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Some parents back move to rein in industry, but experts are sceptical new rules will address educational inequality.

The ambitious target is part of a plan to build a base on the Red Planet, in an intensifying space rivalry with the US.

Shane Jason Woods becomes 500th arrestee, first to be charged with assault of member of the media, law enforcement says.

Timing of US sanctions relief, Iran's centrifuges are sticking points as election of Ebrahim Raisi puts talks on hold.

Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer and suspect in a massacre, launches revolution against establishment amid unrest.

Biden to offer assurances of support as advances by the Taliban spark alarm amid rapid US withdrawal.

Indian PM calls for measures to speed up elections for disputed region under direct rule since 2019.

About 18,000 Afghans who have worked for the US have applied for special visas.

Banco de Mexico raised its key rate by a quarter point to 4.25 percent in response to a jump in inflation.

Roughly 3.2 million people in the US said they faced eviction in the next two months, according to government data.

Amid a hyper-polarised climate in Washington, both parties are able to come to a rare agreement.

A digital currency for Palestine would strike at least a symbolic blow for monetary independence from Israel.

The New York court's decision prevents Rudy Giuliani from representing clients as a lawyer.

Tehran calls US move to take down more than 30 state media-linked websites a 'breach of free speech'.

US Republicans blocked a bill to create a bipartisan commission; the top House Democrat moves forward without them.

Restrictions reimposed due to surge driven by the delta variant, which accounts for majority of new infections.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune accepts resignation of Abdelaziz Djerad and appoints him as caretaker prime minister.

Indian mogul and fossil-fuel billionaire unveiled a plan to invest $10.1bn over three years in green energy.

Study published by UNDP finds death toll caused by 12 years of violence is 10 times higher than previous estimates.

Lack of clear demarcation in al-Fashaga has led to fighting between the two sides in recent months.

Friends of the Earth Netherlands called on Shell not to appeal against the ruling requiring it to reduce emissions.

A batch of data on Thursday showed the jobs market and the broader economy continue to rebound - but with hiccups.

Myanmar has been in crisis since a February 1 coup overthrew elected government, prompting nationwide anger.

Argentina’s domestic workers, badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, are unionising for better pay and job security.

From sentencing guidelines to the likelihood of appeals, here is what you need to know going into Friday’s sentencing.

Bloc announces new and wide-ranging package of punitive measures in response to the 'serious human rights violations'.

New law banning LGBTQ content in schools 'not against homosexuality', populist leader says at EU summit.

Observers say US seizure of 36 websites may just lead Iran to further tighten its internet restrictions.

The Austrian authorities' moves towards banning 'political Islam' and criminalising the Brotherhood are ill-conceived.

Mariam Thompson sentenced to 23 years in jail for passing the names of the US informants to a man linked to Hezbollah.

Moscow backs proposal for talks put forward by Germany, France as EU leaders ready to weigh the plan at Brussels meet.

PM Rama has tried to address European concerns such as corruption, but as talks go nowhere, emigration rises.

From slave patrols to the criminalisation of Black communities, the history of the US police has deeply racist roots.

We ask if this is an ‘awakening’ on the part of workers, or a temporarily blip caused by pandemic relief.

Al Jazeera sits down with the UNDP chief who says helping developing countries is in wealthier nations’ self-interest.

At least one killed as firefighters seen pulling out survivors of partially collapsed condominium.

The Afghan president begins a visit to Washington as Taliban makes huge advances across the war-ravaged country.

Critics say if UN Security Council fails to renew cross-border relief operation it will be 'catastrophic' for civilians.

The vote, backed overwhelmingly, was the 29th time the General Assembly voted to condemn the 60-year-old embargo.

London dismisses Moscow's version of events as 'predictably inaccurate', while Russia summons UK ambassador.

President pardons 16 men as island nation faces UN pressure over detentions without charge under an anti-terrorism law.

Military denies it was behind attack on a busy market in Tigray, but admitted attacking rebels in restive region.

Climate action plans have to include measures to redress women who are disproportionately affected by land loss.

Cowessess First Nation says the number of graves is expected to be 'the most significantly substantial to date'.

Court jails Rizieq Shihab for claiming he was healthy despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Cyclists from lawyers in crisp suits to mums with kids take on Lebanon's maddening traffic in the collapsing country.

Death comes as rights group says Israeli police have committed 'ruthless excessive force' against Palestinians.

The term ‘woke’ has become so divisive that it is harming support for the issues it is meant to be highlighting.

PM Jacinda Ardern leads fans in congratulating cricket team for winning the inaugural World Test Championship.