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Israeli forces kill Palestinian collecting aid
Exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera shows Israeli forces opening fire and killing a Palestinian man.
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Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community
The South Asian nation has, since 2013, officially allowed members of the hijra community to identify as a third gender.
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Israel to ‘temporarily’ reopen north Gaza crossing for aid after Biden call
The White House has said it could change its approach on Israel if aid is not increased, but hasn't said exactly how.
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What is Al-Quds Day, how is it tied to Israel’s occupation of Palestine?
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ruholla Khomeini, started Quds Day 45 years ago to show solidarity with Palestinian resistance.
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Hong Kong’s first monkey virus case – what do we know about the B virus?
Transmission to humans is rare but with no vaccine, government has advised people to stay away from wild monkeys.
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Russia downs dozens of drones as Kremlin warns NATO over Ukraine
Russia says relations with NATO have slipped to the level of 'direct confrontation' over the war in Ukraine.
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Gaza is one big ‘kill zone’
After six months of apocalyptic war, Gaza today is a bunch of 'kill zones' within a larger kill zone.
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Indigenous survivors pursue justice at genocide trial in Guatemala
Former army chief Manuel Benedicto Lucas Garcia is being tried for genocide and crimes against humanity in Guatemala.
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Gaza’s children face long road to healing
Experts decry psychological damage from lack of schooling coupled with bombings, hunger, sickness and bereavement.
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US’s Yellen warns China it cannot export its way to rapid growth
US treasury secretary says market-based reforms will aid world's second largest economy.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 182
US President Biden pressed Israeli PM Netanyahu to implement concrete steps to protect civilians in Gaza.
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McDonald’s buys all 225 of Israeli franchise restaurants after boycotts
McDonald's subject to boycotts since franchisee Alonyal announced it would give free meals to the Israeli military.
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How dubious YouTube ‘news’ channels are boosting Modi in India’s election
In YouTube's largest market, self-proclaimed news channels are booming, gaining millions of viewers peddling falsehoods.
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Taiwan searches for 18 still missing after Wednesday’s earthquake
Strict building codes and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe.
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Trump says Israel ‘losing PR war’ in Gaza, should finish war ‘fast’
Former US President criticises Israel for releasing 'most heinous' videos of air strikes in Gaza.
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At Indonesia’s biggest bank, customers’ savings can vanish with a click
Indonesians robbed of their savings in cyber scams report little relief from banks or authorities.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 771
As the war enters its 771st day, these are the main developments.
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No Labels group abandons US presidential third-party bid
The group said it aimed to offer an alternative to hyper-partisan politics, but it failed to find an election champion.
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US judges reject Trump’s attempt to dismiss charges in two criminal cases
Trump has sought to dismiss cases accusing him of election interference in Georgia and of mishandling classified files.
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Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues
IOM says 13,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti by neighbouring countries last month despite a surge in violence.
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