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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, top aide get 10-year jail in state secrets case

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:35
Khan and his deputy Shah Mehmood Qureshi sentenced in so-called cypher case days before February 8 general elections.

Voices of the occupied West Bank: ‘I’ll keep speaking with love’

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:20
It's not getting easier to be Palestinian in occupied territory. Four people share their anger and anguish.

No rest for Gaza’s dead with rushed burials, bodies desecrated

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:15
Israeli forces have damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 graves across the Gaza Strip.

The school for pupils who reject the mainstream

Education - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 07:19
The Konstam unit uses equine therapy, art and music to entice pupils back into formal education.

N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 06:48
Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry.

Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold?

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 06:37
Pakistan's political leaders have come together previously to bargain for more space in the system. But it's difficult.

ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 05:06
Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.

The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 04:56
A small community in northeast India is trying to move to Israel, where they say their roots lie.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 02:19
As the war enters its 705th day, these are the main developments.

In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 00:18
Three years since the military seized power, plunging Myanmar into crisis, thousands have been killed and injured.

You've heard of GCSEs, so what are VCSEs?

Education - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 23:58
VCSEs are Wales' new vocational qualifications for 14-16 year olds from 2027. Here's what to expect.

Israeli ministers join convention calling for Gaza resettlement

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 22:09
Israeli ministers spoke at a far-right conference which called on Israel to rebuild settlements in Gaza

How will UNRWA function as more donor countries cut funding?

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:52
Israel says some of the UN agency's staff members were involved in Hamas's October 7 attacks.

Qatar’s prime minister in US for Gaza truce negotiations

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:46
Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, meets with top US officials.

Qatar PM says ‘good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:25
Doha says intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the US working to secure Gaza truce and release of captives.

Norway’s foreign minister tells Al Jazeera why they still fund UNRWA

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:22
'We will starve in the streets.' Gaza residents say they will die without aid from UNRWA. Norway vows to keep funding.

Palestine bow out of Asian Cup after spirited display against Qatar

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:17
Palestine's coach hails side as 'my champions' after narrow 2-1 defeat to hosts and defending champions Qatar.

Disposable vape ban: 'It can't come soon enough'

Education - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 20:14
The BBC speaks to young people, a parent and a vape shop owner about the proposed disposable vape ban.

Israeli intelligence accuses UNRWA staff of kidnap, seizing body

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 19:59
Israeli intelligence dossier alleges that a dozen UN agency employees were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel.

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