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Nigeria prison attack frees inmates

Police say fighters from armed group Boko Haram broke into jail in northeastern Yobe state and freed 40 prisoners.

Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 07:09 GMT

Africa

Egypt's Morsi calls for unity after poll win

NATO to meet over downed Turkish jet

Tunisia extradites Gaddafi's last PM to Libya

Grenade attack hits Kenya's Mombasa

Nigeria prison attack frees inmates

Bashir says Sudan protests are no Arab Spring

As demonstrations against austerity measures continue, Sudan's president says they are the work of "a few agitators".

Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 07:10 GMT

Thai Red Shirts stage mass protests

Thousands of protesters loyal to ex-prime minister Shinawatra call for Thailand's judiciary to stay out of politics.

Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 01:48 GMT

Paraguay's Lugo condemns 'parliamentary coup'

Leftist South American leaders step up criticism of new government as deposed president brands it "illegitimate".

Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 05:19 GMT

Bolivian police reject government pay deal

Leftist government deploys military on the streets and accuses striking officers of setting the stage for a coup.

Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 18:42 GMT

Dozens reported dead in Syria violence

Opposition activists say at least 40 people have died in different places, including Deir Az zor and Homs.

Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 21:14 GMT

In Video

Uneasy calm in Nigerian state amid curfew

Strict curfew in place across northern Kaduna state after church attacks, amid fears of retaliatory violence.
Sudan sees rise in anti-government protests

Protests over rising food prices have widened as demonstrators are now demanding regime change.
Georgia wine trade bounces back

Country finds new markets to overcome Russian trade embargo that made sales tumble by 80 per cent six years ago.
Peruvians protest against mining project

Indigenous people fear government's go-ahead to proposal will destroy four lakes and damage water supply.
Ivory Coast families waiting to go home

With UN peacekeepers still protecting the war displaced, the refugee situation in West African nation remains tense.
Signs of hope for Nepal's disabled

Eatery aims to remove stigma by hiring only hearing impaired as officials mull law to help the physically challenged.
US drone designers back peaceful uses

Many who helped develop unmanned aircraft say technology should be used for peaceful purposes.
Sectarian unrest worries Nigerians

Many say government is failing to address root causes of rising violence between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna state.

Blogs

Middle East

Celebration and scepticism in Tahrir

By Evan Hill

Africa

Uneasy calm in Kaduna

By Yvonne Ndege

Asia

Will 'stopping the boats' end the suffering?

By Andrew Thomas

Asia

Elections in Papua New Guinea are just different

By Andrew Thomas

Programme Highlights

Turkey-Syria relations: Taking a nose dive?

Inside Syria24 Jun 2012 10:32 GMT

As Syria shoots down a Turkish jet, we ask if the incident will escalate into more violence between the two countries.

Joyce Banda: 'Malawians deserve better'

Talk to Al Jazeera24 Jun 2012 11:50 GMT

The leader of Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, recounts how she fought to protect her country's democracy.

The Family

On Special series

Rio+20: A corporate environment?

On Counting the Cost

The propaganda behind Obama's drone war

On Listening Post

Greenpeace: From hippies to lobbyists

On Al Jazeera World

In Depth

Week in pictures, June 18-24

Al Jazeera staff24 Jun 2012 22:03 GMT

From protests in Sudan to announcement of Egypt's new president, Al Jazeera showcases this week in images.

Rising prices ignite Sudan street protests

Harriet Martin24 Jun 2012 10:41 GMT

Khartoum witnesses student demonstrations as cash-strapped government announces raft of austerity measures.

Mexico's voters speak out on election issues

By Chris Arsenault

Liberia's long wait to turn on the lights

By Travis Lupick

Alternative voices from Rio+20

By Preethi Nallu

Are we sustainable?

By Dahr Jamail

Programmes

Listening Post

A weekly programme that examines and dissects the world's media.
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.
The Family

In a tale of politics, power and greed, this two-part series examines the Mubarak family.
Counting the Cost

The best of Al Jazeera's reporting on the impact of the financial crisis.
Inside Story Americas

Dissecting the day's top story from the Americas.

Spotlight

Egypt in Transition Latest news and analysis as Egyptians select first new president in post-Mubarak political era.
Mexico Decides News developments from across the country as voters choose a new president on July 1.
The Sahel: Anatomy of a Drought Millions of lives are in jeopardy as West Africa faces a punishing drought.
Syria: The War Within Violence continues as UN observers are deployed to monitor compliance with Annan peace plan.