Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, has decided not to seek re-election. Israeli Minister Yuli Edelstein discusses the prospects of peace in the Middle East and why Israel won’t agree to a settlement freeze. Al Jazeera English's John Terrett reports on the challenges and reasons behind Abb...
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Anti-government protesters have clashed with security forces, resulting in widespread chaos throughout the Iranian capital city. Al Jazeera English reports from Tehran, and Geneive Abdo of The Century Foundation discusses the day’s protests.
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militia leader has created a backlash against the government. Maternus Bere, a Timorese-born Indonesian citizen accused of crimes against humanity, was indicted by the UN for his role in the atrocities of 1999 that preceded the country’s independence. East Timor's supreme court is investigating ...
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Hassan Abbas of the Asia Society joins Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss what Hamid Karzai’s second term means for the U.S. and the international community. Jonah Hull of Al Jazeera English reports from Kabul on delays, violence and voter fraud.
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According to Chinese government figures, trade between China and Africa has risen by more than 33 per cent annually this decade. Last year, the volume of two-way trade almost hit $107bn. Resource rich and boasting a market potential of 800 million people, Africa is a key destination for Chinese ...
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Ten years ago, extremists in Dagestan declared a holy war against the Russian government. Their struggle continues, drawing in Islamist fighters from across the region. Neave Barker of Al Jazeera English reports on the low-level rebellion from Dagestan.
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Al-Quds Educational Television is a small, public service, non-profit channel based in Ramallah, which gives Palestinians the chance to show their own stories, to their own communities. It is under constant threat of financial ruin, Israeli repression and falling foul of the Palestinain factions...
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in the United Kingdom in March 2006, 1001 Inventions has successfully educated more than a million people, promoted cross-cultural understanding and strengthened social cohesion. 1001 Inventions was created by the academic Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) with support f...
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