and streaming at home

Manga artist Hajime Isayama says when he was growing up in Japan, anime wasn't considered cool. Now, he says, he has a "global audience" in mind.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 333

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 333rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-333

Burkina Faso demands departure of French troops: Report

Military-ruled Burkina Faso suspends accord with France, orders troops to leave within a month, reports state media.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/burkina-faso-demands-departure-of-french-troops

New search of Biden’s home turns up more classified documents

Officials from the Department of Justice find six more classified documents during 13-hour search of Joe Biden's home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/new-search-of-bidens-home-turns-up-more-classified-documents

Brazil’s Lula fires army chief in wake of pro-Bolsonaro riots

The dismissal of Julio Cesar de Arruda comes shortly after Lula removed dozens of soldiers from his security detail.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/brazils-lula-replaces-army-chief-in-wake-of-pro-bolsonaro-riots

DOJ tells Jim Jordan it won't share information about ongoing investigations

• Pompeo alleges Haley plotted with Kushner and Ivanka Trump to try to become VP • Opinion: This congressional office is a success. The GOP wants to gut it anyway
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'Women Talking' explores survival, solidarity and spirituality after sexual assault

Eight women come together in a hayloft to decide what's next after their religious colony is devastated by sexual violence. Sarah Polley adapted Miriam Toews' novel, which was drawn from true events.
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Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault - The Associated Press - en Español

Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault  The Associated Press - en Español
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Brazilian defence minister: Military had no direct role in riots

Brazil's President Lula has suggested the pro-Bolsonaro rioters acted with help from inside the government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/brazilian-defence-minister-military-had-no-direct-role-in-riots

Musk on trial says his tweets don’t always affect Tesla stock

'Just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly,' the Tesla boss told a jury.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/20/musk-on-trial-says-his-tweets-dont-always-affect-tesla-stock

US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/20/us-judge-rules-desantis-violated-constitution-but-dismisses-case

No Leopard tanks for Ukraine as NATO allies fail to agree

Failure to provide German battle tanks at meeting may signal growing divisions within NATO over supplying such weapons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/20/no-leopard-tanks-for-ukraine-as-nato-allies-fail-to-agree

Capture of Mafia boss raises questions over how he stayed free for so long

The arrest of Cosa Nostra mob boss Matteo Messina Denaro at a private health clinic in Palermo on Monday stunned many around the world due to the extraordinary length of time he'd been on the run -- but came as little surprise for some who watched the Mafia more closely.
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Sundance returns in-person to Park City — with more submissions than ever

The film festival went largely online during the pandemic. There were more than 16,000 submissions this year, and nearly half of the films featured are made by first-time filmmakers.
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Reed Hastings to Become Netflix’s Executive Chairman, Ceding Co-Chief Role

Mr. Hastings will become the streaming giant’s executive chairman. Greg Peters will join Ted Sarandos as a co-chief executive.
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Biden lands in California to tour storm-ravaged communities

US president will visit hard-hit areas of California where flooding, intense waves and mudslides forced evacuations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/biden-lands-in-california-to-tour-storm-ravaged-communities

Hear from the Navy veteran that was allegedly scammed by Santos

Navy veteran Richard Osthoff says George Santos, in 2016, allegedly took $3000 of charitable donations intended to help Osthoff's dying dog receive surgery. He tells Erin Burnett how he felt when he realized Santos had been elected to Congress.
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Immigration records contradict Santos' claim his mother was at World Trade Center on 9/11

Newly uncovered immigration records for Rep. George Santos' mother appear to contradict the embattled freshman Republican's repeated claim that she was present at the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Santos took $3,000 from dying dog's GoFundMe, veterans say

• Video: Republicans explain why George Santos got committee assignments
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Shakira is reminding us about a universal truth

Last week, Shakira did to her ex, former soccer star Gerard Piqué, what every person who's been mistreated and underappreciated by their partner wishes they could do. She knocked out his ego and in the process she reminded herself—and the world—what she's capable of.
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Watch the most eyebrow-raising moments between Santos and reporters

Newly elected Republican Rep. George Santos faces growing pressure to resign after he lied and misrepresented his background. See all the times he dodged reporters on Capitol Hill.
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The U.S. faces 'unprecedented uncertainty' regarding abortion law, legal scholar says

Roe author Mary Ziegler has chronicled the legal, political and cultural battles around abortion, and says the debate is far from over: "We're at the very beginning of something very confusing."
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Trump Allies Win Seats on House Oversight Committee, Reflecting GOP Priorities

Some of the former president’s most outspoken defenders will sit on the House’s main investigative committee, underscoring their high-profile roles in the new Republican majority.
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North Korea pledges to revitalise economy after COVID ‘victory’

The secretive state claims 'remarkable successes' after upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/19/north-korea-pledges-to-revitalise-economy-after-covid-victory

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/jacinda-ardern-to-step-down-as-new-zealands-prime-minister

Janet Yellen, Chinese Vice Premier Liu have ‘candid’ talks

The US Treasury said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on climate change and the economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/18/janet-yellen-chinase-vice-premier-liu-have-candid-talks

Mother and one-year-old son killed in rare polar bear attack

The 'traumatic' attack occurred on Tuesday near a school in an isolated Alaska Native village in the northwest US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/18/mother-and-one-year-old-son-killed-in-fatal-polar-bear-attack

Baseball fans fight to save iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played

Thousands of baseball fans have signed a petition to save an iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played and which inspired best-selling author Haruki Murakami to first pick up a pen.
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