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Annan: 'Bold steps' needed for Syria peace

Blair says he courted media to avert 'risk'

DR Congo rebels vow to fight to 'last man'

Explosion shakes Kenyan capital

Bahrain activist Rajab released on bail

Japan ex-PM apologises for Fukushima failure

Parliamentary commission questions Naoto Kan about his response to last year's disaster at the nuclear-power plant.

Last Modified: 28 May 2012 11:25 GMT

Nepal premier calls for fresh elections

Prime minister calls for November 22 election after leaders fail to agree on post-war constitution before deadline.

Last Modified: 28 May 2012 00:46 GMT

Death by self-immolation reported in Tibet

China's official news agency confirms two incidents of men setting themselves on fire in tightly guarded capital Lhasa.

Last Modified: 28 May 2012 08:03 GMT

Libya's first post-Gaddafi vote may face delay

Senior poll official quits, saying June 19 date is "mission impossible", though Election Commission remains confident.

Last Modified: 28 May 2012 12:04 GMT

Indian PM signs deals with Myanmar

New Delhi seeks to boost influence after decades of military rule which left its neighbour heavily reliant on Beijing.

Last Modified: 28 May 2012 09:04 GMT

In Video

Phone helps Canada doctors monitor pain

App allows children suffering from cancer to record their pain, which enables medical staff to analyse their illness.
Taliban rule haunts Pakistan singers

Many have left Peshawar over the past eight years but some are determined to keep the music alive in northwestern city.
Pope's butler charged in 'Vatileaks' scandal

Domestic helper suspected of exposing secret documents indicating corruption inside Vatican.
North Carolina divided on Obama's re-election

Swing state won by incumbent in 2008 now appears split as this year's race heats up.
Activists seek cooler place for polar bear

Social media leveraged to move Yupi, who has lived in a zoo in Mexico for her entire 20 years, to a much colder place.
Putting Libya's army back together

Fighters who helped overthrow Muammar Gaddafi now being integrated into country's regular army.
Ex-Japan PM to testify on nuclear disaster

Naoto Kan to answer why it took him three hours to declare state of emergency.
Rusting hulks choke Nigerian waters

Hundreds of shipwrecks litter Nigeria's coast, causing environmental damage and providing havens for smugglers.

Blogs

Middle East

Russia's difficult stance on Syria

By Rory Challands

Europe

Eurovision challenges Baku's vision

By Sohail Rahman

Africa

Peering into mysteries of space

By Tania Page

Americas

The long road to Rio+20 summit

By Benedict Moran

Programme Highlights

Will stability finally return to Somalia?

Inside Story28 May 2012 09:02 GMT

As government forces capture the gateway to Mogadishu, we ask if the country is turning a corner after 20 years of war.

The citizen journalists challenging al-Assad

Listening Post27 May 2012 12:51 GMT

The chilling story of the social media activist who dared to denounce the Syrian regime to a foreign media outlet.

How can peace be brought to Syria?

On Inside Syria

Facebook IPO: Fair risk or casino capitalism?

On Inside Story Americas

Alaa al-Aswany: 'Egypt, strong but paralysed'

On Talk to Al Jazeera

Where is the money for malaria?

On Counting the Cost

In Depth

Did Egyptians vote against their revolution?

Jamal Elshayyal27 May 2012 21:12 GMT

Given the tumultuous fervour of the past year, the support shown to an ally of the former president has surprised many.

The Indian Premier League: Sport or showbiz?

Suresh Menon 27 May 2012 19:42 GMT

The glitzy cricket tournament has faced scandals including fraud and fixing, and has left fans divided over its future.

The rupee rumble

By Sudha G Tilak

Qatari women prepare for Olympic debut

By Rhodri Davies

Nepal's unfinished revolution

By Saif Khalid

Kandahar schools brave harsh realities

By Mujib Mashal

Programmes

Listening Post

A weekly programme that examines and dissects the world's media.
Inside Story

Dissecting the day's top story - a frank assessment of the latest developments.
Talk to Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera interviews the people making the headlines.
Al Jazeera World

A series of one-hour documentaries showcasing films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Inside Syria

As the Syrian uprising rages on, this weekly show examines events inside the country.
Witness

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

Exclusive

Spotlight

Egypt's Choice Latest news and analysis as Egyptians elect first new president in post-Mubarak political era.
Iran Tensions In-depth coverage of an escalating regional debate about Iran's geopolitical power and the West.
Syria: The War Within Violence continues as UN observers are deployed to monitor both sides' compliance with a peace plan.