Erdogan takes first step in controversial Istanbul canal project
While Ankara claims the project will ease ship traffic in the Bosphorus, critics warn of dire environmental effects.
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Countries impose new restrictions amid struggle to contain Delta
Rise of highly contagious variant prompts several countries to reintroduce restrictions amid surge in new COVID cases.
Iraq’s PMF display tanks and weaponry in large anniversary parade
March in Diyala province marks the anniversary of the paramilitary force's founding seven years ago.
At US-Mexico border, Harris laments ‘rhetoric’ over immigration
The US vice president, who is leading efforts to cut migrant surge, urges opponents to drop politics to fix immigration.
FDA adds heart inflammation warning to Moderna, Pfizer vaccines
Warning update follows an extensive review of information and discussion by CDC's Advisory Committee.
‘Dragon Man’ skull discovered in China could be new human species
The discovery of ancient skull could fundamentally alter our understanding of human evolution, scientists say.
Former Philippines president Benigno Aquino buried in Manila
Hundreds of mourners in black and white ribbons and face masks attended the funeral mass and burial ceremony.
YouTube shuts Xinjiang videos pushing rights group to seek backup
A Kazakh activist says YouTube took down videos from his channel forcing him to move its videos to little-known service.
Helicopter carrying Colombia’s President Duque struck by bullets
No injuries reported in incident that took place when helicopter was flying through the country's Catatumbo region.
Mexico: 18 bodies found after suspected drug cartel gun battle
Bodies of 18 men discovered in Zacatecas state after apparent confrontation between suspected cartels.
Sydney broadens COVID lockdown amid surge in Delta variant
Over five million people across the city subjected to movement restrictions as authorities battle to contain the spike.
Over a dozen vaccinated doctors dead amid Indonesia COVID surge
Rise of severe cases among medical workers raises questions about China-produced Sinovac jab the country is relying on.
Minneapolis reacts to Chauvin sentencing with hope, hesitation
Some hope Chauvin sentence will spur reform as they wish he had received more than 22.5 years for Floyd murder.
US report on documented UFOs leaves sightings unexplained
A turning point for the US government after decades deflecting, debunking and discrediting UFO observations.
Biden highlights LGBTQ rights, says ‘Pride is back’ in WH
The president designates the Pulse gay nightclub site of a 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida a national memorial.
Canada Has Added More US Far-Right Extremists To Its List Of Banned Terrorists
Included in the ban is the Three Percenters militant group, whose members have been charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Oil climbs to highest since 2018 on demand growth, OPEC+ caution
Global benchmark Brent futures closed at $76.18 while United States WTI crude rose to $74.05.
Biden pledges US support to embattled Afghanistan leaders
President Biden offers American commitment to Ghani, Abdullah as US troops withdraw and Taliban fighters gain ground.
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd murder
Chauvin, a white former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering Floyd, a Black man.
Taliban says has right to react if US troops stay in Afghanistan
Spokesman tells Al Jazeera if US keeps 650 troops past September 11 deadline, it will be 'clear violation' of agreement.