Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/columbia-university-leaders-face-scrutiny-over-anti-semitism-on-campus?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 10:28 PM
Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.
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Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/police-make-multiple-arrests-in-largest-gold-theft-in-canadian-history?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 9:38 PM
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.
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Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/17/why-is-pakistan-expelling-afghan-refugees?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 8:24 PM
Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it's for security reasons.
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Croatia ruling party heading for election win without majority: Exit poll
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/croatia-ruling-party-heading-for-election-win-without-majority-exit-poll?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 7:37 PM
Exit poll projects Croatia's governing HDZ party on track to win 58 seats in 151-seat parliament.
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Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/hezbollah-launches-missiles-and-drones-at-northern-israel?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 7:19 PM
At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate.
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Palestinian Prisoners’ Day marked amid growing number of detentions
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/17/palestinian-prisoners-day-marked-amid-growing-number-of-detentions?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 7:07 PM
Local monitoring groups say the number of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel has doubled to at least 9,500 since the war
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Woman, seeking loan, wheels corpse into Brazilian bank
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/17/woman-seeking-loan-wheels-corpse-into-brazilian-bank?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 7:00 PM
A woman wheeled the corpse of an elderly man into a bank in Brazil, hoping to get a sign-off on a loan.
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Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/biden-urges-congress-to-pass-israel-ukraine-aid-as-impasse-drags-on?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 6:04 PM
US president's appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote.
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After the Hurricane
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/dying-earth/2024/4/17/after-the-hurricane?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 4:30 PM
The effect the carbon footprint of rich countries is having on developing nations who enjoy very few of the benefits.
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Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/4/17/brazil-football-legend-romario-announces-comeback-at-58?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 3:54 PM
Many will recall Romario's starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he's registered to play again in Brazilian football.
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Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/17/is-china-growing-tired-of-russias-war-in-ukraine?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 3:46 PM
There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
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Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/russian-peacekeepers-start-withdrawal-from-azerbaijans-nagorno-karabakh?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 3:41 PM
Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia.
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World’s coral reefs face global bleaching crisis
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/17/worlds-coral-reefs-face-global-bleaching-crisis?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 3:17 PM
A mass bleaching event caused by high ocean temperatures is threatening the survival of coral reefs around the world.
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James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/4/17/james-to-headline-another-us-dream-team-at-the-paris-2024-olympics?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 3:03 PM
Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other top NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games.
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Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/17/photos-iran-shows-military-might-as-tensions-with-israel-soar?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.
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Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/palestinian-prisoners-day-how-many-palestinians-are-in-israeli-jails?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 2:44 PM
Why are nearly 10,000 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons - one-third of them without charge?
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UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/17/how-will-the-uk-ban-smoking?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 2:29 PM
The UK's smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.
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Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/pakistan-says-it-blocked-social-media-platform-x-over-national-security?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 1:49 PM
The platform remained inaccessible to users but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now.
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The thousands of Palestinians Israel arrests, tortures, holds even in death
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/the-thousands-of-palestinians-israel-arrests-tortures-hold-even-in-death?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 1:42 PM
As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.
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Qatar ‘re-evaluating’ role as mediator in Israel-Gaza truce talks
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/qatar-says-gaza-ceasefire-talks-at-delicate-phase?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 1:26 PM
Qatar’s prime minister says there has been 'abuse and harm' done related to Doha’s mediation efforts.
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Who are India’s opposition fighting to stop another Modi win?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/17/who-are-indias-opposition-fighting-to-stop-another-modi-win?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 1:18 PM
An opposition coalition of 26 parties including Rahul Gandhi’s Congress is trying to stop another win for Modi.
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Top USC graduate cancelled over Gaza speaks out
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/17/top-usc-graduate-cancelled-over-gaza-speaks-out?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 1:14 PM
A top Muslim graduate in the US has condemned her university for canceling her graduation speech over pro-Palestine post
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Google workers protest over Project Nimbus deal with Israel
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/17/google-workers-protest-over-project-nimbus-deal-with-israel?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 12:52 PM
Google employees have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling to cancel Project Nimbus.
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Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/spain-leads-european-push-to-recognise-palestine-risking-israels-wrath?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 12:39 PM
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.
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More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/over-50000-russians-killed-in-ukrainian-meat-grinder-bbc?traffic_source=rss
April 17, 2024, 12:29 PM
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.
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