US Senate reaches short-term deal on debt limit, averting crisis
Democrats and Republicans agree to suspend the limit on US Treasury's ability to issue new debt until early December.
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Greece ratifies landmark intra-NATO defence pact with France
Athens hails security deal, saying it gives 'new substance' to defence of European interests in the Mediterranean.
African migrants ‘forgotten’ on dangerous treks to US: Report
Migration Policy Institute says African migrants crossing several Latin American countries to reach US need protection.
Moscow says NATO expulsions undermine chances of ‘normalisation’
The security alliance has stripped accreditation from eight members of Russia's mission over Moscow's 'malign' activity.
Why some ethnic minorities prefer working from home
Remote work has been liberating for some, who say they have faced fewer micro-aggressions and less casual racism.
UAE, a major carbon emitter, aims to go net-zero by 2050
The nation of 10 million has one of the world’s highest emissions rates per capita, ahead of Australia and the US.
Russia pledges to boost gas supplies to Europe amid energy crunch
Europe’s soaring gas prices dropped Thursday after Russia suggested it could sell more gas to European spot buyers.
Pfizer seeks US COVID vaccine approval for children aged 5 to 11
The company says its research shows no adverse side effects for the age group, but recommends smaller dose.
What does it take to get CEOs to stand against the death penalty?
With big business names signing up to end the death penalty, Al Jazeera speaks to the woman organising the effort.
Infographic: Nobel Prize winners 1901-2021
With the Nobel season in full swing, here are four graphics explaining some of the world's most coveted awards.
Rights groups to PayPal: End discrimination against Palestinians
Groups are demanding PayPal offer its services to the five million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
Burkinabe ex-leader Compaore to snub Sankara assassination trial
Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore is the main defendant in the trial on the 1987 murder of his predecessor.
Israeli settlers take over home in Jerusalem’s Silwan
Settlers take over an apartment in Palestinian neighbourhood as the Jerusalem municipality hands out demolition orders.
Croatia, Greece, Romania illegally pushing refugees back: Report
EU members have denied people the right to seek asylum, Lighthouse Reports says, alleging physical abuse in some cases.
More than 50 migrants have died this year in Panama’s Darien Gap
The death toll is higher than in previous years amid a surge in crossings of the treacherous jungle route.
Tanzania’s Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Prize in literature
Gurnah hailed for 'uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and fate of the refugee'.
Widow of slain Haitian president ‘won’t stop’ push for justice
More than 40 people have been arrested for the assassination of Jovenel Moise, but key questions remain unanswered.
Two Kashmir schoolteachers shot dead as civilian killings spike
Female teacher and her male colleague killed inside a government school - the seventh targeted killings in six days.
Guinea military government names Mohamed Beavogui as PM
Beavogui, who has no previous government experience, is an expert in agricultural finance and has worked for the UN.
Taliban still struggling for international recognition
Group spent two years courting world leaders, but finds it difficult to gain acceptance since taking power in August.