Another tense Brexit week begins: What will happen next?

More non-binding indicative votes and talk of a general election as a 'no-deal' Brexit remains on the table.
Another tense Brexit week begins: What will happen next?
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New Zealand gun lobby backs ban after Christchurch mosques attack

Government announced immediate ban on military-style semi-automatic rifles after the shooting.
New Zealand gun lobby backs ban after Christchurch mosques attack
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Vietnamese suspect in Kim Jong Nam murder handed prison term

Huong sentenced to three years and four months in prison but will be released in May for good behaviour, lawyer says.
Vietnamese suspect in Kim Jong Nam murder handed prison term
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Dozens killed as storm hits southern Nepal

At least 25 dead and more than 400 injured as storm hits villages in a farming region south of capital Kathmandu.
Dozens killed as storm hits southern Nepal
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Palestine, Golan Heights take centre stage at Arab League summit

No further action announced as leaders stress 'support for Syria's right' over Golan, push for Palestinian statehood.
Palestine, Golan Heights take centre stage at Arab League summit
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Who's responsible for California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire?

While the official state investigation is ongoing, California's largest utility company PG&E has admitted that its equipment likely caused the fire.
Who's responsible for California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire?
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Algeria's Bouteflika names new government amid ongoing protests

Caretaker government headed by newly appointed PM Noureddine Bedoui will be tasked with overseeing transition process.
Algeria's Bouteflika names new government amid ongoing protests
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Who will be Ukraine's next president?

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky and incumbent Petro Poroshenko among 39 candidates in the running.
Who will be Ukraine's next president?
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Latin American migrants strive to survive in Mexico

As Trump tightens border control in bid to build wall, some plan to settle in Mexico instead of trying to reach the US.
Latin American migrants strive to survive in Mexico
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Palestinians mourn boys killed by Israeli forces in Gaza rallies

Funerals takes place for 3 teens and 20-year-old killed as tens of thousands marked Great March of Return anniversary.
Palestinians mourn boys killed by Israeli forces in Gaza rallies
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Zelensky to face Poroshenko in Ukraine run-off: exit poll

Exit poll in presidential election shows Volodymyr Zelenskiy winning first round with 30.4 percent of vote.
Zelensky to face Poroshenko in Ukraine run-off: exit poll
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Jerusalem: A Rock and a Hard Place

Jerusalemites of three faiths share their life stories and thoughts on the city's past, present and future.
Jerusalem: A Rock and a Hard Place
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Erdogan's ruling AK Party takes lead in key local polls

AK Party leads polls countrywide and in Istanbul, while opposition tops race in Ankara, according to partial results.
Erdogan's ruling AK Party takes lead in key local polls
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Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri 'arrested by armed men'

Unidentified men accost journalist Jones Abiri in Bayelsa state and force him into vehicle at gunpoint, say witnesses.
Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri 'arrested by armed men'
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Thai demonstrators protest against alleged polls cheating

Opposition activists accuse election commission of delaying and manipulating the results in first polls since 2014.
Thai demonstrators protest against alleged polls cheating
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When it comes to Islamophobia, we need to name names

The world should know the name of the Christchurch terrorist and the names of those who inspired anti-Muslim terror.
When it comes to Islamophobia, we need to name names
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On the Afghan war front line: US Marines' film in spotlight

'Combat Obscura' gives viewers a more realistic look at life in the longest war in US history that has no end in sight.
On the Afghan war front line: US Marines' film in spotlight
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Why are more youth in the West turning to poetry?

Millennials see poetry as a means to better deal with the increasingly altering, fast-paced world.
Why are more youth in the West turning to poetry?
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Iraq arrests Mosul ferry owners after deadly disaster

Officials say owners of the ferry that capsized in Mosul arrested along with the engineers who certified the vessel.
Iraq arrests Mosul ferry owners after deadly disaster
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Arab leaders call for Palestinian state, condemn US' Golan move

Tunis meeting comes amid ongoing wars in Syria and Yemen, leadership rivalry in Libya and a continuing boycott of Qatar.
Arab leaders call for Palestinian state, condemn US' Golan move
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Ethiopia's presidential press pledge: Has Abiy kept his promises?

A look at the Ethiopian media, one year into the Abiy Ahmed era.
Ethiopia's presidential press pledge: Has Abiy kept his promises?
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Leaked documents reveal abuse of Saudi prisoners: Report

Medical reports, prepared for King Salman, demand urgent transfer of most of 60 prisoners examined to medical centre.
Leaked documents reveal abuse of Saudi prisoners: Report
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Philippines housing crisis: Filipinos need affordable homes

Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy has a housing shortage, with more than 6 million homes needed for impoverished families.
Philippines housing crisis: Filipinos need affordable homes
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Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup commemorations prompt anger

Appeals court judge in Brazil overturns another judge's decision to bar commemorations, sought by President Jair Bolsonaro, of a 1964 military coup that established a 21-year dictatorship.
Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup commemorations prompt anger
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Algerian businessman with ties to President Bouteflika arrested

Ali Haddad detained at the Tunisian border as pressure mounts on long-time leader to resign.
Algerian businessman with ties to President Bouteflika arrested
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Bangladesh tower owners arrested over deadly Dhaka blaze

Two men arrested for negligence and violations of a building code after 26 killed in FR Tower blaze in the capital.
Bangladesh tower owners arrested over deadly Dhaka blaze
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Libya Quartet meets in Tunis to reconcile warring factions

The so-called Libya Quartet hopes to end the years-long conflict in the African nation.
Libya Quartet meets in Tunis to reconcile warring factions
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Algeria protests: Army chief backs call for president's exit

Algeria's army chief has repeated his call to apply article 102 of the constitution to remove President Bouteflika from office.
Algeria protests: Army chief backs call for president's exit
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Brazil's Bolsonaro visits Israel with embassy decision pending

Brazilian government official said earlier this month 'something' will have to be said about embassy move during trip.
Brazil's Bolsonaro visits Israel with embassy decision pending
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Pope in Morocco: protect 'multi-religious' Jerusalem

Joint statement with Moroccan king comes after US President Trump recognised Jerusalem as capital of Israel last year.
Pope in Morocco: protect 'multi-religious' Jerusalem
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President Bashir's ruling party postpones Sudan convention

An NCP leader told reporters the general convention, due to be held next month, has been suspended indefinitely.
President Bashir's ruling party postpones Sudan convention
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North Korea calls Madrid embassy raid 'terrorist attack'

Pyongyang says it is closely following rumours of FBI involvement after 10 armed men break into North Korean embassy.
North Korea calls Madrid embassy raid 'terrorist attack'
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Kazakhstan: What is Nazarbayev's transition plan about?

And can it be a model for other countries in the region to follow, namely Russia?
Kazakhstan: What is Nazarbayev's transition plan about?
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The #MeToo movement has reached Muslim-majority northern Nigeria

Survivors of sexual abuse and harassment are sharing their experiences on social media, using the #ArewaMeToo hashtag.
The #MeToo movement has reached Muslim-majority northern Nigeria
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Saudis 'had access' to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone: investigator

Investigator hired to look into release of text messages by US tabloid says Saudi government had access to Bezos' phone.
Saudis 'had access' to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone: investigator
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Suzana Caputova elected Slovakia's first female president

Caputova, a political newcomer, wins 58.3 percent of the ballot beating the ruling party candidate Maros Sefcovic.
Suzana Caputova elected Slovakia's first female president
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Why Ukrainians want to elect a comedian as president

The Ukrainian electorate has run out of patience.
Why Ukrainians want to elect a comedian as president
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Mozambique: Cholera cases reach 271 in cyclone-hit Beira

Epidemic fears in Mozambique as the number of cholera cases doubles in 48 hours.
Mozambique: Cholera cases reach 271 in cyclone-hit Beira
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Ukraine polls open with comic poised to top presidential field

Ukrainians are choosing sixth president from 39 candidates, including incumbent leader, opposition leader and comic.
Ukraine polls open with comic poised to top presidential field
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What to expect from Arab League summit in Tunis

Meeting in Tunisia's capital comes against backdrop of divisions, wars and, in some countries, increasing repression.
What to expect from Arab League summit in Tunis
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Three teens charged in Malta over refugee ship hijacking

Maltese authorities file 'terror' charges against teens accused of seizing control of merchant ship that rescued them.
Three teens charged in Malta over refugee ship hijacking
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Iran's referendum, and the transformation to an Islamic Republic

The 1979 Islamic Republic referendum fused Iran's religion and politics and changed the country's legislative landscape.
Iran's referendum, and the transformation to an Islamic Republic
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Can we stop killer robots?

The United Nations has held talks on banning weapons that can target and kill without a human controlling them.
Can we stop killer robots?
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Afghan vice president narrowly escapes Taliban attack

The Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Abdul Rashid Dostum's convoy which killed one of his bodyguards.
Afghan vice president narrowly escapes Taliban attack
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Lebanon court 'acquits military personnel' in sodomy case

Military court clears staff accused of unnatural sexual acts, rules sodomy 'not punishable by law', reports Daily Star.
Lebanon court 'acquits military personnel' in sodomy case
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Economy, security under spotlight as Turks set for local polls

Elections are seen as challenge for President Erdogan and his AK Party to retain control of Turkey's major cities.
Economy, security under spotlight as Turks set for local polls
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Thai king strips ex-PM Thakin Shinawatra of royal decorations

King Maha Vajiralongkorn's move comes as the pro-Thaksin Pheu Thai party jostles for the right to form a government.
Thai king strips ex-PM Thakin Shinawatra of royal decorations
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Male aggressors in El Salvador get prison, and masculinity class

Country's courts focusing on gender-based crimes take a two-pronged approach to sentencing: punish and rehabilitate.
Male aggressors in El Salvador get prison, and masculinity class
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Ukraine gears up to hold tight presidential elections

Sunday's poll will test the incumbent president for the first time since he came to power on a revolutionary wave.
Ukraine gears up to hold tight presidential elections
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Asylum seekers at US-Mexico border in limbo under Trump policies

Some say the US dissuades migrants by making the asylum process in the US more bureaucratic.
Asylum seekers at US-Mexico border in limbo under Trump policies
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Residents feel the heat as temperature soars in western India

Warnings issued across parts of northwest India as early pre-monsoon heatwave conditions set in.
Residents feel the heat as temperature soars in western India
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Some of Khashoggi's killers received training in US: WaPo report

Projects under intelligence and defence partnership between US and Saudi on hold after killing, writes columnist.
Some of Khashoggi's killers received training in US: WaPo report
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Afghanistan floods kill dozens, worsen desperate situation

Flooding caused by heavy rains destroys homes and leaves trail of devastation across seven provinces.
Afghanistan floods kill dozens, worsen desperate situation
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What is holding Indonesia's economy back?

As Indonesia is on the road to becoming one of the world's biggest economies, we look at challenges facing the country.
What is holding Indonesia's economy back?
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Can Amnesty International fix its toxic work culture?

Amnesty head Kumi Naidoo discusses bullying, discrimination and mismanagement affecting the organisation internally.
Can Amnesty International fix its toxic work culture?
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Pakistan battles to control inflation

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and China have promised to invest tens of billions of dollars in Pakistan.
Pakistan battles to control inflation
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Australia plans tough social media law after Christchurch attacks

Canberra wants legislation to prevent people from live-streaming violent crime and "weaponising social media platforms".
Australia plans tough social media law after Christchurch attacks
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Russian trolls target Ukraine's election on Sunday

Russian interference in Ukraine's presidential election is less of a concern than an expectation.
Russian trolls target Ukraine's election on Sunday
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Philippines: War widows of Abu Sayyaf fighters suffer stigma

More than four decades of continuous conflict has made Mindanao a region of war widows.
Philippines: War widows of Abu Sayyaf fighters suffer stigma
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UK's Theresa May ponders fourth vote on Brexit deal

Lawmakers will try to agree on Monday on an alternative Brexit plan that could command majority cross-party support.
UK's Theresa May ponders fourth vote on Brexit deal
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Gaza's Great March of Return: Thousands rally for anniversary

Thousands of Palestinians gather near Israeli border fence, marking one year of deadly Great March of Return protests.
Gaza's Great March of Return: Thousands rally for anniversary
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Israel is trying to maim Gazans into silence

Today the Israeli army is still using Yitzhak Rabin's 'break the bones' policy, and it does so with sniper rifles.
Israel is trying to maim Gazans into silence
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Ukrainian voters speak ahead of key presidential poll

Before Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday, voters speak to Al Jazeera about which way they will vote and why.
Ukrainian voters speak ahead of key presidential poll
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Explosion, Taliban attacks kill dozens across Afghanistan

Four students were killed by an explosion in Ghazni, while more than 30 security forces died in Taliban attacks.
Explosion, Taliban attacks kill dozens across Afghanistan
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Venezuela's opposition leader says medical aid to arrive soon

Humanitarian assistance has become one of the ways the opposition has had to pressure Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela's opposition leader says medical aid to arrive soon
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US asked North Korea to hand over all nuclear weapons: report

Donald Trump reportedly gave Kim Jong Un a document in Hanoi calling for the transfer of nuclear materials to the US.
US asked North Korea to hand over all nuclear weapons: report
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Ethiopia jet crash: Kenyan families hold funerals without remains

Families that came to mourn hope that one day they may be able to hold a proper funeral for their relatives.
Ethiopia jet crash: Kenyan families hold funerals without remains
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Trump, Russia and the Mueller report: Is it really case closed?

Russiagate skeptic Aaron Mate and Trump biographer David Cay Johnston debate the conclusions of the Mueller report.
Trump, Russia and the Mueller report: Is it really case closed?
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Gaza's Great March of Return protests explained

Here's the backstory of the Great March of Return protests and the conditions that have brought Gaza to this point.
Gaza's Great March of Return protests explained
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Israel's UN ambassador on Gaza: 'You have to retaliate'

We challenge Danny Danon on Israeli air raids and ask if Israel plans to annex the occupied West Bank.
Israel's UN ambassador on Gaza: 'You have to retaliate'
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Trump, Russia, and the collapse of the collusion narrative

US media reflect on their role in promoting the Russiagate conspiracy theory. Plus, revisiting Ethiopia's media scene.
Trump, Russia, and the collapse of the collusion narrative
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Slovakia heads to the polls to elect a new president

Zuzana Caputova, a newcomer and the winner of first round of voting, is expected to beat EU commissioner Maros Sefcovic.
Slovakia heads to the polls to elect a new president
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Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique's Beira after cyclone

At least two people have died outside hospitals with symptoms including dehydration and diarrhoea, says minister.
Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique's Beira after cyclone
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How the Great March of Return resurrected Palestinian resistance

The march we started a year ago defeated our two biggest enemies: Palestinian factionalism and Israeli propaganda.
How the Great March of Return resurrected Palestinian resistance
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New round of power cuts hits major cities in Venezuela

The country's major cities including the capital, Caracas suffer blackouts, days after last round of electricity cuts.
New round of power cuts hits major cities in Venezuela
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Hamas-Israel 'agreement' on reducing Gaza tensions: report

Deal reached on eve of Great March of Return anniversary, Hamas media reports, but a Palestinian was killed on Saturday.
Hamas-Israel 'agreement' on reducing Gaza tensions: report
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Turkish elections: Much at stake in Kurdish-majority southeast

Nearly 100 mayors from the pro-Kurdish HDP party have been removed from office and replaced by government trustees.
Turkish elections: Much at stake in Kurdish-majority southeast
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Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump repeats threat to close the US southern border - a move that if he acts on would anger Mexico and business groups.
Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week
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Migrant child who died in US custody had infection, autopsy finds

Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal died in December while in US Border Patrol custody in case that drew worldwide condemnation.
Migrant child who died in US custody had infection, autopsy finds
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Activists question Central America-US security cooperation deal

Central American and Mexican activists worry focus on security to address migration neglects root causes.
Activists question Central America-US security cooperation deal
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El Salvador: Justice demanded for 1982 killing of Dutch reporters

New push for justice comes as Salvadoran congressional committee considers amnesty proposal.
El Salvador: Justice demanded for 1982 killing of Dutch reporters
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Gaza 'abandoned' after one year of protests, says charity

AS Palestinians mark the anniversary of the Great March of Return, MSF warns that the injured don't have adequate care.
Gaza 'abandoned' after one year of protests, says charity
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Have protesters in Gaza achieved their goal?

At least 250 Palestinians have been killed and thousands more wounded in a year of protests.
Have protesters in Gaza achieved their goal?
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Cyclone Idai destroys Zimbabwe farms, deepening food crisis

Farmers say cyclone winds and floods destroyed fields in Chipinge and Chimanimani, worsening Zimbabwe's food insecurity.
Cyclone Idai destroys Zimbabwe farms, deepening food crisis
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Gambia's ex-president Yahya Jammeh 'stole at least $362m'

Minister says probe shows ex president pilfered millions from state to 'satisfy pretentious and delusional lifestyle'.
Gambia's ex-president Yahya Jammeh 'stole at least $362m'
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Norway museum to return thousands of Easter Island artefacts

Authorities on Easter Island have long been calling for the return of artefacts from Norway and the UK.
Norway museum to return thousands of Easter Island artefacts
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UN tells Tunisia to free Libya sanctions expert

Official involved in monitoring arms embargo on Libya arrested in Tunisia despite having diplomatic immunity, UN says.
UN tells Tunisia to free Libya sanctions expert
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US warns Russia, others against sending troops to Venezuela

White House adviser John Bolton accuses Nicolas Maduro is using foreign military personnel to stay in power.
US warns Russia, others against sending troops to Venezuela
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Pope issues new legislation against child sexual abuse in Vatican

New rules require immediate reporting of abuse allegations, part of Church's efforts to address wave of scandals.
Pope issues new legislation against child sexual abuse in Vatican
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Huge rallies as Algerians seek departure of Bouteflika, old guard

Protesters reject army bid to remove president on health reasons, call it attempt by old guard to maintain status quo.
Huge rallies as Algerians seek departure of Bouteflika, old guard
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Mali conflict turning into multistate ethnic cleansing

The peacekeeping mission in Mali is already the deadliest in UN history and the violence is getting worse and spreading into Burkina Faso and Niger.
Mali conflict turning into multistate ethnic cleansing
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Brexit fallout: Britain reacts to delayed exit

The consensus appears to be that UK politicians must do more to try to navigate their way out of this political crisis.
Brexit fallout: Britain reacts to delayed exit
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Anglophone refugees in Nigeria dream of home, but settle in

Fighting between Cameroon government forces and English-speaking separatists sends thousands of refugees over the border to camps in Nigeria and there's no end in sight.
Anglophone refugees in Nigeria dream of home, but settle in
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Gaza to mark anniversary of Great March of Return protests

The Great March of Return protests began on March 30 last year after a call to action against the Israeli siege.
Gaza to mark anniversary of Great March of Return protests
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US Democrats intensify demand for Robert Mueller's full report

Trump celebrates Barr's account of Mueller's findings in first campaign rally since the conclusion of the report.
US Democrats intensify demand for Robert Mueller's full report
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Hong Kong: World's largest contemporary art fair opens

The fair showcases 242 galleries from 35 countries under one roof.
Hong Kong: World's largest contemporary art fair opens
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Brexit: UK's Theresa May loses crucial vote on EU divorce deal

Embattled prime minister loses a third major vote on Brexit as the UK heads for a 'no-deal' exit on April 12.
Brexit: UK's Theresa May loses crucial vote on EU divorce deal
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Killer robots: Scientists concerned over ethics of military AI

Google employees rebelled last year, signing a petition saying Google should not be in the business of war.
Killer robots: Scientists concerned over ethics of military AI
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Indonesia opens new train system in Jakarta

The government hopes the much-delayed infrastructure project will promote economic growth.
Indonesia opens new train system in Jakarta
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Trump calls Democrats 'sick' at first rally since Mueller report

US president poured scorn on Democrats over the still-unreleased Mueller probe report.
Trump calls Democrats 'sick' at first rally since Mueller report
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Egypt frees rights activist Abdel Fattah after 5 years in prison

Alaa Abdel Fattah will remain under police surveillance after his release from an Egyptian jail on Friday.
Egypt frees rights activist Abdel Fattah after 5 years in prison
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Turkey rejects US pressure over Russian S-400 missile deal

Turkish foreign minister says Ankara will go ahead with the purchase of the missile system despite US sanctions threat.
Turkey rejects US pressure over Russian S-400 missile deal
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Ukraine's pro-Russian city of Kharkiv still mistrustful of Kiev

Some in Kharkiv see Ukrainian government as "illegitimate" and will not vote in Sunday's presidential elections.
Ukraine's pro-Russian city of Kharkiv still mistrustful of Kiev
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Protesters gather in Algiers as Bouteflika clings to power

President Bouteflika's decision not to seek another term has failed to calm protesters who want overthrow of old system.
Protesters gather in Algiers as Bouteflika clings to power
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Pakistan PM's remarks on Afghan peace process stir diplomatic row

Afghans criticise Imran Khan for suggesting setting up of an interim government to help with peace talks with Taliban.
Pakistan PM's remarks on Afghan peace process stir diplomatic row
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The European far right has its eye on education

Conservative and far-right forces across Europe are seeking to control mass education and indoctrinate a new vanguard.
The European far right has its eye on education
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Climate change impacts accelerating: WMO report

Physical signs of climate change are accelerating as temperatures drive towards increasingly dangerous levels.
Climate change impacts accelerating: WMO report
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Hating Muslims, loving Zionists: Israel as a far-right model

Widely admired by the far right, Israel has joined a global movement to promote far-right politics and anti-Muslim hate.
Hating Muslims, loving Zionists: Israel as a far-right model
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Quebec introduces bill banning religious symbols

Critics of the bill say it will relegate Muslim women wearing the hijab to second-class citizens.
Quebec introduces bill banning religious symbols
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Bangladesh fire: Dhaka tower blaze death toll soars

Many of those killed jumped to death while about 70 people have been injured in the fire in Dhaka's Banani area.
Bangladesh fire: Dhaka tower blaze death toll soars
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US calls for probe into Yemen hospital bombing

US spokesman Robert Palladino urged transparent investigation of bombing that killed at least seven, including children.
US calls for probe into Yemen hospital bombing
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Gaza, Golan and Netanyahu's Election Plan

We challenge Israel's ambassador to the UN and debate whether the Mueller report ends the collusion debate.
Gaza, Golan and Netanyahu's Election Plan
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WSJ: Anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian Boeing crash

Wall Street Journal reports investigators initial finding is MCAS automatically turned on before Ethiopia plane crash.
WSJ: Anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian Boeing crash
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Kim and Trump flip-flop as both sides wonder: what happens next?

Some analysts say Donald Trump's divergent messages on Twitter are what is keeping diplomacy alive with North Korea.
Kim and Trump flip-flop as both sides wonder: what happens next?
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Germany extends Saudi arms sale ban for another six months

The move puts Germany under mounting pressure from the UK and France to lift the ban imposed after Khashoggi's murder.
Germany extends Saudi arms sale ban for another six months
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Turkey elections: Mansur Yavas leads polls in Ankara mayoral race

He is running for the third time and thinks he will win because "there is a big demand for change among the people."
Turkey elections: Mansur Yavas leads polls in Ankara mayoral race
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Calls grow for investigation over missing Cambodian land activist

Human rights groups ratchet up pressure on the Cambodian government after Sum Moeun vanished without a trace.
Calls grow for investigation over missing Cambodian land activist
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Huawei says 2018 sales surged above $100bn despite US pressure

The firm says its net profit grew 25 percent to $8.8bn last year amid concerns its equipment could be used for spying.
Huawei says 2018 sales surged above $100bn despite US pressure
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The view from Bucharest: Brexit fears for expatriates, students

On the streets of the Romanian capital, there is a sense of fear and disbelief over Brexit.
The view from Bucharest: Brexit fears for expatriates, students
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Christchurch attack: Mosque survivor says he forgives gunman

Thousands stand in silence in New Zealand as the names of 50 victims are read out, two weeks after mosque massacre.
Christchurch attack: Mosque survivor says he forgives gunman
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Philippines: Beleaguered journalist Maria Ressa re-arrested

Rappler news site reported extensively on President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drugs crackdown that has killed thousands.
Philippines: Beleaguered journalist Maria Ressa re-arrested
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Ethnic minorities across Myanmar protest at Aung San statues

Critics say monuments of revolutionary hero are a symbol of policies that marginalise the country's ethnic minorities.
Ethnic minorities across Myanmar protest at Aung San statues
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Google signs deal with Cuba to boost internet services

Deal is aimed at speeding up connectivity to help bring communications on the island into the 21st century.
Google signs deal with Cuba to boost internet services
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UK parliament to hold third Brexit vote on Friday

The government will ask MPs to approve only part of the deal that Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with the EU.
UK parliament to hold third Brexit vote on Friday
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Liberians welcome US DED extension, call for permanent solution

Amid pressure, White House announces it is extending temporary protections for some 4,000 Liberians in US for a year.
Liberians welcome US DED extension, call for permanent solution
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Maduro's government bars Guaido from public office for 15 years

The US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader brushes off the move, calling for more protests this weekend.
Maduro's government bars Guaido from public office for 15 years
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Modi kicks off election campaign with promise of 'new India'

India's Narendra Modi's chances of re-election have been boosted by recent tensions with Pakistan, pollsters say.
Modi kicks off election campaign with promise of 'new India'
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Will Austria's government really crack down on the far right?

Vienna says it may ban a far-right group over an alleged connection with the Christchurch shooter in New Zealand.
Will Austria's government really crack down on the far right?
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UN investigator urges Saudi to make Khashoggi murder trial public

Agnes Callamard calls on kingdom to reveal the defendants' names and the fate of 10 others initially arrested.
UN investigator urges Saudi to make Khashoggi murder trial public
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How to sell a massacre Part 2

Far-right party sought up to $20m from pro-gun groups in the United States, undercover Al Jazeera investigation reveals.
How to sell a massacre Part 2
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How to sell a massacre Part 1

Three-year undercover sting reveals how US's National Rifle Association handles public opinion after deadly gun attacks.
How to sell a massacre Part 1
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'Another strong wake-up call': Ocean heat hits record high - UN

Flagship annual report raises urgent new concern about the threat global warming is posing to marine life.
'Another strong wake-up call': Ocean heat hits record high - UN
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Millions of Turkish voters gear up for key local elections

The Turkish economy, which has slipped into its first recession in a decade, has topped the election agenda so far.
Millions of Turkish voters gear up for key local elections
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Hundreds killed, thousands wounded: A year of Gaza rallies

Palestinians to mark a year of Great March of Return protests after UN found Israel may have committed war crimes.
Hundreds killed, thousands wounded: A year of Gaza rallies
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Australia PM slams One Nation over Port Arthur shooting claims

Al Jazeera investigation shows Pauline Hanson suggesting Australia's worst shooting was a conspiracy to change gun laws.
Australia PM slams One Nation over Port Arthur shooting claims
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Ukraine corruption crisis haunts president's re-election bid

Many say Petro Poroshenko failed to deliver promises to tackle graft, which is a key issue in the presidential vote.
Ukraine corruption crisis haunts president's re-election bid
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Saudi Arabia temporarily frees three women's rights activists

After months in detention, some of the the activists jailed for their human rights campaigns granted temporary release.
Saudi Arabia temporarily frees three women's rights activists
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The Samjhauta acquittals: Hindu terror goes unpunished in India

The Indian government and judiciary have shown little willingness to deliver justice in 'saffron terror' cases.
The Samjhauta acquittals: Hindu terror goes unpunished in India
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SIGAR: Reintegration, economy among top risks after Taliban peace

US monitor cites reintegrating fighters, securing Afghan women's rights as urgent issues after potential peace deal.
SIGAR: Reintegration, economy among top risks after Taliban peace
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Venezuelans turn to food production amid crisis

In the middle of Venezuela's political and economic crisis, and with US sanctions looming, agro-ecological projects are springing up in hopes of curbing food shortages.
Venezuelans turn to food production amid crisis
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Cameroon forces kill 170 in Anglophone region in six months: HRW

Group says security forces used indiscriminate force against civilians, torched hundreds of homes between October-March.
Cameroon forces kill 170 in Anglophone region in six months: HRW
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UAE official says Arab countries should be more open to Israel

Anwar Gargash says he expects more contact between Arab countries and Israel via bilateral deals and political visits.
UAE official says Arab countries should be more open to Israel
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At least 8 killed by car bomb in Mogadishu

The vehicle exploded near a hotel and restaurant in the Somali capital leaving sending plumes of smoke into the air.
At least 8 killed by car bomb in Mogadishu
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Manchester United appoint Solksjaer as permanent manager

Former United striker turned club's season around reviving its bid for a top-four finish in the English Premier League.
Manchester United appoint Solksjaer as permanent manager
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Pakistan: No links found in probe of Indian Pulwama dossier

Islamabad says the allegation that Pakistani groups were involved in Kashmir suicide attack was unsubstantiated.
Pakistan: No links found in probe of Indian Pulwama dossier
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UN discuss evacuation of Syrian refugees trapped at Rukban camp

The fate of 40,000 Syrians trapped in Rukban camp to be discussed by the UN, Russia and Syria
UN discuss evacuation of Syrian refugees trapped at Rukban camp
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US jury awards man $80m in Monsanto Roundup cancer case

Monsanto says it will appeal the ruling that labeled it "negligent by not using reasonable care" to warn of cancer risk.
US jury awards man $80m in Monsanto Roundup cancer case
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Maltese forces retake tanker hijacked by migrants

Malta special operations team took control of the vessel from migrants who were trying to steer it towards Europe.
Maltese forces retake tanker hijacked by migrants
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Thai electoral body says pro-military party won popular vote

Pro-military Palang Pracharat party and opposition Pheu Thai both claimed they have mandate to form the next government.
Thai electoral body says pro-military party won popular vote
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Dhaka skyscraper on fire, several believed to be trapped: Reports

No official word on casualty, but several people believed to be trapped inside FR Tower in the Bangladeshi capital.
Dhaka skyscraper on fire, several believed to be trapped: Reports
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Scientists campaign to ban lethal robots production

28 countries sign up to ban on developing robots that could kill humans but some states are choosing to opt out.
Scientists campaign to ban lethal robots production
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'We move mountains': Feminism and art in Armenia

The Velvet Revolution may have placated a nation's call for change, but Armenian women are just getting started.
'We move mountains': Feminism and art in Armenia
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Community mistrust worsening DR Congo Ebola outbreak: study

A new study says a quarter of people interviewed in eastern DR Congo last year believe Ebola is not real.
Community mistrust worsening DR Congo Ebola outbreak: study
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Bosnians who refused to spy for Croatia allege being deported

Citizens and politicians say Croatian intelligence label Bosnians who do not collaborate as national security threats.
Bosnians who refused to spy for Croatia allege being deported
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New test for Erdogan: What's at stake in Turkish local elections?

March 31 polls seen as test for Turkish leader and his AKP amid economic downturn triggered by 2018 currency crisis.
New test for Erdogan: What's at stake in Turkish local elections?
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Spain rejects Mexico's demand for an apology over conquest

Mexico's president says Spain, pope must apologise for 500-year-old killings amid warm ties between two countries.
Spain rejects Mexico's demand for an apology over conquest
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Syrian military: Israeli air strikes targeted Aleppo

Syrian opposition sources say ammunition depot belonging to Iranian militias directly targeted by Israeli air strike.
Syrian military: Israeli air strikes targeted Aleppo
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US approves secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia

The US administration has reportedly authorized US companies to sell nuclear power technology to Saudi Arabia.
US approves secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia
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Ukraine election: A unique village laments its historical divide

Milove village is a good visualisation of Ukraine's current situation - torn into two pieces by the weight of its past.
Ukraine election: A unique village laments its historical divide
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US aviation agency queried about Boeing safety concerns

Federal Aviation Administration declares Boeing 737 Max 8 safe following two recent crashes that killed 346 people.
US aviation agency queried about Boeing safety concerns
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More than 30 killed in Guatemala after lorry ploughs into a crowd

The crowd was gathered at the site of another accident when the lorry hit it, according to local officials.
More than 30 killed in Guatemala after lorry ploughs into a crowd
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Brexit: MPs fail to agree on alternative to Theresa May's deal

British MPs reject all alternatives to May's Brexit deal, as the UK prime minister indicates she plans to step down.
Brexit: MPs fail to agree on alternative to Theresa May's deal
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Australian senator suggests worst gun massacre was a conspiracy

Pauline Hanson floats the idea the 1996 Port Arthur shooting, which left 35 people dead, was a false flag operation.
Australian senator suggests worst gun massacre was a conspiracy
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US blasted at UN for recognising Israeli sovereignty over Golan

US widely denounced at UN Security Council after Trump signed off on Israel's 1981 annexation of Syria's Golan Heights.
US blasted at UN for recognising Israeli sovereignty over Golan
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Boeing unveils fix to flight system after deadly crashes

Move announced as US aviation regulator faces harsh questions about a 'too cozy' relationship with plane-makers.
Boeing unveils fix to flight system after deadly crashes
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Campaigners target firms doing business with Myanmar's military

Facebook and Western Union are among the most recognisable names on 'dirty list' distributed by human rights activists.
Campaigners target firms doing business with Myanmar's military
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'Desperate' situation off Libya as rescued refugees 'hijack' ship

Concern after Italy vows to keep tanker allegedly hijacked by rescued refugees and migrants out of territorial waters.
'Desperate' situation off Libya as rescued refugees 'hijack' ship
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Gunmen attack Chilean ambassador motorcade in Haiti

Several NGO workers are reportedly missing following the attack, which took place amid ongoing instability in Haiti.
Gunmen attack Chilean ambassador motorcade in Haiti
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Saudi women's rights activists appear in court

Rights campaigner Loujain al-Hathloul, professor Hatoon al-Fassi and blogger Eman al-Nafjan are among those held.
Saudi women's rights activists appear in court
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US man pleads guilty to hate crimes in Charlottesville car attack

James Alex Fields Jr pleads guilty to federal hate crimes stemming from the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville.
US man pleads guilty to hate crimes in Charlottesville car attack
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Algeria opposition rejects army chief's proposed roadmap

Opposition leaders say general's call for Bouteflika to be declared unfit to rule is a manoeuvre to preserve old guard.
Algeria opposition rejects army chief's proposed roadmap
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'Long overdue': Facebook bans white nationalism on its platforms

Social network extends ban on hate speech to prohibit promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism.
'Long overdue': Facebook bans white nationalism on its platforms
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Pompeo: US continues to seek answers on murder of Jamal Khashoggi

The US secretary of state says the US continues to work to identify those behind the killing and hold them accountable.
Pompeo: US continues to seek answers on murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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Will Algeria's army remove President Abdelaziz Bouteflika?

Army chief Ahmed Gaid Salah says 82-year-old president is so ill he should be declared unfit to rule.
Will Algeria's army remove President Abdelaziz Bouteflika?
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EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics

The European Parliament votes by 560 to 35 in favour of banning 10 single-use plastics.
EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics
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Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela

Trump made the remarks while hosting Fabiana Rosales, the wife of opposition leader Juan Guaido, at the White House.
Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela
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Chile court orders Catholic Church to compensate abuse victims

The unprecedented ruling comes amid an ongoing clerical sex abuse scandal engulfing deeply-religious Chile.
Chile court orders Catholic Church to compensate abuse victims
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UK Labour Party demands answers on British troops in Yemen

Labour Party leaders are demanding answers after reports in British media that UK special forces had been involved in battles with Yemen's Houthi rebels.
UK Labour Party demands answers on British troops in Yemen
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Australia's One Nation offered 'change to voting system' for cash

Far-right party sought up to $20m from pro-gun groups in the United States, reveals undercover Al Jazeera investigation.
Australia's One Nation offered 'change to voting system' for cash
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UK PM Theresa May says will quit if Brexit deal approved

May tells Conservative MPs she will step down if her Brexit deal is approved by the British parliament.
UK PM Theresa May says will quit if Brexit deal approved
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Turkey 'to shore up lira via tight supply' through local polls

Ankara's stop-gap move to restore confidence in lira helped send London overnight swap rate rocketing to 1,200 percent.
Turkey 'to shore up lira via tight supply' through local polls
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On poetry, tradition, risk-taking, and colonial barbarians

A conversation between Indian poet Manash Bhattacharjee and Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish.
On poetry, tradition, risk-taking, and colonial barbarians
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What is the Green New Deal? Explaining the climate proposal

Some Democrats want a Green New Deal that Republicans strongly oppose. Here are 5 key issues the deal seeks to tackle.
What is the Green New Deal? Explaining the climate proposal
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Chinese student found alive after being kidnapped in Canada

Wanzhen Lu, who was abducted this weekend, was found on Tuesday night with minor injuries.
Chinese student found alive after being kidnapped in Canada
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EU recalls ships helping in Mediterranean refugee rescues

Operation Sophia to continue for six months but will only provide aerial surveillance, support for Libyan coastguard.
EU recalls ships helping in Mediterranean refugee rescues
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Groups urge Malaysia ensure accountability for 2015 mass graves

A new report says human traffickers tortured Rohingya and others before burying them in mass graves.
Groups urge Malaysia ensure accountability for 2015 mass graves
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In Pictures: Qatar's 'desert rose' museum set to open

The museum is designed as a free-form space and is meant to offer visitors a fluid experience.
In Pictures: Qatar's 'desert rose' museum set to open
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Social media to thank for global overtourism crisis

Apps like Instagram shoehorning travellers to places and sites where locals bewail monumental damages from the influx.
Social media to thank for global overtourism crisis
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Anger after Bolsonaro calls for Brazil army to mark 1964 coup

Bolsonaro’s call to commemorate the anniversary of Brazil’s 1964 military coup causes anger, unease.
Anger after Bolsonaro calls for Brazil army to mark 1964 coup
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Ukraine economic hub crippled after over four years of war

Conflict with Russia-backed fighters in east devastated country's economically important region, with no end in sight.
Ukraine economic hub crippled after over four years of war
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10 civilians killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Niger town

Mayor says several people also wounded after two female suicide bombers detonate explosives and gunmen attack civilians.
10 civilians killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Niger town
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Qatar National Museum set to open its doors to the public

The new museum aims to showcase Qatari history through a series of permanent exhibits.
Qatar National Museum set to open its doors to the public
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Why Ukrainians want to elect a comedian as president

The Ukrainian electorate has run out of patience.
Why Ukrainians want to elect a comedian as president
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Twelve years after Nepal conflict, justice eludes victims

Process put in place to deal with the crimes committed has made little progress, leaving some fearing for their safety.
Twelve years after Nepal conflict, justice eludes victims
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The Belarus Dilemma: Fighting Europe's Last Dictatorship

A group of human rights defenders raise their voices against Europe's last dictatorship.
The Belarus Dilemma: Fighting Europe's Last Dictatorship
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New Zealand attack: Suspect donated money to Austria far right

White supremacist suspect visited Austria, donated money to Austrian anti-immigration Identitarian Movement in 2018.
New Zealand attack: Suspect donated money to Austria far right
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Mozambique: One million people without aid after cyclone

The UN is struggling to reach those cut off after the disaster that killed many and left more homeless.
Mozambique: One million people without aid after cyclone
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Yemen's healthcare system among war's wreckage

More than half of hospitals and clinics destroyed, leading to shortage of vital medicines after years of confilct.
Yemen's healthcare system among war's wreckage
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Palestinian volunteer medic killed by Israeli forces in Bethlehem

Sajed Muzher, 18, was shot in the abdomen by Israeli forces while treating injured protesters in Dheisheh refugee camp.
Palestinian volunteer medic killed by Israeli forces in Bethlehem
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Mozambique confirms first cholera cases in wake of Cyclone Idai

Five cases have been confirmed of the disease in the badly damaged port city of Beira, according to health officials.
Mozambique confirms first cholera cases in wake of Cyclone Idai
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Tropical Cyclone Joaninha slams Indian Ocean island of Rodrigues

Widespread power cuts after storm grazes Mauritian island, leaving extensive damage in its trail.
Tropical Cyclone Joaninha slams Indian Ocean island of Rodrigues
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Egypt: Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah 'to be released from prison'

Alaa Abdel Fattah was sentenced to five years for allegedly organising a protest and assaulting a police officer.
Egypt: Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah 'to be released from prison'
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Venezuelans migrants in Colombia share stories of their struggle

The UN describes Venezuela's refugee exodus as the worst crisis in Latin America. Al Jazeera met some who have fled.
Venezuelans migrants in Colombia share stories of their struggle
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What are indicative votes and how do they influence Brexit?

Non-binding votes to take place as support slowly grows for Prime Minister Theresa May's EU withdrawal agreement.
What are indicative votes and how do they influence Brexit?
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'I spent nine years of my life in jail despite being innocent'

Indian man wrongly accused of being involved in the 2006 Mumbai train attacks now campaigns for the falsely convicted.
'I spent nine years of my life in jail despite being innocent'
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Turkey elections: Thousands of observers to oversee local vote

Half a million security personnel and thousands of observers on duty on Sunday to oversee elections, officials say.
Turkey elections: Thousands of observers to oversee local vote
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UK MPs to debate alternatives to Theresa May's plan

Future of British prime minister left hanging as MPs to vote on various Brexit proposals
UK MPs to debate alternatives to Theresa May's plan
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What are anti-satellite weapons?

Anti-satellite missile can destroy enemy satellites, which can provide crucial intelligence and communications in war.
What are anti-satellite weapons?
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Philippines government may have links to Chinese drug cartels

The government says that it has cleared one of the suspected drug lords of involvement, but did not explain the process it used to dismiss the 15 years of details in the document.
Philippines government may have links to Chinese drug cartels
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Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
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Smile and wiggle: Thai PM Prayuth tries to charm his way to a win

But a victory that was once expected to be a walk in the park for the general now does not seem so certain.
Smile and wiggle: Thai PM Prayuth tries to charm his way to a win
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Thailand elections: Military-backed party takes lead

Thailand's election commission says it will announce full results of long-delayed polls on Monday.
Thailand elections: Military-backed party takes lead
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Thailand's opposition forms alliance, demands junta step aside

Vote outcome remains shrouded in mystery with unofficial results delayed and growing allegations of election fraud.
Thailand's opposition forms alliance, demands junta step aside
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Thailand parties manoeuvre for position amid election confusion

Main political parties claim election victory as electoral commission delays announcing winner of Sunday's poll.
Thailand parties manoeuvre for position amid election confusion
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Syria requests urgent UN Security Council meeting on Golan

Syria says the US decision to recognise the Golan Heights as Israeli territory contravenes international law.
Syria requests urgent UN Security Council meeting on Golan
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India shoots down satellite, joining space 'super league': Modi

India became the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to have carried out the feat.
India shoots down satellite, joining space 'super league': Modi
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US top court backs Sudan over USS Cole bombing lawsuit case

Court says American sailors injured in the 2000 al-Qaeda bombing cannot collect $314.7m damages from Sudan government.
US top court backs Sudan over USS Cole bombing lawsuit case
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Yemen's war: Kitaf air raid kills seven, including four children

Missile hits near entrance to hospital in northwest Yemen, killing hospital staff, children and a guard, aid group says.
Yemen's war: Kitaf air raid kills seven, including four children
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Ukraine presidential election: All you need to know

Ukraine to choose its sixth president from a record number of candidates.
Ukraine presidential election: All you need to know
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Israeli leader Netanyahu warns Gaza he'll take further action

Israel boosts military forces abutting Gaza after Israeli air strikes and Palestinian rocket fire.
Israeli leader Netanyahu warns Gaza he'll take further action
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Election observers question Thailand's ongoing vote-count

Allegations of electoral fraud have rapidly spread on social media where trending terms include 'CheatingElection19'.
Election observers question Thailand's ongoing vote-count
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NZ police probe mosque-attack ties after man dies in stand-off

Cache of firearms found at Christchurch man's home, and he later dies from a stab wound after police surrounded his car.
NZ police probe mosque-attack ties after man dies in stand-off
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Boeing 737 Max makes emergency landing in Orlando

American crew declared an emergency 'performance issue' after taking off and returned to the airport safely.
Boeing 737 Max makes emergency landing in Orlando
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Tibet: 60 years of stalemate awakens young generation

The March 1959 Tibetan revolt was brutally put down with estimates of tens of thousands killed by Chinese troops.
Tibet: 60 years of stalemate awakens young generation
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Prosecutors drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett

Authorities drop charges, but say they still believe Smollett lied about being a victim of a racist and anti-gay attack.
Prosecutors drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett
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'Second disaster': Fears of disease, hunger in Mozambique

Survivors of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique are facing hunger and disease, say UN officials amid an urgent call for aid.
'Second disaster': Fears of disease, hunger in Mozambique
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Amid widening political divide, AIPAC closes annual US conference

Israeli PM targets Ilhan Omar at conference that multiple 2020 Democratic presidential contenders decided to skip.
Amid widening political divide, AIPAC closes annual US conference
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Is Trump changing US policy in the Middle East?

US President Donald Trump recently announced US recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights.
Is Trump changing US policy in the Middle East?
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Mexico's 'El Chapo' seeks new trial, citing jury misconduct

Guzman's team said jurors disregarded instructions to avoid the 'blizzard of media coverage' before convicting Guzman.
Mexico's 'El Chapo' seeks new trial, citing jury misconduct
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Syrians protest as Hezbollah urges resistance over US Golan move

Protesters across war-torn Syrian denounce US decision on Golan Heights as Hezbollah chief calls for 'resistance'.
Syrians protest as Hezbollah urges resistance over US Golan move
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US House fails to override Trump's veto over wall emergency

House Democrats fail to secure two-thirds majority vote to override Trump's veto on his border emergency declaration.
US House fails to override Trump's veto over wall emergency
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Spain: North Korea embassy intruder contacted FBI, judge says

Jose de la Mata believes all the identified suspects went to the US after the raid.
Spain: North Korea embassy intruder contacted FBI, judge says
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'Scream for human rights': Punks, monks and politics in Myanmar

Kyaw Kyaw and the Rebel Riot Band use music to stand up against oppression and anti-Muslim hate speech in Myanmar.
'Scream for human rights': Punks, monks and politics in Myanmar
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US expansion of global gag rule will 'punish women' worldwide

Rights groups slam Trump administration's decision to expand ban on foreign aid to groups providing, promoting abortion.
US expansion of global gag rule will 'punish women' worldwide
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Rescued cyclone victims in Mozambique fear for those left behind

Cyclone Idai flattened homes and provoked widespread flooding after slamming into Mozambique near the port of Beira.
Rescued cyclone victims in Mozambique fear for those left behind
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US hits Iranian bank, companies with new sanctions

US imposes fresh sanctions of network of companies and individuals it says are helping fund Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
US hits Iranian bank, companies with new sanctions
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House panel OKs measure on FBI records of Trump obstruction probe

Full House approval would give William Barr 14 days to turn over records, communications concerning FBI probes of Trump.
House panel OKs measure on FBI records of Trump obstruction probe
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Can the UK Parliament break the Brexit deadlock?

The UK House of Commons has just seized control of Brexit. So what happens next?
Can the UK Parliament break the Brexit deadlock?
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United Nations to investigate 'horrific' massacre in Mali

UN rights office said at least 153 people were killed and 73 injured in Saturday's attack.
United Nations to investigate 'horrific' massacre in Mali
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Oklahoma settles with maker of OxyContin over opioid crisis

Purdue Pharma LP has been accused of helping fuel the opioid abuse epidemic in the United States.
Oklahoma settles with maker of OxyContin over opioid crisis
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EU backs copyright reforms in blow to big tech

Reforms will force Google to pay publishers for use of their content, a move critics say threatens the free internet.
EU backs copyright reforms in blow to big tech
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Algeria army chief demands Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule

Algeria's army chief asks for an official move to declare President Bouteflika unfit to rule.
Algeria army chief demands Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule
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Legal worries for Trump far from over after Mueller probe

Trump claims 'total exoneration' in probe, but his family and business remain subject of ongoing investigations.
Legal worries for Trump far from over after Mueller probe
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Trump just got re-elected

Liberal obsession with the Mueller probe has gifted Trump the moral high ground and electoral momentum.
Trump just got re-elected
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Top Chinese leader backs crackdown on Uighurs

Ruling Communist Party's fourth-ranked leader Wang Yang said situation in Xianjiang was "continuing to develop well".
Top Chinese leader backs crackdown on Uighurs
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds amid tense calm in Gaza Strip

Israel and armed factions in the Gaza Strip have stopped firing after ceasefire brokered by Egypt.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds amid tense calm in Gaza Strip
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Why Trump recognised Israel's claim of the Golan Heights

Trump hopes his gestures of unconditional support for Israel will mobilise US evangelicals and win him a re-election.
Why Trump recognised Israel's claim of the Golan Heights
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Mongolia puts brakes on 'dangerous' winter horse racing

Rights groups have been campaigning against the horse racing that employs a large number of child jockeys.
Mongolia puts brakes on 'dangerous' winter horse racing
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US higher education: A system of meritocracy that never was

The recent college bribing scandal in the US revealed nothing we already didn't know.
US higher education: A system of meritocracy that never was
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Public muted on Mueller report, want to focus on economy

As Mueller report on possible foreign collusion in Trump campaign comes out, US voters want to move on
Public muted on Mueller report, want to focus on economy
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Parkland suicides put spotlight on US shooting survivors' lives

More loss for families as they face the long-term effect of mass shootings a year after Parkland.
Parkland suicides put spotlight on US shooting survivors' lives
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Israel-Gaza tension: Violence continues despite ceasefire

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is returning home early to handle tensions with Gaza ahead of elections.
Israel-Gaza tension: Violence continues despite ceasefire
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Pakistan's top court grants bail to former PM Nawaz Sharif

Sharif is currently serving a 7-year term in a corruption case stemmed from Panama Papers scandal in 2016.
Pakistan's top court grants bail to former PM Nawaz Sharif
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Battle for Bengal: BJP and local rival fight it out for votes

The Hindu nationalist BJP party has been engaged in a bloody struggle with TMC party to gain support in West Bengal.
Battle for Bengal: BJP and local rival fight it out for votes
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The ex-offenders working towards a safer Johannesburg

Ex-prison gang leader Collin Khumalo employs 258 wardens in the South African city, but moral questions abound.
The ex-offenders working towards a safer Johannesburg
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Turkey court opens espionage trial of US consulate staffer

Metin Topuz is accused of having links to US-based Turkish cleric Gulen, who Ankara blames for the 2016 coup attempt.
Turkey court opens espionage trial of US consulate staffer
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Iran flood: More than a dozen killed in flash flooding

Southern city of Shiraz suffers extensive damage as government urges people to cancel trips amid forecast of more rains.
Iran flood: More than a dozen killed in flash flooding
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French Muslims sue Facebook, YouTube over Christchruch footage

The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) says the media companies disseminate materials that encourage terrorism.
French Muslims sue Facebook, YouTube over Christchruch footage
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Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1bn

Global ride-hailing company says Careem will keep its brand as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber.
Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1bn
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NASA scraps all-women spacewalk for lack of well-fitting suits

A planned flight by two women astronauts scrapped due to lack of available spacesuits at International Space Station.
NASA scraps all-women spacewalk for lack of well-fitting suits
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Venezuela suffers second blackout within a month

President Maduro government blames the opposition for power outage that affected half of the country, including Caracas.
Venezuela suffers second blackout within a month
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Yemen's war: Four years on, what Houthi rule looks like

From a militia to a semi-state, the Houthis have strengthened their presence in Sanaa, despite near-daily aerial raids.
Yemen's war: Four years on, what Houthi rule looks like
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Pentagon authorises transfer of $1bn for US-Mexico border wall

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan authorises army engineers to begin planning and constructing 98km wall.
Pentagon authorises transfer of $1bn for US-Mexico border wall
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Australian PM denounces foreign vote meddling after NRA report

Scott Morrison says laws were made to 'criminalise taking foreign political donations' to prevent lobbyists' influence.
Australian PM denounces foreign vote meddling after NRA report
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Canada takes refugees who sheltered NSA whistle-blower Snowden

Vanessa Rodel and her daughter Keana, 7, arrived in Toronto on Monday night after years of harassment in Hong Kong.
Canada takes refugees who sheltered NSA whistle-blower Snowden
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How a Pakistani whistle-blower was killed for 'honour'

Afzal Kohistani, who campaigned against honour killings carried out seven years ago, was shot earlier this month.
How a Pakistani whistle-blower was killed for 'honour'
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US officials vow support for Israel at AIPAC conference

Gathering takes place at a time when there is a widening political divide in the US over the Israel-Palestine conflict.
US officials vow support for Israel at AIPAC conference
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UK lawmakers seize Brexit agenda in bid to break deadlock

House of Commons votes to give itself control of timetable starting on Wednesday so lawmakers can vote on alternatives.
UK lawmakers seize Brexit agenda in bid to break deadlock
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Christchurch attacks: Islamophobia in the media

Are media outlets to be blamed for sowing the seeds of the hate unleashed in Christchurch?
Christchurch attacks: Islamophobia in the media
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Mexican writers, journalists, actors denounce abuse against women

#MetooEscritoresMexicanos and #MeTooPeriodistasMexicanos trend in country where violence against women is prevalent.
Mexican writers, journalists, actors denounce abuse against women
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Cyclone Idai: Mozambique struggles with floodwaters

Residents of Beira and surrounding areas unable to return to normality more than a week after Cyclone Idai hit.
Cyclone Idai: Mozambique struggles with floodwaters
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After Mueller, what House panels are investigating Trump?

Although Mueller found no evidence of collusion, Trump still faces sweeping investigations by several House panels.
After Mueller, what House panels are investigating Trump?
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Saudi sisters leave Hong Kong for new country

The young women - known as Reem and Rawan - have been in hiding for months after fleeing an allegedly abusive family.
Saudi sisters leave Hong Kong for new country
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Trump's support for Israeli Golan Heights draws global anger

US decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over occupied Golan Heights generated global condemnation.
Trump's support for Israeli Golan Heights draws global anger
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Hamas announces Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel

Truce comes after Israeli fighter jets attack sites in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fired at Israel.
Hamas announces Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel
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Has the Mueller investigation vindicated Trump?

US President Donald Trump says the Mueller investigation completely exonerates him, Democrats say it raises questions.
Has the Mueller investigation vindicated Trump?
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Brexit: 'Not sufficient' support for third vote, says British PM

Theresa May says there is not enough support for new Brexit vote but hopes to secure parliamentary support for the deal.
Brexit: 'Not sufficient' support for third vote, says British PM
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How to sell a massacre: NRA's playbook, revealed

Al Jazeera goes undercover to find out how US's National Rifle Association deals with public opinion after gun assaults.
How to sell a massacre: NRA's playbook, revealed
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I went undercover to expose the US, Australia gun lobby

Al Jazeera reporter goes undercover in a three-year investigation of the US' powerful gun lobby's strategies to promote firearms ownership.
I went undercover to expose the US, Australia gun lobby
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UN probe indicates US air raid killed 13 civilians

The US is investigating the bombing in Kunduz and says it takes every precaution to prevent civilian casualties.
UN probe indicates US air raid killed 13 civilians
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Palestinian journalist wins appeal over Gaza corruption report

Hajar Harb, 34, acquitted on appeal over 2016 investigative report that revealed misconduct in Gaza's health ministry.
Palestinian journalist wins appeal over Gaza corruption report
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Israeli military begins striking Hamas targets in Gaza

The Israeli military action came after a rocket, allegedly fired from the Gaza Strip, struck a home in central Israel.
Israeli military begins striking Hamas targets in Gaza
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Trump formally recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

US president to sign declaration formally recognising Israel's sovereignty over Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Trump formally recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
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SDF calls for international tribunal for ISIL detainees

The SDF has detained some 1,000 foreign fighters, whose home countries are reluctant to take them back.
SDF calls for international tribunal for ISIL detainees
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Al Jazeera films US gun lobbyists advising Australia party

Investigative Unit covertly filmed members of Australian political party talking to NRA about relaxing gun regulations.
Al Jazeera films US gun lobbyists advising Australia party
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