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Syria's War

Three years since the start of the uprising, nine million people have been displaced by fighting.

Egypt in Turmoil

An in-depth look at Egypt's ongoing political crisis.

Iraq on the Brink

Iraq falls into violence as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant fights for control of the country.

The Palestinian Question

After decades of negotiating, the Palestinian question remains: When will statehood be theirs?

The Fight for a New Libya

The country struggles for stability as armed groups and political rivals fight for control.

Afghanistan's Challenge

Afghanistan faces security challenges in the face of the US troop drawdown and a new government.

South Sudan in Crisis

In depth coverage of the escalating violence in South Sudan.
Watching and Killing From the Skies

The cost and ethics of using military and civilian drones.
Somalia in Transition

Somalia elects a new leadership, putting an end to eight years of rule by the Transitional Federal Government.
Unfinished Revolutions

Extensive coverage of ongoing political turmoil in Tunisia with government on verge of collapse.
Japan's Nuclear Meltdown

Three years after a major earthquake and tsunami, Japan still struggles with the resulting nuclear crisis.
Kashmir: The forgotten conflict

Al Jazeera takes a deep look into the human side of a six decade long - almost forgotten - political conflict.
Ten Years in Iraq

In-depth coverage looking back at the past decade, on anniversary of 2003 US-led invasion.
Rohingya: Stateless and Unwanted

Nearly a million Rohingya in Myanmar are unwanted at home and shunned by neighbouring countries.
Nelson Mandela: 1918-2013

Looking back at the life and legacy of South Africa's iconic leader.
2013 in review

Look back at the year's top stories and analyses from our correspondents around the world.
DR Congo Conflict

Up-to-date coverage of the latest developments in the DR Congo conflict.
Typhoon Haiyan

Coverage of latest developments on the Philippines' natural disaster.
Australia's election

Al Jazeera's special coverage of the race to be the country's next prime minister.
Pakistan's Bin Laden Dossier

Al Jazeera obtains Pakistan's official report into the killing of Osama Bin Laden by US Navy SEALs.
Feeding the World

With record droughts in countries across the world, how are communities coping with food shortages?
Turkey Protests

Extensive coverage of political unrest that spread from Istanbul to other areas.
Mali election

In-depth coverage of Mali's elections and the challenges that it faces since the 2012 coup d'etat.
Crisis in Bangladesh

Extensive coverage of war crimes tribunals and controversial calls for blasphemy laws.
Korea Tensions

Al Jazeera looks at the escalation of military threats between N Korea and geopolitical rivals.
Iran Elections

News and analysis of 2013 presidential contest as Ahmadinejad finishes second term.
Pakistan Elections

Coverage of 2013 general election across politically divided South Asian nation.
Malaysia Elections

In-depth coverage of May 5 vote to select new parliament and prime minister.
Venezuela Election

Reports and reaction following Sunday's closely-fought presidential vote.
Choosing the pope

Follow coverage as papal conclave elects next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Kenya Elections

Follow our in-depth coverage as the East African nation elects a new president.
Wildlife SOS

Delegates gather at 16th meeting of CITES to stop illegal international trade in fauna and flora.
Israel Election

Follow Al Jazeera's reporting on the vote for the 19th Knesset and the formation of a new government.
Gaza Crisis

Follow the latest developments as a fragile truce between Hamas and Israel takes hold.
Doha COP18

Follow our in-depth coverage of negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference in Qatar.
India

News, features, opinions and picture galleries from the world's largest democracy.
China: The Party and the People

Al Jazeera's detailed coverage as the ruling Communist Party holds its Congress in Beijing to pick new leaders.
US Elections 2012

Comprehensive coverage of the presidential race and the challenges facing Obama in his second term.
Venezuela Election

News developments from across the South American nation as voters choose the next president.
What Happened Next?

Al Jazeera revisits some of the stories we've aired over the past five years and catches up with the people we met.
Provocation and Protest

In response to anti-Muhammad trailer, protesters lash out at US and other diplomatic targets.
Drugs Central

Uncovering the real stories behind the brutal and bloody war being fought between cartels and the military in Mexico.
Tapping into Technology

Looking at innovative ways of using smart phones and apps to empower people and improve their lives.
Libya Elections

News, features and programmes on the post-Gaddafi country's first free election in over four decades.
Mexico Decides

News developments from across the country as voters choose a new president on July 1.
Iran Tensions

In-depth coverage of an escalating regional debate about Iran's geopolitical power and the West.

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