Will the latest attempt for peace in Libya succeed? on 2021-02-06 19:51 (#5DVMG) Rival factions agree to form a new unity government.
The devastation of the Mauritius oil spill is still unaddressed on 2021-02-06 19:33 (#5DVMH) The Mauritian government, shipping corporations and international institutions must all take urgent action.
Iran’s Zarif urges Biden to make a speedy return to nuclear deal on 2021-02-06 19:33 (#5DVMJ) Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says time 'running out' for the US to ease sanctions.
What’s next for the Party of Trump? on 2021-02-06 19:30 (#5DVMK) Divided Republican Party weighs its political future in post-Trump US.
Faki re-elected head of AU Commission at summit focused on COVID on 2021-02-06 19:28 (#5DVMM) Moussa Faki Mahamat wins support from 51 of 55 member states in secret ballot to win second term as AU executive leader.
Abdul Hamid Dbeibah: Who is Libya’s new prime minister? on 2021-02-06 18:31 (#5DVH4) Former associate of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi to take country's reins amid new push to end decade-long conflict.
Biden is promising ‘unity’. But what does that mean? on 2021-02-06 17:55 (#5DVH5) US president will need to define unity in a deeply polarised nation to move beyond empty rhetoric, analysts say.
Tunisia demonstrators defy lockdown to protest police brutality on 2021-02-06 16:42 (#5DVF2) Rally held to mark the anniversary of the 2013 killing of a prominent activist and to protest against police abuses.
Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Hussein released from jail in Egypt on 2021-02-06 16:20 (#5DVCX) Al Jazeera Arabic reporter Mahmoud Hussein freed after spending more than four years in detention.
Protests erupt in Chad as Deby nominated to run for sixth term on 2021-02-06 15:32 (#5DVCY) Protests broke out after President Idriss Deby was confirmed as the governing party's nominee for the April election.
Somali political leaders fail to reach deal on elections on 2021-02-06 15:25 (#5DVBG) Somalia likely to miss February 8 deadline to pick president after talks between gov't and federal states reach impasse.
Rights groups call for review of Bangladeshi UN troop deployments on 2021-02-06 15:01 (#5DVBH) Call comes after Al Jazeera revealed how Bangladesh, UN’s top troops provider, is secretly buying spy equipment.
‘A beautiful soul’: Remembering Americans lost to COVID-19 on 2021-02-06 13:16 (#5DV86) Tributes for some of the more than 450,000 people lost to the coronavirus pandemic in the US in the last year.
Denmark moves forward on North Sea ‘energy island’ on 2021-02-06 12:49 (#5DV87) The largest construction project in the history of Denmark will be majority-owned by the Danish government.
US’s Blinken in first phone call with Saudi counterpart on 2021-02-06 11:58 (#5DV71) Call comes after President Joe Biden announced he was ending US support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen.
India’s farmer protests: Grabbing the headlines, taking a stand on 2021-02-06 10:22 (#5DV5N) How the farmer protests in India are not just a political problem but also a PR problem for the Modi government.
Indian farmers launch nationwide highway blockade on 2021-02-06 09:29 (#5DV4N) Tens of thousands of farmers are demonstrating against laws they say benefit large private buyers at their expense.
Libya’s tortuous path towards a constitution and elections on 2021-02-06 09:18 (#5DV4P) Restoring security in the war-ravaged country where militias control vast territory is the main challenge.
Why China’s plan for the world’s first digital currency matters on 2021-02-06 07:43 (#5DV2H) Beijing rolls out testing of eCurrency as the total value of the entire cryptocurrency market rises above $1 trillion.
UAE drastically cut funding for Palestinian refugee agency on 2021-02-06 07:38 (#5DV2J) The UAE gave UNRWA just $1m in 2020 compared with more than $50m the previous year.
Turkey’s student protests: New challenge for Erdogan on 2021-02-06 07:26 (#5DV2K) Outcry against a government loyalist rector at Istanbul's Bogazici University turns into protests.
Thousands of Myanmar protesters in standoff with police in Yangon on 2021-02-06 05:52 (#5DV0F) Police block a main street in Yangon, as protesters attempt to march forward in first sign of street unrest after coup.
New Zealand probes new COVID case linked to quarantine facility on 2021-02-06 04:59 (#5DV0G) Fourth case in two weeks linked to an Auckland quarantine facility for returned overseas travellers.
Blinken presses China on Myanmar, Uighurs, HK in first call on 2021-02-06 04:47 (#5DTZR) Top US diplomat talks tough on Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong, as Beijing notes more room for cooperation.
US warship sails near Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands on 2021-02-06 03:06 (#5DTXV) China condemns the move of the USS John S McCain, saying it had dispatched naval, air units to follow and warn the ship.
US to revoke terrorist designation of Houthis citing famine on 2021-02-06 01:11 (#5DTVN) Action reverses the order issued by former President Donald Trump just before leaving office on January 20.
US urges polls in Haiti but says president can stay until 2022 on 2021-02-06 00:56 (#5DTVP) Protesters want unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise to leave office by Sunday as political turmoil deepens.
Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says on 2021-02-06 00:47 (#5DTVQ) Ex-president might not receive US intelligence briefings because of ‘erratic’ conduct, concerns about secrecy.
Treasury secretary warns of COVID’s lasting toll on Black America on 2021-02-06 00:13 (#5DTVR) Economic crises hit people of colour harder and longer, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday.
Myanmar minorities fear renewed violence after military coup on 2021-02-05 23:20 (#5DTSV) Armed forces are notorious for their brutality and their chief led the brutal 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya.
S&P, Nasdaq hit records, but investors eye possible market stress on 2021-02-05 22:42 (#5DTQQ) The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes registered their biggest weekly percentage gains since the US election in November.
Breach at home base of Air Force One prompts security review on 2021-02-05 22:21 (#5DTQR) The US Air Force is reviewing security protocols after an unarmed man accessed the flightline at Joint Base Andrews.
Obamas announce 6 Netflix projects, including ‘Exit West’ film on 2021-02-05 22:13 (#5DTN7) The former president and first lady's Higher Ground Productions is working on 3 movies, 2 TV series and a docuseries.
Optimism-fuelled oil nears $60 per barrel, highest in a year on 2021-02-05 21:43 (#5DTN8) The last time Brent traded at $60 a barrel, COVID-19 had yet to take hold, economies were open - and demand was higher.
Lawsuit alleges MBS tried to lure ex-spymaster’s family to harm on 2021-02-05 21:17 (#5DTN9) Ex-spymaster claims MBS orchestrated plot to lure his family to Saudi consulate in Istanbul where Khashoggi was killed.
Myanmar anti-junta protests spread, Twitter and Instagram blocked on 2021-02-05 20:47 (#5DTJZ) Protests against the military takeover swell as nearly 300 politicians from the overthrown ruling party defy the coup.
ICC’s ‘territorial jurisdiction’ extends to Palestinian areas on 2021-02-05 20:10 (#5DTGJ) Decision opens the door for the tribunal's prosecutor to open a war crimes investigation.
South Africa: Probe finds $17m hole in COVID funds on 2021-02-05 19:20 (#5DTGK) Investigation revealed 'flagrant and wanton disregard' of the law and 'insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment'.
Trump impeachment trial is about the future, not a conviction on 2021-02-05 19:14 (#5DTGM) An acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.
Biden eager to ‘act fast’ on $1.9T plan even without Republicans on 2021-02-05 19:08 (#5DTDD) US President Joe Biden says Americans are hurting too badly to wait for partisan negotiations.
Cathie Wood is the ‘Money Tree’ for South Korean retail investors on 2021-02-05 19:07 (#5DTDE) In 2021, investors have funnelled almost $11bn to Wood’s funds, and her approachable persona draws in newcomers.
Jeffrey Epstein victims’ fund abruptly suspends payments on 2021-02-05 19:06 (#5DTDF) The Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program attributed the halt to uncertainty about the liquidity of estate assets.
AstraZeneca COVID shot protects against variant, trial suggests on 2021-02-05 18:03 (#5DTAQ) Oxford University says preliminary trial shows vaccine protects against the coronavirus variant first found in the UK.
Google launches platform in Australia with news it has paid for on 2021-02-05 17:53 (#5DTAR) The News Showcase platform offers news that Google has paid for through its own content agreements with publishers.
Virginia first US southern state set to abolish death penalty on 2021-02-05 17:52 (#5DTAS) Virginia legislature passes measure, paving way for signature of Governor Northam, who already voiced support.
The Super Bowl ads generating big buzz before Sunday’s big game on 2021-02-05 17:45 (#5DTAT) COVID-19 isn't stopping advertisers from pulling out all the stops to entertain a crowd of 100 million expected viewers.
Scorned QAnon Rep Greene apologises, focuses on litany of enemies on 2021-02-05 17:25 (#5DTAV) Greene calls out Republicans voting with Democrats to remove her committee appointments as anti-free speech.
Why are human rights defenders being targeted? on 2021-02-05 17:23 (#5DTAW) Amnesty International launches fundraising campaign to counter an 'anti-human rights agenda'.
Montenegro overturns coup verdict for two Russians, 11 others on 2021-02-05 17:00 (#5DT7N) Appeals court says 2019 verdict was marred by violations of criminal law and new trial should be held.
In Pictures: Rallies across Asia in support for Myanmar protests on 2021-02-05 16:44 (#5DT7P) People take to the streets of New Delhi, Seoul and Jakarta in support of anti-coup protesters rallying in Myanmar.