Turkish court suspends funding for main pro-Kurdish party
The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) is being deprived of a key source of revenue ahead of elections expected in June.
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Amazon to cut more than 18,000 roles, CEO says
The job-slashing plan is the largest among recent workforce reductions that have affected the US tech sector.
Middle East round-up: Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
France backs envoy despite Burkinabe pressure for withdrawal
France's foreign ministry is standing by its ambassador amid mounting anti-French sentiment in Burkina Faso.
Morocco links Israel embassy to W Sahara recognition: Report
Israel has refused to engage on the issue, despite Moroccan demands, reports Axios.
Ukraine starts new year with major attack on Russian troops
2023 begins with a Ukrainian offensive and defensive success, while the prospect for peace remains dim.
UK’s Prince Harry alleges brother William attacked him: Report
Spare, Prince Harry's tell-all book, includes details of alleged attack, the Guardian reports.
Mali escapes sanctions over detention of 46 Ivorian soldiers
The Ivorian troops were arrested at the Bamako airport on July 10, with the Malians accusing them of being mercenaries.
Taliban says eight ISIL fighters killed in raids in Afghanistan
The raids follow a series of attacks conducted by ISIL, including a deadly bombing near a checkpoint in Kabul.
Israeli forces kill 16-year-old Palestinian in Nablus
Amer Abu Zaytoon is the fourth Palestinian to be killed this year by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
Longest-serving Palestinian prisoner released from Israeli prison
Karim Younis, 66, has been released from Israeli prisons after serving 40 years for the killing of an Israeli soldier.
India top court stays demolition of over 4,000 homes in Haldwani
More than 50,000 people, mostly Muslims, faced the demolition of their homes which allegedly encroached on railway land.
Benedict XVI, the German pope who made history, laid to rest
Mourners gather at the Vatican to pay their final respects to German theologian Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
California declares state of emergency ahead of incoming storm
Heavy rainfall expected to cause flooding and power outages across the state, with tornados in other parts of the US.
Critically injured US football player shows ‘improvement’
Damar Hamlin has received support from players and fans across the country after suffering a cardiac arrest on Monday.
Peru roadblocks resume as president urges ‘peace, calm, unity’
Protests reignite in Peru after holiday pause, with many demonstrators demanding removal of new President Dina Boluarte.
Photos: Europe sees spell of record warm winter temps
Ski resorts shut down due to lack of snow as continent records warmest days in January on record.
US President Biden touts infrastructure deal in Kentucky visit
The Democratic president visited the deep-red state in a push for bipartisanship, alongside Republican Mitch McConnell.
Twitter says it will reverse ban on political ads
The social media platform tweeted that it would relax its advertising policy for 'cause-based ads' in the US.
US labour market remains tight, manufacturing slows down
Job openings, a measure of labour demand, slipped in November but there were still more jobs available than expected.