Al Jazeera News API
Al Jazeera is a Doha-based international news organization providing independent coverage of the Middle East, world affairs, and underreported stories.
With the World News API you can programmatically access news articles from Al Jazeera (aljazeera.com). On average, over 150 articles per day are indexed from this source.
The source is based in Qatar and publishes primarily in the language code en. For every API endpoint that supports the news-sources parameter, use https://www.aljazeera.com to retrieve news exclusively from Al Jazeera.
Historically, you can search news from Al Jazeera starting January 1st, 2022.
API Examples for Al Jazeera News
Here are some examples showing how to search news, filter by category, and retrieve specific articles from Al Jazeera. Be sure to check out the in-depth documentation as each API offers many different parameters to explore.
news-sources=https://www.aljazeera.com news-sources=https://www.aljazeera.com text=technology news-sources=https://www.aljazeera.com categories=politics news-sources=https://www.aljazeera.com Each article in the response includes a sentiment score ranging from -1 (very negative) to 1 (very positive), enabling sentiment analysis of Al Jazeera's coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Jazeera News API
How do I get news articles from Al Jazeera via API?
Use the Search News endpoint with the parameter news-sources=https://www.aljazeera.com. This returns only articles published by Al Jazeera. You can further filter by keyword, category, date range, and more.
How many articles does World News API index from Al Jazeera daily?
World News API indexes over 150 articles per day from Al Jazeera. Coverage includes all major sections and categories published on aljazeera.com.
Can I search historical articles from Al Jazeera?
Yes, World News API stores articles from Al Jazeera starting from January 1st, 2022. Use the earliest-publish-date and latest-publish-date parameters in the Search News endpoint to query historical articles.
Can I combine Al Jazeera with other news sources in one API call?
Yes, the news-sources parameter accepts a comma-separated list of source URLs. For example, you can retrieve news from Al Jazeera and other outlets in a single request.
Is there a free plan to access Al Jazeera news?
Yes! World News API offers a free plan with 50 daily API points — enough to start building and testing with Al Jazeera news data. Sign up for a free API key to get started. Paid plans start at $39/month for higher volume needs.
Looking for a different news source? Select from the list below or browse all media outlets.