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At least 21 civilians have been killed in attacks by Syrian forces backed by Russian airpower in recent days. Read complete article

Trump's expanded travel ban: Which countries are affected?

Trump added 6 nations to his travel ban. Here's a look at which countries are included and what the restrictions mean. Read complete article

Terrorists Killed In Jammu Had IEDs, Armour Piercing Ammunition: Police

The Jammu and Kashmir police said that the three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed by security forces on January 31 were Pakistanis, who had recently infiltrated from across the border. Read full article

Taiwan's female politicians forge path to equality

Women legislators take up 42 percent of seats in the island's legislative body, making it the most equitable in Asia. Read complete article

Trump heads for expected acquittal after witnesses blocked

Republicans rebuff Democratic calls for new witnesses, paving the way for Trump's likely acquittal next week. Read complete article

'Muslim ban should end, not expand': Groups slam Trump travel ban

Trump administration expands travel ban to include Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania. Read complete article

China coronavirus death toll surges: All the latest updates

Top Communist Party official in Wuhan expresses 'remorse' because local authorities reacted too slow on the outbreak. Read complete article

Brexit: UK officially leaves the European Union

More than three years after the UK's in/out referendum, the country's membership of the EU ends. Read complete article

Amid tensions over Trump's plan, Israeli rockets target Hamas

Attack comes after three rockets reportedly fired from Gaza on Thursday, with no casualties on either side. Read complete article

Are the US and Iran on the path to war?

We debate tensions between Washington and Tehran with a former Iranian diplomat and a retired US general. Read complete article

Why did European Parliament delay a vote on India's CAA, Kashmir?

As New Delhi celebrates postponement, observers say Europe is giving Modi benefit of doubt ahead of Brussels trip. Read complete article

Is Huawei a threat to cyber security?

The United States again pushes for Chinese tech firm to be banned from 5G networks. Read complete article

Will the US Middle East plan boost or undermine peace?

Palestinians reject President Donald Trump's proposal to end decades-long conflict with Israel. Read complete article

Afghanistan violence soars amid US-Taliban talks: Watchdog

A record high of 8,204 attacks took place in the last quarter of 2019, according to the latest SIGAR report. Read complete article

How does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?

The 2019-nCoV coronavirus spreads from person-to-person in close proximity, similarly to other respiratory illnesses. Read complete article

What will the UK look like a decade after Brexit?

Growing the British economy may be possible by 2030, but questions remain over racism, poverty and the country's unity. Read complete article

India First Country To Digitise Entire Hajj Process: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said that a record 2 lakh Indian Muslims performed Hajj this time and India is the first country in the world where the entire process of Hajj was done digitally. Read full news here

Indian villagers beat wife of hostage-taker to death

A man who took 23 children hostage shot dead by police in Uttar Pradesh state before locals lynched his wife. Read complete article

'Invasion Day' seeks to reclaim what Aboriginal Australians lost

For Australia's indigenous people, Australia Day represents colonisation and dispossession of their land since 1788. Read complete article

Deadly gunfight between police and rebels in Kashmir

Police say gun battle triggered after rebels on board goods truck fired at police near a toll plaza in Jammu. Read complete article

After years of political drama, UK finally set to leave EU

The UK will become the first country to leave the EU, ending its 47-year membership, and enter a transition period. Read complete article

Spitzer Space Telescope: NASA shuts down prolific observatory

Spitzer contributed to advancing human knowledge of black holes and the birth and death of stars. Read complete article

The UK can still rejoin the EU

It is not as far-fetched an idea as it may sound. In fact, there is already a template for how to do it. Read complete article

Diary of a Wuhan native: A week under coronavirus quarantine

Teacher from epicentre of the deadly outbreak describe the growing anxiety under lockdown and anger towards government. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Pakistan not to evacuate citizens from Wuhan

At least four Pakistani students studying in Wuhan have been infected by the virus. Read complete article

Impeachment: Republicans say Trump acted in national interest

Democrats cry foul as US President Trump's lawyers argue move to pressure Ukraine was in public's interest. Read complete article

Trump impeachment trial: Will witnesses be called?

Key Republican senator says he'll vote against witnesses, boosting chances the Senate will vote quickly to acquit Trump. Read complete article

French national hit by avalanche in Japan confirmed dead: report

The 38-year-old had been skiing with seven other French nationals when the avalanche struck on Thursday afternoon. Read complete article

WHO declares coronavirus global emergency as death toll rises

China's health commission says the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 9,692 with at least 213 deaths. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

To coordinate global response, WHO says spread of coronavirus is 'public health emergency of international concern'. Read complete article

Evacuation of foreigners from Wuhan hastening spread of virus?

Health expert says countries are justified in ordering evacuations as they are looking after welfare of their citizens. Read complete article

After the UK leaves the EU on January 31, what will change?

The UK is set to become the first country to leave the European Union. Here is your guide to what will happen next. Read complete article

Mexico's President AMLO under fire over migration clampdown

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador faces growing criticism after erecting a 'wall' of security forces near the Guatemala border this week. Read complete article

Flooding rains hit southeastern Brazil again

Dozens of people have died due to storms since January 24 across Espirito Santo and Minas Gerais states. Read complete article

Bhutto and Lamont Hill on compassion and identity

Writer Fatima Bhutto and academic Marc Lamont Hill on the importance of compassion and the need to reimagine identities. Read complete article

Gunman fires at anti-CAA protest rally in Delhi: Witness

The gunman taken in police custody after he fired at protesters near Jamia Millia Islamia university injuring a student. Read complete article

China coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words

A new virus has killed 105 people in China and infected more than 4,520, with cases confirmed in several countries. Read complete article

'Great news': Bangladesh allows education for Rohingya children

Under new programme, 10,000 Rohingya boys and girls to be enrolled in grades 6 to 9, a move hailed by rights groups. Read complete article

Turkey, France engage in war of words over Libya

Turkey blames France for instability after Macron accused Erdogan of violating promise to stay out of Libya conflict. Read complete article

French oil giant Total faces lawsuit over violations in Uganda

Could Total be held to account for actions in western Uganda? Read complete article

Trapped and voiceless: The Palestinians depicted in Trump's plan

The world does not hear our stories or see our reality, why would they stand in solidarity with us? Read complete article

Palestinian president to take Trump's Middle East plan to UN

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to press UN Security Council in February about President Trumpâ€™s Middle East plan. Read complete article

Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 100 people in China and has infected more than 4,520 globally, mostly in China. Read complete article

Trump's Middle East plan leaves Palestinians in Lebanon hopeless

Palestinian refugees in Lebanese camps pessimistic as Trump's 'Deal of the Century' includes no right of return. Read complete article

Trump's Middle East plan will cause more loss of Palestinian life

I was shot for planting trees in Gaza, so I know too well the cost of even the most peaceful Palestinian protest. Read complete article

Tripura Man Dies Of Coronavirus In Malaysia, Claims Family

Manir Hossain's grandfather Abdul Rahim said they received a phone call from the Malaysian authorities on Wednesday morning, informing us of his death due to coronavirus. Read full article

China virus toll hits 170, as countries step up evacuation plans

The coronavirus outbreak started in Wuhan in December and has now reached every corner of China. Read complete article

Ramdas Athawale Slams Raj Thackeray's No Loudspeakers At Mosques Remark

The Republican Party of India (Athawale) will stand with Muslims if mosques are "touched", party president and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said on Wednesday, days after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena... Read full news here

Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed new cases?

People across the world have been diagnosed with the virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Read complete article

Australia state announces inquiry into catastrophic bush fires

New South Wales' six-month inquiry will look into the impact of climate change and how it responded to the emergency. Read complete article

Holed up in Wuhan, foreign students look to escape virus-hit city

Overseas students in city at centre of outbreak are confined to dormitories, hoping to avoid coronavirus infection. Read complete article

Activist who fought to protect butterflies in Mexico found dead

Homero Gomez disappeared on January 13 and activists suspect his death could be related to illegal logging disputes. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Death toll jumps again, infections accelerate while airlines cut flights and businesses suspend operations. Read complete article

US now forcing asylum seekers from Brazil to wait in Mexico

Move comes as immigrant advocates document how many 'Remain in Mexico'-affected asylum seekers don't have legal support. Read complete article

India citizenship law: Media accused of pro-government coverage

Media coverage of protests against citizenship law generally promotes government views, say press freedom advocates. Read complete article

'Viva La VPN': Kashmiris use VPN apps to skirt social media ban

Access to social media remains blocked despite lifting of internet ban six months after region's autonomy was revoked. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

China is stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that is thought to have originated in a Wuhan seafood market. Read complete article

A vision for Palestinian statehood that is not Trump's

We need to move away from the idea of a two-state solution and embrace the vision of one secular, democratic state. Read complete article

Why African countries seek greater role in Libya peace process

Summit in Congo comes almost two weeks after world powers met in Berlin to end foreign meddling in North African state. Read complete article

European Parliament to set stage for Brexit with historic vote

MEPs expected to ratify terms of Brexit deal after a debate, setting in stone Britain's exit from the bloc on Friday. Read complete article

Lebanon protesters need more strategy, less temerity

A zero-sum approach to Lebanese politics will undermine the protest movement. Read complete article

UAE confirms first cases of new coronavirus

The country's health ministry says it diagnosed the virus in a family from China. Read complete article

Trump expected to sign new North American trade deal

Trump's US-Canada-Mexico deal replaces NAFTA and likely to be much touted during 2020 election campaign. Read complete article

Philippines volcano: Restrictions lifted, thousands heading home

Back in the shadow of the volcano, returning evacuees in the Philippines rebuild their lives. Read complete article

Trump's Middle East plan denies Palestinians right of return

After 1948 Arab-Israeli war, 750,000 Palestinians fled abroad. But Trump's plan their rescinds right of return. Read complete article

Former NBA star Mutombo remembers Kobe Bryant

Dikembe MutomboÂ speaks to Al Jazeera about the death of Kobe Bryant and sends a message to his family.Â Read complete article

Eyes on Israel polls, Netanyahu welcomes Trump's Middle East plan

Israeli prime minister did not mention the proposed Palestinian state in his speech but commended Trump's efforts in working towards peace. Read complete article

Meet the artists resisting India's new citizenship law

Young artists transform public spaces to raise awareness about new law which goes against country's secular ethos. Read complete article

Trump's plan last chance for a Palestinian state, says Kushner

Al Jazeera's Abderrahim Foukara speaks to Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, who has overseen this peace plan. Read complete article

US: 50 troops suffered traumatic brain injury after Iran strike

Pentagon says 31 of the 50 were treated in Iraq and returned to duty, including 15 of those diagnosed most recently. Read complete article

Looking to stars, Hong Kong fortune tellers see only clouds

Year of the Rat expected to bring more gloom to a territory, which has been rocked by months of protests. Read complete article

What will Palestinians lose if Israel annexes Jordan Valley?

Annexation of territory cuts off West Bank from River Jordan, which feeds over 80,000 hectares of agricultural lands. Read complete article

Record 7,423 US bombs dropped in Afghanistan in 2019: report

US has ramped up air bombings since Trump was elected in 2016 killing 717 civilians in the first half of last year. Read complete article

Hungary border patrol fires warning shots to stop refugees

Most of Tuesday's group failed to cross the border, and the four who managed to enter Hungary were intercepted. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Japan, US begin evacuating citizens from hardest-hit city of Wuhan as death toll continues to rise. Read complete article

What happens next in the Trump impeachment trial?

Before the question of witnesses is resolved, senators will have 16 hours to submit questions to each side. Read complete article

Does Trump's US-Israeli plan make Middle East peace impossible?

The White House launched a 'conceptual map' of what the West Bank and Gaza Strip would look like, and it is not pretty. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Footage from inside hospital in Wuhan

The video purportedly shows dead bodies lying in hospital aisles in Wuhan, the city where the coronavirus originated. Read complete article

South Africa considers nationalising central bank

President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure to revive investor confidence and boost economic growth. Read complete article

Afghan police officers killed in Taliban 'insider' attack

At least 11 officers killed and six injured after Taliban fighters storm police base in Baghlan capital Pul-e Khumri. Read complete article

Why is Pakistan's Pashtun movement under attack?

Leaders of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement, which fights for rights of ethnic Pashtuns, have faced intimidation and arrests. Read complete article

Russia expels Japanese journalist accused of spying

In latest sign of strained ties, Moscow accuses reporter of trying to steal information on military, which Japan denies. Read complete article

UN envoy calls for de-escalation as Yemen fighting surges

Martin Griffiths warns of collapse of peace efforts amid rise in violence between Saudi-UAE coalition and Houthis. Read complete article

BJP Sends A Gift To Omar Abdullah, Deletes Tweet After Internet Gasps

Notwithstanding a complete ban on social media in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Tuesday took a dig at former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been under house arrest for nearly six months, over... Read full article

Netanyahu drops request for immunity from corruption charges

Israeli prime minister says he is withdrawing his bid for immunity hours before Knesset due to hold debate. Read complete article

Qatari emir accepts prime minister's resignation, names successor

Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani replaces PM Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. Read complete article

Germany becomes second European country to confirm coronavirus

Officials say man in Bavaria in clinically good condition, as his closest contacts are informed about possible symptoms. Read complete article

In Pictures: Coronavirus outbreak in China

China expands drastic travel restrictions to contain epidemic that has killed 81 people and infected nearly 3,000. Read complete article

Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 100 people in China and has infected more than 4,520 globally, mostly in China. Read complete article

Libya conflict: At least 11 gov't soldiers killed near Misrata

Nearly 100 were wounded on Sunday as they defended the small town of Abugrein near Misrata, against Haftar's forces. Read complete article

Fighting forces DR Congo refugees to flee to Uganda

Just this month, more than 1,000 internally displaced people from Ituri fled to Uganda, and more than 60,000 since 2017. Read complete article

The families facing generations of statelessness in South Africa

In Cape Town's Phillipi township, one woman is fighting to secure nationality for herself and her child. Read complete article

Barnier: Brexit will be exercise in 'damage limitation'

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said 'frictionless trade' between Great Britain and Northern Ireland was impossible. Read complete article

US military confirms Afghan crash but disputes plane was downed

Military spokesman said the jet, believed to be E-11A aircraft, crashed in Ghazni but gave no information on casualties. Read complete article

New Zealand to hold elections on September 19

Vote will test whether Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's popularity overseas is matched at home. Read complete article

China virus death toll jumps to 106, nearly 1,300 new cases: govt

The virus that began in Wuhan late last year continues to spread with China reporting more deaths and more cases. Read complete article

Trump impeachment trial: Bolton takes centre stage from afar

Bolton's book clouds White House hopes for swift end to the impeachment trial, fueling Democratic demands for witnesses. Read complete article

Kobe Bryant's helicopter tried to climb to avoid fog before crash

Experts question how the retired basketball star's helicopter was allowed to fly despite poor visibility. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Deadly coronavirus believed to have originated in a Wuhan food market continues to spread sparking global concern. Read complete article

Iowa caucuses: US Democrat presidential race wide open a week out

Sanders and Biden appear locked in a tight race as candidates make last-ditch effort to rally voters in Iowa. Read complete article

Turkey 'seriously' preparing for possible Istanbul earthquake

Minister says authorities expect '[magnitude] 7.5' tremor in Istanbul as rescue efforts continue in quake-hit southeast. Read complete article

Remembering Auschwitz: 75 years since camp's liberation

Survivors attend memorial ceremony to mark 75 years since Soviet army liberated Auschwitz concentration camp Read complete article

Mexico homicide march: Kin of deceased protest high murder rate

As 2019 murder rate hits record high in Mexico, relatives say President Lopez Obrador's policies have failed. Read complete article

Afghan women harassment: Rise in number of cases reported

Rise in sexual harassment cases reported may reflect small gains Afghan women are making in society. Read complete article

Trump wanted Ukraine aid tied to probes of rivals: Report

Ex-aide John Bolton says in unpublished book Trump wanted to freeze aid until Kyiv helped investigations, report says. Read complete article

Israel's settlements: Over 50 years of land theft explained

More than 600,000 Israelis live in illegal settlements in the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem. Read complete article

Lebanon's parliament to debate new budget amid protests

New Lebanon government set to ratify financial plan hoped to salvage economy in tailspin. Read complete article

Lassa fever outbreak kills dozens in Nigeria

At least 29 killed and 195 cases of the disease confirmed in the latest outbreak to hit the country, government says. Read complete article

'Giant in sports': World reacts to death of NBA star Kobe Bryant

Tributes pour in from around the world after former Los Angeles Lakers player was killed in a helicopter crash. Read complete article

Trapped in Hubei: A family under unexpected quarantine

Al Jazeera's Beijing cameraman went home to Hubei with his family to celebrate Lunar New Year and has no idea when they will be able to return. Read complete article

Emilia-Romagna: Hard right fails to seize leftist stronghold

Matteo Salvini, Italy's right-wing ex-interior minister, had hoped for a political earthquake in key regional poll. Read complete article

Liliana Segre, an Italian Holocaust survivor under police protection

As a young girl, she was sent to Auschwitz, but now the death threats she receives reflect a return of the hatred and intolerance that led to the Holocaust. Read complete article

Prominent Pakistani rights activist Manzoor Pashteen arrested

Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement, was taken into custody in northwestern city of Peshawar. Read complete article

Italy regional elections: Salvini fails in left-wing stronghold

League party looks set to lose in Emilia-Romagna, which left has traditionally governed since end of World War II. Read complete article

Brazil: Dozens killed as heavy rains cause floods, landslides

More than 2,500 people evacuated from their homes in Minas Gerais state as two days of heavy rainfall cause flooding. Read complete article

What we know about Trump's Middle East peace plan

The US president is expected to release the details of a long-delayed plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace within days. Read complete article

Iran's Principlists tipped to win parliament vote amid discontent

Dissatisfaction with reformists and disqualification of candidates could reduce voter turnout in February 21 vote. Read complete article

Three dead in protest against Gambian leader Adama Barrow

First deaths recorded since protests erupted against Barrow, who pledged in 2016 to step down after three years. Read complete article

Women, children among seven killed in Afghan gov't air raids

Kabul government sends fact-finding mission after killing of civilians in northern Balkh province prompts protests. Read complete article

Billie Eilish sweeps top four prizes at Grammy Awards

18-year-old singer-songwriter from Los Angeles won record of the year, song of the year, best album and best new artist. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

The virus thought to have originated in a Wuhan food market continues to spread as China steps up containment efforts. Read complete article

China virus toll spikes to 80, more than 2,700 cases confirmed

Country has imposed drastic travel restrictions and extended holiday season to try and curb spread of the virus. Read complete article

North India Shivers Under Cold; Snowfall Forecast For Himachal Pradesh

Parts of north India shivered under cold conditions on Sunday with the weather department issuing a warning for heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh even as there was some respite for Kashmir... Read full article

US fines Delta $50,000 for ordering Muslim passengers off planes

Prominent Muslim rights group questions size of penalty, describes it as 'slap on the wrist'. Read complete article

Peru election: Voters to elect new Congress on Sunday

Peruvians go to the polls to elect a new Congress, but there is not much enthusiasm among voters. Read complete article

China's National Health Commission news conference on coronavirus

China's National Health Commission is providing an update on coronavirus outbreak. Read complete article

Iran's Zarif hits back after Trump's 'No thanks' Twitter post

President says US will not lift sanctions to negotiate with Iran after Zarif reiterates such demand before any talks. Read complete article

Brazil: Dozens killed as heavy rains cause floods, landslides

More than 2,500 people evacuated from their homes in Minas Gerais state as two days of heavy rainfall cause flooding. Read complete article

Still reeling from Jammeh years, Gambians wait for justice

Three years after Yayha Jammeh fled, victims of abuse under the former regime say justice is too slow to come. Read complete article

Justice still elusive a year after Brazil's worst mining disaster

One year on, families of those killed in Brazil's worst mining disaster still wait for justice. Read complete article

Bangladesh: One in five people live below poverty line

How some people are surviving on less than $5 a day in Bangladesh. Read complete article

Cellphone Service Snapped In Kashmir Valley Ahead Of Republic Day

Cellphone services in Kashmir Valley - switched off since last night - will be restored this afternoon, sources said. The service was snapped on the eve pf the Republic Day celebrations as a... Read full article

Murder in Malta: Daphne Caruana Galiziaâ€™s journalistic legacy

Despite her murderer's best efforts, she would not be silenced. Read complete article

An Aboriginal revival on Invasion Day: 'Australia thought we would die out'

Al Jazeera presenter Stan Grant's family have been at the forefront of this renaissance in Aboriginal culture and language. Here he shares their stories. Read complete article

Egyptian businessman Mohamed Ali steps away from politics

Former army contractor whose videos sparked anti-gov't rallies last year says bid for January 25 protests 'failed'. Read complete article

Emilia-Romagna election: Polls open in key Italian regional vote

Matteo Salvini, leader of far-right League party, hopes victory could cause collapse of fragile coalition government. Read complete article

For FTII, SRFTI Entrance Test Kashmir Candidates Can Fill Form Offline

The entrance test will be held on February 15 and February 16 in two sessions. Read full article

President Jovenel Moise: What is next for Haiti?

Haiti's president discusses the challenges his country faces 10 years after the devastating earthquake. Read complete article

Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed 56 people in China and has infected nearly 2,000 around the world. Read complete article

Hubei cities fearful of China virus as medical supplies run low

Doctors say they have resorted to using raincoats and plastic bags as protection as officials call for more supplies. Read complete article

Italy's right-wing League party seeks electoral comeback

Former deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and his League party are likely to claim power when Italy next holds parliamentary elections. Read complete article

Philippine volcano alert lowered, thousands can return home

Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate when volcano south of Manila began spewing ash and steam into air. Read complete article

Australians open wallets, hearts for fire-ravaged communities

Tens of millions of dollars raised for fire service, animals and communities through donations, creative fundraisers. Read complete article

China virus death toll rises to 56, with nearly 2,000 infected

China has curbed travel and stepped up screening to try and curb the spread of the virus which emerged in December. Read complete article

Bravery Medals For Air Force Pilots Of Chopper Shot Down In Friendly Fire

Two Indian Air Force pilots of a chopper accidentally shot down in a friendly fire incident last year in Jammu and Kashmir - squadron leaders Ninad Mandavgane and Siddharth Vashisht - have been... Read full article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

The virus thought to have originated in a Wuhan market continues to spread as China steps up containment efforts Read complete article

"I Could Not Recognise Omar...": Mamata Banerjee Reacts To Viral Photo

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah found mention on Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Twitter timeline this evening, after she posted what many believe is a current photograph... Read full article

Rape, abuse and violence: A female migrant's journey to Libya

A journey for a better life is 'marred by considerable risk of serious human rights violations and abuses'. Read complete article

Tensions high in Baghdad as police fire tear gas, live bullets

Iraqi protesters say they will remain in Tahrir Square as security forces reopen roads previously shut by demonstrators. Read complete article

China's Hubei: 'Epicentre' of coronavirus

Hubei province is facing a severe medical situation, according to an official there, as outbreak casts shadow over Chinese Lunar New Year. Read complete article

Anger as Ugandan activist cropped out of photo with white peers

Climate advocate Vanessa Nakate calls out racism after she is removed from image taken with her white peers in Davos. Read complete article

Latin America: A giant in turmoil

A former Chilean presidential candidate explores the demise of the political left across Latin America. Read complete article

The Murdoch media: Polluting Australia's airwaves?

As bushfires flare, Murdoch's news empire peddles climate scepticism. Plus, the legacy of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Read complete article

Which countries have confirmed cases of new coronavirus?

People in more than 10 countries, mostly in Asia, have been diagnosed with the virus, which originated in Wuhan, China. Read complete article

A new global epidemic?

Questions remain about authorities' response to the coronavirus as number of confirmed cases rises. Read complete article

East Africa locust outbreak sparks calls for international help

Desert locust infestation threatens food security and livelihoods in region reeling from drought and deadly floods. Read complete article

40,000 people living in makeshift detention centres in Libya

The death of an Eritrean teenager in a Tripoli detention camp highlights the plight of more than 40,000 migrants detained in Libya. Read complete article

Rescue efforts under way after deadly quake rattles east Turkey

Over 30 people remain missing after 6.8 magnitude tremor hits Elazig province, killing at least 22 and hurting hundreds. Read complete article

What we know about Trump's Middle East peace plan

The US president is expected to release the details of a long-delayed plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace within days. Read complete article

Assam Youth Congress Chief Arrested Over Anti-CAA Clashes

Congress leader Kamrul Islam Choudhury, who is the president of party's youth wing in Assam, was arrested on Thursday over charges of damaging public property during violent protests against... Read full news

US Urges Release Of J&K Leaders, Stresses "Equal Protection" Under CAA

The visit by foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir was a "useful" step, a top American diplomat said on Friday, urging New Delhi to release "political leaders detained without charge" following the... Read full article

Sudan's government signs peace deal with rebels

Sudan's government signs peace agreement with Sudan People's Liberation Movement â€“ North armed group as part of regional peace plan. Read complete article

March for Life: Trump makes first appearance, slams Democrats

Trump, who once said he was 'very pro-choice', is first US president to attend the annual anti-abortion rights rally. Read complete article

Turkey, Greece brace for standoff over Cyprus gas drilling plans

Controversial new Turkish plans to drill in Cypriot waters come as regional industry leaders discuss energy plans at a conference in Athens. Read complete article

Trump impeachment trial: How did Democrats' arguments play out?

US House managers wrap up their opening arguments against President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial. Read complete article

Bolivia's caretaker President Anez says will run in May election

The 52-year-old lawyer and former TV presenter is one of the most vocal critics of ousted President Evo Morales. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Chinese government announces on Saturday that the death toll in the deadly coronavirus outbreak has risen to 41. Read complete article

UK PM Johnson signs Withdrawal Agreement, paving way for Brexit

The UK expected to quit EU on Jan 31, following years of political division over how to carry out referendum result. Read complete article

Several dead, hundreds hurt as quake hits eastern Turkey

Magnitude-6.8 quake rocks eastern province of Elazig killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 500. Read complete article

US teen Coco Gauff upsets defending Australian Open champ Osaka

Fifteen-year-old Gauff defeats Japanese third-seed Naomi Osaka 6-3,6-4 to advance into the fourth round in Melbourne. Read complete article

Jammu And Kashmir Aims To Record 20% Growth In Tax Collection In 2019-20

Jammu and Kashmir Taxes Department is aiming to register 20 per cent growth in tax collection by the end of the current financial year, a senior official has said. Read full article

From the US to Afghanistan: Rediscovering the mother who left me

Tracee Herbaugh's mother, Sharon, abandoned her when she was born, pursuing a career from which she never returned. Read complete article

'We want them out': Iraq protesters call for US troops exit

Thousands march in Baghdad, heeding to call by Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr for an anti-US 'million-man march'. Read complete article

South Africa baby deaths: Parents say hospital hiding information

At least 10 babies have died in the same hospital in Tembisa township in Johannesburg in the past two months. Read complete article

Ivory Coast demolitions: Shantytown near airport cleared

Tens of thousands of residents by Abidjan International Airport left homeless in government move to demolish houses. Read complete article

Greener garb: Repurposed clothes at Paris Fashion Week

Some designers at Paris Fashion Week present more sustainable collections in rare nod towards sustainability. Read complete article

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

The virus has killed 26 people and infected at least 830. Read complete article

'Dangerous' abuse of power: Democrats in Trump impeachment trial

Trial focuses on Trump asking Ukraine to incriminate political rival for electoral gain on 2nd day of proceedings. Read complete article

Australian Open: Serena Williams knocked out in third round

Wang Qiang upsets seven-time champion, Serena Williams, in three tight sets at the year's first Grand Slam in Melbourne. Read complete article

African foreign ministers meet in Algeria over Libya conflict

Ministers at Algerian forum to call for enforcement of arms embargo and end to foreign meddling in Libya's civil war. Read complete article

Indian female politicians face online abuse: Study

Amnesty International says female legislators received rape and death threats on Twitter as online abuse of women rises. Read complete article

Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi Say The Same Things As Pak PM: Amit Shah

Accusing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of speaking Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's language, Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday claimed that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party was behind... Read full article

Delhi Polls: AAP Jabs BJP's Kapil Mishra Over "India vs Pakistan" Remark

Taking a dig at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for his tweet about a "contest between India and Pakistan" on February 8, Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Thursday asked if the BJP's Model... Read full article

US refusal to extradite diplomat's wife 'denial of justice': UK

Anna Sacoolas' case is a political headache for PM Johnson who is trying to cultivate better ties with US amid Brexit. Read complete article

Why India film star Rajinikanth is facing criticism in his state?

Controversial remark by the top actor about anti-caste icon Periyar Ramaswamy causes furore in Tamil Nadu state. Read complete article

China broadens lockdowns as coronavirus death toll rises

Open-ended lockdowns encompass more than 20.5 million people as number of deaths jump up to 25. Read complete article

Trump impeachment trial: Conspiracy theories and fidget spinners

House Democrats blast Trump's attempts to damage rival Joe Biden in fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial. Read complete article

North Korea confirms Ri Son Gwon as new foreign minister

Outspoken retired army colonel has taken part in many inter-Korean talks but lacks experience in negotiations with US. Read complete article

'No human rights': Mexico blocks migrant caravan headed north

National Guard use pepper spray, shields to break up caravan of asylum seekers, migrants outside Tapachula. Read complete article

A year on, Guaido's image in trouble as opposition faces cracks

Where does Venezuela's opposition stand a year after Juan Guaido declared himself interim president? Read complete article

Philippines' Duterte threatens to end military deal with US

Philippine president issues threat after US move to cancel visa of a political ally who oversaw the deadly drug war. Read complete article

Hogging plates: China's diners still want pork despite price rise

Pork prices have doubled in China, but that wonâ€™t stop families enjoying the traditional dumplings on Lunar New Year. Read complete article

Could mega-dams kill the mighty River Nile?

For Ethiopia, a new dam holds the promise of much-needed electricity; for Egypt, the fear of a devastating water crisis. Read complete article

Australia bushfires plane crash: Three crew members killed

A plane being used to water-bomb bushfires in Australia has crashed, killing three crew members. Read complete article

Insectageddon

Insects are vital to pollinate crops feeding the world, but have pesticides wrought irreparable damage on the ecosystem? Read complete article

US census kicks off at remote Alaskan village

Al Jazeera tells you why the US census is starting in the remote Alaskan village and why it is a potential lifeline for the native people of this state. Read complete article

Over 600 rebels in northeast India surrender in boost for peace

A total of 644 fighters belonging to eight different armed groups lay down arms as part of government peace initiative. Read complete article

"He Is Desperate": India Slams Imran Khan For Raising Kashmir At Davos

India has dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's call for global intervention to prevent a showdown between "two nuclear-armed countries", saying that the neighbouring nation's efforts would... Read full article

"He Is Desperate": India Slams Imran Khan For Raising Kashmir At Davos

US braces for winter storms from coast to coast

As the weekend approaches, travel conditions are expected to become hazardous. Read complete article

ICJ orders Myanmar to take steps to protect Rohingya

World court says Myanmar must immediately ensure its military does not commit acts of genocide against the Rohingya. Read complete article

Libya's Mitiga airport closes again amid threats from Haftar

Closure of Tripoli's only working airport comes ahead of talks aimed at finding a political solution to Libyan conflict. Read complete article

World Economic Forum leaders pledge to plant 1 trillion trees

To help fight climate change and promote biodiversity, Davos leaders launch a campaign to plant one trillion trees. Read complete article

Pakistan Takes To Hate Speech Like A Fish Takes To Water: India At UN

India has slammed Pakistan for "spewing venom and false narratives" of monumental proportions in the United Nations, saying it takes to hate speech like a fish takes to water and "obfuscates" the... Read full article

More than a dozen killed in attack in South Sudan border region

Dozens of others wounded, homes burned and children reportedly missing after attack on village in disputed Abyei region. Read complete article

Concern grows about deadly virus in rural China as Wuhan sealed

As Wuhan is sealed off, and the death toll rises, people in rural China worry they are vulnerable to the coronavirus. Read complete article

Australia fires plane crash: Search under way for air tanker jet

A plane used to water-bomb bushfires in Australia is feared to have crashed in New South Wales. Read complete article

US shooting leaves one dead, several injured in Seattle

Several people treated in hospital following deadly shooting - the third incident in the area in less than two days. Read complete article

Pakistani PM Imran Khan calls for UN action on India dispute

PM Imran Khan urges UN to help mediate between nuclear armed India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir. Read complete article

Harvey Weinstein described as 'serial predator' as trial begins

Prosecutors in key #MeToo movement case say Hollywood titan used his power to manipulate and assault young women. Read complete article

Australia fires reignite as temperatures soar, rain eases

Officials say blazes in southern New South Wales have flared as Sydney again shrouded in hazardous smoke from fires. Read complete article

US impeachment trial: Democrats roll out case against Trump

Efforts to appeal to fidgety senators, a presidential record and a demonstrator removed: Day 1 of opening arguments. Read complete article

China 'fails to repatriate' N Korea workers despite UN sanctions

US says Pyongyang earning more than $500m a year from nearly 100,000 workers abroad mainly in China and Russia. Read complete article

A presidential record: Trump tweets, retweets 125 times in a day

US President Donald Trump sets a presidential record for activity on Twitter as impeachment trial continues. Read complete article

Wuhan sealed off as China steps up battle against deadly virus

Trains, planes, public transport suspended and all public gatherings cancelled as number of infections rises to 571. Read complete article

What to expect in Trump's impeachment trial

The trial to remove US President Donald Trump from office has begun, but how will it end? Read complete article

India's Telangana to test facial recognition in local elections

Software to be used to verify voters in 10 polling stations in Telangana state despite growing concerns about privacy. Read complete article

Brazil: Prosecutors accuse Glenn Greenwald in hacking case

News of criminal complaint denounced by journalists and campaigners as attempt to stifle free speech in the country. Read complete article

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Visits Srinagar, Says, "Positive Atmosphere"

A group of central ministers are on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir to spread awareness about the positive impact of scrapping of Article 370 provisions and development measures taken by the government... Read full article

The Shame of My Name

Algerians forced to adopt obscene family names by French colonisers bear the burden of ridicule for generations. Read complete article

Afghan conflict: Half a million people displaced in 2019

Al Jazeera looks at the conditions in Afghanistan that force men displaced by conflict and poverty into the ranks of armed groups. Read complete article

Saudi denies report kingdom behind hacking of Jeff Bezos's phone

Dismissal comes after report says billionaire's phone was hacked after getting message apparently sent by MBS's account. Read complete article

"Children In J&K Are Nationalists, Can't Blame Them": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said children in Jammu and Kashmir are "nationalists" and those "motivating them in wrong direction are the culprits". His remarks come days after Chief of Defence... Read full article

Asaduddin Owaisi Questions Union Budget's "Halwa Ceremony"

"I ask BJP, where did the word halwa come from," Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said, adding, "Halwa is an Arabic word and not a word of either Hindi or Urdu. Now you have become Arab." from Arab news

Fayez al-Sarraj on arms, war and peace in Libya

Libya's prime minister discusses if the Berlin-Libya summit can achieve a permanent ceasefire. Read complete article

Trump in Davos: US president criticises climate activists

President Trump says he has turned around the US economy, and dismisses climate activists as prophets of doom. Read complete article

Burkina Faso: 2 days of mourning after attack kills 36 civilians

'Terrorist' attack on village market in Sanmatenga province leaves dozens of people dead, government says. Read complete article

Trump impeachment: US Senate approves trial rules

In a party-line vote, Senate approves resolution outlining the rules that will govern Trump's impeachment proceedings. Read complete article

Pakistan, Even America Theocratic, But India Truly Secular: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that Indian values consider all religions equal, and that is why the country is secular and never became a theocratic state like Pakistan. Read full article

India's Supreme Court refuses to stay citizenship law

The top court seeks gov't response to petitions filed against Citizenship Amendment Act seen discriminatory to Muslims. Read complete article

Asia taking no chances with new China virus, as WHO meeting looms

Enhanced screening in place from Taiwan to Singapore, as countries trigger responses honed by SARS experience. Read complete article

North Korea bans foreign tourists over China virus: tour agency

Most visitors to the North are Chinese or visit through the mainland, which first reported the virus in December. Read complete article

Trump says US ready to 'help' India, Pakistan on Kashmir

Pakistan has sought US help in resolving Kashmir issue but India has baulked at the idea of mediation. Read complete article

Venezuela intelligence agents raid Guaido offices: opposition

Guaido, who has defied a travel ban to go to Europe, is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolas Maduro. Read complete article

"Muslims Store Arms In Mosques": Karnataka MLA's Remarks Disowned By BJP

Stoking a fresh controversy, Karnataka's ruling BJP legislator MP Renukacharya on Tuesday accused Muslims of storing lethal weapons, including swords, knives and soda bottles, in mosques across the... Read full news here

Indian tourists die after falling unconscious at Nepal resort

Eight tourists died of suspected suffocation in a hotel near Kathmandu after trying to keep warm by using a gas heater. Read complete article

China says coronavirus cases rise to 440, with nine deaths

Jump in cases comes as China steps up testing and surveillance for coronavirus that first emerged in Wuhan in December. Read complete article

'Mateship and comradery': Australia's soot-covered firefighters

The firefighters battling the massive fires that ravaged Australia this year are volunteers, and more are signing up. Read complete article

Crosses for losses: An American's campaign to honour the dead

Every time there had been a mass shooting in the US, each time a victim was shot in Chicago, a retired carpenter travelled to the site and built a memorial for each victim. Read complete article

Psychologists who designed CIA torture to testify at Guantanamo

Psychologists to testify on CIA interrogation methods to stop new al-Qaeda attacks on the US after 9/11 attack. Read complete article

EU citizens must now apply online to legally stay in UK

Online application for EU citizens gives the right to live in the UK but many want physical document as proof of legal status. Read complete article

West Africa piracy: Regional navies work to curb maritime crime

West African states to discuss tackling piracy as region prepares for oil, gas discovered in Senegal, Mauritania waters. Read complete article

Australian gov't grants drive raft of start-ups for disabled

Funded by taxpayers, $15bn disability scheme allows advocates to use technology to design services and apps needed. Read complete article

US Senate hearing: Trump's impeachment trial to begin on Tuesday

Donald Trump is the third president in US history to face an impeachment trial in the Senate. Read complete article

China court sentences ex-Interpol chief for over 13 years

Court says Meng had 'truthfully confessed to all the criminal facts' in bribery case and will not appeal the decision. Read complete article

Comoros president's party wins poll boycotted by opposition

President Azali Assoumani's party won 17 out of 24 legislative seats, official results show. Read complete article

Davos 2020: Donald Trump to speak at World Economic Forum

US president set to give a keynote speech on the day his impeachment trial begins in the Senate. Read complete article

Remembering Peter 'Terror' Mathebula, South Africa's boxing icon

Tributes pour in for the first black South African to win a world boxing title who died at a Johannesburg hospital. Read complete article

Erdogan says Somalia invited Turkey to explore for oil offshore

Turkish leader says Ankara will take steps in its operations in Somalia in line with the invitation. Read complete article

Angola vows to bring back dos Santos after 'Luanda Leaks' release

Prosecutors say they will use 'all possible' means to force return of businesswoman and daughter of ex-president. Read complete article

Mexico murder rate hits record high in 2019

Official data shows an average of 95 murders each day last year, as violence continues to rise in the country. Read complete article

South Korea to deploy anti-piracy unit to the Strait of Hormuz

Attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz last year prompted US officials to urge allies to join maritime security mission. Read complete article

India's highway of shame

Al Jazeera's 101 East exposes the roadside rape of girls in Madhya Pradesh. Read complete article

How India uses colonial-era sedition law against CAA protesters

Legal experts say authorities misuse legal provisions to slap protesters with colonial era law to stifle dissent. Read complete article

China confirms fourth coronavirus death, as WHO prepares to meet

Officials have confirmed new coronavirus that causes pneumonia can be spread by person-to-person contact. Read complete article

'Those charges are bulls**t': Philippines jailed de Lima defiant

Senator was detained three years ago after she began a Senate probe into President Duterte's deadly 'drug war'. Read complete article

India's ruling party BJP picks JP Nadda as president

Jagat Prakash Nadda, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will replace Amit Shah as party chief. Read complete article

Future Forward risks Thailand ban on monarchy, Illuminati claims

Constitutional Court to announce ruling on upstart party that shocked establishment in 2019 general election. Read complete article

Myanmar finds war crimes but no genocide in Rohingya crackdown

ICOE report comes days before UN's top court issues ruling on whether urgent measures are necessary to stop genocide. Read complete article

Trump impeachment: McConnell proposes swift trial with long days

Democrats call the proposal a 'national disgrace', vow to propose votes to try to amend rules package. Read complete article

WHO to convene emergency meeting as China virus spreads

Agency will meet on Wednesday to decide whether to declare outbreak 'public health emergency of international concern'. Read complete article

Dig out under way after blizzard hits eastern Canada

Record-breaking snowfall buries parts of Newfoundland and Labrador. Read complete article

Iraq: Baghdad police use tear gas, live fire as protests rage

Demonstrators in Baghdad and several southern cities blockade major roads as anti-government rallies intensify. Read complete article

German army translator on trial over spying for Iran

The suspect was arrested in January 2019, reportedly after a tip-off from an overseas source and an ensuing set-up. Read complete article

Nepal avalanche: Heavy snow hampers search for missing trekkers

Search for four South Korean trekkers, three Nepali guides continues days after avalanche hits Mount Annapurna trail. Read complete article

Iran's Zarif to skip Davos forum over programme changes

Tehran's announcement removes any chance of a showdown with US President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions. Read complete article

SAG Awards: South Korean hit Parasite makes history

It is the first film not in English to win the prize for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. Read complete article

Berlin summit on Libya conflict: What did world powers agree?

Foreign powers commit to limiting external interference as part of plan to end Libya's war. Read complete article

Inside the base targeted by Iranian missiles

Cameras have been allowed into Iraq's Ain al-Asad base after it was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles on January 8. Read complete article

Trump impeachment case sent to Senate for trial

US House of Representatives passed a resolution to submit impeachment articles against Trump to the Senate for a trial.â€¨ Read complete article

World mourns Iran plane crash victims

Vigils were held around the world for the 176 victims of the Ukrainian airliner 'unintentionally' shot down in Iran.â€¨ Read complete article

Inside Kashmir's media facility amid blackout

A look inside the only media centre in Indian-administered Kashmir offering internet facility to journalists. Read complete article

In Pictures: Locust outbreak spreads across East Africa

Officials warn numerous swarms pose 'unprecedented' threat to food security and livelihoods in parts of the region. Read complete article

3 Hizbul Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K, One Was A Former Cop

Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, including a police deserter, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Read full article

Venezuela's Guaido expected to meet Pompeo in Colombia

Opposition leader defies travel ban to arrive in Bogota, where he is expected to meet the US secretary of state. Read complete article

In Kashmir, an empty bed signifies a life lost

A female Kashmiri photojournalist describes the challenges and advantages of covering the story of her homeland. Read complete article

India moves to seek closer military ties with Sri Lanka

New Delhi reaches out to Colombo as it aims to counter growing Chinese influence in the region. Read complete article

Australia's platypus under threat from climate change

Platypus has already disappeared from as much as 40 percent of its historical range due to changes wrought by humans. Read complete article

'We Are Too Small To Retaliate': Malaysia PM On India Curbs On Palm Oil

Malaysia is too small of a nation to respond to India's boycott of palm oil with trade retaliation, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday. Read full article

Britain's Prince Harry expresses 'great sadness' at royal split

The new arrangement was reached on Saturday after crisis talks on couple's wish to step back from official engagements. Read complete article

The children's storyteller helping Taiwan sort fact from fiction

Concerns about disinformation, particularly from mainland China, have grown since Tsai Ing-wen first took power in 2016. Read complete article

China reports 3rd death, nearly 140 new cases of coronavirus

First cases reported in Beijing and southern China as country prepares for annual Lunar New Year holidays. Read complete article

Bolivia: Morales names MAS party candidates for May election

Former economy minister Luis Arce Catacora and ex-FM David Choquehuanca will run for president and vice president. Read complete article

Iraq protesters block roads as they step up calls for reform

More protests planned as demonstrators call for overhaul of political system, new prime minister and electoral laws. Read complete article

Bodies of Ukrainian victims of Iran plane crash repatriated

Solemn ceremony at airport near Kyiv comes as Iran denies earlier reports it would send flight recorders to Ukraine. Read complete article

Timeline: Haftar's months-long offensive to seize Tripoli

Overview of major events since the launch of a military push by eastern-based forces to capture Libya's capital. Read complete article

"Only To Watch Dirty Films": NITI Aayog Member Backs J&K Internet Ban

Noted scientist and NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat has triggered a controversy by saying the suspension of internet in Jammu and Kashmir since August last year makes no difference since people only use... Read full article

Soleimani and the weight of history

Soleimani is the product of the same historical events that have curbed popular sovereignty and democracy in the region. Read complete article

End of the library fine: Australian initiative catching on

Many Australian libraries have decided to scrap the fines, libraries around the world have taken notice. Read complete article

Comoros votes in parliamentary poll boycotted by opposition

Opposition parties said they would not contest 24 national assembly seats after failing to obtain election guarantees. Read complete article

Hong Kong protests: Several arrested as demonstrators defy ban

Tear gas and violence in Hong Kong as thousands defy a police ban on protest marches. Read complete article

Did China capitulate to the US on 'beautiful monster' trade deal?

Trump's 'monster' deal and how Xi Jinping wasted his political capital. Plus, Russia's pipeline to the East and South. Read complete article

Several dead after blaze engulfs Czech care home

Fire at a care home in the small town of Vejprty kills at least eight and wounds dozens, officials say. Read complete article

Conor McGregor defeats Cerrone in 40 seconds in UFC return

Irishman's mixed martial arts performance in UFC 246 echoes his greatest fights during his unparalleled rise. Read complete article

J&K Lieutenant Governor Seeks Report On Commodities After Heavy Snowfall

Amid reports of disruptions in the supply of gas and other essential commodities in Jammu and Kashmir after heavy snowfall, Lt Governor GC Murmu has sought a detailed report on the availability of... Read full article

Racism in Portugal: A blind spot for the media?

Do Portugal's mainstream media deny racism and lack diversity? A look into reporting of race in Portuguese media. Read complete article

Facebook apologises for rude mistranslation of Xi Jinping's name

Company blames technical glitch that 'caused incorrect translations' of Chinese leader's name from Burmese to English. Read complete article

IAS Officer Who Quit Over Centre's Kashmir Move Detained In Prayagraj

Kannan Gopinathan, a former IAS officer from Kerala, was detained by city police soon after he arrived at the airport in Prayagraj, officials said on Sunday. Read full article

Afghanistan snows: Communities calling for help

Al Jazeera reports from a rural community in Afghanistan that is finding it difficult to cope with the heavy snowfalls. Read complete article

Hondurans march towards Mexico seeking a better future

As living standards in Honduras deteriorate, more and more people are leaving the country in search of a better life. Read complete article

China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus in Wuhan

The virus is thought to have originated in central China, and concerns are growing that it could spread further. Read complete article

World powers to meet in Berlin to discuss Libya crisis

UN hopes all sides will sign up to plan to refrain from interference, and commit to truce, according to draft communique Read complete article

Sixty killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen

Saudi state television says ballistic missiles and drones used to attack the training camp in Marib in country's south. Read complete article

China-backed dam threatens indigenous people in the Philippines

Proposed $800m project will involve construction of 143-metre dam that will flood thousands of acres of indigenous land. Read complete article

Juan Guaido interview: 'All Venezuelans want change'

Venezuela's opposition leader discusses the worsening political crisis, sanctions and the future of his country. Read complete article

Hondurans march towards Mexico seeking a better future

As living standards in Honduras deteriorate, more and more people are leaving the country in search of a better life. Read complete article

Democrats, Trump offer duelling arguments on impeachment

Democratic lawmakers say Trump should be removed from office, as defence claims trial unconstitutional. Read complete article

Severe floods in Australia after devastating bushfires

Heavy rain has soaked coastal areas of Queensland and New South Wales over the last few days. Read complete article

All eyes on Berlin as Libya rivals, world powers set for talks

Representatives from Libya's warring sides, as well as from several nations, due to meet in latest bid to end fighting. Read complete article

Erdogan warns EU may face 'terror threats' if Tripoli gov't falls

Turkish president urges Europe to support Ankara's moves in Libya, days after he ordered deployment of troops there. Read complete article

Simpsons actor Hank Azaria will not voice Apu after controversy

Actor says he will no longer voice the Indian character, two years after accusations of racism marred animated series. Read complete article

Philippines volcano: Evacuees return to collect belongings

Thousands of evacuees from a town near the Philippines' Taal volcano have been allowed back to briefly visit their homes. Read complete article

Migrant caravan: Forced to seek asylum in Guatemala

Mexico is deploying hundreds of soldiers to its Guatemalan border in an effort to block a surge of migrants and refugees trying to reach the United States. Read complete article

Iran: From patriotism to protests

How the downing of a passenger aircraft flipped the narrative in Iran. Plus, the reporting of race in Portuguese media. Read complete article

Cyprus struggling with influx of refugees

Some believe the country is deliberately making life unpleasant to discourage others from arriving. Read complete article

10 Children Die Of "Mysterious Disease" In J&K's Udhampur, Say Officials

At least 10 children have died of a mysterious disease and six others taken seriously ill in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior officer said today, as various teams of doctors are... Read full article

World's shortest man Khagendra Thapa Magar dies

Khagendra Thapa Magar died of pneumonia at a hospital in the Nepalese city of Pokhara, according to his family. Read complete article

Evo Morales's party names election runners for Bolivian vote

Morales may still have to approve David Choquehaunca and Andronico Rodriguez after describing them as 'pre-candidates'. Read complete article

SMS, Voice Calls To Be Restored On Prepaid Mobiles In Jammu and Kashmir

Voice calls and SMS will be restored for prepaid mobile connections in Jammu and Kashmir, officials of the union territory said on Saturday, in the latest measure to relax some of the severe... Read full article

Trump taps legal heavyweights for impeachment defence

Starr, who led effort to unseat Bill Clinton over 20 years ago, and celebrity lawyer Dershowitz join Trump's legal team. Read complete article

Nepal parliament in deadlock over speaker replacement dispute

Bills are piling up but Nepal's parliament has been unable to pass them into law for three months. Read complete article

Libya's national oil company warns against export blockade

Firm condemns 'calls to blockade oil ports' ahead of Berlin conference aimed at relaunching peace efforts. Read complete article

Turkeyâ€™s Erdogan accuses Syria of breaking ceasefire in Idlib

Turkish president says the Syrian regime has not complied with deal brokered by Turkey and Russia, killing 20 people. Read complete article

Threat of 'explosive eruption' at Taal stalks Filipino evacuees

Number of displaced residents rises to 162,000 as experts say steady steam emission and tremors indicate rising magma. Read complete article

India citizenship law: Dalits fear 'discriminatory' legislation

India's new citizenship law worries Hinduism's lowest social group that they will be targeted. Read complete article

Probe Agency NIA To Investigate J&K Cop Davinder Singh's Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe a case in which a suspended Jammu and Kashmir Police deputy superintendent, Davinder Singh, was caught in south Kashmir while allegedly ferrying two... Read full article

What PM Told Ministers Ahead Of Mega Jammu and Kashmir Outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked ministers to spread the message of development in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on rural areas, ahead of a mega outreach programme starting today. Read full article

Brazil's Bolsonaro fires culture chief over Nazi-linked comments

Outrage erupts after Culture Secretary Roberto Alvim made remarks similar to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. Read complete article

Over a thousand 'likely' infected by Wuhan virus in China: study

Officials confirm on Saturday four new cases, which a London research centre estimates has infected up to 1,723 people. Read complete article

South Korea to decide fate of first transgender soldier

Non-commissioned officer entered the military as a man and had a sex reassignment surgery while in active service. Read complete article

Reforestation is not necessarily about planting more trees

A much less costly way to regenerate our forests and decrease carbon levels is to assist nature to do its job. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tuwbQO

Venezuela dollarisation: Use of American dollars increasing

Turning to the US dollar, Venezuelans move away from the bolivar as the economic crisis continues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RrpVRV

Lebanon releases protesters as rights groups slam security forces

Human rights groups criticise Lebanese security forces and call for investigations into the recent crackdown. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30uO7Hb

Niger violence: Rising death toll and affected families

Civil society organisations in Niger have called for protests to demand action against increased attacks by armed groups in the Sahel region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TwDja1

How child 'love marriages' in Nepal have become curse for girls

A growing number of Nepali teenagers are marrying young by choice despite child marriage outlawed five decades ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/361DBbx

Pakistani far-right activists sentenced over blasphemy protests

86 sentenced to 55-year jail term each for violent protests after 2018 acquittal of a Christian woman in blasphemy case. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TxZgW8

Ukraine PM offers to resign over alleged slurs against president

After submitting his resignation, Oleksiy Honcharuk said President Zelenskyy was 'a model of openness and honesty'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FYvQZC

Modi's party slams Washington Post's 'biased' India coverage

Ruling party leader says the editorial policy of the newspaper owned by Amazon CEO Bezos is 'agenda driven'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2u7GoCO

Ukraine PM offers resignation after audio posted online

Audio files emerged in which Oleksiy Honcharuk reportedly criticised the president's understanding of the economy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38bSo55

Pakistan rescuers search for survivors as avalanche toll rises

Landslides and avalanches bury hundreds of homes in Himalayan region of Neelam Valley as death toll jumps to 77. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38hwFbI

Libya conflict: UN proposes ceasefire monitor

Haftar did not sign up to ceasefire deal in Moscow but agreed to comply with terms before talks in Berlin. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TDsbsd

Iran's Ali Khamenei to deliver Friday prayer sermon amid crisis

His appearance comes at a tumultuous moment after the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet killed 176. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NBi3Mu

Japanese minister begins paternity leave after son's birth

Shinjiro Koizumi, son of an ex-prime minister, said he hopes to open debate on issue that remains sensitive in Japan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NCD3Tk

Several US troops were wounded in Iran missile attack in Iraq

The US says 11 troops treated for concussion symptoms after January 8 attack, despite first saying no one was harmed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uSexH6

"Best Way To Silence Terrorist Davinder...": Rahul Gandhi On J&K Cop Case

Rahul Gandhi resumed his attack on the government this morning over the arrest of senior Jammu and Kashmir police officer Davinder Singh, alleging that the decision to hand the case to the NIA was... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QZfK8e via Kashmir updates

Pakistan says Facebook to help in drive against polio efforts

Pakistan says social media giant has agreed to remove anti-vaccine content as it fights to eradicate polio. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uUXK6h

Vietnam's battalions of 'cyber armies' silencing online dissent

'Force 47', thought to be 10,000-strong, seen as government's online enforcers as new cyber crime law takes effect. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tpyDbr

Recipe for solidarity: How Indian protesters are being fed

Individuals and groups come forward to arrange for food and beverages as protests enter second month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30sUzhX

Guatemala breaks off diplomatic relations with Venezuela

President Alejandro Giammattei issues order two days after taking office, but Caracas calls decision as from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2sC91YA

Jammu-Srinagar Highway Reopens After Four Days As Weather Improves

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was reopened for vehicular traffic on Thursday evening after remaining closed for four days... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/38fGTJY via Kashmir updates

Second person dies from mystery Wuhan virus in China: official

Authorities say a 69-year-old man in Wuhan became sick on December 31 and his condition worsened days later. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30xwIO3

China's Xi turns to Myanmar as he push for 'Belt and Road' plan

Xi expected to sign $1.3bn deal to build a port in Rakhine State in his first visit to the country as president. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R1EwVl

India: The Child Sex Highway

101 East investigates Indian villages where it is custom for parents to sell their young daughters for sex. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ahlr9c

Syria's war: At least 21 killed in attacks on Idlib market, shops

Syrian government-led bombing of last rebel-held bastion comes despite Russia-Turkey brokered truce. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NxscKb

Bolivia's Fight Club | Close Up

Annual Tinku festival sees thousands of indigenous Bolivians engage in brutal street fighting to honour Mother Earth. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/321cMST

Philippine volcano: Taal still a threat but fishermen still flock

Taal Volcano still an imminent danger but Philippine coastguards are still finding fishermen at sea, despite warnings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38dIIXw

Security forces fire tear gas in second night of Lebanon clashes

Four months into the mostly peaceful protest movement, anti-gov't demonstrators have turned their anger at the banks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TvuZr8

Myanmar to release its Rohingya crackdown investigation results

Independent Commission of Enquiry is probing 2017 crackdown that led Rohingya to flee and UN has said was genocide. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FT9TuL

In Kashmir, a family's harrowing quest to prove their son's death

Osaib Altaf Marazi, 17, died on August 5, but his family has been unable to get a death certificate from the police. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TpZ5MJ

Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Likely To Receive Rain Tomorrow

Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to receive rain/thunderstorm today and tomorrow due to the prevalence of Western Disturbance (WD) as a cyclonic circulation lies over east Afghanistan... from NDTV News - India-news Read full article

"Absolutely Clear That Terror Groups Operate From Pakistan": UK

UK said that it is "absolutely clear that terrorist groups are operating from within Pakistan. They pose a serious challenge to the Pakistan government and the South Asian region as well." from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3792zY9

Hong Kong's Lam told: 'You are the laughing stock of the world'

City's chief executive tells members of Legislative Council that 'one country, two systems' still possible beyond 2047. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Nwt9Ct

Malaysia To Use "Diplomatic Channels" To Resolve Palm Oil Row With India

Malaysia will use diplomatic channels as it moves to resolve concerns over palm oil exports after India imposed some curbs last week, a minister said on Thursday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2tZP3HB

Russian parliament to review Putin PM pick after shock overhaul

If approved, tax chief Mikhail Mishustin will have a week to choose a new government and ministers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Tvbr63

On Camera, Army Rescues Civilians Trapped In Snow In Kashmir

Two civilians were rescued by Army personnel after a snow slide hit them in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2FW8kMx via Kashmir updates

Iran Foreign Minister Meets S Jaishankar, Talks About Tensions In Gulf

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif today held extensive talks on fast-evolving situation in the Gulf region in the wake of frayed ties between Iran and the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2RozRvk

Trump impeachment articles delivered to Senate for trial

Senators will then be sworn in as jurors on Thursday, and preparations will get underway for trial starting January 21. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/37a6Av2

Tourist visa scam traps Indian workers in abusive jobs in UAE

An increasing number of migrant workers hired on tourist visa face labour abuse, police and activists said. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38bAoaO

Japan's environment minister to take paternity leave

Shinjiro Koizumi, son of an ex-prime minister, said he hopes to open debate on issue that remains sensitive in Japan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30u0QKq

Japan confirms first case of coronavirus infection

Man from Kanagawa had reportedly travelled to Wuhan and was hospitalised with a fever after returning to Japan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rlg2Fp

What can Australia learn about fire control from its Aboriginals?

Fire plays a central role in indigenous life and could hold the key to better management of bushfires in Australia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TnTF4S

100 Dead In PoK Avalanches; Girl Buried In Snow For 18 Hours Found Alive

A 12-year-old girl was found alive on Tuesday after being buried for 18 hours when an avalanche in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir engulfed the family house, her mother said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2RjXR30 via Kashmir updates

100 Dead In PoK Avalanches; Girl Buried In Snow For 18 Hours Found Alive

J&K Cop, Arrested With Terrorists, Stripped Of Gallantry Medal

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday "forfeited" the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry awarded to Deputy Superintendent of Police Davinder Singh, who was arrested in a car with... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2FVfcty via Kashmir updates

US: Virginia moves to brink of becoming 38th state to ratify ERA

Questions remain over whether Equal Rights Amendment will ever be added to the Constitution if ratified by 38 states. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QWMT4n

Pak Bid To Raise Kashmir At UN Security Council Flops Again: Report