North Korea Trade, North Korea on agenda for Trump-Abe talksAl JazeeraNorth Korea's denuclearisation to be discussed as Japan's PM plans April visit to US before Trump tours Japan in May. US President Donald Trump will travel to Japan in May for meetings with Japanese Prime
Taliban Taliban-Afghanistan peace talks derailed by delegation rowAl JazeeraA falling out over who should attend forces postponement of critical peace talks scheduled to take place in Qatar. Critical peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government in Qatar appeared have
PDVSA Venezuela skirts US sanctions by 'funneling oil sales via Russia'Al JazeeraReuters news agency report reveals Venezuelan oil sales routed through Russian state energy giant Rosneft. President Nicolas Maduro is funneling cashflow from Venezuelan oil sales through Russian state
Mali Mali PM, government resign over Ogossagou massacreAl JazeeraProtesters demanded action after massacre of almost 160 Fulani herders by an ethnic vigilante group four weeks ago. Mali's prime minister and his government has resigned four weeks after a massacre of
World News Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists to stage Heathrow protestAl JazeeraProtesters say they are practicing non-violent civil disobedience and aim to get arrested to raise climate awareness. Climate change activists who have disrupted roads and bridges in central London for
Trump Tower US: What does the redacted Mueller report say?Al JazeeraUS Attorney General William Barr releases redacted Mueller report. Here are five key takeaways. US Attorney General William Barr released a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report Russia's
Racism FIFA backs English players' social media boycott over racismAl JazeeraFootball's world governing body 'applauds' anti-discrimination campaign, announces new plan to rid the sport of racism. World football's governing body has thrown its weight behind a planned 24-hour social
Pope Francis Pope tells prisoners at foot-washing rite shun inmate hierarchyAl JazeeraCatholic Church leader urges prisoners to help each other instead of following inmate hierarchy as he kisses their feet. Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 prisoners at a traditional pre-Easter
Africa Nigeria's chief justice banned from holding public officeAl JazeeraEthics court orders any cash found in Walter Onnoghen's foreign bank accounts be taken by the treasury. Nigeria's top judge has been sacked by a tribunal that found him guilty of falsely declaring his
Kashmir India suspends cross-border trade in Kashmir in new crackdownAl JazeeraIndian home ministry says armed groups were using the cross-border route to send arms, drugs and fake Indian currency. India suspended cross-border trade with Pakistan-controlled Kashmir because it was
Islamic State (ISIS) UN urges help for thousands of foreign children in ISIL campAl Jazeera2,500 foreign children of ISIL fighters stuck in a Syrian camp, UN says, urging governments to take responsibility. Thousands of foreign children are stuck in a Syrian camp after fleeing fighting in Islamic
Jet Airways Jet Airways grounded, employees desperate to save jobsAl JazeeraOnce considered India's premier private airline, it has suffered financial difficulties for years. Around 16,000 workers of once India's second-largest airline are hoping to save their jobs. Jet Airways
Civil Rights Why is press freedom deteriorating globally?Al Jazeera - Inside StoryMedia freedom is in decline and journalists around the world are working in an intense climate of fear. This year's evaluation by Reporters Without Borders shows a marked drop in the number of countries
House Judiciary Committee House Democrat Nadler to subpoena for unredacted Mueller reportAl JazeeraExpected subpoena sets up likely legal battle over access to Mueller's full findings in his Trump-Russia investigation. Washington, DC - US Representative Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary
UN Security Council Khashoggi probe to push for accountability: UN investigatorAl Jazeera - James ReinlUnited Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions blasts Saudi trials in Khashoggi case as substandard. United Nations - Inquiries into the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Far-right Politics Facebook bans UK far-right groupsAl JazeeraTech giant says it will also ban content that 'expresses praise or support' for far-right individuals and groups. Facebook has permanently banned several British far-right groups and individuals for promoting
Floods Iran floods: Charities reach devastated villagesAl JazeeraVolunteers have come to help but some houses are too far gone and others completely washed away. Flooding has devastated large parts of Iran, affecting 10 million people. The government and charities been
Iran Saudi, UAE make major aid donation to flood-hit rival IranAl JazeeraContribution of food and shelter material comes amid US-Iran sanction relief spat over flood recovery efforts. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have donated 95 tonnes of aid to their flood-hit
William Barr US Democrats criticise William Barr over Mueller report releaseAl JazeeraAs Democrats lash out at Barr over handling of Mueller report, Republicans applaud the attorney general. US Democrats have criticised Attorney General William Barr over his handling of the long-awaited
News Egypt opposition urges voters to reject constitutional amendmentsAl JazeeraPolitical parties say changes, which could extend Sisi's rule to 2030, are an 'assault on democracy'. A coalition of opposition political parties have called on Egyptian voters to reject proposed constitutional
Asia Pacific Russia confirms Putin-Kim talks for 'second half of April'Al JazeeraMoscow's announcement comes after Pyongyang slams US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claims new missile test conducted. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will travel to Russia later this month to meet President
Robert Mueller Redacted Mueller report released by US Justice DepartmentAl JazeeraThe highly-anticipated report shows a series of incidents in which Trump took actions to impede Mueller's probe. US Attorney General William Barr released the highly-anticipated redacted version of Special
William Barr Barr defends Trump before release of redacted Mueller's reportAl JazeeraUS Attorney General William Barr says Mueller report found no collusion between Trump and Russia in 2016 elections. US Attorney General William Barr on Thursday defended President Donald Trump ahead of
Joko Widodo Indonesia's presidential rivals both declare election winAl JazeeraFears of violence as President Widodo announces vote victory and his rival Prabowo does the same citing ballot-rigging. Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday declared victory in a presidential to
Donald Trump Jr Redacted Mueller report to be released: 5 things to look forAl JazeeraUS Attorney General Barr defends Trump before release of redacted version of the special counsel's Russia report. US Attorney General William Barr has provided only a glimpse of Special Counsel Robert
Robert Mueller Top US Democrats call for Mueller to testify publiclyAl JazeeraBefore release of redacted Mueller report, Democrats ramp up criticism of Barr, saying he's thrown out his credibility. The top Democrats in the US House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday called
Libya Libya death toll rises to 205 as Tripoli fighting continues: WHOAl JazeeraWHO says it has deployed more staff as UN-recognised government seeks international action against Khalifa Haftar. At least 205 people have been killed in the battle for control of the Libyan capital the
Middle East Sudan demonstrators keep up pressure week after al-Bashir removedAl JazeeraThousands of Sudanese march in Khartoum demanding military council hand power to civilian rule. Thousands of Sudanese are converging on Khartoum's military headquarters, continuing demands that the military
Nigeria Nigeria building safety: Questions after deadly collapseAl JazeeraAfter a building collapsed killing 20 children, questions are raised about building safety standards in Nigeria. A building collapse in Nigeria last month that killed as many as 20 children is raising
Nicaragua Nicaragua protests: First anniversary march haltedAl JazeeraHundreds of police filled the streets in Managua hours before the march was set to begin. Police in Nicaragua have stopped a march commemorating the first anniversary of anti-government protests. Last
