University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

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

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?

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

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

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

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

‘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

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?

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?

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
Palestinians celebrate release of prisoners from Israeli jails

Palestinians celebrate release of prisoners from Israeli jails

December 3, 2023
Bus carrying 30 Palestinian prisoners is welcomed in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/1/photos-palestinians-celebrate-release-of-another-batch-of-prisoners?traffic_source=rss
‘Can regain our soul’: Relief and fear in Gaza ahead of Israel truce

‘Can regain our soul’: Relief and fear in Gaza ahead of Israel truce

December 2, 2023
Some hope to find missing loved ones, return home and grieve for killed relatives. Others just want to get some sleep. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/23/can-regain-our-soul-relief-and-fear-in-gaza-ahead-of-israel-truce?traffic_source=rss
Israel steps up attacks on Gaza before truce

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza before truce

December 1, 2023
Mass bombardment 'keeps creating tragedies and misery for Palestinians'. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/23/photos-israel-steps-up-attacks-gaza-attacks-ahead-of-truce?traffic_source=rss
US says Somali pirates likely behind attempted tanker seizure near Yemen

US says Somali pirates likely behind attempted tanker seizure near Yemen

December 1, 2023
The Pentagon has said that the attempted hijacking was likely the work of Somali pirates rather than Houthi fighters. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/us-says-somali-pirates-likely-behind-attempted-tanker-seizure-near-yemen?traffic_source=rss
Israel agrees to ceasefire deal, paving way for some captives’ release

Israel agrees to ceasefire deal, paving way for some captives’ release

November 30, 2023
Details have not been made public but the deal is likely to see the release of 50 women and children held in Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/22/israel-agrees-to-ceasefire-deal-paving-way-for-some-captives-release?traffic_source=rss
A Crude Mistake?

A Crude Mistake?

November 29, 2023
People & Power investigates what major new oil projects in Uganda mean for the country, its people and the environment. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/people-power/2023/11/26/a-crude-mistake?traffic_source=rss
It is time the US considers Hamas’s survival in Gaza

It is time the US considers Hamas’s survival in Gaza

November 29, 2023
Seven weeks of war and a truce have demonstrated Israel is nowhere near its declared goal of eliminating Hamas. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/11/26/it-is-time-the-us-considers-hamass-survival-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss
Israel says truce, captives release will not start ‘before Friday’

Israel says truce, captives release will not start ‘before Friday’

November 29, 2023
Senior official says negotiations on how to handle the exchange of captives are continuing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/23/israel-says-truce-captives-release-will-not-start-before-friday?traffic_source=rss
Palestinian killed after Israel prevents medics from helping him

Palestinian killed after Israel prevents medics from helping him

November 28, 2023
A mother recalls her son’s killing after Israeli forces raided their home and prevented an ambulance from reaching him. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/27/palestinian-killed-after-israel-prevents-medics-from-helping-him?traffic_source=rss
Tears and joy as second batch of 39 Palestinians freed from Israeli prisons

Tears and joy as second batch of 39 Palestinians freed from Israeli prisons

November 27, 2023
Palestinian prisoners were freed late on Saturday after 13 Israelis were released from Gaza as part of truce agreement. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/26/tears-and-joy-as-second-batch-of-39-palestinians-freed-from-israeli-prisons?traffic_source=rss
Could Israel’s war on Gaza provoke regional instability?

Could Israel’s war on Gaza provoke regional instability?

November 26, 2023
Palestinians suffer daily horrors while the US stands by its ally Israel, along with the UK and the EU. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/11/19/could-israels-war-on-gaza-provoke-regional-instability?traffic_source=rss
Cartoons that kill: The art and imagery of genocide

Cartoons that kill: The art and imagery of genocide

November 23, 2023
Why did The Washington Post publish a caricature dehumanising Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza? https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/11/16/cartoons-that-kill-the-art-and-imagery-of-genocide?traffic_source=rss
“A genocidal war” Surgeon says Israel strategically destroying Gaza health

“A genocidal war” Surgeon says Israel strategically destroying Gaza health

November 22, 2023
Surgeoon tells Al Jazeera he believes the destruction of the health sector is part of an Israeli military strategy. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/20/a-genocidal-war-surgeon-says-israel-strategically-destroying-gaza-health?traffic_source=rss
Will Israel’s ‘humanitarian pauses’ mean much for Gaza? No, say experts

Will Israel’s ‘humanitarian pauses’ mean much for Gaza? No, say experts

November 19, 2023
Analysts say the temporary cease in fighting is not only glaringly inadequate but a PR move led by US interests. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/10/will-israels-humanitarian-pauses-mean-much-for-gaza-no-say-experts?traffic_source=rss
Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office

Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office

November 19, 2023
Family, friends and supporters of Hamas captives marched from Tel Aviv to demand immediate release, government action. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/18/march-from-tel-aviv-arrives-in-jerusalem-calling-the-release-of-captives?traffic_source=rss
In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination

In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination

November 19, 2023
The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/11/8/in-india-transgender-beggars-use-digital-apps-to-avoid-discrimination?traffic_source=rss
Middle East Roundup: Heading for tunnels – is Israeli assault faltering?

Middle East Roundup: Heading for tunnels – is Israeli assault faltering?

November 17, 2023
Hamas pushes back, and looking at Gaza from the rest of the Arab World – here's the Middle East this week. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/middle-east-roundup?traffic_source=rss
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in US ahead of summit with Joe Biden

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in US ahead of summit with Joe Biden

November 17, 2023
Xi is on his first visit to the US in six years as Washington looks to cool tensions with Beijing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/chinas-xi-jinping-arrives-in-us-ahead-of-summit-with-joe-biden?traffic_source=rss
Israel sends thousands of cross-border Palestinian workers back to Gaza

Israel sends thousands of cross-border Palestinian workers back to Gaza

November 16, 2023
The workers returned through the Karem Abu Salem crossing after being detained and ill-treated in Israel. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/3/photos-israel-sends-thousands-of-palestinian-workers-back-to-gaza?traffic_source=rss
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault

November 16, 2023
Founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands is convicted of charges linked to incidents between 1988 and 2005. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/12/canadian-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-guilty-of-four-counts-of-sexual-assault?traffic_source=rss