Al Jazeera celebrates 20th anniversary

Looking back at the stories that were covered and the lives that have been changed since the channel's launch in 1996.
Al Jazeera celebrates 20th anniversary
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Palestinians demand UK apology for Balfour declaration

Activists launch parliamentary petition calling on Britain to take responsibility for its colonial legacy in the region.
Palestinians demand UK apology for Balfour declaration
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South Korea: President Park's friend Choi detained

Choi Soon-Sil, who is at the centre of snowballing political scandal, is "unstable" and a flight risk, prosecutors say.
South Korea: President Park's friend Choi detained
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Turkey detains top staff of opposition Cumhuriyet daily

At least 12 employees of Cumhuriyet taken into custody by police for allegedly having links to outlawed groups.
Turkey detains top staff of opposition Cumhuriyet daily
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America's opioid epidemic shattering women's lives

Women fighting addiction to prescription painkillers tell stories of losing children and loved ones.
America's opioid epidemic shattering women's lives
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Electoral college: How does it work?

Americans will cast their ballots for a new president, but the electoral college will make the final decision.
Electoral college: How does it work?
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Joint Iraqi forces poised to enter Mosul to fight ISIL

Troops reach outskirts of ISIL-held city for first time since offensive began, as PM warns fighters to surrender or die.
Joint Iraqi forces poised to enter Mosul to fight ISIL
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US Democrats: FBI chief may have broken the law

Politicians slam FBI director James Comey as Clinton's massive lead over Trump narrows following new email accusations.
US Democrats: FBI chief may have broken the law
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Will South Korea's president be forced out of office?

Park Geun-hye is at the centre of a corruption scandal and she ordered some of her top aides to quit.
Will South Korea's president be forced out of office?
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HRW: Boko Haram refugees in Nigeria raped by officials

Human Rights Watch says government officials and troops are exploiting women and girls who escaped grip of armed group.
HRW: Boko Haram refugees in Nigeria raped by officials
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Egypt: Fears grow for ‘disappeared’ student Omar Khaled

Omar Khaled, 22, last seen being dragged away from Cairo metro station by suspected security officers in plain clothes.
Egypt: Fears grow for ‘disappeared’ student Omar Khaled
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Bhopal: Indian police kill 'unarmed' escaped prisoners

Eight men, suspected of being members of a banned group, shot dead after resisting efforts to return to jail.
Bhopal: Indian police kill 'unarmed' escaped prisoners
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Fishmonger's gruesome death sparks protests in Morocco

Outraged students in the northern city of Al-Hoceim stage new protests, as the government promises a swift probe.
Fishmonger's gruesome death sparks protests in Morocco
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Syria: Rebel assault to break Aleppo siege slows

Rebel offensive to cross into city's east eases as regime forces fight back, and amid UN concern over civilian deaths.
Syria: Rebel assault to break Aleppo siege slows
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Aleppo: Who controls what

Aleppo, once Syria's largest city, is an important battleground in the war with at least 250,000 besieged in the east.
Aleppo: Who controls what
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George Osodi on the Kings of Nigeria and Boko Haram

A glimpse into Nigeria and how the work of a celebrated Nigerian photographer changed his life and those around him.
George Osodi on the Kings of Nigeria and Boko Haram
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Prepare the gallows: Sierra Leone and the death penalty

For the first time since its civil war, Sierra Leone might be about to execute someone.
Prepare the gallows: Sierra Leone and the death penalty
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Mujuru: "Billions" in assets a "fabrication"

Former Zimbabwe Vice President Joice Mujuru denies corruption claims, says late husband’s fortune "with the courts"
Mujuru: "Billions" in assets a "fabrication"
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Michel Aoun elected president of Lebanon

Former army chief Michel Aoun voted in as president, ending more than two years of deadlock surrounding the vacancy.
Michel Aoun elected president of Lebanon
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South Africa drops charges against Pravin Gordhan

Rand gains over 1.5 percent against US dollar as prosecutor rules Pravin Gordhan had "no intention to act unlawfully".
South Africa drops charges against Pravin Gordhan
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ISIL retaliates against locals by torching oil wells

As they were driven out of Qayyara, ISIL fighters set more than a dozen oil wells on fire causing hundreds of injuries.
ISIL retaliates against locals by torching oil wells
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Europe: the continent shows its weather contrasts

Wet and windy in the north and east; warm and sunny in the south and west.
Europe: the continent shows its weather contrasts
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UNICEF: Two billion children breathing toxic air

In new report, UN agency says 600,000 children under the age five die each year of diseases linked to air pollution.
UNICEF: Two billion children breathing toxic air
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Sisi's fridge and Egypt's frosty economy

The president's remarks about his fridge reveal just how much Egyptians have cooled towards him.
Sisi's fridge and Egypt's frosty economy
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Battle for Mosul: Iraq army resumes anti-ISIL offensive

Iraqi troops and Kurdish Peshmerga forces focus on recapturing the town of Tal Afar to cut off ISIL supply lines.
Battle for Mosul: Iraq army resumes anti-ISIL offensive
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Pakistani politician Imran Khan's supporters arrested

Detention of least 1,500 supporters follows outbreak of violence between Khan's supporters and riot police.
Pakistani politician Imran Khan's supporters arrested
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Geert Wilders on trial for 'fewer Moroccans' comment

Anti-Islam PVV party leader Geert Wilders refuses to cooperate in case against him on charges of insulting racial group.
Geert Wilders on trial for 'fewer Moroccans' comment
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Zombies: The film genre that won't die

Is the 21st-century zombie a projection of what we fear the pressures of modern life are turning us into?
Zombies: The film genre that won't die
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Nicolas Maduro holds Vatican-backed talks in Venezuela

As President Maduro and section of the opposition begin dialogue, the Democratic Unity opposition alliance boycotts it.
Nicolas Maduro holds Vatican-backed talks in Venezuela
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Q&A Mary Lawlor: Defending the rights defenders

The founder of Front Line Defenders discusses the state of human rights today and defending those who protect them.
Q&A Mary Lawlor: Defending the rights defenders
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Reporting on Mosul and Aleppo: Mirror opposites

How does reporting on Mosul and Aleppo differ and what decisions affect the editorial outcome?
Reporting on Mosul and Aleppo: Mirror opposites
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Lebanon and the rubbish crisis

We take a look at what divides Lebanese media and the sectarian influence on the recent rubbish crisis.
Lebanon and the rubbish crisis
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How Barack Obama failed to stop Israeli settlements

The beginning of Obama's failed policies in the Middle East was his inability to stop Israeli settlements.
How Barack Obama failed to stop Israeli settlements
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South Korea's Park in trouble over Choi Soon-sil links

Chief of staff and four others quit as Park Geun-hye faces pressure to step down over ties to controversial friend.
South Korea's Park in trouble over Choi Soon-sil links
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Lebanon set for new presidential era

Surprise deal supporting leadership of Michel Aoun is expected to end a lengthy stalemate over the country's top office.
Lebanon set for new presidential era
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Turkey detains Cumhuriyet editor in chief Murat Sabuncu

Detention of Murat Sabuncu comes after closure of several opposition media organisations since July's failed coup bid.
Turkey detains Cumhuriyet editor in chief Murat Sabuncu
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FBI obtains warrant to review Clinton aide's emails

With little more than a week to the US presidential election, the Democratic candidate is again under fire over emails.
FBI obtains warrant to review Clinton aide's emails
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Turkey warns Shia militias fighting ISIL for Iraqi town

Ankara threatens to step in if Shia groups battling ISIL commit abuses in Tal Afar, a town with strong ties to Turkey.
Turkey warns Shia militias fighting ISIL for Iraqi town
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Does Ivory Coast need a new constitution?

Voters in Ivory Coast are casting a ballot in a referendum on Sunday to approve a new constitution.
Does Ivory Coast need a new constitution?
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Central African Republic: 20,000 stranded at UN base

Humanitarian workers suspend relief efforts amid renewed fighting between militia groups, putting thousands at risk.
Central African Republic: 20,000 stranded at UN base
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Egypt bans TV interview with corruption critic

Egypt's former chief auditor Hesham Genena went on trial after exposing corruption totaling $75bn between 2012-15.
Egypt bans TV interview with corruption critic
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Sharbat Gula: The iconic face of the refugee struggle

Steve McCurry, who famously photographed the green-eyed Afghan girl in the 1980s, speaks to Al Jazeera about her plight.
Sharbat Gula: The iconic face of the refugee struggle
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Aleppo: Dozens dead as rebels try to break Aleppo siege

UN "appalled" with at least 17 children among those killed while some 1,500 rebels mass along Aleppo's western edges.
Aleppo: Dozens dead as rebels try to break Aleppo siege
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Saudi busts cell targeting World Cup football match

Eight arrested for planning attacks on security forces and a qualifying match in Jeddah, with other suspects at large.
Saudi busts cell targeting World Cup football match
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Turkey sacks 10,000 civil servants, shuts media outlets

Post-coup crackdown continues as government fires thousands of employees and closes down 15 pro-Kurdish media groups.
Turkey sacks 10,000 civil servants, shuts media outlets
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President Obama: The challenge of another four years

Even if Obama delivers on everything he promised in his inaugural address, the country may find itself needing more.
President Obama: The challenge of another four years
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Iraq: Wave of bomb attacks in Baghdad kill at least 17

Fifth attack on Iraqi capital in a day hits Shia neighbourhood as brief respite from violence in Baghdad ends.
Iraq: Wave of bomb attacks in Baghdad kill at least 17
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CETA: EU and Canada sign historic trade deal

After being held up by objections from Belgian farmers, controversial deal marks first EU agreement with a G7 country.
CETA: EU and Canada sign historic trade deal
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Dreamer Mums: Divided by US Deportation

In Mexico, one woman dreams of reuniting with her family in the US legally as she supports other deported mothers.
Dreamer Mums: Divided by US Deportation
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Tent cities rise in Paris after 'Jungle' evacuation

With the closing of the Calais camp, the French capital is seeing more asylum seekers pitching tents on the streets.
Tent cities rise in Paris after 'Jungle' evacuation
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US immigration policy: To build walls or bridges?

As construction of the border wall continues, so does the flow of undocumented migrants hoping for a better life.
US immigration policy: To build walls or bridges?
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Deadly storms hit Egypt

Severe thunderstorms claim the lives of at least 26 people along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
Deadly storms hit Egypt
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Chemical dangers in the battle for Mosul

As Iraqi forces close in on Mosul, the possibility of chemical weapons use looms large.
Chemical dangers in the battle for Mosul
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Calais: Moving from the 'Jungle' to Stalingrad

Each day over the past week saw between 70 and 80 asylum seekers arriving in Paris as the Calais "Jungle" was cleared.
Calais: Moving from the 'Jungle' to Stalingrad
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What will a new president mean for Lebanon?

Many Lebanese remain sceptical that the new government will confront the country's major security and economic issues.
What will a new president mean for Lebanon?
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Battle for Mosul 'real test' for regional powers

Fears are growing over a regional showdown over Mosul as the military operation against ISIL enters its third week.
Battle for Mosul 'real test' for regional powers
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Yemen: Dozens killed in Saudi-led coalition air raids

At least 38 people killed when prison facility bombed by Arab coalition in port city of Hodeidah, medics say.
Yemen: Dozens killed in Saudi-led coalition air raids
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Australia weighs law banning refugees from returning

The law would permanently ban legal visits to the country for asylum seekers arriving by boat.
Australia weighs law banning refugees from returning
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South Korea: Presidential aides resign as crisis grows

President Park Geun-hye amid a deepening political crisis and street protests calling for her resignation.
South Korea: Presidential aides resign as crisis grows
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Battle for Mosul: Who controls what

Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Battle for Mosul: Who controls what
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Landmine contamination in Karen, and Myanmar war fronts

Official policies slowly changing with new democratic victories, but landmines persist as major hazard to civilians.
Landmine contamination in Karen, and Myanmar war fronts
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Town of Tal Afar in focus en route to Mosul battle

Shia militia groups open new front west of ISIL-held city of Mosul, blocking off potential escape routes to Syria.
Town of Tal Afar in focus en route to Mosul battle
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Earthquake brings down buildings in central Italy

Emergency services checking for any casualties after a 6.6 magnitude quake rocks central Italy.
Earthquake brings down buildings in central Italy
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The UK has no choice on 'hard' or 'soft' Brexit

Brexiteers underestimate the level of spite European negotiators are willing to display.
The UK has no choice on 'hard' or 'soft' Brexit
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The animal smugglers

Techknow investigates the shadowy world of animal smugglers and the endangered species they put at risk.
The animal smugglers
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Families of US consulate staff asked to leave Turkey

US state department orders family members of consulate staff in Istanbul to leave country, citing security threats.
Families of US consulate staff asked to leave Turkey
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Iceland's Pirates poll lower than expected in election

Iceland looks likely to steer away from Pirate Party government, as voters favour the incumbent Independence Party.
Iceland's Pirates poll lower than expected in election
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US election tactics: Getting voters out, or to stay home

While the Clinton campaign focuses on getting voters out, a Trump official talks of "voter suppression operations".
US election tactics: Getting voters out, or to stay home
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Will Hillary Clinton overcome her email scandal?

FBI says it is reviewing new emails related to Democratic candidate's use of personal server.
Will Hillary Clinton overcome her email scandal?
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Kashmir: Neelum Valley shelled for first time in years

Residents say picturesque tourist valley in Pakistan-administered Kashmir under fire as tensions with India soar.
Kashmir: Neelum Valley shelled for first time in years
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Spain's Rajoy wins confidence vote to be prime minister

Ending a 10 month political deadlock, Mariano Rajoy secures enough votes to finally form a minority government.
Spain's Rajoy wins confidence vote to be prime minister
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Yemen: Air strike kills 17, president rejects UN plan

Raid by Saudi-led coalition in third-largest city comes as exiled President Hadi balked at the latest UN peace proposal.
Yemen: Air strike kills 17, president rejects UN plan
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Pakistan information minister removed over news report

Pervaiz Rashid has been suspended over explosive story alleging the military is secretly supporting armed groups.
Pakistan information minister removed over news report
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Thais flock to Grand Palace to pay respects to late king

Thousands of black-clad mourners visit revered King Bhumibol Adulayadej's coffin in the Grand Palace.
Thais flock to Grand Palace to pay respects to late king
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Mass protests against South Korean President Park

Thousands rally in capital Seoul calling for president Park Geun-hye to resign over alleged leaked documents scandal.
Mass protests against South Korean President Park
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Sudan's FM: 'ICC is a court built to indict Africans'

Ibrahim Ghandour discusses Darfur, the allegations of ongoing government violence and Bashir's indictment by the ICC.
Sudan's FM: 'ICC is a court built to indict Africans'
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Focus on Africa

We take a look at the dire financial situation in Mozambique and ongoing student violence in South Africa.
Focus on Africa
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Focus on Africa

We take a look at the dire financial situation in Mozambique and ongoing student violence in South Africa.
Focus on Africa
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Connected cars: The smart semiconductor deal

We look at the largest deal in the history of the semiconductor industry and the future of connected cars.
Connected cars: The smart semiconductor deal
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At least 25 killed in fresh CAR fighting, says UN

Two days of violence erupted between Muslim Seleka rebels and Christian vigilante groups in Bambari town.
At least 25 killed in fresh CAR fighting, says UN
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Mosul and Aleppo: A tale of two besieged cities

We examine the difference in the coverage of Mosul and Aleppo. Plus, the Lebanese media mosaic.
Mosul and Aleppo: A tale of two besieged cities
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The US 'terror' training camp you've never heard of

Mehdi Hasan on how the US Defence Department's School of the Americas has exported violence and coups.
The US 'terror' training camp you've never heard of
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Aleppo: Putin reject army request to resume air raids

The Russian president told his military to hold the ceasefire over rebel-held eastern Aleppo for the time being.
Aleppo: Putin reject army request to resume air raids
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America's opioid epidemic shattering women's lives

Women fighting addiction to prescription painkillers tell stories of losing children and loved ones.
America's opioid epidemic shattering women's lives
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Is Joice Mujuru the right replacement for Mugabe?

"You have to feel bad and sorry" for victims of Robert Mugabe's "secret army", says Zimbabwe's former VP, Joice Mujuru.
Is Joice Mujuru the right replacement for Mugabe?
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Does income inequality help or hurt the US?

Economists Edward Conard and James Galbraith debate the effect of the growing gap between the rich and the rest.
Does income inequality help or hurt the US?
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Shia militias open new front in battle for Mosul

Militia coalition, known as the Popular Mobilisation Units, had not yet played a heavy role in the fighting.
Shia militias open new front in battle for Mosul
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Twin suicide bombings kill at least five in Nigeria

Attackers blow themselves up near a refugee camp and on a tricyle taxi in the north of the country, locals say.
Twin suicide bombings kill at least five in Nigeria
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How Oman aims to become a tourist hub

Under $35bn investment plan, government plans to attract more than five million international visitors a year by 2040.
How Oman aims to become a tourist hub
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Syria, the Spanish Civil war and foreign legions

Like in the Spanish Civil War, the "foreign legions" are complicating the resolution of the conflict in Syria.
Syria, the Spanish Civil war and foreign legions
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Mavi Marmara raid: Relatives vow to pursue legal case

Relatives of victims say they will not drop cases against Israeli officers despite $20m deal between Israel and Turkey.
Mavi Marmara raid: Relatives vow to pursue legal case
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More than 1,400 suspected cases of cholera in Yemen: UN

Suspected cases of potentially fatal disease skyrocket as civilians continue to suffer impact of 18-month war.
More than 1,400 suspected cases of cholera in Yemen: UN
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ISIL 'using thousands as human shields' in Iraq's Mosul

Fears grow for Iraqi civilians held hostage near Mosul after mass execution of more than 200 people.
ISIL 'using thousands as human shields' in Iraq's Mosul
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Will new agreement to protect marine life be a success?

Twenty-four countries and the European Union signed a historic agreement to protect ocean life near Antarctic.
Will new agreement to protect marine life be a success?
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Indonesia fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan goes global

New York show was first time all models on runway wore the hijab, but fails to shrug off conservative critics.
Indonesia fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan goes global
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Guatemalans sheltering in US church avoid deportation

Mother and son win appeal against deportation order after taking sanctuary in a Texas church for eight months.
Guatemalans sheltering in US church avoid deportation
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Rodrigo Duterte vows to abstain from cursing others

Philippines president, known for excessive use of profanity in public, says God ordered him to stop spewing expletives.
Rodrigo Duterte vows to abstain from cursing others
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Dakota pipeline: 'It's our right to live unharmed'

Indigenous rights activist Deborah White Plume explains why a 1,900km oil pipeline will harm the environment.
Dakota pipeline: 'It's our right to live unharmed'
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FBI: New Clinton emails prompt further investigation

Discovery of new emails raises possibility of FBI reopening criminal probe involving Democratic presidential nominee.
FBI: New Clinton emails prompt further investigation
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Iceland may become first nation ruled by 'pirates'

Pirate Party vowing to root out government corruption and bring radical change is projected to win upcoming election.
Iceland may become first nation ruled by 'pirates'
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Is inequality undermining US democracy?

We debate if the US inequality gap is fuelling anti-establishment sentiment, and talk to former Zimbabwe VP Joice Mujuru
Is inequality undermining US democracy?
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North Dakota: Native Americans protest over pipeline

North Dakota: Native Americans protest over pipeline
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Yemen’s Houthis accused of firing missile at Mecca

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted ballistic missile heading towards Islam's holy city, sparking denial from Yemen rebels.
Yemen’s Houthis accused of firing missile at Mecca
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ICC debate: Africa vs 'Infamous Caucasian Court'?

International Criminal Court defiant after African states take aim at the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal.
ICC debate: Africa vs 'Infamous Caucasian Court'?
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Tensions soar along frontier in disputed Kashmir region

Pakistan accuses Indian troops of killing three civilians, including a seven-year-old girl, in latest bout of violence.
Tensions soar along frontier in disputed Kashmir region
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Week in Pictures: From US elections to Rohingya exodus

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including the US presidential election and attacks on the Rohingya.
Week in Pictures: From US elections to Rohingya exodus
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China warns India against Dalai Lama border visit

Nobel Peace Prize winning spiritual leader has accepted invitation to visit disputed border area in March.
China warns India against Dalai Lama border visit
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ISIL pushed out of town near Mosul as advance continues

Celebrations break out in town as Iraqi government forces continue to advance toward Mosul, meeting fierce resistance.
ISIL pushed out of town near Mosul as advance continues
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Pakistan: Police clash with protesters in Rawalpindi

Tear gas fired at Imran Khan supporters who defied a ban on public gathering ahead of his plan to shut down the capital.
Pakistan: Police clash with protesters in Rawalpindi
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Syrian rebels launch Aleppo counterattack

Heavy shelling takes place in government-held areas while shelling of a school kills several children.
Syrian rebels launch Aleppo counterattack
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Massive marine park declared in Antarctic Ocean

Marine reserve, covering an area of 1.55 square kilometres, will be the biggest in the world.
Massive marine park declared in Antarctic Ocean
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Severe storms threaten flooding in eastern India

The Andra Pradesh area is braced for some level of flooding as remains of Tropical Cyclone Kyant close in.
Severe storms threaten flooding in eastern India
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Milo Djukanovic losing grip in Montenegro

Will Montenegro elections depose longtime power holder Milo Djukanovic accused of controversial criminal ties?
Milo Djukanovic losing grip in Montenegro
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El Salvador: Maria Teresa Rivera jailed and freed

After serving four years for foeticide, Maria Teresa Rivera was freed. But a new appeal wants to send her back to jail.
El Salvador: Maria Teresa Rivera jailed and freed
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Repairing Palestine's historic mosaics

Hisham's Palace, home to one of the world's largest mosaic carpets, is in the midst of a massive restoration project.
Repairing Palestine's historic mosaics
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Turkish minister: Fethullah Gulen is our bin Laden

Ankara makes a fresh push for the extradition of US-based businessman it holds responsible for July coup attempt.
Turkish minister: Fethullah Gulen is our bin Laden
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Filipino mayor shot dead in clash with anti-drug police

Mayor of Saudi Ampatuan was part of a list identified by President Duterte as being involved in the illegal drug trade.
Filipino mayor shot dead in clash with anti-drug police
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Mapping Africa's natural resources

An overview of the continent's main natural resources.
Mapping Africa's natural resources
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The chai walas of India

After photographs of a Pakistani tea seller went viral, Indian tea sellers share their stories - and their dreams.
The chai walas of India
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Time to put Russia-Canada tensions in the deep freeze

The Trudeau government recognises that climate change is the real threat to Canada's Arctic sovereignty.
Time to put Russia-Canada tensions in the deep freeze
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Makeshift camps grow in France after Calais Jungle exit

Around 100 refugees spend night in unused part of Calais Jungle while some take shelter on the streets of Paris.
Makeshift camps grow in France after Calais Jungle exit
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Michelle Obama for president?

First lady takes on increasingly political role, raising suspicion - and hope - that she might one day run for office.
Michelle Obama for president?
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Oregon standoff leaders acquitted over armed protest

Leaders of a 41-day siege of a US wildlife reserve over land ownership cleared of conspiracy and gun charges.
Oregon standoff leaders acquitted over armed protest
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US charges scores over India-based call-centre scam

Telephone operatives impersonated US authorities demanding payment for nonexistent debt, stealing $300m from Americans.
US charges scores over India-based call-centre scam
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Iraqi army fighting to reach site of ISIL executions

Killings meant "to terrorise" as fighters accused of surrounding themselves with civilians in Hamam al-Alil village.
Iraqi army fighting to reach site of ISIL executions
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Pakistan expels Indian diplomat Surjeet Singh

Foreign secretary summons high commissioner after India said it would expel Pakistani diplomat for spying.
Pakistan expels Indian diplomat Surjeet Singh
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60 percent of global wildlife species wiped out

Unprecedented rate of decline of animals because of human activity causing a "global mass extinction", new report says.
60 percent of global wildlife species wiped out
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Pakistan president urged to halt Imdad Ali execution

Lawmakers and activists say man facing the gallows is a paranoid schizophrenic who does not deserve the death penalty.
Pakistan president urged to halt Imdad Ali execution
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Trump's last-minute bid to turn the tide

Republican candidate tells rallies the November 8 election will be like "Brexit five times over".
Trump's last-minute bid to turn the tide
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Drones launch off-grid healthcare in rural Madagascar

New project aims to enable villagers to diagnose and treat conditions via drone-delivered test samples and vaccines.
Drones launch off-grid healthcare in rural Madagascar
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Russia denies involvement in deadly Syria school attack

Moscow says it had no role in air strikes that killed dozens, including 22 children, in rebel-held Idlib province.
Russia denies involvement in deadly Syria school attack
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Scores of Europe-bound refugees drown off Libyan coast

Latest drownings off Libyan coast lift 2016 record death toll of refugee crossings over the Mediterranean.
Scores of Europe-bound refugees drown off Libyan coast
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Underage refugees in Calais running out of options

As the French government dismantles the Calais camp many don't know where to go next.
Underage refugees in Calais running out of options
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Somalia: The Forgotten Story

The story of Somalia's decline from stability to chaos and the problems facing its people at home and abroad.
Somalia: The Forgotten Story
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Somalia: The Forgotten Story

The story of Somalia's decline from stability to chaos, and the problems facing its people at home and abroad.
Somalia: The Forgotten Story
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The grandma feeding the North Dakota pipeline protest

The grandma feeding the North Dakota pipeline protest
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Belgium makes breakthrough in EU-Canada trade deal

Negotiations back on after agreement appeared derailed by Belgian farmers concerned over the reach of big corporations.
Belgium makes breakthrough in EU-Canada trade deal
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Struggling Twitter cuts nine percent of its workforce

Micro-blogging site says restructuring "intended to create greater focus and efficiency" amid stiff competition.
Struggling Twitter cuts nine percent of its workforce
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Flames, fear and football as Calais 'Jungle' cleared

Flames, fear and football as Calais 'Jungle' cleared
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Now the Antarctic is melting too

A newer understanding has explained the apparently odd behaviour of southern ice.
Now the Antarctic is melting too
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In Kashmir, volunteers help the injured and needy

Since the beginning of the uprising in Kashmir, volunteers have been helping at hospitals and offering free schooling.
In Kashmir, volunteers help the injured and needy
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China rolls out the red carpet for Duterte

This is a unique opportunity to score a coup de grace by taking the Philippines out of the American strategic orbit.
China rolls out the red carpet for Duterte
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Rights group demands probe in Kenya police killings

Almost 1,200 deaths in Kenya in the last five years blamed on the police, according to Human Rights Watch.
Rights group demands probe in Kenya police killings
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Israel: Settlers' takeover of security posts 'alarming'

The settler movement's capture of top posts in security establishment reflects the wider trends in Israeli society.
Israel: Settlers' takeover of security posts 'alarming'
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Mosul and Aleppo: A tale of two cities

They may only be 600km apart but the types of warfare both cities are experiencing are markedly different.
Mosul and Aleppo: A tale of two cities
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Iraq: Thousands displaced as battle for Mosul rages on

Iraqi forces progress towards city limits despite heavy resistance from ISIL, as aid groups expect flood of refugees.
Iraq: Thousands displaced as battle for Mosul rages on
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China, Saudi Arabia holds first anti-terror drills

The two-week training in China was part of he country's effort to boost its ties with the Middle East.
China, Saudi Arabia holds first anti-terror drills
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India to expel Pakistan diplomat for 'espionage'

Pakistan High Commission official in Delhi given 48 hours to leave the country after brief detention.
India to expel Pakistan diplomat for 'espionage'
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Central Italy rocked by two earthquakes

No deaths reported after twin earthquakes cause severe damage in the area that was hit two months ago.
Central Italy rocked by two earthquakes
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Armenia: Divided Within?

Could a faltering economy, corruption and public disaffection over its relationship with Russia lead to an uprising?
Armenia: Divided Within?
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Twenty-nine dead bodies found on crowded refugee boat

French aid group rescues 107 people off Libya's coast as death toll on Mediterranean this year reaches 3,800.
Twenty-nine dead bodies found on crowded refugee boat
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Republicans in Israel rally for Donald Trump

US presidential candidate addresses Israeli-American supporters via video link, pledging to make Israel "safe again".
Republicans in Israel rally for Donald Trump
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Venezuela: Dozens wounded in anti-Maduro protests

More than 20 people injured and several detained in nationwide protests calling for the Venezuelan president's ouster.
Venezuela: Dozens wounded in anti-Maduro protests
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Can the EU-Canada CETA trade deal be saved?

The EU trade deal with Canada is at risk following objections from the French-speaking parliament in Belgium.
Can the EU-Canada CETA trade deal be saved?
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UNESCO approves new anti-Israel resolution on Jerusalem

Home to Muslim, Christian and Jewish holy sites, Old City to retain conservation status after secret ballot.
UNESCO approves new anti-Israel resolution on Jerusalem
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Mosul: Iraqi forces evacuate 1,000 from frontlines

Iraqi forces move at least 1,000 civilians from dangerous areas, but up to one million remain trapped in ISIL-held city.
Mosul: Iraqi forces evacuate 1,000 from frontlines
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UN: 2016 Mediterranean refugee deaths hit record 3,800

The numbers increase from one death for every 269 arrivals last year to one in 88 in 2016, the refugee agency says.
UN: 2016 Mediterranean refugee deaths hit record 3,800
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Philippines' Duterte wants US troops out in two years

Duterte, who made the announcement in Japan, also said he was willing to scrap defence pacts with the US if necessary.
Philippines' Duterte wants US troops out in two years
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Air strikes kill School children in Syria's Idlib

Air strikes, believed to be carried out by Russian planes, hit civilian targets in village of Hass, including a school.
Air strikes kill School children in Syria's Idlib
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Clashes in Cape Town as students demand free tuition

South African police fire stun grenades, water canon and tear gas at student protesters in southern port city.
Clashes in Cape Town as students demand free tuition
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French authorities declare Calais refugee camp empty

Thousands fleeing war and persecution forced from temporary shelter as fears grow over fate of hundreds of lone minors.
French authorities declare Calais refugee camp empty
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Heatwave in northwest Africa

Eastern Atlantic storm system brings near-record heat to Algeria
Heatwave in northwest Africa
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The future of democracy in the Muslim world

The combined calamity of Clinton and Trump can never do to Iran what the Islamic Republic has done over the decades.
The future of democracy in the Muslim world
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Walking into a trap: How I ended up on trial in Egypt

When he was offered a role with an international NGO, journalist Yehia Ghanem had no idea it would land him in court.
Walking into a trap: How I ended up on trial in Egypt
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US elections: Why no mention of Afghan war?

American voters have no idea how the candidates would handle the longest war in US history.
US elections: Why no mention of Afghan war?
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No peace for the dead in Rodrigo Duterte 's drug war

Families who cannot afford to pay funeral parlour expenses to claim bodies of relatives watch them buried en masse.
No peace for the dead in Rodrigo Duterte 's drug war
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ISIL won't be defeated on the battlefield

ISIL's loss of its Iraqi and Syrian strongholds will not spell doom for the organisation, but a new beginning.
ISIL won't be defeated on the battlefield
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Hong Kong legislators defy ban as standoff continues

Legislative Council's session adjourned after Yau Wai-ching and Sixtus Leung entered the chamber despite a ban.
Hong Kong legislators defy ban as standoff continues
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Index: Gender wage gap will not close for 170 years

Revising 2015's estimate of 118 years, the World Economic Forum says progress in gender wage equality has decelerated.
Index: Gender wage gap will not close for 170 years
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Mexico: Governor accused of corruption on the run

Prosecutors said Javier Duarte, who has an arrest warrant issued in his name, also had links to organised crimes.
Mexico: Governor accused of corruption on the run
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Iraq: Can Mosul survive ISIL?

Mosul can overcome the horrible reign of ISIL and rise again as an Iraqi centre of education and culture.
Iraq: Can Mosul survive ISIL?
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Russia's UN Human Rights Council seat under threat

Air campaign in Syria's Aleppo has led to NGOs calling for UN member states to drop Russia from the Council.
Russia's UN Human Rights Council seat under threat
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Kolkata's age old tradition of 'bhar' clay cups of tea

No one know how long the tradition of environmentally friendly clay cups can resist the onslaught of cheap plastic.
Kolkata's age old tradition of 'bhar' clay cups of tea
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Why is Pakistan's Balochistan an easy target?

With seven major attacks in the past month alone, the vast remote western province faces a renewed security challenge.
Why is Pakistan's Balochistan an easy target?
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Afghanistan: 30 civilians shot dead by Taliban in Ghor

Officials say the civilians were kidnapped and later shot in Firoz Koh district of the isolated province.
Afghanistan: 30 civilians shot dead by Taliban in Ghor
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Refugees fear separation after Calais eviction

Refugees set Calais camp on fire in protest of their eviction and its dismantling by French government.
Refugees fear separation after Calais eviction
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Gambia withdraws from International Criminal Court

African nation says ICC persecuting "people of colour" but ex-prosecutor says continent's leaders covering up crimes.
Gambia withdraws from International Criminal Court
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Donald Trump: a billionaire shunned by the very rich

No chief executive of a Fortune 100 company has donated to the candidate who's promised phenomenal economic growth.
Donald Trump: a billionaire shunned by the very rich
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Cleveland Indians: Native Americans rally against logo

As Cleveland Indians play Chicago Cubs in one of the most anticipated baseball games, activists take aim at mascot.
Cleveland Indians: Native Americans rally against logo
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What comes after 'The Jungle'?

The French government is dismantling the Calais camp, dashing the hopes of thousands who dreamed of reaching the UK.
What comes after 'The Jungle'?
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Turkey detains Diyarbakir co-mayors

State media cites an ongoing investigation into outlawed armed PKK group as the reason for the politicians' detentions.
Turkey detains Diyarbakir co-mayors
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Venezuela opposition votes to put Maduro on trial

Opposition-led National Assembly votes for criminal trial against president, but Maduro dismisses "illegitimate" move.
Venezuela opposition votes to put Maduro on trial
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Donald Trump's war on the media

Attacks on media from US politicians is nothing new, but the Republican candidate is taking the hostility to new levels.
Donald Trump's war on the media
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France begins dismantling Calais 'Jungle' refugee camp

Hundreds are evacuated as French workers protected by police start dismantling the huge camp on second day of operation.
France begins dismantling Calais 'Jungle' refugee camp
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Pakistan: LeJ behind police academy attack in Quetta

Pakistani general says phone intercepts show three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi attackers received instructions from Afghanistan.
Pakistan: LeJ behind police academy attack in Quetta
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Iraq: Coalition huddles as forces inch towards Mosul

US-led group meets in Paris to discuss ongoing operation to free key Iraqi city of ISIL as fighting intensifies.
Iraq: Coalition huddles as forces inch towards Mosul
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ISIL atrocities reported near Mosul: UN

The group kills scores of people near the town challenged by Iraqi forces, civilian and government sources tell the UN.
ISIL atrocities reported near Mosul: UN
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Duterte warns end to US defence pact during Japan visit

Philippine president calls the US a "bully" for hinting at cutting aid to Manila over human rights concerns.
Duterte warns end to US defence pact during Japan visit
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Syria: Russia denies striking Aleppo over past week

Flights "completely halted" since Tuesday says Russian general, but opposition claims frontline areas have been bombed.
Syria: Russia denies striking Aleppo over past week
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Why the rich can't be trusted with money

The members of the investor class are programmed to destroy.
Why the rich can't be trusted with money
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Carbon dioxide levels reach a new peak

The World Meteorological Organization announces an alarming new milestone.
Carbon dioxide levels reach a new peak
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Rakhine in Myanmar's Sittwe tell of renewed attacks

Renewed tension and violence between Myanmar's Rohingya and Rakhine people sound alarm of a start of a new conflict.
Rakhine in Myanmar's Sittwe tell of renewed attacks
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Muhammad Amin Karim: The role of HIG in Afghanistan

Following the peace deal with its leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the HIG's chief negotiator speaks to Al Jazeera.
Muhammad Amin Karim: The role of HIG in Afghanistan
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PA has created 'atmosphere of hysteria', activists say

A recent poll finds majority of Palestinian youth favour PA survival but analysts say this doesn't reflect reality.
PA has created 'atmosphere of hysteria', activists say
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Battling towards the edges of Mosul

The massive offensive is expected to displace up to one million residents from the ISIL-held city.
Battling towards the edges of Mosul
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France continues Calais Jungle camp demolition

Clearing operation enters second day, with authorities set to empty and bulldoze the shantytown.
France continues Calais Jungle camp demolition
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Al-Shabab suicide bomber hits AU base in Beledweyne

Suicide bombing of "Djiboutian military base" in central Beledweyne region is latest in a campaign of deadly attacks.
Al-Shabab suicide bomber hits AU base in Beledweyne
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Should the US be the world's policeman?

Mehdi Hasan challenges former NATO chief, who says, "If you want things to be done, ask the United States."
Should the US be the world's policeman?
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The memories of 1967 invade Syria today

Nobody holds the moral high ground and nobody can pretend to be innocent of the crimes perpetrated.
The memories of 1967 invade Syria today
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Iranian-American gets 18-year sentence for 'espionage'

Robin Shahini, convicted of aiding a "hostile" government, says he will go on hunger strike until he is freed or dies.
Iranian-American gets 18-year sentence for 'espionage'
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Why Iraq needs more than a military victory in Mosul

ISIL's Kirkuk onslaught serves as a reminder that Iraq is still in the grip of war with a ferocious enemy.
Why Iraq needs more than a military victory in Mosul
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#Hacked: Al Jazeera's news game on the Syrian cyberwar

An interview with Juliana Ruhfus about Al Jazeera's interactive news game #Hacked
#Hacked: Al Jazeera's news game on the Syrian cyberwar
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UN calls for probe into attacks on Rohingya in Myanmar

Aid agencies allege security forces unleashed a deadly crackdown on Rohingya Muslims after attack on police posts.
UN calls for probe into attacks on Rohingya in Myanmar
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Canada's Willie Wonka

Sooner or later Canadians' appetite for Justin Trudeau's charming act will fade - whether he knows it or not.
Canada's Willie Wonka
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Battle for Mosul: Iraqi army making advances

Push towards ISIL stronghold from multiple fronts continues, a day after capture of Rutba town in Anbar by the fighters.
Battle for Mosul: Iraqi army making advances
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Kenya attack : 12 killed in Mandera 'by al-Shabab'

Attack targeting non-Muslims leaves 12 people dead in guest house in restive Mandera county near Somalia border.
Kenya attack : 12 killed in Mandera 'by al-Shabab'
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Nicolas Maduro talks offer divides Venezuela opposition

Factions reject participation after coalition head indicated readiness to hold dialogue following Vatican intervention.
Nicolas Maduro talks offer divides Venezuela opposition
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North Carolina churches sending 'Souls to the Polls'

Black churches continue to play a role in the US state's civil rights movement, marching together to voting centres.
North Carolina churches sending 'Souls to the Polls'
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Several hurt as gunmen storm police centre in Quetta

At least seven Pakistani police officers injured in attack on a training centre where up to 500 cadets are staying.
Several hurt as gunmen storm police centre in Quetta
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Civilian deaths as Syrian forces hit rebel-held Idlib

Sixteen civilians, including three children, were killed in heavy bombardments on three Idlib towns on Monday.
Civilian deaths as Syrian forces hit rebel-held Idlib
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ISIL captures Iraq town of Ratba as Mosul battle rages

Seeking to distract attention, fighters attack elsewhere as thousands of troops battle to liberate Mosul.
ISIL captures Iraq town of Ratba as Mosul battle rages
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Can the oil market be controlled?

Saudi Arabia pushes to freeze oil production and Russia signals its support.
Can the oil market be controlled?
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Myanmar army forces hundreds of Rohingya from homes

Members of Muslim minority face another night hiding in rice fields amid crackdown following attacks on border security.
Myanmar army forces hundreds of Rohingya from homes
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Burundi withdraws permits from prominent rights group

Government accuses non-profit and non-governmental organisations of stirring up hatred and tarnishing nation's image.
Burundi withdraws permits from prominent rights group
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Deadly explosion hits Thailand's Pattani province

One person killed and 18 others wounded following a blast in country's restive southern region near Malaysian border.
Deadly explosion hits Thailand's Pattani province
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Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces close in on more villages

Offensive to reclaim ISIL's last major urban bastion in Iraq enters second week, with fighting east and south of Mosul.
Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces close in on more villages
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Stray Bullets: Guns in the Philippines

As the new Philippines government takes an uncompromising line on crime, will it finally end rampant gun violence?
Stray Bullets: Guns in the Philippines
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Belgium holds up EU-Canada trade pact

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel says French-speaking region of the country has refused to back the deal.
Belgium holds up EU-Canada trade pact
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Calais 'Jungle' camp evacuation: Where will they go?

Between 6,000 and 8,000 refugees and migrants living in the Calais "jungle" camp to be moved to shelters across France.
Calais 'Jungle' camp evacuation: Where will they go?
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Route 138: Saving Quebec's 'forgotten people'

A historic region on Canada's Atlantic coast pins its hopes for survival on a missing road link to the outside world.
Route 138: Saving Quebec's 'forgotten people'
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New truce in Syria's Aleppo ruled out by Russia

Announcement comes as fighting in besieged city's east intensifies again following expiry of humanitarian pause.
New truce in Syria's Aleppo ruled out by Russia
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Autumnal glow transforms Europe

The change of season brings a stunning display of colour.
Autumnal glow transforms Europe
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Multilingualism: Speaking the language of diversity

Multilingualism broadens our horizons and can act as an antidote against toxic xenophobia.
Multilingualism: Speaking the language of diversity
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Marching towards Mosul with the Peshmerga

Peshmerga fighters and volunteers face many dangers as they continue their advance on ISIL's de facto Iraqi capital.
Marching towards Mosul with the Peshmerga
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Palestinian villages 'get two hours of water a week'

Israeli control over water supplies in the occupied West Bank has left Palestinians desperate.
Palestinian villages 'get two hours of water a week'
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Crypto Wars: Behind the Encryption Debate

Fault Lines investigates the debate over encryption and what's at stake when the US government goes after private data.
Crypto Wars: Behind the Encryption Debate
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Tom Hayden, American New Left stalwart, dies at 76

Founding member of SDS, civil rights activist and ex-husband of Jane Fonda later served 18 years in California assembly.
Tom Hayden, American New Left stalwart, dies at 76
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Haji Ali Dargah: Mumbai mosque to lift ban on women

Haji Ali Dargah trust tells court it will allow women to enter inner sanctum of 15th century mausoleum near Mumbai.
Haji Ali Dargah: Mumbai mosque to lift ban on women
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Battle for Mosul: Turkey-Iraq row over ISIL operation

Turkey says troops used artillery near Mosul but Iraq rejects "participation" claim in ongoing Peshmerga-led offensive.
Battle for Mosul: Turkey-Iraq row over ISIL operation
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How NATO can help Syrian civilians

Many Syrian lives could be saved if NATO would share information they have from the sky.
How NATO can help Syrian civilians
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Coiffeurs and khat offer welcome escape in Madagascar

Life is a struggle for many in Madagascar, and streetside coiffeurs offer an escape, a place to chat and relax.
Coiffeurs and khat offer welcome escape in Madagascar
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Indian police claim killing Maoist fighters in Odisha

Officials say elite force targeted camp in Odisha near border with Andhra Pradesh where about 60 fighters had gathered.
Indian police claim killing Maoist fighters in Odisha
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France: Evacuation of Calais Jungle camp set to start

Refugees and migrants gather at meeting points in preparation for French operation expected to take three days.
France: Evacuation of Calais Jungle camp set to start
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Venezuela opposition: Maduro's government staged a coup

Opposition-controlled parliament says government breached constitution by blocking referendum to oust president.
Venezuela opposition: Maduro's government staged a coup
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Poles join 'umbrella protest' against abortion curbs

Poles join 'umbrella protest' against abortion curbs
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Meet the Eritrea refugee turned rescue volunteer

After seeking asylum in the UK from Eritrea 15 years ago, Amani Teklahaimanot now helps refugees on their way to Europe.
Meet the Eritrea refugee turned rescue volunteer
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Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passes away

Qatar to observe three days of mourning after the former emir, who ruled for more than 20 years, passes away at 84.
Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passes away
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Is Egypt facing a crisis?

A high ranking military officer has been assassinated in Egypt amid a worsening security and economic situation.
Is Egypt facing a crisis?
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Battle for Mosul: Turkey confirms military involvement

PM Yildrim says Turkish troops fired at ISIL positions in Iraq's second largest city after Peshmerga requested help.
Battle for Mosul: Turkey confirms military involvement
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Spain's Socialists lift veto on minority government

Vote paves way to the formation of a minority government headed by conservative party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
Spain's Socialists lift veto on minority government
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Shabaab seizes Somali town after peacekeepers pullout

African Union forces abandon Halgan town in the Hiran region, allowing al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters to enter soon after.
Shabaab seizes Somali town after peacekeepers pullout
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Silencing Kurdish media

As Turkey's media crackdown continues, Kurdish media are feeling the heat.
Silencing Kurdish media
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The blending of Lebanon and Syria

Iran is a conquering shadow behind Lebanon and 'useful' Syria.
The blending of Lebanon and Syria
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WikiLeaks, political hacks and the US election

Is Julian Assange playing a political role, meddling with US electoral affairs, or is WikiLeaks a neutral mouthpiece?
WikiLeaks, political hacks and the US election
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Mapping Africa's natural resources

An overview of the continent's main natural resources.
Mapping Africa's natural resources
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Mexico City's Church of Reconciliation home for LGBT

Although most Catholic Mexicans remain conservative, many are becoming more accepting of the LGBT community.
Mexico City's Church of Reconciliation home for LGBT
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Fighting intensifies in Syria's Aleppo

Syrian rebels warn of "collateral damage" and call on civilians in war-torn city to stay away from government positions.
Fighting intensifies in Syria's Aleppo
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Battle for Mosul: Who controls what

Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Battle for Mosul: Who controls what
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Moroccan elections: Disappointing voter turnout

Turnout seen as reflection of dissastisfaction with governments' performance and politicians' disconnect from reality.
Moroccan elections: Disappointing voter turnout
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The battle for Mosul: The beginning of the end

As Iraqi forces look to regain control of Mosul, both sides are choosing their tactics with an eye to the future.
The battle for Mosul: The beginning of the end
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France: Calais 'jungle' camp refugees clash with police

Tear gas fired at angry refugees, including minors, day before so-called jungle camp is due to be demolished in France.
France: Calais 'jungle' camp refugees clash with police
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Battle for Mosul: Peshmerga seizes Bashiqa from ISIL

President of the Iraqi Kurdish Region Masoud Barzani says Kurdish soldiers had succeeded in recapturing Bashiqa.
Battle for Mosul: Peshmerga seizes Bashiqa from ISIL
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How will the battle for Mosul affect Iraq?

Analysis: What happens in Mosul could determine the future direction of the country.
How will the battle for Mosul affect Iraq?
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Cyber warfare: The new international warfront

Faced with increased cyber attacks, US government is balancing attack on and defense from hackers and cyber criminals.
Cyber warfare: The new international warfront
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Turkey: Police officers killed in Bingol blast

At least 19 people wounded besides the dead in car bombing in southeastern Bingol province where the PKK is active.
Turkey: Police officers killed in Bingol blast
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Developing storm threatens Myanmar, Bangladesh

Tropical depression in northern Bay of Bengal expected to bring flooding to Myanmar and Bangladesh in the coming days.
Developing storm threatens Myanmar, Bangladesh
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Telecom firm AT&T to buy Time Warner for $85bn

Merger, if approved by regulators, to transform AT&T, which does not own content, into a media-entertainment powerhouse.
Telecom firm AT&T to buy Time Warner for $85bn
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Afghanistan: 43 percent rise in estimated opium harvest

Figures from government and UNODC show 10 percent increase in poppy cultivation and 91 percent decrease in eradication.
Afghanistan: 43 percent rise in estimated opium harvest
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Taliban uses drones to film attacks in Afghanistan

Government official plays down significance of release of drone video which purportedly shows Taliban attack in Helmand.
Taliban uses drones to film attacks in Afghanistan
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Nicaragua's great divide

We visit Nicaragua to find out how a massive China-led engineering project is dividing the nation.
Nicaragua's great divide
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Battle for Mosul: Peshmerga target ISIL-held Bashiqa

Kurdish soldiers seek to seize Bashiqa, where Turkish troops are stationed, amid talks over Turkish role in operation.
Battle for Mosul: Peshmerga target ISIL-held Bashiqa
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Prison break in in Arcahaie in hurricane-hit Haiti

More than 170 inmates escape from facility in town north of Port-au-Prince after killing guard and stealing weapons.
Prison break in in Arcahaie in hurricane-hit Haiti
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Air strikes, fighting mark end of Aleppo ceasefire

Heavy clashes erupt in several areas of Syrian city after 'humanitarian pause' announced by Russia ends.
Air strikes, fighting mark end of Aleppo ceasefire
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Residents of Kansas city rally in support of Muslims

Christian community stands together with Somali immigrants after a foiled bomb plot in Garden City targeted them.
Residents of Kansas city rally in support of Muslims
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Is peace achievable in Yemen?

The UN wants to extend a three-day ceasefire in Yemen that all sides have been accused of violating.
Is peace achievable in Yemen?
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Somali pirates free hostages held for nearly five years

Twenty-six Asian sailors, held captive in a small fishing village since 2012, were released on Saturday.
Somali pirates free hostages held for nearly five years
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Turkey attacks US-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria

Escalating clashes highlight conflicting agendas of Turkey and US in increasingly complex battlefield in northern Syria.
Turkey attacks US-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria
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Sulphur cloud from torched plant kills two Iraqis

Fighting rages as nearly 1,000 treated for breathing problems following sulphur plant fire south of key Iraqi city.
Sulphur cloud from torched plant kills two Iraqis
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Egypt upholds Morsi's 20-year prison sentence

Ruling on charges arising from the killing of protesters in 2012 is first final verdict against deposed president.
Egypt upholds Morsi's 20-year prison sentence
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Iraq turns down Turkey's help in battle for Mosul

Prime Minister Abadi says "Iraqis can handle" situation following a meeting with US defence secretary in Baghdad.
Iraq turns down Turkey's help in battle for Mosul
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Libyan forces free 13 foreigners from ISIL captivity

11 Eritrean female captives as well as a Turk and Egyptian are freed as the battle for the city of Sirte continues.
Libyan forces free 13 foreigners from ISIL captivity
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US scientists find new way to convert C02 to green fuel

Unexpected discovery that produces ethanol could be a "building block" towards creating a low-carbon energy system.
US scientists find new way to convert C02 to green fuel
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WikiLeaks: Neutral reporter or political player?

As WikiLeaks hits Hillary Clinton, we ask if it is doing its journalistic mission or interfering in the US election.
WikiLeaks: Neutral reporter or political player?
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Thailand's grief: An unstable economic future ahead?

As Thailand mourns, how will foreign investors deal with the ensuing political instability? Plus, Saudi diversification.
Thailand's grief: An unstable economic future ahead?
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The voices of peace opposing war in India and Pakistan

Activists and artists call for peace as tensions grow between the neighbouring countries.
The voices of peace opposing war in India and Pakistan
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Egypt: Senior military official shot dead in Cairo

General Adel Ragaei dies in hail of bullets in front of his home in Obour City suburb of the capital, relatives say.
Egypt: Senior military official shot dead in Cairo
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Does the ICC target African states?

South Africa plans to quit the ICC which is accused of bias against African countries.
Does the ICC target African states?
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Yemen factions trade blame on ceasefire violations

Arab alliance accuses Houthis of breaching truce, while rebels say their strikes were in response to coalition fire.
Yemen factions trade blame on ceasefire violations
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Risk of famine as severe drought grips Madagascar

Hundreds of thousands of people go hungry as food shortages intensify in the world’s fourth largest island nation.
Risk of famine as severe drought grips Madagascar
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Mexico arrests ex-police chief in missing students case

Federal forces detain fugitive former police chief of Iguala, the southern city where 43 students disappeared in 2014.
Mexico arrests ex-police chief in missing students case
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Europe vs Africa: The refugee double standard

Mehdi Hasan on who is actually bearing the brunt of the refugee crisis.
Europe vs Africa: The refugee double standard
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Iraq: Security forces fight ISIL gunmen in Kirkuk

Attack on oil-rich city comes as Iraqi forces push forward in major military operation to recapture Mosul from ISIL.
Iraq: Security forces fight ISIL gunmen in Kirkuk
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Ex-NATO boss: Libya still a 'model intervention'

"I don't think you can blame Hillary Clinton or NATO," says Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Libya's post-intervention collapse.
Ex-NATO boss: Libya still a 'model intervention'
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The other Bob Dylan

Dylan's silence and support for the Israeli oppressor makes a mockery of his stature as an "angry humanitarian".
The other Bob Dylan
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China: Soon the most visible victim of deglobalisation

China's exports are falling and millions of jobs are at risk.
China: Soon the most visible victim of deglobalisation
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Coding classes open new doors for Syrian refugees

Refugee Code Week aims to train more than 10,000 people across the Middle East in much-needed IT skills.
Coding classes open new doors for Syrian refugees
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Ballinasloe Horse Fair: An ancient Irish tradition

One of Europe's oldest horse fairs, it's also a meeting point for members of the Irish Traveller community.
Ballinasloe Horse Fair: An ancient Irish tradition
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Could Kurdish independence lead to a new Iraq war?

Kurdish representative Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman and Iraq scholar Abbas Kadhim debate the future of Kurdish independence.
Could Kurdish independence lead to a new Iraq war?
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In Europe, Afghan refugees anticiapte deportation

Al Jazeera speaks to Afghan asylum seekers fearing imminent deportation under a new deal between the EU and Afghanistan.
In Europe, Afghan refugees anticiapte deportation
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Hackers cripple US internet in wide-scale cyber attack

WikiLeaks implied its supporters may be behind the attack and asked them to "stop taking down the US internet".
Hackers cripple US internet in wide-scale cyber attack
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Refugees in Morocco set sights on Europe

Hundreds of people in the Bolingo camp are waiting for their chance to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
Refugees in Morocco set sights on Europe
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Siberia: At least 19 killed in helicopter crash

Only three people survive helicopter crash near northwestern city of Novy Urengoy, Russian investigators say.
Siberia: At least 19 killed in helicopter crash
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Malawi's Peter Mutharika dismisses ill health rumours

President says he is in "excellent health", dismissing speculation of illness in first remarks after extended US trip.
Malawi's Peter Mutharika dismisses ill health rumours
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UN blames Syria forces for third chemical attack

Investigators say Syrian government forces were behind a chemical weapons attack on civilians in Idlib province.
UN blames Syria forces for third chemical attack
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North Carolina voters flood polls after voting battle

Long lines at early voting stations after rights advocates fought measures allegedly aimed at suppressing black vote.
North Carolina voters flood polls after voting battle
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Mosul: ISIL may use civilians as human shield, says UN

At least 550 families forced to walk to Mosul by ISIL fighters as Iraqi forces intensify offensive.
Mosul: ISIL may use civilians as human shield, says UN
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Abu Ghraib inmates allowed to sue over alleged torture

US court reinstates lawsuit by four ex-prisoners held in Iraq against military contractors after eight years of appeals.
Abu Ghraib inmates allowed to sue over alleged torture
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India claims killing Pakistan soldiers in border fire

Pakistan refutes claims of confrontation and deaths as India reports sniper fire along disputed Kashmir border.
India claims killing Pakistan soldiers in border fire
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At least 53 killed in Cameroon train derailment

Overloaded passenger train went off the tracks along the route that links capital Yaounde with economic hub Douala.
At least 53 killed in Cameroon train derailment
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Turkey shells Kurdish fighters in Aleppo province

US-backed Kurdish rebels come under Turkish attack in Sheikh Issa town and other areas in northern Aleppo province.
Turkey shells Kurdish fighters in Aleppo province
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Crisis in Libya: Who's to blame?

Former NATO head Anders Fogh Rasmussen defends intervention against Gaddafi, and we debate Kurdish independence in Iraq.
Crisis in Libya: Who's to blame?
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London airport declared safe after 'chemical incident'

Around 500 people evacuated and 26 treated for breathing difficulty, but no elevated chemical readings found.
London airport declared safe after 'chemical incident'
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Muslims stage protest prayers near Rome's Colosseum

Organisers staged demonstrations after authorities closed down five makeshift mosques on administrative grounds.
Muslims stage protest prayers near Rome's Colosseum
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Duterte backtracks on Philippines' 'separation' with US

Philippines' president announces severing of ties not in the best interest of his country after his return from China.
Duterte backtracks on Philippines' 'separation' with US
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US destroyer sails through the South China Sea

American Navy has now conducted four so-called freedom-of-navigation operations in the past year in the disputed waters.
US destroyer sails through the South China Sea
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Burkina Faso: Coup attempt thwarted, says government

Interior minister said coup was attempted on October 8 and blamed it on the dismantled presidential guards.
Burkina Faso: Coup attempt thwarted, says government
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At least four dead in attack on refugee boat near Libya

Armed men on a speedboat attack overcrowded dinghy, leaving at least 25 people missing off the Libyan coast.
At least four dead in attack on refugee boat near Libya
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Morocco restores world's oldest university

The University of al-Qarawiyyin takes steps to preserve decaying medieval manuscripts.
Morocco restores world's oldest university
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Philippine army: 'Abu Sayyaf' attacks S. Korean ship

Ten gunmen board South Korean ship off Tawi Tawi province in southern Philippines and kidnap captain and crew member.
Philippine army: 'Abu Sayyaf' attacks S. Korean ship
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Week in Pictures: From Mosul push to freed Chibok girls

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including the battle for Mosul and the release of girls in Nigeria.
Week in Pictures: From Mosul push to freed Chibok girls
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Typhoon Haima smashes into China

After battering Hong Kong, Haima makes landfall in southern China bringing the risk of flash flooding and landslides.
Typhoon Haima smashes into China
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UN rights chief denounces Aleppo raids as 'war crimes'

UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein says the situation in Syria's Aleppo should be referred to the ICC.
UN rights chief denounces Aleppo raids as 'war crimes'
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Meet Papito, the 'Daddy' of hairdressing in Havana

We speak to Papito of Havana's "Hairdressers' Alley", a cultural project that has nurtured a street of entrepreneurs.
Meet Papito, the 'Daddy' of hairdressing in Havana
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Cinema in Yemen: 'Nothing is impossible'

In a historic Oscars entry, movie by Yemeni director Khadija al-Salami will vie for best foreign language film award.
Cinema in Yemen: 'Nothing is impossible'
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Lebanese oligarchy preserves its interests once again

The move reinforces Hezbollah's supremacy as kingmaker in Lebanon.
Lebanese oligarchy preserves its interests once again
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Why is Facebook targeting Palestinian accounts again?

The social media giant continues to disable Palestinian accounts and pages, activists say.
Why is Facebook targeting Palestinian accounts again?
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China's failed South Korea embrace

Relations between China and South Korea have been quickly descending over the past year.
China's failed South Korea embrace
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Ex-Thai PM Yingluck to fight $1bn fine over rice scheme

Yingluck Shinawatra says she will fight a court ruling demanding nearly $1bn in compensation for a rice subsidy policy.
Ex-Thai PM Yingluck to fight $1bn fine over rice scheme
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The lone wolf of Gaza

Hamas bears no responsibility for rogue actions by individuals striking at Israel.
The lone wolf of Gaza
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Iraq: Explosions, gunfire rock Kirkuk

ISIL claims responsibility for attack on police headquarters as witnesses say fighting is under way in oil-rich city.
Iraq: Explosions, gunfire rock Kirkuk
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South Africa formally applies to quit ICC: Media

Request to withdraw from International Criminal Court comes amid growing concerns that it tries mostly African leaders.
South Africa formally applies to quit ICC: Media
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Venezuela suspends recall vote against President Maduro

A recall vote against Maduro has been suspended, as opposition leaders say they are barred from leaving the country.
Venezuela suspends recall vote against President Maduro
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Fierce ISIL resistance as Iraqi troops move on Mosul

Fourth day of battle to retake ISIL stronghold sees entrance of Iraqi special forces and an advance from the northeast.
Fierce ISIL resistance as Iraqi troops move on Mosul
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What does the campaign reveal about US politics?

Clinton and Trump packed the third and final presidential debate with insults, accusations, and name calling.
What does the campaign reveal about US politics?
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European police arrest 18 over $350m tax-fraud scheme

Crime syndicate used sophisticated infrastructure, including buffer firms, in continent-wide tax-evasion operation.
European police arrest 18 over $350m tax-fraud scheme
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Yemen clashes undermine ceasefire for humanitarian aid

At least 11 people killed on first day of truce aimed at facilitating delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance.
Yemen clashes undermine ceasefire for humanitarian aid
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Hariri backs Michel Aoun as Lebanon's next president

Former prime minister Saad Hariri says supporting Aoun, an ally of Hezbollah, is necessary to protect the country.
Hariri backs Michel Aoun as Lebanon's next president
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Syria: Aleppo attack 'pause' ridiculed by rebels

Opposition fighters denounce temporary ceasefire as effort by Russia and Syrian government to seize rebel-held areas.
Syria: Aleppo attack 'pause' ridiculed by rebels
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Concerns raised over new Bangladesh NGO law

Legislation allows the suspension or termination of an NGO if it makes derogatory remarks about "constitutional bodies".
Concerns raised over new Bangladesh NGO law
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Palestinian stone thrower shot dead by Israeli troops

Incident comes a day after 19-year-old woman was killed by officers who appeared to shoot her as she lay on the ground.
Palestinian stone thrower shot dead by Israeli troops
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Philippines' Duterte in China announces split with US

Filipino president says he prefers "character of an Oriental" after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Philippines' Duterte in China announces split with US
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Grisly Halloween display in Detroit decries US violence

Grandmother replaces traditional decorations with real-life horrors in protest against gun violence and injustice.
Grisly Halloween display in Detroit decries US violence
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Typhoon Haima now heads towards China's Guangdong

After lashing Luzon in northern Philippines, Typhoon Haima now set to bear down on China as a Category 1 typhoon.
Typhoon Haima now heads towards China's Guangdong
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Libya's Revolutionary Musicians: Stronger than Bullets

During the 2011 revolution, Libya's underground musicians emerged to help free their country from Gaddafi's rule.
Libya's Revolutionary Musicians: Stronger than Bullets
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Mosul battle could produce 'humanitarian catastrophe'

Al Jazeera speaks to a resident of Mosul trapped with his family, as battle to retake the city enters its fifth day.
Mosul battle could produce 'humanitarian catastrophe'
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Australia lifts gag order on doctors treating refugees

Doctors are no longer bound by the secrecy provision criminalising speaking out about conditions at refugee prisons.
Australia lifts gag order on doctors treating refugees
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Clowns gather in Mexico City for annual convention

The 21st Latin American convention comes amid reports of clown attacks that has brought bad name to professional clowns.
Clowns gather in Mexico City for annual convention
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Sao Paulo strategy to help drug addicts in Cracolandia

Sao Paulo implements a "harm reduction" programme in Crackland approaching addiction as a health issue, not a crime.
Sao Paulo strategy to help drug addicts in Cracolandia
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Two-pronged offensive launched in battle for Mosul

Fourth day of battle to retake ISIL stronghold sees entrance of Iraqi special forces and advance from northeast.
Two-pronged offensive launched in battle for Mosul
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Can Iraq defeat ISIL without destroying Mosul?

Iraq's more determinant challenges will be to prevent the emergence of "al-Qaeda 3.0".
Can Iraq defeat ISIL without destroying Mosul?
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The people behind Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Meet the backroom staff, advisers, spin doctors and pollsters behind the 2016 US election campaigns.
The people behind Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
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Israel's boycott hypocrisy

How Israel criminalises BDS while boycotting Palestinian Knesset members.
Israel's boycott hypocrisy
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Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Mohamed freed in Somalia

Mohamed, a British national, was detained on Tuesday afternoon along with a driver, fixer and cameraman.
Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Mohamed freed in Somalia
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Showman Trump defensive in final presidential debate

US Republican presidential candidate in tricky territory after failing to answer if he would accept result.
Showman Trump defensive in final presidential debate
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Donald Trump is America

What the US was doing to the world at large is what Americans now fear Trump might do to the US.
Donald Trump is America
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Turkey: Army kills more than 200 YPG fighters in Aleppo

Turkish warplanes strike fighters from People's Protection Units in northern Syrian city as intense battle rages.
Turkey: Army kills more than 200 YPG fighters in Aleppo
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Tunnelling under an ISIL commander's house

Al Jazeera finds tunnels linking houses abandoned by ISIL - an insight into how the group's fighters move undetected.
Tunnelling under an ISIL commander's house
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Uganda: Onchocerciasis-river blindness along the Agogo

Transmission of disease occurs in only 9 of 36 Ugandan districts since eradication efforts began.
Uganda: Onchocerciasis-river blindness along the Agogo
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Super Typhoon Haima batters northern Philippines

Homes, schools and crops destroyed as powerful typhoon strikes main island of Luzon, but no reports of deaths.
Super Typhoon Haima batters northern Philippines
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Growing food with seawater and solar power

World's first mass-scale facility that grows tomatoes without soil, fresh water, or fossil fuels launches in Australia.
Growing food with seawater and solar power
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US elections: Trump and Clinton to spar in final debate

Debate in Las Vegas is perhaps last opportunity for Trump to turn around a race that appears to be slipping away.
US elections: Trump and Clinton to spar in final debate
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Is the DRC president clinging on to power?

Judges are allowing Joseph Kabila to remain president after he was supposed to step down.
Is the DRC president clinging on to power?
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Russia extends 'humanitarian pause' in Aleppo attack

Moscow and Damascus say halt in air strikes will continue to allow civilians and rebels to flee the besieged city.
Russia extends 'humanitarian pause' in Aleppo attack
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Millions on alert as Typhoon Haima hits Philippines

Authorities warn of giant storm surges and destructive winds, suspending flights to the north and closing schools.
Millions on alert as Typhoon Haima hits Philippines
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Brazil arrests key figure behind Rousseff impeachment

Eduardo Cunha, former lower house speaker, arrested as part of a probe into corruption at oil giant Petrobras.
Brazil arrests key figure behind Rousseff impeachment
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Alleged killer of Nazimuddin Samad is innocent: wife

Police say Rashedun Nabi Bhuiyan led a team who shot and bludgeoned to death secular blogger Nazimuddin Samad in April.
Alleged killer of Nazimuddin Samad is innocent: wife
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The psychological warfare of presidential debate guests

Donald Trump invites Barack Obama's half-brother to debate; Hillary Clinton's guests are self-made billionaires.
The psychological warfare of presidential debate guests
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UN: Food aid for 80,000 Rohingya blocked by Myanmar

Military clampdown following unrest has prevented any supplies from reaching Muslim minority group in Rakhine state.
UN: Food aid for 80,000 Rohingya blocked by Myanmar
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UK rejects call for dental checks on child refugees

Conservative Party MP David Davies demanded dental checks after claims child refugees were older than they claimed.
UK rejects call for dental checks on child refugees
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Mosul: Iraqi general calls for ISIL fighters' surrender

Ultimatum made to about 6,000 combatants holed up in Iraq's second-largest city as coalition forces steadily advance.
Mosul: Iraqi general calls for ISIL fighters' surrender
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Why the Supreme Court is a US election issue

The appointment of federal justices is arguably the most lasting legacy of any president.
Why the Supreme Court is a US election issue
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Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Mohamed detained in Somalia

Reporter arrested by Somali security agents in the capital, Mogadishu, along with a driver, fixer and cameraman.
Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Mohamed detained in Somalia
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A belated victory for Egypt's 'golden general'

The fates of Hosni Mubarak and General El-Shazly collided in Tahrir, with one honoured in death and the other disgraced.
A belated victory for Egypt's 'golden general'
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Police van rams protesters outside US embassy in Manila

Almost 1,000 people had gathered in the capital supporting President Duterte's comments on loosening ties with the US.
Police van rams protesters outside US embassy in Manila
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Catalonia's Last Bullfight

A look at opposing sides of Catalan bullfighting, to some a cruel sport, to others a revered Spanish tradition.
Catalonia's Last Bullfight
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US soldier killed in attack at Kabul army base

International troops shoot dead attacker in Afghan army uniform who also wounded several American soldiers.
US soldier killed in attack at Kabul army base
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Iraqi civilians may face abuse, torture in Mosul battle

Iraqi government must ensure appalling abuses against civilians do not happen in Mosul battle, report says.
Iraqi civilians may face abuse, torture in Mosul battle
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Third of Chibok girls 'unwilling to leave Boko Haram'

Over 100 Nigerian girls missing since 2014 could either be radicalised or ashamed to return, Chibok negotiator says.
Third of Chibok girls 'unwilling to leave Boko Haram'
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Hope for Australia's indigenous

We investigate how the Australian town of Bourke is trying to save their indigenous youth from a life of crime.
Hope for Australia's indigenous
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Qatar retrospective exhibits Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi

Iraqi artist's major retrospective in Doha is a "manifesto" against events following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Qatar retrospective exhibits Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi
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Tehran court sentences Iranian-Americans for 'spying'

Detentions of Siamak Namazi and his father Baquer, a former UNICEF worker, comes amid a crackdown on dual citizens.
Tehran court sentences Iranian-Americans for 'spying'
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The day after the battle for Mosul

As battle for Mosul begins, Iraq and the US must develop a humanitarian and political strategy before the fighting ends.
The day after the battle for Mosul
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China's Hainan island slammed by Typhoon Sarika

Flights cancelled and roads rendered impassable after the raging storm uprooted tress and triggering heavy rain.
China's Hainan island slammed by Typhoon Sarika
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Iraqi forces advance towards Mosul amid ISIL resistance

Fighting enters third day as Iraqi forces backed by coalition air strikes push towards last major ISIL stronghold.
Iraqi forces advance towards Mosul amid ISIL resistance
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The Canary and leftist media find sudden success in UK

Why has The Canary has become one of the most successful left-wing websites, attracting both supporters and controversy?
The Canary and leftist media find sudden success in UK
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US: Meet the man on a mission to get the black vote out

In a Baltimore neighbourhood plagued by murders, "Doc" Cheatham thinks change is possible - if people register to vote.
US: Meet the man on a mission to get the black vote out
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Healthcare: Insuring the Uninsured

We investigate the need for healthcare reform in the US and whether healthcare for all really is the best solution.
Healthcare: Insuring the Uninsured
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The battle for Mosul is about much more than only Mosul

The future of Syria and Iraq will be shaped significantly by the outcome of the battle of Mosul that is now underway.
The battle for Mosul is about much more than only Mosul
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WikiLeaks: Ecuador admits cutting Assange's internet

Leftist government says it exercised "sovereign right" by temporarily restricting WikiLeaks founder's connection.
WikiLeaks: Ecuador admits cutting Assange's internet
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Ukraine's angry volunteer brigades at the war front

Many volunteers disapprove of their government's handling of the war, referring to it as the Anti-Terrorist Operation.
Ukraine's angry volunteer brigades at the war front
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Hong Kong: Tensions flare over pro-freedom lawmakers

Pro-China politicians stage walk-out of legislative session to halt swearing-in of two pro-independence lawmakers.
Hong Kong: Tensions flare over pro-freedom lawmakers
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Is Arizona the new election battleground?

The Clinton campaign tries to make inroads in the state that has voted Republican since 1996.
Is Arizona the new election battleground?
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Why does the battle for Mosul matter to Turkey?

Turkey appears determined to join the offensive against ISIL but Iraq says Turkish troops will breach sovereignty.
Why does the battle for Mosul matter to Turkey?
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DRC opposition rejects vote delay, calls for strike

Move to postpone this year's presidential election to April 2018 called a "flagrant violation" of the constitution.
DRC opposition rejects vote delay, calls for strike
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Explosives, booby traps slow down Mosul offensive

Iraqi officers say gains are made, but Al Jazeera's reporter says the advance is not as formidable as the first day.
Explosives, booby traps slow down Mosul offensive
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Erdogan: We have a historical responsibility in Iraq

Turkish president says Ankara will join Mosul battle, voicing concern for future of Sunni Arab and Turkmens in the city.
Erdogan: We have a historical responsibility in Iraq
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Somalia: Fierce fighting erupts in Afgoye

Battles between Somali troops and suspected al-Shabab fighters erupt in Afgoye, some 30km northwest of the capital.
Somalia: Fierce fighting erupts in Afgoye
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KRG: Mosul victory depends on ISIL fighters' morale

Iraqi Kurdish Foreign Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir speaks to Al Jazeera about the battle for Mosul and post-ISIL plans.
KRG: Mosul victory depends on ISIL fighters' morale
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A look into America's NSM neo-Nazis

A photographer followed members of the National Socialist Movement for a year, until her project came to a dramatic end.
A look into America's NSM neo-Nazis
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UNESCO adopts anti-Israel resolution on al-Aqsa Mosque

UN agency passes resolution that criticises Israeli policies around al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.
UNESCO adopts anti-Israel resolution on al-Aqsa Mosque
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The Lives of Black Women

Fault Lines explores the lesser-known stories of black women who have fallen victim to police violence in the US.
The Lives of Black Women
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Aleppo and the myth of Syria's sovereignty

The narrative of sovereignty by the Syrian government is based on a number of myths.
Aleppo and the myth of Syria's sovereignty
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Israelis 'train with stun grenades' among civilians

Israeli border police carry out stun grenade training in an East Jerusalem neighbourhood, new video appears to show.
Israelis 'train with stun grenades' among civilians
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Immigration: No Way Out

How has immigration policy in the US divided the community?
Immigration: No Way Out
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Typhoon Sarika batters China's Hainan

Half a million people evacuated as storm makes landfall on China's southern island province.
Typhoon Sarika batters China's Hainan
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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