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US election: Why is Kamala Harris losing Indian American voters?

November 6, 2024

She could become the Indian American president. So why is she bleeding votes – to Trump's advantage? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/1/us-election-why-is-kamala-harris-losing-indian-american-voters?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 981

November 5, 2024

As the war enters its 981st day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/2/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-981?traffic_source=rss

Dozens killed by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s Gezira, aid groups say

November 5, 2024

UNICEF calls for more international attention to 'the forgotten crisis' as about 25.6 million people face acute hunger. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/26/dozens-killed-by-paramilitary-rsf-in-sudans-gezira-aid-groups-say?traffic_source=rss

Prosecutors push for 17-year sentence for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira

November 4, 2024

A low-level airman, Teixeira pleaded guilty to sharing hundreds of classified files on the social media site Discord. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/30/prosecutors-push-for-17-year-sentence-for-pentagon-leaker-jack-teixeira?traffic_source=rss

Video: Inside Russia’s major BRICS summit with global leaders

November 4, 2024

Russia is hosting a major summit of the BRICS countries and other nations that want to engage with the bloc. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/10/24/video-inside-russias-major-brics-summit-with-global-leaders?traffic_source=rss

US election: 13 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to

November 1, 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both targeted Latino voters with their campaign activities on Tuesday. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/23/us-election-13-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up?traffic_source=rss

Sudanese people living through ‘nightmare of violence, hunger’: UN chief

October 31, 2024

Antonio Guterres says millions going hungry and others face atrocities amid escalating attacks by rival forces. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/28/sudanese-people-living-through-nightmare-of-violence-hunger-un-chief?traffic_source=rss

What’s the focus for Harris, Trump in the last few days of the US campaign?

October 30, 2024

Opinion polls suggest the US presidential election is tight. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/28/whats-the-focus-for-harris-trump-in-the-last-few-days-of-the-us-campaign?traffic_source=rss

Trump visits McDonald’s as Harris speaks to churchgoers in swing state push

October 29, 2024

US presidential candidates zero in on battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia as Election Day nears. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/20/trump-visits-mcdonalds-as-harris-speaks-to-churchgoers-in-swing-state-push?traffic_source=rss

Bolivian government accuses Morales of staging assassination attempt

October 28, 2024

Two very different versions have emerged of Sunday's incident when Morales says his car was hit by bullets. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/28/bolivian-government-accuses-morales-of-staging-assassination-attempt?traffic_source=rss

Fate of US ‘Dreamers’ before an appeals court, again

October 27, 2024

The hearing is latest in years-long legal battle over Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/10/fate-of-us-dreamers-before-an-appeals-court-again?traffic_source=rss

Desperate journeys: Syrian refugees fleeing Israel’s assault on Lebanon

October 27, 2024

From one war zone to another, and back again – how some of the most vulnerable cannot escape wherever they turn. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/10/15/desperate-journeys-syrian-refugees-fleeing-israels-assault-on-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

How the world keeps failing eastern DRC

October 26, 2024

Old ‘peacebuilding’ schemes are obsolete in a country that is seeing new and ever-changing conflict dynamics. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/10/26/how-the-world-keeps-failing-eastern-drc?traffic_source=rss

Israel bombs Lebanon’s ancient city of Tyre

October 26, 2024

Tyre is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to important archaeological sites. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/10/24/israel-bombs-lebanons-ancient-city-of-tyre?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 971

October 25, 2024

As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-971?traffic_source=rss

LeBron and Bronny James share court, make NBA history as Lakers beat Wolves

October 25, 2024

LeBron James shared the court with his 20-year-old son Bronny and later called the moment 'one of the greatest gifts'. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/10/23/lebron-and-bronny-james-share-court-make-nba-history-as-lakers-beat-wolves?traffic_source=rss

Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia

October 23, 2024

As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/10/15/families-want-justice-blood-money-for-au-peacekeeper-killings-in-somalia?traffic_source=rss

What is Disease X and how will pandemic preparations help the world?

February 4, 2024

WHO chief Tedros joined world leaders at the Davos summit to discuss strategies for the next potential pandemic. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/18/what-is-disease-x-and-how-will-pandemic-preparations-help-the-world?traffic_source=rss

Rohingya refugees in Indonesia still hope for a better future

February 2, 2024

On the beach and in a car park, Rohingya refugees are taking shelter wherever they can amid a hostile reception in Aceh. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/1/26/photos-rohingya-refugees-in-indonesia-still-hope-for-a-better-future?traffic_source=rss

Jelena Begovic: Serbia’s tech rise in East vs West power struggle

February 1, 2024

Serbian minister of science explores how the country's growth in technology navigates the East-West rivalry. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/talk-to-al-jazeera/2024/1/6/jelena-begovic-serbias-tech-rise-in-east-vs-west-power-struggle?traffic_source=rss

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday

January 30, 2024

Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/26/toppled-statues-protests-australia-marks-contentious-national-holiday?traffic_source=rss

Israeli forces kill two brothers along Gaza evacuation route

January 30, 2024

Two brothers were shot dead by Israeli snipers in front of their family on an evacuation route in Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/28/israeli-forces-kill-two-brothers-along-gaza-evacuation-route?traffic_source=rss

Confusion, speculation in Iran after twin blasts kill more than 80 people

January 28, 2024

Iranians mark day of mourning after bombings kill at least 84 people, leave more than 280 wounded. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/4/confusion-speculation-in-iran-after-twin-blasts-kill-more-than-80-people?traffic_source=rss

Alabama carries out first US execution by asphyxiation with nitrogen gas

January 28, 2024

Convicted murderer Kenneth Smith, who survived an earlier execution attempt by lethal injection, was killed on Thursday. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/26/alabama-carries-out-first-us-execution-by-asphyxiation-with-nitrogen-gas?traffic_source=rss

Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles

January 27, 2024

Door plug blowing out on An Alaska Airline Boeing aircraft has brought the plane maker under scrutiny again. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/1/23/poor-quality-control-race-for-profits-behind-boeings-troubles?traffic_source=rss

North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability

January 26, 2024

State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/25/north-korea-says-tested-new-type-of-cruise-missile-with-nuclear-capability?traffic_source=rss

How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

January 25, 2024

American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/30/how-an-impasse-in-the-south-china-sea-drove-the-philippines-us-closer?traffic_source=rss

UEFA set to ‘lose power’ but will football’s Super League take off?

January 24, 2024

Will the league overcome its own challenges and successfully launch after a court ruling questioning UEFA's powers? https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/1/7/european-court-of-justice-super-league-football-uefa-fa-fifa-breakaway-league-future-of-club-football?traffic_source=rss

100 days of Israel’s relentless war on Gaza

January 23, 2024

Israel has bombed and attacked Gaza for 100 days straight, killing close to 24,000 people. Here are just some of them. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/14/100-days-of-israels-relentless-war-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Palestinians in Ukraine decry ‘double standard’ as Kyiv supports Israel

January 23, 2024

Ukraine has supported Israel throughout the latest conflict, upsetting Palestinians as war ravages Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/19/palestinians-in-ukraine-decry-double-standard-as-kyiv-supports-israel?traffic_source=rss