Tag: Al Jazeera

Algeria recalls ambassador to France for consultations (Al Jazeera)

The Algerian presidency did not immediately give a reason for the move Algeria has recalled its ambassador to France for consultations, though the reason...

Sudan factions form new alliance as splits deepen (Al Jazeera)

Several political factions including ex-rebel groups have announced the formation of an alliance separate from Sudan’s main civilian bloc, in the latest sign of...

Rights groups urge full probe into Rohingya leader’s killing (Al Jazeera)

Rights groups have called for an investigation into the killing of a prominent Rohingya leader who was shot to death at the world’s largest...

Libya detains 4,000 people in major anti-migrant crackdown (Al Jazeera)

A major crackdown in western Libya has resulted in the detention of 4,000 migrants, including hundreds of women and children, according to officials. The raids...

Qataris cast ballots in first legislative elections (Al Jazeera)

Qataris have begun voting in the country’s first legislative elections for two-thirds of the advisory Shura Council, in a vote that has stirred domestic...

Taiwan scrambles jets after largest ever incursion by China (Al Jazeera)

Taiwan has reported the largest ever incursion by the Chinese air force into its air defence zone, with 38 aircraft flying in two waves...

The coup united the people of Myanmar against oppression (Thet Swe Win, Al Jazeera)

Demonstrators protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 17, 2021 The Myanmar people’s struggle against dictatorship has undergone a long journey since...

Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya sworn in as interim president (Al Jazeera)

Doumbouya led the overthrow of President Alpha Conde on September 5 Guinea has sworn in Colonel Mamady Doumbouya as interim president, who promised to...

Tunisia’s Ghannouchi says parliament in session, defying Saied (Al Jazeera)

Tunisian security forces guard the entrance of the country's parliament, on October 10, 2021 Tunisia’s parliament Speaker Rached Ghannouchi has declared the assembly in...

UN agency says it needs $800m a year to assist Palestinians (Al Jazeera)

Palestinian children play at the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said it...

Will civilian-military partnership in Sudan fall apart? (Al Jazeera)

A split is widening between Sudan’s military and civilian leaders. An attempted coup last month has worsened tension between the two sides. The coup attempt was...

Iraqis march in Baghdad to mark protests anniversary (Al Jazeera)

Iraqi protesters marked the second anniversary of anti-government protests in Baghdad Hundreds of Iraqis have taken to the streets in Baghdad to mark two...

UN urges Lebanon to implement reforms as extreme poverty grows (Kareem Chehayeb, Al Jazeera)

The United Nations has sounded the alarm on Lebanon’s spiralling economic meltdown, calling on the country’s leadership to urgently implement reforms as extreme poverty deepens...

N Korea conducts second-known missile test in a week (Al Jazeera)

North Korea has fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile, state media said, the second-known test in a week, even as it makes reconciliatory overtures...

Australia’s borders to reopen in November after 18-month closure (Al Jazeera)

Australia is ready to gradually reopen its borders, the country’s prime minister has announced, 18 months after citizens were banned from travelling overseas without...

Pacquiao files for president as Philippine campaigning starts (Al Jazeera)

International boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines, as the country kicked off its election season with...