Ten killed in shooting near LA after Lunar New Year festival
Police say suspect remains at large after the shooting in Monterey Park, a US city home to a large Asian population.
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Explainer: What is behind the recent protests in Israel?
Some 100,000 protesters turned up on Saturday in Tel Aviv, the largest demo since Netanyahu's return to power.
Peruvian police raid university in Lima as protests grow
Police arrest more than 100 anti-government protesters, evict demonstrators from the National University of San Marcos.
Timeline of political relations between Sweden and Turkey
Sweden's bid for NATO membership faces a dead end after a rally by the far right burns the Quran.
China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted
For the past three years, Lunar New Year celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 333
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 333rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Tanzania opposition holds first rally in six years
Thousands of Chadema party supporters gather in the lakeside city of Mwanza after government lifts a ban on the party.
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand’s next prime minister
The Ruling Labour party chooses the former COVID-19 minister to replace Jacinda Ardern as its new leader.
China says COVID outbreak has infected 80 percent of population
Scientist says Lunar New Year travel rush unlikely to lead to a COVID surge as most people have been infected.
Huge crowds in Israel again protest Netanyahu’s legal changes
More than 100,000 people rally in Tel Aviv for a third week to protest against legal changes that could weaken courts.
Burkina Faso demands departure of French troops: Report
Military-ruled Burkina Faso suspends accord with France, orders troops to leave within a month, reports state media.
New search of Biden’s home turns up more classified documents
Officials from the Department of Justice find six more classified documents during 13-hour search of Joe Biden's home.
Brazil’s Lula fires army chief in wake of pro-Bolsonaro riots
The dismissal of Julio Cesar de Arruda comes shortly after Lula removed dozens of soldiers from his security detail.
The West’s ‘indecision’ is killing our people, Ukraine says
Germany has been under growing pressure to provide Leopard tanks to Kyiv but says it has yet to make a decision.
What’s stopping German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine?
Ukraine has urged Germany to provide the stealth tanks but NATO has failed to agree amid Russian threats.
Peru closes Machu Picchu site as anti-govt protests continue
European Union decries 'disproportionate' police response to the deadly unrest as protester death toll rises to 45.
India asks YouTube, Twitter to block links of BBC film on Modi
The documentary critical of PM Modi's role in the deadly 2002 Gujarat riots draws the ire of Indian government.
Canada says it will repatriate 23 of its citizens from Syria
Move comes after the citizens, currently detained in camps for ISIL family members in Syria, challenged Ottawa in court.
UN envoy says ‘progress’ made on Afghan women’s rights
Amina Mohammed, who held talks with the Taliban tells Al Jazeera some progress made but much remains to be done.
Turkey cancels Swedish minister visit over right-wing protest
Turkey has been angered by Sweden’s green light for a protest in front of its embassy in Stockholm.