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A prominent investigative journalist has been released to house arrest in Guatemala, after his case shone a light on questions of democratic backsliding in the country. Jose Ruben Zamora, the award-winning founder of the newspaper El Periodico, had been imprisoned for more than 800 days as he awaits a retrial on money laundering charges. But … Read more
Around 11,000 Lebanese nationals in the US can stay for 18 months and file for work permits under new status. The United States is granting temporary immigration protections for thousands of Lebanese nationals as Israel continues a devastating month-long assault on their home country. The protections include offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Lebanese … Read more
NewsFeed Drone video shows flooding in a residential area of Chennai in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, after heavy rains. Schools and government offices are closed and more rainfall is forecast. Published On 16 Oct 202416 Oct 2024 Source link
Israel has cut off north Gaza for more than a week now, preventing any aid from going in, as it stages major ground and air assaults and has killed dozens in the last few days. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening there right now: What did Israel do? Israel’s military launched an … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has held a rally in deep-blue California, part of an unorthodox campaign move in the final stretch of the neck-and-neck United States presidential race. The Saturday night event near the Coachella Valley — best known for its annual music festival — came just 22 days ahead of the November 5 vote. … Read more
In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel’s leaders as ‘fascist’ and ‘genocidal’ over Gaza war. The government of Nicaragua has announced that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel, adding to the country’s growing isolation on the global stage amid its war in Gaza. Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo announced the move … Read more
With the 2024 US presidential elections just weeks away, former US President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign, pushing more aggressive rhetoric than ever before. Given his continued attacks on the legitimacy of the electoral system and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, does Trump pose a genuine threat to US … Read more
Washington’s envoy to Baghdad denounces Israeli broadcast that portrays Shia leader as a target for assassination. The United States ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, has denounced featuring Shia spiritual leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on an apparent hit list by Israel’s Channel 14, praising the Muslim scholar for “promoting a more peaceful region”. Washington expressed … Read more
Sister Rosita Milesi runs national network helping refugees across Brazil and has helped shape public policy. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will present its annual Nansen Award to a Brazilian nun who has dedicated herself to helping migrants for decades. The UN refugee agency announced the winner on Wednesday, lauding … Read more
Who: India vs Sri LankaWhat: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group A matchWhen: Wednesday, October 9, 6pm (14:00 GMT)Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHow to follow: Al Jazeera’s live text coverage begins at 11:00 GMT Sri Lanka’s talismanic captain Chamari Athapaththu believes her team have nothing to lose when they face … Read more