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Abbas calls for Arafat death investigation

New subatomic particle could be Higgs boson

Turkey locates bodies of downed jet pilots

UK MPs question former Barclays executive

EU parliament throws out anti-piracy pact

Ukraine protests over move to boost Russian

Hundreds clash with police in central Kiev and parliament speaker offers to resign amid row over language decision.

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2012 12:46 GMT

Deaths in Iraq car bomb attack

At least eight people killed and 22 wounded in attack in Zubaidiyah, a day after a series of attacks across the country.

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2012 10:48 GMT

Asylum boat in distress found off Indonesia

Australian authorities say navy vessel was poised to help the stricken boat, believed to be carrying up to 180 people.

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2012 14:53 GMT

China frees protesters after halting project

Uncommon steps of halting metals project and releasing demonstrators, comes after thousands protested in southwest city.

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2012 06:58 GMT

Pakistan to reopen NATO supply route

US secretary of state says supply routes into Afghanistan to reopen after deal between Washington and Islamabad.

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2012 17:13 GMT

In Video

Arafat's widow calls for swift exhumation

Suha Arafat welcomes PA support for action, saying she long suspected her husband was murdered.
Over-the-counter HIV test approved

First ever kit to test for HIV at home approved for use in the US starting in the autumn.
Sudan detains anti-government protesters

Demonstrations started after President Bashir's austerity plan sparked country-wide inflation.
Actor Andy Griffith dies at age 86

The star of the classic US TV show that bears his name dies at home.
South Sudan Olympian running to save others

South Sudanese athlete went from running to escape rebels, to using the sport to raise money for his homeland.
Severe floods hit India's Assam state

Inundations in northeast region kill scores and result in evacuation of thousands from their homes.
Al-Qaeda-linked groups overrun northern Mali

With area disconnected from central rule, Tuareg rebels have been expelled from their self-declared homeland.
Vocalising sexual harassment in Egypt

Abused women used to suffer in silence, but after the revolution attitudes are starting to change.

Blogs

Middle East

Revisiting Arafat's last days

By Clayton Swisher

Middle East

Jordan's security burden of hosting Syrians

By Nisreen El-Shamayleh

Middle East

Palestinian bid blocks talks on arms treaty

By Benedict Moran

Africa

The national enigma that is Rwanda

By Peter Greste

Programme Highlights

Rigged bank rates: Is there more to come?

Inside Story04 Jul 2012 13:36 GMT

Barclays bank's top officials resign after the interest rates scandal but we ask if one bank can do this alone.

The Curse of the Sands

Al Jazeera World02 Jul 2012 14:25 GMT

After 70 years, mines keep maiming and killing in the deserts of northern Egypt.

Will the UN arms treaty succeed?

On Inside Story Americas

Aurukun: Mining for a future

On Witness

Is Mali's conflict a threat to the region?

On Inside Story

Right to life Guatemala

On Birthrights

In Depth

Police action fuels Palestinian anger

Dalia Hatuqa04 Jul 2012 14:50 GMT

Frustrated with leadership, citizens march in Ramallah against high-handedness of security forces.

Assad: Erdogan has lost his credibility

04 Jul 2012 10:57 GMT

In interview to Istanbul-based daily, Syrian president speaks about how and why his ties with Turkish PM got strained.

The man trying to keep Scotland British

By Andrew McFadyen

IKEA's 'sustainable' logging faces criticism

By Robin Forestier-Walker

The battle for federalism in Libya's east

By David Poort

As PRI wins, Mexico looks forward to its past

By Chris Arsenault

Programmes

Al Jazeera World

A series of one-hour documentaries showcasing films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
What Killed Arafat?

An investigation into the mysterious death of the late Palestinian leader reveals that he may have been poisoned.
Witness

Bringing world issues into focus with courageous and inspiring human stories.
People & Power

A groundbreaking investigative programme, which looks at the use and abuse of power.
Inside Story

Dissecting the day's top story - a frank assessment of the latest developments.
The Stream

An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles.

Spotlight

Mexico Decides News developments from across the country as voters choose a new president on July 1.
Sudan Protests In-depth coverage of anti-government demonstrations in Khartoum and around the country.
Syria: The War Within Violence continues as UN observers are deployed to monitor compliance with Annan peace plan.