George Floyd’s family urges Congress to pass police reform bill
A year after Floyd's death in Minneapolis, his family presses politicians to 'work together' on police reforms.
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Armenia says soldier killed in border shoot-out with Azeri forces
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence denies accusations it had fired across the border at Armenian positions.
‘Country has no future’: Iraqi protester killed at Baghdad rally
Demonstrators take to the streets after the killing of civil activist Ehab Jawad al-Wazi near his home in Karbala.
WHO expert backs follow-up coronavirus mission to China
Virologist Marion Koopmans says the trip could be helpful to gather additional information on the origins of COVID-19.
Blinken announces US plans to reopen Jerusalem consulate
After being downgraded by former President Trump, the move restores diplomatic ties with the Palestinians.
US downgrades Mexico’s air safety rating, says official
Downgrade bars Mexican carriers from adding new US flights and limits marketing agreements like code-sharing.
US consumers are feeling less confident about economy’s prospects
Americans still feel pretty good about the current state of the economy, but less so about the short-term outlook.
At least two killed as Cyclone Yaas bears down on India
Authorities seek to move more than a million people to safety as a powerful cyclone nears the east coast.
Red Black & Green New Deal: Climate agenda for Black Lives Matter
One year after the murder of George Floyd, Al Jazeera examines the intersection of racial and climate justice.
Amazon sued by DC’s AG over alleged antitrust practices
AG is accusing Amazon of engaging in anticompetitive practices that have raised prices for US consumers.
Challenges impede war-ravaged Gaza’s reconstruction efforts
From closure of key crossings to political schisms, challenges persist in bid to rebuild Gaza's wrecked infrastructure.
How many people have been killed by US police since George Floyd?
At least 1,068 people have been killed by police since the death of the unarmed Black man a year ago.
Bangladesh detains popular preacher in ‘anti-terrorism’ case
Police say Amir Hamza arrested in a raid at his home in Kushtia on charges of inciting 'militants'.
Palestinian man killed by Israeli undercover unit in West Bank
Ahmad Fahd from al-Amari refugee camp was shot by Israeli unit and left to bleed to death, Palestinian witnesses said.
Volcano aftershocks rock east DRC, raise fears of fresh eruption
Death toll reaches 32 as lava lake in Mt Nyiragongo's crater seems to have refilled, prompting fears of second eruption.
Iran’s Guardian Council disqualifies most presidential hopefuls
Announcement only solidifies conservative Ebrahim Raisi’s position as by far the top candidate.
Belarus: Airlines avoid airspace; fears over ‘forced’ confession
Pressure mounts on Minsk as more carriers suspend flights, while Protasevich's father say he has likely been beaten.
Netanyahu promises ‘very powerful’ response if ceasefire broken
Israeli prime minister met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken following the 11-day Gaza bombardment.
Gaza-based journalists say their accounts blocked by WhatsApp
Latest move by Facebook left Palestinian users and their allies wondering if they had been singled out for censorship.
Journalists in Burkina Faso blocked from accessing IDP sites
Government move causes concern about press freedom and the visibility of the country’s humanitarian crisis.