Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera, is a state-funded broadcaster in Doha, Qatar, owned by the Al Jazeera Media Network. Initially launched as an Arabic news and current-affairs satellite TV channel, Al Jazeera has since expanded into a network with several outlets, including the Internet and specialty television channels in multiple languages.
Hong Kong students continue boycott pressing for more demands
Thousands of students and alumni continued to boycott schools across Hong Kong on Friday and formed a human chain to register their protest. The students are upset with the government for not fulfilling their other demands after withdrawing the Extradition Bill.
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Temple Mount 'violations'
Jordan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned Israel's ambassador to the country, Amir Weissbrod, in protest over last week's clashes at Jerusalem's Temple Mount compound, when Jewish worshipers were allowed on the site to commemorate Tisha B'Av, which coincided with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Temple Mount 'violations'
Jordan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned Israel's ambassador to the country, Amir Weissbrod, in protest over last week's clashes at Jerusalem's Temple Mount compound, when Jewish worshipers were allowed on the site to commemorate Tisha B'Av, which coincided with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Hong Kong airport reopens, hundreds of flights remain cancelled
Hong Kong airport reopened on Tuesday, a day after a pro-democracy protest brought the air transport hub to a complete standstill. However, hundreds of flights were still listed as cancelled.
Norway mosque shooting being investigated as act of terrorism: Police
The shooting incident at a mosque near capital Oslo on Saturday is being investigated as a possible "act of terrorism", Norwegian police said on Sunday.
IED blast injures many in Herat province of Afghstan
A magnetic IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast hit the Herat province of Afghstan on Wednesday afternoon.
Support pours in for Russian sisters who face jail for killing abusive father
Dozens of Russians clenching flowers gathered in Moscow on Saturday (local time) in support of three sisters on trial for killing their abusive father in a case that has reignited a debate over domestic violence in Russia.
USA: Protests against Trump's policies as anti-immigrant crackdown slated to begin
Protests are being held across major cities in the United States against President Donald Trump's policies, especially after the leader announced the start of a crackdown on undocumented immigrants by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from Sunday.
Sudan army foils coup attempt, detains 12
Sudanese army officials on Friday claimed that they have foiled an attempted coup and detained 12 officers for their possible role in it.
US welcomes Sudan's power-sharing deal
The US on Saturday welcomed an agreement forged by Sudan's ruling military council and the civilian opposition group to share power during a transition period until elections, saying it is an important step forward towards the ending of the political crisis in the African nation.
