Africa Mozambique cyclone victims forced to trade sex for foodAl JazeeraLocal leaders in Nhamatanda district allegedly coerce women into having sex in exchange for 'a bag of rice'. Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged Mozambique authorities to investigate and prosecute
Facebook Facebook broke Canada privacy laws: WatchdogAl JazeeraPrivacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien pledges to seek a court order to force Facebook to change its practices. Facebook Inc broke Canadian privacy laws when it collected the information of some 600,000
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka police and security hunts for bombing suspectsAl JazeeraAuthorities aim to prevent further attacks and clamp down on religious extremism. Sri Lanka's defence secretary has resigned following Sunday's suicide bombings. Security services remain on high alert.
Khartoum Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to 'protect revolution'Al Jazeera - Hamza MohamedTens of thousands of people join huge demonstrations in Khartoum demanding an end to military rule. Khartoum, Sudan - Huge crowds of protesters have rallied in the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum,
Emmanuel Macron France's Emmanuel Macron offers tax cuts to workersAl JazeeraFrench president responds to months of 'yellow vests' protests, unveiling measures to boost pensions, reduce income tax. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to cut taxes further and said the would
Iran Iraq PM: We will try to ease US-Iran tensionAl JazeeraIraq looks for ways to balance both its relationship with the US and Iran. Iraq has been caught up in increasing US hostility towards its neighbour, Iran. Trade between Iraq and Iran is worth over $13bn
Mali Mali's rebel leaders face UN sanctions over continued attacksAl JazeeraJamaat Nusrat Al Islam Wal Muslimin, an umbrella organization including Al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for some attacks. Fighting continues in Mali four years after peace accords were signed, with at
Middle East US-led coalition 'killed 1,600 civilians' in Syria's RaqqaAl JazeeraAmnesty and Airwars say US, UK and French forces only admitted to 10 percent of killings. The US-backed assault to drive Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from its Syrian capital Raqqa in 2017
Brazil 'Now belongs to us': Women take lead in Brazil's indigenous fightAl Jazeera - Mia AlbertiEscalation of violence against indigenous groups in Brazil pushes growing number of native women to lead the movement. Sao Paulo, Brazil - Celia Xakriaba was 13 years old when she joined the fight for
Modi Modi returns as the prodigal son of the far right in IndiaAl Jazeera - Rana AyyubWhy the BJP leadership is systematically trying to downplay incidents of Hindu terrorism during this election campaign. On April 21, as terror gripped Sri Lanka in the aftermath one of the worst attacks
Art Galleries US hidden art: Museum gives access to stored worksAl JazeeraMuseum goers are often shocked to learn that most major institutions display less than 10 percent of their collections. Most of the art belonging to the world's top museums often remains in storage, hidden
Middle East 'Neighbourhoods turning into battlefields' around Libyan capitalAl JazeeraTripoli experiences shortages of water, power and medical supplies amid clashes between rival Libyan camps, ICRC says. The humanitarian situation has greatly deteriorated around the Libyan capital Tripoli,
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka continues social media ban ‘to prevent violence’Al JazeeraGovernment says rumours and misinformation on social media have stoked long-standing religious tensions. Sri Lanka's government is maintaining a ban on most social media. It says it is necessary to stop
Comoros Tropical Cyclone Kenneth smashes into the Comoros IslandsAl JazeeraThe powerful storm is rapidly strengthening as it approaches northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania. Tropical Cyclone Kenneth continues to intensify as it moves towards northern Mozambique. It is currently
Kim Jong-Il Kim and Putin: Challenging the US role in denuclearisationAl Jazeera - Mansur MirovalevRussia does not want a nuclear disaster next door, but its interest in the disarmament of North Korea is limited. The Kremlin tried hard to present Kim Jong Un's first ever visit to Russia as an historic
Philippines Livelihood at risk: Farmers question Philippines rice taxAl JazeeraThe cost of rice in the Philippines is on the decline thanks to a new tariff, but farmers say they are paying the price. Farmers in the Philippines say their incomes have more than halved since the introduction
Boy Scouts of America US Boy Scouts scandal: Over 12,000 children sexually abusedAl JazeeraThe Boy Scouts of America faces accusations that it failed to report cases of child sex abuse. A child sexual abuse scandal threatens to engulf Boy Scouts of America, an institution once considered one
Medicine Gunmen kill polio vaccinator in southwestern PakistanAl Jazeera - Asad HashimAttack on vaccination team raises toll in similar attacks since 2012 to at least 95, according to an Al Jazeera tally. Islamabad, Pakistan - Unidentified gunmen have killed at least one polio vaccination
Joe Biden Joe Biden announces 2020 US presidential runAl JazeeraThe former vice president and senator joins a crowded field of candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination. Former United States Vice President Joe Biden joined a crowded 2020 Democratic presidential
Nepal Nepal earthquake: Four years on, people await reconstructionAl JazeeraNepal's miracle baby was rescued 22 hours after a devastating earthquake, but his destroyed house is yet to be rebuilt after four years. Four years ago a strong earthquake killed thousands of people in
Democratic National Convention Who are the 2020 US Democratic presidential candidates?Al JazeeraThe pool of candidates vying for their party's nomination in 2020 is among the largest and most diverse in US history. Less than two years out from the 2020 US presidential election, the pool of Democratic
UNICEF UNICEF says millions of children miss measles vaccinesAl JazeeraMore than 20 million children a year missed out on measles vaccines across the world in the past eight years More than 20 million children a year missed out on measles vaccines across the world in the
Measles US measles outbreak: Disease at highest level in decadesAl JazeeraMeasles has made a comeback in the US as vaccination rates fall and the infection spreads through travel. After US health authorities said measles was no longer a major threat, rates of infection fell
Huawei UK to allow limited 5G access to Huawei despite concernsAl JazeeraThe UK enters into a deal with the Chinese telecoms company to provide parts of the 5G network, despite security threat. Telecoms company Huawei is directly linked to the Chinese government but despite
South Africa South Africa floods: Dozens killed on east coastAl JazeeraAt least 60 people killed and even more are displaced, as floods bring destruction to South Africa's eastern coast. Heavy rains which began on Monday night have triggered flooding and mudslides along Africa's
Syria Russia, Iran, Turkey discuss post-war scenario in Syria talksAl JazeeraKey regional players meet in Kazakhstan to discuss rebuilding efforts in talks aimed at winding down war. Russia, Iran and Turkey are meeting in Kazakhstan to discuss rebuilding efforts as the war in ends.
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the National Thowheed Jamath?Al JazeeraThe little-known Muslim group is suspected of being involved in the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people. Sri Lankan authorities have blamed an obscure group, the National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ),
Impeachment US impeachment: Trump vows to take it to top courtAl JazeeraUS president vowed on Wednesday to take fight to Supreme Court if congressional Democrats want to impeach him. US President Donald Trump has vowed to fight all the way to the Supreme Court, against any
Saudi Arabia Pull 'inhuman' women app, Saudi sisters tell tech giantsAl JazeeraThe al-Subaie sisters,who stole their father's phone to get passports, said they knew of other women trying to escape. Two runaway Saudi sisters have urged Apple and Google to pull an "inhuman" app allowing
World News Sri Lanka on high alert as authorities probe deadly attacksAl JazeeraCentral bank placed in lockdown as another 16 people are arrested over Easter Sunday blasts that killed 359 people. Authorities in Sri Lanka have issued a nationwide alert as more people were arrested
