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As the US and the Taliban reach an agreement, questions loom over fate of women's rights in Afghanistan. Read complete article

How the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the global economy

Will the economic impact of the coronavirus be on par with the 2008 financial crisis? Plus, Argentina and death default. Read complete article

Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Biden hopes South Carolina victory will boost his campaign as clear alternative to liberal senator Bernie Sanders. Read complete article

Indian Man Who Returned From Coronavirus-Hit Malaysia Dies In Kerala

A man in Kerala who recently returned from Malaysia, where the coronavirus cases have been rising, has died, doctors at a hospital in Ernakulam where he was being treated have said. Read full article

After Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Preps Education Quota For Muslims

Congress-ruled Madhya Pradesh will come up with better "relaxations" for Muslims than Maharashtra, state's water resources minister Hukum Singh Karada said on Saturday. His comment came in response... Read full news here

Who are the 2020 US Democratic presidential candidates?

The pool of candidates vying for their party's nomination in 2020 narrows as the race heats up. Read complete article

Mahathir claims majority, as king prepares to swear in rival

Malaysia has been without a government for a week following in-fighting between parties in the ruling coalition. Read complete article

China reports 573 new COVID-19 cases: Live updates

China continues to battle virus that has spread around the world with hot-spots in Europe and the Middle East. Read complete article

Hundreds rally in US cities against anti-Muslim violence in Delhi

Indian Americans organise protests after violence in the Indian capital that was worst since 1984. Read complete article

Greece on the defensive as Turkey opens border to refugees

Athens says it will push back any undocumented migrants from Turkey as Ankara opens borders for Europe-bound refugees. Read complete article

South Carolina primaries: Vote seen as vital test for Biden

It remains to be seen if Biden can save his campaign by building on his relationship with African American voters. Read complete article

Coronavirus lockdown in China raises mental health concerns

Counselling hotlines have been set up in China for those struggling to cope. Read complete article

US: Romney mocked at annual CPAC

Romney's invitation to the conservative conference was withdrawn. Read complete article

Families in Russia angry at 'fabricated charges', arrests

Amnesty International says thousands in Russia have been convicted on fabricated charges. Read complete article

Malaysia's king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

Palace announcement trumps Mahathir Mohamad's bid to return to power after his resignation amid political crisis. Read complete article

Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed at least 2,800 people and has infected more than 83,000 worldwide, mostly in China. Read complete article

Palestine's PM: Trump's Middle East Plan 'insult' to Palestinians

Mohammad Shtayyeh on the 'deal of the century' and why it 'erodes' possibility for peace between Palestine and Israel. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

Here's what we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city. Read complete article

Fresh details emerge about Nigeria's first coronavirus case

Italian man traveled through Lagos to another state before he was put in quarantine, authorities say. Read complete article

Erdogan vows to keep doors open for refugees heading to Europe

Turkish president says EU should 'keep its promises' as Greek police fire tear gas at new refugee arrivals on border. Read complete article

Trump picks Ratcliffe as top intelligence chief, again

Trump renews nomination which he withdrew last year amid mounting questions about Texas legislator's lack of experience. Read complete article

Kim warns of 'serious consequences' if virus spreads to N Korea

North Korean leader calls for stronger efforts to guard against the new coronavirus outbreak that has spread globally. Read complete article

Idlib: UN holds emergency session after Turkish troops killed

Erdogan, Putin 'voice concern' over Idlib as Turkey says 33 of its troops were killed in Syrian government attacks. Read complete article

"Epicentre Of Terrorism": Pak Minorities Put Up Posters Outside UN Office

With posters demanding strict action against their country for allegedly abetting terrorism, Pakistan minorities staged a protest at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read full article

All infected patients in Vietnam cured: A coronavirus miracle?

World Health Organization officials and health experts say swift response crucial in containing virus in the country. Read complete article

Days After Trump Visit, India To Attend US-Taliban Peace Deal Event Today

19 years after it deployed troops in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 terror attacks, the US is set to sign a deal with the Taliban today. India will attend the landmark signing event of the... Read full article

Malaysia's Mahathir secures Anwar's support to return as PM

Interim prime minister's return to Pakatan Harapan coalition reunites him with would-be successor, Anwar Ibrahim. Read complete article

No Decision Taken Yet On Muslim Quota: Eknath Shinde

Shortly after NCP leader and his cabinet colleague Nawab Malik stated that the Maharashtra government will provide five per cent quota to Muslims, senior minister Eknath Shinde said no such decision... Read full news here

Actors walk out as Polanski wins Cesar for best director

Veteran filmmaker remains wanted in the United States for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in 1977. Read complete article

Coronavirus outbreak 'getting bigger': All the latest updates

WHO warning comes after Nigeria records first case in sub-Saharan Africa, as number of cases worldwide surpass 83,000. Read complete article

US appeals court grants Trump bid to block McGahn testimony

Ruling represents a vindication of Trump directive for current, ex-officials to defy Congress requests on impeachment. Read complete article

'What do we do now?': Delhi carnage survivors recount horror

People point finger of blame at police and governing party leader for worst violence in decades that has left 42 dead. Read complete article

Turkey-Syria tensions escalate after troops killed: Live updates

NATO condemns Syria, Russia as Turkey raises death toll from Syrian government air raid on its troops in Idlib to 33. Read complete article

Sandstorms hit parts of West Africa

Sahara dust covers parts of Mauritania and Senegal reducing visibility to less than 100 metres. Read complete article

Europeans tighten borders as Turkey 'opens the gates' to refugees

Ankara says it will no longer prevent refugees from going to Europe after Turkish fighters killed in Syria's Idlib. Read complete article

UN agency says 35 migrants rescued off Libyan coast

But the International Organization for Migration condemned the return of the people to the 'unsafe' city of Tripoli. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city. Read complete article

US centre: No evidence of fraud in Bolivia's October polls

New report questions OAS results on Bolivia's election that led to the overthrow of president Evo Morales. Read complete article

In Afghanistan, peace is finally in sight

With the US and the Taliban on the verge of a deal, the start of intra-Afghan talks is more likely now than ever before. Read complete article

Liberal democracy at stake in Slovakia's parliamentary vote

Far right LSNS party is expected to take more seats in legislature and potentially play kingmaker as coalition partner. Read complete article

Who was Hosni Mubarak? | Start Here

Egypt's former leader Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91. Read complete article

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll rises to 17 in northern Italy

As of February 27, the number of confirmed cases in Italy stood at 650, mostly centred in the country's north. Read complete article

Afghanistan: Fears political divide may thwart peace deal

Despite recent reduction in violence, political divisions in Kabul may pose a challenge to ending the war against the Taliban. Read complete article

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Mask-buying panic leading to shortages

On Wednesday, Pakistan detected its first two cases of the virus in the capital, Islamabad, and the largest city, Karachi. Read complete article

Idlib: Has the world stopped caring about Syria?

We challenge a UN official on the international response to the Idlib crisis and discuss evangelical support for Trump. Read complete article

In Germany, racism is becoming more mainstream

As politicians parrot far-right narratives, it is important to remind Germans of the ills of ethnic hatred. Read complete article

Maharashtra To Provide 5% Quota To Muslims In Education, Says Minister

A new bill to give 5 per cent reservation to Muslims in educational institutions in Maharashtra will be set in motion by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, a state minister has said. This bill will be... Read full news here

Israel election: Gantz fights to reverse recent dip in polls

Opposition leader focuses for third time on Netanyahuâ€™s corruption but president still holds narrow lead. Read complete article

Dark fishing: Greenpeace investigation uncovers illegal activity

Probe estimates up to 14 million tonnes of unreported fish catches worth around $23bn are traded every year. Read complete article

DR Congo: Rebels pushed from last stronghold in Beni, army says

The ADF was formed in western Uganda in the 1990s with the aim of creating an Islamic state. Read complete article

No special session of Malaysia's parliament on March 2: Speaker

Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof contradicts interim PM Mahathir's statement on Thursday of a special session set for Monday. Read complete article

'Blatant suppression': Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai arrested

Self-made tycoon behind the Apple Daily newspaper accused of illegal assembly alongside two activists. Read complete article

Coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Number of coronavirus deaths in China up slightly but total number of new cases continue to decrease. Read complete article

First US coronavirus case of unknown origin marks 'turning point'

Officials are frustrated over access to testing after possible first COVID-19 'community spread' case in the US. Read complete article

Malaysia's Mahathir says parliament will pick new PM

King says lower house to vote on a new leader on March 2 if legislators cannot agree on a candidate to lead the nation. Read complete article

Lebanon economy: Govâ€™t works towards emergency financial plan

Lebanon's protests may have dwindled but the government is being warned that this may change as people suffer in a flatlining economy. Read complete article

Italy's Migrant Boot Camp

We go behind the scenes at a controversial Italian boot camp for migrants. Read complete article

UN demands 'unfettered access' for China Uighur region visit

Beijing has said it would welcome UN officials to Xinjiang on the condition they stay out of its internal affairs. Read complete article

Berlin film festival explores adversity through childrenâ€™s eyes

A sneak peek at two critically acclaimed movies debuting at the Berlin Film Festival. Read complete article

Italian regional governor goes into isolation over coronavirus

Lombardy's governor, Attilio Fontana, has quarantined himself after a staff member came down with coronavirus. Read complete article

Low on snow: Japan's Olympic cooling plans on thin ice

In a nod to climate change, this winter's warm weather might have an impact on the summer games in Tokyo. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

Here's what we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Asian cities urged to bolster defence against rising seas

Many of Asia's rapidly expanding cities are low-lying, making them vulnerable to rising sea levels and extreme weather. Read complete article

Maria Sharapova retires: Rise and fall of tennis superstar

Russian player was once at the top of world tennis, one of the richest female athletes in history, earning millions on and off the court. Read complete article

Indian capital hit by violence: All the latest updates

Death toll in worst violence in decades in Delhi rises to 34 as opposition slams government for being 'mute spectator'. Read complete article

Two Turkish soldiers killed as Syrian rebels regain key town

Deaths bring number of Turkish troops killed during the Syrian government offensive in Idlib this month to 19. Read complete article

Kabul killings highlight rising drug addiction in Afghanistan

Nine people were killed last week by unknown gunmen in Afghan capital but residents deny they were drug addicts. Read complete article

Cameroon: Maurice Kamto makes long-awaited return

Thousands of people turn out in Doula to welcome the return of Cameroon's opposition leader. Read complete article

Sri Lanka withdraws from UN war investigation pact

Sri Lanka withdraws from a UN resolution that would have allowed war crimes during the country's civil war to be investigated. Read complete article

'We lost a brother': Hindu, Muslim families in Delhi share grief

Interfaith solidarity on display as people mourn the loss of their kin as death toll in Delhi violence rises to 30. Read complete article

Saudi Arabia halts travel to Mecca, Medina over coronavirus

Extraordinary decision stops foreigners from visiting Islam's holiest sites as Middle East reports 220 confirmed cases. Read complete article

China warns US in Wall Street Journal expulsion row

Beijing warns of retaliation if US further 'harasses' and restricts Chinese news agencies based in the United States. Read complete article

In Mexico, women are hated to death

Then told to be quiet about it. Now, let's see if our silence can be louder than our protests. Read complete article

Diplomacy stalled a year after Trump-Kim Summit collapse

Little indication talks will revive as leaders turn attention to economy, the coronavirus outbreak and US elections. Read complete article

New Tunisian government wins confidence vote in parliament

There were 129 votes in favour and 77 against the new government under prime minister-designate Elyes Fakhfakh. Read complete article

Trump says US 'very, very ready' for coronavirus: Live updates

COVID-19 is appearing in more countries around the world, with Italy, Iran and South Korea new hotspots for the virus. Read complete article

Sanders says may relocate US embassy back to Tel Aviv if elected

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders condemned Donald Trump's decision to move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in 2018. Read complete article

At Epicentre Of Delhi Riots, How A Mohalla Of Hindus, Muslims Kept Peace

The distance from Jafrabad to Maujpur, two neighborhoods in Delhi's northeast, is not long, barely a kilometre, but it is a fraught journey. Read full news here

Russia-backed Syrian forces kill more than 20 civilians in Idlib

Children and teachers among those killed overnight as Russian delegation set to visit Turkey to discuss Idlib situation. Read complete article

It is time to negotiate with al-Shabab

Al-Shabab's continued attacks in Kenya and Somalia demonstrate there can be no military solution to the Somali conflict. Read complete article

Egypt's Fadel Island

Inside a forgotten village in Egypt's Nile Delta, housing descendants of Palestinians who fled from their homes in 1948. Read complete article

What is the "Westless" global order?

Can internationalism, and the United Nations itself, survive if the United States no longer cares? Read complete article

US air strike kills telecom worker in Somalia

US Africa Command denies any Somali civilians killed and says key al-Shabab planner and his wife died in an attack. Read complete article

Filipino crew leave Diamond Princess; others remain on board

All Filipino crew not infected by the virus arrive home but hundreds of workers from other countries remain on ship. Read complete article

India violence: All the latest updates

The death toll has gone up to 20 in the worst violence in the Indian capital with police accused of partisanship. Read complete article

Has Trump surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban?

What lessons must both parties draw from two decades of war? Read complete article

Chile's Vina del Mar festival marred by protests

Will the chanting of protesters drown out one of Latin America's biggest music festivals? Read complete article

Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed 2,595 people in mainland China and has infected more than 79,000 worldwide, mostly in China. Read complete article

Ons Jabeur: Tunisia's tennis trailblazer

Highest-ranked Arab player is hoping her Grand Slam success will pave the way for other Muslim women. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

Here's what we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city. Read complete article

Trump wraps up India trip with little progress on trade

An expected defence deal has been agreed but differences remain over trade following US presidentâ€™s first visit to India. Read complete article

Afghanistan: Fears people with coronavirus will enter via Iran

Afghanistan has recorded its first coronavirus case, but can the country's healthcare system cope with a possible outbreak? Read complete article

"Grounds Are Stale": Plea In Top Court Against Mehbooba Mufti's Detention

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Javed has challenged her detention and charges under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) before the Supreme Court. Read full article

Balakot Air Strike Was "Very Big Political Risk": Former Air Force Chief

Former Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa said there was no Pakistan aircraft within 150 km of India's strike package that bombed the terror camp in Pakistan's Balakot on February 26 last year. He said... Read full article

Two families file complaint against Khalifa Haftar in US lawsuit

Two Libyan families have filed a US civil lawsuit against Haftar and his sons for torturing and killing their relatives. Read complete article

Frontrunner Sanders under attack in Democratic Party debate

Vermont Senator makes case that he is the strongest candidate to defeat President Trump but rivals question his agenda. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

New infections and deaths reported around the world, with South Korea most badly affected country outside China. Read complete article

PM Modi, Trump Ask Pak Not To Allow Its Territory To Launch Terror Attack

In a strong message, India and the US on Tuesday asked Pakistan to ensure that no territory under its control is used to launch terror attacks and strongly condemned cross-border terrorism in all its... Read full article

Qatar postal blockage ends as regional rivals restore service

Restoration of postal services is a small step towards normalisation as talks to resolve the wider rift have stalled. Read complete article

3 Kashmiri Students Sent To Custody Till February 28 In Sedition Case

A Hubli court in Karnataka has sent three students from Jammu and Kashmir, who were booked under sedition charges for raising pro-Pakistan slogan in a video shared on social media, to police custody... Read full article

Waive Passport, Fee For Kartarpur Corridor: Punjab Assembly Resolution

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to ask Pakistan to do away with the condition that pilgrims using the Kartarpur Corridor must hold passports. Read full article

US Confronting Pakistan On Terrorism: Donald Trump During India Visit

In a major setback to the Imran Khan government, President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated that India and the US were together in their fight against "radical Islamic terrorism" and his government... Read full article

Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

After suffering a long illness, former president dies after ruling the country from 1981 to 2011. Read complete article

Greece: Europe's only nickel factory facing closure

The furnaces are likely to go cold at Europe's only nickel processor. Read complete article

Skating at one of the world's highest lakes but locals not pleased

Athletes from Canada, Russia, India and the US performed elaborate figure skating routines as part of a Nepal tourism initiative. Read complete article

Scuffles break out over migrant camps on Greek islands

Locals attempting to stop construction machinery being unloaded at the site of a new camp clashed with police. Read complete article

UN report shines light on psychological torture

UN expert outlines comprehensive definition of what constitutes psychological torture. Read complete article

South Sudan rehabilitation centres struggling to serve those with disabilities

Decades of violence in South Sudan have caused many disabilities and hampered efforts to help. Read complete article

Turkey-backed fighters recapture key town in Syria's Idlib

Battle for control of strategic highway kills dozens of pro-government fighters, Syrian troops and rebels, monitor says. Read complete article

Syrians fleeing attacks in Idlib find shelter in caves

Amid a bitterly cold winter, Syrian civilians are finding shelter wherever they can to escape fighting in Idlib. Read complete article

In Pictures: The coronavirus outbreak around the world

Hundreds of new cases confirmed outside China as coronavirus spreads to more than 30 countries. Read complete article

We foreigners: What it means to be Bengali in India's Assam

As tensions over India's citizenship law shine a light on Assam, a writer explores the historical tensions in the state. Read complete article

Yemen: US to stop aid in Houthi areas if rebels do not cooperate

US aid agency said the suspension will start in late March if Houthi rebels do not stop blocking aid programmes. Read complete article

Shaky ceasefire holds between Islamic Jihad, Israel in Gaza

Truce implemented after Islamic Jihad armed group and Israeli army traded rocket fire and air raids since Sunday. Read complete article

Australian special forces probed for alleged Afghan war crimes

A probe was launched in response to what investigators called 'rumours' of 'very serious wrongdoing' by commandos. Read complete article

Death toll rises as violence continues for third day in Delhi

At least six civilians and a policeman have been killed in clashes between gov't supporters and anti-CAA protesters. Read complete article

The Trump plan threatens the status quo at al-Haram al-Sharif

The plan could pave the way for an Israeli takeover of the holy site in Jerusalem. Read complete article

Coronavirus outbreak: Italian officials confirm seven deaths

The World Health Organization expresses concern over coronavirus in Italy and Iran, as infections spread through the Middle East. Read complete article

East Timor PM Taur Matan Ruak resigns as coalition collapses

Prime minister says he was prepared to stay in office until the resignation was accepted to guarantee stability. Read complete article

China sentences bookseller Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison

Hong Kong-based publisher first vanished in 2015 while on holiday in Thailand and eventually surfaced in China. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

South Korean authorities have so far counted a total of 833 people infected with virus including 13 in the military. Read complete article

Leaked document shows how Uighurs are detained in China

A newly leaked document appears to show how Uighur Muslims are surveilled and sent to Chinese government camps. Read complete article

Patient plays violin during brain surgery

This violinist filled the operating room with music as doctors performed brain surgery on her. Read complete article

Timeline of US presidential visits to India

Before Donald Trump, six US presidents have visited India, with Barack Obama the only one to make two official trips. Read complete article

Timeline: Mahathir and Anwar's turbulent relationship

The tussle between old rivals Mahathir, 94, and Anwar, 72, has shaped Malaysian politics for decades. Read complete article

US Democratic race: How it works

How will the Democratic party decide on who will face Trump in November's US presidential election? Read complete article

Germanyâ€™s FM warns of 'right-wing terrorism'

People in cities across Germany have paid tribute to the victims of a deadly attack that targeted immigrant communities. Read complete article

'Fresh Kid' rapper strikes chord in Uganda

Meet the eight-year-old Ugandan rapper raising awareness about poverty - one note at a time. Read complete article

India's media is failing in its democratic duty

India ranks so badly for press freedom because much of the media has simply stopped doing its job. Read complete article

German conservatives brood over Merkel's successor

'Out of control' CDU searching for stability in wake of far-right gains. Read complete article

Assange extradition hearing gets underway in London

WikiLeaks founder faces up to 175 years in US jail over publication of military whistleblower revelations. Read complete article

'I wish I was a boy': The Kenyan girls fighting period poverty

In Kenya, one million girls miss school each month because they cannot afford sanitary pads, while some share used ones. Read complete article

Togo President Faure Gnassingbe wins fourth term in landslide

Incumbent leader wins 72 percent of the vote share in first round of presidential election, says electoral commission. Read complete article

Dataland: The evolution of artificial intelligence and big data

From Ireland's 'smart cities' to China's dystopian social credit system, artificial intelligence is changing our lives. Read complete article

A Bernie Sanders presidency could be a nightmare for Saudi Arabia

Mohammed bin Salman has put all his eggs in Trump's basket, but what happens if the US leadership changes? Read complete article

Libya: Tripoli businesses struggling during Haftar assault

Political instability and conflict have derailed Libya's plans to diversify its economy. Read complete article

Francois Fillon faces corruption charges over 'Penelopegate'

Former French prime minister and presidential candidate is facing trial for paying his wife a million euros from public funds. Read complete article

Gas-rich Mozambique may be headed for a disaster

The extractive gas industry in Mozambique has done more damage than good for Mozambicans. Read complete article

Malaysia's Mahathir submits resignation to king - reports

Mahathir's decision follows a weekend of political jockeying and effort to form a new government without Anwar Ibrahim. Read complete article

'Political spectatorship': Modi rolls out red carpet for Trump

US president on his maiden India trip as Prime Minister Modi pulls out all stops to woo him amid differences over trade. Read complete article

Malaysian politics in turmoil: Is Mahathir-Anwar alliance over?

Tussle between Prime Minister Mahathir and his anointed successor, Anwar, opens decades-old political feud. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

President Moon orders 'unprecedented, powerful' steps to stem the spread of the outbreak. Read complete article

New Political Party To Be Formed In J&K Soon, Says Congress Leader

A new political party will be floated in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days, disgruntled Congress leader Usman Majid said on Sunday. Read full article

Israel claims air raids near Syrian capital Damascus

Syrian state news agency reports 'most of the enemy missiles' were shot down before reaching their targets. Read complete article

Coronavirus epidemic: China may cancel parliament session

The move would allow government officials to concentrate on controlling the coronavirus outbreak. Read complete article

Northern Italians told to stay at home amid coronavirus outbreak

The emergency measures follow two deaths and nearly 100 infections in northern Italy. Read complete article

Hamburg votes amid German political unrest

The city-state is voting in an election which is seen as a test for the country's established parties. Read complete article

Pakistan girl defies disability with skiing skills

A hearing and speech impaired 12-year-old is not letting her disability stop her from pursuing her dreams on the ski slopes. Read complete article

Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Gaza fence, wound two others

Video shared on social media shows army bulldozer removing body of dead Palestinian. Read complete article

Canary Islands hit by African dust storm

Flights grounde as strong winds bring blinding dust to northern Canaries. Read complete article

Case Against Waris Pathan For "15 Crore Muslims ..." Comment In Karnataka

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan has been charged for alleged hate speech at an anti-CAA rally in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, police said on Sunday. Read full news here

Want Normal Political Activity To Resume In Jammu And Kashmir: Ram Madhav

BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday said that everyone in his party wants the situation in Jammu and Kashmir to become conducive for normal political activity to resume. Read full article

Kashmir Schools, Shut Since Centre's J&K Move, To Open From Monday

Schools in Kashmir, shut since the Centre scrapped the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two union territories, will open tomorrow. The re-opening of schools will take... Read full article

'People just need opportunity': Innovation in blockaded Gaza

The people of Gaza are coming up with innovative solutions to problems imposed by the nearly 13-year blockade. Read complete article

Italy suspends Serie A football games over coronavirus fears

Italian league postpones three Serie A matches following the death of two people infected with the virus. Read complete article

The funny side of corruption: A masterclass in Angolan satire

A look at the satirists mocking Angola's elite. Read complete article

Several dead in Turkish province bordering Iran after earthquake

The magnitude 5.7 earthquake killed seven people and left five others wounded, according to Turkey's interior minister. Read complete article

Tyson Fury destroys Deontay Wilder in heavyweight title rematch

Fury took total control in the third where he landed a right hand to Wilder's left ear to drop him to the canvas. Read complete article

Togo's president Gnassingbe likely to win fourth term

Polls have closed in Togo in a presidential race pitting the incumbent against six other candidates. Read complete article

Bangladesh factories ordered shut to save Dhaka's river

The main river that used to be Dhaka's source of drinking water is now toxic. Read complete article

The world's unrelenting drive for coal power

What will it take to reduce coal-fired electricity? Plus, a look at the shipping industry as an unseen polluter. Read complete article

Beach widows: War, death and the battles of those left behind

For years, the writer had her husband's headstone in her home - a reminder that the suffering she endured was real. Read complete article

"Dil Ki Baat Not Same As Mann Ki Baat": Uddhav Thackeray's Swipe At PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday named the law college of Anjuman-i-Islam in south Mumbai after former chief minister AR Antulay while NCP supremo Sharad Pawar released a book... Read full news

Iran shuts schools, cultural centres as coronavirus kills six

The coronavirus deaths in Iran count for the most in any country outside the Asia Pacific. Read complete article

Bernie Sanders heads to big win in Nevada caucuses

Fox News and MSNBC project Sanders as the winner in Nevada, cementing his status as the Democrat national frontrunner. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Iran confirms sixth death as Italy cancels sports events and shuts schools in some regions in a bid to stem outbreak. Read complete article

Iraq extends ban on Iran arrivals amid coronavirus fears

As authorities take preventive measures to avoid infections from neighbouring Iran, healthcare workers remain sceptical. Read complete article

EU's Borrell: 'The threats we are facing are indivisible'

The European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy on building a common foreign policy. Read complete article

Coronavirus: International fears rise with deaths in Italy, Korea

Five people have died in Iran while in South Korea a spike in new cases took the total number of infections to 433. Read complete article

Coronavirus outbreak: Ethiopia steps up prevention measures

Ethiopia is bolstering preparedness to contain a possible outbreak of coronavirus. Read complete article

UK flooding: Government criticised for not doing enough

The flooding has eased but the worries are not over for people in some parts of the UK. Read complete article

How will the US Middle East plan impact the Israeli election?

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has yet to see a boost in pre-vote polls ahead of March 2 election, analysts say. Read complete article

â€˜If I go outside will someone hurt me?â€™: Shock, fear in Germany

Police presence across Germany increased - especially at â€˜sensitiveâ€™ places like mosques - after the Hanau tragedy. Read complete article

Togo vote could see Gnassingbes extend decades-long rule

President Faure Gnassingbe's family has been in power for over 50 years. Read complete article

Several students killed in Indonesia flash flood

Hundreds of high school students were walking along a river when high waters pulled some of them in. Read complete article

Bernie Sanders vs Bloomberg and the corporate media machine

Why is Bernie Sanders getting such a tough ride from US corporate media? Plus, the satirists mocking Angola's elite. Read complete article

In Algeria, a poet and a revolution

On the anniversary of Algeriaâ€™s Hirak Movement, a poet and former political prisoner explains why the protests continue. Read complete article

DRC violence: Beni victims say attackers wore military uniforms

Victims of recent attacks by an armed group in the eastern DRC have told Al Jazeera their assailants wore military uniforms and killed indiscriminately. Read complete article

Protests in France: Have police gone too far?

We ask La Republique En Marche MP Roland Lescure why so many protesters have been injured and maimed. Read complete article

Denying genocide in Myanmar: 'Rumours and hearsay'

Aung San Suu Kyi's former spokesperson Nyo Ohn Myint dismisses atrocities carried out against the Rohingya. Read complete article

US Democrats turn to Nevada to clarify a chaotic campaign

Caucus is being billed as the first in a state more accurately reflective of the ethnic makeup of the country. Read complete article

Sanders warns Russia to stay out of US presidential campaign

Bernie Sanders warns Moscow to 'stay out of American elections' after reports of Russian attempts to boost his run. Read complete article

US election 2020: Bernie Sanders warns Russia to 'stay out'

US Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders tells Russia to stay out of America's elections after reports that Moscow is meddling in his campaign. Read complete article

Ryanair boss calls for extra checks on Muslim men at airports

Michael O'Leary says Muslim men should be profiled at airports as 'bombers' will 'generally be of a Muslim persuasion'. Read complete article

Coronavirus epidemic: Wuhan residents ordered to remain indoors

One month after Wuhan sealed off its borders. The cityâ€™s millions of residents have been ordered to stay indoors. Read complete article

2 Lashkar Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said today. Read full article

Confusion in Cambodia amid questions over virus on cruise ship

Malaysia declares woman from ship docked in Cambodia virus free as anger grows about decision to welcome passengers. Read complete article

Pak Must Crack Down On Terrorists For Dialogue With India: White House

US President Donald Trump is encouraging a cooling of tension between India and Pakistan, the White House said on Friday, pointing out that successful dialogue between the two nations would be... Read full article

Two Lashkar Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu and Kashmir

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Sangam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir earlier today. Read full article

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Lebanon and Israel report first coronavirus cases as toll in Iran rises, prompting Kuwait to cut air links with Tehran. Read complete article

Assange's lawyers to seek asylum in France for whistleblower

Ahead of extradition hearing which begins on Monday in London, whistleblower's legal team appeal to French authorities. Read complete article

'Shameful': Ukrainians attack bus carrying China evacuees

Clashes break out as residents fearful of catching coronavirus target bus bound for site of quarantine. Read complete article

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles fired from Yemen

Saudi-led coalition says several ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels were aimed towards Saudi cities. Read complete article

Bolivia court disqualifies Morales from running for Senate

Authorities reject the candidacy of former President Morales for Senate seat because he does not live in the country. Read complete article

Thai court dissolves opposition party over 'illegal' loan

Future Forward Party accused of breaking election-funding laws over a $6m loan it received from its billionaire founder. Read complete article

Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed 2,236 people in mainland China and has infected more than 76,000 worldwide, mostly in China. Read complete article

Coronavirus cases aboard Diamond Princess 'very disconcerting'

At least 106 of the 360 Hong Kong residents aboard disease-stricken cruise ship have returned while 65 have fallen ill. Read complete article

Woman Who Said Pakistan Zindabad Has "Naxal Links": BS Yediyurappa

A Karnataka woman, who has been charged with sedition after she chanted Pakistan Zindabad (Long live Pakistan) at a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA in Bengaluru on Thursday, has... Read full article

"Long Live All Countries," Woman, Arrested For Sedition, Had Said In Post

A sedition case has been filed against a woman in Bengaluru after she raised "Pakistan Zindabad (Long Live Pakistan)" slogansat a protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA. Hyderabad MP... Read full article

Can atheists make their case without devolving into bigotry?

They can, but for examples we must look to James Baldwin and Stephen Hawking, not the 'enlightened' Richard Dawkins. Read complete article

Sentenced to death for blasphemy: Surviving Pakistan's death row

The story of a man who spent 19 years awaiting execution reveals the power of a false blasphemy claim to destroy a life. Read complete article

Boat carrying 91 migrants goes missing in Mediterranean

The dinghy had contacted a crisis hotline for distressed migrants after sailing from Libya for Europe on February 8. Read complete article

Nevada Democratic caucus: Officials hope to avoid repeat of Iowa

As the next Democratic caucus looms in Nevada, the party is doing all it can to avoid the problems that caused chaos in Iowa. Read complete article

Malcolm X is still misunderstood - and misused

Fifty-five years after his assassination at the Audubon Ballroom in New York, we still get much wrong about Malcolm X. Read complete article

On The Brink: Australia's Wildlife Emergency

101 East investigates the impact of Australia's bushfires on Kangaroo Island's endangered species. Read complete article

Iranians head to polls to pick new parliament amid uncertainty

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says it is a religious obligation to vote amid concerns of low participation. Read complete article

Thai court to decide fate of Thanathorn's Future Forward Party

Charismatic leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his young party fight for political survival amid legal hurdles. Read complete article

Calls grow for Bloomberg to apologise for surveillance of Muslims

In video recording, Bloomberg falsely states NYPD only entered mosques when it was asked by imams to do so. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Epicentre of deadly outbreak also reports 411 new confirmed cases pushing the nationwide infections to almost 75,000. Read complete article

New visa rules set off 'panic wave' in immigrant communities

Sorrow and outrage is spreading across some immigrant communities in the US as Trump's travel ban goes into effect. Read complete article

Hanau mourns its loved ones murdered in far-right attack

Minority communities feel government inaction against far-right groups is putting them at ongoing risk. Read complete article

Irish PM Leo Varadkar resigns, retains caretaker role

Varadkar's resignation as taoiseach, or prime minister, follows a February 8 election, which saw his party lose seats. Read complete article

British gang abandon workers in underground cigarette factory

Spanish police arrest fugitive Briton ringleader and rescue six Ukrainian workers trapped in clandestine workshop. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Japan gov't defends handling of ship quarantine

Japan is standing by its decision to end the quarantine of the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Read complete article

200 days of Kashmir siege: A mother's wait for her jailed son

Hundreds of Kashmiris have been thrown into jail under PSA law that can prolong detention without bail. Read complete article

It is time for India and Pakistan to repeal their sedition laws

The laws that were created by the British Raj are still being used to stifle dissent on the Indian subcontinent. Read complete article

Libya crisis: More than 200 schools in conflict zones closed

The UN-backed government says schools in safer areas are becoming increasingly overcrowded. Read complete article

Germany probes deadly Hanau shooting as far-right attack

German man suspected of deadly shooting rampage at shisha lounges believed to have had 'right-wing extremist' motive. Read complete article

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Prosecutors investigate far-right motive after suspect kills nine people in shooting rampage in Hanau, near Frankfurt. Read complete article

Dugong discovery: Large population found off Qatar

Scientists say much more needs to be done to protect mammalsâ€™ habitat. Read complete article

Tunisia names new government in last bid to avoid early election

PM-designate forms coalition gov't that will include Ennahda party in a deal that will prevent parliament dissolution. Read complete article

CAA "Could Lead To Widespread Disenfranchisement Of Muslims": US Panel

A new legislative document by a US federal panel alleges that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) is part of an effort by the Indian government to create a religious test for citizenship. Read full news here

Afghanistan war: Families say homes destroyed by US bombs

Afghanistanâ€™s independent human rights commission says 26 civilians were killed and 24 injured in January. Read complete article

Sri Lanka says it will withdraw from UN rights resolution

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was president when Sri Lankan troops defeated Tamil Tiger rebels in 2009. Read complete article

Canada pipeline protests: Businesses demand gov't act over losses

It is estimated the rail crisis has cost the Canadian economy $5bn but there is talk of a settlement by the weekend. Read complete article

Evangelical gangs target Afro-Brazilian religions in hate crimes

Religious leaders say a federal government which relies on evangelical support is not doing enough to protect them. Read complete article

Mexico arrests suspects in the killing of seven-year-old girl

Mexico City mayor says two suspects, who are reported to be a couple, were detained in a town in the state of Mexico. Read complete article

How dangerous is the new coronavirus?

Global alarm mounts over a rapidly spreading new coronavirus in China, but just how worried should you be? Read complete article

Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind 'cut-copy-paste' dies

Pioneering Silicon Valley inventor Larry Tesler died at age 74, according to Xerox, where he spent part of his career. Read complete article

China expels foreign journalists as coronavirus deaths climb

Critics call expulsion of Wall Street Journal reporters counterproductive as country grapples with a deadly outbreak. Read complete article

Bloomberg, Sanders under attack in US Democratic debate

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'Utterly incompetent': Trump names Grenell top intelligence chief

Appointment of US ambassador to Germany draws swift criticism that politically outspoken figure is unsuited for the job. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

At least 2,112 people in mainland China have died from the coronavirus, which has now spread to dozens of countries. Read complete article

Who are the 2020 US Democratic presidential candidates?

The pool of candidates vying for their party's nomination in 2020 narrows as the race heats up. Read complete article

Argentina abortion rights activists renew push for legalisation

Abortion rights activists say momentum is greater as newly elected president throws his support behind legalisation. Read complete article

Several dead in shooting in German city of Hanau: Report

Public broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk reports that the perpetrators targeted two shisha bars, killing at least eight. Read complete article

Afghan runner-up bars electoral officials from leaving country

Abdullah Abdullah, who serves as chief executive, issues decree a day after he contested the presidential poll results. Read complete article

US imposes sanctions on Russian oil firm over Venezuela

US treasury blacklists subsidiary of Russian state oil major Rosneft that provides financial lifeline to Venezuela. Read complete article

Trump to open world's biggest cricket stadium during India visit

Modi, who has tried to build a personal rapport with Trump, will pull out all the stops for US president's first visit. Read complete article

Is big money eroding trust in US elections?

With the concentration of wealth in the hands of few, we explore the role of money in US politics. Read complete article

President Erdogan threatens 'imminent' Turkish operation in Syria

Turkish leader says talks with Russia over rebel-held region in Syria failed to achieve 'desired result'. Read complete article

In Pictures: Newly displaced Syrian children in makeshift camps

Hundreds of thousands of people have been uprooted by a Syrian government assault on Idlib province since December. Read complete article

Women Make Science: Ecuador's Hidden Treasure

Scientists work to protect Ecuador's endangered spider monkeys while supporting local women. Read complete article

Ahead of mayoral vote, Macron vows to tackle 'political Islam'

President promises to end practice allowing foreign imams to teach French Muslims, saying Turkey is yet to accept rules. Read complete article

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

UN envoy warns military escalation puts Yemen peace moves at risk

UN Special envoy to Yemen says latest violence could spread, reverse gains after lull in fighting over past year. Read complete article

Canada: Pipeline protests shut down main rail routes

Protests against a gas pipeline by Indigenous groups shut down major rail networks, causing disruptions for passengers and freight. Read complete article

Libya: LNA says Tripoli port attack targeted Turkish weapons

Turkey denies ships carrying arms were in Tripoli port after rocket barrage led gov't to pull out of UN-brokered talks. Read complete article

CAR says 12 rebels killed in clash with UN troops

Fighters killed after they tried to enter the flashpoint town of Birao on Sunday, according to government spokesman. Read complete article

'Alarming': India witnesses 'sharp decline' in bird population

A new study based on an assessment of nearly 867 Indian species says bird species are in an overall decline. Read complete article

The story of the dead Indian farmers who applied for loans

An Indian sugar baron fraudulently borrowed $80m in the name of over 24,000 farmers, a few of them already dead. Read complete article

UN: Houthi rebels impeding aid flow in Yemen

Houthi obstruction hinders several programmes that feed the near-starving population, says a senior UN official. Read complete article

South Sudan hit by desert locust swarm as plague spreads

The locusts crossed into southern Magwi county on the border with Uganda, government says. Read complete article

Libya: A rally for hope

Car and motorcycle fans make the dangerous journey to a rally in the Libyan desert amid continuing political chaos. Read complete article

Cheating death: China's Wuhan coronavirus survivors recall ordeal

Amid reports of infections nearing 75,000 the number of survivors is also growing with more than 14,000 reported. Read complete article

US attorney general 'considers resignation' over Trump tweets

William Barr reportedly getting frustrated about the US president's social media attacks on Justice Department cases. Read complete article

Passengers begin leaving Diamond Princess ship as quarantine ends

About 500 people expected to leave cruise ship on Wednesday while over 2,000 passengers and crew remain. Read complete article

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Pulwama

At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police officials said today. Read full article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Hubei province reports 132 new deaths and 1,693 new infections pushing the nationwide total close to 75,000. Read complete article

In Pictures: Desert locusts swarm parts of East Africa

Locusts have invaded parts of eastern Africa, ravaging crops, decimating pasture and deepening a hunger crisis. Read complete article

Brazil's gangs: Militias expanding control in Rio de Janeiro

City faces new threat by militia groups which are accused of racketeering and threatening civilian safety. Read complete article

How choosing a school made me realise my daughter is not white

A mother reflects on privilege and the assumptions of worth that accompany skin colour in the US education system. Read complete article

Gunman kills one person at Bangkok mall days after mass shooting

The shooting at the Century The Movie Plaza was a personal issue and the gunman had fled the scene, Thai police said. Read complete article

Lesotho leader's wife's murder trial to start next month

Police claim Maesaiah Thabane hired assassins to kill her husband's estranged wife who was shot dead near her home. Read complete article

Facial recognition: Concerns over China's widespread surveillance

The technology is part of the government's nationwide plan to boost security and surveillance. Read complete article

Speaking up about the coronavirus - but at what cost?

Why China saw public anger and reporting about the coronavirus go uncensored. Plus, the fury of India's news anchors. Read complete article

Coronavirus prompts 'hysterical, shameful' Sinophobia in Italy

Chinese-Italian community subjected to assaults, insults and boycotts of businesses following deadly epidemic in China. Read complete article

Brash and bigoted: How Arnab Goswami changed India's TV debate

Arnab Goswami's critics say his partisan, nationalistic style has shifted the way TV news is presented in India. Read complete article

UN envoy: Impact of long Libya war on civilians 'incalculable'

Yacoub El Hillo says a 55-point road map to end the war in Libya has seen 'serious violations' in the last 10 days. Read complete article

Congress Leader Backs British MP's Deportation, Calls Her "Pak Proxy"

British MP Debbie Abrahams, who was stopped at the Delhi airport on Monday and later deported to Dubai, is "known for her clasp with Pakistan government and ISI," senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu... Read full article

Lesotho murder trial: Prime minister's wife appears in court

First lady Maesaiah Thabane charged with ordering murder of her husband's former wife amid bitter divorce. Read complete article

Messi, Hamilton jointly crowned Laureus sportsman of the year

US gymnast Simone Biles wins women's award for third time, as Barcelona striker and Mercedes driver get equal fan votes. Read complete article

Pakistan: One killed in attack on polio vaccination team

At least one policeman killed, two others wounded in the attack that targeted a polio campaign in Dera Ismail Khan. Read complete article

"And Rohingya, Ahmadiyya?" Brinda Karat Slams Government Over CAA

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat has asked why the Rohingya and Ahmadiyya Muslims, facing persecution in Myanmar and Pakistan, are not covered under the new citizenship law if the Centre is so much... Read full article

Lebanon crisis: Iran's Parliament speaker visits Beirut

Ali Larijani visits Lebanon, mired in economic and political problems, despite appointment of new government. Read complete article

Boy Scouts files for bankruptcy to put sex-abuse lawsuits on hold

Century-old American organisation seeks protection in hopes of working out a victim compensation plan. Read complete article

China 'war on terror' uproots Uighur families, leaked data shows

Newly revealed database exposes methods the Chinese government employed to crack down on Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. Read complete article

"And Rohingya, Ahmadiyya?" Brinda Karat Slams Government Over CAA

"Graveyard Around Babri Masjid": Lawyer Writes To Ram Temple Trust

A senior Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Ram temple trust on behalf of a group of Muslims in Ayodhya, asking that five acres of land around the demolished Babri Masjid where a graveyard is... Read full news here

Philippines 'ill-prepared' as it grapples with coronavirus threat

Overworked healthcare staff fear exposure to virus as government faces criticism over $197m cuts in budget for health. Read complete article

India's top court orders equal roles for women in army

Court rules that women could serve as army commanders, rebuking gov't for opposing women's appointment to top roles. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Hubei reports 1,807 new infections pushing national total to 72,355 as new article reveals more medics are getting sick. Read complete article

Nigerian artist makes prosthetics for black amputees

John Amanam is a Nigerian sculptor on a mission to create hyperrealistic prosthetic limbs for black amputees. Read complete article

Malcolm X assassination investigation under new scrutiny

We look at why the investigation into Malcolm X's assassination has come under renewed scrutiny. Read complete article

#AJOPINION - Trump's Middle East plan

A new series that will feature passionate, smart and diverse perspectives on the big stories that shape your world. Read complete article

India denies entry to UK Labour MP who chairs group on Kashmir

Debbie Abrahams hoped to visit family, but was rejected and said she was treated with hostility at the airport. Read complete article

UAE issues operating licence for Arab world's first nuclear plant

When completed the Barakah power plant will have four reactors with a total capacity of 5,600 megawatts. Read complete article

Winter rainfall records broken across the southeastern US

State of emergency declared in the Mississippi capital as the Pearl River continues to rise. Read complete article

A story of exile and return: From Italy to Syria and back again

His grandfather fled fascist Italy during WWII and found refuge in Syria. Now Alberto and his family have returned. Read complete article

Swine fever: 'Double punch' for countries facing COVID-19 threat

Disease is harmless to humans but has wiped out 60 percent of China's swine industry and a quarter of global supply. Read complete article

'Deeply concerned': UN chief offers mediation on Kashmir dispute

Pakistan PM Imran Khan welcomes Antonio Guterres' comments, but New Delhi rules out scope for third mediation. Read complete article

"Completely Unacceptable": India Fumes Over Erdogan's Kashmir Remark

India on Monday issued a strong demarche to Turkey over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments expressing concern over the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir and comparing the struggle of... Read full article

UN: 14 children among at least 22 dead in Cameroon massacre

Armed men carried out the killings on Friday in the village of Ntumbo in the Northwest Region. Read complete article

Design show in Philadelphia Museum of Art takes on future issues

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art in US, designers deal with issues about future, rooted in contemporary concerns. Read complete article

Trump, Turkey call for Russia to stop backing Syrian 'atrocities'

US president expressed concern over escalating violence and a desire for Moscow to end support for Syria government. Read complete article

Ninth anniversary of Libya's revolution

Nine years have passed since Libya's revolution but people there say there is nothing to celebrate as the conflict drags on. Read complete article

Secretary of State Pompeo: US is assessing Senegal's security

Secretary of State Pompeo says US must balance Senegal's security needs with its own interests on Africa tour. Read complete article

India Planning Separate Theatre Command For J&K: General Bipin Rawat

India is looking at setting up a separate theatre command for Jammu and Kashmir, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said today. Read full article

British MP Critical Of J&K Move Denied Entry Into India: "Visa Rejected"

A British MP critical of the government's decisions on Kashmir claimed on Monday that she had been denied entry into India and was "waiting to be deported" after she was told upon her arrival at the... Read full article

'Shame': Porto striker Marega leaves pitch after racist abuse

Malian forward Moussa Marega walks off field after fans made monkey noises during his side's away match against Vitoria. Read complete article

PM Netanyahu says Israeli airliners now overflying Sudan

Israeli commercial planes are flying over Sudan after a meeting with its de-facto leader last month, Netanyahu says. Read complete article

Scared and exposed: Rise in virus cases among China's medics

Long hours, fatigue and lack of protective gear result in 1,716 medical staff in China contracting coronavirus COVID-19. Read complete article

Nine homeless drug users shot dead in Afghan capital: Police

Unidentified gunmen killed drug users while they were sleeping in an open area near Kabul's Qargha mountain. Read complete article

'My culture on my face': New Zealand's Maori assert identity

New Zealand's facial and body tattoo called Ta moko winning wider acceptance after suppression under colonial rule. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Province of Hubei, the epicentre of the outbreak, also reports 1,933 infections pushing nationwide total to 70,433. Read complete article

National Conference Wants "Roadblocks" Removed For J&K Panchayat Election

The National Conference (NC) has decided to participate in the panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir next month but wants "roadblocks" placed in its way to be removed so that it can campaign... Read full article

Mixed signals as Pompeo begins three-stop Africa tour

Top US diplomat's visit to Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia taking place amid travel bans and potential military cuts. Read complete article

Indonesia fears grow over coronavirus threat

Despite virus being detected in more than two dozen countries, one of Asia's most populous nations is yet to report a single case. Read complete article

Egypt's top prosecutor denies detained activist was tortured

Police detained Patrick George Zaki, an Egyptian university student in Italy, upon arriving in Cairo earlier this month. Read complete article

Firm On CAA, Kashmir Despite Pressure From All Sides, Says PM Modi

Ruling out a rethink on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and scrapping Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government will remain... Read full article

India: Footage appears to show police attack on Jamia students

Video shows what appear to be policemen in riot gear beating students in the JMI university library last December. Read complete article

Controversy over Chinese government response to coronavirus

President Xi Jinping and other leaders knew about the seriousness of outbreak weeks before it was revealed to the public, speech indicates. Read complete article

The casualties of Mongolia's doomed love affair with coal

From magic bullet to poisoned chalice: coal has helped the economy to boom, at great cost to ordinary people's lives. Read complete article

Powers renew pledge to uphold Libya arms embargo

Germany, UN host ministers and top officials in bid to cut off external military support to Libya's warring sides. Read complete article

Israel hits Hamas sites in Gaza, cancels easing of restrictions

Israel says it cancels an easing of some restrictions on the besieged Gaza Strip after rockets fired from territory. Read complete article

The Delhi election and the making of a Hindu voting bank

The BJP's setback in Delhi's local legislative elections is not a defeat of its Hindu nationalist agenda. Read complete article

Christian Zionist archaeology: A tool of Palestinian subjugation

Archaeological projects in Palestine led by US evangelical Christians contribute to Palestinian dispossession. Read complete article

In Pictures: Storm Dennis batters the United Kingdom

Some regions now being affected by Dennis were also hit by a preceding storm, Ciara. Read complete article

South Sudan's Machar rejects President Kiir's peace offer

The rejection by Riek Machar dashes hopes of breaking a deadlock and ending a six-year conflict in South Sudan. Read complete article

Australia: Divisions over coal industry expansion

Australia is the worldâ€™s biggest coal exporter and the government is being accused of not doing enough to protect the environment. Read complete article

Xi had early knowledge of coronavirus severity, speech shows

As new cases drop for third day, speech shows leadership knew virus's potential severity weeks before telling public. Read complete article

Coronavirus outbreak's effect on the oil and gas market

Exclusive with secretary-general of Gas Exporting Countries Forum on the coronavirus. Plus, cost of rising sea levels. Read complete article

Pompeo in Senegal: Africa caught in US-China trade war

The US is sending mixed messages to the continent, they want to do business, but are not open to all African countries. Read complete article

Rockets strike near US embassy in Iraq, no casualties reported

US military official says rockets hit an Iraqi base hosting US troops with minor damage reported. Read complete article

Facebook boss backs tighter rules on 'harmful online content'

Mark Zuckerberg says mix of existing rules for telecoms and media industries could be used to regulate social media. Read complete article

Libya faces 'catastrophic financial crisis' due to oil blockade

Forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar have closed major oil ports since January 18, causing a sharp fall in Libya's output. Read complete article

Tunisia talks on cabinet press on amid risk of new election

Elyes Fakhfakh announces a new government but it immediately hits hurdles after Ennahdha pulls out of lineup. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

WHO urges governments to step up efforts to prepare for coronavirus as toll from epidemic jumps past 1,600 in China. Read complete article

"Democracy Will Settle It": S Jaishankar Rebuffs US Senator On Kashmir

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar today told a senior US Senator that India will settle the Kashmir issue on its own when he brought it up during a discussion in Germany. Read full article

Did Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed get the Nobel Prize too soon?

Rights groups have raised concerns about threats to freedom of expression in the country. Read complete article

Speaking up about the coronavirus â€“ but at what cost?

Why China saw public anger and reporting about the coronavirus go uncensored. Plus, the fury of India's news anchors. Read complete article

South Sudan president offers compromise as gov't deadline looms

Salva Kiir said he was cutting the number of states from 32 to 10, paving way for formation of a unity government. Read complete article

DR Congo: Effort to end rebel attacks in the east

Security forces have increased patrols in remote areas where attacks have been happening. Read complete article

Trump administration to send tactical units to 'sanctuary' cities

Agents with military-style training will help Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in a move decried by rights groups. Read complete article

Dozens killed in attacks in central Mali

At least 31 civilians killed in attack on Ogossagou, the village that was targeted in a massacre last year. Read complete article

Chinese, Vatican foreign ministers hold rare high-level meeting

The meeting between Archbishop Paul Gallagher and Wang Yi took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference Read complete article

Raqqa residents flee amid fear of Syrian government return

Since October, dozens have left the city fearing reconciliation deal between the SDF and the Syrian gov't, locals say. Read complete article

Sri Lankan elephants' struggle to survive

Elephants and people are in an increasingly dangerous confrontation. Read complete article

Sports events hit by coronavirus outbreak

Deadly virus has forced Olympic qualifiers and major international competitions in China to be cancelled or relocated. Read complete article

For love of the nai: Reviving the reed flute in Jordan

The nai is one of the worldâ€™s oldest musical instruments. Read complete article

Haiti orphanage fire: 13 children killed in blaze near capital

Government closed around 160 orphanages in the past five years and hundreds more operate without official authorisation. Read complete article

How does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?

COVID-19 spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses. Read complete article

How dangerous is the new coronavirus?

Global alarm mounts over a rapidly spreading new coronavirus in China, but just how worried should you be? Read complete article

Aid workers face growing hostility on Lesbos

Violence and harassment towards aid workers on Lesbos have NGOs concerned for the safety of their staff. Read complete article

J&K Leader Shah Faesal Detained Under Stingent Public Safety Act

Shah Faesal, the Indian Administrative Service topper from Jammu and Kashmir whose detention soon after the scrapping of special status to the state triggered outrage, has been detained under the... Read full article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city. Read complete article

"Don't Interfere In Internal Affairs": India To Turkey On J&K

India has responded to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan comments on Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan on Friday. Mr Erdogan, during a meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran... Read full article

"Don't Interfere In Internal Affairs": India To Turkey On J&K

'Another milestone': Kosovo and Serbia sign rail, road deals

Presidents of Serbia and Kosovo announce US-brokered deal to connect their capitals by rail and road. Read complete article

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates

Top official in Beijing slams 'overreaction' of some countries as new fatalities push China's death toll above 1,500. Read complete article

At least 21 dead or missing in attack on central Mali village

Armed men burn homes and kill several in raid on Ogossagou, the village that suffered a massive attack last year. Read complete article

Is Ethiopia sliding backwards under Abiy Ahmed?

We challenge an adviser to Ethiopia's prime minister on his record and discuss Modi's India with two Bollywood stars. Read complete article

Analysis: Are coronavirus figures from China credible?

Coronavirus has killed at least 1,380 people with nearly all deaths in mainland China. Read complete article

Pakistan government's new social media rules draws criticism

Digital-rights activists say the new rules will give the authorities unflinching powers to stifle social media. Read complete article

Saudi minister says no plans for MBS, Netanyahu meeting

Prince Faisal bin Farhan says 'no meeting planned' in response to media reports about crown prince and Israeli PM. Read complete article

Mexico drug war: Victims' families look for relatives' bodies

Victims' relatives say government should spearhead recovery of relatives' bodies as they stage searches for remains. Read complete article

Australia contains fires for first time in nearly six months

Heavy rains help firefighters take control of fires that have raged across Australia since September. Read complete article

Cruise ship passengers in Cambodia clear of coronavirus

Blood tests taken from some passengers, who were unwell when ship arrived in Cambodian waters on Thursday, tested negative. Read complete article

Students injured in shelling at school in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Buddhist rebels and army deny they were behind artillery fire that hit a primary school in Rakhine state. Read complete article

Everyday life in the time of Boko Haram

More than a decade after the violence began, a photojournalist reflects on the importance of images of celebration taken in the midst of crisis. Read complete article

Protesters padlock Malawi electoral commission offices

Demonstrators demand electoral body chief resign after the country's top court annulled last May's election results. Read complete article

Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed at least 1,113 people in mainland China and has infected some 45,171 worldwide, mostly in China. Read complete article

China coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words

New virus thought to have originated in China's Wuhan city has killed at least 1,380 people and infected nearly 65,000. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city. Read complete article

Duterte administration hints at US: All treaties must go

Spokesman says that in line with President Rodrigo Duterte's stand on US ties, two other longtime treaties 'must go'. Read complete article

Boris Johnson's UK government reshuffle: Who's in and who's out?

The number of women in the Cabinet has fallen, while half of Johnson's top team went to either Oxford or Cambridge. Read complete article

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