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Protests escalate in India over rape, murder of Kolkata doctor

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 17:49
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Kolkata, India, to condemn the rape and murder of a doctor.

Sweden confirms first case of mpox strain outside Africa

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 17:02
Swedish officials say they have registered the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox.

Bangladesh protesters, vowing to ‘guard revolution’, beat Hasina supporters

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 16:26
Mob assaults supporters of the ousted leader and stops them from reaching a memorial to her father.

Mapping Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 16:11
Ukraine claims to control over 1,000sq km (386sq miles) of Russian territory since a surprise offensive began August 6.

Israeli society still supports Netanyahu and his war on Palestinians

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 16:06
A new poll shows Israelis would re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting much of Israeli society still supports him.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks: A timeline of obstruction

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 16:04
If the past is any indication of the future, there are reasons to be sceptical over the present round of peace talks.

Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 16:00
Palestinian Authority leader tells Turkish legislators he will stand by Palestinian people even at the cost of his life.

All to know for LaLiga 2024/25: Mbappe, Bellingham, Real Madrid, Yamal

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 15:44
With Real Madrid about to defend their LaLiga title, Al Jazeera looks at the top talking points in Spanish football.

Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 with no let-up in Israel’s war

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 15:33
Israel’s brutal war has now killed more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

The wild West Bank: The lawless settlers terrorising Palestinian farmers

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 15:26
Villagers and farmers in the South Hebron hills live in fear of rogue attacks – on their people, animals and land.

Ex-soldier apologises for atrocities as Japan vows never to wage war again

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 15:19
A former soldier who served in Japan’s notorious Unit 731 during World War II has apologised.

Ukraine leverages limited resources for incursion into Russia’s Kursk

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 14:45
As Ukraine gains a rare upper hand, the world awaits Russian talk of red lines and its promised response.

Pakistan’s military arrests three former officers amid spy chief probe

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 14:37
The latest arrests are linked to investigations against former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, who faces a court-martial.

Murky Waters: A humanitarian’s fight for justice

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 14:31
A humanitarian volunteer with a Danish NGO is charged with human trafficking and must fight to clear his name.

Taliban ‘deliberately deprived’ 1.4 million girls of schooling: UN

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 14:26
As Afghanistan’s rulers mark three years in power, the future of an entire generation of girls is ‘in jeopardy’.

Gaza’s other death toll

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 13:38
Israel has caused countless preventable deaths which are yet to be reflected in the official Gaza death toll.

Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 13:20
Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.

The cost of crossing the Darien Gap

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 13:11
How gangs of people smugglers can demand the highest price for those crossing the Darien Gap.

New round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha: Where do Hamas, Israel stand?

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 13:00
Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.

Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:40
Supporters say she donated about $50 to charity, but investigators accuse her of helping Ukraine buy weapons.

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