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Iran, Russia, US Go to the Mat to Save Olympic Wrestling

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:16:00 -0700

With wrestling facing the axe from the Olympics, Iran, Russia, and the US have formed an unlikely alliance to save it. To help the cause, the top wrestlers from all three countries met for exhibition matches in New Yorkk's Grand Central Station in an event billed as the "rumble on the rails."

Iceland Wary as Powers Scramble for Arctic Assets

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:39:00 -0700

As melting ice opens up previously inaccessible areas of the Arctic, powers including China and Russia have started jostling for the region's resources. In Iceland, desire to cash in on the changes is mixed with fear of looming environmental disaster, Al Jazeera finds.

Japan Mayor: Wartime Sex Slaves Necessary

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:21:00 -0700

Human rights activists are reeling after the mayor of Osaka Torus Hashimoto said some 20,000 sex slaves, so-called "comfort women," from Korea and China were part of a "necessary system" to calm the nerves of stressed-out Japanese soldiers during World War II. A Chinese government spokesman said officials are "shocked" by the statement supporting victimization that "challenges the conscience of mankind."

Miracle in Bangladesh: Women Survives 17 Days Trapped Under Rubble

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:38:00 -0700

A survivor has been found in the rubble of a garment factory, 17 days after its collapse left more than 1,000 people dead. The woman, who identified herself to rescuers as Reshma, had cried out for help as recovery teams sifted through the remnants of the Rana Plaza in the outskirts of Bangladesh capital, Dhaka. Al Jazeera's Mereana Hond reports.

Somali Journalists Take Up Arms After 22 Colleagues Killed

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:06:00 -0700

Faced with the targeted killing of 22 media workers in 16 months, journalists in Somalia have decided to pick up guns rather than put down their pens. Al Jazeera talks to one Mogadishu journalist who now goes armed to protect himself from what the government claims is a crime wave, not an attack on press freedom.

Indonesia Raids Kill 7 Embassy Terror Plot Suspects

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:25:00 -0700

Indonesian anti-terror police killed seven men and arrested another 13 after raids and gun battles in west and central Java. Authorities suspect the men of being linked to a plan to bomb Myanmar's embassy in Jakarta as revenge for recent attacks on Muslims.

Shock, Dismay as Egypt Clears 'Camel Battle' Accused

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:39:00 -0700

Egypt's highest court has cleared 24 former regime officials over the "camel battle" during the 2011 uprising, when protesters in Cairo were attacked by Hosni Mubarak loyalists riding horses and camels. Families of those who died in the attack and its aftermath are shocked at the decision.

UN Faces Legal Action Over 8,000 Haiti Cholera Deaths

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:35:00 -0700

The United Nations has 60 days to respond with compensation before being hauled to court by lawyers representing cholera victims in Haiti who have filed a complaint that the devastating disease was brought to the nation by UN workers stationed there in the wake of Haiti's 2010 earthquake. The UN hasn't admitted any culpability in the outbreak that killed some 8,000 Haitians and sickened 500,000, but health experts have linked the cholera strain to peacekeepers.

Iceland 'Bumping App' Dials Down Incest

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:34:00 -0700

What's the latest Icelandic pasttime? Phone bumping. Thanks to a ground-breaking new app, simply bumping cell phones will reveal how closely the owners are related. That's a critical piece of info for singles who want to avoid incest in the sparsley populated nation where nearly everyone is at least distantly related. The app, which taps into a database of residents and family trees dating back 1,200 years, also holds promise for tracking family illnesses and compatible donors.

Three Missing Girls Found Alive Decade Later

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:31:00 -0700

Three young women who vanished some 10 years ago have been found alive in a home in Cleveland, Ohio. Three men have been arrested, and the women are safe in a local hospital. Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were in their teens when they disappeared, and Michelle Knight was 20 when she vanished. "I’ve been kidnapped, and I’ve been in this house a long time," Berry, 27, reportedly told a neighbor who responded to her screams as her alleged captor was out of the house. "I want to leave right now.”

Neo-Nazi Murder Trial Rivets Germany

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:38:00 -0700

All Germany is watching as Beate Zschaepe, known as the "Nazi bride," prepares to go on trial in Munich for a series of hate-crime police and Turkish immigrant murders. Her two alleged accomplices committed suicide. The case has sparked sharp criticism of Germany's failure policing the neo-Nazi movement.

Death Row Survivor Helps Maryland Ban Death Penalty

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:07:00 -0700

Maryland has become the 18th US state -- and the sixth in 6 years -- to abolish the death penalty. Al Jazeera talks to campaigner Kirk Bloodsworth, a former Death Row inmate in the state who was exonerated by DNA evidence.

UN: Somalia Famine Killed Twice as Many as Thought

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:17:00 -0700

The famine in Somalia then ended last year killed almost 260,000 people, twice as many as previously thought, the UN says. Half of the victims were children under five. UN officials say the death toll was so high because early warnings failed to trigger international action.

Pyongyang: 15 Years Hard Labor for American 'Enemy of the State'

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:57:00 -0700

A North Korean court has given a Korean-American tour guide 15 years in prison for allegedly trying to overthrow the regime. Analysts suspect the sentencing of Kenneth Bae, who was arrested last November, is a sign Pyongyang is preparing for talks and wants an extra bargaining chip.

Raped India Girl, 4, Dies

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:01:00 -0700

A 4-year-old girl who was fighting for her life since she was raped over a week ago by two men in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was severely injured in the attack after one man lured her from her home with the promise of chocolate. Two men have been arrested. The little girl's mom said both should be burned alive.

Willem-Alexander Named First Dutch King in 123 Years

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:10:00 -0700

Queen Beatrix officially abdicated after a 33-year reign and handed off the crown to her son, making him King Willem-Alexander, Holland's first male monarch in 123 years. Tens of thousands of Dutch clad in the royal orange cheered outside the palace. “I am happy and thankful to present to you your new king," Beatrix, 75, told the crowd.

London: Sewer-Choking 'Fatbergs' Turned into Fuel

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:28:00 -0700

Grease, fat, and other wastes from London's households and businesses are building up like mini-mountains, or so called 'fatbergs', in the city's 19th century sewers. The problem is not just clogging up the underground system, but also costing the company that runs it, more than a million dollars a month. Now there are plans to try to stop part of the problem before it even begins, by installing drain storage, and turning the accumulated fats into renewable fuel for new power stations. Al Jazeera's Emma Hayward reports from London.

Mali: French to Fight as UN Keeps the Peace

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:14:00 -0700

The United Nations is sending a 12,600-strong peacekeeping force to Mali but France isn't ending its intervention in its former colony. French troops will stay to conduct offensive operations against Islamist rebels for as long as necessary, France's ambassador to the UN tells Al Jazeera.

Nixon Library Takes Honest Look at Legacy

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:42:00 -0700

As the George W. Bush library opens its doors, Al Jazeera looks inside the presidential library of an earlier GOP leader: Richard Nixon. The California facility is no shrine, but takes a detailed look at the Watergate scandal and other issues -- and is still receiving new, declassified material.

Ready for Slime Time? Algae-Powered House Unveiled

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:23:00 -0700

An experimental house covered in living, energy-producing algae is the star of a futuristic urban housing show in Hamburg. Its creators say that if "algaetecture" can work in northern Germany's cloudy climate, it can work anywhere.

Bangladesh: Dozens Killed, Hundreds Trapped after Eight-Storey Building Collapses

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:44:00 -0700

A massive rescue effort is underway in Bangladesh after the collapse of an eight-story commercial building. The Rana Plaza -- north of Dhaka -- employed more than 5,000 garment workers when it came crashing down on Wednesday morning. At least 82 people have been confirmed dead this hour. Al Jazeera's Liz Dunkerley reports.

Malysia 'Naughty Radio' Causes Static

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Malaysians in remote areas depend on Radio Free Sarawak to get their news fixes, which are particularly important now ahead of the national elections. Government officials call the broadcaster "naughty radio," and are threatening to block its signal, but one fan says: "I want to hear what's happening."

Dutch Seek Mars Travelers for a One-Way Trip

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

A Dutch company is looking for volunteers to travel to Mars in 2023. The catch? It's a one-way ticket. The wanna-be astronauts will have to stay to help establish the first human settlement on the red planet as part of Mars One. Some 10,000 people from 100 countries have already expressed interest via email.

Angry China Quake Victims 'Desperate for Aid'

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:31:00 -0700

Earthquake victims in remote villages in southwest China say they have been forgotten by the government and are desperate for aid. They are afraid that aftershocks will destroy what little they have left. Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports from Hong Kong.

Nigeria Military, Islamist Clashes Kill 185

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:28:00 -0700

Pitched clashes in northern Nigeria between the military and Islamist militants killed some 185 people, according to witnesses. Rocket-propelled grenades and heavy gunfire bombarded the remote town of Baga, where some 2,000 homes were wrecked. The fighting marked a troubling escalation of fighting in the area.

80 Killed in New Syrian Massacre

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:21:00 -0700

At least 80 people, including several women and children, have been cut down by Syrian army fire in the town of Jdeydet al-Fadel in the suburbs of Damascus, accoring to oppostion activists. The army reportedly stormed the town after five days of heavy fighting. The toll could be as high as 250, reports the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The deaths came as Secretary of State John Kerry promised the US would double its "non-lethal aid" to the opposition.

Cartel Synergy: Meth Labs Sprout in Nigeria

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:09:00 -0700

Nigerian drug lords have been importing South American experts to build the country's first known large-scale methamphetamine labs, Al Jazeera reports. The country has long been a transit hub for illegal drugs but anti-drug agencies say the manufacturing is a new and worrying step.

Taliban Bomb Kills 16 Pakistanis at Election Rally

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:19:00 -0700

At least 16 Pakistanis have been killed in a Peshawar bomb blast aimed at a rally organized by a political party that opposes the Pakistani Taliban. Dozens of others were injured at the demonstration by the Awami National Party. The Taliban has claimed credit for the attack.

Inside Story: Is Somalia's Peace Running on Empty?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:36:00 -0700

Inside Story examines the ongoing issues facing a fragile peace in Somalia as rebels attack at the heart of the government machine. Host Hazem Sika is joined by guests: Augustine Mahiga, the United Nations special representative for Somalia, and head of the United Nations political office for Somalia; Abdurahman Hosh Jibril, a Somali member of parliament, and former minister of constitutional affairs and reconciliation; Laetitia Bader, a researcher with Human Rights Watch and Abdi Aynte, director of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies.

7.8 Quake Rocks Iran

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:11:00 -0700

A massive 7.8 earthquake has struck a sparsely populated area in southeastern Iran near the border with Pakistan, reportedly killing at least 40 people in Iran and some five in Pakistan, though the toll is expected to climb. The epicenter of the quake was southeast of Khash, Iran.

Venezuela Vote Splits Nation, Students Clash With Cops

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:44:00 -0700

Hugo Chavez' self-described "son," Nicolas Maduro, has been officially declared the new president of Venezuela, but troops fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters demanding a recount. Protests erupted in several cities, the Guardian is reporting, as opposition candidate Henrique Capriles called Maduro a "coward" for rushing to declare himself the winner in the tight race.

Boston Marathon Explosion Witness Who Helped Survivors: 'It Was a Mess'

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:47:00 -0700

Al Jazeera's Josh Rushing speaks to an orthopedic surgeon who was standing across the street from one of the Boston marathon explosions describes the aftermath: "It looked like an IED [improvised explosive device] from Afghanistan. There was one guy lying there with his leg blown off at his thigh, another with his foot blown off... I mean, it was a mess."

Venezuela: Chávez Heir Maduro Wins Election, Opposition Demands Recount

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:22:00 -0700

The Venezuelan people may have fulfilled the dying wish of late President Hugo Chávez. They have elected his chosen successor Nicolas Maduro as the new president. But the race was so tight, that the opposition candidate, Henrique Capriles is demanding a recount. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Caracas.

Force-fed Gitmo Detainees Strike Out against Guards

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:16:00 -0700

Guards have swept through communal cellblocks at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and moved the inmates into one-man cells in an attempt to end a hunger strike that began in February. Attorneys, military officials and human rights monitors have all said the hunger strike was partly an expression of frustration over the prisoners' unresolved fate.

With Chavez Gone, Capriles Eyes Victory in Defeat

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:45:00 -0700

Hugo Chavez left behind a legacy that has all but ensured victory for his successor, Nicolas Maduro, as Venezuelans elect their newest president. In Chavez' absence, however, Henrique Capriles has successfully energized the opposition into a powerful voice against the ruling socialist party.

Egypt: Mubarak Retrial Postponed as Judge Walks Out

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:20:00 -0700

The retrial of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has been postponed, possibly for months. The 84-year-old turned up at court, only for the presiding judge to refuse to hear the case. Mubarak faces charges over the deaths of more than 800 people during the 2011 revolution.

Guantanamo Bay: Red Cross Chief Slams 'Untenable Blockage' of Prison's Closure

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:23:00 -0700

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross has urged US president Barack Obama to do more to help the detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Peter Maurer highlighted the issue of force-feeding inmates who are currently on a mass hunger strike. Rights activists across the US have been demanding the closure of the facility. The hunger strike has once again raised the issue of Obama's commitment to shutting down the detention centre. Al Jazeera's Rosiland Jordan has more from Washington.

Venezuela: Race to Succeed Chávez Tight as Campaigns Wrap Up

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:26:00 -0700

The future of Hugo Chávez's socialist movement is at stake Sunday, when Venezuelans choose his successor. As the candidates held their final rallies, polls put acting president and self-styled "son of Chávez" Nicolas Maduro in the lead, though rival Henrique Capriles is gaining ground.

Russia Buries One More Journalist Who Chased Corruption

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:00 -0700

Mikhail Beretov died this week but fellow journalists say he was killed five years ago, when a savage beating left him with brain damage. The attack came after Beretov worked tirelessly to expose corruption surrounding the building of a highway through Moscow's Khimki Forest.

Seoul to Pyongyang: We Need to Talk

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:18:00 -0700

South Korea offered an olive branch to the North today, even as its military was on high alert over a possible missile launch. A top minister said dialogue was needed to defuse tensions and reopen the Kaesong industrial complex, marking a significant softening in Seoul's stance.

Palestinian 'Double Refugees' Flee Syria for Gaza

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:27:00 -0700

The Syrian civil war has forced thousands of Palestinians to flee the country. Many of these "double refugees" have gone to Lebanon, but some have made their way to Gaza, where they say they have met a warm welcome despite the tough living conditions.

Can Youth Power Swing Venezuela Election?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:48:00 -0700

About one third of those eligible to vote in Venezuela's election on Sunday are aged 18 to 30. That means the politically engaged and motivated youth have the potential to swing the result of the snap presidential election. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Caracas.

UN Hit for Punishing Whistleblowers

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:56:00 -0700

The United Nations is coming under heavy fire for how it deals with charges of wrongdoing. American James Wasserstrom was forced out of his job after he complained about corruption. A judge who called Wasserstrom's treatment "appalling" has awarded him $65,000 in damages, money which hardly makes up for his lost salary. The message to whistleblowers is "even when you win, you lose," said an upset Wasserstrom, who emphasized that he's worse off now than before. And for "retaliators," the word is: "Don't worry, be happy. There are no consequences for you," he added.

Syria: Deadly Car Bomb Rocks Central Damascus

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:51:00 -0700

At least 15 people have been killed after a car bomb exploded in central Damascus. Dozens more were injured. State TV is calling it a suicide attack by terrorists. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from Beirut in neighboring Lebanon.

Margaret Thatcher: Decisive, Divisive British Leader, Dead at 87

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:53:00 -0700

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died. She was 87 and suffered a stroke. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher looks back at her life.

Chile Exhuming Poet Pablo Neruda in Poison Probe

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:37:00 -0700

Chilean officials are exhuming the body of Nobel prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda to determine if he died of cancer or was given an injection of poison as he lay in a local hospital before his exile to Mexico. The government has long said that the outspoken, liberal poet, who died 12 days after the 1973 military coup that ousted Chile's socialist president Salvador Allende and brought General Augusto Pinochet to power, died of prostate cancer.

Egypt Clashes Erupt At Coptic Funeral

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:59:00 -0700

Deadly clashes erupted between Egyptian Coptic Christians and Muslims at a funeral for four Christians killed in sectarian violence, which also claimed the life of a Muslim. The funeral clashes at the main cathedral marked the third day of sectarian violence that's testing the pledge of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi to protect the Christians, which make up some 10 percent of the population. Morsi has ordered an investigation.

NATO Airstrike Kills 11 Children in Afghanistan

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:13:00 -0700

A NATO airstrike has killed 12 civilians in eastern Afghanistan. 11 of the victims were children. The attack happened overnight in Kunar province, near the Pakistan border after US and Afghan forces launched an operation targeting a senior Taliban leader.

US, China Maneuver to Contain North Korean Threat

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:39:00 -0700

The United States has delayed the test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, while Chinese President Xi Jinping voiced criticism of North Korea's war rhetoric in a push to tame the escalating tension on the Korean peninsula.

China Culls Birds, Closes Markets as Flu Deaths Mount

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:11:00 -0700

Shanghai has ordered a mass slaughter of poultry because of growing concerns over a new strain of bird flu. Six people have died in China after contracting the H7N9 virus. 14 cases have been confirmed, all in eastern provinces. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan explains.