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Mexican president says agreement reached to keep US border crossings open

December 29, 2023
Talks between Lopez Obrador and US officials follow temporary shutdown of some rail crossings. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/28/mexican-president-says-agreement-reached-to-keep-us-border-crossings-open?traffic_source=rss

Indonesians rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza

December 27, 2023
More than 1000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in front of landmark palace in North Sumatra's Medan. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/10/indonesians-rally-in-support-of-palestinians-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

UK police arrest man after Banksy artwork snatched from London street

December 26, 2023
Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after removal of installation in south London. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/24/uk-police-arrest-man-after-banksy-artwork-snatched-from-london-street?traffic_source=rss

UK teen Alex Batty arrives home after going missing on holiday in 2017

December 25, 2023
Teen told investigators he spent six years living a nomadic lifestyle in Spain, Morocco and France. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/17/uk-teen-alex-batty-arrives-home-after-going-missing-in-france?traffic_source=rss

US says Houthi drones shot down, as UK brands Iran ‘malign influence’

December 25, 2023
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron says escalating attacks by Iran-backed groups cannot be tolerated. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/24/us-says-it-downed-houthi-drones-as-uks-cameron-brands-irans-malign-influence?traffic_source=rss

Smell that: The rise of India’s ittar industry

December 25, 2023
Natural perfumes are seeing a resurgence thanks to a handful of start-ups offering old and new fragrances. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/12/17/smell-that-the-rise-of-indias-ittar-industry?traffic_source=rss

The top 10 moments that shaped cricket in 2023

December 25, 2023
From Australia winning women's and men's World Cups and everything in between, Al Jazeera looks at cricket in 2023. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/12/24/biggest-moments-cricket-2023-icc-world-cup-pakistan-vs-india-asia-cup-final-virat-kohli-maxwell-afghanistan-womens-t20-shabnim-ismail-test-championship-final?traffic_source=rss

Trump’s ex-lawyer Giuliani told to pay $148m for defaming election workers

December 24, 2023
Ruby Freeman and Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss faced deluge of racist and sexist threats after Giuliani's false claims. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/16/trumps-ex-lawyer-giuliani-told-to-pay-148m-for-defaming-election-workers?traffic_source=rss

Hong Kong police offers bounties for five activists living overseas

December 23, 2023
The US and the UK have condemned the move as Hong Kong authorities expand crackdown under national security law. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/14/hong-kong-police-offers-bounties-for-five-activists-living-overseas?traffic_source=rss

Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of ‘swarming’ reef off its coast

December 23, 2023
More than 135 Chinese vessels seen near Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the Philippines coastguard says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/3/philippines-accuses-chinese-vessels-of-swarming-reef-off-its-coast?traffic_source=rss

Captives mistakenly killed by Israeli troops left SOS signs in Hebrew

December 23, 2023
The killing of the three men sparks intense outcry in Israel and raises concerns about its military's wartime conduct. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/18/captives-mistakenly-killed-by-israeli-troops-left-sos-signs-in-hebrew?traffic_source=rss

Hong Kong holds ‘patriot only’ election after shutting out opposition

December 22, 2023
Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/10/hong-kong-holds-patriot-only-election-after-shutting-out-opposition?traffic_source=rss

China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

December 22, 2023
A year after Beijing abandoned the policy's strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.   https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/21/china-tries-to-bury-the-memory-and-trauma-of-zero-covid-era?traffic_source=rss

Who is Mallika Sagar, the IPL’s first female auctioneer?

December 21, 2023
Sagar is set to break new ground as the first female auctioneer to wield the gavel at the IPL 2024 auction. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/12/18/ipl-auction-who-is-mallika-sagar-auctioneer-wpl-first-woman-cricket-franchise-t20-interview?traffic_source=rss

Israel asks Palestinians to evacuate, but is any place safe in Gaza?

December 19, 2023
Israel has issued an evacuation map asking Palestinians to move south as it intensifies attacks on the besieged enclave. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/4/israel-asks-palestinians-to-evacuate-but-is-any-place-safe-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Wounded patients left at al-Shifa Hospital face dire conditions

December 18, 2023
Many of the injured who were not mobile remained in the hospital after its evacuation on November 18. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/26/wounded-patients-left-at-al-shifa-hospital-face-dire-conditions?traffic_source=rss

Forde, Carty take West Indies to ODI series win over England

December 15, 2023
West Indies claimed a four-wicket win at Barbados to clinch their first ODI series victory over England since 1998. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/12/10/west-indies-vs-england-odi-series-barbados-four-wicket-win?traffic_source=rss

UN climate chief slams opponents of fossil fuel phase-out at COP28

December 15, 2023
Talks intensify over calls to phase out fossil fuels, as oil producers led by Saudi Arabia put up tough resistance. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/11/un-climate-chief-urges-removal-of-unnecessary-tactical-blockades-at-cop28?traffic_source=rss

Civilians sheltering inside a Gaza school killed execution-style

December 14, 2023
Witnesses describe scenes of execution-style killings from inside northern Gaza school https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/12/13/civilians-sheltering-inside-a-gaza-school-killed-execution?traffic_source=rss

Nativity scene places baby Jesus in rubble

December 14, 2023
This year’s nativity scene at a church in Bethlehem placed baby Jesus in rubble https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/12/5/nativity-scene-places-baby-jesus-in-rubble?traffic_source=rss

University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

December 13, 2023
Elizabeth Magill faced backlash after failing to say calling for genocide against Jews would violate university policy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/10/university-of-pennsylvania-president-quits-after-anti-semitism-uproar?traffic_source=rss

Iraq’s marshes are dying, and so is a civilization

December 12, 2023
The marshlands have shrunk from 20,000 square kilometres in the early 1990s to 4,000 by latest estimates. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/11/photos-iraqs-marshes-are-dying-and-so-is-a-civilization?traffic_source=rss

Analysis: Why Israel’s military wanted to end the Gaza truce, and what now?

December 12, 2023
Israel has warned that the war will spread to the 'whole' of Gaza. That could force other nations to step in. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1/analysis-why-israels-military-wanted-to-end-the-gaza-truce-and-what-now?traffic_source=rss

Henry Kissinger: Nobel-prize winning ‘warmonger’ has died at age 100

December 10, 2023
An 'enigmatic realist' who fled Nazi Germany, Kissinger is remembered for ending the US war in Vietnam, opening China. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/30/henry-kissinger-nobel-prize-winning-warmonger?traffic_source=rss

Indigenous advocacy leads to largest dam removal project in US history

December 9, 2023
Four dams are being demolished along the Klamath River in northern California, as salmon populations plummet. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/4/indigenous-advocacy-leads-to-largest-dam-removal-project-in-us-history?traffic_source=rss

Love Story actor Ryan O’Neal dies at 82

December 9, 2023
Actor revealed in 2012 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/9/love-story-actor-ryan-oneal-dies-at-82?traffic_source=rss

‘It gave me a purpose’: Surf therapy transforms lives in South Africa

December 9, 2023
Waves for Change, which originated in South Africa, works with young people at high risk of 'toxic stress'. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/12/2/south-africa-waves-for-change-surfing-mental-health-therapy?traffic_source=rss

Israeli army surrounds Khan Younis as southern Gaza attacks intensify

December 8, 2023
Israel is intensifying its attacks in and around Gaza's second-largest city as UN expects one million to flee to Rafah. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/5/israeli-army-surrounds-khan-younis-as-southern-gaza-attacks-intensify?traffic_source=rss

Egypt elections: Can anyone defeat President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi?

December 6, 2023
The Egyptian presidential elections are scheduled to take place over a three-day period starting on December 10. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1/egypt-elections-can-anyone-defeat-president-abdel-fattah-el-sisi?traffic_source=rss

Is Israel criminalising Palestinian thoughts too, amid Gaza war?

December 5, 2023
Israel is taking a variety of actions to crack down on any form of support for the Palestinian cause. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/2/is-israel-criminalising-palestinian-thoughts-too-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss