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Russia: Syria agrees to take part in talks

Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing

IMF chief's hearing over payout resumes

Turkey parliament passes anti-alcohol bill

Deadly blast targets Thai soldiers

Kerry urges hard decisions for peace talks

On his fourth visit to Middle East, US secretary of state pushes Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume negotiations.

Middle East Last Modified: 24 May 2013 12:46 GMT

African Union seeks financial independence

Continental body says it will cater for its own budget, mainly financed by China and West, as it marks golden jubilee.

Africa Last Modified: 24 May 2013 12:36 GMT

Abe begins landmark visit to Myanmar

Japan attempts to reassert its position as country's biggest economic partner after decades of poor relations.

Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 24 May 2013 11:17 GMT

FIFA to bring in tough anti-racism sanctions

Taskforce chairman Jeffrey Webb talks exclusively to Al Jazeera about FIFA measures planned to tackle racism in football

Football Last Modified: 24 May 2013 12:46 GMT

Flooding grips Norway

Melting snow and torrential rain force thousands from their homes.

Steff Gaulter

Weather Last Modified: 24 May 2013 09:41 GMT

In Depth

Striking Dubai workers face mass deportation

Chris Arsenault23 May 2013 13:14 GMT

Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues, as many South Asian labourers ordered to leave the country.

Insider sheds light on Syria's chemical arms

Basma Atassi23 May 2013 17:56 GMT

Former scientist for country's programme says the regime used sarin agent in small quantities to halt rebel advances.

Ahmadinejad's dirty dozen

By D. Parvaz and Mohammed Haddad

Dubai's striking workers in their own words

By Chris Arsenault

African tribes losing ground to conservation

By James Reinl

EasyJet's Egypt deal remains up in the air

By Alastair Beach

In Video

Filipinos unfazed by row with Taiwan

People continue to go about their work as tensions persist over Taiwanese fisherman shot by Philippine coast guard.
Poland looks to diversify gas supply

Energy independence not the sole motivation as country's national oil company and private firms place bets on shale gas.
Sri Lanka garment firms boost work conditions

New campaign helps improve safety standards and workers' rights in country gaining image as ethical source of clothing.
Disease threatens Florida's orange groves

Multi-billion-dollar citrus industry faces serious threat as incurable disease spreads across the country.
World War II secret files released

Hundreds of declassified documents from UK National Archives give peek into decision-making at highest level.
Fighting rages for strategic Afghan town

Hundreds of civilians flee Sangin in Helmand province after Taliban attack police checkpoints.
Taiwan fishing town reels over sea dispute

As competition over fishing grounds intensify, fishermen urge Taiwan and Philippines to resolve spat.
Yemeni diplomats at UN go on strike

Staff at Yemeni mission in New York protest over work conditions, saying they have not been paid in months.

Blogs

Americas

The pope's pricey visit to Brazil

By Gabriel Elizondo

Asia

Labour reforms come at a cost

By Jonah Hull

Sport

It's up to you New York

By Lee Wellings

Africa

Nigeria's mobile phone blackout

By Yvonne Ndege

Programme Highlights

Woolwich attack: An act of terrorism?

Inside Story24 May 2013 11:35 GMT

After a British soldier was hacked to death in the capital London, we analyse the repercussions of this act.

Restoring Rangoon

101 East22 May 2013 15:48 GMT

101 East takes a rare peek inside Yangon's most famous building, as Myanmar's colonial architecture is under threat.

China Rising

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Hungary: Towards the Abyss

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The Last Battle

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Artscape

A look at the creative forces behind many of the world's headlines.
China Rising

A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Witness

Bringing world issues into focus with courageous and inspiring human stories.
Al-Nakba

Series on the Palestinian 'catastrophe' of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures.
101 East

A weekly discussion programme on Asia-Pacific current affairs.
The Stream

An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles.

Featured

Syria: The War Within Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
China Rising A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Iran Elections News and analysis of 2013 presidential contest as Ahmadinejad finishes second term.
Crisis in Bangladesh Extensive coverage of war crimes tribunals and controversial calls for blasphemy laws.
Al-Nakba Series on the Palestinian 'catastrophe' of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures.