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Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022

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Italy's Fetus Graveyards | Al Jazeera Close Up

Italy's Fetus Graveyards | Al Jazeera Close Up

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Rightful abortion leading women in Rome to be buried alive. Unauthorised burials of aborted fetuses in Italy shed light on the stigma women face, as well as barriers to reproductive rights.

Israeli police demolish Palestinian family home in Sheikh Jarrah

Israeli police demolish Palestinian family home in Sheikh Jarrah

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Israeli police forcibly removed the Salhiyeh family from their home in Sheikh Jarrah, occupied East Jerusalem before demolishing the property on Wednesday morning.

Colombia’s Ingrid Betancourt announces presidential bid

Colombia’s Ingrid Betancourt announces presidential bid

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian politician who was kidnapped and held hostage for six years by an armed rebel group, has launched a fresh bid for the presidency.

Rome villa expected to fetch up to $500m in 'sale of the century'

Rome villa expected to fetch up to $500m in 'sale of the century'

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

It is being dubbed in Italy the "sale of the century". A villa in Rome is going under the auctioneer's hammer after an aristocratic family failed to reach a deal to keep it in a bitter inheritance feud.

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in $69BN metaverse bet

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in $69BN metaverse bet

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Microsoft Corp. agreed to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. in a $68.7bn deal, uniting two of the biggest forces in video games to create the world’s third-biggest gaming company.

Boston Bruins retire jersey of Willie O'Ree, NHL’s first black player

Boston Bruins retire jersey of Willie O'Ree, NHL’s first black player

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

The US National Hockey League has honoured its first black player, Willie O'Ree. He broke the league's racial barrier in 1958.

Muslim girls wearing hijab barred from classes at Indian college

Muslim girls wearing hijab barred from classes at Indian college

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Six Muslim girls have been told they are not allowed to sit in

AT&T, Verizon delay some 5G rollout after airlines warn of chaos

AT&T, Verizon delay some 5G rollout after airlines warn of chaos

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near some airports in the United States after the nation’s largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause massive flight disruptions.

Manila’s ‘no vax, no ride’ public transit policy comes into force

Manila’s ‘no vax, no ride’ public transit policy comes into force

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

The Philippines’ so called “no vax, no ride” policy, which bans people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from riding public transport in the country’s capital region, has come into effect – a move that has sparked protests fr...

Sri Lanka president calls for national unity amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka president calls for national unity amid economic crisis

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Facing an economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa called for national unity as he addressed a new session of Parliament on Tuesday.

Cuba: Dozens of protesters could face decades in prison after protests

Cuba: Dozens of protesters could face decades in prison after protests

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

In July last year, hundreds of people were detained by Cuban authorities when people took to the streets to demand better economic conditions and more freedoms.

What if prisons were more humane? | The Stream

What if prisons were more humane? | The Stream

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

Some might think of a prison as a place for punishment and a deterrent for crime.

Mass murderer Anders Breivik asks Norway court for parole

Mass murderer Anders Breivik asks Norway court for parole

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

A far-right mass murderer in Norway is asking the court to be released on parole.

What's behind the Houthi's attack on the UAE? | Inside Story

What's behind the Houthi's attack on the UAE? | Inside Story

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

The United Arab Emirates has promised it will retaliate against the most significant Houthi attack on its soil in years.

Scientists warn Tonga eruption may damage environment for years

Scientists warn Tonga eruption may damage environment for years

Al Jazeera, 19 Jan 2022

It's been three days since the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga - but the full scale of the destruction is only now beginning to emerge.

Malaysia: Hindu Tamil festivals scaled back over pandemic

Malaysia: Hindu Tamil festivals scaled back over pandemic

Al Jazeera, 18 Jan 2022

The pandemic is putting a damper on a popular Hindu festival celebrated by Tamil communities around the world.

At least 7 protesters killed in Sudan anti-coup rallies

At least 7 protesters killed in Sudan anti-coup rallies

Al Jazeera, 18 Jan 2022

At least seven protesters were killed during pro-democracy protests in Sudan on Monday.

Syria war amputees find hope in football

Syria war amputees find hope in football

Al Jazeera, 18 Jan 2022

When Mohammed Yaser Hamdan lost his leg in an airstrike in Syria, he thought his dreams of playing football were over.

Brazil begins COVID vaccines for children aged 5-11 despite Bolsonaro objection

Brazil begins COVID vaccines for children aged 5-11 despite Bolsonaro objection

Al Jazeera, 18 Jan 2022

Children in Brazil aged five to 11 are now receiving COVID-19 vaccine jabs - after a month of political wrangling.

Reports of ‘significant damage’ in Tonga after eruption, tsunami

Reports of ‘significant damage’ in Tonga after eruption, tsunami

Al Jazeera, 18 Jan 2022

There are reports of “significant damage” in parts of the Pacific island nation of Tonga following Saturday’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, with New Zealand and Australia preparing to send humanitarian assistance amid limited in...