Scientists in Mexico have uncovered the biggest collection of ice-age mammoth skeletons ever found in one place. The bones were first found by construction crews working on a new airport at an air force base just outside the Mexican capital. Al Jazeera was granted special access by Mexico’s armed forces for a firsthand look. Our correspondent Manuel Rapalo reports from Mexico City. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Mexico
Hurricane Iota is gaining strength as it heads towards Central America. It is causing severe flooding in Colombia, where at least three people have died and hundreds forced to leave their homes, just a week after Hurricane Eta devastated the region. Al Jazeera’s Raheela Mahomed has more. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Colombia
Tens of thousands of Peruvians continue to protest, against the impeachment of former president Martin Vizcarra and his removal from office. They are accusing Congress of staging a coup, and are demanding the interim president steps down. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #PeruProtests #MartinVizcarra
At least 42 people are now confirmed to have died and another 20 are missing after Typhoon Vamco swept across the northern Philippines. Landslides and flooding have destroyed homes and left dozens of towns without power. Residents have a long road to recovery. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Rizal, the Philippines. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Philippines
Aid organisations are warning of an unfolding crisis on West Africa’s Atlantic coast, with a record number of migrants trying to make it to Europe. Last weekend, more than 2,600 migrants arrived on the shores of Spain’s Canary Islands. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from the fishing city of Mbour in Senegal, where many young men are looking for a better life. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Senegal
Ghana’s former president, Jerry Rawlings, has died at the age of 73. The former military leader led two coups but went on to establish a democratic rule. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Ghana #obituary
Roads are blocked and thousands of homes are under water after Typhoon Vamco made landfall in the Philippines. Strong winds barrelled across north of the main island Luzon killing and injuring dozens of people. Al Jazeera’s Jamila Alindogan 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Philippines
Protesters clashed with police outside Peru’s Congress in the capital Lima to protest the removal of Martin Vizcarra and the swearing-in of Manuel Merino as president earlier on Tuesday. Vizcarra remains popular, despite accusations of corruption that led to his impeachment. In his message, Manuel Merino assured Peruvians elections will be held in April and that he will respect the rule of law. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #MartinVizcarra #Manuel Merino
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia have signed an agreement to end six weeks of fierce fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh. Under the agreement, Russian peacekeepers are being deployed along the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh and the corridor between the region and Armenia. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid sent this report from the Azeri capital, Baku. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Martin Vizcarra from office in an impeachment trial over corruption allegations. He is accused of accepting bribes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from companies that won public works contracts. The vote came during his second Congressional trial in less than two months but he denies all of the allegations against him. Vizcarra has popular public support because he introduced an anti-corruption drive in Peru. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #MartinVizcarra #VacanciaPresidencial
