Trump says US-North Korea talks in New York 'very positive'

US president says a denuclearisation deal with Pyongyang might require more than one meeting.
Trump says US-North Korea talks in New York 'very positive'
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Mosul's body collectors

A group of 30 volunteers has collected more than 1,200 dead bodies from beneath of the rubble of the destroyed city.
Mosul's body collectors
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Kenyans protest over $90m missing from National Youth Service

Dozens linked to government agency set up to help young people are under investigation.
Kenyans protest over $90m missing from National Youth Service
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Racism with Roseanne, in real time

The Roseanne saga confirmed that in the US, some forms of racism are opposed vehemently, while others remain tolerated.
Racism with Roseanne, in real time
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Syria: US-backed SDF challenges Assad military threats

SDF says Assad's threat of a military confrontation with the group will only bring more 'destruction'.
Syria: US-backed SDF challenges Assad military threats
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Iran's Evin prison, Ansar-e Hezbollah face new US sanctions

Two entities, six individuals and a technology group accused of acting on behalf of the government to silence dissent.
Iran's Evin prison, Ansar-e Hezbollah face new US sanctions
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Match-fixer pictured metres away from international players

While there is no suggestion sportsmen are involved in cricket scam, image demonstrates how adept match-fixers are.
Match-fixer pictured metres away from international players
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EU to impose measures against 'unacceptable' US metal tariffs

The European Union will announce retaliatory measures following US decision to impose steel and aluminium tariffs.
EU to impose measures against 'unacceptable' US metal tariffs
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Russia is celebrating a thaw with the West prematurely

Visits by French and German heads of states to Russia have given false hopes that the Kremlin and the West have made up.
Russia is celebrating a thaw with the West prematurely
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UN agencies appeal for funds for Syrian refugees to avoid cuts

The war in Syria has created the world’s largest refugee crisis and the international community has funded less than one-third of the $5.6bn required to support them.
UN agencies appeal for funds for Syrian refugees to avoid cuts
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US hits EU, Mexico and Canada with steel, aluminum tariffs

US officials announced it was moving ahead with tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU, Mexico and Canada.
US hits EU, Mexico and Canada with steel, aluminum tariffs
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Beijing's Brutal Evictions

Mass evictions and demolitions in the Chinese capital have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes.
Beijing's Brutal Evictions
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Denmark passes law banning face veil in public spaces

Ban follows similar restrictions on full face veils in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Bulgaria and parts of Switzerland.
Denmark passes law banning face veil in public spaces
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Israel approves more than 2,000 settlement units in West Bank

Since US President Donald Trump came to office, Israel has approved construction of more than 14,000 settlement units.
Israel approves more than 2,000 settlement units in West Bank
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Despite bloody state repression, Nicaraguans will not be silenced

The Ortega administration should not pretend to be open to dialogue while killing protesters in the streets.
Despite bloody state repression, Nicaraguans will not be silenced
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Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov meets Kim Jong-un

Lavrov-Kim meeting in Pyongyang is the first time the Korean leader met a top Russian official.
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov meets Kim Jong-un
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Growing anger over South Africa's stalled land reform

There are still tens of thousands of people waiting since the 1990s for land titles to be issued.
Growing anger over South Africa's stalled land reform
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'Shells still land in our areas': Ramadan in war-torn Taiz

Yemenis suffer with limited access to food and water during the holy month, after more than three years of war.
'Shells still land in our areas': Ramadan in war-torn Taiz
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A record warm May in northern Europe

It hasn't just been a little warmer than usual, it's like mid-summer.
A record warm May in northern Europe
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Narendra Modi's BJP party suffers setback in by-election

Ruling BJP party loses simple majority in the lower house of the Indian parliament as counting still under way.
Narendra Modi's BJP party suffers setback in by-election
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Is socialism to blame for Venezuela’s never-ending crisis?

Though '21st-century socialism' is implicated in Venezuela's collapse, so too are many characteristics of capitalism.
Is socialism to blame for Venezuela’s never-ending crisis?
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In symbolic nod to India, US Pacific Command changes name

Name-change to Indo-Pacific Command underscores the growing importance of India to the Pentagon.
In symbolic nod to India, US Pacific Command changes name
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SNP report outlines new prospectus for Scottish independence

Mixed feelings among MSPs as Scottish Nationalist Party releases roadmap for potential independence.
SNP report outlines new prospectus for Scottish independence
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Nigeria bushmeat industry rebounds after Ebola outbreak

The meat business was brought to its knees by the 2014 West Africa Ebola upsurge but is now slowly recovering.
Nigeria bushmeat industry rebounds after Ebola outbreak
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Syria's Assad vows to retake areas held by US-backed Kurds

United States should learn the lesson of Iraq and get out of Syria, President Bashar al-Assad says.
Syria's Assad vows to retake areas held by US-backed Kurds
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As Assam counts its citizens, Muslims fear they may be left out

More than 7 million people, including 2.9 million married women, asked to prove citizenship as part of massive exercise.
As Assam counts its citizens, Muslims fear they may be left out
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Hungary rights activists risk prison under 'Stop-Soros' bill

Draft bill, named after Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, targets NGOs and people who help refugees.
Hungary rights activists risk prison under 'Stop-Soros' bill
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Several wounded after gunmen attack Saudi military base in Taif

Two men attacked National Guard facility after killing a policeman and seizing his car, news report says.
Several wounded after gunmen attack Saudi military base in Taif
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Brazil oil workers walk out as truckers' strike eases

Protest takes place against the backdrop of a nine-day strike by truckers that has blocked roads and led to shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies across Brazil.
Brazil oil workers walk out as truckers' strike eases
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More Nicaragua protesters killed in Mother's Day march

At least three killed in largest anti-government demonstration in decades demanding President Daniel Ortega to resign.
More Nicaragua protesters killed in Mother's Day march
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Kosovo: Murder in Mitrovica

What does the killing of a Kosovo Serb politician reveal about the deep fault lines running through the Balkan state?
Kosovo: Murder in Mitrovica
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North Korea's Kim Yong-chol holds nuclear talks with Mike Pompeo

Russian FM arrives in North Korea for talks as top nuclear envoys to hold discussions again in the US later Thursday.
North Korea's Kim Yong-chol holds nuclear talks with Mike Pompeo
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Raped Rohingya women due to give birth in refugee camps

UN expects 25,000 babies will be born in May-June at refugee camps after 700,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar's crackdown last year.
Raped Rohingya women due to give birth in refugee camps
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Quebec mosque attack survivors demand ban on assault weapons

Muslim community, still coping with last year's deadly shooting, calls for outright ban on assault rifles in Canada.
Quebec mosque attack survivors demand ban on assault weapons
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Iraq: Vote fraud allegations trigger recount, fear of turmoil

Electoral commission cancelling results from more than 1,000 polling stations used in this month's parliamentary vote.
Iraq: Vote fraud allegations trigger recount, fear of turmoil
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Italy: 'New possibilities' for coalition government

PM-designate puts technocrat government formation on hold to allow for possible compromise by populist parties.
Italy: 'New possibilities' for coalition government
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Arkady Babchenko reported killed in Ukraine appears alive

Ukrainian Security Service says it staged the Russian journalist's death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Arkady Babchenko reported killed in Ukraine appears alive
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Babcock Ranch aims to be first solar-powered town in US

Development near Fort Myers in Florida, with more than 340,000 solar panels, aspires to be a model of sustainability.
Babcock Ranch aims to be first solar-powered town in US
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Jordanians protest proposed income tax legislation

Members of more than 33 trade unions, along with numerous private-sector employees, took part in Wednesday’s strike.
Jordanians protest proposed income tax legislation
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Greece at a stand still as thousands strike against austerity

Thousands flooded the capital, Athens, amid swelling anger over the government's ongoing austerity measures.
Greece at a stand still as thousands strike against austerity
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How a letter by a Catholic archbishop incensed India's BJP

Archbishop Couto's letter should be seen in the context of growing anti-minority sentiment in India.
How a letter by a Catholic archbishop incensed India's BJP
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Concern over Saudi arrests of women's rights activists

Crackdown ahead of the lifting of a driving ban on women casts doubt over Saudi's approach to reforms.
Concern over Saudi arrests of women's rights activists
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On a Knife Edge: The Life of a Young Lakota Warrior

A Lakota teenager growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation confronts the injustices facing his people.
On a Knife Edge: The Life of a Young Lakota Warrior
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Paris police dismantle largest makeshift refugee camp

Police begin clearing out 1,500 refugees and migrants from Millennaire camp in French capital for security reasons.
Paris police dismantle largest makeshift refugee camp
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South Asia's summer monsoon starts early

The forecast is for an average rainy season but distribution of rain and intense thunderstorms will be uneven.
South Asia's summer monsoon starts early
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Italy's crisis is about to get much worse

The Italian president's veto on a proposed populist cabinet will have dire consequences.
Italy's crisis is about to get much worse
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The legacy of the oldest Palestinian pharmacy in Jaffa

El-Kamal Pharmacy, owned by the Geday family, has been a staple of Jaffa's al-Ajami neighbourhood for almost 100 years.
The legacy of the oldest Palestinian pharmacy in Jaffa
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The blockade that unblocked art empowerment in Qatar

Amid the Saudi-led blockade on Qatar, national youth used their artistic creativity in defending their country.
The blockade that unblocked art empowerment in Qatar
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'This is a sellout': Anger as Greece approves power plant sales

Greece's Eurozone partners and creditors have ordered Public Power Corporation to share access to their abundant coal resources in the name of fair competition.
'This is a sellout': Anger as Greece approves power plant sales
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Zimbabwe to hold first post-Mugabe elections on July 30

Vote will be the first in more than 30 years held without former longtime ruler Robert Mugabe on the ballot.
Zimbabwe to hold first post-Mugabe elections on July 30
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Volunteers, NGOs 'filled void' in Grenfell Tower fire aftermath

Voluntary organisations played key role to meet victims' needs in the days after deadly London blaze, report says.
Volunteers, NGOs 'filled void' in Grenfell Tower fire aftermath
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Kuwait proposes 'international protection' for Palestinians

Draft resolution circulated at the UNSC calls for safety guarantees for the Palestinian civilian population.
Kuwait proposes 'international protection' for Palestinians
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Gunfight under way amid explosions in Kabul

Afghan forces exchange fire against attackers after twin car-bomb blasts at checkpoint near the interior ministry.
Gunfight under way amid explosions in Kabul
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Papua New Guinea to ban Facebook for a month

Pacific nation says it will shut down the social media site as it identifies phoney accounts and blocks fake news.
Papua New Guinea to ban Facebook for a month
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Brazil protesters aim to 'overthrow the Temer government'

Demonstrations continue as action against poor public services, high living costs, and political corruption is demanded.
Brazil protesters aim to 'overthrow the Temer government'
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Mexican journalist Hector Gonzalez Antonio beaten to death

Body of Hector Gonzalez Antonio dumped in Tamaulipas, taking toll of slain media workers to six this year in Mexico.
Mexican journalist Hector Gonzalez Antonio beaten to death
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ABC cancels Roseanne show after star's 'abhorrent' tweets

Network issued a statement condemning Barr's racist comments towards ex-Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, calling them 'abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values'.
ABC cancels Roseanne show after star's 'abhorrent' tweets
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The Last Nomads of Morocco

Morocco's nomadic tribes are gradually giving up their traditional way of life to offer their children formal education.
The Last Nomads of Morocco
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North Korean envoy to meet US secretary of state Pompeo

Kim Yong-chol, North Korean leader's right-hand man, to told high-level talks in the US on a possible June 12 summit.
North Korean envoy to meet US secretary of state Pompeo
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Brazil: Oil workers threaten strike action amid truckers' protest

A Petrobras oil workers union has said it plans its own 72-hour walkout starting on Wednesday
Brazil: Oil workers threaten strike action amid truckers' protest
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Why we should be cautious about the 'game-changer' Ebola vaccine

Despite being widely celebrated, the Ebola vaccine might not prove as effective as it is advertised to be.
Why we should be cautious about the 'game-changer' Ebola vaccine
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Canada to buy controversial Trans Mountain pipeline

Environmentalists vow to continue fighting after Trudeau government approves the purchase of the 1,000km project.
Canada to buy controversial Trans Mountain pipeline
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Turkey slams Macron over Erdogan magazine cover support

French magazine Le Point splashed a photo of the Turkish president on its May 24 edition calling him a "dictator".
Turkey slams Macron over Erdogan magazine cover support
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Paraguay's President Horacio Cortes offers resignation

Cartes presents his resignation to Congress so that he can legally take office as a senator on July 1.
Paraguay's President Horacio Cortes offers resignation
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Trials of ISIL widows in Iraq

Up to 1000 women are on trial in Iraq for 'joining and supporting' the ISIL armed group.
Trials of ISIL widows in Iraq
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Al Jazeera defends cricket match-fixing film after ICC criticism

World's cricket body said Doha-based network should have shared evidence before broadcasting investigative documentary.
Al Jazeera defends cricket match-fixing film after ICC criticism
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Russia, US and Jordan discuss need to preserve truce in Syria

The announcement of talks came as it was reported that Syrian government forces were being sent to the region in preparation for an offensive.
Russia, US and Jordan discuss need to preserve truce in Syria
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Nicaragua: Deadly crackdown on protests fuels further unrest

The death toll after more than a month of unrest reaches 84 as dissidents increasingly resort to riots and violence.
Nicaragua: Deadly crackdown on protests fuels further unrest
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Israel intercepts Gaza boat after setting sail to break blockade

Vessel carrying Palestinian patients, students and activists was captured by Israeli warships and taken to Ashdod port.
Israel intercepts Gaza boat after setting sail to break blockade
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Colombia's presidential runoff: What to expect

Second-round showdown between Ivan Duque and Gustavo Petro will likely impact a still fragile peace agreement with the FARC.
Colombia's presidential runoff: What to expect
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Afghan forces night raid kills civlians in Nangarhar

At least nine people were killed after security forces raided homes in Charparhar district.
Afghan forces night raid kills civlians in Nangarhar
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How Iraqis are using art to speak truth to power

Some Iraqis believe art is a powerful tool for holding those in power to account after years of conflict and widespread corruption.
How Iraqis are using art to speak truth to power
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Libya's rival leaders agree to hold elections in December

Representatives from 20 countries met in the French capital to agree on a political roadmap.
Libya's rival leaders agree to hold elections in December
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How will the US nuclear deal pullout affect Iran's economy?

US withdrawal from the JCPOA could be a blessing in disguise for Iran's economy.
How will the US nuclear deal pullout affect Iran's economy?
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Antarctic sanctuary: The Weddell Sea quest

We join Greenpeace on their Antarctica expedition as they fight for the creation of the world's largest protected area.
Antarctic sanctuary: The Weddell Sea quest
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Flotilla carrying Gaza wounded breaks 'unbearable' siege

A boat carrying 25 Palestinians has set off from Gaza's port with intention of reaching Cyprus, defying a 12-year siege.
Flotilla carrying Gaza wounded breaks 'unbearable' siege
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'In Africa, many people denigrate the disabled': Ivorian artist fights stigma

Traore Adama speaks to Al Jazeera about the hardships he faces in a country where 'nobody, not even the government thinks of us' when it comes to 'means of transport'.
'In Africa, many people denigrate the disabled': Ivorian artist fights stigma
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Subtropical storm Alberto makes landfall in Florida

Year's first named Atlantic storm has passed the coast at Laguna Beach with winds of 72km/h, US meteorologists say.
Subtropical storm Alberto makes landfall in Florida
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Cavusoglu to speak at commemoration in Germany amid strained ties

Ankara says minister will speak at commemoration of a racist arson attack despite speech ban on Turkish politicians.
Cavusoglu to speak at commemoration in Germany amid strained ties
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Liege shooting: Gunman kills at least three in Belgian city

Shooter kills two police officers and a passer-by before being shot dead in eastern city.
Liege shooting: Gunman kills at least three in Belgian city
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Starbucks staff undergo racial bias training

Move comes as part of efforts to undo the damage its reputation suffered following the widely publicised arrest of two black customers at one of its stores.
Starbucks staff undergo racial bias training
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Roman Abramovich reportedly granted Israeli citizenship

Israeli media reports say Russian billionaire and Chelsea club owner given citizenship after visa delays in the UK.
Roman Abramovich reportedly granted Israeli citizenship
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Developing cyclone threatens Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

Huge amounts of rain have already fallen on parts of Myanmar as an area of low pressure develops in the Bay of Bengal.
Developing cyclone threatens Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
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Yemeni forces advance to within 20km of Houthi-held Hodeidah

Saudi-backed fighters battling Houthi rebels on the march towards Hodeidah city, the main conduit for humanitarian aid.
Yemeni forces advance to within 20km of Houthi-held Hodeidah
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Years-long search for missing Malaysian airliner to end

Malaysia Airlines MH370 vanished in March 2014 with 239 people on board - one of aviation's greatest mysteries.
Years-long search for missing Malaysian airliner to end
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Israeli army says 'projectiles' fired into Israel from Gaza

Palestinians security forces says Israeli tanks struck observation points belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Israeli army says 'projectiles' fired into Israel from Gaza
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Burundi 'insulted' by French gift of donkeys to village

Bujumbura officials quarantined the animals suspecting a subliminal message behind the gift.
Burundi 'insulted' by French gift of donkeys to village
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Reports: Former North Korean spy chief heads to US for talks

Kim Yong-chol, considered Kim Jong-un's right-hand man, was reportedly seen leaving for New York from China.
Reports: Former North Korean spy chief heads to US for talks
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World's largest freshwater pearl put up for Dutch auction

'The Sleeping Lion' is going on sale at a public auction in the Netherlands on May 31, with top estimates valuing it at $632,000.
World's largest freshwater pearl put up for Dutch auction
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Israeli bill to ban filming soldiers on duty condemned

Palestinian journalist union says bill against photographing Israeli soldiers on duty is attempt to escape punishment.
Israeli bill to ban filming soldiers on duty condemned
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Sri Lanka cricket officials call for probe into match-fixing

Hours after Al Jazeera's documentary on cricket match-fixing aired, Sri Lanka's cricket board suspended two persons involved and called for a criminal investigation into the alleged corruption.
Sri Lanka cricket officials call for probe into match-fixing
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More than 1,000 Saudi troops killed in Yemen since war began

Since Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015, thousands of Houthi rebels have also been killed.
More than 1,000 Saudi troops killed in Yemen since war began
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'Spider-Man' of Paris rescues dangling child

Mamoudou Gassama, an undocumented immigrant from Mali, scaled a building in and rescued a child dangling from the fourth floor.
'Spider-Man' of Paris rescues dangling child
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Match-fixers fired, call for criminal probe after Al Jazeera film

Sri Lankan groundsman who admitted to doctoring pitch and accused player sacked as ICC pledges investigation.
Match-fixers fired, call for criminal probe after Al Jazeera film
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European Commission unveils proposal for single-use plastics ban

European Commission seeks ban on items such as plastic cotton buds and cutlery in an effort to combat ocean pollution.
European Commission unveils proposal for single-use plastics ban
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Exclusive: Al Jazeera exposes the match-fixer from Mumbai

Aneel Munawar, who is part of a syndicate controlling India's betting market, promises undercover reporter big returns.
Exclusive: Al Jazeera exposes the match-fixer from Mumbai
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EU prepares to hit Venezuela with new sanctions

Bloc agrees to 'swiftly' adopt new sanctions against Venezuelan officials following vote which 'lacked credibility'
EU prepares to hit Venezuela with new sanctions
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Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed and the survival of the ruling EPRDF

Will Ethiopia's new prime minister manage to introduce change and push the country towards democratisation?
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed and the survival of the ruling EPRDF
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Italy: New interim PM to setup government quickly for fresh vote

Italy's president has appointed a former IMF economist, Carlo Cottarelli, as interim prime minister.
Italy: New interim PM to setup government quickly for fresh vote
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Can Mohammed bin Salman's PR spin doctors fix Saudi's image?

The recent arrests of female rights activists don't match the rhetoric that Saudi Arabia is a reforming country.
Can Mohammed bin Salman's PR spin doctors fix Saudi's image?
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Is Egypt's crackdown on dissent tied to plan to lift subsidies?

The recent spate of arrests in Egypt has many observers worried.
Is Egypt's crackdown on dissent tied to plan to lift subsidies?
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US exhibit 'Artifacts' offers view into lives of troops, refugees

The new exhibit at National Veteran's Art Museum leads visitors through a maze of troubled memories - objects that were carried by refugees or made by soldiers in recent war zones.
US exhibit 'Artifacts' offers view into lives of troops, refugees
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Alas, poor Bernard Lewis, a fellow of infinite jest

On Bernard Lewis and 'his extraordinary capacity for getting everything wrong'.
Alas, poor Bernard Lewis, a fellow of infinite jest
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Thaw in Korean relations triggers price surge along DMZ

It is not the first time a summit between North and South Korea led to spike in prices along the Demilitarized Zone.
Thaw in Korean relations triggers price surge along DMZ
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Italy PM-designate promises new election in 2019

Carlo Cottarelli chosen interim prime minister after Italian president vetoes populist cabinet choice.
Italy PM-designate promises new election in 2019
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Palestinian medics struggle to provide healthcare amid attacks

Occupied Territories experiences second highest number of attacks on health workers after Syria.
Palestinian medics struggle to provide healthcare amid attacks
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Non-Muslim women take on Ramadan hijab challenge

Women of all faiths are wearing the hijab during the holy month in solidarity with Muslim women who face discrimination.
Non-Muslim women take on Ramadan hijab challenge
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Pakistan names former judge as caretaker prime minister

Ex-chief justice Nasir-ul-Mulk, who will take over on June 1, is responsible for Pakistan's upcoming general election.
Pakistan names former judge as caretaker prime minister
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Ex-FARC rebels eye Gustavo Petro as Colombia's new hope

Many former FARC fighters see the presidential candidate building a lasting peace in the country if he wins.
Ex-FARC rebels eye Gustavo Petro as Colombia's new hope
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Libya's rival factions to meet in Paris to end political deadlock

It has been more than two years since the UN-backed Libyan political agreement was signed, but it has not been implemented yet.
Libya's rival factions to meet in Paris to end political deadlock
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Maryland slammed by raging flash floods

Cars swept away in Ellicott City as violent thunderstorms batter the eastern US state.
Maryland slammed by raging flash floods
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Wife of Korean Air chief questioned over assault claims

South Korean police summon Lee Myung-hee after more than 10 former and current employees alleged abuse.
Wife of Korean Air chief questioned over assault claims
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France hails Malian hero who saved toddler from Paris balcony

Migrant Mamoudou Gassama was filmed racing up an apartment building to save a dangling toddler about to fall.
France hails Malian hero who saved toddler from Paris balcony
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What can Palestinians expect from the ICC?

The International Criminal Court has become a court of last resort for Palestinians.
What can Palestinians expect from the ICC?
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Samso: The green island

On the fully sustainable island of Samso, people are living not only greener lives, but also more profitable ones.
Samso: The green island
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In Greek economy's vicious cycle, workers lose most

Experts say consumer prices have not fallen with ordinary Greeks paying the price of creditor-imposed austerity.
In Greek economy's vicious cycle, workers lose most
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Exclusive: Al Jazeera exposes players cashing in on match-fixing

Pakistan's Hasan Raza and Sri Lanka's Jeevantha Kulatunga and Dilhara Lokuhettige among players willing to participate.
Exclusive: Al Jazeera exposes players cashing in on match-fixing
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Japan: What my tattoo means to me

Japanese people explore their country's historical and cultural relationship with tattoos and the controversy today.
Japan: What my tattoo means to me
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Guinea's Conde reshuffles government as political tensions rise

President Alpha Conde replaces three out of 33 ministers as he faces strikes in the mining sector and civil unrest.
Guinea's Conde reshuffles government as political tensions rise
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Deadly Nipah virus claims lives in India

An outbreak of the rare virus in Kerala this month has killed more than a dozen people.
Deadly Nipah virus claims lives in India
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What has South Africa's president achieved in first 100 days?

Cyril Ramaphosa says he is bringing reforms but the opposition insists he must do more to end corruption.
What has South Africa's president achieved in first 100 days?
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Egypt arrests former Sisi campaigner turned critic

The arrest of Hazim Abdelazim is the latest in Egypt's ongoing crackdown on dissenting voices.
Egypt arrests former Sisi campaigner turned critic
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Spain: Hundreds of people rescued from the Mediterranean sea

At least 6,872 people have been rescued while trying to enter Spain by sea so far this year, according to the IOM.
Spain: Hundreds of people rescued from the Mediterranean sea
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US-North Korea officials hold talks ahead of Trump-Kim summit

State Department says a US delegation held talks with officials from North Korea inside the Demilitarized Zone.
US-North Korea officials hold talks ahead of Trump-Kim summit
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Italy: PM-designate gives up attempt to form populist government

Giuseppe Conte abandons his mandate to form a new government after meeting with President Sergio Mattarella.
Italy: PM-designate gives up attempt to form populist government
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China anger over US 'provocation' in South China Sea

China's defence ministry says US warships sailing near Paracel Islands seriously infringe Chinese sovereignty.
China anger over US 'provocation' in South China Sea
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Israel begins building marine barrier along Gaza border

Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman says the new barrier will prevent the 'possibility of infiltrating' Israel by sea.
Israel begins building marine barrier along Gaza border
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Boats carrying Gaza patients set for bid to break Israel blockade

Two boats aim to defy the Israeli blockade as thousands of Palestinians wounded by the Israeli snipers in recent protests struggle for help.
Boats carrying Gaza patients set for bid to break Israel blockade
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One family, three women, 70 years in exile

The collective story of being a female Palestinian refugee in Lebanon as seen through the lives of a family of women.
One family, three women, 70 years in exile
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New York disability advocates push to improve transport access

Advocates say that a lack of accessible transport is part of the reason less than 30 percent of disabled people in New York can work.
New York disability advocates push to improve transport access
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Week in pictures: From Nipah virus in India to Ebola in DRC

A photo roundup of some of last week's events, including Paris protests, heatwave in Pakistan and floods in Sri Lanka.
Week in pictures: From Nipah virus in India to Ebola in DRC
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Berlin: Thousands gather for far-right AfD and counterrallies

The far-right AfD's rally on Sunday will be met with counter-demonstrations by pro-refugee groups and others.
Berlin: Thousands gather for far-right AfD and counterrallies
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Turkey slams Germany for allowing pro-Kurdish rally in Cologne

Turkish foreign ministry calls Berlin's move 'the latest example of double standards' by Germany.
Turkey slams Germany for allowing pro-Kurdish rally in Cologne
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Ad politics: How Mexico's government controls journalism

Government advertising provides a lifeline to Mexico's media outlets, but it comes at a price - their independence.
Ad politics: How Mexico's government controls journalism
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Greece: Attack on anti-fascists comes amid far-right surge

A far-right attack on anti-fascists in Perama comes on the heels of a surge in violence targeting migrants and others.
Greece: Attack on anti-fascists comes amid far-right surge
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Four Russian troops killed after rebel attack in Syria

Several others wounded and taken to a Russian military hospital after battle that killed dozens of fighters.
Four Russian troops killed after rebel attack in Syria
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Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza tank shelling

Israeli military and Palestinian sources say Israeli soldiers targeted an observation post.
Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza tank shelling
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Kaziranga park fights to save India's endangered one-horned rhino

India's Kaziranga National Park is home to several protected and endangered species, but it's the conservation success of the one-horned Indian rhino that has turned this park into a world heritage site.
Kaziranga park fights to save India's endangered one-horned rhino
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South Africa: A look back at Ramaphosa's first 100 days in office

While Cyril Ramaphosa has moved quickly to overhaul state enterprises since becoming president in February, on other economic fronts the so-called 'Ramaphoria' effect has had little impact.
South Africa: A look back at Ramaphosa's first 100 days in office
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Disabled Yemeni girl enters US despite ban

Several Supreme Court justices focused on Shaima al-Omari's case as part of their review of Trump's travel ban.
Disabled Yemeni girl enters US despite ban
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Securing the peace in post-ISIL Iraq

Iraqi forces are being trained to be able to provide a safe and secure environment in the country's post-conflict situation.
Securing the peace in post-ISIL Iraq
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US Gulf Coast braces for first named storm of the season

Fears of flooding grip area as Subtropical Storm Alberto intensifies and heads north towards mainland.
US Gulf Coast braces for first named storm of the season
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Will Sadr's victory diminish Iran's influence in Iraq?

Muqtada al-Sadr's election victory has given him enough leverage to curb foreign influence in Iraq.
Will Sadr's victory diminish Iran's influence in Iraq?
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#WhereAreTheChildren: Anger grows over US border policy

Trump blames his own policy of separating children at the US-Mexico border on Democrats.
#WhereAreTheChildren: Anger grows over US border policy
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Top Egypt court orders month-long YouTube ban over Prophet video

Ruling ends a long appeals process over 2012 film, Innocence of Muslims, which depicts Prophet Muhammad negatively.
Top Egypt court orders month-long YouTube ban over Prophet video
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Exclusive: Al Jazeera exposes the match-fixer of Mumbai

Aneel Munawar, who is part of a syndicate controlling India's betting market, promises undercover reporter big returns.
Exclusive: Al Jazeera exposes the match-fixer of Mumbai
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Colombia: Can leftist Gustavo Petro become president?

Petro promises to defy Columbia's historical and political aversion to left-wing politics.
Colombia: Can leftist Gustavo Petro become president?
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DR Congo: Ebola vaccinations under way to contain deadly outbreak

The current outbreak was declared nearly three weeks ago, but the alarm was raised last week when the first case was confirmed in Mbandaka, a busy transport hub by the River Congo.
DR Congo: Ebola vaccinations under way to contain deadly outbreak
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Manus Island's refugee babies: Q&A with Father Clement Taulam

Children fathered by refugees on Manus Island could be marginalised by patrilineal clan structures, says Father Taulam.
Manus Island's refugee babies: Q&A with Father Clement Taulam
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates

Today is the 357th day of the blockade imposed against Qatar by Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates
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Albanian opposition demands prime minister to resign

Albania opposition stages rally with thousands accusing the government of having links to organised crime.
Albanian opposition demands prime minister to resign
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How a Bernie Sanders resolution is normalising the war on terror

A recent measure proposed by US Senator Bernie Sanders to end the war in Yemen masks US raids in the country.
How a Bernie Sanders resolution is normalising the war on terror
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Congolese refugees face poverty and racism in Brazil's favelas

Many Congolese in Rio de Janeiro say they desire to go back to their homeland - if only it was possible.
Congolese refugees face poverty and racism in Brazil's favelas
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Nicaragua protests: Thousands renew calls for Ortega to resign

At least eight killed over last 24 hours, as death toll since protests began last month climbs to 83, activists say.
Nicaragua protests: Thousands renew calls for Ortega to resign
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Why match-fixing in cricket is such a lucrative business

Match-fixing and corruption have permeated every form of cricket internationally.
Why match-fixing in cricket is such a lucrative business
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US prisoner freed from Venezuela prison meets Trump

White House thanks President Maduro's 'regime' for releasing Joshua Holt but says policy on Venezuela will not change.
US prisoner freed from Venezuela prison meets Trump
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Pakistan to hold general elections on July 25

President Mamnoon Hussain approves the date, as the government prepares to hand power over to caretaker administration.
Pakistan to hold general elections on July 25
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Will Modi's popularity hold out for next year's India elections?

Narendra Modi's combative tone has won him legions of admirers but a unifying opposition is confident the prime minister is on his way out.
Will Modi's popularity hold out for next year's India elections?
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What should we make of the EU ruling against Russia's Gazprom?

Russia's gas giant got away without paying a massive fine to the EU. Did Brussels make the wrong decision?
What should we make of the EU ruling against Russia's Gazprom?
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Mohammed bin Salman and the gold rush of singularity

Japan's billionaire Masayoshi Son has sold the idea of singularity to Saudi Arabia. But is this investment a good idea?
Mohammed bin Salman and the gold rush of singularity
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Scenes of joy as Ireland votes to repeal abortion law

Nearly two thirds of Irish vote to repeal the eight constitutional amendment in a referendum.
Scenes of joy as Ireland votes to repeal abortion law
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Andargachew Tsige pardoned by Ethiopia

Attorney general says decision for Andargachew Tsige's pardon was part of moves intended to 'widen political space'.
Andargachew Tsige pardoned by Ethiopia
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US lawmakers call Pentagon to probe torture allegations in Yemen

House of Representatives votes to require defence secretary to determine whether US troops were involved in torture.
US lawmakers call Pentagon to probe torture allegations in Yemen
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Erdogan asks Turks to prop up lira amid currency volatility

The Turkish currency has lost about 20 percent of its value since the beginning of the year.
Erdogan asks Turks to prop up lira amid currency volatility
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Arctic art: Canada's Inuit people sculptures tell unique stories

First Nations Inuit communities are turning to art to both make a living, and to maintain their way of life and to stay connected to the land around them.
Arctic art: Canada's Inuit people sculptures tell unique stories
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Is the Trump-Kim summit a lost cause?

As US President Donald Trump cancels much-awaited talks with North Korea's Kim Jong-un, we look at the regional impact.
Is the Trump-Kim summit a lost cause?
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Abu Dhabi's problem with the Muslim Brotherhood

How the United Arab Emirates' broad definition of 'extremism' has impacted regional politics since 2011.
Abu Dhabi's problem with the Muslim Brotherhood
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Timeline: Match-fixing in cricket

A list of known major match-fixing and spot-fixing incidents that have taken place in recent time.
Timeline: Match-fixing in cricket
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Guatemala: A disabled women's struggle for more independence

From transportation to building access, getting around in Guatemala City can be a struggle, when not downright dangerous, for disabled people, but one government worker is trying to change that.
Guatemala: A disabled women's struggle for more independence
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North and South Korean leaders meet again at border

Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in meet as US President Donald Trump expresses willingness to reinstate talks with Pyongyang.
North and South Korean leaders meet again at border
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Heat wave in India worsens water shortages

Water tankers are being used across northern India, but low water rations are increasing the risk of waterborne illness, particularly for children.
Heat wave in India worsens water shortages
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Philippines: Thousands still displaced in Marawi

The ISIL-inspired Maute group took control of Marawi last year, prompting thousands to flee and, a year after the fighting ended, many families are still displaced and searching for loved ones.
Philippines: Thousands still displaced in Marawi
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Ethnic Chin refugees unsafe in Myanmar, unprotected in India

Many Chin refugees say they are fleeing religious persecution in Buddhist-majority Myanmar.
Ethnic Chin refugees unsafe in Myanmar, unprotected in India
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Colombia presidential election: What to expect

Colombians are likely to choose between the two candidates on the opposite extremes of the political spectrum.
Colombia presidential election: What to expect
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US police make record-breaking drug bust in Nebraska

The $20m-worth of fentanyl, found in a hidden compartment of a truck, is enough to kill 26 million people, according to US drug enforcement officials.
US police make record-breaking drug bust in Nebraska
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Colombia: Former FARC fighters feel betrayed by government

Former FARC members claim they are being hunted and armed paramilitary groups are once again rising in former FARC territory in Colombia.
Colombia: Former FARC fighters feel betrayed by government
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Brazil: President orders army to clear roads amid truckers strike

The truck drivers' strike, driven by higher fuel prices, is causing shortages of food and petrol in some areas.
Brazil: President orders army to clear roads amid truckers strike
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All eyes on Salah and Ronaldo ahead of Champions League final

Fans descend on Ukrainian capital Kiev for Champions League final between Liverpool and reigning champions Real Madrid.
All eyes on Salah and Ronaldo ahead of Champions League final
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Cyclone Mekunu: Oman braced for massive storm

Thousands of people moved away from coastal and low-lying areas to higher ground or further inland as the most powerful storm to hit Oman approaches.
Cyclone Mekunu: Oman braced for massive storm
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Weinstein appears in court over rape and sexual abuse charges

Weinstein's lawyer is expected to attack the credibility of his accusers and worried that jurors would be 'infected' by the #MeToo movement.
Weinstein appears in court over rape and sexual abuse charges
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Reform in Saudi Arabia: Image versus reality

The jailing of female activists makes the story of reform in the kingdom harder to tell. Plus, political ads in Mexico.
Reform in Saudi Arabia: Image versus reality
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Indigenous Guatemalan woman shot dead by US Border Patrol

Immigrant rights groups decry killing of Claudia Patricia Gomez Gonzales, 20, who killed by an agent near Mexico border.
Indigenous Guatemalan woman shot dead by US Border Patrol
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Tiger turf wars in Bangladesh's Sundarbans

Can a pioneering education programme mitigate the escalating human-tiger conflict in Bangladesh's Sundarban forest?
Tiger turf wars in Bangladesh's Sundarbans
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Anglophone activists convicted of 'terrorism' in Cameroon

Activists sentenced to up to 15 years in prison as part of a crackdown on budding Anglophone secessionist movement.
Anglophone activists convicted of 'terrorism' in Cameroon
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Organised crime threatens all international sports

Al Jazeera investigation revealing cricket match-fixing is another sign sport's traditional values are being eroded.
Organised crime threatens all international sports
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Palestinians risk losing Jerusalem ID over Israel loyalty law

Israel revoking residencies of Jerusalemites over 'breach of loyalty' is rendering them stateless, rights groups say.
Palestinians risk losing Jerusalem ID over Israel loyalty law
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Iran seeks guarantees as JCPOA signatories meet to save deal

Iran wants economic assurances to stay in nuclear deal and calls for specifics on how that would happen by end of May.
Iran seeks guarantees as JCPOA signatories meet to save deal
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Trump: US talking to N Korea about putting summit back on track

A day after abrupt cancellation, US president says highly-anticipated summit with N Korea's leader might still go ahead.
Trump: US talking to N Korea about putting summit back on track
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Trump has slapped Beijing in the face by cancelling N Korea talks

Trump's decision to scrap US-North Korean talks could make China feel less compelled to squeeze Pyongyang economically.
Trump has slapped Beijing in the face by cancelling N Korea talks
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Venezuela is about to explode

Under increasing pressure from the US and its allies, Venezuela might be on the verge of a bloody coup.
Venezuela is about to explode
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Trump's nuclear failures from Iran to North Korea

In just over a year, Donald Trump has managed to nudge the world closer to conflict on both ends of the Asian continent.
Trump's nuclear failures from Iran to North Korea
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Violence in Kashmir erupts despite calls for ceasefire

Hopes for a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan have been shattered by renewed fighting between India and Pakistan in Kashmir.
Violence in Kashmir erupts despite calls for ceasefire
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Harvey Weinstein charged with rape, sex abuse and other crimes

New York police say charges relate to allegations made by two women in an sex abuse probe involving the movie producer.
Harvey Weinstein charged with rape, sex abuse and other crimes
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Israel 'green lights' use of live ammunition against Palestinians

Israel's Supreme Court criticised after upholding use of lethal force against Palestinians protesting in Gaza Strip.
Israel 'green lights' use of live ammunition against Palestinians
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North Korea 'open to talks' despite Trump cancellation of summit

Pyongyang calls president's decision to abruptly cancel talks unexpected but says it is open to dialogue 'at any time'.
North Korea 'open to talks' despite Trump cancellation of summit
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Malaysia police seize $28m cash in raids linked to ex-PM Najib

Over 400 luxury handbags were also seized from several apartments as part of an anti-corruption probe into state fund.
Malaysia police seize $28m cash in raids linked to ex-PM Najib
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GDPR: European tech firms struggle with new data protection law

Smaller organisations and companies are finding it difficult to meet the demands of the new law and face hefty fines if they get it wrong.
GDPR: European tech firms struggle with new data protection law
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Iraq's poor hopeful Muqtada al-Sadr's bloc will bring change

Much of Baghdad and Iraq are lacking basic services and facilities and the working class are looking to al-Sadr to form a coalition and bring improvements to their lives.
Iraq's poor hopeful Muqtada al-Sadr's bloc will bring change
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Jack Johnson: Trump posthumously pardons black boxing champion

The Texan, who was an icon for racially oppressed African Americans, had been charged under the Mann Act, which was used to prosecute men for mixed race relationships.
Jack Johnson: Trump posthumously pardons black boxing champion
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Weinstein surrenders to police, faces sexual misconduct charges

Producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at New York police station to face first criminal charges in sex abuse probe.
Weinstein surrenders to police, faces sexual misconduct charges
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New US sanctions target aircraft used by Iran's Rouhani

Analysts say sanctions imposed on Dena Airways' lone aircraft is aimed at 'humiliating' President Hassan Rouhani.
New US sanctions target aircraft used by Iran's Rouhani
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Ebola in the DRC: Everything you need to know

Key questions answered as another Ebola outbreak raises concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ebola in the DRC: Everything you need to know
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Alicia Diaz Gonzalez: Fifth journalist killed so far in 2018

Alicia Diaz Gonzalez was found dead at her home in Monterrey, having apparently been severely beaten.
Alicia Diaz Gonzalez: Fifth journalist killed so far in 2018
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Mike Pompeo: US diplomats 'treated badly' in Pakistan

The remarks from US Secretary of State come as relations between the two erstwhile allies have continued to deteriorate.
Mike Pompeo: US diplomats 'treated badly' in Pakistan
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Canada: Indigenous people suffer from toxic river, report says

A community that has lived along the English-Wabigoon River system for thousands of years is being poisoned by mercury dumped into the waters by a paper mill decades ago.
Canada: Indigenous people suffer from toxic river, report says
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Libya: Amazighs demand language be recognized in constitution

Around a half-million Amazighs live in Libya, but their language was banned by Gaddafi and now they want it protected by Libya's new constitution.
Libya: Amazighs demand language be recognized in constitution
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Netherlands, Australia formally accuse Russia of downing MH17

Netherlands and Australia say Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines in 2014 that killed 298 passengers.
Netherlands, Australia formally accuse Russia of downing MH17
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How WikiLeaks cables paint UAE motive for Qatar blockade

Cables show UAE 'warned' US about Qatar long before crisis began, motives weren't only driven by security concerns.
How WikiLeaks cables paint UAE motive for Qatar blockade
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South Sudan: Aid agencies struggle to reach those in need

Recent fighting between government and opposition forces has exacerbated the existing crisis with the number of people needing aid expected to reach seven million.
South Sudan: Aid agencies struggle to reach those in need
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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro sworn in for a new term

Maduro acknowledged Venezuela's difficulties in a speech at the ceremony, but repeated his accusations that foreign countries, led by the US, were undermining the economy.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro sworn in for a new term
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UN 'deeply concerned by the cancellation' of Trump-Kim summit

Diplomatic channels are still believed to be open, but the secretary-general and a number of other UN diplomats expressed their worries about Trump's cancellation of the summit and subsequent threat.
UN 'deeply concerned by the cancellation' of Trump-Kim summit
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Indonesia passes controversial anti-terror laws to fight ISIL

The law passed in the wake of recent bombings faces criticism for granting military involvement in internal security.
Indonesia passes controversial anti-terror laws to fight ISIL
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Canada restaurant blast: 15 injured, police search for suspects

Two male suspects wearing hoodies detonate explosive device inside an Indian restaurant in Mississauga before fleeing.
Canada restaurant blast: 15 injured, police search for suspects
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Disappointment in South Korea as Trump nixes summit with Kim

Trump's abrupt decision has caught many in South Korea off-guard as diplomats scramble to avert political fallout.
Disappointment in South Korea as Trump nixes summit with Kim
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Ireland abortion referendum: Country votes on easing strict law

Close results expected as voters cast their ballots in 'once-in-a-generation' referendum.
Ireland abortion referendum: Country votes on easing strict law
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Libya: Deadly car bomb explosion rocks Benghazi

At least seven killed and 20 others wounded in the attack on a busy street in the eastern city, security officials say.
Libya: Deadly car bomb explosion rocks Benghazi
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Cyclone hits Yemeni island Socotra, 19 missing

Cars and boats have been swept away as heavy rains and strong winds prompted a state of emergency on the UNESCO world heritage site.
Cyclone hits Yemeni island Socotra, 19 missing
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Moon Jae-in 'perplexed' as Trump cancels summit with Kim

South Korean leader regrets cancellation of historic summit, continues to hope for direct talks between Trump and Kim.
Moon Jae-in 'perplexed' as Trump cancels summit with Kim
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Hamas under pressure to deliver improvements in Gaza

Reopening of Rafah crossing by Egypt seen as only apparent concession after weeks of deadly protests at Israel's fence.
Hamas under pressure to deliver improvements in Gaza
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Erdogan sets out AK Party platform for upcoming election

Turkish leader makes economic prosperity his key pledge as he announces his party's plan for the country's future.
Erdogan sets out AK Party platform for upcoming election
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Sri Lanka: Deadly floods displaced hundreds of thousands

Floods and landslides in 2017 caused more than 200 deaths, but officials hope that better planning this year will make a major difference.
Sri Lanka: Deadly floods displaced hundreds of thousands
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Families take EU to court over climate change

'People's Climate Case' launched by eight families from different countries is first to be brought against EU.
Families take EU to court over climate change
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US President Donald Trump's letter to North Korea's Kim Jong-un

Full text of Trump's letter cancelling a planned summit for June 12 in Singapore.
US President Donald Trump's letter to North Korea's Kim Jong-un
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Lebanon's Saad Hariri designated as next prime minister

Hariri's party lost sizeable chunk of its power in May 6 vote, but remains the biggest Sunni-led party with 20 seats.
Lebanon's Saad Hariri designated as next prime minister
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Fears as Syria military expected to target Deraa province next

Tens of thousands of Syrians are bracing themselves for an offensive by the Syrian government that would break a three-year ceasefire in the province.
Fears as Syria military expected to target Deraa province next
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Trump pulls out of summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un

Trump cited 'tremendous anger and open hostility' from North Korea as reasons for cancelling the summit.
Trump pulls out of summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un
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Hamas under pressure after Gaza protests fail to bring change

Protests near the Gaza border fence that left more than 100 people dead have brought no relief from Israel's 11-year siege.
Hamas under pressure after Gaza protests fail to bring change
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Burundi accused of widespread rights abuses before referendum

Hundreds of people have been killed and arrested since protests began, and a coup was attempted against President Nkurunziza in 2015.
Burundi accused of widespread rights abuses before referendum
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Fleeing war in DR Congo to find 'war' in Brazil's favelas

Hundreds of Congolese refugees seeking asylum in Rio de Janeiro face the violent reality of life in the city's favelas.
Fleeing war in DR Congo to find 'war' in Brazil's favelas
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Judge: US withheld evidence that may have cleared J20 defendants

A judge said that the US government hid potentially 'exculpatory' evidence in trial stemming from anti-Trump protest.
Judge: US withheld evidence that may have cleared J20 defendants
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Boko Haram survivors starved and raped by Nigeria's military

Women who survived the brutal rule of Boko Haram are now facing sexual violence at the hands of the Nigerian military.
Boko Haram survivors starved and raped by Nigeria's military
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On refugees, hate, and Bosnian elections

Unfortunate refugees have been sucked into Bosnia's petty political squabbles.
On refugees, hate, and Bosnian elections
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Test-tube burgers and the future of meat

A look at advances in the development of lab meat that may provide carnivores with their dinners in the future.
Test-tube burgers and the future of meat
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Farming underwater: 3D solutions for land and sea

We plunge into the deep end of how 3D ocean farming is proving to be the new sustainable way of food production.
Farming underwater: 3D solutions for land and sea
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Pakistan parliament passes landmark tribal areas reform

Constitutional amendment will lead to merger of northwestern tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Pakistan parliament passes landmark tribal areas reform
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Hacked: The Bangladesh Bank Heist

How hackers got away with one of the biggest thefts in history, robbing Bangladesh's central bank of more than $80m.
Hacked: The Bangladesh Bank Heist
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Migration to play key role in upcoming Swedish elections

Far-right Sweden Democrats have seen growing support in polls as campaign discourse focuses on refugees and migrants.
Migration to play key role in upcoming Swedish elections
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Germany's Deutsche Bank to lay off more than 7,000 workers

Germany's biggest lender to decrease workforce from 97,000 to 'well below' 90,000 as part of cost-cutting strategy.
Germany's Deutsche Bank to lay off more than 7,000 workers
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North Korea 'demolishes' nuclear test facility

Apparent move seen as bid to set a positive tone ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump in June.
North Korea 'demolishes' nuclear test facility
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Ramadan in post-ISIL Iraq: 'For us it's only hunger and poverty'

'Since ISIL, we have not been able to feel the blessings of Ramadan … we're dependent on the goodwill of people,' Mosul resident tells Al Jazeera.
Ramadan in post-ISIL Iraq: 'For us it's only hunger and poverty'
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Deadly monsoon rains lash Sri Lanka

At least 12 people have died and more than 40,000 displaced after heavy rains affect much of country.
Deadly monsoon rains lash Sri Lanka
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Investigators: Russian missile brought down MH17 over Ukraine

Investigators say they have 'convincing evidence' to support their report of the incident which killed 298 people.
Investigators: Russian missile brought down MH17 over Ukraine
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Cyclone Mekunu pounds Yemen on its way to Oman

People from remote villages near the coastal city of Salalah evacuated to safer places ahead of the powerful storm.
Cyclone Mekunu pounds Yemen on its way to Oman
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US parents win court battle to evict 30-year-old son

The decision has ended a four-month family drama, but Michael Rotondo plans to appeal the ruling.
US parents win court battle to evict 30-year-old son
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Argentina economy: Workers protest as inflation soars

Teachers staging protests in Buenos Aires say life is becoming unbearable as the value of the peso continues to decline.
Argentina economy: Workers protest as inflation soars
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Danes laugh off minister comments that Ramadan poses risks

Integration minister Inger Stoejberg advised Muslims should take leave during Ramadan to avoid safety risks to society.
Danes laugh off minister comments that Ramadan poses risks
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#TakeAKnee: Groups, fans slam NFL national anthem protest rule

National Football League's new policy fining teams if players kneel during national anthem criticised as 'un-American'.
#TakeAKnee: Groups, fans slam NFL national anthem protest rule
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In India's Assam, boat clinics saving lives on Brahmaputra river

Mobile clinics provide much-needed health facilities to communities living on remote islands in India's Assam state.
In India's Assam, boat clinics saving lives on Brahmaputra river
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Israel to push for US recognition of occupied Golan Heights

Israel's Intelligence Minister Israel Katz says that US recognition of its sovereignty is top of its agenda.
Israel to push for US recognition of occupied Golan Heights
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Trump-Kim summit: North Korea threatens to walk away

Pyongyang threatens to walk away from Trump-Kim summit after US vice president's comments on denuclearisation.
Trump-Kim summit: North Korea threatens to walk away
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At least four killed in Baghdad suicide bombing

The attack took place in the predominantly Shia Shula district in northwest Baghdad.
At least four killed in Baghdad suicide bombing
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Pakistan parliament to vote on tribal province merger

The northwestern Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) border Afghanistan and have been difficult to control for years.
Pakistan parliament to vote on tribal province merger
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Pakistan: Former PM accuses army of orchestrating dismissal

Sharif says corruption charges against him are a punishment for not dropping case against former army chief Musharraf.
Pakistan: Former PM accuses army of orchestrating dismissal
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WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak on a 'knife's edge' as urban cases rise

Efforts under way in Democratic Republic of Congo in bid to prevent Ebola outbreak spreading across borders.
WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak on a 'knife's edge' as urban cases rise
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Protests against copper plant in India turn deadly

Anti-pollution protesters have been demanding the closure of a copper smelter in the town of Tuticorin for months.
Protests against copper plant in India turn deadly
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Belgian prosecutors admit Kurdish refugee child killed by police

Prosecutors initially denied two-year-old girl was shot while chasing a van carrying refugees.
Belgian prosecutors admit Kurdish refugee child killed by police
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American in China injured in 'sonic attack' similar to Cuba

US says embassy worker's brain injury in China appears similar to those sustained by diplomats in Cuba 'sonic attacks'.
American in China injured in 'sonic attack' similar to Cuba
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India-Pakistan shelling in Kashmir continues unabated

Civilians and troops killed on sixth day of shelling as Indian and Pakistan trade charges of initiating the violence.
India-Pakistan shelling in Kashmir continues unabated
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Indian police accused of killing at least 11 protesters

Demands for an investigation after demonstrators gunned down protesting copper smelter pollution in southern India.
Indian police accused of killing at least 11 protesters
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Why the NYT is really wrong on Kashmir

A recent editorial by the New York Times demonstrates little understanding of what is actually going on in Kashmir.
Why the NYT is really wrong on Kashmir
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Pompeo: 'Bad deal' with North Korea 'not an option' for US

Secretary of state says US has no intention of making concessions to North Korea amid reports of differences.
Pompeo: 'Bad deal' with North Korea 'not an option' for US
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Hezbollah strengthens influence in Lebanon parliament

Election of ally of Iran-backed group to role of deputy speaker could give it more power.
Hezbollah strengthens influence in Lebanon parliament
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Azerbaijan's displaced eye return to Armenian-controlled lands

Decades after Nagorno-Karabakh war, more than a million Azerbaijanis live as refugees and internally displaced persons.
Azerbaijan's displaced eye return to Armenian-controlled lands
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Ecuador's indigenous Waorani launch petition to save the Amazon

Community calls on world to demand its territory stay free of oil drilling.
Ecuador's indigenous Waorani launch petition to save the Amazon
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Three Ebola patients escape quarantine in DRC, two later die: MSF

The third has been found alive and placed under observation, the medical charity says.
Three Ebola patients escape quarantine in DRC, two later die: MSF
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Iranians fear war of words with US could trigger conflict

Iranians are worried that new US sanctions will bring more economic malaise, but that is not all they are worried about.
Iranians fear war of words with US could trigger conflict
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Prominent Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas detained by authorities

Arrest of Wael Abbas comes amid a wider crackdown on dissent as thousands have been jailed and websites blocked.
Prominent Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas detained by authorities
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DR Congo fights to curb Ebola outbreak with vaccinations

Medical staff from Doctors Without Borders are helping administer patients with vaccinations.
DR Congo fights to curb Ebola outbreak with vaccinations
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates

Today is the 352th day of the blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates
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Palestine joins Chemical Weapons Convention OPCW

Accession of Palestine to OPCW follows decision to join other international bodies, such as Interpol and the ICC.
Palestine joins Chemical Weapons Convention OPCW
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Ryuichi Hirokawa: Witness from the East

While working on a kibbutz in 1967, a Japanese journalist discovers the hidden remains of a Palestinian village.
Ryuichi Hirokawa: Witness from the East
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Maternal death rates in South Sudan one of world's highest

There are very few maternal healthcare clinics left in a country that has been torn by five years of civil war, and many of the existing facilities are poorly equipped.
Maternal death rates in South Sudan one of world's highest
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Qatar's NHRC condemns arrest of Qatari national

The National Human Rights Committee in Qatar says Nawaf Talal al-Rasheed's case is an example of how Saudi Arabia uses false reasons to detain Qatari nationals.
Qatar's NHRC condemns arrest of Qatari national
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano: When, why and what's next

Latest eruption from Mount Kilauea forces at least 1,700 residents to evacuate their homes.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano: When, why and what's next
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UN criticises Algeria for expelling African migrants

The UN urged the Algerian authorities to stop with the expulsion of the migrants and refugees.
UN criticises Algeria for expelling African migrants
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French Muslim student in media storm over headscarf

Maryam Pougetoux was slammed by ministers who said the garment was 'shocking' and a manifestation of 'political Islam'.
French Muslim student in media storm over headscarf
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'Heatwave kills at least 65' in Pakistan's Karachi

Death toll expected to climb as heatwave coincides with Ramadan and electricity cuts.
'Heatwave kills at least 65' in Pakistan's Karachi
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How BJP's ascendancy stumbled in India's south

BJP's recent electoral upset in the Indian state of Karnataka could be the beginning of a Congress comeback.
How BJP's ascendancy stumbled in India's south
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When nation-states fail, moderate voices are silenced

The attack on Thessaloniki's mayor by angry youth is symptomatic of nation-state decay afflicting Greece and the region.
When nation-states fail, moderate voices are silenced
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Chile's bishops offer to resign en masse over sex abuse cover-up

In a leaked document, the pope blamed the Chilean church hierarchy for 'grave defects' in handling sex abuse cases.
Chile's bishops offer to resign en masse over sex abuse cover-up
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'We're suffering even more': Marawi frustrated a year after siege

Siege of war-torn Marawi marks its first anniversary on May 23, but its rehabilitation and reconstruction programme remains mired in multiple problems.
'We're suffering even more': Marawi frustrated a year after siege
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Pakistani convicts teach inmates their legal rights

In an experimental approach, convicts lead a legal awareness programme in overcrowded Pakistani Jails.
Pakistani convicts teach inmates their legal rights
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US envoy slammed for posing with doctored image removing al-Aqsa

Washington's embassy in Israel said its envoy David Friedman was not aware of the details of the poster.
US envoy slammed for posing with doctored image removing al-Aqsa
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The princes, the president and the fortune seekers

Two US businessmen sought to leverage UAE, Saudi connections into million dollar contracts and hurt Qatar, AP reports.
The princes, the president and the fortune seekers
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