Jury hears opening statements at Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/jury-hears-opening-statements-at-trumps-hush-money-trial?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 9:27 PM
Opening statements and testimony from the first witness was heard by the jury at Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial.
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What could be the consequences if Israel invades Rafah?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/22/what-could-be-the-consequences-if-israel-invades-rafah?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 8:50 PM
Several of Israel's allies say they are opposed to Israeli forces launching an assault on the southern Gaza city.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russian strike collapsed Kharkiv TV tower
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-russian-strike-collapsed-kharkiv-tv-tower?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 8:49 PM
Ukrainian president tells Joe Biden that Russian attack on the tower is part of a plan to make the city 'uninhabitable'.
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‘Battlelines’ drawn as jury hears opening remarks in Trump hush money case
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/battlelines-drawn-jury-hears-opening-arguments-in-trump-hush-money-case?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 8:20 PM
Opening arguments deliver starkly different portraits of the former US president in historic criminal trial.
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Pro-Palestine chants for ‘azaadi’ at Columbia University provokes debate
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/pro-palestine-chants-for-azaadi-at-columbia-university-provokes-debate?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 7:51 PM
A video of pro-Palestine protesters using the Kashmiri slogan “azaadi” meaning “freedom” in a chant.
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EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app’s rewards feature
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/eu-threatens-to-suspend-tiktok-lite-apps-rewards-feature?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 7:24 PM
European Commission says the app has 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors.
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Sudan war could lead to more ethnic killings in volatile Darfur region
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/22/sudan-war-could-lead-to-more-ethnic-killings-in-volatile-darfur-region?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 7:06 PM
Proximity to Chad means violence in North Darfur between the RSF and Sudan's army could easily spread.
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UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/uks-sunak-promises-rwanda-deportation-flights-will-begin?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 7:03 PM
Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday to pass new legislation if needed.
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Israel failed to support its claims about UNRWA staff, report finds
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/israel-failed-to-support-its-claims-about-unrwa-staff-report-finds?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 6:43 PM
“The Israelis have not provided any evidence for their allegations.”
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Turkey’s Erdogan meets Iraq PM for talks on water, security and trade
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/turkeys-erdogan-meets-iraq-pm-for-talks-on-water-security-and-trade?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 5:27 PM
Turkish president says two leaders discussed steps the two countries could take against the PKK armed group.
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What to know about Chinese Olympic swimmers’ doping scandal
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/4/22/chinese-swimmers-doping-scandal-tokyo-olympics-2021-wada-controversy-banned-substance?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 5:19 PM
Why were 23 Chinese swimmers allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned drug?
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Israeli military intelligence chief resignation will put peers on the spot
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/israeli-military-intelligence-chief-resignation-will-put-peers-on-the-spot?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 4:53 PM
Haliva also called for establishing an investigative committee, in what would be a first step towards accountability.
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Israel gave no evidence UNRWA staff linked to ‘terrorism’: Colonna report
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/no-evidence-of-unrwa-staff-links-terrorist-groups-independent-review?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 4:08 PM
Report from former French foreign minister finds Israel has not backed up claims it made against refugee agency.
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Columbia University on edge over Gaza: What’s going on?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/columbia-university-on-edge-over-gaza-whats-going-on?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 3:51 PM
Classes will be held virtually on Monday amid mounting tension between US pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters.
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Photos: Columbia University moves classes online after Gaza protests
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/22/photos-columbia-university-moves-classes-online-after-gaza-protests?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 3:33 PM
More than 100 students were arrested last week on the New York campus for demonstrating against the war.
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War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/war-fear-of-war-spur-global-military-spending-to-new-record-sipri-report?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 3:08 PM
New high of $2.4 trillion is ninth straight annual increase, suggesting trend will continue, research institute says.
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Trump’s defence makes opening statement in ‘hush money’ trial
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/trumps-defence-to-make-opening-statement-in-hush-money-trial?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 2:25 PM
Prosecutors and defence lay out broad strokes arguments in what is an unprecedented trial against a former president.
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Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/22/another-foreign-intervention-will-not-solve-the-crisis-in-haiti?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 1:52 PM
The country needs a solution coming from its people.
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‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/infiltrators-modi-accused-of-anti-muslim-hate-speech-amid-india-election?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 12:35 PM
The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, signalling a shift in his campaign strategy.
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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/what-is-israels-netzah-yehuda-battalion?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 12:23 PM
The US is reportedly planning to place sanctions on Netzah Yehuda, the ultra-Orthodox Israeli military unit.
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Germany and Britain arrest suspected Chinese spies
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/germany-detains-three-suspected-chinese-spies?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 11:43 AM
Three German suspects allegedly transferred military tech amid rising concern in Europe over Chinese espionage.
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Mass graves found at southern Gaza hospital raided by Israeli forces
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/mass-graves-found-at-southern-gaza-hospital-raided-by-israeli-forces?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 11:28 AM
Search teams in Gaza say they've uncovered hundreds of bodies in the grounds of Nasser Medical Complex.
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Israeli spy chief quits as pressure over October 7 failures rises
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/israels-military-intelligence-chief-resigns-over-october-7-attack?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 10:51 AM
Haliva is first official to take responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas attack or recent Iranian counterstrike.
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Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/why-is-irans-president-ebrahim-raisi-visiting-pakistan?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 10:44 AM
Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve border issues.
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Rocket attack from Iraq targets US base in Syria
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/rocket-attack-from-iraq-targets-us-troops-military-bases-in-syria?traffic_source=rss
April 22, 2024, 10:08 AM
Attack was the first by Iranian-backed groups against US troops in Iraq since they halted a campaign in early February.
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