Arab leaders have closed their first summit meeting in two years by reiterating the centrality of the Palestinian cause, albeit avoiding to address their own splits over normalising ties with Israel. The final declaration that brought an end to the two days of the Arab League summit in Algiers on Wednesday highlighted the bloc’s continued support for Palestinian statehood, the protection of sites in Jerusalem against Israeli violations and condemnation of Israel’s use of violence and its blockade of Gaza. The 22 member states, however, fell short of taking an open stance against Palestine’s occupying power. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr, reporting from Algiers, said the Arab League had purposefully issued […]
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets after former president Lula da Silva secured a return to power on Sunday. Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters are refusing to accept defeat and are calling on the military to annul the results. Bolsonaro has still not conceded defeat to his rival Lula da Silva. But has said he will respect the constitution – and called on protesters to go home. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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/ #Brazil #BrazilElection #Intervencao #IntervencaoFederal #Bolsonaro
Kenyan President William Ruto says his country is sending more than 900 military personnel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to join a new regional force tasked with trying to calm deadly tensions fuelled by armed groups. Ruto on Wednesday called the mission “necessary and urgent” for regional security and said he and the DRC’s president had agreed on how Kenyan forces would work with Congolese and other forces on disarming rebels and peacekeeping in the country’s troubled east. The Kenyan forces will be based in Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city. The East African Community regional force, agreed upon by heads of state in June and led by […]
Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have blocked roads across the country after he lost Sunday’s election. Former leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won by a little more than 1 percent. Bolsonaro has still not publicly conceded defeat. Al Jazeera’s @Teresa Bo reports from Luziania in 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 #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Politics #Brazil #Pro-Bolsonaro #Elections #JairBolsonaro #LuladaSilva
More than 10 explosions have occurred in the north of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Electricity and mobile phone networks have gone down in the different parts of Kyiv. Blasts have also been reported in the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Cherkasy. Russia has stepped up missile strikes after blaming Kyiv for damaging the Crimea Bridge. Russia Pulls of of Grain Deal. Movement plan approved for 14 Black sea vessels. – 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 #politics #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukraine #russia #invasion
Russia is stepping up efforts to capture the eastern town of Bakhmut. It sits on the main road leading to the Ukrainian-held cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. As Al Jazeera’s @Assed Baig reports, if Bakhmut falls, it could bring other areas within the range of Russian artillery. – 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 #Ukrainewar #Russia #Ukraine
How to deal with Brazil’s criminal organisations has been one of the campaign issues. In poor neighbourhoods, police crackdowns have left many dead. Al Jazeera’s @Teresa Bo 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 #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Brazil #elections #crime #gangs
Qatar is expected to deploy tens of thousands of security forces to ensure a seamless World Cup. The host country has signed numerous security cooperation deals with several countries. More than 1.2 million fans are expected to visit Qatar during the competition which runs from November 20 to December 18. Qatar security forces, along with partners from 13 countries, have carried out a five-day security exercise across the country. The drills were aimed at testing the readiness and responsiveness of the emergency services. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from the national command centre, Qatar. 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 […]
Ukraine says wet weather and difficult terrain is complicating its advance in the southern Kherson region. Kyiv’s forces are piling pressure on Russian troops. But the prospect of another battlefield setback for President Vladimir Putin has fuelled fears the Kremlin could use a nuclear weapon. Al Jazeera’s @Harry Fawcett 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 #Ukrainewar #Ukraine #Russia
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced the opposition in the House of Commons for the first time since taking office, seeking to provide assurances that his new government will offer economic stability and continuity after his predecessor’s tax-cutting plans triggered market turmoil. Sunak, who entered 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, has appointed a government that mixes allies with experienced ministers from the administrations of his two immediate predecessors, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, as he tries to tackle Britain’s multiple economic problems. One of his government’s first acts was to delay a key economic statement until November 17, saying it would deliver more accurate forecasts as the government seeks […]
