Peru Magnitude-8 earthquake hits Amazon jungle in PeruAl JazeeraThe quake, at an 'intermediate depth' of around 110km, was felt across the country. A strong 8.0-earthquake struck northern Peru in the early hours of Sunday, sending residents fleeing from their homes
Mexico Lynching, vigilante attacks on the rise in MexicoAl JazeeraIn Mexico, attacks by vigilante groups against suspected criminals are on the rise. Record levels of violence in Mexico and people's frustration with the inability of police to tackle it are driving a
Democratic Republic of the Congo DR Congo's opposition leader Katumbi to 'unite opposition'Al Jazeera - Catherine SoiCongolese politician Moise Katumbi tells Al Jazeera of his plans following his return to the Democratic Republic of Congo after almost three years in exile. Wealthy businessman and former governor of southeast
India India’s 'Big Brother' biometics project raises privacy concernsAl Jazeera - Faiz JamilConcerns arise over the world's biggest biometrics project and what it means for people's privacy. India's government has been linking people’s personal records to their biological information in the largest
Mohammad Javad Zarif Iran will defend itself against any aggression: FM ZarifAl JazeeraFM Zarif says Iran seeks balanced relations with its Gulf Arab neighbours and proposes signing a non-aggression pact. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will defend itself against
Taliban Afghan forces mistakenly kill a family during Taliban raidAl JazeeraSix civilians, including a woman and two children, killed as they were exiting an area right after a raid by the forces. An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province
Middle East Kurdish leader Ocalan calls end to jail hunger strikes in TurkeyAl JazeeraAbdullah Ocalan, imprisoned in Turkey for more than 20 years, calls for end to hunger strikes by his jailed supporters. Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called for an end to hunger by
Taliban UN says Afghan captives held by Taliban subjected to abuseAl JazeeraThe detainees were shackled and beaten for supporting the government, working with the US or fighting the armed group. Afghan captives held by the Taliban have been subjected to abuse, ill-treatment and
Mauricio Macri Argentina's crisis: Where did it all go wrong for Macri?Al JazeeraIt wasn't meant to be like this. Mauricio Macri's election to the Argentine presidency in 2015 was supposed to usher in an end to economic and political crises. International investors welcomed moves float
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's opposition MDC party to choose new leaderAl Jazeera - Haru MutasaZimbabwe's main opposition party is meeting to elect a new leader as it tries to get past internal divisions. Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change party is set to officially elect
Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors make history with first NBA finalAl JazeeraCanadian team to face Golden State Warriors after defeating Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference final. The Toronto Raptors have made history by becoming the first Canadian team to reach the final
Melania Trump Donald Trump and Shinzo Abe tee off amid US-Japan trade tensionsAl JazeeraAbe's strategy is to keep Japan out of Trump's crosshairs as US threatens new tariffs on import of autos and auto parts. Golf never seems to be far behind whenever President Donald Trump and Japanese Minister
Ramadan Groups, mosques rally around Muslim foster children in RamadanAl Jazeera - Tasnim NazeerIn bid to preserve identity, gift packages with books, food and decorations sent to Muslim children in foster care. London, United Kingdom - In an effort to preserve children's identity, young Muslims
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's Jizan airport targeted by Houthi drone: Masirah TVAl JazeeraSaudi-UAE-led coalition fighting the Houthis have not confirmed the attack on Jizan airport. Yemen's Houthi movement launched a drone attack on military hangars in Saudi Arabia's Jizan airport near the
European News Europe's voters elect new parliament as nationalism mountsAl JazeeraEuropean parliament elections reach their climax on Sunday as last 21 nations go to the polls amid battle over EU unity. Pivotal elections for the European Union parliament reach their climax on Sunday
Bolivia Bolivia's superfood crop seen as means for food securityAl Jazeera - Daniel SchweimlerSome are now talking of canagua as the next superfood, the new quinoa and a possible solution to food insecurity in the face of climate change. It is tasty, nutritious and is being touted as the next Canagua
Baghdad Iranian FM visits Baghdad to discuss rising tensions with the USAl JazeeraVisit by Mohammad Javad Zarif comes as Iraqi leaders express their readiness to mediate in the US-Iran crisis. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi
Benjamin Netanyahu Opposition rallies to 'save' Israel from NetanyahuAl JazeeraOrganisers said tens of thousands of people participated in the Tel Aviv event, but police estimate a far lower turnout. Thousands of Israelis have gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest Prime
Uganda Uganda protests Rwandan military's 'violation of territory'Al JazeeraKampala says Rwandan troops crossed border and killed two men, but Kigali dismisses the account as 'fake news'. Uganda has protested an incursion by Rwandan soldiers on its territory that it said resulted
Malta Hundreds of migrants and refugees rescued off Malta, ItalyAl JazeeraAuthorities say more than 200 people were picked up by the Maltese navy, while Italian police took 54 people to shore. A Maltese armed forces patrol boat picked up 216 migrants and refugees from two dinghies
Lebanon Lebanon denies forcing Syrian refugees back homeAl JazeeraAt least sixteen deportees say they were pressured into signing forms saying they voluntarily agreed to return home. Lebanese security officials on Saturday denied allegations by human rights groups that
Tripoli Libya fighting: Clashes near Tripoli's old airportAl JazeeraThere has been renewed fighting on the outskirts of Tripoli between forces battling for the capital. Fifty days of fighting between renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar's forces and others loyal
Missouri Monster tornado hits Jefferson City, MissouriAl JazeeraJust before midnight on May 23, the massive EF3 tornado tore through the city damaging about 500 homes and buildings. A 'violent tornado' has damaged hundreds of buildings in the capital of Missouri and
Malawi Malawi court orders vote recount after opposition complaintsAl JazeeraMCP went to court after noticing 'irregularities' in presidential results from 10 of the country's 28 districts. Malawi's High Court has ordered the electoral board not to announce presidential results
Iran US-Iran tensions: Iraqis fear involvement in disputeAl Jazeera - Rob MathesonWith Iraq's plans to send delegations to Washington and Tehran to try to find a solution for the tension between the two countries, Iraqis fear their country could be caught in the middle. Iran's Foreign
Bangladesh Bangladesh's disappeared families demand release of detaineesAl Jazeera - Hoda Abdel-HamidHuman rights groups say more than 400 people have disappeared in the last nine years, some have been found dead. Demonstrators in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka have gathered to protest against forced They
Donald Trump Trump opens state visit to Japan with jab at trade imbalanceAl JazeeraThe US President's four-day visit will include discussions about trade and North Korea with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. US President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday to increase
Russia UN court orders Russia to free detained Ukraine sailorsAl JazeeraMoscow has held three Ukrainian ships and 24 sailors since capturing them in the Kerch Strait in November. Russia must release 24 sailors it detained onboard three Ukrainian vessels last year as they a
Measles Outbreaks US measles outbreak push to end religious exemptionsAl Jazeera - Kristen SaloomeyEliminating the religious exemption has raised vaccination rates in California, though the number of children seeking medical exemptions there has tripled. A measles outbreak in the United States has looking
Ukraine Ukraine-Russia dispute naval case to be heard at UN tribunalAl Jazeera - Dominic KaneInternational monitors report regular violations of the truce from both pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian sides. A decision is expected on Saturday in the naval dispute between Russia and Ukraine. Russia 24
