North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has apologised after the fatal shooting of a South Korean fisheries official by the military earlier this week, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, citing the presidential office. In a formal letter sent to Seoul, the North conveyed Kim’s message that he felt “very sorry” for “disappointing” South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Moon is facing intense political pressure over the incident, which coincided with a renewed push for policy to engage Pyongyang. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from the capital, Seoul. – 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/ […]
The UN secretary-general told world leaders they have failed to fight the coronavirus – preferring to trade words rather than unite in the face of the pandemic. Antonio Guterres was speaking as representatives from the United States and China were involved in angry exchanges at a session of the Security Council over who was responsible. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from New York, US. – 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 #COVID19 #UnitedNations
Mozambique has turned to the European Union for help to stop attacks by ISIL-linked groups in its northern region. The president wants the EU to train its forces to battle armed groups which emerged three years ago in Cabo Delgado. Since then, the fighters have stepped up the violence, seizing important towns and targeting the military. The conflict has raised fears for stability and security in the surrounding region. The World Food Programme says more than 300,000 people have fled the violence. Zeinado Machado, a researcher in the Africa division at the Human Rights Watch, talks to Al Jazeera. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: […]
Tens of thousands of people have again marched through the Belarusian capital on Sunday, demanding the President’s resignation. There have been protests ever since a disputed election in early August, in which incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner, but many allege the vote was rigged. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Minsk, Belarus. – 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/ #Belerus #BelarusProtests #AljazeeraEnglish
Iran is threatening the United States with a “crushing response” to its efforts to reimpose sanctions. The US has called for the triggering of the so-called snapback of the sanctions that were lifted in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. But every other permanent member of the United Nations Security Council has rejected the US demand. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Tehran. – 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/ #Iran #IranSanctions #UNSC
The southern US is being hit with what is being described as “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding. That is where Tropical Storm Sally made landfall, originally as a Category 2 hurricane. Hundreds of people have been rescued. Half a million people have lost power across Florida and Alabama. Al Jazeera’s Andy Gallacher 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/ #HurricaneSally #Forida #Alabama
Hurricane Sally has made landfall along the Gulf coast of the United States, unleashing torrential rain and 165km/h (103mph) winds. The Category 2 storm is moving so slowly it is likely to cause days of downpours and what is being called historic floods. Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien 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 #HurricaneSally #US
Japan’s emperor has formally inaugurated the new prime minister. Yoshihide Suga is a longtime ally of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who resigned last month for health reasons. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride has more from Seoul. – 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 #Japan
Record fires continue to flare along the West Coast of the United States. Several states are still battling flames which have consumed entire communities. Oregon is the latest hotspot. But President Donald Trump has now approved its disaster declaration, making it possible for the state to access federal funds. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from Estacada in Oregon. – 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/ #OregonWildfires #Wildfires #WestCoastFire
An Israeli court handed a Jewish settler three life sentences on Monday for murdering a Palestinian toddler and his parents in an arson attack on their home in the occupied West Bank. Amiram Ben-Uliel, 25, was sentenced by the Lod court following his conviction in May for the 2015 killings. He was also found guilty of two counts each of attempted murder and arson, along with conspiracy to commit a hate crime. The arson attack killed 18-month-old Ali Dawabsheh. His mother, Riham, and father, Saad, later died of their wounds. Ali’s four-year-old brother Ahmad survived with burns on his body. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on […]
