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Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools

September 14, 2023

Egyptians talk to Al Jazeera about the recent government decision to prohibit students from wearing niqab. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/12/egyptians-divided-over-recent-niqab-ban-at-schools?traffic_source=rss

Powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Morocco, north Africa

September 13, 2023

The earthquake struck late Friday evening, with the epicentre 75 kilometres west of Marrekesh, a major economic centre. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/8/powerful-6-8-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-morocco?traffic_source=rss

Putin calls Trump legal cases ‘politically motivated persecution’

September 12, 2023

Trump, the frontrunner Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential elections, is facing a series of criminal cases. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/12/case-against-donald-trump-shows-rottenness-of-us-political-system-putin?traffic_source=rss

US mum who gave parenting advice on YouTube charged with child abuse

September 11, 2023

Founder of defunct channel 8 Passengers Ruby Franke and her business partner arrested this week. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/2/us-mum-who-gave-parenting-advice-on-youtube-charged-with-child-abuse?traffic_source=rss

Councillor’s murder in Ecuador fuels crime concerns ahead of election

September 10, 2023

The death of Bolivar Vera is the latest in a string of political violence as Ecuador struggles with high homicide rates. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/8/councillors-murder-in-ecuador-fuels-crime-concerns-ahead-of-election?traffic_source=rss

Tourists from Morocco shot dead after straying into Algerian waters

September 10, 2023

Two men reportedly killed after straying past Morocco’s maritime border into Algeria on jet skis. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/1/tourists-from-morocco-shot-dead-after-straying-into-algerian-waters?traffic_source=rss

‘Justice denied’: Victims’ families slam UK’s Northern Ireland legacy bill

September 10, 2023

The UK's proposed law will shut down new probes of atrocities committed during 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/9/6/justice-denied-victims-families-slam-uks-northern-ireland-legacy-bill?traffic_source=rss

Norway’s far-right mass killer Breivik sues state over prison isolation

September 10, 2023

Breivik, 44, is serving 21 years in prison for killing 77 people in shootings and a bombing attack in Norway in 2011. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/norways-far-right-mass-killer-breivik-sues-state-over-prison-isolation

Apple shares fall amid reports of China’s increasing iPhone restrictions

September 9, 2023

Reports say China has barred the use of Apple smartphones in central government agencies. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/7/apple-shares-fall-amid-reports-of-chinas-increasing-iphone-restrictions?traffic_source=rss

Israel halts exports from Gaza at key crossing, says explosives found

September 8, 2023

Israeli forces tell Palestinian border officials that Gaza crossing will remain closed 'until further notice'. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/5/israel-halts-exports-from-gaza-at-key-crossing-says-explosives-found?traffic_source=rss

Photos: Rare super blue moon rises and lights up skies worldwide

September 8, 2023

The next blue supermoon is not until 2037. But another regular supermoon is on the horizon at the end of September. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/31/photos-rare-super-blue-moon-rises-and-lights-up-skies-worldwide?traffic_source=rss

Concerns raised over Myanmar’s ailing Aung San Suu Kyi

September 7, 2023

Several countries raised questions and concerns over the health of Suu Kyi at ASEAN summit, a US official says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/7/myanmars-aung-san-suu-kyi-is-ailing-but-is-denied-care-outside-prison?traffic_source=rss

Japan tells WTO China’s seafood ban over Fukushima water ‘unacceptable’

September 5, 2023

Japanese officials have signalled Tokyo may file a formal WTO complaint over China's trade restrictions. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/5/japan-tells-wto-chinas-seafood-ban-over-fukushima-water-unacceptable?traffic_source=rss

Are climate reparations finally on the way for vulnerable countries?

September 5, 2023

'Significant change in action' under way to compensate nations under direct assault from climate chaos, observers say. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/28/are-climate-reparations-finally-on-the-way-for-vulnerable-countries?traffic_source=rss

Tropical Storm Franklin bears down on Haiti, Dominican Republic

September 5, 2023

Authorities warn residents in two Caribbean nations that share island of Hispaniola to prepare for landslides, flooding. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/22/tropical-storm-franklin-bears-down-on-haiti-dominican-republic

Palestinian killed in crossfire after Israeli raid on West Bank town

September 3, 2023

Israeli forces stormed Aqaba and destroyed a building after besieging it but failed to arrest a wanted Palestinian. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/1/palestinian-farmer-killed-in-gunfight-after-israeli-raid-on-west-bank-town?traffic_source=rss

Israeli soldier killed in car ramming attack by Palestinian

September 2, 2023

A Palestinian truck driver, 41, rammed his vehicle into Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint and was later 'neutralised'. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/31/israeli-soldier-killed-in-car-ramming-attack-by-palestinian?traffic_source=rss

Bankman-Fried ‘subsisting on bread and water’ in jail, lawyer says

August 31, 2023

The former cryptocurrency tycoon is also running low on medications to treat ADHD and depression. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/22/bankman-fried-subsisting-on-bread-and-water-in-jail-lawyer-says

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge

August 30, 2023

Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country's south and east. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-unleashes-strikes-against-ukraine-kyiv-targets-crimea-bridge

Relief for Anwar as Malaysians back status quo in ‘nail-biting’ state polls

August 30, 2023

Political blocs split victories in regional polls, but opposition makes gains in challenge for ruling coalition. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/13/nail-biting-win-for-malaysias-anwar-as-state-elections-retain-status-quo

Russia says destroyed 42 Ukraine-launched drones over Crimea

August 29, 2023

Kyiv has promised to retake the peninsula, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/russia-says-destroyed-42-ukraine-launched-drones-over-crimea

India lodges protest with China over map claiming border territory

August 29, 2023

Diplomatic protest follows map showing Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin plateau as Chinese territory. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/30/india-lodges-protest-with-china-over-map-claiming-border-territory?traffic_source=rss

Al Jazeera slams naming of its journalists on Egypt ‘terror’ list

August 28, 2023

Al Jazeera Media Network denounces the Egyptian move to reinstate a number of its journalists on 'terror' list. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/al-jazeera-slams-naming-of-its-journalists-on-egypt-terror-list

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 542

August 27, 2023

As the war enters its 542nd day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-542

Saudi Arabia considering Chinese bid to build nuclear plant, report says

August 25, 2023

Chinese bid proposes nuclear plant near the border with Qatar and UAE, according to Wall Street Journal report. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/25/saudi-arabia-considering-chinese-bid-to-build-nuclear-plant-report-says

US will train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s from next month

August 25, 2023

Fighters will boost Ukrainian air defences as soldiers face tough battles against Russians on eastern front lines. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/us-will-train-ukrainian-pilots-to-fly-f-16s-from-next-month

US appeals court upholds limits on access to abortion pill mifepristone

August 24, 2023

The latest ruling over mifepristone's FDA approval is likely to send the pill's fate to the US Supreme Court. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/16/us-appeals-court-upholds-limits-on-access-to-abortion-pill-mifepristone

Five must-see films on the unsung heroes of women’s football

August 24, 2023

These powerful stories of women breaking ground on and off the pitch are the best antidote to World Cup withdrawal. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/21/five-must-see-films-on-the-unsung-heroes-of-womens-football

Japan set to decide on Fukushima water discharge on Tuesday

August 23, 2023

Gov't to decide when to begin discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/21/japan-set-to-decide-on-fukushima-water-discharge-on-tuesday

Russia’s Lavrov says West needs continual reminder of risks of nuclear war

August 23, 2023

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says US and NATO risk 'a situation of direct armed confrontation of nuclear powers'. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/russias-lavrov-says-west-needs-continual-reminder-of-risks-of-nuclear-war