Sri Lanka Sri Lanka police warned of suicide attack threat before bombingsAl JazeeraPolice chief made nationwide alert 10 days before attacks that suicide bombers planned to hit 'prominent churches'. Sri Lanka's police chief made a nationwide alert 10 days before Sunday's bomb attacks
Sri Lanka In Pictures: Bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on EasterAl JazeeraNear simultaneous explosions in at least three Sri Lankan churches and three luxury hotels have killed at least 138 people and wounded over 400. Three of the explosions took place at Catholic churches,
Sri Lanka World leaders condemn Easter Sunday blasts in Sri LankaAl JazeeraIndia, Germany and other nations express shock over a series of bombings that has left more than 150 people dead. A number of countries have expressed shock and condemnation over the deadly blasts in and
World News Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Mass casualties in churches and hotelsAl JazeeraThree Sri Lankan churches and three hotels hit by near simultaneous explosions, killing at least 156 people, police say. Sri Lankan capital Colombo has been hit by a fresh blast at a hotel near the national
Ukraine Polls open in Ukraine’s presidential runoff voteAl JazeeraUkrainians expected to pick comic Volodymyr Zelensky as president, punishing the incumbent for failure with corruption. Polls have opened in Ukraine's presidential runoff vote between anti-establishment
Middle East Will Egyptian President Sisi's mandate be extended?Al JazeeraMillions of Egyptians are heading to polls to vote in a constitutional referendum that could keep President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi in office until 2030. The move has received overwhelming backing from parliament.
Iraq Iraq summit brings together rivals Saudi Arabia and IranAl JazeeraBaghdad meet brings together lawmakers of Iraq's six neighbours: Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Jordan, and Kuwait. A summit organised by Iraq brought together regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran
Middle East Separate attacks kill nearly 50 Syrian soldiersAl JazeeraIn one attack, ISIL ambushed Syrian forces in the desert of central Homs province, setting off two days of clashes. Syrian government forces came under separate attacks from ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked rebels
World News Notre Dame fire pledges inflame Yellow Vest protestersAl Jazeera - Jabeen BhattiDemonstrators criticise donations by billionaires to restore burnt cathedral as they march against economic inequality. Paris, France - Holding signs that read "What about the poor" and chanting "justice
Yellow Vests Movement France: Police use tear gas, arrest scores at Yellow Vest protestAl JazeeraClashes in Paris as demonstrators set fire to motorbikes and rubbish cans on 23rd Saturday of Yellow Vest protests. Clashes have broken out between Yellow Vest protesters and police in the French capital,
World News Footballers boycotting social media face 'racist abuse'Al JazeeraPlayers taking part in anti-racism campaign faced online abuse, football union says, urging platforms to take note. Footballers in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted
Tripoli Heavy clashes near Libya's Tripoli amid 'new phase of attack'Al JazeeraResidents report heavy rocket fire in Tripoli as fighting intensifies between forces allied to rival administrations. Heavy clashes broke out in the southern districts of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, forces
Kenya Kenya: Police arrest driver of abducted Cuban doctorsAl JazeeraThe doctors were heading to a government hospital where they had been working for close to a year treating patients from Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. The Police investigating the abduction of two Cuban
Western Australia Australia feels its hottest and coldest April day for decadesAl JazeeraThe fluctuating weather of an Australian autumn is showing its extremes. As a frontal system ushers Antarctic air into Western Australia giving Perth the coldest April day since 1939, a breeze from the
Omar al-Bashir Sudan probes al-Bashir after 'large sums of cash found at home'Al JazeeraProsecutor launches money laundering probe against al-Bashir after finding suitcases of money at his home, says Reuters. Sudan's public prosecutor has begun investigating deposed President Omar al-Bashir
Colorado Colorado observes 20th anniversary of Columbine school massacreAl JazeeraSeveral mass school shootings since have led to calls to change gun laws in the US. Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in the United States. Twelve students and teacher
Middle East Putin's Trojan horse? Russian bank move to Hungary triggers alarmAl JazeeraMoney looking for a route out of Russia and into the European Union appears to have found a crack in the banking system. Tens of billions of dollars have been laundered through mostly Baltic nations, the
Gaza Gaza fishermen: Israel extending fishing zone is token gestureAl Jazeera - Walid MahmoudOnly small boats allowed into extended 15-nautical mile fishing zone, while harassment by Israeli gunboats continues. Gaza Strip - Under cover of early morning darkness, Hassan Zidan, a Palestinian fisherman
Climate Change Climate change: Is an economic overhaul needed?Al JazeeraThe planet is facing a crisis. Temperatures continue to rise, bringing extreme weather, exacerbating food shortages, and leading to the extinction of some species. Scientists have repeatedly warned that
World News French gov't called to take action against rise of police suicidesAl JazeeraAlready under stress from a number of terror attacks and a two-year-long state of emergency, officers face long working hours, and struggle to get paid for overtime. There has been a sudden rise in the
Citizenship Lebanon citizenship laws: Mothers want to pass on nationalityAl JazeeraWomen married to foreigners are not allowed to pass on citizenship, rights campaigners want the decades-old nationality law to be reformed. Lebanese women hope they'll soon gain the right to pass on citizenship
U.S. Military Is the US military doing a 'fantastic job' in Africa?Al JazeeraTen years ago, the United States established the US Africa Command, or AFRICOM, to train foreign militaries across the continent and coordinate counterterrorism operations with local forces. Following
South Sudan The political calculations of Sudan's military regimeAl Jazeera - Ahmed H AdamHow Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir got ousted and what happens next in Sudan. On April 11, after 30 years in power, the longstanding dictator, General Omar al-Bashir, was forced out of power by his
Middle East Can Lebanon's cedars outlive climate change and a pesky insect?Al Jazeera - Marcello RossiAs rising temperatures threaten to sweep away the remaining cedar forests, a tiny green grub is making matters worse. Beirut, Lebanon - In the Lebanese highlands overlooking the Qadisha Valley, north Beirut,
Bangladesh Shahidul Alam: Bangladesh is 'an autocracy by any means'Al JazeeraAward-winning photojournalist and human rights activist Shahidul Alam was arrested in August 2018 shortly after appearing on Al Jazeera to discuss anti-government student protests. After 107 days in jail,
Ranjan Gogoi India's top judge Ranjan Gogoi accused of sexual harassmentAl JazeeraWoman writes to 22 judges, charging Gogoi with unwanted sexual advances, while he calls the allegations 'unbelievable'. India's most senior judge has been accused of sexual harassment by a former Supreme
Middle East Egypt votes in referendum aimed at extending Sisi's rule to 2030Al JazeeraThree-day referendum on constitutional amendments could extend President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's mandate until 2030. Egyptians began voting in a three-day referendum on proposed constitutional amendments
Kabul Suicide bombers attack Afghan ministry in downtown KabulAl JazeeraTwo civilians have been killed in the attack that began with an explosion at the entrance to the multistorey building. Suicide bombers and fighters attacked the communications ministry in the centre of
World News N Ireland police arrest teenagers over killing of reporter McKeeAl JazeeraDetectives arrest two men, aged 18 and 19, under the Terrorism Act over the killing of Lyra McKee, police says. Northern Ireland police said that two men have been arrested over the killing of journalist
Middle East Trump praises Haftar in apparent reversal of US policy on LibyaAl JazeeraIn apparent reversal of US policy, Trump praises Haftar for fighting 'terrorism' and securing Libya's oil resources. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Libya's capital, Tripoli, on Friday US
