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US progressives push back against right-wing narrative on crime
Recent votes are galvanising debate within the Democratic Party about how to address crime, but challenges abound.
‘A crisis’: The US tampon shortage, explained
People who need menstrual products are struggling amid a shortage of tampons in the US. What exactly is going on?
DRC closes Rwanda border after soldier is shot dead during attack
The border closure is the latest escalation in a diplomatic crisis that has broken out between the neighbours.
Sri Lanka tells civil servants work from home amid fuel shortage
Sri Lankan gov't orders public sector employees to stay home and schools to close for two weeks amid fuel crisis.
Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
Convicted of sexually abusing underaged gymnasts, Nassar will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
Russian warship violated Danish territorial waters in Baltic Sea
The incidents took place as an annual festival attended by senior legislators and businesspeople was under way nearby.
Investigation details Proud Boys’ role in Jan 6 US Capitol riot
The far-right group sought to blend in, in apparent coordinated bid to stir up crowds storming the Capitol, report says.
Analysis: What does Ukraine joining the EU really mean?
European Commission green-lit Ukraine for EU candidate status, but becoming a member might take years.
Putin blasts ‘stupid’ Western sanctions as economic ‘blitzkrieg’
At St Petersburg economic forum, Russian president says West trying to crush Russia with 'stupid sanctions'.
One killed, several wounded in Afghan mosque bombing: Police
Dozens of people had gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers when an explosive device detonated, police said.
Ukrainians in Russia align with Moscow but lament refugee camps
More than a million Ukrainians have sought shelter in Russia since the war began.
Biden urges climate action under spectre of fuel crisis
Russian invasion of Ukraine has left US and other countries seeking more fossil fuel output, threatening climate goals.
Erdogan says Saudi Crown Prince MBS to visit Turkey next week
Turkish leader says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Ankara next week as relations improve.
Religious freedom: The next battleground for US abortion rights?
As a synagogue sues Florida over new abortion law, experts say faith could be at heart of 'post-Roe' abortion defence.
EU fails to agree corporate tax reform as Hungary rejects deal
Hungary opposes setting a minimum corporate tax of 15 percent on big multinationals, preventing an EU deal.
Former Egyptian prisoners struggle to move on due to terror lists
Rights groups say 7,000 Egyptians are on terror lists - even out of prison that means separation from their families.
Witnessing war crimes in Kharkiv
Al Jazeera's Assed Baig on the harrowing scenes in Ukraine's second city, including apparent abuses by both sides.
East DR Congo violence worsening despite ‘state of siege’ – UN
Last April, the DRC declared a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces due to escalating attacks by militias.
UK approves US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The Home Office says his extradition is approved but Assange can still appeal the decision. WikiLeaks says he will.