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(Keystone XL Pipeline/USA) ‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline (Jillian Kestler-D’Amours, Al Jazeera)

Indigenous and environmental groups celebrate revocation of permit, while Canadian PM Trudeau is ‘disappointed’. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/21/vindication-keystone-critics-welcome-biden-nixing-pipeline

(India) Indian gov’t offers to suspend farm laws for up to 18 months (Al Jazeera)

Agriculture minister says open to suspending laws as farmers continue their protest on the outskirts of New Delhi. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/21/india-govt-offers-to-suspend-new-laws-farmers-may-call-off-stir

(Darfur) Gunmen attempt to storm governor’s home in violence-hit Darfur (Al Jazeera)

Attackers repelled by gunmen in incident that came days after clashes in restive region left hundreds dead. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/sudan-unknown-gunmen-attempt-to-storm-governors-home-in-darfur

(Zimbabwe) As Zimbabwe’s COVID cases surge, gravediggers struggle to cope (Chris Muronzi, Al Jazeera)

The country is experiencing a significant surge in coronavirus infections, forcing authorities to tighten restrictions. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/as-covid-cases-in-zimbabwe-surge-gravediggers-struggle-to-cope

(Tunisia) Tunisia’s burgeoning youth-led protests in 700 words (Al Jazeera)

A look inside escalating demonstrations rocking the North African country amid restrictive COVID-19 containment measures. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/tunisias-youth-led-protests-explained

(Tunisia) Tunisians rally to demand release of detained protesters (Al Jazeera)

Daytime protests in recent days have been followed by nighttime violence, with COVID-19 restrictions compounding a wider economic malaise. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/tunisians-protest-against-mass-arrests-as-riots-continue

(Greece/Territorial Waters) Greek MPs approve extension of territorial waters in Ionian Sea (Al Jazeera)

The Greek Parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation to extend the country’s territorial waters along its western coastline from six to 12 nautical miles, a...

(Gulf Region) Picking up the pieces: The path to Gulf reconciliation (Noha Aboueldahab, Al Jazeera)

To mend ties, Gulf countries involved in the GCC crisis will have to go through a process of reconciliation. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/1/20/mending-the-gulf-rift-calls-for-reconciliation

(Brazil) Being Black in Brazil in the time of pandemic (Gabriel Leão, Al Jazeera)

Living as a person of colour in a country struggling with racism and inequality is always a risky business, but stakes are even higher...

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