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Egyptian journalist Khaled Dawoud freed from jail
A vocal critic of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Dawoud was arrested during rare anti-government protests in 2019.
WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in food markets
The UN health agency calls for the ban to prevent the emergence of new diseases.
US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports
US health authorities said they were investigating blood clots in six women in the days after vaccination.
Iran and Russia discuss ties, the Middle East, and nuclear deal
FM Sergey Lavrov says Russia shares Iran’s stance on reviving the nuclear deal.
Elite privilege consumes $17.4bn of Pakistan’s economy: UNDP
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, UNDP's Kanni Wignaraja says Pakistan has promised action over damning UN report.
‘Don’t play with fire’: China warns US on Taiwan
The warning came after the US issued guidelines enabling easier contact between US and Taiwanese officials.
Police Killed 20-Year-Old Daunte Wright On Sunday, Sparking Protests
Police did not release the victim’s name, but Katie Wright identified him as her son, Daunte Wright. The shooting led hundreds of people to protest — and police to fire tear gas.
Harvey Weinstein indicted in California on sexual assault charges
California case against Weinstein covers alleged attacks on five women from 2004 to 2013 in the Los Angeles area.
US oil output climbs toward level not seen since pandemic’s start
Higher prices are buoying drillers’ confidence: Benchmark Nymex oil gained nearly 35 percent in the past four months.
One dead, officer wounded in shooting at Tennessee high school
Police say one male has died and an officer was injured after shots were fired at school in US city of Knoxville.
Ma’s wealth soars $2.3bn after China imposes milder Alibaba fine
The $2.8bn fine imposed on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd by China's government is less severe than some investors feared.
Canada cancels export permits for drone technology to Turkey
Foreign affairs minister says review found 'credible evidence' technology was used by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Israel arrests Hamas members in West Bank raids
Hamas describes the arrests as 'an attempt to disrupt and stop the course of the Palestinian elections'.
US budget deficit this year nearly doubles previous record
The deficit for the first six months of this fiscal year hit $1.7 trillion as stimulus cheques turbo-charged spending.
Philippines: Duterte reappears in public after ill health rumours
Philippine president, who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, resumes weekly address to dismiss health rumours.
Chauvin judge refuses jury sequester as Minneapolis faces unrest
Judge Peter Cahill refuses defence request the morning after the death of Daunte Wright causes renewed unrest in the US.
Protests across Pakistan after far-right TLP leader arrested
Protests began after Saad Rizvi, leader of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party, was arrested by police in Lahore.
US State Department names its first chief diversity officer
Former ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will oversee diversity and inclusion at the State Department.
Turkey and Libya renew commitment to contested maritime deal
Turkish president and Libyan interim PM agree to maintain 2019 Mediterranean accord that has angered Greece and Cyprus.