Middle East round-up: Palestinian hunger striker dies
Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage this week.
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Czechs look to dump Russian nuclear fuel
Pressure is rising to include the Russian nuclear sector in the European Commission's 11th sanction package plans.
Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?
The South Asian rivals have always had a difficult relationship, but it is now at rock bottom.
Fire kills at least eight people in Czech city of Brno
Police suggest those who died were likely unhoused people occupying construction containers.
US police capture suspect in deadly mass shooting in Atlanta
Gunman opened fire with a pistol in the waiting room of a medical centre, shooting five people, and then fled on foot.
The campaign against the UN’s human rights official on Palestine
Francesca Albanese has faced calls for her dismissal from multiple fronts, including Israel and the US.
Kerala Story: Film on alleged Indian ISIL recruits gets pushback
Rewards offered for proof of film's claim that thousands of Hindu women forcibly converted and made to work for ISIL.
South Africans ask UK to return diamond in Charles’ crown jewels
The world's largest diamond, discovered in South Africa in 1905, was given to the British monarchy two years later.
Kenya opposition suspends protest after agreement with government
The twice-weekly protests began in March against alleged fraud in last year's presidential vote, soaring cost of living.
Sudan fighting in its 20th day: A list of key events
Fierce fighting heard in central Khartoum while heavy bombardment rings out in Omdurman and Bahri.
Photos: Destruction in Gaza Strip after Israeli bombardment
One funeral held after the attacks, which also injure five people and damage homes already affected by previous strikes.
Tunisian police violence brings back memories of old regime
Incidents at basketball arena and sit-in by African migrants have led to accusations that police brutality is rising.
Why do Sudan’s ceasefires keep failing?
The warring generals have shown little interest in a long-term ceasefire, but have failed to achieve a quick victory.
Google to abolish passwords for ‘passkeys’: Here’s what to know
Tech giant will now verify a person's identity on a device using a PIN unlock code or biometrics such as a fingerprint.
Khartoum fighting continues despite new ceasefire in Sudan
UN warns fighting between army and RSF risks causing a humanitarian catastrophe that could spill into other countries.
Press Freedom Day: US slammed over response to Abu Akleh killing
State Department official reiterates US is pressing Israel to 'review its policies' after Al Jazeera reporter's killing.
Rights commission says Peru crackdown may qualify as a ‘massacre’
A new report says that the killing of protesters amid widespread unrest may constitute 'extrajudicial executions'.
Former FBI agent charged in US Capitol attack
Video footage shows Jared Wise egging on protesters and comparing the Capitol police to 'Nazi' and 'Gestapo' officers.
US Fed hikes interest rates by 25 basis points, signals a pause
In face of recent bank failures and debt cap negotiations, US Fed says it will study economy, inflation in coming weeks.
US Senate launches latest legislative effort to take on China
Congressional push comes as US secretary of state says he will reschedule China visit cancelled over 'spy balloon' row.