The man known as the “Merchant of Death” is back in Russia after a prisoner swap, already taking a swipe at Moscow’s enemies. Arms dealer Viktor Bout has given his first interview to state media, accusing the West of trying to destroy Russia. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has this report from Moscow. 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 #Russia #ViktorBout #Russian #West #UnitedStates #Politics
A court in Mozambique has sentenced the son of a former president, two ex-spy bosses, and eight others to years in prison for their part in a corruption scandal in which the government sought to conceal huge debts, triggering financial havoc. The 11 were found guilty and sentenced on Wednesday on charges related to a $2bn “hidden debt” scandal which saw hundreds of millions of dollars in government-backed loans disappear and crashed the southern African nation’s economy. Al Jazeera’s Kevin Calvert 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/ #Mozambique #Corruption #MozambiqueCorruption […]
At least one person has been killed after police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at thousands of opposition supporters, ahead of a rally this week to call for the prime minister to resign. 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
In raids across the country, German police have arrested 25 suspected members and supporters of a far-right group who were allegedly seeking to overthrow the state by force, according to the federal prosecutor’s office. About 3,000 officers conducted the raids on Wednesday at 130 sites across 11 German federal states against adherents of the so-called Reich Citizens (Reichsbuerger) movement. – 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 #Germany #coup
In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro’s plans for peace are starting to bear fruit. Peace talks are under way with Colombia’s only surviving rebel group. Meanwhile, people are celebrating more than two months of relative calm in the Pacific port of Buenaventura. It is an area that has been devastated by violence. Al Jazeera’s @AlessandroRampietii reports from Buenaventura, Colombia. – 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 #Colombia #violence
Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o attacked an Algerian YouTuber outside Doha’s Stadium 974 after Brazil’s World Cup win over South Korea. 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
A Ukrainian drone has been used to attack an airfield in the Russian border region of Kursk, according to its governor. The strike early Tuesday ignited an oil reservoir. Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine of two attacks on Monday. Moscow says three servicemen were killed. Kyiv is yet to comment on the strikes. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos explains. 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/ #UkraineWar #Russia #RussiaDroneAttacks #Ukraine #AlJazeeraEnglish
South Africa’s parliament has delayed a session to discuss embattled President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future. The National Assembly has pushed off by a week a parliamentary vote that could lead to the president’s impeachment; the sitting will now take place next Monday to allow members of parliament to attend in person. Earlier, ruling party bosses indicated they will vote against adopting a report which accused Ramaphosa of misconduct. Al Jazeera’s @MohammedJamjoom reports from Johannesburg, South Africa. – 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 #SouthAfrica #politics
Western countries want to know, what is like for women to attend the first World Cup in a Middle Eastern country? We asked some female fans to tell us about their experiences. 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
The ongoing war has raised concerns about the relationship between Ukraine’s orthodox church and Russia. The state has been wary about the institution with deep links to Moscow, though the branch of the church still affiliated with Russia formally renounced its ties. Al Jazeera’s @Rory Challands reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – 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 #Ukraine #church
