After weeks of violent protests, what is happening in Peru?
Supporters of former President Pedro Castillo calling for his successor's resignation are taking their protest to Lima.
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G20 creditors on board for Ghana debt relief talks: Paris Club
Ghana is in the throes of its worst economic crisis in decades and has requested a restructuring of its debt.
French workers, angered by Macron’s pension plan, strike en masse
Hundreds of thousands walk off in protest against the government's plan to raise the pension age to 62.
Middle East round-up: Egypt economy pounded
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
Ethiopia says talk of birr devaluation ‘completely unfounded’
Ethiopia has a managed exchange rate for the birr, whose official value to the dollar is half the black market rate.
Medvedev warns of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine
Former Russian leader and Putin ally warns Ukraine's Western allies ahead of a key meeting in Germany.
Fire at Armenian military barracks kills at least 15 people
Authorities say the circumstances of the fire remain unclear and that three other men are in a serious condition.
Israel releases second longest-serving Palestinian prisoner
Maher Younis, cousin of recently released Karim Younis, freed after four decades in Israeli prisons.
Eight-year-old Indian diamond heiress becomes Jain monk
Girl who stood to inherit multimillion-dollar diamond fortune has instead been inducted as nun to the religious order.
Pakistan journalist held in alleged Bajwa tax leak case gets bail
Shahid Aslam was arrested last week over report on alleged wealth of ex-army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Germany heads for showdown over tanks for Ukraine
US defence secretary Lloyd Austin meets new German defence minister a day before allies meet to discuss military aid.
South Korea, Iran summon each other’s envoys over ‘enemy’ comment
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's description of Iran as an 'enemy' of the United Arab Emirates has angered Tehran.
Senegal opposition leader Sonko to face trial over rape charges
Some opposition leaders and Sonko's supporters fear the case is an attempt by Senegal's president to remove a rival.
Dozens of bodies found in mass graves in DR Congo
UN peacekeepers made the 'gruesome discoveries' after receiving reports of attacks on civilians by a local armed group.
Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister
An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election.
Photos: Lunar New Year rush starts in China
Millions of Chinese are taking advantage of the lifting of COVID-19 curbs to reconnect with family after years apart.
‘Best thing that happened’: Chinese return home after years apart
Zero-COVID left many Chinese families - overseas and at home - separated for years. Now, they can finally reunite.
United Nations expresses ‘concern’ over Guatemala investigations
Critics say the accusations against Iván Velásquez are the latest attack against anti-corruption officials in Guatemala.
US Senator calls for probe into law enforcement mass surveillance
Ron Wyden has said that state and local authorities have accessed data collections without court oversight.
Janet Yellen, Chinese Vice Premier Liu have ‘candid’ talks
The US Treasury said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on climate change and the economy.