Astronomers have identified a sizeable asteroid that will pass close to Earth on Saturday. It will fly between the Earth and the Moon, and scientists say it could cause major damage if it hit our planet. But due to its path, there is no cause for concern. Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker 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/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #NASA #Space #Moon #Earth
About 100,000 Palestinians attended the first Friday afternoon prayers of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. But many worshippers from the occupied West Bank were prevented from entering due to strict measures imposed by Israeli forces. Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh 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 #Ramadan #Jerusalem #Entry #AlAqsa #AlAqsaMosque #Prayer #Palestine #Palestinians #Israel
Myanmar’s government told Al Jazeera it will start the repatriation of Rohingya refugees in mid-April. For the first time, officials say those who return will be allowed back to their homes. But many Rohingya are skeptical of guarantees from the military, many say they are too scared to return. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Naypyidaw, Myanmar. 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 #Myanmar #Rohingya #RohingyaRefugees #Repatriation #Refugees
The United Kingdom and European Union have formally signed off on a post-Brexit deal to overhaul Northern Ireland’s trade rules. UK MPs overwhelmingly endorsed a crucial part of the deal on Wednesday. Known as the Windsor Framework, it aims to reduce the number of checks on goods arriving in Northern Ireland from the British mainland. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett has more from Liverpool, United Kingdom. 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 #UnitedKingdom #UK #Brexit #EuropeanUnion #EU #Ireland
In Israel, opposition to the government’s proposed judicial changes is growing by the day. The first law, passed on Thursday, shields the prime minister, limiting the ways he or she can be declared unfit for office. Critics say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using that to protect himself from corruption charges. Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan has more from Tel Aviv. 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 #Israel #Protests #Judicial #JudicialReform #Government #Netanyahu
Many of the soldiers fighting to defend Ukraine from Russia had never been into battle before the war began. Now, they are spending months on end on the frontlines. It has put them under significant mental strain. Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. 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 #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #Ukraine #Zelensky #War #Animals #Dog #Therapy
The man who saved more than 1200 lives during the Rwandan genocide and inspired the film ‘Hotel Rwanda’, has been released from prison. Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25-years on terrorism-related charges two years ago. He is one of several people whose sentences have been commuted after diplomatic efforts by Qatar and the United States. Al Jazeera’s Barbara Angopa 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 #HotelRwanda #Rusesabagina #Rwanda #UnitedStates #Qatar #Prison
Pakistan is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund to unlock a $1.1bn bailout. But the IMF is insisting on reforms. A deepening economic crisis has left many Pakistanis struggling to put food on the table. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Lahore, Pakistan. 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 #Pakistan #IMF #Bailout #Pakistani #Lahore #Economy #EconomicCrisis
“We don’t want you praying in here. You’re bothering our other customers.” A Canadian rail company has come under fire over a video of a Muslim man being told he can’t pray in an Ottawa metro station. 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 United States has denied Chinese claims that a US destroyer was driven out from waters around the contested Paracel Islands after it “illegally” entered the area. China’s state media described the US ship as having trespassed in “Chinese territorial waters”. The US Navy on Thursday disputed the PLA statement, saying the destroyer was conducting “routine operations” in the South China Sea and was not expelled by Chinese ships. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu joins us live from Beijing to give us the latest updates. 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 […]
