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UN issues call to end the practice on World Day Against Child Labour.

Al-Sadr had urged lawmakers from his bloc to resign in order to create space for the establishment of a new government.

Transport ship was carrying 15,800 sheep, about 6,000 more than it was able to hold, when it went down.

The bill includes support for state 'red flag' laws and tougher background checks for firearms buyers under 21.

Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO, but face opposition from Turkey, which accuses them of supporting 'terrorists'.

US fast-food giant McDonald’s announced in May that it would leave Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Italian-born Gandhi, widow of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, is the longest-serving president of the Congress party.

British freelance journalist Dom Phillips and local indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen a week ago.

Qatar deals with energy firms for a nearly $30bn project will solidify its position as a global LNG leader.

Nagaland state's police chief says the army resorted to 'disproportionate firing' that killed six innocent people.

Businesswomen say Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government needs to work harder to create the conditions for entrepreneurs.

Hundreds of people streamed into the Pushkin Square outlet of a Russian chain named Vkusno-i Tochka, or Tasty-period.

Day after day, Alexander Lukashenko is carrying out a cultural genocide of Belarusians.

Richard Marles tells Al Jazeera China's military build-up is the most ambitious since the end of World War II.

Iran’s response to the falling currency has been a typical mix of pumping cash and cracking down on speculators.

Iran hosts about 4 million Afghan refugees but anti-Afghan sentiment is on the rise amid economic crisis in the country.

Following the pope's apology, can Indigenous residential school survivors forgive the Catholic Church?

There are more than 160 million children forced into child labour around the world.

Two protesters killed and hundreds arrested as police crack down on protests over insult to Prophet Muhammad.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 109th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Salah Atiyah accused of 'harming public order' after he said president asked army to close trade union headquarters.

Defence minister says any attempt by Taiwan to secede from Beijing will trigger war as he asks US to end confrontation.

Prochazka beat Teixeira with a rear-naked choke in the fifth round to win the light heavyweight title.

The Stream also looks at women’s rights in Nepal and the January 6 hearings in the US.

Voting is under way in the first round, with a resurgent left seeking to thwart President Macron's aim to get majority.

At Shangri-La Dialogue, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto says he is confident the leaders of the US and China will be wise.

US president's comments come amid opposition to the possible visit from legislators and human rights groups.

Moscow claims it also shot down Ukrainian fighter jets in eastern region as fierce fighting continues in Severodonetsk.

Agreement marks significant step forward in Tanzania's efforts to export part of its vast offshore gas deposits.

Bombing have increased recently in Afghanistan, as the Taliban marks almost a year since seizing power in August 2021.

Calls grow for an independent investigation one month after the killing of Al Jazeera journalist.

With Egypt’s COP27 six months away, experts are calling attention to the MENA region’s transition to clean energy.

The call comes amid new tensions and clashes between the DR Congo and Rwanda.

Starting in 1932, medical workers in Alabama withheld treatment from unsuspecting Black men infected with syphilis.

EU is finalising an assessment on whether to recommend Ukraine for membership that will be announced next week.

Moscow reportedly using older, deadlier missiles in fierce fighting for control of eastern Ukraine.

Demonstrators protested in cities across the US to demand stricter gun control laws after spate of mass shootings.

Syria's transport ministry says runways at Damascus International Airport remain out of service after missile strike.

Two teenagers killed in Ranchi, Jharkhand state, as police fire shots to quell protests against insulting comments.

The average price for regular unleaded petrol rose to $5.004 a gallon on Saturday from $4.986 a day earlier, AAA says.

A spokesperson from India's ruling party triggers a foreign relations nightmare with a bigoted comment on live TV.

Iran, Venezuela discussed raising ties to the 'strategic' level and boosting bilateral relations amid economic crises.

British media says Charles called UK's Rwanda asylum scheme 'appalling' and worries it will affect Commonwealth summit.

Canberra to pay $584m to French submarine maker ending dispute that soured relation between the two countries.

Mexican media professionals discuss how their country became one of the world’s most dangerous places for journalists.

The intense fighting involved two influential militias aligned to rival prime ministers vying for power.

One month has passed since Israeli forces killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but accountability remains elusive.

But this does not mean there is no hope.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 108th day, we take a look at the main developments.

As AK Party-run cities and districts cancel events, critics say the gov't is waging a 'culture war' ahead of elections.