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As crime rises, a small CSI unit in the Afghan capital must overcome incredible obstacles to solve its cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aeFu8Q

Myanmar’s military stages coup d’etat: Live news

In a series of morning raids the military arrests senior government members and declares a state of emergency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j3pPgG

India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi

Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9glER

TikTok singer Amy Hawkins, 110, becomes viral sensation

Almost 100,000 people have seen Amy Hawkins sing World War One song It's A Long Way to Tipperary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ptCEmZ

'Harsh writing advice' memes take off on Twitter

Twitter users take time off their busy writing schedules to share helpful - or unhelpful - tips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r9kZS7

'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0BYmy

Vietnam plans to accelerate growth and boost high tech industries

Communist Party says it wants to boost growth to 6.5-7% a year, focus on quality, not quantity, of foreign investment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aiRNkN

How shipping firms realised they had humanitarian crisis on hand

COVID has stranded hundreds of thousands of seafarers globally on commercial vessels due to port restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3amjbOH

Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities

The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MdHir2

Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39AFcu8

Myanmar: A fragile democracy

Myanmar's military has a long history of involvement in the country's politics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tdA9Hz

CEOs of oil giants Exxon, Chevron discussed mega merger: Reports

Discussions happened in early 2020 as oil prices plunged due to the unfolding COVID pandemic, sources tell media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MFiyaP

India’s Modi breaks silence on months-long farm law protests

India will push on with sweeping agriculture reform, PM Narendra Modi says as he criticises last week's deadly violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aicnSo

World reacts to military coup in Myanmar

US threatens action over Myanmar coup as Australia calls for release of detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oFgkWe

Trump says hires new lawyers to defend him in impeachment

Former president picks David Schoen and Bruce Castor to lead his defence to charges of 'incitement to insurrection'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39AjE0v

Home working increases cyber-security fears

IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ClePH

Aung San Suu Kyi, ruling party leaders detained in Myanmar

Sweep follows military questioning of election results and rumours of a coup with parliament due to sit this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pARMz9

Barcelona to sue newspaper for publishing Messi’s $674m contract

El Mundo says Lionel Messi's deal is 'largest in the history of sport' and contributed to Catalan club's financial woes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rdngvz

Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu

Vehicle loaded with explosives crashes into entrance gate of Mogadishu's Afrik hotel before fighters storm inside. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tnqDC2

Biden’s removal of the 1776 Commission report is not enough

The Biden administration needs to go beyond cancelling Trump's commission to protect critical history education. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YtCTTh

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief

Ten Senate Republicans propose a smaller aid bill as Joe Biden suggests moving ahead without bipartisan support. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oEgkWu

In Pictures: European capitals hit by anti-COVID curbs protests

Protesters in parts of Europe denounce restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oEux5D

Removed leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray promises ‘resistance’: Audio

In unverified recording attributed to Debretsion Gebremichael, TPLF leader issues fresh call to arms against gov't. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oAFaGX

Germany to send medical aid to Portugal: COVID latest

Deployment of staff and equipment comes after Portugal said only seven ICU beds on its mainland were vacant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j0UpYu

The GameStop stock frenzy was not about class revenge

And it does not mean we are entering a new age where the power of Wall Street will be truly challenged. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YxTa9y

Iran’s Zarif calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks

Tehran finds itself in a delicate position in talks to stop violence in neighbouring Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YvmjCq

Israeli forces kill Palestinian with ‘three-knife’ weapon

Israel says the killed Palestinian attempted to attack soldiers at a West Bank junction south of Bethlehem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cpQFhV

In Pictures: Mass arrests across Russia during Navalny rallies

Russians protest in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny across the country on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j6oQN0

Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: Reports

Defence team reportedly quits over strategy after the former US president insisted he was the victim of election fraud. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36qr98c

WHO team visits Wuhan market where COVID first detected

Experts say Huanan market still plays a role in tracing the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ou2lm4

Dreams dashed: Trump’s Muslim ban damage may never be undone

Xenophobic ban ended up hurting those around the world who cherished American democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oDU9zz

In Pictures: Greece’s only zoo approaches extinction

After almost three months of closure because of COVID-19, zoo faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed and healthy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j1aD3E

US: Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination site in Los Angeles

Dozens of people promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories and demand the end of COVID-19 lockdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36syWm0

Libya: UN announces candidates for new transitional government

Interim leaders will oversee preparations for elections scheduled to take place by the end of the year, the UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oAKwle

‘Humanity at its worst’: Man Utd star Rashford racially abused

England international receives racist abuse on social media after his team drew 0-0 with Arsenal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39yvFUr

The financial burden of weddings on India’s poorest families

How a culture of extravagance and exploitative practices force brides’ families to spend beyond their means. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pvAD9Q

Australia reopens ‘travel bubble’ with New Zealand

Decision marks resumption of the only international arrivals into Australia who do not require 14 days in quarantine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t8O4ie

CPTPP: UK to formally apply to join trans-Pacific trade bloc

UK says joining CPTPP would remove tariffs on food, drink and cars, while helping boost the tech and services sectors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ywh4SU

Russia braces for fresh protests amid crackdown on Navalny allies

Police ramp up pressure on opposition with arrests and criminal probes as Navalny allies call for new protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3taJ1xK

UK opens visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens

A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kong residents a pathway to British citizenship is set to go live on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tdl2OA

Iran says local COVID-19 vaccine effective against UK variant

COVIran Barekat jab shown to completely defuse the UK variant of coronavirus in its human trials, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t9C1B8

UAE to offer citizenship to select expats in rare move for Gulf

Investors and professionals including scientists, doctors and writers will be eligible for naturalisation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NRtGC7

Iraqi anger grows after election postponement

Iraq’s leaders, fearing defeat in planned June vote, manoeuvred to delay election to buy time, government adviser says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3acSCeO

Solar technology assists Gaza’s contaminated-water emergency

Israel-based company donated three solar-powered water-making machines to Gaza to help with the crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NPepBP

Ethiopia: Why is starvation stalking Tigray?

UN and aid agencies warn fighting, famine and abuses by troops threaten millions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ac1VM4

France’s Le Pen, at record high in a poll, proposes hijab ban

Controversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as 'totalitarian and murderous'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aiLvBG

Eight Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack

The soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oAEPUq

Myanmar’s newly elected parliament set to meet amid coup threats

Lawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ajjnOG

Indigenous people are paying the price for vaccine thieves

The case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial 'wasicu' mindset is not a thing of the past. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ovasPq

Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist

Lebanon's demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36qXpIn

UAE ready to cooperate with UN, new US administration on Libya

Announcement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country's civil war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pwZbiF

What is behind the renewed violence in CAR?

CAR will struggle to emerge out of the cycle of violence until there is serious international commitment to end it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NSCmIB

Thailand protests: How much is the king worth?

Estimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YseddF

UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria camp

The UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria's camps, including al-Hol. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Yscsx5

Coachella music festival cancelled for second year over COVID-19

Organisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j2kPc5

Singapore suspends ‘travel bubble’ with Malaysia, South Korea

Germany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ps6hoJ

Wikimedia CEO: Technology could be used for great harm

Katherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world's largest reference website, fights misinformation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j2iE8p

Wuhan neighbourhood banishes memory of lockdown death

Body of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3achkfk

Mexico’s Lopez Obrador hopeful worst of his COVID illness is over

The 67-year-old leader appears in a video message from the National Palace to allay concerns about his condition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t8NAIN

Mexico’s Lopez Obrador hopeful worst of his COVID illness is over

US slams China’s ‘destabilising’ South China Sea military flights

US says Chinese military flights posed no threat to its navy but fit a pattern of aggressive behaviour by Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36sq3sC

EU reverses plan to restrict vaccine exports through Irish border

Ireland welcomes EU reversal on triggering Brexit clause which would have blocked exports of COVID-19 vaccines to UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3agplQr

QAnon representative claims fundraising haul amid controversies

A Trump acolyte, Marjorie Taylor Greene faces calls for expulsion as 'disturbing' social media posts emerge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YrPSVr

How volunteers in Punjab are keeping Indian farmers protest alive

Al Jazeera visits village in the state at the forefront of two-month-old stir to see an organised network of volunteers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cj6xmg

UN, foreign missions urge Myanmar to ‘adhere to democratic norms’

More than a dozen embassies, including the US, join the UN in a chorus of international concern about a possible coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36ipVMr

Biden and prison reforms – a soft target?

Putting a stop to private prison contracts cannot address dire conditions for inmates, especially during a pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t760K3

China will ‘no longer recognise’ UK passport for Hong Kong people

Beijing's announcement comes as Britain prepares to open its doors to millions of people from its former colony. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iXOvHq

The double standards in Facebook and Twitter’s Trump ban

Social media companies are waging a war against incitement and hate speech in the West, but what about the Global South? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aggVbI

Cicely Tyson, iconic US Black actress, dies at 96

Cicely Tyson, who broke down barriers for Black women in Hollywood, has died at the age of 96. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YnWEf1

Brazil’s COVID cases surpass nine million: Live Updates

Brazil struggles to control coronavirus surge, while new COVID vaccine Novavax shows 89 percent efficacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cna96K

GameStop mania spreads as far as Malaysian glove makers

Malaysian online community creates buzz around local stocks that have been beaten down by large institutional investors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psunQ8

The climate crisis: Preparing for what’s already here

As the US rejoins the Paris Agreement, rich nations fail to pay costs to help poorer countries adapt to climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2M6lAVS

Sri Lanka vaccinates health workers, troops after India donation

Drive to inoculate health workers, troops and police officers begins after India sends 500,000 free vaccine doses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ckGWJz

South Africa’s army allows hijab for Muslim women

Army says it has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39qiYuK

Protests hit Poland as near-total abortion ban takes effect

Court ruling bans all abortions except in cases of rape and incest, or when the mother's life or health is at risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Yp7LnL

Bangladesh sends third group of Rohingya refugees to island

Nearly 1,800 refugees sent to isolated Bhasan Char island despite calls by human rights groups to halt the process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cmKYkz

Robinhood or ‘robbing the ‘hood’? Outrage at online broker grows

The online brokerage restricted trading in 'viral' stocks including GameStop, heightening anger among small-time traders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r5EGdd

UK bans UAE flights, closing world’s busiest international route

UAE is home to thousands of British expatriates and also serves as a hub for travellers to Africa and the Asia Pacific. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MdnX9e

More Indian-made COVID vaccines will be released: Modi

India will help global immunisation effort with additional coronavirus vaccines, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KX8b1y

Dengvaxia controversy haunts Duterte’s COVID vaccine roll out

Health experts say Philippine president repeating predecessor's missteps adding to public doubt and vaccine hesitancy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t5LjOy

Indian farmers defiant as police order closure of protest camp

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh state call for Ghazipur camp to be cleared, but farmers say they would not budge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ad37ii

WHO team meets Chinese scientists as COVID investigation begins

Experts are in Wuhan, where the virus first emerged, to piece together what happened in the initial outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ckR7hj

Novavax vaccine shows 89 percent efficacy in UK trials

Data also shows vaccine nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant in UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aesErh

UK says Hong Kong offer upholds ‘freedom and autonomy’

Under scheme that comes into effect on Sunday, Hong Kong people with BN(O) status will have path to UK citizenship. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r0Xtq7

Former Obama aide Malley to be named Biden’s envoy on Iran

Robert Malley will be tasked with finding a way to deal with Iran again after Trump escalated tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2L25vzU

US judge allows extradition of men accused of aiding Ghosn escape

The ruling by clears the way for an US Army Special Forces veteran and his son to be handed over to Japan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ouwHES

Tesla profit fails to electrify investors, deliveries miss target

Electric carmaker's CEO Elon Musk fudges 2021 vehicle delivery target, sending shares sharply lower. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t6SXZ1

GameStop: Is buying frenzy starting to lose steam?

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3chpSnL

Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide

The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YhDg34

Navalny protests: Russia threatens TikTok with fines over protest posts

Russia says TikTok and other social media giants are refusing to remove posts about recent protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39lKqcQ

Is Boris Johnson’s ‘mea culpa’ really the best the UK can expect?

Britain’s prime minister has apologised for 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, but says ‘we did everything we could’. Really? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39niGEW

Facebook vs Apple: Social media giant sees future competitor

Facebook CEO sees 'significant competitive overlap' with iPhone maker on private messaging, augmented reality glasses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ojQabu

Philippine economy shrank at record pace in 2020, outlook gloomy

Tough COVID restrictions pulled the Southeast Asian economy into its first recession in 30 years in the second quarter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36m4kCH

Canada’s lawmakers grant citizenship to Saudi blogger Badawi

A human rights defender, Badawi is in jail in Saudi Arabia for blogging about free speech and 'insulting Islam'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Yp10m1

Pakistan court frees man convicted of killing US journalist Pearl

Pakistan's top court upholds acquittal of British-born Omar Sheikh convicted of masterminding murder of Daniel Pearl. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qYjUwm

Childbirth dangerous for women in rural Kashmir during winters

As heavy snowfall blocks roads, villagers make treacherous journeys to access even rudimentary healthcare facilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cgZzxY

Biden administration asks US negotiator with Taliban to stay on

Zalmay Khalilzad, who brokered peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban, has been asked to continue his 'vital work'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oyErWN

Top US diplomat Blinken sees long road to Iran deal

Blinken confirmed US willingness to return to nuclear deal but rejected Iranian pressure for Washington to act first. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r3LCI5

‘We’re afraid’: Greek plan to police universities panics students

The government wants to create a new police force for universities, with powers to arrest and charge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YoiZJ7

WHO team to start Wuhan COVID investigation in market, lab

Experts begin their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus in the city where the first cases were reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qWUEXd

Hundreds of pelicans found dead in Senegal World Heritage site

At least 750 pelicans found dead in Djoudj bird sanctuary near border with Mauritania, Senegal's parks director says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MAXgLG

US stresses South China Sea support amid China ‘pressure’

Top US diplomat reiterates support for Southeast Asian countries in long-running dispute over South China Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ooy3B9

GameStop: Why social media-driven traders are beating Wall Street

Retail traders using Reddit have quickly overturned conventional wisdom about who holds sway in US equity markets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3onRytK

Indian farmers call off parliament march after deadly violence

February 1 protest when government presents budget postponed following clashes that left one dead and hundreds injured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pDk0JD

Indian farmers call off parliament march after deadly violence

Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services

One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mHIDV

Chinese cities using anal swabs to screen COVID infections

Study shows virus traces in faecal samples could be detectable for a longer time and provide more accurate test results. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t2nKGm

Navalny: Police detain brother, search home ahead of new protests

Russian raids follow mass weekend protests for release of prominent Putin critic who was poisoned and nearly died. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t5bC7N

What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NHUiW9

Photos: How COVID vaccine travelled 1,700km to an Indian village

Vaccine taken by plane, truck and van from the factory to a clinic in tribal hamlet in eastern India's Odisha state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NuFmKL

Eritrean forces should leave Ethiopia’s Tigray immediately: US

US State Department cites 'credible reports of looting, sexual violence, assaults in refugee camps' and other abuses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t3dX2M

Iraq: Anbar’s post-ISIL reconstruction spawns autonomy debate

Construction projects in Anbar province have created jobs at a time when Iraq suffers from a severe economic downturn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YfEkEE

‘A ghost that haunts’: Living with landmines in Kashmir

For those living along Kashmir's Line of Control, landmines destroy lives and livelihoods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3abmyrw

Jewish leaders denounce Uighur plight on Holocaust Memorial Day

Prominent British Jews warn China's treatment of its Uighur population has chilling echoes of past genocides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a5xc37

Fight against extreme poverty helps 92 million people: World Bank

COVID seen pushing more than 100 million people into extreme poverty, marking first increase in about 20 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cgnJbR

Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9NfVN

Brexit: Amazon prepares to stop selling some products to NI

It would take effect on 1 April when the "grace period" for GB-NI parcels expires. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39kUxPd

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian teen in occupied West Bank

Atallah Rayyan, 17, was fatally shot near a Jewish settlement after he allegedly tried to attack Israeli soldiers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3on9rJd

Infographic: How did we get to 100 million coronavirus cases?

An animation of the pandemic’s spread around the world as global COVID-19 infections hit the 100 million mark. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cgCQlM

Hong Kong’s Lam praises sudden lockdown that found one COVID case

Lam says government cannot underestimate any source of infection and the testing was 'reassuring' to residents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LZKiao

‘Bigger than World Cup’: Nepal climber on first K2 winter ascent

Team that made the first winter summit of the world’s second tallest peak returns home to a heroes' welcome. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iRFtMb

Vietnam’s Trong tipped to lead Communist Party for third term

Despite health issues, 76-year-old leader is expected to be re-elected as party chief for rare third term. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sYtiBV

Israel military revising operational plans against Iran: General

Israeli military chief of staff's remarks are a clear warning to the Biden administration on its relations with Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pzKjjT

Fish on ships: Frozen imports pile up in globally key China port

Dalian port officials reportedly testing fish cargoes for coronavirus causing backlogs throughout global supply chain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iU9lHF

Indian farmer leaders condemn violence but will continue protests

Organiser says the protesters who deviated from set routes for tractor rally do not represent majority of farmers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cldnI5

People’s Climate Vote: Majority sees climate change as emergency

A cutting-edge survey used mobile gaming apps in 17 languages to ask 1.2 million people about climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pnCm10

Palestine Journals: Life Under Occupation

“Most people we meet would tell you that they fear they're losing their most important asset, hope. “ from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36dWACA

The ‘darker sides’: EU urges US to join fight to rein in Big Tech

European Commission chief suggests common rule book to prevent spread of fake news on social media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39mKn0x

Lockdown imposed in central Peru as COVID-19 surges

Measures to remain in force until February 14 as country looks to vaccines for way out of health crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Nud03h

Global ice sheets melting at ‘worst-case’ rates: UK scientists

Rate of loss rose from 0.8 trillion tonnes per year in the 1990s to 1.3 trillion tonnes per year by 2017. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3onLTnc

Insurers defend covering ransomware payments

Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3plavP2

Biden says US to purchase 200 million more COVID vaccine doses

Joe Biden says US will accelerate delivery of vaccines to states and localities, but warns progress will take time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MmCwHf

Indian Muslim comic in jail for weeks for jokes he did not tell

Munawar Faruqui held in jail for 25 days despite police admitting he was charged for jokes he was 'going to' crack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3plLuTA

Uganda ends house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

The withdrawal of security forces comes a day after a court termed his confinement since January 14 election 'unlawful'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cgbhsL

Plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon must not be ignored

The COVID-19 pandemic made an already dire situation worse for more than 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36eRZ37

In Pictures: Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

Thousands of farmers break through barricades to enter New Delhi as India holds military parade to mark Republic Day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2M8mErY

Milk and more: China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal

Following US trade war, China has signed several trade and investment deals to bolster its multilateral credentials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YeHyIy

In Pictures: Rioters battle Dutch police over COVID-19 lockdown

Violent unrest flares again in towns and cities across the Netherlands over COVID-19 restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YfHatu

Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion

Self-ruled island is beefing up its military as China becomes increasingly assertive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YcvDen

Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally to capital

'Tractor rally' organised by tens of thousands of protesting farmers turns violent as India celebrates its Republic Day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qX1z2J

Shipping companies join hands to help sailors stuck at sea

More than 300 firms to work together to help the hundreds of thousands of sailors stuck due to COVID-19 restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a8azLo

China to conduct South China Sea military exercises

Drills to take place the same week that China complained about a US aircraft carrier group sailing through the waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ogOcss

UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis

Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, 'flaunting the symbols and tropes' of the Nazis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YgTJ7y

India to impose permanent ban on dozens of Chinese apps: Reports

India's government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is 'not satisfied' with companies' responses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3plcDWK

New Zealand may approve first COVID vaccination next week

Gov't under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KS4sCy

Janet Yellen confirmed as US Treasury secretary

Yellen, among the first of Biden's picks to be confirmed, is the first woman to hold the job of overseeing the economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MrE1Up

Arrests at Australia Day protests urging Indigenous recognition

Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country's Indigenous people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a2x4S1

Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage

The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iKmseu

Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content

The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sTXi1D

US confirms first case of Brazil COVID-19 variant

News comes as President Joe Biden reinstates travel bans for most non-US citizens from several countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39jblGi

Netherlands rocked by third night of rioting over COVID curfew

Police say at least 70 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36fBeFc

Brazil’s top court OKs probe into handling of COVID-19 in Manaus

Surge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil's Amazonas state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MsLti7

Facebook News feature launches in UK

The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ohXVP9

Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a2QZAm

US House delivers Trump impeachment article to Senate

Move formally sets in motion Senate trial against Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection' related to Capitol riot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KQtrWQ

As long-term COVID risks rise, life insurers impose curbs: Report

Some insurers are imposing waiting periods before COVID patients can apply for coverage, industry sources tell Reuters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39cxN3W

Somali troops, Jubbaland regional forces clash ahead of elections

Mogadishu accuses Nairobi of supporting 'rebels' as fighting breaks out in the town of Bulo Hawo ahead of elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pgM6Kp

‘Tribal justice’ in Palestine outflanks official legal system

Rights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39gFK80

In Pictures: Cyclone Eloise displaces thousands in Mozambique

Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qMeYdM

Ecuadorian Amazon: Three European banks stop funding trade of oil

BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ecH50

Egypt’s suicidal state

It is not the Egyptian revolution that failed, but the Egyptian state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ogCSMX

Egypt incarcerating prisoners in inhumane conditions: Amnesty

Rights group says thousands held for years in overcrowded prisons with abysmal conditions; given unhealthy food. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iIFrWG

India, China troops in new clash along contested border: Reports

Media reports quote Indian military officials as saying there were casualties on both sides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ofmts2

What happens if a healthcare worker refuses the COVID vaccine?

Surveys find some health workers in several countries hesitant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39YdS81

COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam

Oxfam warns that unless governments take prompt action, the world's poorest will not recover for more than 10 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pehZDe

Greece, Turkey launch Mediterranean crisis talks after 5 years

Resumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y8S9Vd

New Zealand’s new COVID case is the South African variant

Genome testing indicates woman who got sick caught virus from another returning traveller just before end of quarantine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y7WsQV

Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South: Reports

Ryu Hyun Woo, who was the acting ambassador in Kuwait, is thought to have claimed asylum in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MpZwFu

Indian police to let farmers hold ‘tractor rally’ on Republic Day

Thousands of protesting farmers to drive through New Delhi after Republic Day parade to demand repeal of new farm laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39c3fiO

Mahamat Said Abdel Kani: CAR hands war crimes suspect to ICC

ICC arrests alleged commander of Seleka militia on charges of war crimes committed during violence in Bangui in 2013. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sQNtBz

Biden, Johnson talk, but did they discuss US-UK trade deal?

UK says leaders discussed 'benefits of a potential free-trade deal', but US statement makes no mention of one. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oe4sud

Mexico’s Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he has COVID-19

Mexican leader has rarely been seen wearing a mask and kept up his busy travel schedule despite the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c54X7q

IMF says Iraq seeking emergency loans after oil price plunge

Iraqi government is reportedly seeking $6bn in loans, with possibility of a further $4bn, according to finance minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YcVrH2

Vietnam’s Communist Party meets to pick new leaders, set strategy

Continuity expected as Vietnam seeks to balance China and the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c2lzg6

Biden reinstates US COVID travel restrictions, adds South Africa

New US president takes tougher approach to COVID-19 with more than 25 million Americans now confirmed with virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Mirjrk

Why your face could be set to replace your bank card

Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3og8TEE

Israel ‘closes skies’ to air travel as COVID variants found

Flights will be banned for a week, as government tries to curb spread of variants, protect vaccination campaign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iF2bHi

Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MgzxQC

Trump lacked state-level COVID vaccine roll-out plan: Official

Joe Biden's chief of staff says Trump administration lack of planning led to lag in administering of COVID-19 vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39YzbX9

Six Malian soldiers killed in ‘complex and simultaneous’ attacks

Army says coordinated twin assaults also left 18 troops wounded, with some 30 assailants killed in military response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NyeauM

Biden security adviser vows to consult Israel on regional issues

Jake Sullivan tells Israeli counterpart the US 'will closely consult with Israel on all matters of regional security'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a5Mt4e

Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites

Various jobs in insurance companies including finance and administrative positions will be 'limited to Omanis only'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pen0vr

As COVID surges in Canada, workers ‘can’t afford to get sick’

COVID-19 surge in Canada's most populous province prompts growing calls for paid sick leave for essential workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c4zvWL

Yemen’s warring sides resume prisoner exchange talks in Jordan

Houthi rebels, Saudi-backed gov't resume fresh UN-backed negotiations in Amman months after huge prisoner exchange. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Yc0iIx

Tunisian border traders, smugglers struggle to survive amid COVID

Strict coronavirus restrictions have hit vital border trade in southeast Tunisia hard, triggering an exodus to Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39Y4wZT

Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet

Sheikh Sabah had resigned after parliament backed a request to question him over his choice of cabinet members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39dq4T3

Saudi Arabia and Iran’s cold war| Start Here

Why are Saudi Arabia and Iran locked in a modern-day cold war? And what does it mean for the rest of the region? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39csYYk

Portugal chooses president amid surge in coronavirus cases

Portuguese vote for their next leader as the country announced a record number of infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3odXp4P

From Egypt to the US: Lessons for activists from the Arab Spring

Whether crossing a bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965, or in Cairo in 2011, our struggles for justice share much. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iEMVKB

New Zealand detects first community COVID-19 case in two months

A 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe tested positive 10 days after completing two weeks in isolation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YbVvHf

Europe MPs express concern about human rights in Bahrain

More than a dozen European lawmakers issue letter to demand Gulf nation uphold commitment to human rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ofpLvn

Why the US is wrong to designate the Houthis as ‘terrorists’

The designation is not just inhumane, but also politically harmful for the US and its international standing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sTChnK

Poirier stuns McGregor in 2nd round in UFC 257 upset

Dustin Poirier stops McGregor with a flurry of punches in the second round, avenging his loss to the Irish superstar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qSQpvX

Western Sahara rebels attack Morocco’s Guerguerat border

Polisario Front launches four rockets in the direction of the Guerguerat buffer zone as tensions rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qQ4iL0

Pirates kill 1, kidnap 15 crew on Turkish ship off West Africa

Vessel was sailing from Lagos to Cape Town when it was attacked northwest of Sao Tome and Principe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y8HUjP

US support for Taiwan ‘rock-solid’ after China sends warplanes

Washington pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan after China sends large number of warplanes into island's airspace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3adXeBB

In Pictures: Mass demonstrations engulf Russia

Russians demand the release of Alexey Navalny in unprecedented protests that stretched across the vast country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LPz6wX

China rescues first of 22 trapped miners from Shandong gold mine

State media says the rescued miner was 'in extremely weak physical condition' after 14 days trapped below ground. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iJG1no

Tunisia: Protests continue against police brutality, corruption

Tunisians march against police brutality, inequality, as government bans gatherings amid surge in COVID-19 cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/399QhSu

Johnson, Biden discuss climate change, COVID-19

British PM 'looks forward to deepening alliance' with the US in first phone call with Biden since his inauguration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LPjj19

The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)

Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/399A9jU

It is time to rethink international development cooperation

Developed countries have to fulfil their commitments to provide foreign aid and ensure its effectiveness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iC0RVC

Ocean Viking ship rescues hundreds of migrants off Libya coast

A total of 374 migrants have been rescued in two days, said SOS Mediterranee, which operates Ocean Viking aid vessel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oaAmaZ

Trump out, Biden in: What did the media learn?

A look at the US media's inauguration coverage. Plus, Nigerian digital outlets that told the #EndSARS story. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pcN5v8

US television host Larry King dies aged 87

Broadcaster was best known for a 25-year run as talk show host of CNN's Larry King Live. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iGXA7C

In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes terrify a traumatised population

Violation of Lebanese airspace by low-flying Israeli jets brings back memories of deadly explosion at Beirut's port. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/365RUP4

Blast heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intercepts ‘hostile target’

Saudi Arabia's airport delays flights after the kingdom intercepts apparent missile or drone attack over its capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3odqSf3

Taiwan reports large incursion by China’s air force

Taipei says Chinese combat aircraft, including nuclear-capable H-6K bombers and fighter jets, entered its airspace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bZeWeu

Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal

Under a February 2020 deal, US forces are to leave Afghanistan by May 2021 in exchange for counterterrorism guarantees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KGpljT

Ferid Belhaj: Is there hope for the economies in the MENA region?

The World Bank vice president for the Middle East and North Africa discusses the financial impact of ongoing conflicts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/365oXTG

Ugandan army says it killed 189 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed after troops raided their hideouts in southern Somalia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c5aMBS

Turkey’s religious authority bans ‘evil-eye’ charms

State-run body says the blue amulets - believed to date back to 3,300 BCE - are incompatible with Islam. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a1prLP

‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again

Demonstrators tell Al Jazeera the revolution's promises 10 years ago have not translated into a just society. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NwjY87

DR Congo lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga

At least 300 out of the 500 members of the National Assembly's lower house have signed the motion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Nwk3bV

Tunisia: IMF urges deficit control even as protesters demand jobs

The international lender says the country must clearly stipulate measures to cut down its huge fiscal deficit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qK8Pib

Do small farmers still have a future in India?

Indian farmers are still calling for the repeal of reforms that give more market access to big businesses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iMb6a0

Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody

Ottawa says foreign ministry officials met online with Michael Kovrig, who has been held in China since December 2018. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ml4TFB

Russia cracks down on protests against Navalny’s arrest

Supporters of jailed opposition leader scuffle with police as Moscow cracks down on protests in dozens of cities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/396fsp8

Wuhan marks a year since lockdown as pandemic rages worldwide

WHO experts in Wuhan to investigate source of the virus say too early to conclude if COVID-19 actually started there. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o8qAWU

The trillion dollar man: Biden’s plan to revive the economy

We look at the president's plans for post-pandemic recovery, and ask if the US can reset relationships with old friends. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MetxYA

Biden to meet Trudeau next month to discuss pandemic response

Canadian prime minister was the first foreign leader to speak with new US president since Biden's inauguration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LWCt58

Australia PM says no timeline to achieve zero carbon emissions

Carbon emissions blamed for Australia's hotter and drier condition, increasing the risk of more droughts and bushfires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YjuBgN

Rural Colombian groups seek help from new US gov’t amid violence

Rural Indigenous and Black communities continue to live in fear as armed groups vie for control of territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y2N94G

China authorises coast guard to fire on foreign vessels if needed

Legislation allows demolition of other countries' structures built on Chinese-claimed reefs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y5hNdF

The US is back in the climate fight

After a Trump presidency that belittled science, Joe Biden brings a new sense of urgency to tackling the climate crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ixYrHy

Nuclear weapons are finally outlawed, next step is disarmament

More than 75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world's first agreement banning nuclear weapons enters into force. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p96H3g

US proposes 5-year extension of nuclear arms treaty with Russia

The New START treaty is the last remaining deal limiting US-Russia nuclear weapons as Trump withdrew from two others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YgFCPX

South Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for COVID vaccine

Oxford-AstraZeneca quotes Pretoria $5.25 for each jab, while EU nations pay $2.16 for the same vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p7Oinx

Miss Pink and Mr Blue: Finding gender equality in India

Once upon a time, every shade of pink was a burden and every shade of blue a joy. But what if there was another way? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/394AXGK

Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bZzbZx

Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files

Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o6n7rM

Pakistan says ‘onus on India’ to restart dialogue

Foreign minister tells Al Jazeera India must reverse steps in disputed Kashmir before Pakistan comes to the table. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XZMzoa

Israeli missiles strike Syria’s Hama, family of four killed: SANA

Syria claims Israeli jets carried out attacks in central province, adding its military shot down most of the missiles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qFgkac

ISIL takes responsibility for deadly Baghdad suicide bombings

More than 100 people were wounded in the deadliest blasts in nearly three years to have hit the Iraqi capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iFcPxB

Sriwijaya crash puts Indonesian transport safety in the spotlight

While flying has become much safer, issues over maintenance and regulatory failure continue to affect transport networks from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y4w2iY

Biden’s pick for US Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike

Janet Yellen also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qMMHnv

India’s female health workers on rural front line get COVID shot

A place on priority list is a long-overdue validation for women who work as Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA). from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/363LzDR

Brexit ‘opportunity’: Nissan to source more car batteries in UK

UK-EU trade deal avoids a 10% levy on cars as long as they meet a minimum level of locally sourced parts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/362ST2A

Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea

Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KB2UfW

Hong Kong to place tens of thousands in lockdown for first time

New measure will target two districts which cover a small, but densely populated part of the Kowloon Peninsula. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/364cP5b

Indian farmers reject government’s offer to suspend new laws

Coalition of farmers' unions says they will settle for nothing less than a complete repeal of the farm laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o75hF4

Green prize: Elon Musk to give $100m for carbon capture solution

Extracting carbon dioxide from the air is seen as an increasingly viable way of reducing a key driver of climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qIzLPi

Google’s threat to block Australia over content fees sparks anger

Proposed law will force Google, Facebook to pay local media for their news content or face millions of dollars in fines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p8Qv1Z

Japan insists Olympics will go ahead after cancellation report

State of emergency in Tokyo and chief cities over raise doubts about delayed Games now scheduled for July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o2xQTX

Medically vulnerable refugees in Australia hotels finally freed

Dozens of men held in hotels as part of Australia's controversial offshore immigration policy have been freed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Mh9gkY

COVID ‘could have been contained’: Taiwan’s ex-health minister

Dr Chen Chien-jen says prompt action in December 2019 could have averted a global pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qIrU4g

How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU80EL

Living in the shadow of rebellion: India’s Gond tribe

Members of an Indian tribe have been caught in the middle of a decades-long conflict between Maoists and the police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XWzkEV

Biden galvanises COVID fight with US mask mandate, WHO ties

Biden signs federal mask mandate, establishes new White House office on COVID-19 and halts US withdrawal from WHO. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/391CzRv

Catnip leaves cats ‘feline groovy’, wards off mosquitoes

New research shows how catnip and silver vine trigger euphoric feelings in cats and helps them ward off mosquitoes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/393kBON

World leaders welcome US return to the Paris climate accord

Joe Biden reverses Trump's decision to withdraw the US - a major emitter of greenhouse gas - from the climate deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iyTMVz

Venezuela’s Maduro hopes for ‘better relations’ with US

The Venezuelan president urges the country's parliament to "take initiatives" towards a "new beginning" with Washington. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p6zIwl

Iraq capital hit by suicide attack, casualties reported: State TV

State TV reports there are 'dead and wounded' in the attack in commercial street in central Baghdad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2M7EETh

Pakistan successfully tests medium-range missile

Pakistan's military did not say whether the test-fired Shaheen III missile was capable of carrying nuclear weapons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o6YMC2

Kamala Harris: America’s first female, Black vice president

Harris was California's first Black attorney general and the first woman of South Asian heritage elected to the Senate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2McFFsV

Lobby lockdown: Biden bans advisers from taking corporate bonuses

New US president seeks to reduce corporate influence on policymaking, but experts say moves will not eliminate it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qJE1yd

Stocks jump as Biden inauguration lifts US economic stimulus hope

Asian stocks hit record highs following jump on Wall Street as investors bet on increased US government spending. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o4SZx1

The 39-year-old woman breaking barriers in Mindanao

Attorney general of the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region has a task: Establishing sustainable peace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2M4tZIR

Chinese rescuers aim to drill new shaft to free trapped miners

Rescuers drilling new shafts as they race to reach 22 miners trapped underground for 11 days after gold mine blast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39RPhBz

Indian gov’t offers to suspend farm laws for up to 18 months

Agriculture minister says open to suspending laws as farmers continue their protest on the outskirts of New Delhi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y0osG0

Lotus, not Chinese dragon: Modi’s home state changes fruit’s name

'Fruit's shape is like a lotus, and hence we have given it a new Sanskrit name, kamalam', says Gujarat chief minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LHsNLR

Chinese telecoms firms seek review of US delisting move

New York exchange removed three China telecoms firms after Trump order barring investment in military-linked companies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o5BBIp

Big Tech: Biden urged to protect consumers’ online privacy

Advocacy groups urge new US president to ban facial recognition technology, not appoint officials linked to tech firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bULgiF

Twitter locks account of China’s US embassy for post on Xinjiang

Social media app says tweet declaring Uighur women were 'no longer baby making machines' dehumanises minority group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oYCXpD

WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout

WHO is 'expediting' emergency approvals for several vaccines so that poorer countries can start inoculation programmes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o9ZAX6

‘Appalling’: Record UK COVID deaths for second day in a row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits numbers are 'appalling' as country battles more infectious variant of the virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sLY9RS

Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/390bFJO

Biden signs orders to end ‘Muslim ban’, rejoin Paris climate deal

Just hours into his presidency, Joe Biden signs string of executive actions reversing key Trump administration policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35YQI0e

‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline

Indigenous and environmental groups celebrate revocation of permit, while Canadian PM Trudeau is 'disappointed'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bXA98H

Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate

New majority leader Schumer promises to address the pandemic, economic recession, racial injustice and climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MdD5TS

Fewer North Korean defectors as COVID helps regime tighten grip

Numbers slumped to just 229 last year, far below the 1,047 in 2019, as Pyongyang shut down its border in the face COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Nmpgmw

In Search of My Roots

A filmmaker goes on trip to explore her Spanish heritage and learn about Moriscos, Christian Spaniards of Muslim origin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qE0eOe

What do we write about when we write about America?

On the tenth anniversary of my column for Al Jazeera, I am submerged in the despair of the 'American winter'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oZo5as

Gone: The lost victims of Nigeria’s ‘most brutal’ police station

Families seek justice for loved ones lost at the hands of Awkuzu SARS, a notorious station in southeastern Nigeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KwsNO7

Pakistan appoints former military general as Saudi envoy

Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar's appointment comes as Pakistan seeks to rebuild ties with its Gulf ally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LOqp5R

In Pictures: Syrians scour refuse dump for survival

Beyond the oil wells, Syrians rummage in trash in a desperate search for something to sell, repurpose- or eat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p0FmAj

Delivering cuts: FedEx to axe 6,300 staff in Europe

The US delivery giant says the job cuts will happen over 18 months as it integrates former rival TNT. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38XnL6u

Indian village cheers for Kamala Harris before US inauguration

Harris' maternal grandfather's village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu state gears up for celebrations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qAWlJB

Pakistan’s Amir to play for London Spirit in debut Hundred event

Pakistani bowler to play for Lord's-based team in this year's debut season of English cricket's Hundred competition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sFFE1B

Trump pardons 73, commutes sentence for 70 others: Full list

Here's the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p79cmM

Blinken says US will review North Korea policy, consider aid

Joe Biden's cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea's nuclear programme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Ya5YR

Thousands in Sri Lanka drink ‘miracle’ COVID potion, minister ill

Drink concocted by self-styled holy man who claimed to have received its recipe from Hindu goddess of destruction, Kali. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qySFrU

Trump pardons Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne: Reports

White House sources say former aide - facing swindling charges - among some 100 people expected to get clemency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XXut6c

More event cancellations in Taiwan after rare COVID outbreak

Island moves to stamp out spread after cluster of cases emerges at hospital in Taoyuan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bUBn4p

China’s Jack Ma emerges for first time since Ant crackdown

Billionaire founder of tech giants Alibaba and Ant Group had not been seen since regulators blocked Ant's record IPO. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LFN84d

Biden mulls forming US role to fix anti-competitive firms: Report

Rise of Big Tech firms that allegedly suppress competition has become policy issue for governments in Europe and China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38X3kXw

India asks WhatsApp to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ privacy policy

'Differential and discriminatory treatment of Indian and European users attracting serious criticism,' says government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/390Ekyx

Italy’s Conte survives close Senate vote, pledges to forge ahead

Embattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sJ6ZQn

Trapped China miners ask for rice porridge, sausages

At least 12 of the 22 workers have been located, but the whereabouts of the others remains unknown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bVESra

In Myanmar’s Rakhine, families of the disappeared seek answers

The families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones - and justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sFi4BY

COVID vaccinations begin in Brazil’s hard-hit Amazonas state

Health system in state capital Manaus is near collapse amid surge in infections and dwindling oxygen supplies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ItJHE

Biden’s top cabinet nominees promise break from Trump world view

Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken says US to end support for Saudi-led forces in Yemen, renew Iran nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NcrqF6

Kamala Harris: Vice president and Democratic Party heir apparent?

Harris will make history on Wednesday and will be closely watched as the possible future of the Democratic Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LMAS1G

In Pictures: Tunisian troops quell unrest with force

More than 600 people arrested after nights of riots, mostly by young people in working-class districts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LZddea

China’s wide income gap holds back consumer spending

China is the only major economy to have grown last year but a wide income gap is leading to an unbalanced recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qAEnHs

India clinch Australia Test series with historic win at Gabba

India hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane ground since 1988 and clinch series to win Border-Gavaskar trophy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39HuVuZ

Tunisia President Saied urges protester restraint on 4th day

Tunisian leader tells protesters in Tunis suburb to not let looters exploit their 'poverty and misery'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Wfekk

Palestinians set to receive first batch of Russian vaccines

Israel health ministry approved import of 5,000 units of Sputnik V jab for Palestinian Authority, Israeli media says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XZBgMB

‘Where is the security?’: Brother of slain Afghan woman judge

Gunmen on motorbikes shot dead Zakia Herawi on Sunday as she was being picked up to go to the Supreme Court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LBdLXX

Canada plans to sell Keystone XL for scrap if Biden kills project

The Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XQbrPa

US asks Australia to scrap plan to make social media pay for news

US trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39Ilw6d

More than a dozen sleeping workers crushed under truck in India

The accident took place early on Tuesday near a village in Surat district in the western state of Gujarat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sExd6M

Tens of thousands skip India’s COVID vaccination drive

Two post-vaccination deaths reported, link to jab denied in one case and post-mortem report awaited in another. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35Vm5IZ

Taiwan stages military drills as China sanctions US officials

Drills come as Beijing announced sanctions on US officials for 'nasty behaviour' over Taiwan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38UbRKM

‘Chilling’ crackdown on dissent in Vietnam ahead of key congress

Reuters tally finds 280 people arrested for 'anti-state' activities in the five years since the last party congress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nWICLB

Makers of Amazon Prime show apologise after outcry by India’s BJP

Politicians from governing party call for show to be removed, saying it was 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XQs51d

Indian sailors stranded for months on Chinese coast reach Japan

The 23-member crew of Jag Anand vessel reaches Tokyo from where they will fly to India after clearing COVID procedures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nXI1ck

British firms call for $10.3bn in urgent COVID-19 aid

The UK's biggest lobby group has asked the government to extend its job support programme until the end of June. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38VIxTY

IMF working ‘very intensively’ with Sudan for debt relief

The move comes after Sudan's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was dropped after nearly 30 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bZlXf4

Biden team says US won’t lift COVID travel ban after Trump order

Spokeswoman for president-elect who takes office on January 20 says controls on Europe, Brazil arrivals will remain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38WTpRS

US urges China to allow WHO team to interview Wuhan front liners

US says interviews of those who worked on front lines at start of crisis crucial for credibility of WHO investigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sFtVQs

‘I was so scared’: Guatemalan forces disperse migrant caravan

Honduran migrants and asylum seekers say they are fleeing hurricane devastation, unemployment and violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Um3Tq

Sulawesi villagers call for help after Indonesia earthquake

People took refuge in makeshift camps in hills around Mamuju after the quake, but now supplies are running out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qywguY

Starvation crisis looms as aid groups seek urgent Tigray access

Humanitarians sound alarm for millions of people in need of emergency assistance in Ethiopia's conflict-hit region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39NgsO7

Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bS3bXi

How a robot investigator searched 60 million files

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35P6iLt

Israeli fighter jets target Gaza Strip; no casualties reported

Israeli army says it targeted Hamas sites and tunnels after rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38VGUpE

New videos show Wuhan during earliest days of COVID pandemic

Footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese government censorship attempts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p7Nnn7

Two of India’s richest men face farmers’ ire over new laws

Protestors allege, without evidence, that the new laws were framed to allow the tycoons to enter farming. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38UUlGd

Ethical concerns raised as Israel to give Pfizer medical data

Israel’s decision to trade Pfizer doses for medical data criticised for possible privacy violations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38U3DlH

Tunisia: Protests over moribund economy spread to a dozen cities

Local media report Tunisian authorities saying some 240 people were arrested after two-day clashes with police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38TSpOh

FBI vets troops amid fears of insider attack during inauguration

US officials say they are worried about a possible insider attack on day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39BUT2U

B-52 US bombers fly over Middle East; Iran condemns intimidation

Iranian foreign minister says US would be better off spending its military billions 'on your taxpayers' health. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3szjHBh

‘Appalling’: World leaders blast Russia over Navalny arrest

Western countries call on Russia to release the Kremlin critic, who was arrested upon arriving in Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35SQwzg

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq

Afghanistan launches year’s first polio vaccination drive

Nationwide campaign to vaccinate nearly 10 million children under the age of five has begun, say officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Nenow6

Samsung Electronics’s vice chairman Jay Y Lee sent back to prison

Verdict sidelines Jay Y Lee from key decisions at world's biggest electronics firm in a time of global uncertainties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sv55D7

In Pictures: Guatemala forces battle desperate Honduran migrants

First migrant caravan of the year comes days before Joe Biden takes office, promising more humane migration policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iqNmbk

Pakistan’s Khan: India’s BJP conducted 2019 air raid to win polls

Allegations follow publication of WhatsApp chats of prominent right-wing Indian TV anchor 'known for his warmongering'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qvgbGh

Rescue efforts stepped up as toll from Indonesia quake rises

Rescue efforts continue in Sulawesi with 81 people now confirmed dead following Friday's earthquake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38RaxYU

Biden may scrap Keystone pipeline permit on his first day: Report

The project, which was rejected by Obama administration for contravening climate change goals, was approved by Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ks4a56

US Economy is ‘spiraling downward’, warns top Biden advisor

Biden's $1.9 trillion spending plan will help generate the kind of 'robust recovery' the US needs: Adviser from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qvz4su

China’s economy grew faster than expected in 2020

China is likely to have been the only large economy to grow last year as it rebounded from COVID lockdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XNaO99

Trapped China miners send note to rescue teams

Note says 12 workers still alive after explosion in the gold mine last week; fate of remaining 10 is unclear. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LGT390

In parting shot, Trump halts supplies to China’s Huawei: Report

US is revoking licences of several Huawei suppliers, including Intel, in a final blow to the Chinese telecoms firm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38R0MKf

BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'

A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38QpKcU

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D

Australia may not open borders in 2021, even with vaccines

Health authorities say caution is necessary because it is now known whether the vaccines will prevent transmission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oSS4Ry

Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ikszpM

UN troops recapture CAR city from armed groups

Fighters abandoned their positions in Bangassou, a town they captured on January 3, after ultimatum from peacekeepers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bO30fC

What next for Uganda’s opposition after Museveni’s disputed win?

Opposition leaders reject election results as longtime President Museveni says government will not tolerate 'riots'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35QN48n

A post-Trump Palestine

Palestinians should stop hoping for change of policy in Washington and move forward with their struggle for freedom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ilTDEV

At least 48 people killed in Sudan’s Darfur clashes

Clashes initially pitting the Massalit tribe against Arab nomads in al-Geneina morph into broader conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qy9F1z

Uncertainty as Palestine’s Abbas announces elections

Important hurdles, including disagreement between Hamas and Fatah, threaten to derail the vote, the first since 2006. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oUn8Aa

Decade after revolution, Tunisia’s women face uphill battle

After securing historic gains, the political engagement and representation of Tunisian women is now waning alarmingly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35NvtOM

The plight of the wild Atlantic salmon

How climate change, ocean warming and fish farms are affecting the life cycle of this dangerously threatened species. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38RrT83

Free and fair elections alone cannot solve CAR’s myriad problems

The Central African Republic needs to go through a thorough process of reconciliation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ijKDjR

Biden to reverse Trump’s Muslim ban on inauguration day

Memo by Biden's incoming chief of staff showed that the president-elect is looking to reverse several Trump policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sI2plE

Iran responds to European alarm over uranium metal

Iran says it is advancing research on uranium metal production with the aim of feeding a research reactor in Tehran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XPgUpy

UK eyes easing of COVID-19 lockdown in March: Live

With Europe's highest coronavirus death toll, the United Kingdom has been under a national shutdown since January 5. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nVgXdQ

Bobi Wine to legally contest Uganda vote, urges non-violence

Uganda's opposition leader urges supporters to refrain from violence as he plans to challenge Museveni win in court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qxfah1

Two Afghan female judges shot dead in Kabul ambush

Afghan officials blame the Taliban for the attacks, an accusation the armed group denies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qqhw12

Libya talks make progress towards new temporary government: UN

UN Libya envoy Stephanie Williams says participants at peace conference reach deal on interim leadership ahead of vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39G1wkB

Protests erupt in Tunisian cities amid anger over poor economy

Witnesses in Sousse say security forces fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of angry protesters blocking roads. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oR8utG

FBI probing Capitol riot link to foreign governments, groups

Bureau examining payments of $500,000 in bitcoin made by a French national to key far-right figures and groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Sw4R4

47 Australian Open players in hard quarantine after COVID cases

Tennis Australia says Grand Slam will begin on February 8 despite anger from players forced into hard quarantine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oT7Rjg

In Pictures: Aftermath of the deadly Indonesia earthquake

Rescuers continue searching for survivors in the rubble left behind by a magnitude 6.2 quake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39J3v85

Egypt 2011: ‘We did not know we would be documenting history’

A photojournalist who was in Cairo's Tahrir Square in January 2011 revisits the day he knew things had changed for good. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38NozLg

Indonesia quake toll hits 56 as rescuers race to find survivors

Two days after the disaster, it is unclear if there are people still trapped but alive under the debris on Sulawesi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LCHdws

NASA cuts short ground test of its giant moon rocket

The test is a vital step in NASA's Artemis programme to put the first woman and the next man on the moon in 2024. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LFeEyz

Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages

Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35OcymL

Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LV2z8n

Saudi Arabia to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days

Saudi Foreign Minister Farhan says kingdom 'will restore full diplomatic relations with Qatar'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oPVAMh

CES: Tech to control your devices remotely

Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRaxOl

Social media ban threatens ‘last relic’ of Tunisia’s revolution

Euphoria of revolution’s early days has simmered with officials cracking down on freedom of expression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qqnuij

Uganda’s Museveni declared winner of presidential election

Security personnel were out in force patrolling the capital, Kampala, on Saturday ahead of the official results. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oL1HS9

Laschet succeeds Merkel as German CDU party leader

Armin Laschet wins 521 of 991 votes cast during conservative party's first ever digital convention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39GXeti

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tests long-range missiles, drones

Iran's elite military force says it can deter long-range maritime threats with ballistic missiles tested on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3inopxd

UN peacekeeper killed, two others wounded in CAR ambush

UN mission in the country says rebels ambushed the soldiers who were carrying out a security operation in Grimari. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KqqlIY

Insider attack: A dozen Afghan militiamen killed by colleagues

The bloodshed comes as the Taliban and government negotiators engage in peace talks to end the nearly two-decade war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qr8xfU

Major security partners: US hails Bahrain, UAE after Israel deal

White House statement ties designation to normalisation deal with Israel, saying it reflected 'extraordinary courage'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qjMWWK

Trump administration carries out 13th, final federal execution

Number of federal death sentences carried out under Trump since 2020 is more than the previous 56 years combined. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3svnyiM

Syria sanctions inflict suffering as al-Assad regime marches on

Life in government-controlled areas worsens with queues outside bakeries and fuel stations as al-Assad hangs on. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nRn17f

Diana Trujillo: From Colombia to Mars

The Colombia-born NASA aerospace engineer shares her journey as an immigrant and how it influences her work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2N9yzGm

India launches world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive

India, home to 1.3 billion, is aiming to inoculate about 300 million people by July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oOkVq8

UN Security Council approves new Libya envoy

Slovakia's former foreign minister Jan Kubis will succeed Ghassan Salame as the UN's new envoy to war-stricken Libya. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nNp2RR

Five Hong Kong democracy protesters seek asylum in the US

Young activists now in exile tried to flee to the self-ruled island of Taiwan in late July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XKb4Wf

WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge

Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sxCgGa

Aftershock rocks Indonesia amid search for quake survivors

Death toll rises to 45 as 190 people are treated for injuries and 15,000 residents have sought temporary shelters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Lt41Pr

Spain’s Juan Carlos accused of threatening ex-lover’s life

Explosive testimony emerges during the trial of a notorious retired police chief suspected of large-scale corruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iiOkWL

US slaps more sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says seven companies were targeted for shipping steel to or from Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38OnG4Z

End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader

Close race expected as more than 1,000 delegates are set to pick a new Christian Conservative leader on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sxt9oD

US now says no direct evidence of ‘kill capture teams’ at Capitol

Federal prosecutors previously said there was evidence that rioters intended 'to capture and assassinate' officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XJMFAf

After Capitol attack, Trump’s approval rating slides in US polls

Polls find majority supports banning Trump from public office amid a sharp partisan divide over his role in the riot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bKmdyr

US tightens security before Joe Biden’s inauguration

Presiential swearing in will be the most secured since President Lincoln inaugurations, before and during the Civil War. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bKMdtQ

Trump blacklists smartphone giant Xiaomi

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bCMn6t

Newsround presenter turns shed into studio

With more of us studying and working from home. Ricky has turned his garden shed into a Newsround studio! Take a look! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DuoKB

India’s protesting farmers, government hold ninth round of talks

Farmers meanwhile have threatened to march to New Delhi on January 26 when India celebrates its Republic Day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bGKMN1

Australia: Fake tag claim offers pigeon a death row reprieve

The pigeon, which was declared a biosecurity risk, may get a lifeline after a US bird body said its leg band was fake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3soSl0C

US Capitol rioters included trained ex-military, police: AP

At least 21 current and ex-members of the army and law enforcement identified as being at or near the Capitol riot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LPGAPZ

Recovery concerns push Asian shares lower despite US boost

Rising COVID cases in China spook investors hoping for rapid economic rebound despite big US spending plan by Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nTWCG5

Uganda: Bobi Wine says election marred by ‘fraud, violence’

The opposition leader did not give details about the accusations, as government says vote was peaceful. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XNUSDj

Pakistan fires 12 police officers for not protecting Hindu temple

Regional government in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also suspends 33 other police officers for a year as punishment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3igjzSu

Kashmir forest dwellers hope long-delayed law will stop evictions

Nomads look for protection under law coming into effect in the region 14 years after it was enacted elsewhere in India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ww5t7

Dozens killed in suspected rebel attack in eastern DR Congo

At least 46 civilians killed by suspected ADF fighters in Irumu territory, according to regional official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bG04Bn

After Brexit, UK seeks worker-rights reforms, setting up EU clash

UK reportedly wants to scrap 48-hour limit on length of working week but says it will not lower protections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39xizFI

In last China swipe, Trump hits officials, firms with US bans

China oil giant CNOOC, phone maker Xiaomi, other firms and officials punished for military links, South China Sea moves. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39rNzGQ

Native Americans try to block US move to give land to Rio Tinto

Native American group says US does not own land sought by mining giant for lucrative copper deposits. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3igYbfG

Four Pakistani soldiers killed in separate clashes

Army says one killed as Indian troops open fire across de facto border while three others killed in North Waziristan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39wIOvO

Mexico says won’t pursue charges against ex-defence minister

Attorney general says no evidence that Salvador Cienfuegos collaborated with major drug cartel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ilAp2j

China urges people to avoid holiday travel as COVID cases jump

Factories offer higher pay, incentives to dissuade people from travel for Lunar New Year, an important holiday in China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LCHfEy

Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content

The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oNA6zH

Buildings destroyed as deadly quake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi

At least seven people killed and hundreds injured after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Majene. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39xGFjF

‘The world’s most powerful weapon’: N Korea parades new missile

Display of military might at Pyongyang parade follows party congress at which Kim Jong Un admitted country's failures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LCrEF0

TikTok level crossing stunt 'staggeringly stupid'

Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38JI33l

Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ

Protecting fragile ecosystems from lithium mining

More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ifvIHk

Brazil’s Amazonas state running out of oxygen amid COVID surge

Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said the hospital system in the city of Manaus is collapsing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bEzRTZ

Olympic swimming medallist Keller charged over Capitol riot

Klete Keller was charged with illegally entering the Capitol, violent conduct, and obstructing law enforcement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3soIMPi

The Arab world must avoid another lost decade

Ten years after the Arab Spring, the region risks losing another decade to misguided economic policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qhcdAW

‘Irresponsible’: Bangladesh slams Pompeo’s al-Qaeda attacks claim

Bangladesh foreign ministry statement says 'there is no evidence of any presence of al-Qaeda' in the South Asian nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oMt7XY

S Korea court upholds jail for ex-President Park Geun-hye

Top court's ruling brings an end to Park Geun-hye's legal process, clearing the way for a special presidential pardon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35G8lBz

Google backs Biden immigration plan, aids US ‘Dreamer’ programme

US President-elect Biden plans to reform immigration after Trump's curbs on foreign workers that have hurt tech firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oMffwA

Drug Trafficking, Politics and Power: The Era of Empires

From colonial China’s opium wars to Cold War US politics, we trace rise of global drug trade and its political backers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Kj1d6U

Remembering the day Tunisia’s President Ben Ali fled

Ten years ago, Tunisia toppled its dictator, offering 'a glimpse of hope that began to glow across an entire region'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38DPOYx

‘Gathering storm’: EU firms say US-China decoupling is hurting

Rivalry between US and China in tech is the biggest source of concern, European business groups say in a new report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3icqbRL

Uganda votes in tense presidential election: Live news

Longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni facing strong challenge from pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine as he seeks sixth term. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qjEMhb

Sri Lanka revives port deal with India, Japan amid China concerns

The deep-sea jetty is located next to the Colombo International Container Terminal, which is 85 percent owned by China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39uIrSn

Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy

Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KdPvKL

Navajo Nation reaches deal with mining firms in toxic 2015 spill

Under the settlement with the Navajo Nation, Sunnyside Gold Corp will pay the US tribe $10m. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LmsIwV

‘Dangerous’: Twitter CEO defends Trump ban, warns about precedent

Twitter removed US President Trump's account citing risk of violence after storming of Capitol by his supporters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XFaU2o

India holds massive ‘Kumbh Mela’ festival amid COVID worries

Pandemic fails to deter Hindu pilgrims from descending on the banks of Ganges river in Haridwar for seven-week festival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38HmBvX

Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XC8oKv

Ex-Michigan Governor Rick Snyder charged over Flint water crisis

Groundbreaking charges could land the former Michigan governor in jail in the US for as long as one year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38EZAcQ

US economy gets boost but unemployment, lockdowns sap recovery

The Federal Reserve warned that rising COVID-19 infections have dampened the optimism sparked by vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qkx6LG

First COVID death in China in eight months amid new lockdowns

More than 20 million people are in lockdown as country records most cases in a single day since March 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38EHYhq

Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qw1Aun

Warty pig: World’s oldest-known cave painting found in Indonesia

Image of a wild pig discovered in 2017 inside the Leang Tedongnge cave is estimated to be at least 45,500 years old. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LJySXE

Hong Kong police detain 11 for allegedly helping activists escape

Latest arrests are related to a group picked up by the coastguard as they fled in a speedboat, and now jailed in China from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oM37f9

South Korean sect leader acquitted over COVID case surge

Secretive Shincheonji Church of Jesus was target of public anger over a surge in cases last year linked to its members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bzK1oQ

North Korea: Will Kim Jong Un resume ICBM and nuclear tests?

At party Congress, Kim pledges to expand weapons programmes with the aim of 'making a preemptive nuclear strike'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39uY7VR

YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel

The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oF9q4b

Top US generals condemn Capitol assault in rare message to troops

US Army's Joint Chiefs of Staff warn any act that disrupts the constitutional process is against the law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39rUfF5

US gov’t carries out first execution of female inmate since 1953

Lisa Montgomery, 52, was pronounced dead at 1:31am after receiving a lethal injection at a federal prison in Indiana. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i6Jvjr

Casualties from Israeli air raids in Syria: War monitor

More than 18 attacks by Israel on multiple targets near Syrian-Iraq border took place, the London-based SOHR said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i7ADKl

YouTube suspends Trump channel, removes video

Homepage of Trump's channel featured a month-old video of Trump casting doubt on the voting process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38DEnQu

Parler: Amazon defends booting messaging app over violent content

Amazon suspended Parler after it was used by Trump supporters to organise storming of US Capitol last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bvDiMF

Failed Afghan asylum seekers deported from Germany land in Kabul

Arrival of 26 asylum seekers marks the 35th deportation flight from Germany to Afghanistan since late 2016, DPA says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bvCuaB

China COVID cases jump ahead of WHO investigation team arrival

Authorities in Hebei, Heilongjiang provinces impose lockdowns, mass testing in effort to curb spread. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Bz7Nt

What happens when AI has an overactive imagination?

Google DeepDream explores how artificial intelligence can produce dream-like art. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qfuajs

Uganda elections 2021: Social media blocked ahead of poll

The move comes a day after Facebook closed "fake" accounts it said were linked to the government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nM0zMZ

Marooned: Investors want seafarers’ COVID crisis to end

Hundreds of thousands of sailors are thought to be stranded on ships for months due to the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XNRSqV

Sri Lanka jails former minister for saying judges are corrupt

Ranjan Ramanayake, deputy minister of United National Party before it was voted out in 2019, says he is being targeted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LFCAS5

Use pandemic to protect forests, WWF urges consumers, politicians

Deforestation and land use change can raise risk of emergence of new diseases, WWF says in new report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nAmCpL

US House votes to urge Pence to use 25th Amendment against Trump

Resolution introduced in Congress after last week's violent assault on Capitol by Trump's supporters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bAJeEe

US calls off UN envoy’s Taiwan visit to focus on Biden transition

Taiwan says it 'respects' US decision, but analysts say island might be quietly relieved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XA21qV

US vice president rejects use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Mike Pence says move not in country's 'best interest' in decision likely to lead to President Trump's impeachment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oDLTAI

Is this the world's smartest face mask?

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW

David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app

Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfqOh2

Brazil trial finds efficacy of Sinovac vaccine at 50.4 percent

Efficacy rate of China-developed product barely sufficient to secure regulatory approval. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39vmVwQ

Civil rights groups plan YouTube boycott if site won’t ban Trump

YouTube is the last major tech company that has not banned Trump from posting on its platforms after the Capitol riot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qeWu5j

Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjlSc3

Young people first: Indonesia’s COVID vaccine strategy questioned

Indonesia starts mass vaccination on Wednesday, but experts say inoculating young people first will not reduce deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xynz78

US emissions plummet to lowest levels in post-World War II era

US emissions fell by 10.3 percent as the coronavirus pandemic halted activity, a report from the Rhodium Group found. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2KduqjA

In Pictures: Madrid shovels out of record blizzard

Rescuers freed 2,500 drivers trapped in their vehicles by the storm, which killed at least three people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LnXxBf

India delivers COVID jabs for ‘world’s biggest vaccination drive’

First to get shots will be 30 million health and other front-line workers, followed by about 270 million people over 50. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oOWFEp

Kyrgyzstan’s Sadyr Japarov: From a prison cell to the presidency

Japarov, described as a populist, won a landslide with 79 percent of the vote. Months ago, he was languishing in jail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i7erAc

Trump Homeland Security chief quits amid threats of violence

Chad Wolf's abrupt resignation comes just 10 days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LCkD6V

Yemen: NGOs fear the worst after Houthi ‘terrorist’ designation