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India top court says demonetisation was legal, victims disagree

Tens of people reportedly died after Modi’s shock move to ban currency notes, but a top court ruling brings no closure.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023

Guantanamo at 21: Advocates renew calls for closing US prison

Guantanamo’s legacy of abuse, injustice and ‘lawlessness’ gets worse with each passing year, former detainee says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023

Did China deliver a snub to Myanmar’s military regime?

Observers see China keeping Myanmar’s generals at a distance by not responding to Lancang-Mekong Cooperation invite.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023

Russia using old Ukrainian weapons sent in goodwill on front line

During a disarmament campaign after fall of Soviet Union, Moscow received weapons as payment for Kyiv’s gas debts.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023

Crackdown on YouTubers leaves little space for dissent in Yemen

Three of Yemen’s most prominent YouTubers have been arrested in the past few weeks by Houthi authorities in Sanaa.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023

Canada sanctions ex-Sri Lanka presidents Mahinda, Gotabaya

Sanctions are over human rights violations committed during armed conflict in Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009, Canada says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2023

Pakistan PM says ‘deeply moved by compassion’ of donors at Geneva

Shehbaz Sharif lauds ‘show of solidarity’ after flood-hit Pakistan secures pledge of more than $10bn to rebuild itself.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2023

As Israeli raids continue, what comes next for the West Bank?

Analysts say the Palestinian West Bank is approaching a crossroads in the struggle against the occupation.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2023

The feminist community emerging from the war in Ukraine

Inside a shelter dubbed ‘FemApartment’, residents support one another as they help others affected by the Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2023

Refugee aid workers to go on trial in Greece

Lesbos trial involving 24 aid workers could have a chilling effect on humanitarian efforts in Europe, critics say.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2023