US & Canada

Republicans: Reducing Manning's sentence is outrageous

Republicans say Obama's decision to shorten Chelsea Manning's sentence is a mistake that sets a dangerous precedent.

Human Rights

Obama cuts short Chelsea Manning's prison sentence

US army whistle-blower is one of 209 inmates whose sentences outgoing President Barack Obama has commuted.

Native Americans

How racism colours the standoff at Standing Rock

As Standing Rock protests come to an end, Native Americans still face discrimination and racism across the Dakotas.

Egypt

A letter to my brother in Egyptian prison

As his trial finally begins, Ibrahim Halawa's sister describes the family's ongoing anguish.

Middle East

Palestinian teen killed by Israeli army during clashes

Violence erupts after a raid by Israeli security forces in a village south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Egypt

Mahmoud Hussein: Freedom of expression is valuable

An interview with Al Jazeera's journalist before he was detained on his life and career.

Human Rights

Afghan asylum seekers resort to sex work in Athens

In the rundown Pedion Areos Park, older men walk slowly by young asylum seekers before agreeing on a price for sex.

Poverty & Development

In the name of Ram: Tattoos in India's Dalit community

After being denied access to temples, some Dalits began tattooing the name of the Hindu god Ram on their face and body.

Health

The mystery of menstruation

Busting the myths and misconceptions affecting nearly half the world's population.

Human Rights

Egypt government accused of extrajudicial killings

Ministry labels 10 slain youths 'terrorists' but El Arish residents vow to 'bring to justice all those who killed' them.

Palestine

Palestine: Growing Recognition

Amid efforts to bring the issue back to the negotiating table, 137 UN member nations have recognised State of Palestine.

Politics

Federal probe finds pattern of abuse by Chicago Police

Chicago police routinely violated the civil rights of people, the US justice department says in a report.

Human Rights

Cuban human rights and the hypocrisy of the media

'The spectrum of human rights is wide. But what [the media] do is focus ... on the bad parts and ignore the good stuff.'

Politics

Week in Pictures: From Philippines to Palestine

From protests in Palestine to death of former Iranian president and fire in Philippines, here is the week in pictures.

101 East

Cambodia's Deadly Politics

101 East investigates the suspicious murder of a political activist in Cambodia.