al jazeera
More US women have fingers on the trigger
New statistics point to an uptick of gun purchases among women in the United States. The National Shooting Sports Federation reports an annual increase of over 83 per cent in the number of women purchasing guns for what they cite as self-defence. The National Rifle Association (NRA), the controversial US gun lobby, has also seen an increase of up to 20 per cent in female attendance at shooting clinics. Al Jazeera's Cath Turner reports.
Chinese dissident leaves Beijing for US
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has boarded a plane bound for the United States, closing a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that had tested US-China relations. Chen, 40, his wife and their two children were on United Airlines Flight 88, which took off late on Saturday afternoon from Beijing's airport. The flight is scheduled to arrive in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday evening. Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports.
EU funds training for Somali soldiers
Somali soldiers brought to Uganda for extra training are heading back to their country to fight the armed group al-Shabab. Hundreds are being trained as part of the EU-funded programme in Uganda, which has 8000 of its own soldiers inside Somalia. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from the Bihanga training centre in western Uganda.
India's plummeting rupee raises concern
The Indian rupee, losing its value since last year, has now hit an all-time low against the US dollar. The currency has lost more than 20 per cent since 2011, contributing to a slow down of India's GDP growth and a widening of its fiscal deficit. Critics blame the government's indecision in introducing financial reforms as the main cause for the rupee's current crisis. A greatly devalued rupee means a ballooning import bill, as India buys about 80 per cent of its oil from abroad. India's vulnerability to the eurozone crisis is also pushing the rupee downward. Al Jazeera's Prerna Suri reports from New Delhi.
South Korea cracks down on "human flesh capsules"
South Korean authorities say they plan to crackdown on the illegal smuggling of so-called "human flesh capsules". The pills contain parts of human foetuses or infants and are believed to be sold as stamina enhancement drugs. But customs officials say they can cause serious health problems. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay is in Seoul.
Inside Story - France: A new political era
As France votes in its next president, we ask if he can reassure Eurozone leaders that he can deal with the crisis. Inside Story, discusses with guests: Christian Mallard, Eric Pape and Ansgar Belke.
Inside Story Americas - Who will be Mexico's next president?
Mexico's presidential candidates have faced off in their first TV debate. What are their visions amid an unrelenting drug war and an economy dependent on the struggling fortunes of the US? Guests: Manuel Camacho Solis, Ray Walser, Eric Olson.
Middle East expert Fawaz Gerges discusses Syria crisis
Fawaz Gerges, director of the Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics, tells Al Jazeera the regional and international variables have not been conducive to an international military intervention in Syria.
The Stream - Brazil's racial quotas
We discuss Brazil's "racial democracy" and newly approved racial quotas.
Western paralysis in the face of Syrian crisis
A senior European diplomat involved in the Libyan war has told Al Jazeera he believes the Arab Spring has left Western countries "fatigued" over Syria. Franco Frattini, Italy's former foreign minister, said the Syrian opposition seeking to end President Bashar al-Assad's rule can only look to the Arab League for support. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports on why the West appears incapable of offering solutions for the violence-torn country.
Iraqi VP put on Interpol 'alert'
Tariq al-Hashemi, the Iraqi vice-president, has been placed on an Interpol "red notice". Hashemi, currently in neighbouring Turkey, is accused of "guiding and financing terrorist attacks" during the nation's two-year-long civil war.
Afghanistan to top NATO agenda
Delegations from around 60 countries will gather in Chicago on Sunday for the start of a two-day NATO summit. Top of the agenda will be the war in Afghanistan and the European missile defence system. Another crucial issue is NATO's budget. The US has complained for decades that it pays too much. Patty Culhane reports.
Gold rush imperils Peru's Amazon rainforest
Illegal gold miners in Peru are destroying thousands of hectares of the Amazon jungle that are home to some of the world's most important biologically diverse species. Environmentalists say the damage done to the forest could cause peril to the local habitat. Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports from the rainforest of Madre de Dios, in Peru's southeast.
Inside Story Americas - Does the G8 represent a modern world economy?
Thirty seven years ago as the world grappled with a major economic crisis, leaders of six of the world's biggest economies gathered in France. Henry Kissinger, US secretary of state at the time said the G6 would give people a sense they are masters of their destiny and be a bulwark against the blind forces beyond their control. In the intervening years the six has become eight with the US, Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Japan joined by Canada and Russia. And as the eight leaders congregate at Camp David outside Washington, the agenda is similar to 1975 - economic crisis. As the Eurozone threatens to implode, fevered discussions are expected on how much pain should be inflicted in order to preserve the financial order.
The Stream - Creatively resisting occupation
On the anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba or "catastrophe" we speak to activists employing creative methods of resistance to Israeli occupation.
Neighbours keep an eye on China drilling
China has started its first deep water oil drilling operation near a highly disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines, Vietnam and others are closely watching as they also lay claim to the resource rich area. The waters where this well is starting operation are not under dispute, but just south east of it is a shoal that is currently the scene of a stalemate with the Philippines navy. Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports from Hong Kong.
Afghanistan improve standards for woman and girls
Since the US-led invasion in 2001, the country and its people have gone through many changes Afghan Women had few rights under the Taliban's rule. But the situation for them and girls is much better now. Afghanistan is no longer the worst place to be a mother, in 2006 one in five children died before their fifth birthday, now it's one in 10. That is partly because women have better access to health care and there are more female health care workers. The government says education is one of its biggest achievements. Al Jazeera's Jennifer Glasse reports from Kabul.
Inside Story Americas - The US military's 'anti-Islam classes'
How widespread is the use of anti-Islamic material in the US military? Ibrahim Hooper, CAIR's national communications director; Morris Davis, a retired Air Force Colonel; and Al Jazeera's Josh Rushing.
The Stream - US moves toward delisting MEK as 'terrorist' group
How would delisting MEK affect US-Iran relations?
Land grabbing in Bangladesh
The Santals, an indigenous group in Bangladesh, say the government is stealing their land. Authorities say the land will be used for development, but the largest indigenous group in the Indian subcontinent say they will defend their ancestral territory. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Naogaon,
Al Jazeera World - Balochistan: Pakistan's other war
The ongoing conflict in the remote province of Balochistan is often called Pakistan's "dirty war". Ethnic Balochi politicians and leaders share their vision of self-determination and freedom from Pakistani rule.
Israeli settler violence caught on camera
The Israeli human rights group B'tselem has released a video showing Israeli settlers shooting at Palestinians in the West Bank. Residents of Yitzhar and the residents of the El Kabalia hurled rocks at each other during Saturday's violent confrontation, which resulted in residents using live ammunition. Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.
Tension in Lebanon over checkpoint deaths
Two members of a group opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have been shot dead by soldiers at a checkpoint in Lebanon. The killings set off protests in Beirut and the northern Akkar region. Sheikh Ahmed Abdul Wahid, a Sunni Muslim cleric, and Muhammed Hussein Miraib, his bodyguard, were both members of the March 14 alliance. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from northern Lebanon.
Banking crisis bothers Spaniards
Spain has approved major reforms to its banking sector, which has been saddled with bad loans. It has ordered banks to set aside billions of dollars as insurance against risky investments. Spain's banks were hit by billions of euros of losses after a decade-long property bubble burst in 2008. The decision comes amid latest prediction from the EU which says Spain is going to stay in recession for some time to come. Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports from Madrid.
The Stream - On the Syrian frontline
We speak with Al Jazeera Correspondent James Bays about recent events he witnessed on the ground in Syria.
The Stream - Sex selection by abortion?
We look at a recent study sparking debate on whether Indian immigrants in Canada are practicing sex selection by abortion.
Syrian doctors smuggle in aid through Turkey
The continuing violence inside Syria has made it difficult for those needing to reach proper medical care and treatment. Medical supplies in many clinics are running on empty, posing a challenge for medics hoping to treat the wounded. Now a group of expatriate doctors and volunteers has teamed up to smuggle the much-needed supplies in through Turkey. But the volunteers say the Syrian government has attacked them in the past and confiscated the supplies, preventing the aid from reaching people who have been wounded in the fighting. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.
Hollande vows to work with Merkel
The new French president has to put "everything on the table" to boost growth in the eurozone after calling for a "balanced" and "respectful" relations with Germany. Speaking after his first-ever talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Tuesday, Francois Hollande reiterated Merkel's desire that Greece should stay in the euro, as the country's political woes raised fears it could leave the eurozone.
'Red Shirt' crackdown marked in Thai streets
Thousands in the Thai capital, Bangkok, have marked the second anniversary of a government crackdrown on the so-called 'Red Shirt' protesters in 2010. The government-ordered military crackdown led to the death of 90 people and another 2000 injured. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from the streets of Bangkok, where for many, a sense of injustice remains.
Exclusive: Syrians strive to survive in 'frontline' town
Violence in Syria, which is now in its fourteenth month, has forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes. But, many people have chosen to stay put in their hometowns, now ravaged by the fighting. Al Jazeera's James Bays has this exclusive report from al-Qusayr, along the border between Lebanon and Syria, where women and children are most acutely affected by the serious shortages of food, water and electricity.
Hollande sworn in as president of France
Francois Hollande has been sworn as France's first Socialist president in 17 years. He has pledged a "new path" for Europe, but the problems facing France still remain much the same. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.
Philippines-China maritime row hurts fishermen
Tensions between China and the Philippines remain high amid a continuing stalemate over the disputed, resource-rich Scarborough Shoal. China has maritime spats with several countries, including the Philippines, in the South China Sea, believed to be rich in oil and gas and crossed by important shipping lanes, and its neighbours fear its growing naval reach in staking claim to a number of disputed areas. Situated between the Philippines and China, Scarborough Shoal has long provided a living for Filipino and Chinese fishermen. The dispute over the group of islands began on April 10 when the Philippine navy accused Chinese ships of fishing there illegally. Since the row started, China's increasing maritime presence in the area has forced many Philippine fishermen to stay at bay, severely reducing their livelihood, in fear of exacerbating tensions. Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from the west coast of the Philippines.
Car bomb hits Syrian city of Deir az-Zor
A car bomb has hit the eastern Syrian city of Deir az-Zor. The government says at least nine people have been killed. This latest attack appears to have targeted a military compound. Al Jazeera is unable to independently verify reports of violence, as the Syrian government has placed strict restrictions on reporting. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.
Egypt rivals spar in presidential debate
Two of the top candidates running to become Egypt's first post-revolution president have squared off in the Arab world's first televised presidential debate, one whose focus became a sometimes angry debate over their controversial pasts. Egyptians crowded around television sets in outdoor cafes for the four-hour debate on Thursday night, aired in two segments over several independent TV channels - a new experiment for Egypt after nearly 30 years of authoritarian rule under President Hosni Mubarak. Former Mubarak-era foreign minister and Arab League chairman Amr Moussa pressed Islamist doctor and former high-ranking Muslim Brotherhood member Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh over the latter's connections to conservative religious groups, suggesting in the end that if his opponent became president it risked a return to insecurity and terrorism. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports.
Al Jazeera's Jane Ferguson reports from Sanaa.
A suicide bomber has killed at least fifty people during parade rehearsal in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. Al Jazeera's Jane Ferguson reports from Sanaa.
Dozens dead in twin Damascus blasts
Twin bomb blasts in the Syrian capital Damascus killed 40 people and wounded more than 170, Syrian state television said on Thursday. One of the rush hour explosions hit a district that houses a well known military intelligence complex involved in President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on a 14-month uprising. State media said earlier the majority of the casualties were civilians. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.
Twitter to the rescue in Kenya
Kenya is riding a social media wave - it has the second largest number of Twitter users in Africa. And while it is already popular in the cities, the social media network is expanding beyond, now helping to make connections much further afield. In some towns, like Lanet, where police official Francis Kariuki uses the social media tool to alert the 28000 locals about goings-on, it is quickly becoming a lifeline. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Lanet in western Kenya.
Glorifying Gaddafi banned in Libya
In Tripoli, bookstores are full of selections on a range of topics from democracy building to Libya's modern history. Many of these books were banned under the rule of the late Muammar Gaddafi who was removed from power last year. Now, international rights groups fear the the country's interim National Transitional Council could be headed down a similar path of restricting freedom of speech, after it passed a new law that criminalises the glorification of the former regime and its leader. Al Jazeera's Omar Al Saleh reports from Tripoli.
Front-runners in Egypt's upcoming polls
Egyptians are getting ready to vote for a new president. But there are over a dozen candidates on the ballot paper. And it is still not clear who is most likely to win. Jamal Elshayyal takes a look at some of the front-runners.
Clashes breakout in S Africa over wage subsidies
Several people were hurt after a standoff between the South African opposition group, the Democratic Alliance and the country's biggest trade union. Clashes broke out when COSATU supporters refused to back the Democratic Alliance's campaign on supporting a youth wage subsidy, which they say could create more than 400000 jobs. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Johannesburg.
Anti-war protesters clash with police at NATO summit
Anti-war demonstrators have clashed with police outside the NATO summit in Chicago, with reports of injuries in the scuffle. The hours-long standoff began after an otherwise peaceful march led by a group of veterans who spoke passionately about their opposition to the war before tossing away their medals. Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports.
What happens if Greece leaves the euro?
Greek leaders have been struggling to form a new coalition for the past eight days, but with little success. A failure to form a government would mean Greeks would have to vote again in less than two months. Opinion polls show the anti-austerity Radical Left party, known as Syriza, leading the polls, and if they win the country could be pushed out of the eurozone. Al Jazeera's Nadim Baba takes a look at what that would mean.
Seeing through bionic eyes
Unlike bionic-eye projects being developed elsewhere, the Melbourne-based team's system bypasses the body's visual mechanics entirely. Patients don't even need eyes - images are plugged straight into the brain. Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports from Melbourne.
IAEA reports progress in Iran nuclear talks
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran could soon sign a deal on the UN agency investigating suspected weapons activities connected to the country's nuclear programme. Yukiya Amano, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, said on Tuesday that he reached an agreement with Iran's government after talks in Tehran, but failed to seal the deal because of "remaining, unspecified differences". Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports from Tehran, Iran.
Argentina turns to dogs to hunt disappearing dollars
In Argentina, the government is using dogs to sniff out US dollars. As part of a crack down on tax evasion, money laundering and cash being sent overseas, restrictions are being imposed on foreign currency. Those restrictions have made the dollar, seen as a refuge from double-digit inflation, increasing difficult to find on the streets of the Argentine capital. In an effort to curb the smuggling of millions in US dollars to neighbouring Uruguay, the government of Cristina Kirchner, the Argentinian president, has employed dogs to snif out the currency. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Buenos Aires.
Greece crisis talks deadlocked
Negotiations on forming a new Greek government is set to resume on Tuesday after three previous failed attempts. The radical left block (Syriza) has refused to join any coalition which supports austerity in exchange for bailout packages. The mainstream socialists have attacked the Left for their intransigence. If the parties can't agree on a coalition there will have to be another election next month. But if Greeks elect a parliament that is opposed to austerity policies it may lead to Greece's exit from the eurozone. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports from Athens.
China dissident arrives in the US
The Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng is spending his first night on US soil. He has already thanked the US for helping him leave China. Chen caused embarrassment to Beijing when he escaped house arrest last month. He scaled a wall and made his way to the US embassy - despite being blind. Al Jazeera's Scott Heidler reports from New York.
Mexican authorities find dozens of corpses
Forty-nine mutilated bodies have been found on a highway in northern Mexico near the city of Monterrey. It's the latest in a series of atrocities in the country blamed on feuds between rival drug gangs. Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Constitution deadline spurs anger in streets of Nepal
Under the terms of a peace process, Nepal was supposed to have a draft constitution by 2008. But the Nepalese are still waiting and the deadline runs out this Sunday. Of particular concern in the constitutional debate is the recognition of ethnic identities under the nation's new federal structure. Since its formation in the 18th century, Nepal has been controlled by high-caste Brahmins and Chhetris. Taking to the streets of Kathmandu, members of marginalised communities say the high-caste leaders of the nation have yet to formulate any proposals to address their grievances. Al Jazeera's Subina Shrestha reports from Kathmandu.
Page: 1 of 3586
