Nigerian Senate candidate killed ahead of presidential elections
Labour Party candidate Oyibo Chukwu was killed in an attack on his convoy in southeastern Enugu State.
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US revises down GDP for Q4 to 2.7%
The revised estimate marked a deceleration from the 3.2 percent growth rate from July through September.
Nigeria election 2023: Five reasons to care about the vote
Millions of Nigerians are set to elect their next president. Here's what's at stake.
NATO chief warns China against supplying arms to Russia
Jens Stoltenberg says NATO military alliance has seen signs China was considering providing lethal aid to Russia.
Gaza ‘waiting for war every moment’ as Israel tension surges
Embattled residents in the Gaza Strip live in a perpetual state of fear of yet another war launched by Israel.
How and why did Shamima Begum lose her UK citizenship?
Begum, whose nationality was stripped after she travelled to Syria to join ISIL (ISIS), continues to fuel debate.
A year into Ukraine war, older refugees running out of hope
Since the beginning of the war, 76,000 Ukrainian refugees over the age of 60 have registered with Polish authorities.
As weapons taboos shatter, Kyiv and the West become strong allies
Military aid has helped Ukraine leap into the Western fold - precisely the outcome Russia had sought to prevent.
Revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara reburied in Burkina Faso
Former leader's remains, and those of the 12 people who were killed with him, reburied at assassination site.
‘Catastrophic’: Palestinians recount fatal Israeli raid on Nablus
Israeli forces have killed 11 Palestinians in Nablus in one of the deadliest raids since the 2000-05 uprising.
Oman joins Saudi in opening its airspace for Israeli carriers
Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers.
Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year
The statement comes after US reports said the weapon, which was supposed to be deployed in 2022, failed a recent test.
Turkey probes contractors, races to house quake survivors
Authorities are rushing to move hundreds of thousands of homeless people from tents to container cities.
Snowstorm hits northern US, knocks out power, disrupts flights
The northern US is hit hard with schools and offices closed due to power outages and thousands of fights cancelled.
Northern Irish police suspect New IRA behind detective shooting
Police say 'violent dissident republicans' are the prime focus of an investigation into shooting of off-duty policeman.
Ukraine war shifts global power relations as China asserts role
What happened in the week the Ukraine war reached a second year?
Afghanistan reopens key Pakistan trade route, Islamabad to follow
Decision to reopen Torkham crossing came a day after high-level Pakistani delegation met Taliban officials in Kabul.
Middle East round-up: Panic, fear as new quakes hit Turkey, Syria
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention
Seven children and 25 women were among the foreigners who died in detention last year, minister says.
Wang Yi meets Putin in sign of deepening China-Russia ties
Putin says relations between the two countries have reached 'new frontiers', confirming a summit with Xi Jinping.