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Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators
Al Jazeera speaks to Syrian opposition fighters who came back to liberate their homes and pursue their dreams.
Russia’s Putin pledges ‘destruction’ on Ukraine after Kazan drone attack
Russia accuses Ukraine of 'massive' drone attack that hit luxury apartment in city, some 1,000km from the frontier.
China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
Beijing calls on US to stop 'dangerous moves' that 'undermine peace and stability' in the Taiwan Strait.
Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push
Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region.
Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister
Head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs says women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild war-torn country.
The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear
South America’s only native bear is under threat. Coffee farmers in the Andes are doing something about it
German Christmas market attack suspect to face murder charges
Police said the man has been issued a warrant for pre-trial detention on five counts of murder.
‘Historic achievement’: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens
Huge queues spilled out of the stations as the $1.7bn project officially opened after years of delays.
Celebrating with Christian friends in Syrian church, Sarah in Syria
For Sarah Kassim and many Syrians, al-Assad's regime marked a period of sectarianism. Now Sarah freely visits the church
Women to play major role in rebuilding Syria says head of women’s affairs
Syria’s new head of women’s affairs has told Al Jazeera that women will play a major role in rebuilding Syria.
Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official
At least 38 dead and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River.
Cannibalism in Britain? How early Bronze Age bones reveal a grim tale
Prehistoric remains from nearly 4,000 years ago point to a grisly period of cannibalism in the UK.
Israel accused of bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital ICU risking patients, medics
The hospital's director has called for international intervention to protect patients and Gaza's health system.
The humble South African shoe that Hollywood A-listers, British royals love
After a funky makeover, the national shoe is being worn by the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Prince Harry.
Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar
The very social fabric that holds Syrian people together needs to be repaired.
Crowds mourn victims of deadly car-ramming attack at German Christmas marke
A memorial service was held on Saturday for the victims of the deadly car-ramming attack in Magdeburg, Germany.
I am living my own Nakba
I have lost my home and I feel I may be losing my homeland, too.
Video: Israeli military attacks barely functioning North Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have launched more attacks on the barely functioning Kamal Adwan Hospital in besieged North Gaza.
Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’
Trump also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans.
Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum
A look back at the superlative sporting careers of some of the all-time greats who passed away in 2024.