Category: Black Activists

Japan lifts tsunami warnings but warns quake damage ‘widespread’

At least 20 people reported dead since the 7.6 magnitude quake struck the west coast on New Year's Day. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/2/japan-lifts-tsunami-warnings-but-warns-quake-damage-widespread?traffic_source=rss

Former US general: Israel may win in Gaza, but fail in the region

US General Mark Kimmitt says Israeli talk of annihilating Gaza 'sounds good on TV' but is impractical and illegal. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-bottom-line/2024/1/6/former-us-general-israel-may-win-in-gaza-but-fail-in-the-region?traffic_source=rss

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 80

A Christmas of bloodshed in Gaza amid raids in the occupied West Bank – here the are major updates. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/25/israel-hamas-war-list-of-key-events-day-80?traffic_source=rss

Why is President Ruto in a row with Kenya’s judiciary? A simple guide

The president's outbursts come after a series of rulings against his reforms since he took office in August 2022. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/5/why-is-president-ruto-in-a-row-with-kenyas-judiciary-a-simple-guide?traffic_source=rss

Boxing: Joshua beats Wallin as Parker outpoints Wilder in Riyadh

Former world heavyweight champion Joshua won in a technical knockout after five rounds of his non-title fight in Riyadh. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/12/24/anthony-joshua-vs-otto-wallin-heavyweight-boxing-fight-joseph-parker-deontay-wilder-kingdom-arena-riyadh-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss

Photos: The staggering human toll of Israel’s war on Gaza

Israel’s aerial and ground offensive has been one of the most devastating military offensives in recent history. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/25/photos-israel-palestine-war?traffic_source=rss

Could Israel’s Gaza war drag Iraq into another conflict?

Iran's response to the assassination of its top general in Syria could set the tone for where things go from here. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/26/could-israels-gaza-war-drag-iraq-into-another-conflict?traffic_source=rss

‘Don’t worry about me. I’m fine’: Kremlin critic Navalny from Arctic jail

Russian opposition leader says he has seen his lawyer after 20 days travelling to penal colony above the Arctic Circle. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/26/dont-worry-about-me-im-fine-kremlin-critic-navalny-from-arctic-jail?traffic_source=rss

Israeli air raids target Syrian city of Aleppo as regional tensions rise

Syrian defence ministry says the 'aerial aggression' came from the Mediterranean and hit a number of places. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/30/israeli-air-raids-target-syrian-city-of-aleppo-as-regional-tensions-rise?traffic_source=rss

Donald Trump stumbled in 2022. How is he leading the 2024 race?

Criminal charges, weak rivals and renewed energy have helped the former US president recover from political setbacks. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/12/27/donald-trump-stumbled-in-2022-how-is-he-leading-the-2024-race?traffic_source=rss

Mexican president says agreement reached to keep US border crossings open

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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