Nikol Pashinyan has faced widespread protests in recent months. But just four years ago, he was leading mass demonstrations against then-President Serzh Sargsyan. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands takes a look at his rise to power and recent decline in popularity.…
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High hopes for new US ambassador to UN on her first day
It is the first day on the job for the new United States ambassador to the United Nations. Linda Thomas-Greenfield has the task of repairing relationships damaged during Donald Trump’s time in office. Her appointment has been widely welcomed, and…
Ultra-Orthodox community in UK celebrates Purim amid pandemic
Members of the United Kingdom’s strictly Orthodox Jewish community are preparing to celebrate Purim, one of the most important days on the Jewish calendar. But as COVID-19 restrictions persist, efforts are under way to ensure festivities do not result in…
The Virus Hunters | 101 East
More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic started, its origins remain shrouded in mystery. Scientists from across the world are searching for clues on how the coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. In China, public data on the virus’s…
Nigeria: More than 300 schoolgirls abducted in Northwest
Kidnapping is currently Nigeria’s biggest and fastest enterprise with dozens abducted daily. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Nigeria #Kidnapping
Armenia PM warns of coup attempt after army seeks his resignation
Armenia’s prime minister has accused his armed forces of an attempted coup. Nikol Pashinyan has fired his military chief after the army called for his resignation. He is calling on his supporters to gather in the capital amid mounting pressure…
Senegal’s storage challenges limit COVID vaccine options
Senegal says it does not have the capacity to store all types of COVID-19 vaccines. A lack of cold storage facilities guaranteeing the low temperatures needed to store certain vaccines is a major obstacle to immunisation efforts in many developing…