Al Jazeeraadded this to United States NewsIran Is Iran to blame for suspected attacks on Gulf tankers?Al Jazeera - Maysam BehraveshAnalysts examine US claim that Iran was behind the attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Even in ordinary times, an attack on international tankers near the Strait of Hormuz - a vital sea lane
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsCricket World Cup Cricket World Cup: India, Pakistan rivalry set to be renewedAl Jazeera - Faras GhaniTwo sides take on each other in the World Cup, just months after calls for it to be cancelled following Pulwama attack. Manchester, United Kingdom - Barely four months after almost going to war, Pakistan
Al Jazeeraadded this to Africa NewsSouth Sudan Is South Sudan on the brink of famine?Al JazeeraA record seven million people - more than half of the population - in South Sudan are facing severe hunger, according to a report by its government and three UN agencies. A lack of rain, an ongoing economic
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsHuman Rights Several civilians, dozens of fighters killed in Syria's IdlibAl JazeeraThe Syrian government, backed by Russia, began bombarding the last rebel-held territory of Idlib in April. At least seven civilians have been killed by Syrian government air raids on the northwest province
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsMogadishu Somalia: Several killed in al-Shabab attacks in MogadishuAl JazeeraDozens of people were injured in the car bomb detonated near the parliament headquarters in Mogadishu. Twin car bombings have killed at least eight people in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, emergency workers
Al Jazeeraadded this to SportsWorld News Palestinians call for international day of action against PumaAl JazeeraOver 200 Palestinian football and sports clubs issue call to boycott Puma for sponsoring Israel Football Association. Activist groups in more than 20 countries have joined an international day of action
Al Jazeeraadded this to AJ ImpactTurkey Turkey indicts two reporters and dozens more over currency crisisAl JazeeraAnother 36 are accused over social media comments about a negative Bloomberg story or for criticising Turkey's economy. A Turkish court has accepted an indictment requesting a jail sentence for two Bloomberg
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsGuatemala City Guatemala’s elections: 5 things to knowAl Jazeera - Sandra CuffePresidential candidates’ proposals to address migration range from farmer support to US military bases Guatemala City - When Guatemalans cast their ballots in Sunday's general election, thousands of their
Al Jazeeraadded this to Palestine NewsWorld News First Palestinian museum in Washington, DC, opensAl Jazeera - Samira SadequeMuseum of the Palestinian People will exhibit artwork, cultural documentation from Palestinian contributors worldwide. Washington, DC - The first Palestinian museum in Washington, DC, is set to open on
Al Jazeeraadded this to Europe NewsCorsica Corsica comes within 0.2C of heat recordAl JazeeraSaharan wind makes a surprisingly hot and dusty day on the small French island of Corsica. Friday was a surprising day for residents and holiday makers on the small Mediterranean island of Corsica. At
Al Jazeeraadded this to Africa NewsOmar al-Bashir Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir 'to appear in court soon'Al JazeeraChief prosecutor says toppled leader will appear in court next week to face charges of corruption. Sudan's toppled President Omar al-Bashir could appear in court as early as next week to face charges corruption,
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsTajikistan Iran renews nuclear deal ultimatum at Tajikistan summitAl Jazeera - Bernard SmithIran’s president has used a conference in Tajikistan of leaders and diplomats from more than 30 Asian countries to reinforce an ultimatum he made in May. Iran's president repeats warning that his country
Al Jazeeraadded this to Central/South Asia NewsNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe begins new hunger strike in Iran jailAl JazeeraBritish-Iranian mother was arrested for allegedly plotting against the Iranian government, charges she denies. A British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran for more than three years on sedition charges has a
Al Jazeeraadded this to Asia Pacific NewsHong Kong Hong Kong leader delays extradition bill, protesters want moreAl JazeeraCarrie Lam suspends controversial bill, but activists vow more protests saying proposed law must be shelved permanently. Hong Kong's embattled leader has indefinitely delayed a controversial bill that
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsMexico City Mexico real estate price hikes leave thousands displacedAl Jazeera - Manuel RapaloMexico’s capital is one of the most expensive cities in Latin America, at least when it comes to the cost of owning a house. Rising property values are changing the cultural landscape in parts of Mexico
Al Jazeeraadded this to Middle East NewsSudan Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir to be referred to trialAl JazeeraSudan's chief prosecutor has given the former president one week to appeal the charges. Chief prosecutor says cases have been opened against 41 other members of Sudan's former regime. Al Jazeera talks
Al Jazeeraadded this to Asia Pacific NewsHong Kong Hong Kong protests shaping historyAl Jazeera - Scott HeidlerCertain liberties - like freedom of speech and an independent judiciary – were supposed to stay until 2047. It is not the first time protesters in Hong Kong have flexed their vocal muscle. Under President
Al Jazeeraadded this to Middle East NewsBasra Years of conflict in Iraq hit health services in BasraAl Jazeera - Charles StratfordExperts say pollution from surrounding oilfields is one of the reasons why Basra has the highest rate of cancer in Iraq. Iraq's vast oil wealth once paid for some of the best health services in the Middle
Al Jazeeraadded this to Africa NewsNigeria Nigeria land struggle: Farmers fight over resourcesAl JazeeraFor centuries, the Fulani people have lived interdependent lives with the farmers but the past 30 years have tested that harmony. Competition for resources between farmers and cattle herders in sub-Saharan
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsSomalia Kenya police officers killed in blast near Somalia borderAl JazeeraAt least 10 officers killed after vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in in Wajir County near Somali border. Kenyan officials say at least 10 police officers are dead after their vehicle struck
Al Jazeeraadded this to Central/South Asia NewsModi Modi's economic paradox: Strong growth, but where are the jobs?Al JazeeraIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a landslide election, but then the bad news started to flow: India is no longer the fastest-growing large economy and the jobless rate rose to a 45-year high. what
Al Jazeeraadded this to India NewsWorld News India journalists decry 'escalating attacks' on press freedomAl Jazeera - Vaibhav VatsRecent arrests appear to follow a pattern of attacks on press freedom since Modi's ascension to power, journalists say. New Delhi, India - On the afternoon of June 8, two plain-clothes policemen arrived
Al Jazeeraadded this to United States NewsIran US-Iran debates: Fake writers and state-funded trollingAl JazeeraOn The Listening Post this week: Taxpayer-funded smears and a well-published but fake activist - worrying twists in the US-Iran online battle. Plus, the YouTube influencers of the Algerian protests. As
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsPeru Venezuelans rush to enter Peru before new rules imposedAl JazeeraThousands of migrants cross into Peru ahead of the deadline for all Venezuelans to have valid visas and passports. Thousands of Venezuelans have rushed to Peru's northern border on Friday in hopes of the
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsSaudi Arabia Saudi coalition hits Houthi positions in Yemen capital: Saudi TVAl JazeeraSaudi-led coalition's reported strikes on Houthis in Sanaa come amid sharp escalation on both sides in recent days. A Saudi-led coalition has launched air strikes on Iran-allied Houthi forces in Yemen's
Al Jazeeraadded this to Middle East NewsIran Saudi Arabia calls for 'decisive' action over tanker attacksAl JazeeraSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates urge swift international response to secure energy supplies. Saudi Arabia has urged a rapid response to secure energy supplies in the Gulf region after attacks
Al Jazeeraadded this to World NewsXinjiang 'Deep concerns' over UN official's trip to China's XinjiangAl JazeeraUS says China could use UN visit to Xinjiang to portray repression against Uighurs as 'legitmate counterterrorism'. The United States and other western countries have objected to a visit by the United
Al Jazeeraadded this to Europe NewsEuropean News Islamophobia will not solve Europe or Asia's problemsAl Jazeera - Ibrahim KalinOn June 5, during a rare trip abroad, Aung San Suu Kyi, state counsellor of Myanmar and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, visited Hungary and met Prime Minister Viktor Orban. After the meeting, the Hungarian
Al Jazeeraadded this to United States NewsIran US focus on building consensus after oil tanker attacks: PentagonAl JazeeraUS working on contingency plans and broadening international support for standoff with Iran, US defence secretary says. US President Donald Trump's administration is focused on building international following
Al Jazeeraadded this to Asia Pacific NewsHong Kong Hong Kong to suspend divisive extradition bill, say reportsAl JazeeraLeader Carrie Lam is expected to address local media after several pro-Beijing politicians called for a pause on bill. Hong Kong's embattled government looks set to suspend a proposed law on extradition
