Why Navalny was hated in the Kremlin and in some Western circles
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/2/17/why-navalny-was-hated-in-the-kremlin-and-in-some-western-circles?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 7:19 PM
The late Russian opposition politician had a unifying spirit that threatened the beneficiaries of conflict.
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Will the death of Alexey Navalny change Russian politics?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/2/17/will-the-death-of-alexey-navalny-change-russian-politics?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 6:45 PM
World leaders blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of his most outspoken critic.
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Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/pakistan-official-admits-involvement-in-rigging-election-results?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 5:47 PM
Pakistan's election commission will 'hold an enquiry' after Rawalpindi commissioner Liaqat Ali Chattha's announcement.
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Hamas leader Haniyeh blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire delays
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/hamas-leader-haniyeh-blames-israel-for-gaza-ceasefire-delays?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 5:40 PM
Haniyeh says Hamas demands a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal and 'lifting of the unjust siege' on Gaza.
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Hungary could ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in February: PM Orban
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/hungary-could-ratify-swedens-nato-membership-in-february-pm-orban?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 4:30 PM
Budapest is the only NATO member yet to ratify Stockholm's membership to the world's largest military alliance.
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Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/somalia-president-accuses-ethiopia-of-trying-to-annex-part-of-its-territory?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 4:20 PM
President Mohamud 'objects' to Ethiopia's Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own.
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The ‘inclusive’ Afghan government Afghans do not want
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/2/17/the-inclusive-afghan-government-afghans-do-not-want?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 3:19 PM
The Taliban does not want to share power with warlords and corrupt former officials and neither do Afghans.
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Honouring Alexey Navalny: Supporters gather to mourn, express outrage
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/2/17/photos-honouring-navalny-supporters-gather-to-mourn-express-outrage?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 12:17 PM
Navalny's death prompted grief and shock among his supporters across the world and drew condemnation from world leaders.
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Alexey Navalny’s team confirms his death, calls for body to be returned
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/alexey-navalnys-team-confirms-his-death-calls-for-body-to-be-returned?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 12:05 PM
'Alexey Navalny was murdered', said a spokesperson for the Putin critic after his mother was officially notified.
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How the songbirds of Rafah help Palestinians cope with the terror of war
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/how-the-songbirds-of-rafah-help-palestinians-cope-with-the-terror-of-war?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 11:21 AM
Canaries, lovebirds and goldfinches are muffling the sounds of Israel’s terrifying bombardment of Gaza with song.
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More than 350 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights group
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/more-than-100-detained-at-navalny-memorials-in-russia-rights-group?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 10:47 AM
Flowers and candles laid to honour Putin critic were cleared away from monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression.
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The trial of Kwoyelo: Fate of LRA rebel commander divides northern Uganda
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/2/17/the-trial-of-kwoyelo-fate-of-lra-rebel-commander-divides-northern-uganda?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 10:42 AM
Kwoyelo, the only LRA commander to be tried for his crimes in Uganda, has been in detention since 2009.
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Which countries are still funding UNRWA amid Israel’s war on Gaza?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/which-countries-are-still-funding-unrwa?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 10:09 AM
Ireland is the latest to pledge funds for the stricken UN agency, the main source of humanitarian aid to Palestine.
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Is media coverage reflecting the horror in Rafah?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-listening-post/2024/2/17/is-media-coverage-reflecting-the-horror-in-rafah?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 10:07 AM
Is the horror of Rafah being downplayed or do we not have the words to describe it?
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Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles at British oil tanker bound for India
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/yemens-houthis-fire-missiles-at-british-oil-tanker-bound-for-india?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 9:23 AM
The Iran-linked group has warned of more attacks on shipping despite sustained US, UK air strikes on Yemen.
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‘They killed him’: Was Putin’s critic Navalny murdered?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/they-killed-him-was-putins-critic-navalny-murdered?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 9:21 AM
Pro-Kremlin media have said Alexey Navalny had a blood clot. But critics say his death in jail was suspicious.
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Roger Waters on Gaza, resistance and doing the right thing
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2024/2/17/roger-waters-on-gaza-resistance-and-doing-the-right-thing-2?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 9:00 AM
The co-founder of the band Pink Floyd joins us for a conversation about activism, rock and resistance.
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Thomas Friedman: Dehumanisation par excellence amid a genocide
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/2/17/thomas-friedman-dehumanisation-par-excellence-amid-a-genocide?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 8:58 AM
It is hardly surprising that these days, America’s leading columnist is working hard to dehumanise the Middle East.
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Ukraine troops withdraw from front-line city of Avdiivka, army chief says
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/ukraine-troops-withdraw-from-frontline-city-of-avdiivka-army-chief-says?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 8:30 AM
Oleksandr Syrskii says the decision was taken to preserve soldiers' lives and prevent their encirclement.
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Butter chicken battle: How the dish brought two Indian restaurants to court
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/2/17/butter-chicken-battle-how-the-dish-brought-two-indian-restaurants-to-court?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 8:16 AM
Two Delhi restaurants, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, have laid claim to the famous curry.
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‘The tourists have gone’: Jerusalem restaurateur struggles amid Gaza war
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/2/17/always-sad-a-jerusalem-restaurateur-could-lose-everything-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 7:38 AM
Owner of East Jerusalem's hugely popular Sarwa Street Kitchen has lost 19 family members in Gaza and faces closure.
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US to send weapons to Israel amid invasion threat in Gaza’s Rafah: Report
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/us-to-send-weapons-to-israel-amid-invasion-threat-in-gazas-rafah-report?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 7:24 AM
Planned delivery of bombs and other munitions comes as President Biden pushes for truce in Israel's war on Gaza.
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Pro-Gaza feeling runs high in Lebanon, but Hamas presence is controlled
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/2/17/pro-gaza-feeling-runs-high-in-lebanon-but-hamas-presence-is-controlled?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 7:18 AM
Hamas has gained in popularity in south Lebanon since October 7, but its reach remains limited.
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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed on Sunday
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/jailed-former-thai-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-to-be-freed-on-sunday?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 6:48 AM
Despite being granted parole, Thaksin could face further legal troubles over charges for insulting the monarchy in 2015.
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After gains against Modi, India’s Congress party slips before election
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/17/after-gains-against-modi-indias-congress-party-slips-what-went-wrong?traffic_source=rss
February 17, 2024, 5:59 AM
Within two months, India’s Congress has gone from a serious challenger to Modi to a struggling force. Can it recover?
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