Pope Francis meets Iraq’s Shia leader al-Sistani
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has met one of Shia Islam's most influential figures. Pope Francis visited Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Najaf as his historic visit to…
‘Descend on streets’: Senegal opposition calls for mass protests
Senegal's opposition party and civil society groups have called for three days of nationwide protests starting on Monday. They said the arrest and charges against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko are…
US Senate narrowly passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief legislation
The United States Senate passed an amended version of President Joe Biden's stimulus bill in 50-49 vote, sending it back to the House for approval next week. It was the…
How significant is Pope Francis’s visit to Iraq?
Pope Francis is the first head of the Roman Catholic Church to travel to Iraq. At the start of his trip, the Catholic leader's appealed for common ground among religious…
Pope Francis urges Iraq’s Muslims, Christians to unite for peace
Pope Francis has urged Iraq’s Muslim and Christian religious leaders to put aside animosities and work together for peace and unity during an interfaith meeting in the traditional birthplace of…
At least 20 killed by suicide car bomb blast in Somalia
At least 20 people have been killed in the Somali capital after an explosion at a cafe popular with government workers. Al Jazeera's Andrew Chappelle has more. - Subscribe to…
S Africa vaccinations: Rural communities demand fair treatment
South Africa's plan to vaccinate most of its people by the end of the year is running in to problems. One major challenge is getting the vaccines to rural areas…
Mars rover travels 6.5 metres in ‘flawless’ first drive
The Mars rover, Perseverance, has travelled its first few metres since landing last month. And the United States space agency, NASA, says all systems are go. Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds…
Hong Kong’s reforms ‘eliminate’ political opposition in China
Al Jazeera's Adrian Brown has been speaking to opposition leaders in Hong Kong about China’s proposed electoral overhaul. And, they say they will not give up without a fight. -…
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID aid bill stalls in US Senate
Democrats and Republicans in the US Senate have wrangled over a key part of President Joe Biden's coronavirus relief bill. The compromise on extending federal jobless benefits overcomes one of…
UN envoy urges Myanmar be put ‘on notice’ amid fresh bloodshed
Another protester has been killed in Myanmar, as a United Nations envoy urged a divided Security Council to take swift action against the military's brutal crackdown. Christine Schraner Burgener said…
Pope Francis calls for end to violence in first Iraq address
The head of the Roman Catholic Church will meet the highest religious authority for Iraqi Shia Muslims in the coming hours. Pope Francis is the first pontiff to visit Iraq,…
The crisis in Tigray and the struggle to report the conflict | The Listening Post
After months of a media blackout, journalists are finally able to examine reports of war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Contributors: Fisseha Tekle - Ethiopia researcher, Amnesty…
Rising seas: A failure of economics to cut greenhouse emissions | Counting the Cost
Warnings about the consequences of climate change are arriving at an alarming pace. Vulnerable countries will be the most affected, despite being the least responsible for climate change. And it…
Jayanath Colombage: Can Sri Lanka’s civil war wounds heal? | Talk to Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka’s civil war lasted nearly 30 years. Although it ended in 2009, deep wounds are still open. More than 100,000 people were killed and numerous atrocities and war crimes…
Russia’s Sputnik V jab: Kremlin’s vaccine diplomacy in Latin America
An increasing number of countries across Latin America are announcing plans to buy Russia's Sputnik V jab against the coronavirus. It presents an opportunity for the Kremlin, which is taking…
France youth violence: Community leaders concerned over rise in cases
There has been an upsurge in youth on the outskirts of Paris since COVID-19 measures came into effect last year. In recent weeks, three teenagers died in separate incidents near…
Senegal protests: Demonstrators demand Ousmane Sonko’s release
Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in custody after a hearing over public disorder. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: - Find us on Facebook: - Check…
What will break the stalemate in Myanmar? | Inside Story
A month of protests against Myanmar's military coup shows no signs of letting up. The army has begun firing live rounds at peaceful demonstrators. The UN says scores of people…
‘Shock and awe’ for Hong Kong as China targets elections
China’s biggest political gathering of the year has opened in Beijing. In the face of rising international criticism, the country's leaders have outlined its economic and environmental goals for the…