Middle East US to reveal economic part of Palestine peace plan in BahrainAl JazeeraUS announces June conference to encourage investment in Palestinians as first part of 'deal of the century' peace plan. The United States will co-host an economic "workshop" with Bahrain to encourage in
Student Finance Billionaire pledges to wipe out student debt for class of 2019Al JazeeraRobert Smith has pledged to pay an estimated $40m debt of entire graduating class at historic black college Morehouse. A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist says he will provide grants wipe
Middle East Saudi, UAE see sufficient oil supplies despite Iran tensionsAl JazeeraSaudi official says OPEC+ nations favour 'gently' driving down oil inventories despite uncertainty over Iran exports. Top officials from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have said oil supplies
Africa Ramadan becomes a struggle in cyclone-hit northern MozambiqueAl Jazeera - Tendai MarimaMuslims in the region spend their Ramadan trying to rebuild their lives amid shortage of food and damaged mosques. Guludo/Ibo, Mozambique – Piles of debris lie where thatched mud huts once stood in the
European News 'No to Nationalism': Huge rallies in Germany before EU voteAl JazeeraTens of thousands gather in cities, including Berlin and Munich, to protest against nationalist and far-right parties. Tens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Germany to protest against
Middle East Russia announces unilateral ceasefire by Syrian forces in IdlibAl JazeeraMoscow says government forces halted attacks on last major rebel-held area as opposition activists report more clashes. The Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, have unilaterally ceased fire in
Mali Nigerian UN peacekeeper killed in MaliAl JazeeraAnother six UN troops from Chad and Nigeria were injured in two separate attacks. A UN soldier has been killed and several injured in two attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, UN officials said
Holocaust Al Jazeera suspends two journalists over Holocaust videoAl JazeeraNetwork takes disciplinary action against journalists and takes down video that downplayed the Holocaust. Al Jazeera Media Network has suspended two journalists over a video that downplayed the Holocaust.
Baghdad Iraq: Rocket attack hits Baghdad's Green ZoneAl JazeeraIraq's state-run news agency says a Katyusha rocket crashed inside the area without causing any casualties. An apparent rocket attack has exploded in the high-security Green Zone. The area houses key buildings
European News Swiss voters approve tighter gun lawsAl JazeeraVoters sign off on firearms reforms which the government said was crucial to maintain treaties with EU. Voters in Switzerland have approved a measure to tighten the country's gun laws and bring them in
Middle East Sudan's opposition and ruling military council resume talksAl JazeeraAlliance for Freedom and Change insists a civilian-led authority govern the country during the three year transition. Sudan's military rulers and protest leaders have resumed talks to finalise a new governing
Novak Djokovic Nadal beats Djokovic for 9th Italian Open titleAl JazeeraNadal dominated in a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 win, claiming a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title, breaking tie with longtime rival. Rafael Nadal has won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title with a victory over Novak
Middle East Explosion hits tourist bus near Egypt's Giza pyramidsAl JazeeraOfficials say 17 people were wounded after an explosion hits tourist bus near Giza pyramids. An explosion rocked a tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids wounding 17 people, according to officials. The
Cannes Film Festival Cannes film festival: New talent shines outside main eventAl JazeeraAl Jazeera looks at the new talent lighting up the Cannes film festival. Some of the movie industry's most famous directors took the spotlight on day five of the Cannes Film Festival, the world’s largest
Narendra Modi Exit polls show India's Modi-led coalition likely to win majorityAl JazeeraPM Narendra Modi's ruling alliance led by right-wing BJP is likely to win a majority in parliament, most exit polls say. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling alliance led by right-wing Bharatiya Janata
European News Austria heading for September election after video scandalAl Jazeera'It is important that Austrians are given the chance of a new start,' President Alexander van der Bellen said. Austria's president on Sunday recommended a new election be held in early September, saying
Iraq Exxon staff evacuation 'unacceptable': Iraqi ministerAl JazeeraIraqi oil minister asks Exxon Mobil officials for explanation for evacuating 50 US workers from southern Iraq. Energy company Exxon Mobil's evacuation of its foreign staff from a major Iraqi oil field
Italian Open Djokovic, Nadal renew rivalry at Italian Open finalAl JazeeraTop two men's tennis players to face each other for a 54th career meeting at the championship match in Rome. World number one Novak Djokovic will renew his longtime rivalry with Spaniard Rafael Nadal,
Iran-Iraq War Key oil producers meet to discuss output amid Iran tensionAl JazeeraThe meeting is set to make recommendations ahead of a OPEC summit in late June, to be attended by Iran. Major crude producers are set to meet on Sunday to discuss how to stabilise a volatile oil market
Qatar Airways Qatar ships LNG to UAE after Dolphin pipeline outage: ReportAl JazeeraPipeline failure in Qatar resulted in disruption of LNG supplies to UAE, which Doha backed up with ships, Reuters says. A major gas pipeline from Qatar to the United Arab Emirates, Dolphin, experienced
Drought Somalia drought: UN warns of humanitarian crisisAl Jazeera - Victoria GatenbyLack of so-called 'long rains' causes crop failures across the region. The United Nations is warning of a major humanitarian crisis in Somalia, which is again in the grip of drought. The lack of so-called
Justin Amash Amash first Republican legislator to call for Trump's impeachmentAl JazeeraIn a series of tweets, legislator Justin Amash says the US president has engaged in an 'impeachable conduct'. Republican legislator Justin Amash has said he believes Donald Trump has engaged in "impeachable
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso attack: Church attackers still unknownAl Jazeera - Nicolas HaqueBurkina Faso is a Muslim-majority country but all of its presidents have so far been Christian. No one has yet claimed responsibility for a church attack in northern Burkina Faso a week ago in which several
Madonna Madonna sparks flag controversy at 'non-political' EurovisionAl JazeeraAt the close of Madonna's performance, two dancers wearing respective flags of Israel and Palestine walked arm in arm. Madonna's anticipated guest performance during the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel
Scott Morrison Australian PM attends church service after 'miracle' election winAl JazeeraScott Morrison's Liberal-led conservative coalition won or is leading in 76 seats needed to form a majority government. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thanked his fellow Pentecostal churchgoers
World News Severe storms cause widespread damage in central USAl JazeeraOver 45 tornadoes touch down across four US states with stronger storms expected in the next two days. Severe storms have been hammering the central United States as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, strong
Bolivia Bolivia's president begins bid for fourth consecutive termAl Jazeera - Daniel SchweimlerSome Bolivians say Morales is acting unconstitutionally after voters expressed opposition to his fourth term. Evo Morales has been in power since 2006 and the opposition has called his decision to run
Paralympics Iran's sitting volleyball team prepares for ParalympicsAl Jazeera - Zein BasraviIran's team, ranked number one in the world, hopes to make the top 10 at the next Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020. With the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics just over a year away, Iran is preparing to
Africa Kenyan Somali refugees claim they are denied citizenship rightsAl Jazeera - Osman Mohamed OsmanPoor Kenyan Somalis registered as Dadaab refugees to access benefits, but say they are now being refused nationality. Eastleigh, Kenya - In a restaurant in Eastleigh, a noisy Nairobi suburb, Shariff Omar,
Eurovision Song Contest Eurovision vs Globalvision: An artistic responseAl Jazeera - Jaclynn AshlyBoycotting Israel, Palestinian, Israeli and international artists put on a global alternative to Eurovision. Bethlehem and London - Palestinian, Israeli and international artists have come together to
