Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Several killed in twin attacks in Pakistan's Dera Ismail KhanAl Jazeera - Asad HashimGunmen first attack police post and suicide bomber later detonates explosives in northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan. Islamabad, Pakistan - At least eight people have been killed and more than 30 wounded
Cairo British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to CairoAl JazeeraTwo airlines cite unspecified security concerns but give no details about what may have prompted the move. British Airways and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Egypt's capital, Cairo, over unspecified
Disability India's 2 million disabled children without schoolingAl JazeeraPolicing the law to protect disabled people is difficult with the stigma of disability so pervasive in society. Parents in India say disabled children are being left behind despite the introduction of
Iran US to launch plan for 'free passage' of ships in Iran's waterwayAl Jazeera - Jennifer GlasseUS official says new initiative will seek to ensure 'free, open passage' for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Aspen, Colorado - The United States is concerned that a "miscalculation" by Iran
Brexit Party 'Boris blimp' at London rally as thousands march against BrexitAl Jazeera - Ylenia GostoliAnti-Brexit demonstrators protest days before the UK is due to install a new prime minister. London, United Kingdom - Thousands of anti-Brexit demonstrators have marched on the streets of London in the
Middle East Will tension in the Gulf spiral out of control?Al Jazeera - Inside StoryIranian Revolutionary Guards detained a British vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, two weeks after an Iranian tanker was siezed just off the coast of Gibraltar by the UK. Tehran said the Stena was
World News Cesar Pelli: Architect who designed Petronas Towers diesAl JazeeraThe Argentine architect designed some of the world's most recognisable buildings. Famed Argentine architect Cesar Pelli, known for designing some of the world's tallest and most iconic buildings, has away
Iran Iran releases video showing capture of British oil tankerAl JazeeraVideo by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps shows how the British oil tanker was seized in Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have released footage showing a British oil
Hong Kong Hong Kong protests: Pro-China groups hold rallyAl Jazeera - Rob McBrideThousands turned out for a so-called Safeguard Hong Kong rally, calling for unity in a city that has become deeply divided. Thousands of supporters of pro-China groups have held a rally in Hong Kong. say
Africa Ethiopia: At least 17 killed during violence over Sidama autonomyAl JazeeraLocal official says 13 people were killed a day after hospital authorities reported four died of gunshot wounds. At least 17 people have been killed in clashes between Ethiopian security forces and activists
Alexei Navalny Thousands rally in Moscow backing barred opposition candidatesAl JazeeraAt least 10,000 protest authorities' refusal to allow opposition candidates to register for local polls. At least 10,000 people took to the streets of Moscow to protest against the exclusion of most opposition-minded
Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving prime ministerAl Jazeera - Bernard SmithHe is accused of accepting gifts from wealthy businessmen and granting favours in return for positive media coverage. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the country's longest-serving
Ethiopia Ethiopia suffers from lack of doctors for physical therapyAl Jazeera - Leah HardingFor an estimated 105 million people in the country, there are only 17 doctors for physical therapy. Physical therapy or physiotherapy is considered a luxury in Ethiopia. There are very few therapists to
Nicaragua Nicaragua revolution: Divisions continue after 40 yearsAl Jazeera - John HolmanPresident and former rebel, Daniel Ortega, called for a divided nation to come together, but people are sceptical. Nicaragua is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution that toppled
World News Apollo 11 landing: Fifty years since the first moonwalkAl Jazeera - Rosiland Jordan July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of the first moonwalk. As the world celebrates this historic milestone, it is also looking forward to what could be the next "moonshot".
Lebanon Lebanon political crisis: Power-sharing deal under threatAl Jazeera - Zeina KhodrLebanon's Sunni political establishment is concerned that constitutional powers given to the prime minister are being undermined by politicians allied to Iran. The prime minister's post is reserved for
News (Hong Kong) Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in mainland ChinaAl JazeeraYam was stabbed while appearing on stage for a promotional event in southern Guangdong province's Zhongshan city. Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam has been stabbed in the stomach while appearing on stage
Middle East Iraqi Kurdish authorities arrest suspect behind Erbil shootingAl Jazeera'The main who planned the assassination' of Turkish diplomat was arrested on Saturday, officials said. The main suspect behind the killing of a Turkish diplomat in the Iraqi city of Erbil has been arrested,
Hurricane Maria Rebuilding continues in Puerto Rico 2 years after hurricane MariaAl Jazeera - Gabriel ElizondoThe hurricane in 2017 affected 35,000 people on the far southeast corner of the island. It has been nearly two years since hurricane Maria devastated much of Puerto Rico. But the survivors of the catastrophe
Toy Story Will migrant children in the US watch Toy Story?Al Jazeera - Hamid DabashiParents across the United States these days have been taking their children to see the newest US animation blockbuster Toy Story. Schools have ended and long summer days require entertainment for children
Conservative Party Who are Britain's Conservatives?Al Jazeera - James BrownsellThe party is set to decide the next British prime minister as the country braces for withdrawal from the European Union. London, United Kingdom - Britain stands on the precipice of a new era in politics.
World News At least 10 civilians killed in Afghan security forces airstrikesAl JazeeraThe airstrikes in the western Badghis province also injured two other people, according to officials. At least 10 civilians, including women and children, have been killed in airstrikes by Afghan security
Credit Rating Rating agencies knew of stress at India's IL&FS: ReutersAl JazeeraAudit report seen by Reuters shows rating agencies gave favourable assessments of the lender before government takeover. Credit rating agencies for years assigned high ratings to India's Infrastructure
Africa Trillion-dollar lunar bounty: The scramble to return to the moonAl JazeeraFifty years ago this week, Neil Armstrong became the first man to step onto the moon. Since then, only a dozen men have walked on the moon - the last in 1972. China plans to build a lunar base by 2030
Middle East UK says tanker seizure shows Iran choosing 'dangerous path'Al JazeeraAs Iranian officials begin probe into seized tanker, London tells UK ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom has told all British ships to avoid using the Strait of Hormuz for an "interim after
World News India's wildlife struggles to survive heavy monsoon rainsAl JazeeraAs swaths of Asia become flooded, endangered species are under threat. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, the Kaziranga National Park in India's Assam state is home to almost two-thirds
Apollo Missions Profile: Farouk El-Baz, the Egyptian behind the Moon landingsAl Jazeera - Alasdair SoussiEgyptian-born Farouk El-Baz was part of NASA's Apollo 11 ground crew at just 31 years old. Half a century ago, as Apollo 11's lunar module, known as the Eagle, made its way to the surface of the Moon,
Ebola Global response to Ebola underfunded: UNAl Jazeera - James BaysThere are fears that a lack of leadership on the ground will lead to a greater crisis. Health officials are struggling to contain an Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The World
Estonia Estonia ferry disaster: French court denies compensation claimAl Jazeera - Emma HaywardThe MS Estonia ferry sank in the Baltic sea almost 25 years ago, killing 852 people. Relatives of hundreds of people who died in one of Europe's worst maritime disasters have lost their claim for compensation.
Palestinian Authority Why Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are protestingAl Jazeera - Ali YounesPalestinian refugees say they are victims of 'racist' system and demand legal clarity to their status. Thousands of Palestinian refugees continued protesting in and around their camps on Friday to demand
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Several killed in twin attacks in Pakistan's Dera Ismail KhanAl Jazeera - Asad HashimGunmen first attack police post and suicide bomber later detonates explosives in northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan. Islamabad, Pakistan - At least eight people have been killed and more than 30 wounded
Cairo British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to CairoAl JazeeraTwo airlines cite unspecified security concerns but give no details about what may have prompted the move. British Airways and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Egypt's capital, Cairo, over unspecified
Disability India's 2 million disabled children without schoolingAl JazeeraPolicing the law to protect disabled people is difficult with the stigma of disability so pervasive in society. Parents in India say disabled children are being left behind despite the introduction of
Iran US to launch plan for 'free passage' of ships in Iran's waterwayAl Jazeera - Jennifer GlasseUS official says new initiative will seek to ensure 'free, open passage' for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Aspen, Colorado - The United States is concerned that a "miscalculation" by Iran
Brexit Party 'Boris blimp' at London rally as thousands march against BrexitAl Jazeera - Ylenia GostoliAnti-Brexit demonstrators protest days before the UK is due to install a new prime minister. London, United Kingdom - Thousands of anti-Brexit demonstrators have marched on the streets of London in the
Middle East Will tension in the Gulf spiral out of control?Al Jazeera - Inside StoryIranian Revolutionary Guards detained a British vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, two weeks after an Iranian tanker was siezed just off the coast of Gibraltar by the UK. Tehran said the Stena was
World News Cesar Pelli: Architect who designed Petronas Towers diesAl JazeeraThe Argentine architect designed some of the world's most recognisable buildings. Famed Argentine architect Cesar Pelli, known for designing some of the world's tallest and most iconic buildings, has away
Iran Iran releases video showing capture of British oil tankerAl JazeeraVideo by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps shows how the British oil tanker was seized in Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have released footage showing a British oil
Hong Kong Hong Kong protests: Pro-China groups hold rallyAl Jazeera - Rob McBrideThousands turned out for a so-called Safeguard Hong Kong rally, calling for unity in a city that has become deeply divided. Thousands of supporters of pro-China groups have held a rally in Hong Kong. say
Africa Ethiopia: At least 17 killed during violence over Sidama autonomyAl JazeeraLocal official says 13 people were killed a day after hospital authorities reported four died of gunshot wounds. At least 17 people have been killed in clashes between Ethiopian security forces and activists
Alexei Navalny Thousands rally in Moscow backing barred opposition candidatesAl JazeeraAt least 10,000 protest authorities' refusal to allow opposition candidates to register for local polls. At least 10,000 people took to the streets of Moscow to protest against the exclusion of most opposition-minded
Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving prime ministerAl Jazeera - Bernard SmithHe is accused of accepting gifts from wealthy businessmen and granting favours in return for positive media coverage. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the country's longest-serving
Ethiopia Ethiopia suffers from lack of doctors for physical therapyAl Jazeera - Leah HardingFor an estimated 105 million people in the country, there are only 17 doctors for physical therapy. Physical therapy or physiotherapy is considered a luxury in Ethiopia. There are very few therapists to
Nicaragua Nicaragua revolution: Divisions continue after 40 yearsAl Jazeera - John HolmanPresident and former rebel, Daniel Ortega, called for a divided nation to come together, but people are sceptical. Nicaragua is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution that toppled
World News Apollo 11 landing: Fifty years since the first moonwalkAl Jazeera - Rosiland Jordan July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of the first moonwalk. As the world celebrates this historic milestone, it is also looking forward to what could be the next "moonshot".
Lebanon Lebanon political crisis: Power-sharing deal under threatAl Jazeera - Zeina KhodrLebanon's Sunni political establishment is concerned that constitutional powers given to the prime minister are being undermined by politicians allied to Iran. The prime minister's post is reserved for
News (Hong Kong) Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in mainland ChinaAl JazeeraYam was stabbed while appearing on stage for a promotional event in southern Guangdong province's Zhongshan city. Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam has been stabbed in the stomach while appearing on stage
Middle East Iraqi Kurdish authorities arrest suspect behind Erbil shootingAl Jazeera'The main who planned the assassination' of Turkish diplomat was arrested on Saturday, officials said. The main suspect behind the killing of a Turkish diplomat in the Iraqi city of Erbil has been arrested,
Hurricane Maria Rebuilding continues in Puerto Rico 2 years after hurricane MariaAl Jazeera - Gabriel ElizondoThe hurricane in 2017 affected 35,000 people on the far southeast corner of the island. It has been nearly two years since hurricane Maria devastated much of Puerto Rico. But the survivors of the catastrophe
Toy Story Will migrant children in the US watch Toy Story?Al Jazeera - Hamid DabashiParents across the United States these days have been taking their children to see the newest US animation blockbuster Toy Story. Schools have ended and long summer days require entertainment for children
Conservative Party Who are Britain's Conservatives?Al Jazeera - James BrownsellThe party is set to decide the next British prime minister as the country braces for withdrawal from the European Union. London, United Kingdom - Britain stands on the precipice of a new era in politics.
World News At least 10 civilians killed in Afghan security forces airstrikesAl JazeeraThe airstrikes in the western Badghis province also injured two other people, according to officials. At least 10 civilians, including women and children, have been killed in airstrikes by Afghan security
Credit Rating Rating agencies knew of stress at India's IL&FS: ReutersAl JazeeraAudit report seen by Reuters shows rating agencies gave favourable assessments of the lender before government takeover. Credit rating agencies for years assigned high ratings to India's Infrastructure
Africa Trillion-dollar lunar bounty: The scramble to return to the moonAl JazeeraFifty years ago this week, Neil Armstrong became the first man to step onto the moon. Since then, only a dozen men have walked on the moon - the last in 1972. China plans to build a lunar base by 2030
Middle East UK says tanker seizure shows Iran choosing 'dangerous path'Al JazeeraAs Iranian officials begin probe into seized tanker, London tells UK ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom has told all British ships to avoid using the Strait of Hormuz for an "interim after
World News India's wildlife struggles to survive heavy monsoon rainsAl JazeeraAs swaths of Asia become flooded, endangered species are under threat. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, the Kaziranga National Park in India's Assam state is home to almost two-thirds
Apollo Missions Profile: Farouk El-Baz, the Egyptian behind the Moon landingsAl Jazeera - Alasdair SoussiEgyptian-born Farouk El-Baz was part of NASA's Apollo 11 ground crew at just 31 years old. Half a century ago, as Apollo 11's lunar module, known as the Eagle, made its way to the surface of the Moon,
Ebola Global response to Ebola underfunded: UNAl Jazeera - James BaysThere are fears that a lack of leadership on the ground will lead to a greater crisis. Health officials are struggling to contain an Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The World
Estonia Estonia ferry disaster: French court denies compensation claimAl Jazeera - Emma HaywardThe MS Estonia ferry sank in the Baltic sea almost 25 years ago, killing 852 people. Relatives of hundreds of people who died in one of Europe's worst maritime disasters have lost their claim for compensation.
Palestinian Authority Why Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are protestingAl Jazeera - Ali YounesPalestinian refugees say they are victims of 'racist' system and demand legal clarity to their status. Thousands of Palestinian refugees continued protesting in and around their camps on Friday to demand
