Category: Al Jazeera
Kenya’s president withdraws finance bill after deadly unrest | #AJshorts
Kenya’s President William Ruto said he “concedes” and will not sign the controversial finance bill that sparked nationwide deadly unrest. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe [more…]
Iranian voters divided on whether elections will address pressing economic concerns
Iran will hold its presidential election on Friday to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last month. Candidates have [more…]
Investigation finds more than 20 journalists from one outlet killed in Gaza war
The Guardian has published an investigation into the Israeli military conduct that suggests that certain Palestinian journalists are viewed as targets for attack. A senior [more…]
Will the unrest in Kenya escalate? | Inside Story
It all started with peaceful protests against a finance bill tabled in Kenya’s parliament. The proposed legislation includes tax increases to raise extra funds the [more…]
Level of destruction in Beit Lahiya ‘defies imagination’: Gaza’s Civil Defense
Gaza’s Civil Defence says the levels of destruction after Israel’s bombardment of Beit Lahiya in the north of the strip ‘defies imagination’. At least 15 [more…]
Assange home in Australia after plea deal with US | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australia after being freed by a US court in a plea deal. Assange pleaded guilty to one charge [more…]
Fears of coup attempt in Bolivia as soldiers storm presidential palace
Soldiers have stormed Bolivia’s presidential palace in what appears to be an attempted coup d’état. President Luis Arce has condemned the “irregular mobilization” of the [more…]
Bolivian president says government facing coup attempt
The alarming scenes on Bolivian streets have stirred concern in the Andean nation. This follows the ousting of former left-wing President Evo Morales, a member [more…]
Bolivian president thanks people after facing down failed coup attempt
Bolivian President Luis Arce has offered his thanks to the people of the country after facing down a coup attempt that drew international condemnation and [more…]
If Provoked, Protesters Could “Shut Down” Kenya | Quotable
Financial economist Reginald Kadzutu says Kenya’s government has failed to address “endemic” corruption, and solve nationwide unemployment. He says the protests by young people are [more…]