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Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82

Pele, the legendary Brazilian football player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, has died at the age of 82. Brazil’s government has declared three days of mourning following Pele’s death. Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the 82-year-old who died after a long battle with cancer. He’s been described as the eternal king and the most divine of footballers. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman reports. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #news #Pele […]

North America storm: Death toll rises as freezing weather continues

At least 48 people have died as severe winter storms have pummelled the United States and Canada. The freezing conditions also brought travel chaos during the holidays with the grounding of more than one thousand flights. Al Jazeera’s @Rosiland Jordan 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 #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UnitedStates #US #Canada #storm #winter

‘Dangerous situation’ in Buffalo as storm kills dozens across US

People have died while trapped in their cars as the toll grows from the deep freeze gripping the United States. There have been at least 30 fatalities across several states, including deadly accidents on icy roads. Officials have warned that the death count could rise with motorists trapped in their vehicles in and around Buffalo in New York state. Twelve have died in the state — one of the worst-hit regions — and in Buffalo, people have been confined to their homes for several days. Al Jazeera’s @ShihabRattansi reports from Washington, DC, the US. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on […]

Iran vows ‘decisive action’ as Mahsa Amini protests continue

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says protests against the government must be confronted decisively. There have been days of demonstrations triggered by the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody. Iran has restricted internet services and access to various messaging apps. 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 #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Iran #MahsaAmini #protests

Iranians protest over the death of Mahsa Amini continues

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says protests against the government must be ‘confronted decisively.’ The demonstrations were triggered by the death of a 22-year-old woman while in police custody. Iran has restricted internet services to clamp down on dissent. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports. 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/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Protest #Protests #Iran #MahsaAmini #IranProtests #Women #WomenRights #Raisi

Latin Grammy-winning singer Marilia Mendonca dies in Brazil crash

One of Brazil’s most popular singers has been killed in a plane crash. Marilia Mendonca, who was 26 years old, died alongside her manager and an aide. 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 #Brazil #MariliaMendonca

Argentina reimposes restrictions as coronavirus cases surge

Argentina’s health minister says the country is facing its “worst moment” of the coronavirus pandemic. Its healthcare system is buckling as the country’s death toll surpasses 60,000. Restrictions have been reimposed, but now that is putting strain on an economy already in crisis. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – 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 #Argentina #COVID19

Myanmar death toll edges up to 550 as online crackdown tightens

At least five more people have been killed in Myanmar in the latest crackdown on anti-coup protesters. But threats of violence and arrests have done little to deter demonstrators more than two months after the military coup. This comes as 10 ethnic armed groups on Myanmar’s borders threw their support behind the anti-coup movement on Saturday, prompting regional concerns of a wider conflict. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng 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 #Myanmar #Protests

Black Panther’ Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies At 43 | NBC Nightly News

The actor, best known for his legendary roles as Black Panther, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall, died after a four year battle with colon cancer.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://smart.link/5d0cd9df61b80 Breaking […]

More than 9,000 arrests in Ethiopia since June killing of singer

More than 9,000 people have been arrested in Ethiopia during recent unrest that followed the killing of a popular musician. That’s according to the state-run Human Rights Commission which says 178 people have died in the violence since June. Critics now worry the country might be sliding back towards repression. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018 promising democratic reforms. But he’s had to face growing ethnic tension over land and resources. – 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 #Ethiopia