US lawmakers mull restrictions on TikTok over security concerns
US lawmakers have voiced concern that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government.
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US jury convicts Texas police officer in fatal home shooting
A jury found Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson, killed during a police welfare check.
Photos: Bethlehem welcomes Christmas tourists after pandemic lull
Although tourism hasn't fully recovered, the hordes of visitors are an encouraging sign, business owners say.
Slovakia’s government loses parliamentary no-confidence vote
Fall of coalition government is latest stage of ongoing political crisis and could pave way for early elections.
Ukrainian general says Russia preparing for ‘prolonged’ war
Comments come as Russia pounded Kherson city and Kharkiv, while Ukraine shelled Donetsk in the east.
Photos: Judge to rule on Castillo’s detention amid Peru protests
Demonstrations held in support of ousted president across the country as his successor, Dina Boluarte, pleads for calm.
Biden backs African Union becoming permanent G20 member
US also pledges $165m to help support elections and good governance as African nations prepare to hold votes next year.
UK launches probe into claims its troops killed Afghan civilians
The independent probe will look into allegations that British special forces killed dozens of Afghan civilians.
In a first, US watchdog gets full access to audit Chinese firms
It marks a victory for US regulators and a relief for Chinese firms like Alibaba that faced delisting from US exchanges.
Why has Istanbul mayor Imamoglu been sentenced to prison?
Opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu has been handed a jail sentence and a politics ban ahead of general elections in 2023.
Thailand princess admitted to hospital with heart problem
Princess Bajrakitiyabha being treated at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn hospital after losing consciousness, royal palace says.
Up to 100,000 nurses stage ‘last resort’ strike in UK over pay
The Royal College of Nursing members' walkout is part of a growing wave of stoppages by public and private sector staff.
Ex-Tunisian president warns of ‘Arab volcano’ ahead of elections
Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki tells Al Jazeera current President Kais Saied is part of 'counter-revolution'.
What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine?
US has agreed to send a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine, but experts say it may not be a game changer in the war.
Ebola vaccines produced lasting antibodies during trial: Studies
Studies in West Africa said the vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co appear to be safe in children.
At least 31 dead in India’s Bihar after drinking toxic alcohol
Deaths happened mainly in two villages in impoverished state, where sale and consumption of liquor were banned in 2016.
At least three people killed in Louisiana as winter storm hits US
A mother and her eight-year-old child killed in US state of Louisiana and several others injured amid heavy storms.
WHO chief says uncle was ‘murdered’ by Eritrean troops in Tigray
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is a former Ethiopian minister from Tigray who has been a vocal critic of the conflict.
Irish soldier killed in attack on UN convoy in Lebanon
The Irish soldier was serving on a peacekeeping mission when the convoy came under small arms fire.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 295
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 295th day, we take a look at the main developments.