Gabon Gabon President Ali Bongo sacks vice president, forestry ministerAl JazeeraPresident Bongo did not give a reason for the sackings of Pierre Claver Maganga Moussavou and Guy Bertrand Mapangou. Gabon's leader Ali Bongo has announced the dismissal of vice president and the minister
Africa Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan author and activist, dies aged 48Al JazeeraWainaina, winner of the 2002 Caine Prize, passes away at a Nairobi hospital following a short illness. Kenyan author and activist Binyavanga Wainaina has died at the age of 48, the publication he founded
European People's Party What's the left's problem with the EU?Al Jazeera - Ylenia GostoliAs European vote nears, left-wing groups criticise the bloc's economic policies and seek sovereignty, but fail to unite. Rome, Italy - Nationalist and far-right populist parties have emerged as the main
World News Al Jazeera launches business site AJ ImpactAl JazeeraAJ Impact will offer English-language coverage of business and economic stories that impact the global economy. Al Jazeera has announced an expansion into business and economics news with the launch of
Rodrigo Duterte Philippines: President Duterte's allies dominate Senate raceAl JazeeraOpposition shut out as president's allies win majority of 12 Senate seats in midterm elections, official count shows. Allies of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have won a majority of the 12 Senate
Democratic Republic of the Congo DR Congo's president faces challenges with appointment of new PMAl Jazeera - Catherine SoiPresident Tshisekedi's many challenges mount with appointment of Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga, an ally of the former president. Sylvestre Ilunga was appointed on Monday in the Democratic Republic of
Iran Washington says attacks 'deterred' as US-Iran tensions riseAl JazeeraThe acting US defence secretary tones down the rhetoric over tensions with Iran. The acting US defence secretary says there will be no war with Iran and the recent deployment of additional forces in the
China US business group: Tariffs are hurting US firms in ChinaAl JazeeraThe American Chamber of Commerce says many US firms in China are considering relocating to other countries. A major business lobby group in the United States has said increased tariffs between Washington
Jakarta Jakarta on alert as protests after election loss turn violentAl JazeeraIndonesian police say situation turned ugly when some protesters refused to leave and began throwing Molotov cocktails. Police in Indonesia fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators central
Man Booker Prize Omani author Jokha Alharthi wins Man Booker International PrizeAl JazeeraAlharthi is the first Arabic-language writer to take the prize, which includes an award of $64,000 Omani author Jokha Alharthi has become the first Arabic-language writer to win the prestigious Man Booker
Nuclear Weapons Nuclear war risk highest since WWII, UN arms research chief warnsAl JazeeraSenior UN security expert says all states with nuclear weapons have nuclear modernisation programmes under way. A top security expert at the United Nations has warned that the risk of nuclear weapons used
North Korea At rare UN news conference, North Korea warns US over seized shipAl JazeeraThe North's ambassador to the UN says confiscation of Wise Honest could affect 'future developments' between countries. The ambassador of North Korea to the United Nations has warned the United States
Iran US Dems raise alarm over Trump's escalating threats against IranAl Jazeera - William RobertsSecretary of State Mike Pompeo, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan give close-door briefings to Congress on Iran. Washington, DC - US Democratic politicians expressed scepticism and alarm after
Saudi Arabia Are lenders losing their appetite for Saudi debt?Al JazeeraBanks gave Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund cheap money, hoping for lucrative deals. Those days may be over. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is attracting only tepid interest in plans
European Parliament Will Europe's populist leaders make a breakthrough?Al Jazeera - Inside StoryElections for the European Parliament get under way on Thursday. Immigration and the economy are dominating the political agenda, and the rise of the far right is dominating the headlines. On Saturday,
World News US House Dems subpoena more Trump ex-aides after latest rebuffAl JazeeraHouse Judiciary chairman issues subpoenas to former White House aides, Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson. A United States congressional committee chairman issued subpoenas to two more former White House hours
European News Protests grow against authoritarian slide in Czech RepublicAl Jazeera - Tim GoslingRally marks a fourth week of demonstrations since the controversial appointment of Marie Benesova as justice minister. Prague, Czech Republic - Fifty-thousands people filled Wenceslas Square on Tuesday
World News 'Stop the bans': Abortion rights activists rally across the USAl Jazeera - Maya YangThousands gather in cities nationwide to protest against wave of state abortion bans passed in recent months. New York City - Thousands of abortion rights activists across the United States took to the
Middle East 'Targeted killings' and wave of arrests in Syria's DeraaAl JazeeraUN says at least 11 people were killed and 380 arrested in rebel area that surrendered to Syrian government last year. At least 380 civilians have been arrested in Syria's Deraa and 11 people killed in
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia to execute three scholars after Ramadan: ReportAl JazeeraSheikh Salman al-Awdah, Awad al-Qarni and Ali al-Omari to be sentenced to death by Riyadh, Middle East Eye reports. Three leading Saudi Arabian scholars being held by Riyadh on multiple charges of "terrorism"
Africa Malawi votes: Polls close in tight electionsAl JazeeraPresident Mutharika faces stiff challenge from his deputy Saulos Chilima and main opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera. Malawians have voted in presidential and parliamentary elections seen as a tough test
Middle East Dozens killed as rebels launch counter-attack in SyriaAl JazeeraAbout 200,000 civilians caught in the crossfire in the country's northwest have now fled intensified fighting, UN says. Rebels in northwestern Syria launched a counter-attack on Tuesday against pro-government
Volodymyr Zelensky New Ukrainian President Zelensky calls early parliamentary pollsAl JazeeraJuly 21 vote is widely seen as an attempt to gain momentum and cement power at a high point of new leader's popularity. Ukraine's new President Volodymyr Zelensky called early parliamentary elections July
Iran US ally and Iran's neighbour, Iraq is caught in the middleAl Jazeera - Charles StratfordIraq has been mediating between both sides, US and Iran, to try and avoid a crisis. Iraq's prime minister says he's sending a delegation to the United States and Iran. There are concerns a military confrontation
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso ex-president offers to return to broker peace dealAl Jazeera - Nicolas HaqueBlaise Compaore led successful negotiations with armed groups in the past, but the government has no plans to allow him to return to the country. After five years in exile, former Burkina Faso President
News (Hong Kong) AJ Shorts wins human rights press award in Hong KongAl JazeeraDigital documentary Growing up too Fast in Afghanistan was recognised in the short video category. The Al Jazeera English Online unit AJ Shorts was honoured alongside fellow awards winners from The New
Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver's food chains collapse: More than 1,000 jobs at riskAl JazeeraOliver's restaurants have been in trouble for several years with branches closing around the United Kingdom. A restaurant group founded by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has gone into a form of bankruptcy
UN Security Council UN envoy warns of 'long and bloody war' in LibyaAl JazeeraGhassan Salame urges action to cut off arms flows to Libya, saying conflict there could imperil Mediterannean security. The UN envoy for Libya has called for immediate action to cut off arms flows to warring
Iran Iran FM: US playing 'dangerous game' in Gulf showdownAl JazeeraJavad Zarif slams US move to shift military hardware to the region, warning it increases the risk of 'accidents'. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif warned the United States is "playing a dangerous by
European News May offers 'confirmatory referendum' on her Brexit dealAl JazeeraMay says if her deal is approved by Parliament, politicians may then hold vote on putting deal to British public. British Prime Minister Theresa May says she has "compromised" before a last-ditch effort
