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Egypt in “State of Emergency”

Right now Egypt is under a state of emergency following a bloody day in which security forces went in to clear supporters of the former president. Protesters had been on the streets for six weeks to call for Mohamed Morsi to be returned to power. But now the military has cleared their two main camps […]

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Wadjda – the official trailer

VIDEO: WADJDA is a 10-year-old girl living in a suburb of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Although she lives in a conservative world, Wadjda is fun loving, entrepreneurial and always pushing the boundaries…

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Inside Story: Iran Faces A Critical Moment, Decision

Millions of Iranians are going to the polls this Friday to elect a new president. This is a critical moment for Iran, which is increasingly isolated from the West, dealing with rising unemployment and several international sanctions.

VIDEO: Millions of Iranians are going to the polls this Friday to elect a new president. This is a critical moment for Iran, which is increasingly isolated from the West, dealing with rising unemployment and several international sanctions.

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Video: Iran Lines up to Vote

Iranians are voting to elect the seventh president of the republic. The poll will see the end of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's eight year term.

VIDEO: Iranians are voting to elect the seventh president of the republic. The poll will see the end of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s eight year term.

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No World Cup in Qatar Trade Unions Demand

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.

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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.

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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.

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Iraq Death Row Torture Claims

VIDEO, AL JAZEERA: Dozens of families in Fallujah say their relatives sentenced to hang on anti-terrorism charges have been tortured. Most of the children of death-row prisoners in Fallujah were also jailed when their fathers were detained.

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Video: UAE Wins Gulf Cup

Good times in the UAE, as the Gulf Country beats Iraq to take the Gulf Cup in 2013.

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From Dubai to London – NYE Style

VIDEO: Spectacular fireworks exploded over Sydney in a blaze of light and colour as the city kicked off a wave of global celebrations from Dubai to London.

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Christmas ‘under siege’ in Bethlehem

VIDEO: Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports on how Israel’s illegal occupation may be keeping the West Bank’s tourism industry from thriving.

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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…

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Obama Back in Washington

VIDEO: In the first full days after the election, it’s back to work for Barack Obama, the newly re-elected US president. First call, Republicans on how to tackle the “fiscal cliff”.

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It is Still the Economy, Stupid

VIDEO: It is still the economy, stupid, but despite better than expected GDP figures, it’s still not clear which Presidential hopeful the data will carry to the White House.

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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.

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Netanyahu Calls Early Elections

VIDEO: Netanyahu says budget dispute with partners forced the decision. Many, however think the Israeli PM is using a moment of popularity to secure another term in office.

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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.

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‘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.

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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?

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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?

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