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‘Lack of humanity’: Why Azerbaijan is angry with Russia over plane crash

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 06:47
Russia's failure to let the plane land and its refusal to take responsibility for the crash are upsetting a key partner.

South Korea’s Yoon will be arrested within deadline, anti-graft chief says

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 05:50
Chief of Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials warns that anyone blocking arrest can be prosecuted.

Indonesia’s Apple and Google bans frustrate country’s tech fans

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 04:16
Jakarta has banned sales of the iPhone16 and Google Pixel under regulations that require phones to use local components.

Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

Education - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 02:51
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

Education - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 02:51
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

In India’s east, farmers risk jail to grow lucrative cannabis crop

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 01:22
Cultivation of banned drug brings relative riches to farmers willing to risk conflict with the law.

Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/01/2025 - 00:09
President José Raúl Mulino offered a moment of silence for the late Jimmy Carter who helped engineer the canal's return.

Ecuador confirms charred bodies belong to four missing boys

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 22:32
A judge has ordered 16 military members to remain behind bars while a probe into the deaths continues.

Syria de facto leader al-Sharaa meets Christian clerics

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 21:55
Meeting comes as new authorities seek to reassure minorities of their safety in post-Assad Syria.

Thousands march in Bangladesh calling for prosecution of overthrown PM

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 21:24
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's gov't is accused of killing hundreds of protesters last summer.

Auckland and Sydney welcome 2025 with big celebrations

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 19:15
Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2025, while Sydney put on its largest ever fireworks display.

US sanctions Russia and Iran over accusations of election interference

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 19:09
The US says affiliates of the Iranian and Russian governments worked to sow division during the 2024 elections.

US military court clears way for possible plea deals for 9/11 suspects

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 18:40
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin sought to throw out a possible deal in a case complicated by accusations of CIA torture.

Puerto Rico suffers nearly island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 18:32
Puerto Rico's energy infrastructure has struggled to recover after 2017's Hurricane Maria, a powerful Category 4 storm.

Belgian woman runs marathon every day in 2024 in world record bid

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 17:49
The 55-year-old ran 15,444 kilometres (9,596 miles) over the course of a year.

Gaza’s 2024: A year of war and misery

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 17:13
Al Jazeera takes a closer look at events in Gaza over 2024, as Israel continued and escalated its brutal war.

Celebrations as the world begins to welcome the New Year

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 17:03
Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in 2025 in style.

Yemen’s Houthis defiant after new US strikes

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 16:40
CENTCOM says it struck 'Houthi targets' in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen, days after Israel targeted the country.

Freezing conditions are killing babies in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 16:34
A growing number of babies are freezing to death in Gaza’s camps as Israel continues its bombardment and blockade.

Maduro and Trump: Two inaugurations for two rivals on a collision course

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 16:20
During his first term as US president, Donald Trump was a fierce critic of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Will that change?

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