Blog Profile / Al Jazeera Correspondents Blog
| URL : | http://blogs.aljazeera.net | |
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| Filed Under: | News / International Affairs | |
| Posts on Regator: | 5156 | |
| Posts / Week: | 43.5 | |
| Archived Since: | February 14, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Children killed in Pakistan explosion
A gas-cylinder blast inside a school bus on the outskirts of Gujrat has left 17 children dead, police say.
Guatemala's ex-president extradited to US
Alfonso Portillo describes extradition to the US, where he will face money-laundering charges, as a "kidnapping".
Violence spreads outside calmer Stockholm
Officials say police reinforcements sent to Swedish capital helped as dozens set cars and recycling station ablaze.
Guinea opposition protest turns violent
At least 15 injured in clashes between youths and police as unrest grows over delays to long-awaited parliamentary vote.
FBI identifies consulate attack suspects
The agency is trying to locate five men for the attack on a US consulate in Libya, Al Jazeera reports exclusively.
Bahraini protesters clash with police
Thousands rally in village of Diraz to demonstrate against a raid last week on a top Shia cleric's home.
Striking Dubai workers face mass deportation
Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues, as many South Asian labourers ordered to leave the country.
Sweden prepares for sixth night of violence
Extra police have been called to Stockholm in an attempt to end the riots that have blighted the city for five nights.
UK security criticised after death of soldier
Questions asked of British security forces as the family of murdered Drummer Lee Rigby speak for the first time.
N Korea willing to take 'positive steps'
Top North Korean envoy meets China's Xi Jinping in an apparent effort to mend fences between Pyongyang and Beijing.
Nigeria military 'rescues' kidnapped group
Defence department says it rescued three women and six children captured by rebel group Boko Haram in country's north.
US casts doubts on Iran election credibility
US Secretary of State John Kerry criticised Iran for cutting all but eight men out of the country's presidential poll.
Wartime sex slaves demand Japanese mayor quit
Two South Korean women, who had been used as 'comfort women' in the war, say they "don't need to be trampled on again".
Ugandan army chief fired after leaked letter
Head of army moved to interior ministry after letter says he opposed president's son succeeding his father.
Taliban attack 'UN compound' in Afghanistan
Suspected Taliban gunmen attack building in Kabul and engage in firefight against authorities.
UK fighter jet diverts civilian plane
A Typhoon jet was launched from an RAF base to escort a passenger plane from flying from Pakistan to the ground.
African Union seeks financial independence
Continental body says it will cater for its own budget, mainly financed by China and West, as it marks golden jubilee.
Kerry urges hard decisions for peace talks
On his fourth visit to the region, US secretary of state pushes Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume negotiations.
FIFA to bring in tough anti-racism sanctions
Taskforce chairman Jeffrey Webb talks exclusively to Al Jazeera about FIFA measures planned to tackle racism in football
Deadly blast targets Thai soldiers
Five paramilitary soldiers kill while on their way to meeting with Muslim community leaders in Pattani.