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Seattle council to vote on law banning caste discrimination

City councillor says proposed bill would help end ‘invisible and unaddressed’ problem affecting South-Asian Americans.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

Wave of raids, arrests target government critics in Tunisia

The crackdown on opponents of President Saied has sparked international criticism and fears of a return to autocracy.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

Why India’s Ladakh region is now fighting for full statehood

Three years after Ladakh was separated from Indian-administered Kashmir, residents say they want more safeguards.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

Syrian refugees return home from Turkey after quake devastation

Syrians are hoping conditions in their war-ravaged homeland are better than Turkey.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

Turkey and Syria face long road to recovery after earthquakes

After February 6 quakes, efforts are now concentrated on demolishing damaged buildings and clearing rubble and debris.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

Where does your country stand on the Russia-Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera breaks down the political, military and economic positions of various countries around the world.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

‘Life is over’: A newspaper’s death near Turkey quake epicentre

In a city with more than 450 deaths, a newspaper’s last edition bears testimony to life before it was forever upended.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

Middle East round-up: Turkey, Syria earthquake survivors in need

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

Nigeria election: Women denounce poor political representation

Half of Nigeria’s population are women but only 4 percent were elected into government in 2019. Will 2023 be different?

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

Will bird flu spark the next pandemic?

It is rising fast as a contender amid dramatic outbreaks among mammals, and could be far deadlier than COVID-19.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023