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As Trump, Harris woo Arab Americans, Michigan mayor readies to up pressure

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 13:43
Whoever wins, push for change in US Middle East policy will continue, Dearborn's Abdullah Hammoud tells Al Jazeera.

What is Lebanon’s ancient city of Baalbek and why is Israel targeting it?

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 13:41
Israel's first citywide forced displacement calls for Lebanon's eastern city of Baalbek were followed by air attacks.

Africa needs a true, progressive partner in the White House

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 13:30
President Kamala Harris could present opportunities for inclusive and productive collaboration with Africa.

North Korea pledges to stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 13:17
Pyongyang's top diplomat also tells Russian counterpart of US and South Korea 'nuclear plot' against North Korea.

Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly five years in prison

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:35
US had condemned arrest of Robert Shonov, who worked for more than 25 years in the now-shuttered mission in Vladivostok.

Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:41
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat, ending the party's 58-year rule.

Five children among seven killed in attack on Pakistan polio vaccine drive

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:30
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns attack near a girls' school in the southwestern province of Balochistan.

‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:22
Pakistan Punjab's chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog.

Israeli strikes kill 95 Palestinians across Gaza, hospital targeted

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 10:57
The WHO condemns an Israeli attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital that damaged lifesaving supplies and injured staff.

Kenya’s Kithure Kindiki sworn in as deputy president after court challenge

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 10:34
Former interior minister replaces Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked after parliament impeached him in October.

Labour government’s shift on Gaza not enough, say British Muslims, scholars

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 10:00
Despite the prime minister taking a slightly tougher line on Israel, the UK continues to supply weapons, avoid sanctions

North Korea says video shows launch of new type of missile

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 09:47
North Korean state TV has shown video of what it says was this week’s test of a new ballistic missile.

Could legal bid stop ‘cruel’ UK government plan to axe winter fuel benefit?

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 09:16
Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.

Thais killed near Israel-Lebanon border, Israeli jets pound Beirut suburbs

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 08:58
Seven civilians killed in rocket fire from Lebanon as Israeli forces conduct deadly air raids on Lebanon's Beirut.

Iraq’s parliament elects new speaker, ending yearlong deadlock

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 08:01
Former Sunni speaker secured 182 votes in the 329-seat legislature with significant support from Shia political blocs.

US election: 4 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 07:44
On Friday Trump heads to Michigan, while Harris will focus on Wisconsin.

Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House: AP

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 07:12
The news agency says the email it obtained shows a White House transcript was altered despite stenographers' objections.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 980

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 05:38
As the war enters its 980th day, these are the main developments.

US election: Why is Kamala Harris losing Indian American voters?

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 05:17
She could become the Indian American president. So why is she bleeding votes - to Trump's advantage?

Botswana’s ruling party loses power after six decades, early results show

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 04:10
President Mokgweetsi Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party loses parliamentary majority in shock defeat.

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