Ethiopia replaces head of interim gov’t in war-wracked Tigray
Mulu Nega, appointed in November as fighting raged in the region, is replaced by Abraham Belay, federal gov't says.
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Lebanon’s Diab pitches cash cards for poor. Cue the backlash
Caretaker Prime Minister Diab fears governing parties won’t support his cash card plan to replace expensive subsidies.
Israel’s president taps opposition leader Lapid to form new gov’t
PM Netanyahu's political future in doubt as president asks leader of centrist Yesh Atid party to try to form new gov't.
Atlanta police officer, fired after murder charge, is reinstated
City board ruled in favour of Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who was removed a day after he shot Rayshard Brooks.
Iraq: Ancient Mesopotamian marshes threatened by sewage
UN classifies Iraq 'as the fifth most vulnerable country in the world' to climate change.
Libya’s PM ‘hopeful’ foreign mercenaries will withdraw soon
Libyan PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah speaks to Al Jazeera about reconciliation, elections, and renegade general Khalifa Haftar.
US judge orders Justice Dept to release Trump obstruction memo
Former AG William Barr had obscured 'the true purpose' of the memo when he resisted releasing it, the judge said.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era gig workers rule
Trump-era rule would have made it easier for firms to classify workers as gig labour rather than employees.
Ten Belarusians file criminal case in Germany against Lukashenko
Belarusian President accused of crimes against humanity in response to anti-government protests, lawyers say.
Read the Facebook review board’s Trump ban recommendations
The board has upheld Donald Trump's suspension from the platform, but has criticised the company's actions.
In Italy, some school textbooks reinforce racist stereotypes
A book showing an Italian boy asking a Black girl 'Are you Black or are you dirty?' is among those that caused backlash.
Egyptian and Turkish officials meet for talks to mend rift
Egypt says 'exploratory' talks will focus on steps 'that may lead towards normalisation of ties' between two countries.
UK PM says second Scottish independence vote would be ‘reckless’
Boris Johnson, on eve of key election in Scotland, escalates war of words with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Dogecoin’s value is soaring. Is it time to take it seriously?
Dogecoin, a so-called memecoin, has become the destination for hordes of day traders.
Pakistan wants the IMF to ease ‘tough conditions’ on $6bn loan
Pakistan entered a $6bn loan agreement with the IMF in 2019 that included targets for narrowing the budget deficit.
For the ruined, Turkey’s crypto crackdown comes too late
Crypto mania swept Turkey as investors sought to shield their savings against inflation. Then two exchanges collapsed.
Facebook oversight board upholds Donald Trump’s suspension
Facebook suspended the then-US president for inciting violence in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
Ashraf Sehrai: Pro-freedom Kashmir leader dies in detention
Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai, a prominent resistance leader, who was detained last year, dies inside jail in Jammu city.
Iran envoy found guilty of France bomb plot drops appeal
Case marked first time an Iranian official had been tried for 'suspected terrorism' in Europe since 1979 revolution.
UK elections to test national mood, strength of union
Dubbed 'Super Thursday', local and regional votes come as the UK is on the path to pandemic recovery.