No World Cup in Qatar Trade Unions Demand
International trade unions have called on world soccer body FIFA to deprive Qatar of its right to host the 2022 World Cup because it has failed to end what they term 21st century slavery and adopt international labor standards for the Gulf state’s more than one million foreign workers.
JAMES M. DORSEY: International trade unions have called on world soccer body FIFA to deprive Qatar of its right to host the 2022 World Cup.
Margaret Thatcher, 1925 – 2013: A Life in Quotes
Margaret Thatcher’s memorable words — from her 1979 victory, to her remarks at the end of the Falkland war, to her fight against European integration.
Finding Love on the Front Line
It has been called a sniper's war, as fighters look for their enemy from rooftops, from behind the cover of fragile walls, through dug-out holes, and down telescopic sights.
Abu Jaffar has now recovered from his injuries and is now the leader of a small brigade in Aleppo city. The experience brought the two together, and a few months later they were married – on the frontline.
Iraq Death Row Torture Claims
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Video: UAE Wins Gulf Cup
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From Dubai to London – NYE Style
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Christmas ‘under siege’ in Bethlehem
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Gaza – Death Toll Mounts
VIDEO: Al Jazeera’s Nadim Baba reports from Gaza City, where there is rising anger at the extent of civilian deaths – many women and children amongst them…
It is Still the Economy, Stupid
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The Debate: Obama Bounces Back
VIDEO: Second debate sees president and Republican challenger exchange barbs on the energy, economy and foreign policy.
Netanyahu Calls Early Elections
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Turks Fret Over Possible Syria Action
VIDEO: The Turkish parliament has responded to mortar fire from Syria by backing military action against its neighbour. But many Turks think this is a bad idea.
‘Inflammatory’ anti-Jihad ads hit NYC
VIDEO: “Inflammatory” adverts equating Islamic jihad with savagery have been posted in New York City subway stations, causing controversy.
The anti-Islam Video – Who & Why?
VIDEO: Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds investigates a question everyone has been asking – who made the anti-Islam video and why did they do it?
iPhone 5 Official Video
VIDEO: The official video for the iPhone 5 reveals a phone that looks much the same. Did we want something completely new?
Mobile Phones: Who Controls What?
VIDEO: Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles on what it is about clever phones that gets so many people, so excited.
Iraqi Orchestra Finds Home in England.
VIDEO: An uncertain security situation has made it difficult for The Iraqi National Youth Orchestra to perform at home. But now they have found a new audience in England.
Jordan Facing Food Price Rises
VIDEO: Last year as protests spread across the Arab world, people in Jordan also protested about the price of food. It is still an issue in Amman.
