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Candidates confront corruption and inequality in Panama’s presidential race
Eight hopefuls are seeking to succeed President Laurentino Cortizo in Sunday’s election, with corruption a top issue.
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How do American universities make their money?
Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.
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Biden: ‘Dissent essential to democracy but must not lead to disorder’
US President Joe Biden spoke about anti-Gaza war protests that have spread across university campuses.
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What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?
Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.
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Hamas chief Haniyeh discusses Gaza truce talks with Egypt, Qatar officials
Hamas says it is studying proposal 'in positive spirit' as delegation reportedly set to visit Cairo for further talks.
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Paris’s Sciences Po rejects protesters’ demand to review Israel ties
Dozens of students start a sit-in at university to protest decision not to review links with Israeli universities.
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‘Diaspora Jews think Judaism is more important than Zionism’: UK filmmaker
British filmmaker Gillian Mosely says it is time to question Israel's 'propaganda' as the war in Gaza rages.
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Protester at UCLA: ‘This is not the end’
Protester tells Al Jazeera ‘This is not the end’ as police make arrests at anti-Gaza war demonstration at UCLA.
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Police clear encampment, arrest UCLA students amid US protests: All we know
The LAPD has arrested pro-Palestine protesters and faculty at UCLA amid a tense standoff a day after counterprotest.
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France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine
French president says in interview that 'if Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe'.
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Videos show violence of mob attack on UCLA anti-war protesters
The anti-Gaza war protest camp at UCLA have shown the extent of the violence used by a pro-Israe
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‘Greater than an encampment’: Why Gaza student protests strike a chord
Students say 'barrier of fear' has been broken as encampments take over public spaces in defence of Palestinians.
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US Gaza protests: Calling the cops on free speech
It turns out, many self-professed defenders of free speech care to safeguard the right to right-wing free speech alone.
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Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill
Police in the capital, Tbilisi, fired tear gas and stun grenades to clear protesters opposed to the draft legislation.
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Active Clubs: A new far-right threat to democratic elections
A new network blending far-right extremism with MMA training is growing rapidly across North America and Europe.
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Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack in South China Sea
The Philippines protests China’s ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ 20th time this year, as tensions escalate over disputed shoal.
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Police dismantle UCLA anti-Gaza war camp and arrest protesters
A number of anti-war protesters have been arrested by US police who have moved in to dismantle the tent encampment.
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Why South Africa’s opposition may struggle to unseat the ruling ANC
Despite the ANC facing possible voter decline this election, analysts say the opposition is splintered and disorganised.
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‘Blood minerals’: What are the hidden costs of the EU-Rwanda supply deal?
EU plans to secure supplies for green revolution from Rwanda likely to support smuggling of conflict minerals from DRC.
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Identity war: Far from frontlines, Ukraine resists Russia’s cultural legacy
Many Ukrainians back official 'decolonisation' efforts but others say it is misguided and defined by hostility.
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