Spectre of conflict threatens the future of CAR ‘sandfishers’
Sand extraction provides a lifeline to many in impoverished CAR, but the industry faces a growing threat of violence.
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Property damaged as Cyclone Eloise hits Mozambique’s Beira
Cyclone Eloise, which lost its strength, hit the port city of Beira early on Saturday, but danger of flooding remains.
Ocean Viking ship rescues hundreds of migrants off Libya coast
A total of 374 migrants have been rescued in two days, said SOS Mediterranee, which operates Ocean Viking aid vessel.
US television host Larry King dies aged 87
Broadcaster was best known for a 25-year run as talk show host of CNN's Larry King Live.
In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes terrify a traumatised population
Violation of Lebanese airspace by low-flying Israeli jets brings back memories of deadly explosion at Beirut's port.
Blast heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intercepts ‘hostile target’
Saudi Arabia's airport delays flights after the kingdom intercepts apparent missile or drone attack over its capital.
Taiwan reports large incursion by China’s air force
Taipei says Chinese combat aircraft, including nuclear-capable H-6K bombers and fighter jets, entered its airspace.
Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal
Under a February 2020 deal, US forces are to leave Afghanistan by May 2021 in exchange for counterterrorism guarantees.
Ugandan army says it killed 189 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed after troops raided their hideouts in southern Somalia.
Turkey’s religious authority denounces ‘evil-eye’ charms
State-run body says the blue amulets - believed to date back to 3,300 BCE - are incompatible with Islam.
‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again
Demonstrators tell Al Jazeera the revolution's promises 10 years ago have not translated into a just society.
DR Congo lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga
At least 300 out of the 500 members of the National Assembly's lower house have signed the motion.
Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody
Ottawa says foreign ministry officials met online with Michael Kovrig, who has been held in China since December 2018.
Russia arrests hundreds amid nationwide pro-Navalny protests
Supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny demand his release, defying bitter cold and a ban on protests.
Wuhan marks a year since lockdown as pandemic rages worldwide
WHO experts in Wuhan to investigate source of the virus say too early to conclude if COVID-19 actually started there.
Biden to meet Trudeau next month to discuss pandemic response
Canadian prime minister was the first foreign leader to speak with new US president since Biden's inauguration.
Australia PM says no timeline to achieve zero carbon emissions
Carbon emissions blamed for Australia's hotter and drier condition, increasing the risk of more droughts and bushfires.
Rural Colombian groups seek help from new US gov’t amid violence
Rural Indigenous and Black communities continue to live in fear as armed groups vie for control of territory.
China authorises coast guard to fire on foreign vessels if needed
Legislation allows demolition of other countries' structures built on Chinese-claimed reefs.
Colombian businessman wanted by US had Maduro-Iran letter
Alex Saab carried a letter from Maduro asking for Iranian petrol and medicines when he was arrested on a US warrant.