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Indian states tussle to retain jobs as economy slows

Millions of jobs were lost during last year’s lockdown, dealing a blow to Modi’s promise of creating employment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ufOSRZ

US trade representative seen keeping up pressure on China

USTR annual report says it plans to continue to challenge countries that impose trade barriers and other hurdles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39wh0bP

‘Daylight loot’: Kashmir farmers suffer as rivers illegally mined

Start of the apple season hampered by unabated mining of rivers, hitting thousands of farmers as officials admit lapses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cFMXR2

India’s COVID cases at five-month high, vaccination drive widened

India reports highest number of infections since October 11 as inoculation programme was opened to people above 45. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39xtWy7

World Bank plans climate shift but no fossil fuel halt: Report

New policy aims to align funding with climate goals but does not promise to stop financing fossil fuels: Reuters from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u9nDso

US, Philippines discuss Chinese ‘swarming’ in South China Sea

Manila says Chinese 'maritime militia' vessels now scattered across a wider area within its exclusive economic zone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fwOjPN

Veteran Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted over peaceful rally

'Father of democracy' Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai are among the seven found guilty over 2019 protest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mbBX0B

Many of Lebanon’s children ‘may never get back to school’

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 1.2 million children in Lebanon have been out of school. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wjyz8T

‘Even dissent is controlled’: How Hong Kong’s world has changed

China's new election system in Hong Kong has wiped out years of struggle for more democratic freedoms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QQHSN3

Myanmar facing ‘bloodbath’ UN envoy tells Security Council

Christine Schraner Burgener warns closed-door briefing of civil war, urges 'significant' action to avert 'catastrophe'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31ByRtw

Australia lifts Brisbane lockdown as COVID cases dwindle

Queensland Premier says wearing of masks in public still required and some social distancing measures remain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39wtMa5

Indonesia on edge ahead of Easter after church bombing

World's most populous Muslim country on alert for attacks after Makassar cathedral, police headquarters targeted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PGiAkh

Amazon v the union: The vote the online giant fears

The result of a vote in an Alabama warehouse could have ramifications for Amazon workers around the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3up5Mht

Rouhani: ‘No serious efforts’ from US to revive nuclear deal

Iran's leader says Biden admin's words not translated into action, as he calls for lifting of sanctions to revive talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3declfu

China demands secrecy in its loans to developing countries: Study

US researchers say Chinese lenders require borrowers to prioritise repayments to Chinese banks ahead of others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m5hY3X

VW rebrand turns out to be April Fool's joke

The carmaker will not change its name to "Voltswagen" in the US despite earlier saying it would. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PjjYJP

Mafia fugitive caught after posting cooking show on YouTube

The Italian gangster had tried to hide his face but was identified by his distinctive tattoos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m4eq1W

Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u9iUXC

Global rainforest destruction increased sharply in 2020: Report

Study finds destruction of pristine rainforest increased by 12 percent in 2020, despite global economic slowdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m5MD0O

COVID forces India’s former Gulf workers to forge new futures

Pandemic causes biggest return of overseas workers in 50 years, with some desperate to return due to mounting loans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sC9FyQ

Brother of Honduran president gets life in US jail in drug case

During Tony Hernandez's trial, US prosecutors said the Honduran president was a co-conspirator in his brother's crimes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31Fy8r3

US embassy staff leaving Myanmar amid risk of civil unrest

Death toll from military crackdown on protesters and clashes in ethnic border areas continue to pile up on Wednesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ufl20h

Iran launches operation to fight swarms of desert locusts

Migratory locusts across several provinces threaten billions of dollars worth of food at a critical time for Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wdAJqu

Land dispute drives new exodus in Ethiopia’s Tigray

Tens of thousands of Tigrayans are reportedly being driven from their homes by Amhara militia over a land dispute. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cBEsq0

COVID situation in India going from bad to worse: Health official

Health ministry tells states to get a grip on lax prevention measures 'right now' to avoid overwhelming hospitals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QVogHN

Mali needs climate solutions, not more troops

The root of the conflict in Mali is climate change-related and it cannot be resolved without climate action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m4hviq

Gunfire heard near Niger’s presidency: Reports

Gunfire lasted for half an hour early on Wednesday, two days ahead of inauguration of new president, Reuters reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sFb07Z

Biden to let ban on visas popular with tech firms expire: Report

Former President Trump had placed moratorium on H1-B visas used by firms to hire foreign coders, engineers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sESrB5

Why ex-communists are joining Modi’s BJP in India’s West Bengal

With polls under way, many left workers make the ideological shift to right-wing party, which has never ruled the state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3djhTFP

‘It wasn’t right’: Witness confronts policeman over Floyd death

Teenager Danielle Frazier, who filmed the video of Floyd's last moments, gives evidence on second day of murder trial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dnmDtU

Saudi launches $1.3 trillion private sector investment push

Saudi Arabia is trying to wean its economy off its reliance on oil exports, which account for more than half its income. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39plzVl

Afghanistan’s president says will step aside if election is held

At a regional summit in Tajikistan, Ghani says he 'strongly supports holding elections at the earliest possible time'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sPTNJr

Makassar Palm Sunday bomber was known to Indonesian police

Experts say Indonesian officials should pay compensation if perpetrator was one of hardline group arrested in January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dnGHfB

Indonesia recovers cockpit voice recorder of Sriwijaya Air jet

Recorder crucial in helping investigators understand decisions pilots took during flight's final minutes before crash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3frV1X8

Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sESPzl

UK, US condemn China’s overhaul of Hong Kong elections

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says changes imposed by Beijing breaches 1984 Joint Declaration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fsrHzP

Biggest share of Indian-made vaccines for UN drive stays in India

Largest allocation of doses India supplied to COVAX scheme for poor nations never actually left the country, data shows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31xA4C0

Biden has no intention of meeting North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

White House says Biden's approach on North Korea will be 'quite different' to Trump's. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PE5owq

Tanzanian police say 45 died in stampede at Magufuli tribute

Thousands of grieving citizens were trying to push their way into a stadium to pay tribute to the late president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sNr9sp

US: Maryland repeals Confederate call to arms as state song

The Civil War-era song has for decades been a subject of debate that gained new urgency amid racial injustice protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m3NHCs

Economists want ‘drastic’ action to stop climate change: Survey

Two-thirds of respondents say economic benefits from net-zero emissions by 2050 would outweigh the cost of achieving it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m0OwvS

Lebanon: Protesters forcibly disappeared, tortured, says report

HRW report says Lebanon's military intelligence tortured and forcibly disappeared anti-lockdown protesters in Tripoli. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3czu4zd

Myanmar rebels threaten to ‘fight back’ over protester killings

Three ethnic armed groups urge the military to stop killing civilians as Thailand helps wounded people at the border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dj5ly3

Investigation under way into Suez Canal blockage

Experts seek to investigate what caused the Ever Given's grounding, which shook the global shipping industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3frc1Na

Rubbish scavengers who help keep cities clean plea for vaccine

Millions of informal workers worldwide have been excluded from the vaccination rollout, risking spread of pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31wL82w

Mozambique: Efforts continue to rescue civilians from Palma

Security contractor says bodies lying on the streets of the coastal city, situation still chaotic after a rebel attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cBBS3s

Female polio vaccination workers shot dead in Afghanistan: Report

Gunmen kill three female health workers in eastern city of Jalalabad, government sources tell Reuters news agency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cz35Uf

'We have your porn collection': The rise of Extortionware

Hacked firm's IT Manager named and shamed by hackers in extortion technique. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rx0T3P

Wales election: Fears over 'anonymous' social media adverts

Campaigners say the Welsh government has "missed an opportunity" to update election laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39pBYJn

How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2

The social justice activists battling racism and misogyny

The British activist who campaigned to make ‘upskirting’ illegal and the American anti-racism activist who inspires her. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ucdWtr

Mapping major protests around the world

From Lebanon to India and Hong Kong, we explain some of the biggest protests around the world in five graphics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u5KaGG

‘The Mauritanian’: What is life like after Guantanamo Bay?

Hit Hollywood movie tells the story of falsely imprisoned detainee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dgIyTI

Nissan whistle-blower questions integrity of Ghosn probe: Report

Former top lawyer says he was surveilled and demoted after he questioned the probe, Bloomberg reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u8zNSy

Saudi Arabia ready to extend oil cuts by OPEC+: Report

A fresh wave of COVID lockdowns may cause OPEC+ to extend cuts into May when it meets Thursday, Reuters reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rxtSVm

Archegos Capital fallout may wipe $6bn from global banks: Report

Losses at Archegos Capital led to fire sale of stocks after it failed to meet a calls for more collateral. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m5oBD2

UN seeks $10bn for Syria as COVID adds to refugee suffering

UN says a record number of Syrians are facing hunger, malnutrition and disease 10 years after civil war began. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sz3tI4

China approves overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system: Reports

Sweeping changes are the most far-reaching since the territory was returned to Chinese rule in 1997. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QLOe0d

Myanmar: Five protesters explain why they will not give up

More than 500 have died, but protesters say they must continue fight to avoid a return to Myanmar's dark past. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3waQ5vT

Qatari emir, MBS discuss environmental challenges in phone call

Qatar's emir and Saudi crown prince discuss clean energy and regional green initiatives in a telephone conversation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w1D3Rc

Egypt makes arrests over fatal train crash in Sohag: Prosecutor

Two drivers and their two aides among the arrested in connection with train collision that killed 18 people last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3csKaui

A cold civil war is being waged in America

Republicans who failed to overturn the election are now trying to prevent future defeats through voter suppression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u2ny9N

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID: AP

Draft copy of long-awaited WHO study into COVID origins says lab leak extremely unlikely, The Associated Press reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ok8Xj

Hong Kong seen listing first ‘blank-cheque’ firm by year-end

Hong Kong reportedly wants to join the craze for so-called Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31qpYTl

India celebrates Holi amid alarming surge in COVID cases

For second consecutive year, people encouraged to stay home to avoid turning the festivities into superspreader events. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3da38oE

China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut

Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cwbXdq

'Delete abusers' accounts but educate them' - former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw

Former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw says deleting the social media accounts of abusers must also go hand in hand with educating them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u3Wsiy

‘Cooked’: Cricketers suffering in bio-secure bubbles, says Kohli

Indian cricket captain says event scheduling has to be looked into due to long period spent in bubbles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O0wz3S

Alibaba-backed video site Bilibili slumps in Hong Kong debut

Concerns about US regulatory crackdown on foreign firms leads to worst Hong Kong share debut in six months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31GdkQB

Chile postpones constitutional assembly poll as COVID cases spike

President Pinera says election scheduled for April will now be held in May to combat the rise in coronavirus infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3deB7MK

Pakistan continues to grapple with third wave of coronavirus

Pakistan tightens social distancing and travel restrictions as it bans gatherings in areas with a high number of cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rAJqHM

Out of step: Life with lupus and learning how to walk again

'My brain gradually shut down until I barely remembered my name and had no control over parts of my body.' from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ruXcM3

Ever Given partially refloated in Suez Canal: Live news

The giant container ship has been stuck for a week, blocking one of the world’s busiest waterways. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rBaLcJ

‘Tiger Cub’ stumble leaves banks with giant trading losses

US-based Archegos Capital was forced to sell $20bn worth of stocks on Friday leading to losses at several large banks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3swRJG3

Two Australian cabinet ministers demoted after rape scandals

Move comes amid a groundswell of anger at pervasive culture of harassment and sexual violence, notably in government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rx6Yxp

China attacks Western nations, firms over Xinjiang cotton boycott

Officials warn companies against 'politicising their economic behaviour' amid Western concern over forced labour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QDR1se

Asian shares head higher, oil falls as Suez Canal ship re-floated

Salvage teams have freed a container ship stuck in the crucial waterway since last week, blocking hundreds of vessels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rvtWox

Stranded Ever Given back afloat in Suez Canal: Reports

The giant container ship has been stuck for a week, blocking one of the world's busiest waterways. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31s4d5J

India’s Maharashtra considers total lockdown as COVID cases rise

Indian state tightened travel restrictions and imposed night curfews as it reported almost two-thirds of national total. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w8oYl1

Two die in fresh Bangladesh protest violence over Modi’s visit

Two die in clashes between protesters and police, raising the death toll from protests against Indian PM's visit to 13. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rtWjTR

Brisbane heads into snap three-day COVID lockdown

Australia's third-biggest city announces strict stay-home order in bid to stamp out new cluster of cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3diYC7c

N Korea accuses UN of ‘double standard’ on missile tests

Senior diplomat says criticism of tests from Sanctions Committee 'negates' North Korea's right to 'self-defence'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sAsNxd

Armenia PM confirms he will step down to allow early election

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has faced months of protests, to step down in April to allow parliamentary vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tTxwue

‘Stakes extremely high’ as US readies for Chauvin trial

Trial of ex-cop charged in George Floyd's death, which sparked global protests, marks a ‘seminal’ moment, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31EJgEZ

Project Force: AI and the military – a friend or foe?

Artificial Intelligence is already part of our lives and it will play a key role in future wars. But is it safe? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ruRUQE

Inequality, race and pseudoscience

Geneticist Adam Rutherford and economist Faiza Shaheen discuss how to deconstruct racism and build a fairer world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cwM7WK

Tugs, dredgers continue work to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal

Egypt's president orders preparations for the possible removal of some of ship's cargo as teams struggle to free it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w75b5t

Philippines deploys air force as tensions over Chinese ships rise

Move comes after more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels were spotted off Whitsun Reef earlier this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QKHhN4

Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31pYPQC

‘Dark day’: Pakistan football HQ attacked, women’s event scrapped

The tussle for control of Pakistan football takes another turn after PFF head office attacked. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31qbwL9

Myanmar protests continue a day after more than 100 killed

Protesters in Myanmar return to streets following the bloodiest day since the military seized power in a February coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ftaO82

Is Ethiopia hurtling towards all-out ethnic conflict?

Intercommunal violence spikes in western regions as war in Tigray continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w4xLEH

Violent protests spread in Bangladesh after Modi visit

More than a dozen people injured after clashing with police after a two-day visit by India's PM Narendra Modi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cs91OI

Indonesia cathedral rocked by Palm Sunday suicide bombing

An Indonesian cathedral was rocked by a suicide bombing on Sunday as people inside celebrated the start of Holy Week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tVA9LS

Why are football teams protesting against Qatar 2022 World Cup?

Ahead of qualifiers, Norway, Germany and Netherlands footballers have protested Qatar's treatment of migrant workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39lJLYt

Has COVID-19 fatigue caused a third wave in Europe?

Europe seems to be starting a third wave of COVID-19 despite the vaccine rollout. Why? And what is the New York variant? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31tIryB

War-torn Syria rations fuel amid ongoing closure of Suez Canal

Blockage of the Suez Canal by stranded ship impacts oil imports to beleaguered Syria, already suffering fuel shortages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rvkb9C

Suspects arrested over killing of militia leader in eastern Libya

Authorities arrest two suspects over the killing of Mahmoud al-Werfalli, who was wanted by the ICC for war crimes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3flFTe8

Maidan Market: Indian sporting goods market fighting for survival

How one of India's largest sports-goods bazaars, located in Kolkata, is hoping to stay afloat after COVID restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m05JFu

The actress defying cultural norms to tell new stories in Iraq

Zahraa Ghandour and her mentor Hanaa Edwar have broken tradition to voice the struggles of women in their community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sHxd5H

Suspected suicide attack rocks Indonesia church, many wounded

At least nine wounded after an attacker detonates his explosives outside a packed church during Palm Sunday Mass. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cttkLN

Thousands attend Barcelona rock concert after COVID tests

5,000 fans at the show for Spanish indie band Love of Lesbian had to wear masks but social distancing was not required. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w7Ekq4

12 defence chiefs condemn Myanmar army after day of ‘mass murder’

Rare statement from defence chiefs of 12 countries came after Myanmar army killed 114 people in deadliest crackdown yet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ryRDfr

Hong Kong says BioNTech vaccine probe finds no systemic flaws

Hong Kong likely to resume vaccination next week after probe into defective packaging rules out systemic errors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3swIsNY

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w5Nfs0

Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim

Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w4S3Ol

Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39AWkj5

Zack Snyder’s Justice League: The visual effects challenges

Two Weta Digital experts explain how they updated the characters' look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u0GaHe

‘We have nothing’: Refugee camp fire devastates Rohingya, again

Refugees recount ordeal after blaze leaves thousands without a shelter, reawakens trauma of Myanmar army 2017 crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u4mker

Egypt revises death toll from train crash to 19

Initial death toll of 32 has been revised down while number of injured has risen to 185 people, health minister says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3svthoa

China sanctions US and Canadian officials over Xinjiang rebuke

Chinese government sanctions target three individuals and one entity from Canada and the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QIWiyW

Why hate crime convictions are so difficult to secure in US

There are growing calls for the suspect who killed six Asian women in Georgia to be charged with a hate crime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ru0CP2

Why are social media platforms silencing Kashmiri voices?

By shutting down the account of Kashmir Civitas, social networks are doing the bidding of the Indian government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qyz7aj

Philippines announces strict COVID lockdown in and around Manila

The measures will affect more than 24 million people, as more contagious COVID variants fuel a resurgence in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w1YuSd

Indian cricket legend Tendulkar tests positive for coronavirus

Tendulkar tests positive as infections continued to surge in the world's second most populous country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3crVzdZ

Iran and China sign 25-year cooperation agreement

Deal signed in Tehran is expected to increase bilateral trade and military cooperation as US rivals move to deepen ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3csZhnG

Belarus excluded from Eurovision over political entry

European Broadcasting Union says band representing country failed twice to submit entry in line with regulations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fjPB0r

Dr Sasa: Army leaders ‘underestimate’ the people of Myanmar

Myanmar's UN envoy Dr Sasa and Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews on how to re-establish democratic rule in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NYgPOZ

Building collapse in Egypt’s Cairo leaves several dead

Rescue workers search for survivors trapped under the rubble of an apartment block in the el-Salam neighbourhood. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31s4MMI

Dazed and confused: Europe’s troubled COVID vaccine rollout

Mixed messaging and misinformation hamper Europe's hesitant COVID-19 vaccine rollout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31r8G8G

India: Voting begins in Assam and West Bengal state elections

Polls open in two eastern states seen as critical for Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39kMq4S

Bangladesh deploys border guards after deadly anti-Modi protests

Move comes after several people killed during protests against a two-day visit by India's PM Modi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3crN3vf

Egypt: Plan made to use tide to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal

The vessel's Japanese owner said work crews were hoping to move the ship by taking advantage of tidal movements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31lspa1

Should vaccine makers give away patents to speed up rollout?

Vaccination is crucial to get a quarter of a billion people who lost their jobs during the pandemic back into work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fjJOI8

N Korea hits Biden’s ‘provocation’, threatens more arms build-up

US president condemns as UN violation Pyongyang's launch of two weapons from its east coast into Sea of Japan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31qIsmK

Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs

Over 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after ISIL attack

Several people reportedly dead after attack in Palma near a liquified natural gas site in Cabo Delgado province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lUfGUY

‘You could be shot in the head and back’: Myanmar army warns

Country braces for more violence on Saturday as military government put on an show to mark annual Armed Forces Day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m2XxV9

Turkey rejects Macron’s claim of election ‘interference’

Turkey condemns French president's claim that Ankara might meddle in next year's elections, dubbing it 'unjust'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3st8Isw

Dislodging Suez Canal ship said to need at least a week

It could take weeks to free Ever Given ship if cargo needs to be unloaded or extensive repairs made to the canal itself. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w3zlXt

US: Alabama tornadoes kill five, head towards Georgia

Tornadoes arise from early spring 'supercell' storms, leaving destroyed homes in their wake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fmpQNb

International football returns to Libya after seven-year hiatus

Libyan football fans enjoy the return of international football, despite their side's 5-2 defeat to Tunisia in Benghazi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cmSGL7

Philippines, Vietnam press China over South China Sea activities

Philippine president urged to take a firmer stand towards Beijing as expert warns of Chinese 'occupation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31lB8cc

Houthis launch attacks on Saudi oil facilities, military sites

Saudi Arabia says it plans to take action after Yemen's Houthis said they targeted several Aramco terminals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QxIh6Y

Arab Spring Cartoon: Citizen Journalism from Syria to Sudan

What can we learn from the failures and successes of revolutions in the Arab world over the last 10 years? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39jpMtH

Emerging economies delay clean energy move as oil prices rise

Large economies have pledged at least $292bn in COVID relief for fossil-fuel intensive industries, researchers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d6av0p

Anger in Bangladesh as India’s Modi attends 50th Independence Day

Modi begins two-day tour for Golden Jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence, but visit preceded by protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fgMbvi

Fears of prolonged Suez Canal blockage drive oil prices higher

Salvage firm says giant ship blocking Suez Canal, among busiest channels for oil and fuels, could take weeks to free. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31hYaAN

Final Israeli election results confirm deadlock

Final tally shows PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies eight seats short of a majority to lead country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QwSVea

Dislodging Suez Canal ship ‘could take weeks’: Live

Fears mount that it could take weeks to dislodge Ever Given, which would squeeze supplies of crude and refined products. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fgtqIv

Biden says N Korea at top of US agenda after banned missile test

In first press conference since taking office, Biden cautions Pyongyang as it confirms test of 'tactical projectile'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39hfxpE

Africa-bound: Ships set for costly detour amid Suez blockage

Shippers are concerned that a vessel blocking the Suez Canal could take weeks to dislodge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Pc9KL7

Ethiopia PM Abiy says Eritrea to withdraw troops from Tigray

Ethiopia's prime minister announced Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Tigray region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3st3Qnw

Biden ‘can’t picture’ US troops in Afghanistan next year

President Joe Biden gives his clearest signal yet that he would not meet a May 1 deadline to pull out all the US troops. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31hivpK

US Congress piles pressure on Big Tech CEOs over misinformation

Twitter's Dorsey takes some responsibility for Capitol Hill riot, while Facebook's and Alphabet's chiefs deflect blame. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vYTFJt

Death toll in Myanmar’s post-coup crackdown surpasses 300

Monitoring group says 320 people have been killed as military tries to suppress protests with many shot in the head. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tUIZJV

African elephants face extinction amid poaching, habitat loss

Number of forest elephants - found mostly in Central Africa - has fallen by 86 percent over the last 30 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d4xV6o

Nearly 100 years of lighting the Olympic flame

The Olympic flame's journey from Olympia to the opening ceremony has been central to the Games for nearly 100 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P7fd60

China targets UK with sanctions for Xinjiang ‘disinformation’

Foreign ministry says nine individuals and four groups subject to immediate sanctions and threatens further action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d6soMt

Bafta Games Awards 2021: Hades takes Best Game

The Ancient Greek action adventure won big on the night with five awards in total. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39fZok6

Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'

Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PbtGxE

Africa experienced 30% rise in COVID cases during 2nd wave: Study

Loosening of public health measures probably contributed to the higher cases, the research published in the Lancet said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3skRcXn

Bolsonaro under pressure as Brazil COVID deaths top 300,000

Latin American nation becomes the second country to reach the grim milestone after the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lNPJXf

Rohingya made homeless by devastating Bangladesh camp blaze

Monday's fire in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district, home to world's biggest refugee settlement, made 45,000 homeless. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ckkCj5

Timeline: North Korea’s weaponised diplomacy

North Korea has ramped up missile tests since Kim Jong Un became leader 10 years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tXJX8p

Scepticism, hope as Tokyo Olympic torch relay kicks off in Japan

Japan's PM hopes 'momentum rises in all regions' as torch relay begins despite public opposition to Tokyo Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rgeKvr

New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed

The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3riqAVB

China's Tencent revenues surge thanks to gaming boom

The Chinese technology giant has also seen a big rise in international sales as it expands overseas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3skwXcv

Big investors shun Deliveroo over workers' rights

Two of the UK's biggest investors won't invest in the delivery firm over concerns about workers' rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d3fHBZ

Intel chief wants to make chips for Apple and other rivals

The chip-maker is to create a new business focused on serving third-party clients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PlKh1D

Twitter: Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets

Malaysian tycoon says Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet is "a piece of human history". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fe0QHx

Yemen crisis: The devastating impact of six years of war

Yemenis reveal how six brutal years of air raids, mortars, gunfire, fear and destruction have devastated their lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31i9DQQ

Is Minari the movie to unite America?

The success of the film comes at a time when Asian Americans are facing increasing harassment in the U.S. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lPywfV

Suez Canal still blocked, causing massive shipping jam: Live

Container ship continues to choke traffic in Suez Canal, creating one of the worst shipping jams seen in years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Pu7wq9

India’s infrastructure king: Adani sees world’s top wealth surge

Billionaire Gautam Adani is investing in airports, data centres and defence, seen by India's Modi as economically vital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3smwtCK

Chinese hackers used Facebook to spy on Uighurs abroad, firm says

Facebook says hackers used site to lure activists, journalists, dissidents to other ones containing links to malware. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tUQHE6

China mulls new state-backed firm to oversee tech data: Report

Move by central bank would mark a significant tightening of regulators' grip over China's rapidly growing online firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3soQYOY

US to blacklist two Myanmar military-linked conglomerates: Report

US Treasury to sanction the firms and freeze their assets in US after military coup and deadly crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31eUJuH

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine 76% effective in new US trial analysis

New analysis from vaccine developer uses latest data and follows rebuke from US health officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fd9pCM

UN confirms report on Saudi threat against Khashoggi investigator

Saudi official reportedly made the threat against Agnes Callamard during a meeting with UN officials in Geneva. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lNtnoG

Explainer: What the UNHRC resolution means for Sri Lanka

Rights groups say human rights resolution vital in seeking justice for war crime victims and a 'huge blow' for Colombo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sp4NNE

AI at work: Staff 'hired and fired by algorithm'

The TUC is calling for fresh legal protections to cover artificial intelligence in the workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fbJA5T

Apple Music 'saylists' to help with speech issues

The project, from Warner Music, aims to use lyrics to help young people learn tricky sounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3chbL1w

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles into sea

S Korea, Japan and US confirm Thursday launch with Japanese saying at least two banned ballistic missiles were fired. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31ernN1

Eritrean troops killed more than 100 civilians in Tigray: Rights group

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says the soldiers killed the civilians in Axum in late November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rhuhuL

Suez canal blockage sends oil prices rebounding after sell-off

The grounding of a container ship in the vital waterway has blocked traffic, raising fears of crude supply disruptions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31d7CFn

Does intelligent life exist beyond Earth?

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb makes the case for extraterrestrial intelligence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PlawVV

Suez Canal: Ships being diverted to old channel

Traffic diverted to an older channel after large ship runs aground blocking vessels passing through the busy waterway. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PkXuIa

Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits

The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rkbTS2

India devotees celebrate Holi festival, ignore COVID restrictions

Though Holi is celebrated on a particular day, March 29 this year, it is a week-long affair in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lSWGGE

Dubai’s deputy ruler Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid dies

Sheikh Hamdan, also UAE's finance minister, had been been unwell for months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sjqyhw

France to reopen embassy in Libya after nearly seven years

French president pledges support for Libya's interim's government after meeting with the head of the interim presidency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lJaqnj

Israel military hits ‘Hamas positions’ in Gaza

Israeli fighter jets carry out raids on what its army said were 'Hamas rocket manufacturing site and military post'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39djHPs

Chinese tech giant Tencent’s boss met antitrust officials: Report

The meeting signals widening scrutiny of China's technology firms amid crackdown on alleged monopolistic practices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lMWpER

Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online

The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lItu57

China's biggest car brand to launch rival to Tesla

Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vUlPFy

GameStop sales struggle after trading frenzy

GameStop provides its first financial update since it became the subject of a trading frenzy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OYYrpu

Netanyahu’s future unclear as Israel election threatens deadlock

Exit polls from Israel's fourth election in two years show a parliament divided between pro- and anti-Netanyahu blocs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vUcpd3

‘India desires cordial relations’: Modi in letter to Pakistan PM

India's Narendra Modi writes to Imran Khan on Pakistan Day as rare peace overtures continue between the two nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OTNQMR

Suez Canal blocked after massive container ship runs aground

200,000-tonne Ever Given en route from the Red Sea ran aground after the ship suffered a blackout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w4Gdns

In $20bn push, Intel hopes to make US chip-making great again

Intel plans to build two factories in Arizona in challenge to Taiwanese, South Korean advanced chip-making giants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31dinYw

Girl shot dead by security forces in Myanmar military crackdown

Seven year old is youngest of at least 20 children killed following February 1 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PkBw7Z

Hong Kong, Macau stop using BioNTech vaccine amid packaging issue

Temporary suspension comes as cap defect reported as authorities say there is no issue with vaccine's safety. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QA9bLC

North Korea tested missiles over the weekend: US, South Korea

US, which is reviewing its North Korea policy, downplays tests with President Joe Biden saying 'nothing has changed'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f9BfzO

Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams

More than 400,000 frauds and other cyber-crimes have been reported to police during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QpOJNg

YouTube drug-taking, sweary rap ad banned by ASA

The video, which appeared on YouTube, is banned for breaking rules on offensive content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pm85Cu

Police raid home of vaccine text fraudster

More than 6,000 cases of Covid-related fraud and cyber-crime have been recorded by the UK's police forces during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rbKx0h

Chinese search giant Baidu’s shares stage muted Hong Kong debut

Baidu is the latest US-listed Chinese firm to seek a Hong Kong listing as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PnYQlu

Sex acts filmed in Australia’s parliament rock Morrison’s gov’t

News outlets say male staff set up a Facebook group to share images and video of sex acts performed in Parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cb8XCN

Fleeing Myanmar: ‘We defied orders to kill anti-coup protesters’

Raising a three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance, Myanmar police officers recount escape to India after the coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/399XhhM

Israel votes in fourth election in two years

During Israel's 72-year history, no single party list of candidates has been able to form a governing majority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qs2n2t

Timeline: Major US mass shootings in the past decade

A list of major mass shootings in the United States in recent history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f55Iia

US city of Evanston to pay reparation to Black residents

Evanston votes in favour of payments to Black residents as a form of reparations for housing discrimination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3siwaZy

Thousands of Rohingya homes burn as fire sweeps Bangladesh camps

Hundreds of shanties gutted, leaving thousands homeless, as devastating fire races through the sprawling camps. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cet7fv

Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet

Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tMW4F0

Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31lZtid

Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OYrNEz

More evacuations amid ‘catastrophic’ floods in eastern Australia

Authorities extend flood and severe weather warnings to more areas, send helicopters to rescue stranded people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31merop

New Zealand gov’t tackles property speculators with new rules

The move comes as surging property prices keep homes out of reach of first-time buyers and people on lower incomes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f30zY4

India, Pakistan hold water-sharing talks amid thaw in frozen ties

In a further sign of rapprochement, the rivals to hold the first meeting in three years on rights to Indus River water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QzNVWt

Car bomb, corruption, COVID: ‘Sordid’ drama rocks India’s Mumbai

Claims of graft, a suspicious death and a bomb threat against India's richest man has transfixed the media for weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rd6zQj

US climate adviser meets energy industry to align climate goals

Oil and gas industry representatives and White House officials discussed emissions and plans to decarbonise the economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d2npwa

US mulls $4 trillion jobs, infrastructure spending plan: Report

Raising taxes on companies and the wealthy will be central to funding the package, sources tell Reuters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/398KZ9v

‘I wish I would die’: Syrian refugees tortured in Lebanon

Lebanese military intelligence officers committed violations against Syrian refugees including torture, Amnesty says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/319W9X6

Myanmar activists hold candle-lit vigil as US targets army unit

At least eight people, including a 15-year-old boy, were reportedly killed in Myanmar's second city of Mandalay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/316f1GD

US economy healing but not fully recovered: Federal Reserve chief

Jerome Powell says 'elevated' unemployment rate of 6.2% 'underestimates the shortfall', underscoring stimulus policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cYDzqv

Germany to extend COVID-19 curbs, impose Easter lockdown

Chancellor Angela Merkel announces new measures after marathon talks with state premiers over coronavirus surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OQ1dO3

Photos of crowded US detention centres put pressure on Biden

Images show people packed together in border detention centres as they wait for documents to be processed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/319Opoc

US: 10 killed at Boulder supermarket shooting, suspect arrested

Authorities say victims included a police officer and say they do not have details on the killer's motive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tJ6upi

Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3967eg9

Saudi-led coalition intensifies Yemen air raids, hits grains port

Six injured after raids hit Houthi-controlled Salif grains port, a warehouse, and a food company's living quarters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/315TSwc

Mauritania re-establishes diplomatic ties with Qatar

Mauritania had followed Saudi Arabia and its allies in cutting diplomatic relations with Qatar in June 2017. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NCyBXI

Deforestation: The $53bn threat to agri-businesses

Deforestation and extreme weather are two of the risks that could lead to losses for firms, a survey of 500 firms found. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/391uiN2

Second COVID surge grips India on ‘people’s curfew’ anniversary

India reports 46,951 cases, the highest single-day rise since November, and 212 deaths, the most since early January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vQKOJU

US House antitrust panel has new rules to curb big tech: Report

Strategy aims to produce several small bills to thwart technology firms fighting one large piece of legislation: Source. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lBMZfv

Seen from the sky: Polluted waters around the world

As the UN marks World Water Day, aerial pictures reveal the dramatic impact of pollution on waterways around the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/393gG48

For Indian women jobseekers, COVID has been a mixed blessing

Remote work has allowed more Indian women to take up paid employment but also increased competition and their workload. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OSUBhC

Australia parliament debates motion on Uighur abuses in Xinjiang

Motion calls for a UN inquiry into Uighur internment and urges Australia not to profit from forced labour in Xinjiang. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3smiEnX

Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time

Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c74IIA

Police warn students to avoid science website

Universities are urged to block a science research website, which police say could put data at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lyyfOE

Infographic: How has the world changed since COVID-19?

From health to economics and education, here are 13 graphics that quantify how the coronavirus changed the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lGgtci

Taiwan kicks off COVID vaccination campaign with AstraZeneca jab

Taiwan's premier receives first shot in bid to boost public confidence in a vaccine that has had a troubled rollout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3raekGC

Slump in gold prices draws shoppers across Asia

Retailers are snapping up more gold to cater to buyers who had been holding off their purchases for the past year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s5rMgm

Turkish lira plunges after Erdogan sacks central bank chief

Sacked governor Agbal had raised interest rates to rein in inflation; analysts fear new chief may reverse rate hikes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OWlcdF

UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'

Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s5oFFc

Congo’s opposition candidate Kolelas dies a day after elections

The leading opposition candidate was receiving treatment for coronavirus at a Brazzaville hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OLPz6N

UAE brokering secret India-Pakistan peace roadmap: Officials

India-Pakistan ceasefire deal a milestone in secret talks brokered by the UAE that began months earlier, say officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3saHyXs

Singapore’s Balakrishnan on regional tour amid Myanmar crisis

Foreign minister's regional tour comes amid continuing unrest in Myanmar following the February 1 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3segTZK

'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c7JNVZ

Philippine troops kill Abu Sayyaf leader, rescue hostages

Four Indonesians had been held by group notorious for kidnapping for ransom for more than a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31hU6k5

Thousands more evacuate as Sydney faces deluge

Rivers burst their banks after days of torrential rain with forecasters warning of more rain to come in Australian city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ONekj2

Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f1gyG0

COVID’s lost learning: 70 million children face reading crisis

Analysis by the ONE campaign shows over half the world's 10-year-olds could be unable to read by the end of 2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tHbsmn

Turkey’s new central bank boss to hold talks with bankers: Report

In first remarks after leadership overhaul, Kavcioglu said bank will keep setting policy to permanently lower inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/310Sk6H

Saudi oil giant Aramco’s profits plunge nearly 45% amid pandemic

COVID-19 took heavy toll on Aramco but firm still made profit of $49bn and will pay shareholders dividends worth $75bn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ND500t

Can India solve the world’s COVID-19 vaccine shortage?

A row is brewing between rich and developing countries over vaccine intellectual property. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cTL8P9

US defence chief Austin makes unannounced Afghanistan visit

Austin expected to meet President Ghani and other senior government officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3152W4h

Is there a link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots?

Dr Khan explains why the European Medicines Agency has declared AstraZeneca’s vaccine to be 'safe and effective'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/310bd9T

Several killed in gov’t attack on hospital in Syria’s Idlib

Five civilians, including a child, were killed after government forces fired on a hospital in the rebel-held province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/312hcuL

Houthis admit their forces caused fire at Yemen migrant centre

Group says 11 security personnel detained in connection with the blaze that left at least 45 migrants dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/392pbMO

New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OS2OCS

The revolutionary and the shoulders upon which she stands

Civic change agent Sarah Williams tells the story of the grandmother who inspires her to fight for racial justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sjZv5G

Canada’s Tories reject proposal to add climate change to policy

In virtual conference, 54 percent of the party's delegates vote against adding 'climate change is real' to policy book. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s22U9j

Saudi coalition launches air raids on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital

Saudi-led coalition carries out fresh air strikes against Iran-aligned group amid escalating fighting in Yemen's Marib. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lBjIlh

The history of the duster and my trailblazing grandmother

So different from the women she grew up with, my grandmother rocked a hot pink housecoat while pursuing her career. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Parsyu

Myanmar doctors kick off day of protests with dawn march

The rising death toll in Myanmar forces anti-coup protesters to turn to novel ways to show their opposition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QrOeCw

Long-dormant volcano that came to life in Iceland

Volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula flared to life in the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 900 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QrASGr

Record rains, flooding prompt evacuations in Australia

New South Wales state has issued more evacuation orders following the worst flooding in decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vJVEBh

Pro-Kurdish MP holed up in Turkey’s parliament for days detained

HDP lawmaker Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu had stayed in parliament for four nights to protest against stripping of MP status. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NATxOS

Icelandic volcano subsiding after first eruption in 900 years

Authorities say the eruption of a long-dormant volcano is easing and should not interfere with air travel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Ze8PY

Anti-lockdown protests break out in Europe amid new COVID wave

As European countries brace for another wave of infections, new coronavirus restrictions are triggering unrest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38XRGLl

Polls open in Congo as main opposition party boycotts election

President Nguesso seeking to extend his 36-year reign while critics say vote won't be free and fair. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vMVXen

Foreign interference in the Palestinian elections

Several foreign players are seeking to influence the outcome of the Palestinian elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cR09RY

Philippines says 220 Chinese vessels spotted at disputed reef

Manila expresses ​concern about overfishing, destruction of marine environment, and risks to safety of navigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tII0N4

Evacuations ordered in Sydney amid ‘one-in-100-year floods’

Australian city braces for its worst flooding in decades as record rainfall causes its largest dam to overflow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/315TQ7i

Congo: Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas hospitalised with COVID-19

Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas says he's 'fighting death' after being diagnosed with COVID-19 on eve of presidential vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tTgZXl

Worsening violence in western Ethiopia forcing civilians to flee

Civilians in western Ethiopia say they plan to relocate after spate of attacks targeting people of ethnic Amhara origin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vKD4ZK

Thailand: Police disperse protesters calling for monarchy reform

Pro-democracy protesters gathered near the Grand Palace in Bangkok to demand reforms and the release of activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vM32w0

Guinea-Bissau’s plan to lift logging ban sparks fears for forests

Government proposal to lift moratorium raises concern among activists who fear a return to 2012-2015 timber felling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QjRYpr

Ecuador’s health minister resigns after just 19 days

Ecuador is one of a few nations in South America embroiled in scandals over coronavirus vaccine queue-jumping. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OT0GdV

Russian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot

He allegedly offered an employee $1m (£721,000) to install ransomware at a Nevada battery plant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vFeHwF

Anger, condemnation after Turkey exits treaty to protect women

Since last year, women have taken to the streets calling on the government to stick to the convention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c1FX0i

EU threatens to ban AstraZeneca exports if vaccines not delivered

EU chief says AstraZeneca could see its COVID vaccine exports blocked if it does not meet its contractual obligations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vI7T1d

Overseas fans banned from Tokyo Olympics over COVID fears

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed last year to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P8MFbV

Qatar: Reforms to labour laws have ‘transformed’ the market

Qatar’s new minimum wage law, the latest in a series of recent labour reforms, comes into effect. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tKzmxz

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tests positive for COVID

The 68 year-old Pakistani premier is self-isolating after contracting COVID-19 two days after being vaccinated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30ZMa6D

How a surfing revolution is riding the wave in India

Despite obstacles, surfing is seeking a bigger base in India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OQnnzy

Congo heading to polls as Nguesso seeks to extend 36-year reign

Longtime president expected to see off challenge from six other candidates and win Sunday's vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38YMfw2

High-risk news coverage: Reporting the crackdown in Myanmar

Myanmar’s military leaders are deploying forces, both armed and digital, to stifle news coverage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c3Rts3

Thanks to vaccines, this Newroz we have reason to be hopeful

The incredible vaccine rollout taking place across the UK has given us reason to be hopeful. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eZL1EC

Turkey’s Erdogan sacks central bank governor after rate hike

Turkey's president fires Naci Agbal after just four months on the job following surprise increase in interest rates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s7CKSx

Largest asteroid of 2021 to make closest approach to Earth

Scientist advise people not to panic as the giant rock makes its closest approach on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3luV45G

Can Mario Draghi put a stop to Italy’s economic decline?

Italy’s economy has deep-rooted issues but its new prime minister has a reputation for turning around hopeless causes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tyCaNS

Bolsonaro asks court to reverse Brazil’s COVID-19 restrictions

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll has increased sharply in recent weeks, to more than 290,000, second only to that of the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eXQ5sN

Allies of El Salvador’s Bukele win absolute majority in Congress

El Salvador's populist leader extends power as first president in nearly three decades to have a majority in Congress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lzMAKk

Turkey pulls out of treaty protecting women from violence

Politicians claim charter damages family unity, encourages divorce and acceptance of the LGBT community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f2pQBB

Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall erupts, lighting up sky near Reykjavik

Public advised to stay away and the main road from the capital region to Keflavik airport was temporarily closed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tDGdsl

EU set to sanction Myanmar military officials for coup

At least 11 Myanmar officials face sanctions for coup as UN official proposes cut in army's access to weapons, money. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Z6rOa

Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vHLZeh

Profile: Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s new president

Tanzania's soft-spoken vice president sworn in as the country’s first female president after the death of John Magufuli. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQ7px9

Sarah Everard murder highlights threats faced by minority women

Government figures show Black Britons and people of mixed ethnicities are more likely to experience sexual assault. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c2QmJ2

Is Narendra Modi dismantling democracy in India?

We challenge BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on India’s crackdown on dissent, and discuss the crisis in Lebanon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s4hWv8

Shamima Begum and the conditionality of British citizenship

The decision to revoke Begum’s citizenship demonstrated how racialised bodies are always in a limbo state in Britain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vGWEpF

Turkish police detain pro-Kurdish HDP officials, rights activist

Move comes days after a top public prosecutor demanded the dissolution of the HDP, the third-largest party in Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bYX7Mc

‘Radical change’: Leaders call for measures to tackle inequality

New study shows that the ranks of the global middle class fell for the first time since the 1990s, widening inequality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NCZ6fS

Asian stocks, oil prices fall sharply as inflation concerns mount

Investors fear swift consumer demand bounce coupled with trillions of dollars in stimulus may drive up inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vQQBz4

Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option

Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OL57aE

Overthrown Myanmar politicians eye ICC probe over killings

Calls to probe crimes against humanity mount as more anti-coup protesters killed, wounded and detained in crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vIpjus

COVID pushed 32 million Indians out of middle class: Pew research

Number of Indians in the middle class, or those earning between $10-$20 a day, shrank by about 32 million, study says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lD4MTG

Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy in central Mexico

The killing by suspected gang members is Mexico's biggest single slaying of law enforcement since October 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38SgPqU

Tanzania swears in new president after sudden death of Magufuli

Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as president on Friday, after the sudden death of John Magufuli. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38VIJm0

Pakistan army chief says ‘it is time to bury the past’ with India

In a rare conciliatory note, General Bajwa calls for peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute and talks with New Delhi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQT1VF

Amnesty condemns Xinjiang’s ‘tragedy of Uighur family separation’

Rights group says China's crackdown in Xinjiang is preventing exiled Uighur parents from reuniting with their children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30UFsyH

In Afghan delegation for Moscow talks, ‘only one woman in room’

Politician Habiba Sarabi only woman in 12-member delegation of Afghan government and leaders attending Moscow talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30YjDi0

World Bank rolls out COVID vaccine funds for poor Asian nations

Afghanistan to receive $113m, Bangladesh $500m and $75m for Nepal to vaccinate their populations against the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eUesrn

Ordered to stay home, Manila’s children face risks beyond COVID

Depression, sexual abuse among the challenges young Filipinos face as they wait out the pandemic cooped up at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eTYg9C

N Korea to cut ties with Malaysia over US extradition ruling

Reclusive nation calls move by Malaysian court 'nefarious' but does not say whether it will close its embassy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38THjIy

Canadian Michael Spavor awaits verdict after China spying trial

Proceedings in Dandong lasted just two hours with fellow Canadian Michael Kovrig due to face court on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30XCtpy

Amid Myanmar’s post-coup crisis, armed rebellion brews

Military power grab appears to be uniting Myanmar people against a shared enemy, increasing the risk of armed conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38QV6zJ

US, China top diplomats trade rebukes in testy first talks

Depth of divide between two global giants publicly exposed as talks get under way in snowy Anchorage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vCXcNf

Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s1hT3t

The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c06ewf

Offensive by Yemen’s Houthis threatens IDP camps in Marib

Push by rebels for oil-rich Marib threatens to displace at least 385,000 people, according to the UN migration agency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tppgBY

New Zealand: Surviving a Massacre

Two years after New Zealand’s deadly mosque shootings, we return to find out how those most deeply affected are coping. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/310r1cp

Once an outperformer, New Zealand faces double-dip recession

Measures that helped New Zealand weather COVID, including closing its borders to tourism, are now hurting its economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rY3Ag1

UN lifts 2021 economic growth forecast on COVID recovery hopes

Policymakers seem determined to contain COVID and speed up relief measures but calls for austerity already growing: UN from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eQnXrw

Mexico warns OAS not to interfere in Bolivia’s internal affairs

Criticism of OAS comes as former Bolivian President Jeanine Anez faces charges of fomenting a coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eO3FPz

Pakistan receives second batch of 500,000 vaccines from China

Second donation of Sinopharm coronavirus vaccines brings the country's total supply to one million shots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30WQkwd

Suspect charged with murder over Atlanta spa shootings

The shootings appear to be at 'intersection of gender-based violence, misogyny and xenophobia,' says US politician. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38QXVkn

Openreach price rules aim to boost full-fibre net rollout

Regulator Ofcom will not cap Openreach's fees for full-fibre connections for at least 10 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ty9qoI

Families forced into a deadly spiral in Central African Republic

Renewed violence across the CAR following December elections has led to a growing humanitarian crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38U5YwD

Tokyo 2020 official quits in ‘Olympig’ jibe at female comedian

Creative director had suggested popular plus-size celebrity Naomi Watanabe appear as a pig at the opening. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30THlvI

From trash to treasure: The Nigerians recycling waste into wealth

As the world struggles to manage its waste, residents of Ibadan present alternative ways to recycle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OZF6Eq

GameStop: Reddit users investing in gorilla conservation

WallStreetBets users flooded a conservation organisation with donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bWBdsZ

The Casteless Collective: India’s musical activists

A protest music band from southern India emerges as an exciting headline act to highlight social issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NtzLox

Three killed, 11 wounded as Afghan gov’t bus bombed in Kabul

Bombing comes on day Afghan government, Taliban and key countries, including US and Russia, gather in Moscow for talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bTt48C

Myanmar military to bring fresh charges against Aung San Suu Kyi

Overthrown civilian leader's lawyer dismisses 'groundless' claims she took $550,000 from property developer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OZBMJs

India sticks to AstraZeneca vaccine ‘with full vigour’

Government expert says India's health ministry is aware of potential blood clot issue but he had 'no concern at all'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Xfs5K

UN chief appoints personal envoy to Afghanistan

Antonio Guterres names veteran French diplomat Jean Arnault as his personal envoy to Afghanistan ahead of Moscow talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P3JzpA

Taiwan clears AstraZeneca vaccine, shots might start on Monday

Taiwan says it has completed checks on AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, which some European countries have suspended. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bTgpT8

North Korea says no talks with US while ‘hostile policy’ in place

Pyongyang rebuffs US effort as US top diplomat says both pressure, diplomatic options on the table on North Korea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qXgVDO

Indonesian schoolgirls ‘bullied’ into religious clothing: Report

Human Rights Watch finds students are often coerced or bullied into adhering to religious dress codes at school. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OAdCFH

‘What we were afraid of’: Asian American women condemn attacks

Deadly shootings in Atlanta come as Asian American women are bearing brunt of rise in hate incidents across the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NrVJIq

Moviegoers, rejoice! AMC to reopen nearly all US theatres Friday

The reopening comes after the cinema chain’s toughest year ever, in which AMC came close to filing for bankruptcy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tviHxz

Brazil records over 90,000 new COVID cases in a single day

Brazilian President Bolsonaro faces mounting pressure as coronavirus infections and deaths continue to mount. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qYuoew

‘A total collapse’: Alarm as COVID deaths mount in Bosnia

The Sarajevo canton has recorded the highest rate of coronavirus cases and deaths in the Western Balkans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bUQhal

Russia calls US intel report on election meddling ‘baseless’

The report directly linked President Vladimir Putin to attempts to swing the 2020 US election in Donald Trump's favour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cEnGW0

Libya arms embargo ‘totally ineffective’: UN

UN panel of experts says violations of arms embargo are 'extensive, blatant and with complete disregard for sanctions'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38PkUfx

Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags

Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cGQUDO

Born rebels: From Rosa Luxemburg to Palestine’s Azza Qasem

How a revolutionary Polish socialist killed in 1919 inspired a Palestinian women's rights activist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f16tJp

US sanctions 24 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

US says latest sanctions underscore its 'deep concern' over China's moves to undermine Hong Kong electoral system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ePokT9

Cuomo should resign if probe proves sexual harassment: Biden

The New York governor has been accused sexually harassing and behaving inappropriately with multiple women. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cKoM2q

Iran’s Zarif slams UK ‘hypocrisy’ over nuclear warhead plan

Iran's FM slams UK PM who expressed concern about Iran's nuclear project after announcing to boost nuclear stockpiles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38NAyIr

Tunisian President Saied to visit Libya to back ‘democratic path’

The Tunisian president's visit - the first since 2012 - comes days after unity government was sworn in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Os9jx

UN team visits remote Bangladesh island where Rohingya relocated

Delegation on three-day visit to Bhasan Char island in Bay of Bengal where Bangladesh moved more than 13,000 refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lmqqeL

Blinken to make US’s ‘tough approach’ clear in first China talks

In Alaska talks, US officials will make clear 'deep concerns' about China's actions in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Taiwan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38P9t7u

Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at 3 US spas

At least eight killed in three separate incidents in Georgia amid recent spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eO9Ent

Banned Chinese firms look to US courts after Xiaomi win: Report

A US court halted Chinese phone maker Xiaomi's inclusion on a list of firms subject to an investment ban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bYRbTz

China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NtGyP4

Mental health and scams: 'I'd have paid anything to make me feel better'

A charity calls for protection against online scams, as one victim tells of how she was pressurised to pay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bVO3Yy

India reports highest daily rise in COVID cases in three months

Nearly 62 percent of infections in past 24 hours and 46 percent of deaths reported in the western state of Maharashtra. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tqG7UY

New Delhi world’s most polluted capital for the third year: Study

Indian capital most polluted for third straight year in 2020, according to a Swiss group that measures air quality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cLMATU

Taiwan boosts South China Sea deployments, gets submarine nod

Newly appointed Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says China 'capable of starting a war' and Taiwan must be ready. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eHZIfg

Japan court makes landmark ruling on same-sex marriage

Court says not allowing same sex marriage is 'unconstitutional' in major victory for LGBTQ community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qTzo4h

Philippines closes border to foreigners, some citizens over COVID

Country is battling a surge in cases linked to new variants and has imposed curfews and movement restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38O7LmY

‘Desperate need’: PNG to get Australia vaccines amid COVID surge

Australia asks European Union to dive 1 million of its AstraZeneca vaccine doses to PNG, where COVID-19 is straining the health system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QeezE3

Bitcoin ad banned for 'misleading pensioners'

The ad targeted individuals who were unlikely to know the risks involved, a watchdog's ruling said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lv8DSz

Museum Alive: App brings a dinosaur to your living room

The augmented reality app, Museum Alive, allows users to experience a prehistoric world up close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30MFOHQ

More protesters killed in Myanmar as military tightens grip

Martial law imposed in Myanmar as protester death toll rises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30K86mc

Oscars: Riz Ahmed first Muslim to bag Best Actor nomination

Ahmed plays a rock drummer who loses his hearing in the movie Sound of Metal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rRRLbd

In Myanmar, rising food and fuel prices endanger the poor: UN

Up to 35 percent hikes in food, fuel prices since the coup make it harder for the poor to feed themselves: UN agency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38MRLBM

Houthi ballistic missiles target Saudi Arabia, says coalition

Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired two missiles, which landed in uninhabited border areas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tivwv8

Philippines battles COVID surge a year after protracted lockdown

Evening curfews imposed in Manila as the country reports highest number of daily coronavirus cases in seven months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rTML5A

Online abuse: 'I found out my husband had indecent images'

People are urged to look out for signs family members are viewing illegal images online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OUgdtU

COVID forces India-England T20 cricket matches in empty stadium

Three remaining Twenty20 games to be played behind closed doors because of the rise in cases, BCCI says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3czxb94

Venezuela won’t authorise AztraZeneca vaccine due to safety fears

The decision comes after several European countries, including France, Germany and Italy, halted AstraZeneca rollouts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qVdldo

Can Africa get on the esports map?

Gamers discuss the successes and challenges of growing the sport on the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NmB5cF

Aid cuts by US, other donors could imperil Afghan gov’t: Watchdog

International aid to Afghanistan decreased from a high of $6.7bn in 2011 to $4.2bn in 2019, the World Bank data shows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OAL6Ug

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7vdoO

Tinder to introduce in-app background checks

One of the world's most popular dating apps will add the paid service later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3czjcQn

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vvpJUU

China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure

Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OUKEQw

Asian stocks rise, track US gains before Federal Reserve meeting

Investors are looking for clues as to whether the Federal Reserve plans to tighten monetary policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cHbxQm

Facebook strikes deal with Murdoch’s News Corp in Australia

It is the first large media outlet with a Facebook deal under new laws on fees social media giants must pay for news. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eJxd0Q

Thailand, Australia stick with AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

Thailand and Australia say they will stick with AstraZeneca jab as WHO urges countries to continue using the vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cAkkDw

US calls for deeper Japan ties as China, N Korea cast shadow

Secretary of State highlights US-Japan ties as he stresses vulnerabilities in global supply chain amid pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tuGlup

China wants Jack Ma’s Alibaba to shed media assets: Report

The government is reportedly worried about the tech giant's influence over public opinion, especially on social media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OUF3tu

Families plan funerals, children reported among Myanmar dead

Monitoring group says three children among 74 killed on Sunday, with 20 more deaths reported on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tlWh1O

N Korea warns US to ‘avoid causing a stink’ if it wants peace

Comments from Kim Jong Un's sister come as US secretary of atate visits Japan and South Korea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30JvUXm

Midnight Oil project aims to put Indigenous voices centre stage

Veteran band working with Aboriginal performers to campaign for an Indigenous voice to Australia's parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3liSZtv

So you want a career in building computer games?

A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qQma8g

Iran tells UN it was not behind attacks on US interests in Iraq

Several rockets hit a military base in Erbil, northern Iraq last month, killing a foreign civilian contractor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38X0cKX

Syria marks 10 years since uprising broke out

Syrians mark the 10th anniversary of the start of its uprising-turned-war that has killed half a million people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rNrYkj

India records this year’s worst single-day spike in COVID cases

Highest daily rise in 85 days as Maharashtra state imposes partial lockdowns and restrictions amid a rise in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38CYe1O

Labour law changes: Are Qatar’s migrant workers better off?

Six months after Qatar abolished need for an NOC to switch jobs, migrant workers tell of their continued struggle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Q5fzKD

The female Afghan tech entrepreneurs inspiring each other

The leader of the Afghan Dreamers robotics team and her mentor describe the challenge of building low-cost ventilators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eEQb8A

Thousands march across Australia demanding justice for women

Protests follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the country's parliament that shocked the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qHueIs

Small is still beautiful: Prospects of a post-pandemic world

What does 'return to normalcy' really mean? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3voBxIu

Turkey says civilians wounded in Syrian missile raids

Defence ministry says missiles fired from air base in Aleppo under Syrian gov't control struck al-Bab and Jarablus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bJVWjB

Then and now: 10 Syrians recount a decade of war in pictures

Monday marks 10 years since Syrians took to the streets to protest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cAjYg0

Senegalese music legend Thione Seck dies at 66

Thione Ballago Seck, from a family of "griot" singers, was one of the West African country's most famous musicians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bIRYaW

Bangladesh court orders probe into torture claims by cartoonist

Ahmed Kabir Kishore has alleged he was tortured before police arrested him under the country's harsh digital laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eyKk4O

Ethiopia: MSF condemns widespread attacks on Tigray clinics

Doctors without Borders charity says clinics in the region were looted, vandalised and destroyed in a deliberate manner. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rPbfgz

‘We survived Assad’s prisons and we will rebuild Syria’

For three years, Omar Alshogre was imprisoned and tortured, while his father, brothers and cousins were killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rMJ95C

Microsoft Mesh: Will it change how we collaborate?

The mixed reality platform can be used on the Hololens 2, computers, VR headsets and smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwRVGn

US Treasury chief says inflation risk is ‘small’ and ‘manageable’

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments come in the wake of a $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus package. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rQj45v

Syria’s War at 10: Does anyone care?

The Stream looks at the real-world impact of news fatigue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cvyBBo

'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn

After US sanctions, Huawei turns to new businesses to boost sales

Its smartphone unit crushed, the Chinese firm is seeking sales from less glamorous fish farms and mining businesses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eCdrEn

Beyonce, Taylor Swift make history, as women dominate Grammys

Beyonce sets social media alight as appears on stage with Megan Thee Stallion. Swift wins best album for a third time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PYExep

Germany: Merkel’s CDU in crisis after setback in regional polls

Local media say Chancellor Angela Merkel's house 'on fire' after worst-ever results in state elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38B8jMQ

Volkswagen aims to lay off up to 4,000 workers in Germany: Report

The car giant is changing strategy to become more of a technology company along the lines of Tesla. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tnrL7B

Sandstorm sends pollution in Beijing to maximum level

Residents urged to avoid outdoor activities as strong winds bring in dust from northwest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OxFg5V

China, North Korea top agenda as Blinken begins first Asian tour

Top diplomat will arrive in Tokyo on Monday before heading to Seoul as he seeks to rebuild frayed alliances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qLOzwl

Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass

People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bKhgW7

Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute explained

International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to start hearing the case between the neighbours on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3csDgny

Inmate had COVID for weeks, St Louis jail didn’t know: Documents

Tests obtained by Al Jazeera show 14 days passed before jail criticised for its COVID safety protocols was informed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cyqpjA

‘Racist agenda’: Fear, worries over Sri Lanka’s burqa ban

Proposal to ban the burqa in Sri Lanka viewed by many as attempt to appease Sri Lanka's Buddhist majority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tvebiX

Syria – is it a war without end? | Start Here

Ten years after the start of the Syrian war, who’s still fighting whom? And is there an end in sight? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lqRZnj

Ireland should suspend AstraZeneca vaccine, says medical officer

Irish vaccine task force recommends temporary halt after reports of blood clots among those who received the COVID jab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rLLhdV

Baghdad: A solitary walk through a crime scene

Poverty, fear and securitisation reign over Baghdad's once-thriving downtown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vmfmCJ

More deaths reported as protests continue across Myanmar

Witnesses and local media report at least four more protesters killed as death toll passes 80. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OnGeSu

Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited Kafala reform goes into effect

Workers will be able to switch jobs without their employers' permission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rND60q

Iran: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe appears in court over new charge

Tehran court hears new charge of 'propaganda against the establishment' against the British-Iranian aid worker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rN4MCO

32,000km, 655 screens: Documenting India’s endangered cinemas

A journey to archive single-screen cinemas that have been part of India's entertainment landscape for over 100 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t9JQ9k

Taliban expresses scepticism over interim Afghan gov’t proposal

Taliban spokesman tells Al Jazeera an interim government, suggested by the US, will not solve Afghanistan's problems. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vmlMlt

Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38CdyMp

Video game movies: Are they really that bad?

BBC Sounds Podcast Press X to Continue looks at the best and worst adaptations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cspGR3

Boxing legend ‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler dies aged 66

The US boxing great passed away at the family home in Bartlett, New Hampshire, his wife said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OVdArt

In Pictures: UK police crack down on vigil for Sarah Everard

Police slammed for heavy-handed tactics at vigil for woman whose killing led to murder charges against a fellow officer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PXtO3X

How dangerous are the new COVID variants?

Dr Khan explains what we know about variants from Brazil, South Africa and the UK, plus a possible new one in Nigeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rNnBFM

Ntombesintu Mfunzi: A South African athlete’s fight against rape

Ultramarathon runner Mfunzi was raped and left to die in 2016. Now, she's using her energy to help other rape survivors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PWottD

N Korea ‘unresponsive to behind-the-scenes US outreach’

Senior official tells Reuters the Biden administration tried to reach out to North Korea 'through several channels'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30HG5f6

US orders emergency agency to help with surge of migrant children

Joe Biden's administration enlists FEMA to support effort to house children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t9mwZk

US protesters demand justice a year after Breonna Taylor killing

Hundreds march in Louisville demanding justice and police reforms on the anniversary of Black woman's killing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OOmyXM

Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rN2aoi

Sarah Everard: Policeman charged with murder appears in court

Wayne Couzens is charged with kidnapping and killing the 33-year-old woman who disappeared in south London on March 3. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eNnw1t

‘No stopping us’: The Black women fighting for Breonna Taylor

A cadre of Black women in Louisville is honouring Taylor’s legacy by giving back to their communities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Cf5h4

Jordan health minister resigns after oxygen outage kills patients

Anger in Jordan as several COVID-19 patients die when their oxygen supply runs out at a government hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cumrc0

Kazakhstan: Four killed as military transport plane crashes

An-26 aircraft flying from the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan, crashed while landing in Almaty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ewFs05

Russian police detain dozens at opposition forum

Police say participants arrested for taking part in an event organised by an 'undesirable' organisation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vg3vX7

Nigeria raises number of missing students after school raid to 39

Nine more students than originally thought are missing after gunmen stormed college in Kaduna, local official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lbUs4J

Bolivia ex-president Jeanine Anez arrested

Conservative politician faced an arrest warrant on charges of terrorism, sedition and conspiracy over alleged coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tgzvZ4

Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools, says minister

Minister for public security says decision has been taken on 'national security' grounds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cmkvlK

‘Polar bear hotel’ in China draws guests and criticism

Conservationists slam hotel which allows guests round the clock viewing of polar bears from all 21 rooms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30FYTeA

Myanmar: Protesters killed as police fire live ammunition

More than 70 people have been killed in Myanmar in widespread protests against a February 1 military coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lcoAwQ

Meghan vs the media: A royal media rumble rocks the UK press

Behind the tabloid frenzy, the Meghan and Harry story shows deep issues around racism and access to journalism in UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tfYEDn

Saudi Arabia and Iran have not always been foes

The Saudi-Iranian competition for regional hegemony has been wrongly interpreted as a Sunni-Shia rivalry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PRb6uM

Iraq’s Joker

A story of hope, friendship and sacrifice in pursuit of a new Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Q0xFxl

New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings

Several hundred gathered at the Christchurch Arena for the remembrance service, which was also livestreamed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qGDAUY

UN urges withdrawal of foreign forces, mercenaries from Libya

UN Security Council calls for foreign fighters to leave Libya 'without further delay' in rare show of unity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tgjrqe

The perfect storm: Global food prices hit six-year high

Increasing demand from China, adverse weather conditions and pandemic-hit supply chains are all pushing up food prices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tdYZWZ

Philippines reports first Brazil COVID variant as new cases surge

The country reported 4,578 new coronavirus infections on Friday, the biggest daily spike in cases in nearly six months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ol9WYi

South African billionaire Motsepe elected African football chief

Motsepe elected without the need for a vote after a deal brokered by FIFA saw his three challengers withdraw. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rI4JrK

Car bomb in Afghanistan’s Herat province kills several

Powerful blast outside police station in western Afghanistan leaves at least eight dead, more than 50 wounded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38y7S5O

Fresh anti-coup protests hit Myanmar after night of deadly raids

Protesters call for commemoration of 1988 popular uprising while more deaths are reported on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eAQqBE

China’s next aircraft carrier ‘likely nuclear powered’: report

Construction of fourth ship has resumed earlier this year after delays as Beijing continues to flex its naval power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ctwGgr

Why the GameStop story is far from over

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bIMZqJ

George Floyd settlement is largest yet for police killing

There have been six major financial settlements in wake of police killings of Black people since 2015. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vkihfu

Iran arrests producers over controversial music video

Arrests made over new music video by Sasy, an Iranian singer based in California, featuring a US porn star. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t6gpF0

India sees worst single-day rise in COVID cases since December 24

Health ministry reports 23,285 new cases in the past 24 hours as Maharashtra state battles a resurgence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ohdefb

Japan PM Suga to visit US in April for summit with Biden

Yoshihide Suga is expected to be the first foreign leader to meet Joe Biden at the White House in first week of April. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qEOVEZ

UK economy shrank by less than expected in January

UK GDP shrank by 2.9 percent in January from December, but trade dropped by the most on record as Brexit kicked in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bEEpcv

AstraZeneca may miss second-quarter EU vaccine deliveries: Report

Efforts to procure extra COVID vaccines from UK, US and India have failed due to protectionism, Bloomberg reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ew0qfB

South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72

The monarch, who ascended to the throne in 1971, was admitted to hospital weeks ago for diabetes treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OMBbe9

US: Kentucky legislature moves to make taunting police a crime

The bill, which passed the state Senate, comes after months of protests following the police killing of Breonna Taylor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vs5veW

Bangladesh shipbreaker’s widow pursues test case on worker safety

Woman whose husband died dismantling oil tanker in local shipyard given green light to pursue a claim for compensation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OJKWd5

South Sudan faces growing crisis amid ‘forgotten conflict’: ICRC

ICRC says food shortages and COVID in South Sudan compounding 'one of the most complex humanitarian crises anywhere'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3veq7Hk

Turkey, Russia, Qatar push for political resolution in Syria

Foreign ministers also reaffirm a commitment to Syria's 'sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rHFQfJ

Transcript of Biden’s first prime-time national address

The US president outlined his government's plan to defeat the coronavirus on the first anniversary of the lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qGPGgP

‘Absolute dismay’: UK exporters angry at one-sided border checks

The UK has postponed border checks on imports of EU goods until January but British exporters face extra paperwork. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l60Ni8

Dirty coal to hydrogen: Trial aims for clean-energy solution

Japan's Kawasaki Heavy and Australian state of Victoria plan to create first international hydrogen-supply chain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30DjEre

Malaysia cites COVID-19 misinformation with new ‘fake news’ law

Critics worry broadly worded law imposed without going through parliament, will curb freedom of speech. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NgICtG

US says electoral changes in Hong Kong ‘assault on democracy’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says new rules run counter to promises made at the handover in 1997. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38zJWz0

Biden sets new goal for US vaccinations, eyes July 4 celebrations

In televised address to mark a year of the pandemic, Biden acknowledged American's losses and offered hope. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l9CJLb

Hospital beds running out in Papua New Guinea as COVID-19 surges

Experts say true scale of outbreak is unknown and worry crowds at funeral of former PM could exacerbate the situation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3exKXf0