Bilkis Dadi of Shaheen Bagh, a modern-day Rani Ki Jhansi on 2021-03-08 13:39 (#5F2BW) India's 83-year-old protesting grandmother and the warrior queen who inspires her.
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and wife Asma test positive for COVID-19 on 2021-03-08 13:27 (#5F2BX) The president's office says the couple are in good health and will continue to work while in isolation at home.
Zainab’s Legacy: A father’s fight for justice in Pakistan on 2021-03-08 13:23 (#5F2BY) A grief-stricken father seeks justice after his seven-year-old daughter is raped and murdered in Pakistan.
‘Disparities we had before played out during the pandemic’ on 2021-03-08 13:22 (#5F2BZ) British Medical Association chief Chaand Nagpaul on the failure to protect ethnic minorities, and what can be done now.
‘No winning’: US working mothers on losing ground to COVID on 2021-03-08 12:59 (#5F2C0) For International Women's Day, Al Jazeera spoke to mothers in the US about how the crisis has impacted their work.
Niger’s outgoing president wins coveted Mo Ibrahim prize on 2021-03-08 12:45 (#5F2C1) Mahamadou Issoufou awarded the 2020 Ibrahim Prize for leading his people on a 'path of progress'.
Thousands of Indian women join farmers’ protests against new laws on 2021-03-08 11:44 (#5F29R) Thousands of female farmers hold sit-ins and a hunger strike outside India's capital to mark International Women's Day.
What is behind the rise in Saudi-Houthi tit-for-tat attacks? on 2021-03-08 11:35 (#5F29S) The Yemeni group and Saudi Arabia have been engaged in tit-for-tat attacks amid renewed US efforts to end the conflict.
Black public figures empathise with Meghan after Oprah interview on 2021-03-08 11:13 (#5F29T) Serena Williams, Amanda Gorman among celebrities commenting on Meghan's allegations of racism at the palace.
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to appear in court on 2021-03-08 11:12 (#5F29V) Detained opposition leader to appear before a judge on Monday as his supporters urged to return to the streets.
Lebanon: Protests continue over political, economic crises on 2021-03-08 10:46 (#5F29W) Roads across Lebanon blocked as protesters come out for the seventh consecutive day.
In Pictures: Nigerian women use fashion to ease the trauma of war on 2021-03-08 10:38 (#5F282) In displacement camps in northeast Nigeria, dressmaking helps women earn an income and dream of a brighter future.
US says decision unclear on May 1 ‘force posture’ in Afghanistan on 2021-03-08 10:14 (#5F283) US says 'all options remain on table' for remaining 2,500 troops, adding it has made no decision on May 1 commitment.
Hong Kong’s Lam welcomes electoral changes, hints at vote delay on 2021-03-08 10:04 (#5F284) Carrie Lam praises China's 'patriots' plan, says electoral reforms could delay vote for city's legislative council.
Inflation fears tamp down markets despite latest US stimulus on 2021-03-08 09:40 (#5F26J) While the $1.9 trillion stimulus package is expected to spur quicker global economic recovery, inflation fears persist.
‘Repeat of what happened in Myanmar’: India detains 160 Rohingya on 2021-03-08 09:24 (#5F26K) Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir send dozens of Rohingya refugees to 'holding centre' as activists decry move.
Pope ends historic Iraq visit with messages of coexistence on 2021-03-08 08:48 (#5F26M) Pope Francis leaves Iraq after touring four cities in the first ever papal visit to the Middle Eastern country.
What is International Women’s Day for Black women? on 2021-03-08 08:37 (#5F256) It is a reminder of the erasure of Black feminist struggles.
‘As if she had never existed’: The graveyards for murdered women on 2021-03-08 08:35 (#5F257) In the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, female victims of 'honour killings' lie buried in unmarked graves.
Deadly fire rips through migrant facility in Yemen: UN on 2021-03-08 07:59 (#5F258) At least eight people killed and 170 injured in a fire at a migrant detention facility in the capital Sanaa, IOM says.
Thai prosecutor indicts 18 over anti-government protests on 2021-03-08 07:50 (#5F259) All 18 protesters were charged with sedition, while three leaders were also charged with insulting Thailand's monarchy.
South Korea, US agree on new cost-sharing deal for troops on 2021-03-08 07:49 (#5F25A) Washington says Seoul agreed to 'a meaningful increase' in its contribution to the cost of US forces in South Korea.
The 97-year-old Sikh grandmother feeding London’s homeless on 2021-03-08 07:44 (#5F25B) As a baby she was left to die on a rubbish dump. Now, she is determined to help others for as long as she can.
Japan’s dilemma: Should it use nuclear to achieve climate goals? on 2021-03-08 07:43 (#5F25C) Japan will have to restart most reactors it shut post-Fukushima to meet its climate change obligations, officials warn.
‘Leo loves Barca’: Laporta hopeful on Messi after election win on 2021-03-08 07:24 (#5F242) Laporta became president for a second time as club members voted him in to replace Bartomeu.
‘Indian state is afraid of strong women’: Activist Safoora Zargar on 2021-03-08 06:34 (#5F22X) Charged under a stringent anti-terror law, jailed for weeks despite her pregnancy, Zargar shares her ordeal in prison.
Key oil price surges above $70 after attack on Saudi facilities on 2021-03-08 06:08 (#5F22Y) Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since COVID-19 pandemic began while US crude was its highest in two years.
US urges IT network firms to secure controls after cyberattack on 2021-03-08 05:30 (#5F21R) White House official says threat to computer networks remains 'active' despite Microsoft software patch.
China still 30 years from being a top manufacturer: Ex-minister on 2021-03-08 05:11 (#5F21S) Former industry minister Miao Wei says China's basic capabilities are 'still weak', risks have significantly increased.
Nationwide strike in Myanmar as anti-coup campaign intensifies on 2021-03-08 05:08 (#5F21T) Some 18 labour organisations have called on people - union and non-union - to stop work until democracy is restored.
Meghan accuses UK royals of racism over son’s skin colour on 2021-03-08 03:19 (#5F20E) Couple, who moved to the US a year ago, lay bare their experiences of the British monarchy in Oprah Winfrey interview.
Australia cuts Myanmar military ties amid ‘rising death toll’ on 2021-03-08 01:43 (#5F1ZV) Australia was among 13 countries said to have been providing assistance to military that mounted a coup last month.
Top New York state lawmaker says Cuomo ‘must resign’ on 2021-03-07 21:44 (#5F1X0) Pressure is mounting on Governor Andrew Cuomo to step down amid allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Will elections lead to stability in Ivory Coast? on 2021-03-07 20:07 (#5F1TZ) Voters to choose new Parliament following a violent presidential election.
Bolivians vote in local, regional polls amid COVID-19 concerns on 2021-03-07 19:16 (#5F1SK) About 7.1 million people will head to polling stations across the country for the mandatory vote on Sunday.
Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi oil facilities on 2021-03-07 19:10 (#5F1SM) Yemen's Houthi rebels fire ballistic missiles and drones at oil facilities and military sites in Saudi Arabia.
French billionaire MP Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash on 2021-03-07 18:52 (#5F1SN) French President Emmanuel Macron calls Dassault's 'sudden death' a 'tragic loss'.
Huge blasts in Equatorial Guinea’s Bata kill many, wound hundreds on 2021-03-07 18:22 (#5F1R4) President Teodoro Obiang says blasts caused by negligence related to use of dynamite at military base.
Jordan PM reshuffles cabinet months after government’s formation on 2021-03-07 18:14 (#5F1R5) Officials appointed include successors to interior and justice ministers after both quit last week after COVID breach.
Pressure mounts on president as Senegal braces for fresh protests on 2021-03-07 17:49 (#5F1R6) Macky Sall urged to engage in dialogue ahead of a planned new round of opposition protests starting Monday.
Biden signs order to promote US voting rights, access on 2021-03-07 17:43 (#5F1R7) Executive order comes as Republicans are pushing to tighten voting restrictions following 2020 presidential defeat.
Chauvin trial highlights divide between US city, activists on 2021-03-07 17:25 (#5F1R8) As jury selection begins Monday, the City of Minneapolis touts community partnership while organisers remain sceptical.
Saudi-led coalition launches air raids on Yemen’s Sanaa on 2021-03-07 16:44 (#5F1PR) Coalition carries out air raids on 'Houthi military targets' after Houthis launched armed drones at Saudi Arabia.
Blinken proposes plan to accelerate peace process in Afghanistan on 2021-03-07 16:01 (#5F1NP) US secretary of state outlines proposals aimed at accelerating discussions on a negotiated settlement and ceasefire.
Meet Mogadishu’s first female rickshaw taxi driver on 2021-03-07 15:11 (#5F1M4) Saynab Abdikarin has ventured into an industry that was exclusively male-dominated in conservative Somalia.
China urges US to reverse ‘dangerous practice’ on Taiwan on 2021-03-07 15:04 (#5F1M5) China's top diplomat calls on Washington to work together with Beijing and remove 'unreasonable' curbs on cooperation.
Swiss voters on course to approve ‘burqa ban’ on 2021-03-07 14:58 (#5F1M6) With results in from 22 of 26 cantons, 54 percent of voters were in favour of outlawing facial coverings.
Mozambican journalists’ lives are on the line in Cabo Delgado on 2021-03-07 14:52 (#5F1M7) The AU has stood by as Mozambique violently represses journalists covering the violence in the north.
Why you must still wear a mask after having a COVID-19 vaccine on 2021-03-07 13:31 (#5F1JX) Dr Khan explains you can still transmit the virus after your first vaccination, so don’t stop obeying the rules.
Why are they fighting in the Central African Republic? | Start Here on 2021-03-07 13:27 (#5F1HQ) Thousands are fleeing violence in the Central African Republic as two men fight to be president.