There has been violence during May Day marches in Colombia, where workers’ rights protests combined with anger over proposed tax changes. Protests gathered at the National Park in Bogota to continue protesting against a controversial tax reform that they say would raise taxes on the middle class at a time of great economic pain. Rising poverty and unemployment following COVID-19 restrictions have people increasingly venting their anger in the streets, openly defying official pleas to stay home. The chaos has forced President Ivan Duque to backpedal on the tax reform plans promising to rewrite the bill excluding taxes on basic food items, utilities and gasoline that angered protesters. Al Jazeera’s […]
Brazil has seen a record number of coronavirus deaths for the second straight month as it struggles with a devastating second wave. April was the worst month of the pandemic, with more than 82,000 deaths. Activists say the government must do more to stop the spread. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. – 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 #COVID19
Myanmar’s military is stepping up attacks on rebel strongholds, as opposition to it expands from street protesters to fighters in the semi-autonomous ethnic regions. Rebels are now targeting Myanmar army positions. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler explains the history of the minority ethnic groups and their role in the movement against the military, which seized power in a February coup. – 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 #Strongholds
There is more tension between Russia and Ukraine, this time at sea. Russia has closed all naval access to the Kerch Strait. Ukraine said the closure is illegal and violates a treaty. Moscow has said its forces are conducting military drills in the Strait, following the mobilisation of tens of thousands of Russian troops on the Ukraine border in recent weeks. There is a treaty between Russia and Ukraine agreeing to equal access to the Azov Sea, but Russia said it has the right to close the strait for military exercises, exercises that will go on until the end of October. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Crimea. – Subscribe […]
Indonesian authorities have confirmed a submarine that went missing with 53 people on board has sunk. Crews found debris from the KRI Nanggala 402 near the coast of Bali, and authorities say it is evidence that the vessel cracked. They believe the submarine could be 850 metres below the ocean surface, making the search effort more difficult and dangerous. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – 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 #Indonesia #MissingSubmarine
Indonesia’s military chief says debris from the missing submarine has been found. Hopes of rescuing 53 sailors on board the vessel faded on Saturday as its oxygen reserves were believed to have run out. – 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 #Breaking news #Indonesia #MissingSubmarine
The search for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 people on board has reached a critical point. Crews are working in waters around the Indonesian island of Bali, and other countries are helping. Families of those on board say they are praying for their loved ones, as Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – 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 #Indonesia #MissingSubmarine
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
The protesters are angered by the decision to invite Myanmar’s army chief to the ASEAN leaders’ summit in Jakarta. The coup and the brutal crackdown that followed are top of the agenda. But there seems to be little consensus about how the regional grouping should react, as Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. – 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 #ASEAN
The head of the Indonesian navy says a missing submarine with 53 sailors on board will run out of oxygen by Saturday. A search and rescue operation is under way where an oil spill has been spotted off the coast of Bali. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – 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 #Indonesia #MissingSubmarine
