Archive List for United States

Russia claims full control over Ukraine’s Mariupol

Russia says it is now in full control of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, but Ukraine says the resistance is still alive. Tens of thousands of civilians are trapped in the besieged city. Its mayor says Russian forces are covering up war crimes and disposing of the bodies while keeping the city sealed off. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Lviv. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Putin #AljazeeraEnglish #Mariupol

US inflation jumped 8.5 percent in past year, highest since 1981

The US’s consumer price index (CPI) in March has reached a new record. The inflation rate jumped to 8.5 percent compared with a year ago – the greatest annual rate increase since 1981. Compared with last month, the US CPI rose by 0.6 percent, reflecting higher fuel, food and housing costs. Economists say inflation will cost the average US household an extra $5,200 this year. Al Jazeera’s John Hendron reports from Chicago. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US

Stolen billions: Former banker in 1MDB scandal found guilty

A former executive of the US bank Goldman Sachs faces up to 30 years in prison for embezzling billions of dollars. The stolen fortune is linked to Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, known as 1MDB. Al Jazeera’s @Gabriel Elizondo reports from Brooklyn, New York. – 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 #NewYork # GoldmanSachs

How hard would it be for China to invade Taiwan? | Project Force

When Russian forces went into Ukraine, concern grew in Taiwan that an attack by China could be next. But how difficult would it be for China to invade Taiwan? @Alex Gatopoulos takes a look, in Project Force. @Al Jazeera English 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/ #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Taiwan #China #ProjectForce #Msn #ampproject

Filipino and American soldiers participate in military exercises

The Philippines and US are holding their largest-ever joint military exercises. Thousands of soldiers from both countries are taking part in the week-long drills. Al Jazeera’s @Jamela Alindogan reports from Cagayan, 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 #UnitedStates #Military

Kharkiv: Bodies litter streets of Ukraine’s second city

NATO says Russian forces are not scaling back their invasion, but are regrouping to fight in eastern Ukraine. This comes as the battle to control Kharkiv continues, with one United States official saying Russia is not making any major gains in the city. Al Jazeera’s @Assed Baig reports from outside Kharkiv, 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 #Russia #Ukraine #Kharkiv

North Korea confirms ICBM test; warns of ‘long’ US confrontation

The US has imposed new sanctions on North Korea after Pyongyang launched its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile. Kim Jong Un says he is preparing for a long-standing confrontation with the US and expanding its nuclear war deterrent. Al Jazeera’s @Florence Looi 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 #NorthKorea #UnitedStates #ICBM

Many in US struggle to make ends meet amid inflation crisis

US President Joe Biden is expected to deliver his first State of the Union address on March 1. With inflation soaring to its highest level in 40 years, many blame Biden, even as the US economy is strengthening under his rule. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from Union City, New Jersey, where he finds out how people are making ends meet. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US

NATO to deploy thousands of commandos to nations near Ukraine

NATO is sending thousands of troops by land, air and sea to protect allies near Russia and Ukraine. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called the crisis a ‘new normal’ in European security. NATO’s pledge comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised the alliance for not coming to his country’s aid. Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor @James Bays reports from Brussels, Belgium. – 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 #Russia #Ukraine