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Venezuelan president's popularity hit by power cuts -21Nov08

2008-11-22T04:55:16Z

Popular support from the poor helped bring Chavez to power. But as they struggle with violent crime, inflation and high unemployment, many have grown weary of their daily struggles.

Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports.

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Newt Gingrich: CPAC Speech 02/09/08

2008-11-19T14:47:44Z

Newt Gingrich
CPAC Speech
Washington, DC 02/09/08

TRANSCRIPT:
NEWT GINGRICH: 87 percent of the American people believe English should be the official language of government. [Applause] Now, 87 percent means an absolute majority of Democrats favor English as the official language of government. An absolute majority of Republicans favor English as the official language of government. An absolute majority of independents favor English as the official language of government. An absolute majority of Hispanics favor English as the official language of government.

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Bolivia sees rise in mob justice - 18 Nov 08

2008-11-22T02:55:46Z

Vigilante justice is on the rise in Bolivia. In one recent case, two people were killed and nine others seriously injured after a mob set upon them.

The men and women, accused of stealing, were paraded in a packed football stadium. They were beaten and set on fire before police intervened.

Al Jazeera's Emike Umolu reports.

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Kashmir set to vote as separatists urge boycott - 16 Nov 08

2008-11-20T06:54:29Z

The first phase of voting in elections are taking place in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region. Polling will run for the next six weeks in this heavily militarised area.

But observers see the vote as a calculated gamble for the Indian government, which they say risks losing credibility if there is a low voter turnout.

Al Jazeera's Matt McClure reports.

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Greece dam threatens mountain villages - 16 Nov 08

2008-11-20T06:54:29Z

The Mediterranean region has always been "water poor". But now it is facing rising demand amid predictions of less rainfall.

The Mediterranean has seven per cent of the worlds population, but only three per cent of its fresh water.

In Greece's western Thessaly region, the problem is particularly acute.

Al Jazeera's Nicole Itano reports.

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Malaysia 'suspects' detained without trial - 16 Nov 08

2008-11-20T02:55:50Z

In Malaysia, a law allowing journalists and opposition politicians to be indefinitely detained has come under fire.

The Internal Security Act (ISA) was created during British colonial rule.

But opponents claim the government is misusing it to silence its critics.

Al Jazeera's Veronica Pedrosa reports.

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Russians unfazed by Dubai's property woes - 16 Nov 08

2008-11-20T04:55:07Z

There is increasing fear among Dubai's property developers that the relentless construction boom may be over.

But there is one community that continues to ride out the storm.

Al Jazeera's Rosa Ibragimova reports on the Russian invasion.

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The abolition of bilingual education in Arizona - 13 Nov 08

2008-11-17T22:55:34Z

As Washington continues its crackdown on undocumented migrant workers, laws in several US states say English is the only language that can be taught.

This has Spanish-speaking students struggling to learn the language while completing the classes they need to graduate.

Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras reports.

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Schoolgirls attacked with acid in Afghanistan - 12 Nov 08

2008-11-17T04:55:42Z

A group of girls determined to receive an education have been scarred for life in southern Afghanistan.

They were walking to school in Kandahar when battery acid was thrown into their faces by two men. Three of the girls are now in hospital with serious burns.

Al Jazeera's David Chater reports.

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US Iraq and Afghanistan vets given focus - 11 Nov 08

2008-11-15T20:55:56Z

On Veterans Day there have been ceremonies held across the US to honur the dead and wounded of its wars. Thousands of people have paid tribute to members of the US armed forces. But with the US still at war, there's particular focus on veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars - who now number almost one and a half million men and women. President-elect Barack Obama has pledged to improve the government's care for veterans. But as Al Jazeera's Tom Ackerman reports, it won't come cheap.

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Obama's Russian challenge - 10 Nov 08

2008-11-14T20:56:35Z

One of the first challenges abroad that Barack Obama may have to deal with is his predecessor's plans for a missile defence system in Eastern Europe. The US relationship with Russia has become more and more fractious in recent months - one of the flashpoints is that missile system. In fact, Obama had only just made his victory speech in Chicago, when the Russian President increased pressure on the President-elect. The US wants a shield to stop incoming ballistic missiles from what it calls "rogue states" - such as Iran. But Russia says the plan threatens its own defences. So what is the US planning to do exactly? Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports.

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Michelle Obama's next move to the White House - 10 Nov 08

2008-11-14T14:55:02Z

Barack Obama isnt the only one who will move into the White House in January - his wife Michelle will accompany him along with their two children. As is the tradition, Laura Bush will give Michelle Obama a tour of the residential part of the White House. Al Jazeeras Monica Villamizar has this look at the next first lady of the United States.

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Much Ado About Something (Excerpts)

2008-11-10T00:49:53Z

Scenes from my 90 min. documentary, a film which explores the strange possibility that William Shakespeare was actually a front man for Christopher Marlowe. Love to hear your response. Mike Rubbo rubbo@aapt.net.au

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Crisis looms in drought-stricken Niger - Nov 8 08

2008-11-13T02:55:05Z

In Niger, there are too many mouths to feed, and not enough productive land. The country already struggles with extreme poverty but now Niger is being hard hit by climate change.

Rural populations are being starved off their land and as a result there is a mass exodus into the cities.

Al Jazeera's May Ying Welsh reports.

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Traveling to Pakistan's unsettled N Waziristan - 7 Nov 08

2008-11-11T00:54:17Z

The Pakistani region of Waziristan has come into focus recently with the US military launching several air strikes in the area. Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder spent time with Pakistani troops on the front lines in North Waziristan and sent us this report.

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Pressure builds on Obama amid expectations - Nov 5 08

2008-11-10T04:56:09Z

As the dust settles on the euphoria of Obama's historic win, the reality of his forthcoming presidency is coming into focus.

On Tuesday, American's voted for change. The question now is - will change be delivered.

Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports on the possible effect Obama's presidency will have on the international landscape.

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Dejected McCain supporters wary of Obama - Nov 5 08

2008-11-10T04:56:09Z

Obama's election victory was greeted by celebrations across the US, as well as in many countries around the world.

However some 56 million Americans voted for John McCain, and many of them live in rural communities in the country's heartland.

Al Jazeera's Barnaby Phillips reports on how people are coming to terms with the result of Tuesday's historic election.

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The controversial sale of ivory in southern Africa - Nov 5 08

2008-11-10T00:56:07Z

Tonnes of ivory stockpiles have gone on sale in the first officially sanctioned auction since 1999.

The proceeds of the government sponsored sale will go towards elephant conservation projects.

But many conservationists say it just serves to encourage illegal poachers.

Al Jazeera's Rosie Garthwaite reports.

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Sporadic fighting in Congo - 06 Oct 08

2008-11-08T11:44:41Z

A fragile ceasefire in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is under threat from fighting in some villages. There have been outbreaks of violence between government troops and rebel fighters around the towns of Rutshuru and Kiwangja. Thousands of people have been fleeing the fighting, but the region's main city of Goma is still relatively calm. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow reports from Goma.

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Witness to Rwandan massacre speaks - 06 Oct 08

2008-11-08T04:51:35Z

The conflict in eastern Congo has its roots in the Rwanda genocide of 1994. Somewhere between half a million and a million people were slaughtered in the space of just a hundred days. Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda says he's fighting to protect ethnic Tutsis in eastern Congo from suffering a similar fate. Kenya has called for an emergency summit on Friday, to help put an end to the current crisis. Paul Jordan was one of 30 Australian peacekeepers who witnessed one particularly notorious massacre in Rwanda. In his view, talk needs to be replaced by action.

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Obama becomes US president - 5 Nov 08

2008-11-08T02:52:00Z

Celebrations took place across the US as Democrat Barack Obama became the country's first black president. Al Jazeera's Owen Fay reports.

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UN aid packages reach DR Congo town - 3 Nov 2008

2008-11-06T00:52:49Z

UN aid packages have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo almost two months after fresh fighting broke out.

Al Jazeera's Mohammad Adow reports from the heart of DRC's conflict where at least 50,000 people are believed to have fled from their hometowns because of increasing violence.

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US pays Afghanistan's tribal groups to fight Taliban - 02 Nov 08

2008-11-04T20:55:13Z

In Iraq, General David Petraeus, the former commander of US forcs in Iraq, was praised for bringing Sunni tribal leaders into the fight against al-Qaeda.

As the commander of Africa, the Middle East and most of Asia, Petraeus is going to oversee a similar policy in Afghanistan with its tribal fighters.

In the province of Paktia the local government has been given $2m by the US to support the tribal groups battles with the Taliban.

Al Jazeera's Qais Azimiy reports.

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Myanmar still struggles six months after Cyclone Nargis - 2 Nov 08

2008-11-04T20:55:14Z

Six months after the worst natural disaster in myanmar's history history struck the country aid agencies are still trying to meet the needs of those affected.

Cyclone Nargis flooded much of the country's south, and Myanmar's military rulers were strongly criticised for their slow response to the crisis.

Al Jazeera's Paul Allen reports on how the relief effort has progressed after a slow start.

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China's $5bn drive to buy Congo's mineral wealth - 2 Nov 08

2008-11-04T18:56:05Z

General Laurent Nkunda, rebel leader of the National Congress for People's Defence (CNDP), has said he wants to re-examine a $5bn dollar deal the Congolese government has struck with China.

The deal gives China access to Congo's vast mineral riches in exchange for infrastructure development, including hospitals and football arenas.

However, critics say China is behaving just like the imperial powers of the past.

Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports.

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