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How to defuse the human waste time bomb in low-income countries

Dignified sanitation is a basic human need that does not end with a toilet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ocKGQ0

Australian telescope maps 3 million galaxies in just 300 hours

'Game-changer' telescope takes panoramic images of deep space at record speed and opens the way to new discoveries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36nvmKk

US Federal Reserve head: ‘Challenging’ months until vaccine comes

Federal Reserve chairman Powell says effects of coronavirus vaccines on the US economy remain difficult to assess. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33ylNX7

Nepal’s female soldiers break taboos to tackle COVID crisis

Female soldiers have been tasked with carrying corpses in Kathmandu - a task considered taboo in the Himalayan nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mlk2UF

China recovery boosts Asian factories, but trouble seen ahead

Chinese manufacturing expands at fastest rate in a decade, new data show; South Korean, Japanese firms stabilise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JtA3JM

Brushing: When Amazon packages arrive that you didn't order

Zoe Kleinman looks at the sneaky way some sellers are trying to boost their products on Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36nTP21

Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped

The company is still assessing how many customers may have been affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VhmIGO

Zoom boosts sales forecast as pandemic drags on

The pandemic has transformed the fortunes of the video conferencing firm, once a niche tech name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qeL9TJ

China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington

Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mpFGHx

How AI is helping rural African farmers

An AI-backed mobile app is helping farmers in rural areas gain critical information for their crops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VllDhp

Using tech to prevent car theft in Cameroon

A Cameroon startup is using mobile and satellite communications to track down stolen cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39wtscb

Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan tests positive for COVID-19

The 51-year-old Indonesian politician says he does not have symptoms and will self-isolate for the next two weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39vjpEw

Australia, US to develop hypersonic missiles to counter China

Australia's defence minister says 'game-changing' project with US will help deter aggression against its interests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fVcUMw

Facebook and Google 'complicit' in Vietnam censorship

Rights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnQYKT

Facebook, YouTube accused of complicity in Vietnam rights abuses

Amnesty says 69 of the 170 "prisoners of conscience" in Vietnam are in jail because of their online activism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ujTKR

Big gulp: S&P to add Tesla to key US share index in one shot

Data firm S&P considered adding the electric carmaker's shares to its main index in two tranches but opted for one. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qfZjE9

China refuses to apologise over gruesome Australia soldier post

Officials double down on Australia, saying country should be ashamed of alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KR9Kh7

Controversial Trump COVID-19 pandemic adviser resigns

Dr Scott Atlas clashed repeatedly with other experts on coronavirus task force during his four months in the job. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KUl0JM

Biden wins over Trump in Arizona, Wisconsin confirmed

Two battleground states certify presidential election results in favour of Joe Biden as Donald Trump refuses to concede. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3objFfX

Dozens of rights groups denounce US arms sales to UAE

Groups raise concern about the UAE's role in Libya, Yemen conflicts in attempt to halt $23bn in arms sales. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39HxJKj

Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021

Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpMymA

Why shops are going over to the 'dark' side

Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mkFqD

Saudi Arabia allows Israeli commercial planes to use its airspace

Riyadh gives approval night before low-cost Israir due to fly its first planned route to the UAE, using Saudi airspace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qbft1H

S Korea’s ex-president handed suspended jail term for defamation

Chun, 89, was found guilty of defaming a former democracy activist who was involved in protests in the 1980s. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36iZpTA

China’s factories crank up output, but jobs, debt remain concerns

Official factory data show output rose to highest level in more than three years in November on strong domestic demand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ljuUkI

What is behind India’s ‘love jihad’ legislation?

This proposed legislation could not only further marginalise Muslims but also undermine women's agency and rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ol9Igb

Is Emmanuel Macron pandering to the far right?

French president faces tough balancing act, pressured to appeal to the right, but not so far as to abandon the left. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ll0KNX

Burundi refugees forcibly disappeared, tortured in Tanzania: HRW

New report says at least 18 Burundians were forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JaOQcz

COVID-19 surge triggers deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka

At least eight inmates dead after unrest broke out at a high-security prison near Colombo over rising infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39nYcfD

Yemen: Houthis claim killing of several Saudi soldiers in Marib

No comment from Saudis but its media reported death of a military official on the battlefield in Yemen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lmgQH8

Old and young, Chinese vent anger at move to raise retirement age

China’s retirement age has remained unchanged for four decades at 60 for men and 55 for women white-collar workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39r14It

Biden names all-female senior White House communications team

Biden and Harris have sought to emphasise diversity in their appointments ahead of their January 20 US swearing-in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qesDL1

Could Cornwall see a Lithium-ion battery revolution?

British Lithium is prospecting in the county to find economically viable seams of the element. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mmT5jx

Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire

Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3GGkP

Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?

Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qa8Zjt

Brexit deal in sight? UK urges EU to move on fishing rights

The UK's foreign secretary says he sees a deal on competition rules and state aid as likely if the EU is 'reasonable'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fMvzdj

Trump to blacklist two more Chinese firms: Report

The move would hinder access that chipmaker SMIC and oil firm CNOOC have to US investors, worsening tensions with China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lgGexL

Tigray forces say they shot down Ethiopian plane, retook Axum

TPLF leader says his forces captured pilot and retook Axum a day after Ethiopia declared an end to Tigray offensive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33t0V3M

Australia demands China apology over ‘repugnant’ Twitter post

Australia demands removal of fake photo of soldier posted by official government spokesman, as ties deteriorate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mp9gN2

New Zealand charges 13 parties over White Island eruption

Workplace regulator files charges over volcanic eruption that left 22 dead and dozens more injured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JlhXJZ

EU to seek new post-Trump global alliance with US: FT

Draft EU plan calls for US cooperation on tech, COVID-19, deforestation and challenges posed by China, report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37kpssH

Malaria gains at risk from COVID-19 pandemic: WHO

World Health Organization says disruptions to treatment could lead to tens of thousands additional deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HQtCQv

Twitter suspends Thai royalist account tied to influence campaign

Account thought to be part of effort to boost royalist messages after months of anti-establishment protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VdYeOX

Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward

The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36hnzhg

The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qmLST0

The romance of Hong Kong past: In the Mood for Love – 20 years on

The story of unrequited love set in 1960s Hong Kong, romanticised the image of a city in constant flux. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qkf11d

Brazil polls open in municipal runoff elections

The elections include races for mayor of Brazil's two largest cities and come as the coronavirus continues to rage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o3T0S8

Plan to boost Swiss firms’ global liability fails in referendum

Switzerland rejects extending corporate liability over rights abuses and environmental harm caused abroad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39rFIL1

Argentine prosecutors investigate death of football star Maradona

Officials order search of properties of Maradona's personal doctor days after the football legend's sudden death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ju8T5d

At least 110 civilians killed in ‘gruesome’ Nigeria massacre

Men and women harvesting crops assaulted by armed attackers on motorcycles, UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fUjSBm

Indonesian volcano erupts, forcing residents to flee

Local airport closed as Mount Ili Lewotolok erupts in a remote part of the Southeast Asian archipelago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lnFYNA

Condemnation after photojournalist wounded during Paris protest

Ameer Alhalbi was covering Saturday's demonstrations opposing police violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o7hMkw

Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse dies aged 85

British actor who played arch-villain Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy passed away after a short illness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33IT9mv

The personal is political: A journey through Palestinian exile

As a Palestinian, I constantly find myself asking where I belong. The answer is that there is no space for me. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fJLk4G

US Election Fallout: Behind the Scenes

“Election week was a blur. We never had time to plan.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mjNLNz

Eviction of Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah part of Israeli policy

Israeli military and judiciary work hand in hand on dispossession and displacement of Palestinians, activists say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37ghFMt

Robot does yard work and security, plus other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ftLpZ

How green and profitable are e-scooters?

Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JibCyJ

Iran parliament demands end of nuclear inspections after murder

Hardliners in parliament are gearing up to revitalise Iran’s nuclear programme after scientist’s assassination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q5ibFT

Trump loses another election court challenge

Republican lawsuit sought to invalidate mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania where President-elect Biden won by 81,000 votes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mocgcE

COVID-19: 10 million Iraqi children back to school

Elementary students to attend class one day a week, while older children will be required to go twice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qcwAjC

Afghanistan: 34 people killed in two suicide bombings

Dozens of soldiers killed and wounded after attackers detonate vehicles full of explosives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JpYCqG

Singaporean mother gives birth to baby with COVID-19 antibodies

A woman who was pregnant when infected with COVID has reportedly given her child antibodies against the virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39pBm7l

Sudan forces seize large weapons haul near Ethiopia

Mortar rounds and assault weapons seized in Kassala state as fighting rages in neighbouring Ethiopia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fK4wPA

In Pictures: French protesters clash with police

Tens of thousands took to the streets against a security law restricting the filming of police officers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HRBe5g

Elite runners brave Delhi half-marathon dubbed ‘suicidal’

The race was scaled back as the city experiences a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic and dangerous air quality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mi0QHv

Rockets hit Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory

The attack marked the third time Asmara has come under fire from Tigray since military operations began in November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33nqvXx

North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight coronavirus

State media says Pyongyang is acting against 'uncivilised and unhygienic elements' that could help spread an epidemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Jggh4s

Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records

Rural Fire Service forecasts 'very high to severe fire danger' in parts of New South Wales, issues total fire ban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36hukzJ

Pro-democracy protests can help bring peace to Thailand’s south

The success of the continuing struggle for democracy in Thailand is crucial for securing peace in its southern regions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fIHCYW

Killing of Iranian scientist a ‘violation of human rights’: Qatar

Qatar's deputy PM says assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh 'will only contribute to pouring more fuel on the fire'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qd30uq

Ethiopian army takes ‘full control’ of Tigray capital, Abiy says

PM and army chief of staff say city of Mekelle controlled by federal forces; no immediate statement from TPLF. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39roptE

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassination: How the world reacted

Turkey describes Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's killing as 'act of terrorism' while EU calls it 'criminal' and urges 'restraint'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36gvyLj

Police hunt suspects after four killed on Indonesian island

Attackers also torched homes in Lembantongoa village in Central Sulawesi, including one used for regular prayers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KGsSOM

Pope Francis appoints first African American cardinal

Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, DC, made headlines this year for criticising US President Donald Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o8KMYP

Iran may retaliate in Iraq for killing of scientist: Analysts

Analysts say the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh may trigger a violent response in Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JgqAWl

In Biden’s hometown, election win brings some hope amid COVID-19

Residents of Wilmington, Delaware say they hope Joe Biden's presidential victory will spur much-needed help. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33kRALd

UN says Sudan needs $150m to help Ethiopian refugees

Sudan hosting more than 43,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Tigray into one of its most impoverished regions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39oPu0s

France gears for more security law protests amid police violence

Dozens of rallies planned against new law that would restrict sharing images of police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lffBt6

Brexit talks restart in person in London as clock ticks down

Negotiators meet in last-ditch bid to secure deal before the UK's transition period with the EU ends on December 31. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lgNx8A

Malaysia will hold elections after coronavirus crisis is over: PM

Muhyiddin promises to hold polls after he averts showdown by winning parliamentary support for his administration's budget. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fL3x1v

Six dead in clashes between rival protesters in southern Iraq

Members of October 2019 anti-government protest movement and Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters clash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39lqyqG

Poison gas, firing squads: US approves more execution methods

Outgoing Trump administration paves way for additional methods of executing prisoners sentenced to death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36fzKLC

Kashmiris vote in local elections, first since autonomy revoked

First of eight-phase polls to elect members of District Development Councils begins amid tight security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mgvzVi

Ethiopian forces to take Tigray’s capital ‘in a few days’: Army

Federal forces say they have seized control of Wikro town, 50km north of Makelle, as they march to the region's capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o4LpTi

Rouhani accuses ‘mercenary’ Israel of killing top Iran scientist

Iranian president accuses Israel of assassinating high-ranking nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33rCbc6

Indian farmers continue anti-farm bills protests

Television images show some of them moving to the capital while thousands still remain on the outskirts of the city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36eNhD3

As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, could Taiwan be next?

Beijing has held military drills near the Taiwan Straits and has deployed marines and missiles to its southern coast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HQhpeE

German far-right holds congress with COVID ‘hotspot potential’

About 600 members of AfD due to meet Saturday at an unused nuclear plant in Kalkar city defying pandemic warnings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39mFy7Z

US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over Iran dealings

US accuses the four firms of 'transferring sensitive technology and items' to Iran's missile programme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nWGWlA

Honduras ex-President Zelaya stopped at airport with bag of money

Manuel Zelaya says he had been 'unjustly' detained at Toncontin airport and denies he owned the $18,000 cash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2J5At9p

French officers detained after camera caught beating of Black man

Three of the four are being questioned on suspicion of 'violence with a racist motive' after beating of music producer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2J5sp8D

Occupied West Bank enters lockdown amid coronavirus surge

Two-day lockdown imposed as the occupied Palestinian territories report more than 91,000 coronavirus cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V7uovj

Iraq training US-sanctioned militia leader for army job: Reuters

Reuters report says ex-member of Iran-backed paramilitary group sent to Egypt for training to become a military officer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36aXNuY

A new Belt and Road? US, Taiwan hook up to counter China’s effort

Taiwan and the US plan to fund infrastructure projects in developing markets in response to China's growing influence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mh4xgs

Stocks hold near record highs but vaccine concerns cloud outlook

Doubts about efficacy of AstraZeneca's vaccine raise fears of approval delay and economic consequences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37bRM0q

Scotland’s Sturgeon puts UK on independence warning

The past 14 opinion surveys have suggested Scots support independence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q2eq3U

Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery

The metal monolith sits deep in a desert easy to get lost in, so officials did not reveal its location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37b5wZ9

Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht?

The 25m vintage yacht was found in storage at the nationalised Ferguson shipyard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366nqgw

Russia says India to produce 100 million doses of Sputnik vaccine

Apart from India, the RDIF says Sputnik V will also be produced in Brazil, China and South Korea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V77gNB

Lessons learned from COVID-19 can help us fight climate change

Just like COVID-19, climate change is destroying lives and ruining livelihoods on a daily bases across the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JmdRRO

Tigray conflict: Sudan refugee camp nearly doubles its capacity

Umm Rakouba camp was meant to house 5,000 people, but UN refugee agency says it is now almost double that capacity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V8xejG

India police use tear gas, water cannon to stop farmers’ march

Thousands of farmers scuffled with police during a march against new laws, which they fear will benefit corporations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fI4Qi2

China to impose anti-dumping measures on Australian wines

As political tensions rise between Canberra and Beijing, China has been blocking wide range of Australian imports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33k8klR

S Korea foils N Korea attempt to hack COVID-19 vaccine makers

Parliament member says it was unclear how many and which drugmakers were targeted adding that there was no damage seen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V7A6xu

Australia special forces troops face sack for unlawful killings

A four-year inquiry released last week found evidence Australian soldiers may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l937Du

New rules to limit Google and Facebook's market power

The two tech giants account for around 80% of the £14bn ($18.7bn) spent on online advertising in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37d39Fb

UK to hit Google and Facebook with tougher competition rules

Concentration of power in small number of tech firms is curtailing growth and innovation, says UK's digital secretary. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fGJuBi

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will not take coronavirus vaccine

Right-wing leader adds that Congress was unlikely to require Brazilians to take a vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mdVQU5

South Korea, China agree on North Korea talks, early Xi visit

China's top diplomat visited South Korea and Japan as the two US allies prepare for change under a new US president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3695fqh

Iran detained Moore-Gilbert because of Israeli partner: Report

Sydney Morning Herald says British-Australian academic was arrested after Iran found out her partner was Israeli. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m6yQX4

Ethnic tension, conflicts key concern for Myanmar’s incoming MPs

Another landslide victory for Aung San Suu Kyi's party means it has a chance to push through reforms - if it wants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33ljJ4V

Trump says he will leave office if Biden electoral win certified

Donald Trump's latest comments are the closest he has come to conceding the US election as hopes for victory fade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fQanDj

The photographers capturing buildings and biscuits in 3D

Photographers are scanning landmarks in stunning 3D detail and putting them on the internet. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3maWS3p

On eve of Black Friday, Amnesty pushes Amazon on workers’ rights

Amnesty International urges online retail giant to respect workers' rights before busy holiday shopping season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KE76et

Stocks push higher on vaccine hopes but gains lose steam

US markets fell after second weekly rise in jobless claims raised concerns about strength of economic recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nYGXFS

Not the happiest place: Disney to lay off 32,000 workers in 2021

Disney says the layoffs will come in the first half of next year as virus measures limit theme park customer numbers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37aQwuh

UN warns of ‘very critical’ shortages in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

Fuel and cash are running out while food for nearly 100,000 refugees from Eritrea will be gone in a week, the UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JbBmgj

Cho Ju-bin: 40 years jail for South Korean chatroom sex abuse group leader

South Korean Cho Ju-bin ran a group which blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYz8zK

The Last of Us 2 wins big at Golden Joysticks

The breakout post-apocalyptic game that's won praise for its writing and acting took home six prizes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nWwhaw

Edith Whiskers: How an imaginary gran got millions of Spotify streams

The strange story of a chart topping cartoon nan and her TikTok success. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366RqZB

Flydubai launches first scheduled Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

UAE and Israel are hoping for rapid dividends from the normalisation deal, including an influx of tourists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33ftgKr

Argentina mourns as Maradona’s coffin reaches presidential palace

Fans pay their respects to the football icon as President Alberto Fernandez declares three days of national mourning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Vh7XEh

Palestinian man shot dead after alleged car-ramming attack

Israeli forces shot a man at a checkpoint near occupied East Jerusalem after trying to flee an inspection, police said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pYkVVz

Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of Tigray offensive: PM Abiy

In statement hours after an ultimatum for TPLF to surrender expired, Abiy asked Makelle's residents to 'stay indoors'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/367jRqs

Crypto crash: After nearing record, Bitcoin plunges

Bitcoin slumped as much as 8.7% while other digital coins like Ether posted double-digit percentage declines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KIJ8in

Six Pakistani cricketers touring New Zealand test COVID positive

New Zealand officials say players would be moved into quarantine, throwing preparations for the series into turmoil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nRfvcS

Leader of S Korea ‘sextortion’ ring jailed for 40 years

The discovery in March of the Nth Room, which operated on the encrypted Telegram platform, shocked the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mayYVv

Virus cases at world’s top glove maker imperils Malaysia economy

Malaysia ordered Top Glove to close factories after jump in COVID-19 cases among workers, threatening economic recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/367xKFa

Sudan’s former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi dies of COVID-19

Said al-Mahdi was Sudan's last democratically elected prime minister before he was toppled in a 1989 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/365Cf2F

India: Cyclone Nivar makes landfall bringing rains, flood

The powerful cyclone hurtled into southern India packing strong winds and rains as tens of thousands left their homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fETJWT

Dozens in court as Cambodia puts opposition on trial for treason

121 defendants, all tied to the banned opposition party CNRP, were summoned, but many are already in exile. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V27zJF

South Korea confirms most COVID-19 cases since March

Defence ministry announces temporary ban on holidays and off-installation trips after outbreak at an army boot camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l8nRv4

Why don't Facebook and Apple like each other?

Relations between the two companies are at an all-time low. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39h0GMQ

Money, money, money: Thais rally in Bangkok over royal fortune

Protesters want king to relinquish control of assets valued at at least $30bn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m89jwM

‘He only gave us joy’: Argentinians pay tribute to Diego Maradona

Crowds gather in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood Maradona once called home to pay respects after footballer's death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V2Jjab

Biden urges holiday precautions, unity amid coronavirus surge

'We're at war with a virus, not with one another,' US President-elect Biden said in a pre-Thanksgiving holiday address. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V1IMW7

Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m83PCa

City to city, camp to camp: Afghan refugees struggle to find home

As Afghanistan's neighbours shut their doors, many make the treacherous journey to Europe. But few find a welcome there. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KvL39M

Trump plans to pardon former aide Michael Flynn: Reports

Flynn pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI about interactions he had with Russia’s ambassador. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37lX3mj

China’s Wang meeting Suga in first high-level talks with Japan PM

Japan and China have agreed to cooperate on trade and the pandemic while skirting territorial disputes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KFINgr

Australia cancels Muslim scholar’s citizenship in a local first

Algerian-born Abdul Nacer Benbrika is the first person to be stripped of his citizenship while still in Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V1rBUk

‘My electric car is helping to power my home’

OVO Energy's trial allows some electric car owners to turn their vehicles into mini power stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUfFAd

AliExpress: India continues to ban China apps amid standoff

The ban comes even as the two neighbours are in talks to ease border tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUwds2

Bookstagram: Influencers sharing their passion for reading

Reading influencers grew in popularity during lockdown as people fell back in love with books. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwauU5

Ahmed Patel: Leader of India’s Congress party dies of coronavirus

The veteran leader, a former MP from Gujarat state, was close to the Gandhi family who did not show off his power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2J9AXuC

China weighs legal steps against ‘die-hard Taiwan secessionists’

The move may see Beijing try to take legal steps against Taiwan's democratically elected president, Tsai Ing-wen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39bTYYf

Hong Kong’s Lam vows to restore stability, order after ‘chaos’

Embattled leader of semi-autonomous Chinese city says priority is to restore 'constitutional order' after protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Jesx52

Pakistan gives UN a dossier on India, New Delhi dubs it ‘lies’

Pakistan submits 'terror dossier' against India to the UN a day after New Delhi gave a dossier to some UNSC members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Hz06hT

Global shares hit record highs on hopes for COVID vaccines

Formal start of transition from US President Donald Trump to Joe Biden also reassures investors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JauRKK

What is the Quad and can it contain China?

As US, India, Australia and Japan boost defence ties, analysts ask if differences could hinder bid to counter China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fAUKPJ

India’s southeastern coast braces for powerful cyclone

People asked to remain indoors as Cyclone Nivar is set to bear down in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nVvd6M

‘Obelisk’ in US desert draws wild theories from UFO spotters

The shiny, triangular metal pillar was spotted from the air last week by baffled local officials in the state of Utah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l5E6cd

US telecoms regulator affirms China’s ZTE is a security threat

Federal Communications Commission ruled in June that Huawei and ZTE are threats, hindering deals with US firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l2yShi

Thailand revives royal insult law ahead of mass rally

Summons issued for seven leaders over lese majeste mark first use of laws in more than two years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m66hZP

Lebanon’s outgoing PM fears for his life after political fight

Hassan Diab says entrenched interests stymied reform efforts adding that he does not want to stay as caretaker leader. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HxqSqU

No dancing, drinking as Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 rules again

New measures to come into force on Nov 26 because of the 'serious epidemic situation' in the territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33fqPHS

How sunshine can make the railways greener

The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwrzNF

President-elect Biden to receive US intelligence briefings

After weeks of delay, the president-elect will now have access to real-time United States intelligence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KD1LEq

Brain imaging technology designed for babies

Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbRe21

What do Biden cabinet nominees mean for US Middle East policy?

Joe Biden's foreign policy nominees say they will prioritise human rights in relations with Middle East governments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HytlS5

German economy grew at record pace in 3rd quarter but fears mount

Europe's largest economy grew by 8.5 percent in June-September period, but rising COVID infections cloud outlook. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HvzE8Z

Who is al-Qaeda’s new North Africa chief?

Abu Obaida Yusuf al-Annabi is a well-known veteran among the armed groups wreaking havoc in North Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35ZvJun

Vaccine progress, Biden transition news give stocks a boost

Investors say Trump's nod for an official transition to Biden and latest COVID vaccine progress remove some uncertainty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/395GEEW

Inmates killed in Colombia riot shot intentionally: HRW

New evidence sheds light on one of the deadliest prison uprisings in Colombia's recent history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nRDqZP

Ethiopia capturing Tigray capital may not end conflict: Analysts

As federal forces encircle Makelle and TPLF remains defiant, analysts fear capture of the city may not end the crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2USx2VE

Why it is wrong to draw parallels between Trump and Mugabe

Such comparisons may appear harmless on the surface, but they have problematic real world consequences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l8mpJf

Saudi Aramco says customers unaffected by Houthi attack on Jeddah

Monday's attack knocked out a tank that contained 10 percent of all fuel stored a the Jeddah plant, Saudi Aramco says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ftVhDh

In Pictures: China’s moon mission milestone

Latest trip to the moon is another milestone in the Asian powerhouse’s slow but steady ascent to the stars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fv0qek

Making headlines: COVID-19 and gender inequality

Media reports documenting the pandemic’s impact on gender equality are inadvertently deflecting accountability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/399oYIz

Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines

The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HvryNF

Tigray forces: Ethiopia mechanised division ‘completely destroyed

Tigray military vows to 'arm every civilian to defend Mekelle', the capital city with a population of about 500,000. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2US5os1

In India, a vocal Muslim party expands its base

AIMIM makes a foray into Muslim-majority areas, tapping into Muslim frustrations about opposition parties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UV4Rp9

China accuses ‘dangerous’ US of ‘creating chaos’ in Asia

Embassy in Manila condemns US after visiting White House envoy pledges support to the Philippines over maritime claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UUHOL7

Disabled children's names revealed in Bristol City Council email

The email revealing hundreds of names of children was sent by Bristol City Council. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fsxXFQ

The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off

The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off in a test flight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ja5gRN

UK and Huawei: Proposed law could hit British telecoms firms

New rules would impose tough penalties on UK telecoms firms if they breach ban on gear made by China's Huawei. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2J1cYxI

China’s top diplomat to visit Tokyo, Korea amid regional tensions

Wang Yi's visit comes amid US presidential transition, concerns about China's regional assertiveness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fus5f3

Ticket, money, passport, COVID-19 passport: Your new travel list?

Aviation industry developing mobile app for passengers to show COVID-19 jabs and coronavirus status before travel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3991RxN

Top Glove to shut factories as it screens workers for COVID-19

Malaysian government has ordered staggered closures after surge in COVID-19 cases at world's biggest glove maker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/338rWZN

UK mulls pulling judges from Hong Kong in wake of security law

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab says discussions on whether it is 'appropriate' for them to sit are ongoing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l0o839

New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes

Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33cx4w3

Where things stand with Trump and the US election

Michigan certifies results as President Trump's legal challenges and vote recounts continue weeks after Election Day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kZcSnt

Trump agrees transition to Biden administration can begin

Key federal agency says Joe Biden 'apparent winner' of US election, clearing the way for the start of the transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35YeHwL

French ex-President Sarkozy stands trial for corruption

Along with his lawyer, Sarkozy, accused of corruption, faces up to 10 years in prison and a 1 million euro-fine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36ZjNZ5

A better bromance? How a Biden admin could boost India’s economy

Biden’s approach to trade, climate and even the pandemic could bring more benefits to India than Trump's, say analysts.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IXCh3I

Netanyahu met MBS, Pompeo in Saudi Arabia: Israeli media

Reports say Netanyahu secretly flew on Sunday for a meeting with the Saudi crown prince and US secretary of state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/338Hug9

UN calls for continued Afghan aid ahead of donor conference

Donors expected to introduce stringent conditions as they pledge billions of dollars in aid money. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/373qb18

Jamal Khashoggi killing: Turkey’s trial of Saudi suspects resumes

The grisly murder of Jamal Khashoggi sparked international outrage and tarnished the image of Saudi Arabia's MBS. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kWbHoP

Women in finance must ask for promotion, unlike men: Survey

Researcher says findings of Australia survey provide 'evidence of that culture that things come to men without asking'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lWQNay

US to target 89 Chinese firms with military ties: Report

Trump administration plans to restrict some Chinese aerospace, other firms from buying US technology, Reuters reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36Xdkhf

Yemen’s Houthis claim they fired missile at Saudi Aramco site

Houthis say they hit oil facility in port city of Jeddah, while there was no immediate Saudi confirmation of the claim. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fquN5s

Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system

QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J3Ors5

Could these headphones give you a better night's sleep?

Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest wearable sleep devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35VgZNh

Manchester United hit by cyber attack but say fan data safe

Manchester United reveal they have been hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Vk67H

Satellite to measure shape of the world's oceans

It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Zcmkm

Cheltenham family tragedy turned into Linda & Joan video game

A programmer is telling the story of "the worst year of his life" through an interactive video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UQDRHm

Google: Garage owner takes on tech firm over fake reviews

A car salesman says he felt "helpless" when the tech giant refused to delete damaging comments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35QCG0Q

Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong remanded in custody over protest charges

Activist faces a jail term of up to five years for organising protest outside Hong Kong's police headquarters last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UR200l

Biden to nominate Antony Blinken as US secretary of state

A 'defender of global alliances', Blinken says the US needs to take an active leadership role in the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lZEDOi

Vaccine booster: Asian shares gain on hopes of economic recovery

Investors hope that swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines will allow businesses to operate at full capacity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nN5EVt

Border between two biggest Australian states reopens

Movement between New South Wales and Victoria resumes after Victoria stamped out second wave of COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35SSwrG

China to introduce new policies to tackle ageing population

State media says China will offer extensive financial and policy support to encourage couples to have more children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lVV9OZ

Singapore activist in court over one-man ‘smiley face’ protest

Jolovan Wham is facing charges under Public Order Act after posing for a photo with his placard in March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IZfFjG

Politics and pestilence occupy minds at Bangkok Art Biennale

Exhibition, one of few to go ahead thanks to COVID-19, explores idea of 'escape' in a world riven by trouble. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lY5qu9

Senior US admiral in unannounced Taiwan visit: Report

Reuters news agency says Rear Admiral Michael Studeman who oversees regional military intelligence arrived on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3frSri6

The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36YOE7R

Pakistan: Soldier, four fighters killed in Afghan border attack

The Pakistani military said two soldiers were also injured during the raid in Pakistan's North Waziristan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pV8QAu

In Pictures: Protesters clash with police in Guatemala

Protesters set fire to part of Guatemala’s Congress building amid growing demonstrations against the president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2USfqZY

The time has come for a reckoning on US immigrant abuse

A letter to the UN by four congresswomen renews hope that abuse of detained immigrants will finally be addressed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pTYkcr

France demands Pakistan ‘rectify’ Macron Nazi comment

Paris' criticism comes after a Pakistani official said President Macron was treating Muslims like Nazis treated Jews. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/399XDWz

‘Vote for change’: Polls open in Burkina Faso

President Kabore has promised to secure the country and is vying for another five years against 12 other candidates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/390yCgy

‘Save yourselves’: Ethiopia warns Tigrayans of Mekelle attack

Tigray official denies Mekelle has been surrounded, saying troops could not 'move an inch for more than one week'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35RUPLz

Kill lists: Barack Obama’s blind spot

He opposes the death penalty in the US, but issued kill orders for Muslims overseas with no trial at all. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3391Upn

What’s behind the South China Sea dispute? | Start Here

Why is there talk about war in the South China Sea? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kVdWZu

Al-Qaeda in North Africa appoints new leader after killing

Algerian Abu Obaida Yusuf al-Annabi has been on the US 'international terrorist' blacklist since September 2015. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pMLpcx

Deadly ISIL attack north of Baghdad sparks anger

Iraq's Salahuddin province in mourning after an attack blamed on ISIL fighters killed 10 people, including civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36VqyLr

Europe response ‘incomplete’: WHO COVID envoy fears third wave

Europe briefly enjoyed sinking infection rates that are now surging again as WHO's David Nabarro warns of a third wave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pLbzfH

‘Backward in time’: Israeli scientists claim to reverse ageing

Administering pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber could reverse ageing and illnesses, research finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36VDIIc

What the US troop withdrawal means for Iraq

Pullout decision likely to shift power significantly in favour of Iran, which Trump has sought to weaken. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IOzIkX

Saudi Arabia says it seeks a way to end dispute with Qatar

The Gulf rift dates from 2017 when the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a blockade on Qatar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HoVATb

iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and Mate 40 Pro cameras put to the test

BBC Click puts four of the latest phones - including the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 - to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35UbVZe

Israeli army launches air raids on besieged Gaza Strip

The Israeli army says it struck Hamas positions after an alleged rocket attack from the Palestinian enclave.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/370uGtl

The prosecutor’s son: ‘The living legacy of Nuremberg’

Don Ferencz's father prosecuted Nazis at Nuremberg and made sure his son understood the depths of their crimes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nK60w7

Japan’s COVID-19 cases hit record high for fourth day

Japan mulls imposing limits on large gatherings a day after dialling back key domestic travel campaign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lTFq2V

G20 leaders back ‘equitable’ global access to COVID-19 vaccines

Twin crises of COVID-19 pandemic and an uneven global recovery dominate first day of G20 summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kTxRrN

Hong Kong, Singapore travel bubble delayed by COVID-19 surge

Air travel bubble postponed for at least two weeks after Hong Kong reports 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35SzwKb

COVID-19: FDA authorises Regeneron antibody drug given to Trump

US agency grants emergency-use authorisation for the pilot antibody treatment used to treat President Donald Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UQONVw

Judge dismisses Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

In a scathing opinion, judge slams Trump campaign's 'strained legal arguments and speculative accusations'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kXhCdb

Guatemala protesters torch Congress as simmering anger boils over

A contentious budget bill pushed thousands into the streets to call for an end to corruption, among other demands. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IYG6pg

Refugee advocates urge Biden to ‘rebuild’ US asylum system

The Biden administration must address curbs to the US asylum system that worsened under Trump, refugee groups say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fkXOiK

Concern grows for safety of Eritrean refugees as Tigray war rages

Eritrean refugees face threats of violence, harassment and food shortages amid conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35O6U4x

ICYMI: Piano playing in surgery and Covid safety robots

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjzIJR

Iran imposes nationwide COVID-19 restrictions but no lockdown

Iran has enacted new restrictions but experts say a full lockdown is needed to control COVID-19 infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/335vZpO

Mike Pompeo to meet Taliban negotiators in Qatar

Visit comes after a rocket attack that struck densely populated areas of Kabul, killing at least eight people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lRLJUF

Dutch journalist gatecrashes EU defence video conference

Daniel Verlaan joined the meeting after the Dutch defence minister posted login details on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nKzWZa

Turkey’s President Erdogan, Saudi king discuss improving ties

Turkish President Erdogan and Saudi King Salman discussed bilateral ties and agreed to resolve lingering disputes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35RVGMt

Ethiopia says it captured Tigrayan town of Adigrat

Addis Ababa's denial that talks were imminent comes hours after the African Union named special envoys to help mediate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kP4EhS

G20 leaders tackle coronavirus crisis, global recession

Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change is a main theme that will be discussed in the Saudi-hosted G20 summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nHsrSE

Iran slams European criticism on expanding nuclear programme

Iran says European concern is unwarranted since nations involved are not fully committed to the nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pZ4QyS

Twenty-three rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, 8 civilians killed

At least eight civilians have been killed in the attack and dozens wounded as the Taliban denies involvement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UJCf20

Hackers target Premier League giants Manchester United

The football club said it shut down affected systems but confirmed customer and fan personal data was not breached. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KnRxHH

Zimbabwe: Three years after Mugabe’s removal in 500 words

Years after his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa took over, the high hopes for change have dissipated into disaffection. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KiNXyz

Pandemic in Chicago: Why are more Black people dying of COVID-19?

As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the United States, communities of colour have been hardest hit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/393mz24

The survivor’s silence: Remembering the Nuremberg trials

Seventy-five years after senior Nazis were tried, a survivor's daughter describes growing up in the Holocaust's shadow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39313dR

Andrea Ammon: Did the EU miss the boat on containing COVID-19?

The ECDC director discusses the agency’s role in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kMME7P

Russia stops UN blacklisting of notorious Libyan militia

Move comes after US, Germany propose asset freeze and travel ban on al-Kaniyat militia and its leader Mohammed al-Kani. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UT1bnD

Pompeo to visit UAE to discuss arms sale, Israel normalisation

The Trump administration is trying to secure a $23bn arms sale in advanced weapons systems to the United Arab Emirates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35S8lz8

Philippines ends overseas travel ban on healthcare workers

Labour minister says Philippines will initially allow 5,000 health workers to leave the country every year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pOfVT9

US, Taiwan hold talks on strengthening economic ties

Two sides agree to establish an 'institutionalised dialogue mechanism', discuss science, technology, trade and health. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33394vx

Trump suffers double blow in bid to overturn US election results

Georgia certifies Joe Biden's win as top Michigan legislators pour cold water on Trump play to reverse results. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35QetrB

Teen charged in Kenosha killings released on $2m bond

Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of killing two at a demonstration in August, was released after lawyers posted his bond. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kPq8uQ

Georgia pours cold water on Trump bid to overturn Biden win

Donald Trump's unprecedented push to contest US election results has suffered a string of legal and political defeats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lS9zQe

Egypt rights group says third member arrested in less than a week

Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights says its executive director Gasser Abdel Razek taken to an unknown location. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lO1hsx

Hardline Pakistani religious leader Khadim Rizvi dies

Khadim Hussain Rizvi, who rose to prominence by campaigning on the issue of 'blasphemy' against Islam, died in Lahore. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36NGfUO

Ethiopia region accuses Tigray forces of attacking its city

Amhara regional government says TPLF fired rockets on Bahir Dar city, as federal forces move towards Tigrayan capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pL7qIv

China says has given debt relief of $2bn to developing countries

The poorest countries' official bilateral debt to G20 countries reached $178bn in 2019, with 63 percent owed to China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38UuaQq

Justice for Thailand’s Disappeared

The abduction of a Thai activist in Cambodia has sparked protests and calls for justice for him and others gone missing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nMdAGJ

Magnetic spray could aid drug delivery and other news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pI7fxz

How Instagram helped me cope with cancer

Gabrielle Livingstone felt alone and scared knowing her dad was not going to get better. She set out to support others affected by parents with cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35MhyJb

Azerbaijan army enters district handed over by Armenia

Baku takes over one of three districts Armenia has agreed to give back in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35JXnLV

South Australia scraps lockdown after ‘lie’ discovered

Man linked to pizza bar outbreak told contact tracers he had only been there for takeaway when he worked at the outlet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kL3dRh

UK's National Cyber Force comes out of the shadows

It will use offensive capabilities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals and hostile states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ISREuz

Senior US official to visit Taiwan in December

Visit by EPA head will be third by a senior US official since August, with China deploying fighter jets in response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nGOVTE

India’s coronavirus cases surpass 9 million

India is the world's second-worst-hit country by the pandemic behind the US though cases have declined in recent weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/331W5Kj

Why are Kashmiri Muslim nomads being evicted?

A year after Kashmir was stripped of its limited autonomy, Muslim Bakarwal, Gujjars face eviction from forest dwellings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32ZGRFP

France calls for international supervision of Nagorno-Karabakh

France is concerned about Turkey's role after Minsk Group was excluded from this month's ceasefire deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nDXX3V

Japan consumer prices fall at fastest pace in a decade in October

Drop creates concern of a return to deflation as people stay at home and curb spending due to coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/333czlt

Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'

The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lM9fCA

YouTube, Facebook and Twitter align to fight Covid vaccine conspiracies

Fake news about vaccines could hamper the effort to end the pandemic, says a fact-checking group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lNRKSw

Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like

A Vatican spokesperson tells the Guardian newspaper the "like" did not come from the Holy See. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nIbUhs

Wands revive memories of the smart home dream

Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pKKIjO

Joe Biden declared winner in Georgia after manual ballot count

Joe Biden's victory in Georgia marks the first time a Democratic presidential contender has won the state since 1992. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pJZirQ

WHO advises against use of remdesivir for treating COVID-19

Global health agency says there is no evidence that drug improves survival rates or reduces need for ventilation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35OpgCG

Mnuchin won’t extend some Fed COVID-19 emergency loan programmes

End of Main Street and municipal credit lending programmes raises concerns for future stimulus under Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nGC5Vz

Biden calls for national mask mandate to fight COVID-19

President-elect Joe Biden says he will try to avoid a national shutdown as COVID-19 cases surge in United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kR6Fdg

Austria: Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises after Vienna attack

Some Muslims have experienced death threats, while children have been bullied by teachers, according to activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IQE1vN

Emmanuel Macron: From celebrated centrist to divisive ruler

Several protests are targeting Macron, who is accused of economic failures, discrimination, and fanning Islamophobia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Kf7a4c

India’s Acid Attack Survivors | Close Up

The journey of 3 young Indian women overcoming the trauma and prejudice of acid attacks, as they help inspire others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fbGo8r

In Pictures: Deadly Uganda protests over Bobi Wine’s arrest

Three dead and dozens injured in protests that erupted after police arrest pop star and presidential candidate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pJv73S

US to label Israel boycott movement as ‘anti-Semitic’: Pompeo

US secretary of state calls pro-Palestinian campaign 'a cancer' as he announces plans to visit occupied Golan Heights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nPKOFd

India: Outrage after Muslim woman ‘burnt alive by molester’

Gulnaz Khatoon, 20, was allegedly burned to death by a Hindu man and his friends, family members say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pIkHSk

ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach

Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IKzquR

US appoints first Venezuela ambassador in a decade amid tensions

The two nations have not exchanged ambassadors since 2010 when relations began to fray under late President Hugo Chávez. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35JDUel

Coronavirus cases in Africa cross two million mark: AU tally

With 2,013,388 cases reported on Thursday, the continent represents less than 4 percent of the world's total cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lKwxJh

UK announces largest military investment since Cold War

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the increased spending reflects the need to upgrade military capabilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nH8Txx

Pacific’s Samoa records first case of coronavirus

Island nation says a sailor tested positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe via New Zealand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nCPJZJ

Xi touts China’s ‘openness’ at Asia Pacific business leaders meet

Chinese president tells APEC CEOs Beijing will continue to cut its tariffs and expand imports of high-quality goods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/330nhJo

PM Prayuth promises to use ‘all laws’ against Thai protesters

Rallies calling for Prayuth's resignation and reform of once untouchable monarchy began in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pHpUK1

Pakistan PM Khan headed for his maiden Afghan visit

Imran Khan's trip to the western neighbour comes as peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban have stalled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nCHsF9

How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered

We answer your top questions on electric cars - on charging, on range and on battery life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UErm1m

Japan on ‘maximum alert’ on COVID-19, Tokyo at highest level

A record 2,201 cases were reported on Wednesday, prompting Tokyo authorities to move city to highest alert level. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pEPOhr

‘Five Eyes’ group tells China to end crackdown in Hong Kong

Joint statement from foreign ministers follows move to disqualify popularly elected pro-democracy legislators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nBI6Tp

Australia: Troops carried out unlawful killings in Afghanistan

Four-year inquiry finds 25 soldiers, mostly from the SAS, responsible for 39 unlawful killings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fcEyUy

Trump has made no plans to host G7 summit: Report

Diplomatic sources say there has been no outreach by the Trump administration on dates or an agenda for a G7 meeting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38UzcfD

Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IPAJcb

Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HfaeML

US senators seek to halt Trump’s $23bn UAE arms sale

Senators cited national security and the UAE's 'behaviour' in Yemen and Libya among reasons to halt the sale. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35J7Ya0

US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 250,000

More than a quarter of a million Americans have died from COVID-19 as cases continue to soar across the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pH9z88

Al Jazeera Digital’s The Virus wins at the AIB awards

Documentary series Fly on the Wall wins top prize; Investigations/podcast series, Diplomats for Sale, earns high praise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f9UlDD

Iran urges US’s Biden to lift sanctions, rejoin nuclear deal

Zarif did not insist on any compensation from the US - unlike other Iranian leaders who demanded 'damages'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nCGVTA

Arab music industry new target for global streaming giants

Online platforms to invest in emerging markets in the MENA region to bring the outmoded business into digital era. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kH7V2C

Turkish parliament approves troop deployment to Nagorno-Karabakh

President Erdogan says the military force will 'benefit the peace and prosperity of the regional people'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36PCvSE

China’s irritated trade partners push back on COVID-19 food tests

Canada calls China's rejection of food products that had positive tests for COVID-19 'unjustified trade restrictions'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3flOYlb

Taiwan grounds F-16 fighter fleet after jet goes missing in drill

The move involves about 150 aircraft and follows the disappearance of a jet minutes after takeoff on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kGdBtQ

Hong Kong politicians arrested for causing stink over anthem law

Police arrest three ex-legislators for disruptions to debate on law punishing disrespect for China's national anthem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38U7D6e

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBVn04

Trump fires cyber-security agency chief

Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IJxrqU

Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, and performed airborne stunts around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35GGykW

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in

The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38SM6eg

Can tech really keep our teenagers safe online?

Smart technology using artificial intelligence is looking to keep youngsters safe online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lKzoSj

Gaming and friendship apps: How I beat loneliness

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young people about how they got through it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IP5RIR

Israeli air raids in Syria kill three soldiers, hit Iranian sites

Syrian state media says three soldiers killed as Israeli military says it bombed Iranian and Syrian army targets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nFus1P

Bojaya: Colombia’s community leaders caught in the crossfire

Undeterred by death threats, Leyner Palacios, a community leader in Colombia, fights for peace and human rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38SFi0f

Biden, Modi pledge to strengthen US-India ties in phone call

Indian PM Modi, US president-elect agree to further expand Indo-US strategic partnership, India’s foreign ministry said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nAdWQo

South Australia announces six-day ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown

State government says strict measures necessary to get on top of contact tracing and testing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lIkfkz

COVID-19 cases in S Korea exceed 300 for first time since August

Stubborn cluster outbreaks prompt concern that country is on brink of another wave of the coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lHtAci

Donald Trump fires cyber-chief who said US election was clean

US president announced on Twitter he was firing top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f9iL01

Early trial results show Sinovac vaccine triggers immune response

Findings another boost to hope that vaccines can bring an end to accelerating coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lIoEUn

US to drop drug charges against Mexico’s former defence chief

Charges against Salvador Cienfuegos to be dropped so he may be investigated in Mexico, says US attorney general. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kGl4ZM

Roche on track to produce Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail

The experimental therapy was used to treat United States President Donald Trump in October. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ha5KXy

China to overtake 56 nations by 2025 in per capita income surge

The Asian powerhouse is forecast to have per capita GDP, adjusted for purchasing power, equal to $25,307 in 2025. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36KcLHh

Trump last week asked for ‘options’ for attacking Iran: NYT

US president asked what 'options were available' to take action against Iran's key nuclear site, New York Times reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lEow8A

Pakistan’s governing PTI poised to form gov’t in Gilgit-Baltistan

PM Khan's party, which promised to upgrade the region's status, won 10 of the 23 seats, according to unofficial results. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38RlTMT

Coronavirus vaccine: How will poorer countries get a fair shot?

The plan for an equitable distribution of the future COVID-19 vaccine is not perfect, but it may be all we have. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ntqWY4

Moderna vaccine results ‘stunningly impressive’: Fauci

Top US scientist says he would have settled for injections that protected 70-75 percent of people from falling sick. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kHMaQa

Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions

The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzcmfX

Saudi minister says nuclear armament against Iran ‘an option’

Riyadh reserves the right to arm itself with nuclear weapons if Tehran cannot be stopped from making one, minister says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UBpF4J

US military buys location data of popular Muslim apps: Report

An investigation by online magazine Motherboard found the US military is getting data from several firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32QaQjx

Lifting of Qatar blockade a ‘priority’: Trump’s adviser

US national security adviser says there is a 'possibility' to ease the ongoing GCC crisis 'in the next 70 days'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nx3TMc

SpaceX capsule with four astronauts docks at space station

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, dubbed Resilience by its crew of three Americans and one Japanese astronaut, docks at ISS. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2K7o9Fw

Facing a ‘crisis’, South Korea moves to tighten COVID-19 curbs

Authorities say tougher distancing measures necessary to limit spread following recent triple-digit jumps in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UzK62g

Bangladesh launches all-female police team to fight online abuse

The move comes as authorities seek to address public concern about gender-based violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Uyqg7h

Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week

The billionaire has had an eventful few days and now Tesla is to be included in a major US index. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35A61MM

Radio France Internationale publishes obituaries of people still alive

Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Ny91d

Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pyFWWs

Top Glove shares drop as worker hostels put under strict lockdown

Two week containment measures affect more than 13,000 workers to the west of Kuala Lumpur. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2INzzOk

Peru names Francisco Sagasti as third president in a week

Peru’s political crisis appears on verge of resolution as Congress choses centrist legislator as interim president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IH2wez

Biden says US and its allies need to counter Chinese influence

US President-elect says US, allies need to be able to set global trading rules, after China-backed regional trade deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pIv0Wz

Zuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory

Facebook and Twitter's chiefs are being quizzed by senators again, and it's Democrats they now fear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UC55Ba

Wisconsin recount could cost Trump campaign about $7.9m

The amount includes extra funds for larger spaces required for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nyUiEi

Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f6Yati

Trump expected to order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq

US president is expected to order a further withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, US media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pzKwnf

Georgia Democrats challenge Republicans to Senate runoff debates

The races in the southern US state will determine whether Republicans or Democrats lead the US Senate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36IdjgT

Tesla shares up 12 percent as automaker zooms to join S&P 500

The news represents a major win for the electric car maker and its CEO Elon Musk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IGaR2o

Iran blasts ‘hate-mongering’ in Saudi king’s comments

Iran criticises Saudi monarch urging global action against Tehran, calling for unity among Muslim nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UumkV0

Moldova: Maia Sandu wins vote, beating Russia-backed competitor

Putin-backed Dodon concedes after the presidential election results were published, congratulates Sandu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lBB9kN

Unsilencing sanctions: Iranian musicians launch album in Germany

A Hamburg-based record label aims to help Iranian artists hampered by US sanctions and the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Q0FPA

Belarus: Will Lukashenko make it to another election?

While protest activity may be declining, analysts say Lukashenko may not last until the next presidential election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36zT2Ks

Tsitsi Dangarembga: Life in an ‘ever-narrowing Zimbabwe’

The Booker Prize shortlisted author on being arrested, having more Black characters in fiction and why she writes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lzQpi9

Johnson ‘fit as a butcher’s dog’, self-isolates after COVID scare

British PM says he is well after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19 and will run the government via Zoom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nrbRGv

India to fly in doctors, add ICU beds to fight Delhi COVID cases

Indian health minister says situation in Delhi 'likely to worsen', government boosts resources as cases rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nru1Yx

UN envoy decries Israel’s move to expand illegal settlement

Nickolay Mladenov 'very concerned' by Israel's decision to resume construction in occupied East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38KiHmf

Protesters to defy gov’t ban of Athens Polytechnic uprising march

Tensions rise, but protesters say they will respect physical distancing measures as they ignore the ban on gatherings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35yU6ie

Macron criticises media over coverage after France attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron says media coverage of France's stance following attacks is 'legitimising' violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35zGOSU

The automated path to social and ecological destruction

The destruction caused by automation has already started to outweigh its constructive potential. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36IatIT

Top US doctor warns lack of transition ups COVID-19 threat

Trump's refusal to accept election loss means Biden team lacks a clear picture of the mass vaccination campaign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H5kFSR

How AI is helping lung cancer patients in Covid-19 era

A ground breaking study using artificial intelligence is taking place at a London hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H5kPd3

Covid-19: Stop anti-vaccination fake news online with new law says Labour

New laws should make social media companies take down false posts about vaccines, Labour says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pvbL2A

Would UK be ready for a new petrol car ban in 2030?

The BBC understands the government is set to announce it will bring 2040's ban forward by a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f9XmUN

India’s deadly oil well blaze extinguished after five months

Experts from Singapore, the US and Canada helped in dousing the blaze in Assam state that left at least three people dea from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36G4ILO

Australia back on COVID-19 alert as cases jump in southern state

Premier of South Australia says the state is in a 'dangerous situation' amid an outbreak linked to a quarantine hotel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pxXnGQ

‘Fabricated’: India denies Pakistan ‘terror’ funding allegations

Pakistani foreign minister on Saturday accused India of sposoring 'terrorism' aimed at destabilising the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lBGs3s

Syria’s veteran foreign minister Walid al-Moalem dies

Al-Moalem was a staunch defender of Bashar al-Assad's bloody crackdown on peaceful protesters that sparked Syria's war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f0Cz5X

Maia Sandu on track to win Moldova’s presidential runoff

Preliminary results show opposition candidate ahead with 57 percent of the vote over incumbent Igor Dodon's 44 percent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KdruDd

Libya talks pause without naming transitional government

Delegates will hold talks online next week to agree on a selection mechanism for a government that will oversee polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38KL9Va

Video games 'good for well-being' says University of Oxford study

Gamers who played titles for longer reported feeling happier than those who did not. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zN6BQ

Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection

For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f0HVOx

Abiy Ahmed and the future of Ethiopia

As deadly fighting between government troops and Tigray forces intensifies, the country's future balances on knife edge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35CAlXr

Turkey’s Erdogan says Cyprus should aim for ‘two separate states’

Talks previously aimed for reunification of island split between Greek-speaking and Turkish-speaking sides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35vooT4

‘As if nothing happened’: Going to court after sexual assault

I was sure their mother must have heard my screams, but afterwards, she just bathed me - washing away the evidence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lxw24Y

Trump tweets Biden ‘won’ but still falsely claims election rigged

Trump has refused to concede the election and repeatedly said he intends to overturn the results through legal action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KevROt

Dozens killed in ‘gruesome’ bus attack in western Ethiopia

No immediate indication assault in Benishangul-Gumuz region is linked to escalating conflict in northern Tigray region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kyLRHx

COVID-19 vaccine eclipses US elections as economic game-changer

Wall Street rallied on hopeful vaccine news this week as investors eye dawn at the end of a 'dark winter'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kudtNX

Ethiopian refugees flee ‘massacre’ in Tigray

Ethiopian refugees fleeing “massacre” in northern Tigray region describe their ordeal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f4P8x8

Israel advances plans in sensitive East Jerusalem settlement

Settlement watchdog says the Israel Land Authority opened tenders for more than 1,200 new homes in East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IEAhxe

Damage, injuries as Vamco hits Vietnam

The storm made landfall on Sunday with winds of up to 90km/h, according to media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35yXKso

In Pictures: Ethiopians flee war across a river into Sudan

Sudanese officials say they are doing what they can to support the sudden influx of refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UqIRlK

Peru president faces calls to resign after protesters killed

Thousands have taken to the streets in protests against Merino following the removal of his predecessor Martin Vizcarra. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Uqihcy

Armenia cedes disputed land to Azerbaijan after peace deal

Residents of Armenian origin in Kalbajar district of Nagorno-Karabakh begin a mass exodus as Azerbaijan takes over. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H3OMdx

The pipeline that could complicate ‘reset’ of US-Canada relations

Canada is pushing to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but US President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to nix the project. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pygqR2

‘Makes no difference’: Saudi minister slams German arms ban

After being extended multiple times, Germany's ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia will be up for debate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2K2EbAw

Israel attacks Hamas positions after rockets fired from Gaza

Attacks came after two rockets were fired into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nt62bM

It is high time Africans start talking conservation

In Africa, the conservation story has long been told from an external perspective. We need to change this. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32Ktkln

Moldova torn between Russia and West in presidential run-off

In the first-round vote earlier this month, pro-European Maia Sandu won a surprise victory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lzmbLZ

Thousands trapped in Philippines as toll from Typhoon Vamco rises

As deaths mount, aid agency says it fears for safety of thousands of people trapped by floodwaters in Cagayan Valley. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psLgut

Violence erupts as thousands rally behind Trump in Washington, DC

Videos posted online showed fistfights, projectiles thrown, and club-swinging as demonstrators clashed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36FNY7p

RCEP: Asia-Pacific nations sign world’s biggest trade pact

The China-backed RCEP deal excludes the US and will account for 30 percent of the world's economy and population. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pwD7oH

Mexico reaches one million COVID-19 cases, nears 100,000 deaths

Mexico has the world's fourth-highest death toll from the virus behind the United States, Brazil and India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38KOgg0

Rockets ‘fired from Ethiopia’s Tigray region’ hit Eritrea capital

Diplomats say three rockets were fired from Ethiopia's Tigray region, with two of them hitting the Asmara airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2K4lMmR

Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas

The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NytwL

Egypt unveils scores of ancient coffins, statues found in Saqqara

Egypt's tourism and antiquities minister says some discovered items date back to the Late Period from 664 to 332 BC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kxKx7u

The post-election media divide in the US

What will fill the space Trump once had in US news? Plus, a look at Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa's last interview. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Uokd5k

Pakistan says it has evidence of India sponsoring attacks

This was a rare time officials said they prepared a mountain of evidence to back up the charges against India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IEu5FN

Explainer: Libya‘s war in 500 words

A timeline of events that led to the end of nine years of violence in the war-torn North African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nsk90X

Thousands flee as Typhoon Vamco nears Vietnam

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco to make landfall on its central coast as the death toll in the Philippines rises to 53. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/330Xpxl

Villagers burn houses ahead of Azerbaijan takeover

Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh for decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35sHJnU

Iran denies claims al-Qaeda member killed in Tehran

Tehran says Washington and Israel are trying to advance their 'information war' against Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kz1wq2

New EU drive to remove extremist web content

The EU aims for a deal this year to force the immediate removal of "terrorism propaganda" online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pr8j8R

Afghan forces capture ‘mastermind’ of Kabul University attack

At least 22 people were killed when three gunmen rampaged through the university on November 2. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psXZNP

Ethiopia says Tigray forces fired into neighbouring region

Rockets strike two cities in Ethiopia's Amhara state bordering the Tigray region, raising fears of escalation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UsXWDu

Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'

Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eWjjq9

A postmortem of a colonial election

After a messy election, a former colony has to come to terms with its past in order to build a truly democratic future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35so6fU

‘Time will tell’: US President Trump hints at departure

Trump briefly appeared close to acknowledging the likelihood he will be leaving the White House. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UsTcha

Philippines scrambles to rescue thousands from typhoon flooding

Towns and villages in Cagayan Valley in the country's northeast are submerged following Typhoon Vamco. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32Jjjoo

Israeli agents killed al-Qaeda’s No. 2 in Iran in August: Report

New York Times, citing intelligence officials, says Abu Muhammad al-Masri was gunned down by two men on a motorbike. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3koJYgo

South Korea COVID cases above 200, as face mask fines imposed

Health authorities say private gatherings, public events fuelling rise in cluster cases that are complicated to trace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kuqg2R

Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?

A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Urn1yI

Cummings gone: UK PM’s top aide leaves with immediate effect

Hardline Brexiteer's exit offers chance for Boris Johnson to reset policy as COVID-19 pandemic mounts, Brexit nears. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lwULq2

AOC warns of big tech’s influence on Biden after Prop 22 win

US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is 'very concerned' about Uber's role in Joe Biden's administration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36FRlvc

A scheme to hand Trump electors in state legislatures is highly unlikely to happen.

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How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CRPlF

GOP poll watchers not excluded from Michigan count: Witnesses

Michigan election official and Democratic poll watcher tell Al Jazeera Donald Trump campaign's claims are unfounded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32KgkvX

UK: ‘One in four’ Muslims experience Islamophobia in Labour Party

Report finds anti-Muslim sentiment within party ranks, with members and supporters called 'terrorists' and 'foreigners'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2K8yv8f

UK: Peter Sutcliffe, who killed at least 13 women, dies

Known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper' Sutcliffe was arrested in 1981. He died in prison aged 74 after contracting coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lrUJzX

Algerians approve new constitution after referendum

Move seen as government's manoeuvre to neutralise the Hirak movement, which had called for boycott of the plebiscite. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2K4BkXX

Australia faces more fires, drought as climate continues to heat

Country's weather bureau says higher temperatures and less rainfall creating conditions for more extreme weather events. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38DdnB7

Ethiopia appoints new Tigray leader, Amnesty reports ‘massacre’

Parliament appoints new head of Tigray region, PM Abiy announces as Amnesty says many civilians have been killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Corym

UK: Dominic Cummings, PM’s top aide, to quit by year end

Cummings masterminded the 2016 Brexit referendum vote and Johnson's 2019 landslide election bid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lESnNW

For Facebook, South and Southeast Asia is only a market

The social media giant seeks to capture lucrative markets but deflects its social responsibilities in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3po4VMb

Ethnic minorities disproportionately hit by coronavirus: Lancet

Black and Asian at increased risk of COVID-19 infection compared with whites, according to The Lancet medical journal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psgQbA

Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dcl8g

The Philippines’ Queen of Extortion

We investigate how a lucrative online sex scam empire in the Philippines blackmails men around the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35oejax

‘Painful’: Delhi sets new COVID-19 deaths record amid third wave

Delhi reported 104 deaths and 7,053 cases - a daily record - as the city suffers from the worst phase in the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psahpx

‘No evidence’: US election officials reject Trump claims of fraud

President Donald Trump and his Republican party allege that voting fraud and lost ballots led to his loss to Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32HRddn

Tensions persist as Libya’s warring sides debate road to peace

Tripoli-based government warns last month's ceasefire could be 'in peril' after rival forces stage live fire exercises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36uzJ57

Aung San Suu Kyi’s party confirmed winner in Myanmar election

The comfortable win will be a boost for Aung San Suu Kyi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35rgvhx

Bangladesh extends school shutdown over second COVID-19 wave

Most COVID-19 restrictions lifted but schools and educational institutions to remain closed until December 19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35qsfAK

Philippines typhoon death toll rises as clean up begins

Police say 26 people have been confirmed dead with dozens still missing after Vamco triggered floods and landslides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksK6eS

Measles surges to 23-year high as children left unvaccinated

Declining levels of immunisation allow highly infectious disease to spread as WHO looks to close gaps in vaccination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lwOef6

Stimulus boost: India gives more help to firms hit by coronavirus

Latest measure brings India's total coronavirus relief package to 15 percent of GDP. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eRCBgk

‘More sophistication, more backbone’: Biden’s approach to China

Most expect a more measured ‘competent’ approach to US-China foreign policy under a Biden-led administration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3koG0Ep

Indonesia’s ‘Jurassic Park’: Construction begins despite concerns

Indonesia has begun work to transform the habitat of the unique Komodo dragon into a tourist destination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36AlaNq

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

Ahmaud Arbery’s killer sent racist messages: Prosecutor

Travis and Gregory McMichael face murder charges for the killing of Arbery, 25, in February. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3neOPCs

After Trump gains, Latino groups say Dems need economic populism

Trump made election gains among Latinos, but outreach and economic populism could win them back, organisers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36ymobV

Canada announces new pathway to residency for Hong Kong youth

Canada's new immigration programme for Hong Kong residents comes amid strained ties between Ottawa and Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Umiq0r

Brazil says China COVID vaccine trial can resume after suspension

Regulator allows resumption of late-stage Brazilian clinical trials which were suspended after a study subject's death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lsaKWk

Fresh crisis brews in Armenia after Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal

Protesters question why PM Pashinyan accepted a deal to stop the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as anger boils in Yerevan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32zKNN6

‘Countdown to catastrophe’ in Yemen as UN again warns of famine

'Yemenis not going hungry, they are being starved,' says World Food Programme as it again warns of 'looming famine'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35kt2mR

Guinea arrests opposition leaders after disputed election

Vice president of Guinea's leading opposition party and others held as President Conde wins controversial third term. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kwyKGR

Surge in India’s pollution levels explained in 500 words

Air quality has descended to near 'emergency' levels as a haze of toxic smog envelopes vast swaths of northern India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JWWV4p

ASEAN summit gets under way amid ‘major power rivalries’

COVID-19, the South China Sea and trade are expected to dominate discussions between the Southeast Asian nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38wJsL3

Manila paralysed after Typhoon Vamco sweeps across Philippines

Southeast nation pummelled by sixth storm in five weeks, adding more pain to devastated communities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eOst86

Social media: How might it be regulated?

A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35oL1sc

New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkJVYc

'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures

The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNEjiI

Vaccine bets push Asian shares higher, but risks remain

Questions about effectiveness of possible vaccines could keep a lid on any economic and market recovery, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kihB3m

Arnab Goswami: India’s controversial TV presenter freed on bail

The founder of Republic TV channel granted bail by the top court a week after he was arrested in a suicide case. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38HythE

Fact-Checked on Facebook and Twitter, Conservatives Switch Their Apps

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Biden names longtime adviser chief-of-staff in first key hire

Ron Klain will become Chief of Staff as Biden moves forward with transition ahead of January inauguration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35nnEzB

Australia appoints special investigator over alleged war crimes

Investigator will decide whether to prosecute members of military over crimes allegedly committed in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38BO8zk

Hong Kong legislators to resign, US threatens more sanctions

US, UK, Europe condemn removal of legislators on national security grounds as pro-democracy camp abandons LegCo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32D5iZw

PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch

The boss of PlayStation speaks to Newsbeat about launching the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36pBDEh

Saudi king urges world to take ‘decisive stance’ against Iran

Tensions in the region have risen since Donald Trump pulled the US out of the international Iran nuclear deal in 2018. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3njyfkS

Why is Taiwan’s Kuomintang on the ropes?

The China-friendly party is struggling to reinvent itself as Taiwan changes, and the coffers are running dry too. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3knp1T1

Facebook extends ban on political ads amid misinformation blitz

Facebook says the measure to combat misinformation will continue, even as US state Georgia prepares for Senate runoffs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kqRw22

‘Last chance’: New York issues new COVID-19 restrictions

Coronavirus infections, hospitalisations and deaths have surged across the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35kEWwY

Development banks pledge climate action but keep fossil fuels

Public development banks pledged to fight climate change but shied away from phasing out fossil fuel investments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kmQqEK

India: Freezer scarcity, patchy power temper COVID vaccine hopes

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine needs to be stored at temps matching Antarctic winter - a logistical nightmare for India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36tDtUE

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i8PxT

Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns

Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36oJKAT

Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery

A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpiPv2

China’s tech clampdown wipes $260bn off share values

Beijing says it wants to root out monopolistic practices in tech industry, shortly after blocking Ant Group's giant IPO. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3phURUP

Crazy sale! China’s Singles’ Day bags record shopping revenues

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba records $56bn in first post-virus Singles' Day sales, beating 2019 high. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32tANVR

Hong Kong disqualifies legislators for ‘endangering security’

Move comes after China parliament passes motion allowing Hong Kong executive to expel legislators without court review. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36o9QEa

India’s ruling BJP, allies win regional polls in a boost to Modi

PM Modi’s BJP and its ally win 125 seats in Bihar state, while opposition alliance manages to win 110 seats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pkCyhJ

China’s ByteDance challenges Trump’s TikTok divestiture order

ByteDance says US claim that TikTok represents a security threat is unlawful and violates its rights under constitution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GPQlf1

Philippines orders thousands to evacuate ahead of Typhoon Vamco

Vamco is 21st to hit the Philippines this year, and comes with communities still trying to clean up after Typhoon Goni. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2InwDHY

Vanuatu records first COVID-19 case in man who returned from US

The Pacific nation was one of the few countries in the world that was still free of the coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3llF8BV

Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble to begin on November 22

New scheme will begin with one flight a day into each city, with a quota of 200 travellers per flight. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lkobrf

Newly discovered primate in Myanmar ‘already facing extinction’

Scientists say only 200 to 250 individuals of the newly discovered Popa langur exist in the wild today. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3liX9kk