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Russian sailors escape Gulf of Aden pirates - 20 Nov 2008 Pirates have made the Gulf of Aden a dangerous place for merchant sailors, with world powers uncertain how to tackle the increasing number of hijackings. Al Jazeera's Charles Stratford reports from Doha on one vessel that had a narrow escape. aljazeera al jazeera charles stratford pirates somalia gulf of aden sirius star |
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Kabuye charged in France - Nov 20 2008 France is being urged by the Rwandan government to give one of their top officials a quick trial - and the chance to defend herself. Rose Kabuye is facing charges in connection with the killing of a former Rwandan president in 1994, which many believed sparked the Rwandan genocide. Kabuye has now been charged and temporarily released. Estelle Youssouffa reports from Paris. Aljazeera Al jazeera Estelle Youssouffa France Rose Kabuye Rwanda genocide |
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South Korea's 'airmail' activisits - 20 Nov 2008 Activists from a South Korean group "Fighters for a Free North Korea" have launched thousands of balloons over the border denouncing the North Korean government as a dictaroship. Al Jazeera's David Hawkins reports from South Korea where many have been demonstrating their disapproval on the streets. al jazeera aljazeera north korea south fighters for free dictatorship |
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Bulldozers threaten Hare Krishna temple Human rights groups have put Kazakhstan in the spot light for its treatment of religious minority groups. A long running dispute between the authorities and Hare Krishna followers could end with the destruction of the country's only Hindu temple. Robin Forestier Walker reports from Kazakhstan. aljazeera Robin Forestier Walker dag nygaard religion hare krishna kazakhstan |
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101 East - Sinking Standard - November 20 2008 part 1 Every year, Filipinos rely on sea vessels as the main form of transport between the countrys 7000 islands. But poorly trained crews, old and overcrowded ferries and poor safety standards cause over 200 accidents a year. In the worse accident this year, the MV Princess of the Stars went down in a typhoon, claiming almost 800 lives. This week on 101 East asks what will it take to put an end to the Philippines disasters at sea? 101 East Philippines ferry Harry Roque Christopher Pastrana Wilfredo Tamayo |
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101 East - Sinking Standard - November 20 2008 part 2 Every year, Filipinos rely on sea vessels as the main form of transport between the countrys 7000 islands. But poorly trained crews, old and overcrowded ferries and poor safety standards cause over 200 accidents a year. In the worse accident this year, the MV Princess of the Stars went down in a typhoon, claiming almost 800 lives. This week on 101 East asks what will it take to put an end to the Philippines disasters at sea? 101 East Philippines ferries Harry Roque Christopher Pastrana Wilfredo Tamayo |
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Riz Khan - Global meltdown - Nov 19 - Part 1 Riz Khan asks top economists what needs to be done in order to turn the global economy around. James Galbraith, the author of The Predator State argues that because Europe is lacking the proper structural institutions it will be left to the US to pull the world out of this crisis. Ann Pettifor, the author of The Coming First World Debt Crisis supports a Green New Deal programme and the restructuring of international debts so that failed economies are not excluded from the global stage. Peter Morici of the University of Maryland contends that additional bailouts and stimulus packages are useless without proper regulation. Al Jazeera Riz Khan Global economic downturn economists financial crisis James Galbraith Ann Pettifor Peter Morici |
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Riz Khan - Global meltdown - Nov 19 - Part 2 Riz Khan asks top economists what needs to be done in order to turn the global economy around. James Galbraith, the author of The Predator State argues that because Europe is lacking the proper structural institutions it will be left to the US to pull the world out of this crisis. Ann Pettifor, the author of The Coming First World Debt Crisis supports a Green New Deal programme and the restructuring of international debts so that failed economies are not excluded from the global stage. Peter Morici of the University of Maryland contends that additional bailouts and stimulus packages are useless without proper regulation. Al Jazeera Riz Khan Global economic downturn economists financial crisis James Galbraith Ann Pettifor Peter Morici |
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Inside Story - Indian-administered Kashmir elections -Part 1 Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir started heading for the polls on Monday, November 17, amid tight security. Voting for the 87 assembly seats comprising the state government is being held in seven stages until December 24, 2008. So far, around 55 per cent of Indian-controlled Kashmir's 6.4 million strong electorate have turned out to vote, including many Muslims, who separatists and rebels are urging to boycott the elections to protest against New Delhi's hold over the Himalayan region. Indian-administered Kashmir was put under direct federal rule in July, after the state government collapsed following its controversial decision to donate land in to a Hindu pilgrim trust. About 70 per cent of the region's population is Muslim. This year has seen some of the biggest anti-India protests in the Kashmir Valley since an insurgency began in 1989. Presenter Sohail Rahman and guests Raja Assad Hameed, a special correspondent for the Nation, a Pakistani daily newspaper, the author and academic Prem Shankar Jha, and Victoria Schofield, an author and expert on Kashmir, will discuss the issues surrounding the elections and the wider conflict over the region between nuclear powers India and Pakistan. Al Jazeera Inside Story Sohail Rahman Indian-administered Kashmir elections India Pakistan nuclear powers |
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Inside Story - Indian-administered Kashmir elections -Nov 19 Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir started heading for the polls on Monday, November 17, amid tight security. Voting for the 87 assembly seats comprising the state government is being held in seven stages until December 24, 2008. So far, around 55 per cent of Indian-controlled Kashmir's 6.4 million strong electorate have turned out to vote, including many Muslims, who separatists and rebels are urging to boycott the elections to protest against New Delhi's hold over the Himalayan region. Indian-administered Kashmir was put under direct federal rule in July, after the state government collapsed following its controversial decision to donate land in to a Hindu pilgrim trust. About 70 per cent of the region's population is Muslim. This year has seen some of the biggest anti-India protests in the Kashmir Valley since an insurgency began in 1989. Presenter Sohail Rahman and guests Raja Assad Hameed, a special correspondent for the Nation, a Pakistani daily newspaper, the author and academic Prem Shankar Jha, and Victoria Schofield, an author and expert on Kashmir, will discuss the issues surrounding the elections and the wider conflict over the region between nuclear powers India and Pakistan. Al Jazeera Inside Story Sohail Rahman Indian-administered Kashmir elections India Pakistan nuclear powers |
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Australia's Aborigines 'ravaged by alcohol' - 20 Nov 08 Alcohol abuse and suicide rates are increasing among Australia's Aboriginal communities in the country's north-west. In the first of a two part series on Australia's indigenous communities, Tony Birtley examines the challenges facing Aborigines. AlJazeera Al Jazeera Aborigine Australia Indigenous Alcohol Suicide |
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Stem cells used in organ surgery - 20 November 2008 European doctors have successfully given a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells. The ground-breaking procedure could revolutionise how doctors carry out organ transplants in the future. Al Jazeera's Fergal Parkinson finds out more. spain stem cells organ transplant medical breakthrough fergal parkinson aljazeera |
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Somali piracy threatens Egypt's economy - 19 Nov 08 Pirates prowling the waters off the coast of Africa have struck again four times since Monday. The world's shipping firms are only able to respond by either paying up millions in ransom, or changing the way they do business. Many shipping companies are now choosing to avoid the Suez canal, threatening to damage Egypt's economy. The Suez is the country's third biggest income earner and last month alone it earned the country around $500m. From Cairo, Amr El Kahky reports. amr elkhaky piracy suez egypt aljazeera somalia |
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Hungary economy - November 15, 2008 Hungary has just received a $25bn cash injection from the International Monetary Fund to save it from financial collapse. Harry Smith reports from Budapest. Al jazeera aljazeera Hungary Harry Smith Budapest IMF |
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Crete at risk of desertification - November 18, 2008 Local environmentalists in the Greek island of Crete are currently fighting a billion dollar tourism project they say will degrade the land. In the last of our series on water shortages around the Mediterranean, Nicole Itano reports from Cavo Sidero, in eastern Crete. Aljazeera Al jazeera Nicole Itano Crete desertification Mediterranean water |
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Riz Khan - Imperial Presidency - Nov 18 - Part 2 Riz Khan speaks with Andrew Bacevich, author of The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. Al Jazeera Riz Khan Bacevich Imperial power Iraq US military Obama |
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Riz Khan - Imperial Presidency - Nov 18 - Part 1 Riz Khan speaks with Andrew Bacevich, author of The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. He argues that the US has developed an over-reliance on military power, as opposed to diplomacy, to achieve its foreign policy aims. Al Jazeera Riz Khan Iraq Bacevich US Army Imperialism limits power president Obama |
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Bridge opening brings hope for Iraqis - 19 Nov 2008 Residents living in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad have welcomed the re-opening of a bridge, which many view as the end of sectarian violence in the area. Al Jazeera's Omar Alsaleh reports on how the reopening is a stark reminder of the bloodshed that has gripped Baghdad over the past few years. aljazeera al jazeera baghdad iraq aimah bridge reopens shia sunni |
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People & Power - Philippines Baby Boom - 18 Nov 08 - Part 1 The Philippines has one of the highest birth rates in Asia. Economists say that unintended pregnancies are stifling growth and driving millions into poverty. However, the government has refused to promote modern contraceptives which have succeeded in curbing population growth elsewhere on the continent. population growth philippines contraception baby boom economy government people power samah el-shahat al ja |
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Inside Story - Iraq security pact - Nov 17 - Part 1 The security pact proposal put forward by the United States is being debated in the Iraqi parliament. The 'status of forces' agreement has been signed by the US ambassador to Iraq and the Iraqi foreign minister to express their support, and that of the Iraqi cabinet. The agreement proposes that 150,000 US troops should remain in Iraq for the next three years, setting a timetable for withdrawal of 2011, although they could stay longer if both sides agree, but some Iraqis fear this could be the first step towards a permanent occupation. Not all parties are happy with the terms and the Iraqi population remains divided, not least because the agreement provides for legal immunity for US forces in Iraq. If crimes including rape and murder are committed within US camps or within a mission they cannot be prosecuted under Iraqi law. The US says it has to protect its citizens, but critics say American soldiers can act with impunity. Has the status of forces met Iraqi concerns and how will it work in practice? Presenter Sohail Rahman is joined by Ali Al-Dabbagh, an Iraqi government spokesman, Sami Ramadani, a columnist and senior lecturer in sociology at London Metropolitan University, and Phyllis Bennis, a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and author of Ending the Iraq War. Al Jazeera Inside Story Sohail Rahman United States US Iraq security pact status of forces agreement |
