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Thousands in Mali celebrate expulsion of French ambassador

Thousands of people have rallied in Mali against the former colonial power, France. They celebrated the expulsion of the French ambassador. The demonstration happened on the same day the European Union unveiled a series of sanctions against the country’s military leaders. 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 #Mali #France

As Russia-Ukraine tension escalates, EU scrambles to secure gas supply

The standoff between Russia and Ukraine has Europeans worried about gas supplies. A third of Europe’s natural gas comes from Russia. And if there is a war – Europe would have to turn to other providers. EU leaders have been clear that a Russian act of aggression against Ukraine would have dire consequences for President Putin and his country. It would mean an end to his hopes of bringing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline on time, depriving him of tens of billions of dollars in revenue and depriving the EU of hundreds of billions of cubic metres of Russian gas. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Germany. – Subscribe […]

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Western governments put their forces on alert as tension rise

The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has prompted one of the biggest mobilisations of Western forces in Europe in generations, but it is a delicate balancing act. The West fears Moscow is preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while the Kremlin says it is countering decades of NATO expansion eastwards. Russia’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula caught allied Western forces off guard. With European security once again at stake, the NATO alliance wants its presence firmly felt. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London, capital of the UK. – 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 #RussiaUkraineTensions #NATO

Warning of Russian invasion of Ukraine stokes fears

The US and Russia have held what they say are frank talks as they try to resolve their standoff on Ukraine. But the discussions have failed to find a breakthrough. For many Ukrainians, the build-up of Russian troops at the border has echoes of 2014, when war came to the east. Al Jazeera’s @Hoda Abdel Hamid 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 #Ukraine #Russia

Germany-France bilateral relations: Potential shift in geopolitics

As Chancellor Olaf Scholz steps into Angela Merkel’s shoes he is expected to shift Germany towards the centre-left. But when it comes to foreign policy Scholz will have to deal with Europe’s other powerhouse, France, headed by President Emmanuel Macron. The French leader is facing an election next year and has had to move his policies more to the right to accommodate other right-wing contenders. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Paris, France. will have to deal with Europe’s other powerhouse, France, headed by President Emmanuel Macron. The French leader is facing an election next year and has had to move his policies more to the right to accommodate other […]

How real is the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? | AL Jazeera Newsfeed

According to some reports, Russia has amassed as many as 100,000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine and in annexed Crimea in recent weeks, stoking fears of a new war. But what are the odds of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? We asked an expert. @Al Jazeera English @Putin-today.ru | Путин сегодня 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 #InvasionOfUkraine #Newsfeed #AlJazeeraNewsfeed

Spain’s population dilemma: Country grapples with vanishing towns

According to government statistics, half of Spain’s municipalities are at risk of losing their population. These are primarily towns of fewer than 1000 people. But the data shows this issue is no longer confined to just rural areas. People are also moving out of provincial capitals and small to medium-sized cities. To reverse the trend, this year, the European Union gave Spain more than $11bn for a “repopulation program”. The goal is to provide small towns with more basic services, high-speed internet, and funding for housing and job creation. Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports from Prat de Comte in the Catalonia region, Spain. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – […]

In blow to Apple, EU may require USB-C chargers for all smartphones

The European Commission is considering a plan to impose a universal charger for all brands of mobile phones, tablets and headphones. A legislative proposal presented on Thursday details why there should be a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones. The move would likely affect iPhone-maker Apple the most. Its chargers are used exclusively for Apple products. Supporters say the move would create a more convenient market for consumers. Al Jazeera’s Charlie Angela reports from London. – 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/ #EUCommission #CommonCharger #Apple

Northern Irish loyalists demand changes to Brexit border protocol

The Irish premier and British prime minister are calling for calm in Northern Ireland after the seventh night of violence between pro-British loyalists and Republican nationalists. More than 70 police officers have been injured in clashes. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Chappelle 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 #Ireland #Brexit