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
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 […]
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
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/ – […]
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
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
0 Britain’s coastal towns were at the forefront of political demands during trade negotiations with the European Union. Fishers had been promised they would take control of the seas around the United Kingdom. But the deal struck was not what they were expecting, and some say they feel betrayed. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Brixham in England’s South West. – 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 #Brexit #UK
The European Union is preparing sanctions against officials in Belarus who are responsible for a deadly post-election crackdown on protesters, the EU foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, has said. The green light was given by the 27 EU foreign ministers during a video conference in Brussels on Friday, while protests across Belarus over the controversial August 9 election continued for a sixth day. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Minsk. – 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 #Belarus #EU
The Belarusian government has begun releasing people who were arrested during protests this week. It issued a rare public apology in what appeared to be an attempt to stop days of unrest. Nearly 7,000 people were rounded up during demonstrations against Sunday’s disputed presidential election. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen 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 #Belarus #EU
The EU released a list of 14 countries from outside of the EU bloc that have been cleared for travel based on coronavirus levels. The U.S., which is not included on the list, has seen record levels of new cases and ongoing resistance to mask policies. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live […]
