The island nation of Samoa in the Pacific has one of the world’s highest rates of obesity. Imported fast food is favoured over natural, local produce. But a campaign’s underway to change that. Al Jazeera’s Yaara Bou Melhem reports from Apia, Samoa. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
In Myanmar, thousands of Rohingya Muslims are trying to flee to Bangladesh after reports that 89 people were killed in a government crackdown. Fighters in Rakhine state are being targeted by Myanmar’s military, but witnesses say civilians are also under attack. Many Rohingya are trapped on the border with Bangladesh, which is refusing them entry. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
What other cities can learn from Hong Kong’s transport system One of the world’s biggest cities, Hong Kong has more shopping malls per square kilometre than any other. With its heavily dense population, the city relies substantially on its rail network. Al Jazeera’s Sarah Clarke reports on the city’s advanced transport system, which is seen as a model for others to follow. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Comac C919:First medium-sized Chinese built airliner takes flight The first medium-sized airliner built in China has taken off on its maiden flight. It’s designed to meet soaring demand for air travel there and challenge the worldwide dominance of Airbus and Boeing. Al Jazeera’s Adrian Brown reports from Beijing. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ A tour of China’s first big passenger jet – the C919
Is the Korean Peninsula headed for war? – Inside Story Tension on the Korean Peninsula has increased since US President Donald Trump threatened to act against North Korea’s continued missiles tests and nuclear ambitions. The Pyongyang government says it is ready to defend itself even with nuclear weapons against any aggression by the United States. There have been concerns recently that the country is getting ready to launch another nuclear or missile test. And on Saturday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watched as his military put on a large parade that featured what some are calling new intercontinental missiles. What does this all mean for a region that is already […]
A television channel run by students and freelance volunteers in Malaysia is raising awareness of the plight for Rohingya Muslims, who’re escaping escalating violence in Myanmar.
Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, says he will personally take in any refugees. The controversial president made the offer while providing Al Jazeera’s 101 East with behind the scenes access to his government.
Japan is hosting the first East Asia Cricket Cup in Sano, near Tokyo. Japan’s cricketers are a long way from competing at the highest level but the game does have a presence in the country. National cricket team captain, Masaomi Kobayashi, talks to Al Jazeera about the sport’s growing popularity in Japan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Indonesia says it has rightfully captured a Chinese fishing vessel in the South China Sea after it was caught fishing illegally in its waters. China had issued a protest with Indonesia after the vessel was captured and crew arrested last week. This is the second incident in the past three months causing a diplomatic row between the two countries. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
0 China is demanding an investigation into what happened to one of its ships in Argentinian waters. Argentinian navy has said it shot and sunk a Chinese flagged ship that was fishing illegally in its waters. Four crew members were rescued and the others were picked up by another Chinese vessel shadowing the pursuit. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Puerto Madryn. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
