World News Trump names Robert O'Brien as new national security adviserAl JazeeraHostage negotiator Robert O'Brien, who has a long history in Republican foreign policy circles, will replace John Bolton US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will name hostage negotiator
Liberia Fire in Liberia religious school kills dozens of childrenAl JazeeraPolice spokesman says students 'were learning the Quran when fire broke out' in Paynesville, near Monrovia. Dozens of children have been killed after a fire broke out at their religious school in Paynesville,
Africa What Ethiopians can learn from Sidama's thorny statehood journeyAl Jazeera - Adem K AbebeThe upcoming Sidama referendum should trigger a much-needed nationwide conversation on ethnic and Ethiopian identity. By the end of November 2019, Ethiopia may have one more autonomous regional state its
World News Pakistan, Afghanistan inaugurate 24/7 Torkham border crossingAl JazeeraRound-the-clock operations launched as the two South Asian countries aim to boost bilateral and transit trade. Afghan and Pakistani authorities on Wednesday launched round-the-clock operations at a key
trump news update Former Trump aide refuses to answer impeachment panelAl Jazeera - Heidi Zhou-CastroCorey Lewandowski refuses to answer questions that might incriminate the president at hearing into Russian meddling. Donald Trump's former campaign manager has refused to answer questions at a chaotic
European News Consider leaving UK after Brexit, Polish ambassador tells PolesAl JazeeraArkady Rzegocki urges compatriots to 'seriously' think of returning home over concerns about EU 'settlement scheme'. Poland's ambassador in London has written to his compatriots living in Britain urging
Argentina Argentina economy looking to US dollar during crisisAl Jazeera - Teresa BoArgentina is waiting for the International Monetary Fund's decision on a loan to boost its economy. Argentina is in the middle of an economic crisis, and it is the US dollar that is in the spotlight once
Malaysia Fighting fire: Malaysian PM wants to get tough on haze sourcesAl JazeeraMahathir Mohamad says Malaysian companies that start forest fires in Indonesia may be forced to take action. Malaysia may have to pass a law forcing its companies to tackle fires on land they control Prime
European News UK Gormley exhibition works challenge view of the worldAl Jazeera - Jessica BaldwinIn this world of constant distractions, Gormley's works bring stillness and silence - it's art stripped down to bare life. British sculptor Anthony Gormley is recognised for using his medium to challenge
European News Killing of crown witness' lawyer Derk Wiersum shocks AmsterdamAl JazeeraDerk Wiersum was the lawyer for Nabil Bakkali, a crown witness in a case against 16 men accused of five murders. A Dutch lawyer in a high-profile case against a group of men charged with a series of drug-related
Huawei Huawei expects higher revenue from 5G rollout next yearAl JazeeraChinese telecommunications giant has secured more than 50 5G contracts despite accusations of espionage by US. Huawei Technologies expects the rollout of next-generation 5G wireless networks to start to
Liberal Democrats (UK) Liberal Democrats conference: Party to cancel Brexit if electedAl Jazeera - Rory ChallandsNew leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats says her party faces fight of its life to stop Brexit. The new leader of the United Kingdom's Liberal Democrats says her party faces the fight of its life to stop
European News Germany vows to fight any efforts to issue parallel currenciesAl JazeeraBerlin passes comprehensive blockchain strategy amid concerns in Europe over US tech giant Facebook's Libra project. Germany has passed a comprehensive blockchain strategy in which Berlin vows to fight
Air India Cash-starved Air India putting crew on low-fat dietsAl JazeeraState-run Air India introduces new 'light and healthy' meal plan for employees on domestic and international flights. Cash-starved Air India is putting its crew on a diet, changing their inflight menu
European News Britain to investigate $5bn US takeover of defence firm CobhamAl JazeeraBritish government issues European intervention notice amid potential national security concerns linked to deal. Britain will investigate the national security impact of the purchase of defence company
Africa The Dancer Thieves: A Second Chance for Prisoners in Burkina FasoAl JazeeraAguibou Bougobali Sanou is on a mission to share his love of dance with an unexpected group of students - the inmates of Bobo-Dioulasso prison in Burkina Faso. The Burkinabe choreographer aims to give
Middle East Pompeo in Saudi to discuss response to attack as tensions riseAl JazeeraTop US diplomat to meet Saudi crown prince as Iran warns it would respond to any action against it. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due to hold talks in Saudi Arabia over a response to a weekend on
UN General Assembly: New president gives maiden addressAl Jazeera - James BaysTwo main topics to be discussed will be a plan to tackle climate change and tensions between US and Iran. Tensions between the United States and Iran as well as climate change will be at top of the agenda
Hong Kong Protests: Annual moon festival subdued celebrationsAl Jazeera - Jamela AlindoganFestival brings families together to celebrate, however, this year they are singing about resistance and their fight for personal liberties. The moon festival is one of the most important celebrations
Venezuela Venezuela's key opposition leader Edgar Zambrano releasedAl JazeeraZambrano was detained in May for supporting a failed uprising led by opposition leader Juan Guaido on April 30. Venezuela's government has released opposition politician Edgar Zambrano from custody four
Middle East Palestinian woman shot dead after alleged stabbing attackAl JazeeraIsraeli forces kill Palestinian woman at a checkpoint between the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian woman after she allegedly attempted to stab them at
World News Australian hiker with 'snapped' leg makes two-day crawl to safetyAl JazeeraNeil Parker's three-hour hike northwest of Brisbane went horribly wrong when he slipped 6m down a waterfall. An Australian bushwalker who tumbled down a waterfall, snapping his leg in two says he managed
European News Spain to hold fourth election in 4 years as talks failAl JazeeraActing PM Pedro Sanchez announces November 10 vote after parties fail to reach deal following inconclusive April poll. Spain will hold its fourth election in four years in November after last-minute initiatives
European News Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the CouncillorAl JazeeraOver the decades, millions of people from the Arab world have emigrated - some driven by conflict and persecution, others for economic and family reasons. They have settled in Europe, Australia, the Americas
Middle East Israel election: Exit polls show Netanyahu trails rival GantzAl Jazeera - Harry FawcettNetanyahu's future hangs in the balance as exit polls show Gantz's White and Blue making gains on higher turnout. Polls have closed in Israel and ballots are being counted after millions took part in election
Middle East Tunisia: Saied, Karoui advance to runoff after topping pollsAl Jazeera - Stefanie DekkerLaw professor Saied, imprisoned media mogul Karoui were seen as outsiders before the polls. Independent candidate Kais Saied and imprisoned media mogul Nabil Karoui have advanced to a runoff after obtaining
Interest Rates Five ways the Fed's expected rate cut could affect consumersAl JazeeraCheaper mortgages and a boost to stocks may be on the way, with less impact on car loans while savers could be hurt. If the United States Federal Reserve lowers interest rates as expected on Wednesday,
Investing US increases scrutiny into foreign investmentsAl JazeeraThe Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States will have greater power to examine foreign transactions. The United States government outlined more detail on Tuesday on its plans to beef up investment
Automotive Industry Why is India's car industry in slowdown mode?Al JazeeraCar industry says it is in the middle of its worst crisis in nearly 20 years. India is the world’s fourth-largest economy, but it is showing signs of a slowdown. Almost 300,000 people have lost their in
Hong Kong 'Plea for democracy': Hong Kong activists lobby US CongressAl JazeeraDenise Ho, Joshua Wong urge lawmakers to pass US law to protect Hong Kong democracy, warn of China crackdown risk. Leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement on Tuesday appealed directly to lawmakers
