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Tal­iban to open Qatar of­fice for peace talks with US
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AJE's Hashem Ahel­bar­ra on the lat­est on Syria
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Chevron-Tex­a­co Ama­zon Oil Spill: Soil Sam­ple of a Sup­pos­ed­ly Re­me­di­at­ed Oil Pit
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Re­pub­li­cans ready for Iowa cau­cus­es
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Se­cret US, Tal­iban Talks Reach Turn­ing Point - Guan­tanamo pris­on­ers might be sent to Afghanistan
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Vi­o­lent re­sponse to Bahrain protest
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Iran flex­es mar­itime mus­cles over sanc­tions
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Fiji Coup - CIA ASIS Ma­hogany Con­spir­a­cy
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Re­pub­li­cans ready for Iowa cau­cus­es
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FSRN South Sudan Trib­al Con­flicts Dis­place Thou­sands
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AJE's Hashem Ahel­bar­ra on the lat­est on Syria
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Hun­gar­i­ans protest against con­sti­tu­tion­al changes
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Au­thor­i­ties call for calm amid South Sudan vi­o­lence
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Opium abuse among Afghan women and chil­dren
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Fiji Coup - CIA ASIS Ma­hogany Con­spir­a­cy
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Taliban to open Qatar office for peace talks with US
Taliban to open Qatar office for peace talks with US
  • Duration: 2:08
  • Published: 04 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 04 Jan 2012
  • Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
The Taliban has confirmed it has come to an "initial agreement" to open a political office overseas as part of peace talks with the US. The US government said it would welcome the move if the group renounces violence. After more than 10 years of fighting in Afghanistan, the Taliban's announcement is the first public gesture towards negotiations with the US. Al Jazeera's Rosiland Jordan reports from Washignton DC.
http://wn.com/Taliban_to_open_Qatar_office_for_peace_talks_with_US
AJE's Hashem Ahelbarra on the latest on Syria
AJE's Hashem Ahelbarra on the latest on Syria
  • Duration: 2:58
  • Published: 02 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 04 Jan 2012
  • Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Syria's military has withdrawn from residential areas and is on the outskirts of the country's cities, but gunfire continues and snipers are still a threat, according to the secretary-general of the Arab League. Nabil El-Araby said on Monday that security forces have not stopped shooting at protesters in Syria, despite the presence of an Arab League observer mission in the country. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra is in Antakya, on Turkey's border with Syria for the very latest.
http://wn.com/AJE's_Hashem_Ahelbarra_on_the_latest_on_Syria
Chevron-Texaco Amazon Oil Spill: Soil Sample of a Supposedly Remediated Oil Pit
Chevron-Texaco Amazon Oil Spill: Soil Sample of a Supposedly Remediated Oil Pit
  • Duration: 2:57
  • Published: 11 Dec 2010
  • Uploaded: 28 Jul 2011
  • Author: lornaliana
chevrontoxico.com Donald Moncayo of the Amazon Defense Coalition, takes an soil sample of a site that was supposedly remediated by Texaco upon the expiration of the companies contract in 1990. In 1995, prompted by a lawsuit they initiated their remediation activities as part of an agreement with the Ecuadorian government. Chevron bought Texaco in 2001. As you can see by the soil sample, this supposedly remediated oil pit is still contaminated with oil, which has been leeching into the groundwater, rivers & streams over the subsequent decades. Hundreds of supposedly remediated pits exist in the region.
http://wn.com/Chevron-Texaco_Amazon_Oil_Spill_Soil_Sample_of_a_Supposedly_Remediated_Oil_Pit
Republicans ready for Iowa caucuses
Republicans ready for Iowa caucuses
  • Duration: 1:38
  • Published: 03 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 03 Jan 2012
  • Author: Euronews
www.euronews.net A high turnout is expected among Republican voters in Iowa - the first US state to cast its choice over who will represent the Grand Old Party in the race for the White House. Mitt Romney leads the field of seven candidates according to the latest polls but there is little difference between them, making the outcome too close to call. The former Massachusetts governor has largely ignored the midwestern state but the changing fortunes of his rivals have seen him emerge as the slight frontrunner.
http://wn.com/Republicans_ready_for_Iowa_caucuses
Secret US, Taliban Talks Reach Turning Point - Guantanamo prisoners might be sent to Afghanistan
Secret US, Taliban Talks Reach Turning Point - Guantanamo prisoners might be sent to Afghanistan
  • Duration: 1:03
  • Published: 19 Dec 2011
  • Uploaded: 19 Dec 2011
  • Author: babarlodhi1
US to transfer of Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo into Afghan custody
http://wn.com/Secret_US,_Taliban_Talks_Reach_Turning_Point__Guantanamo_prisoners_might_be_sent_to_Afghanistan
Violent response to Bahrain protest
Violent response to Bahrain protest
  • Duration: 2:51
  • Published: 17 Feb 2011
  • Uploaded: 03 Jan 2012
  • Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
[WARNING: This video contains images that some viewers may find disturbing] Troops and tanks have locked down the Bahraini capital of Manama after riot police swinging clubs and firing tear gas smashed into demonstrators in a pre-dawn assault, killing at least four people. Hours after the attack on Manama's main Pearl Roundabout, the military announced a ban on gatherings, saying on state TV that it had "key parts" of the capital under its control. Khalid Al Khalifa, Bahrain's foreign minister, justified the crackdown as necessary because the demonstrators were "polarising the country" and pushing it to the "brink of the sectarian abyss". Speaking to reporters after meeting with his Gulf counterparts, he also said the violence was "regrettable". Two people had died in police firing on the protesters prior to Thursday's deadly police raid. An Al Jazeera correspondent, who cannot be named for security reasons, went to Salmaniya hospital, which was thrown into chaos by a stream of wounded protesters from Pearl Roundabout.
http://wn.com/Violent_response_to_Bahrain_protest
Iran flexes maritime muscles over sanctions
Iran flexes maritime muscles over sanctions
  • Duration: 1:13
  • Published: 02 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 03 Jan 2012
  • Author: Euronews
www.euronews.net Iran's testing of long range missiles and a veiled threat to close access to the Persian Gulf have ratcheted up tensions with the West. The Islamic Republic has completed 10 days of naval exercises aimed at showcasing its military capabilities. Iranian Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said: "It means that the security of Hormuz Strait is in our hands and the Strait is under our control, that is crystal clear. But we have always maintained that the goal of the drills is to provide the region with stable security."
http://wn.com/Iran_flexes_maritime_muscles_over_sanctions
Fiji Coup - CIA ASIS Mahogany Conspiracy
Fiji Coup - CIA ASIS Mahogany Conspiracy
  • Duration: 2:08
  • Published: 06 May 2010
  • Uploaded: 08 Apr 2011
  • Author: writervictor
victorbarker.com Ships from and sold by www.Amazon.com ; Masked gunmen overthrow the Government of Fiji. A story of international greed, betrayal and sex. Fiji already had a goldmine but now, with its newly discovered mahogany plantations, it has money growing on trees. The author combines the backgrounds of several recent rebellions in Fiji as the basis for a novel that tells a story of MI6 and CIA involvement and of Australian forces sent into the area. Governments, money-launderers are all descending on Fiji, seeking rights to the mahogany billions.
http://wn.com/Fiji_Coup__CIA_ASIS_Mahogany_Conspiracy
Republicans ready for Iowa caucuses
Republicans ready for Iowa caucuses
  • Duration: 1:38
  • Published: 03 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 03 Jan 2012
  • Author: Euronews
www.euronews.net A high turnout is expected among Republican voters in Iowa - the first US state to cast its choice over who will represent the Grand Old Party in the race for the White House. Mitt Romney leads the field of seven candidates according to the latest polls but there is little difference between them, making the outcome too close to call. The former Massachusetts governor has largely ignored the midwestern state but the changing fortunes of his rivals have seen him emerge as the slight frontrunner.
http://wn.com/Republicans_ready_for_Iowa_caucuses
FSRN South Sudan Tribal Conflicts Displace Thousands
FSRN South Sudan Tribal Conflicts Displace Thousands
  • Duration: 6:45
  • Published: 03 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 03 Jan 2012
  • Author: CommissarRed
In South Sudan, tens of thousands of people have been displaced by recent tribal fighting. The government and UN has sent more forces to the region and the UN has warned of a "major tragedy" unless the situation is resolved. Up to 50000 are estimated to be without food, water and shelter. Meanwhile, NGOs - many of whom provide the only services available to local residents - are struggling to maintain their work. For more we're joined by William Logai Ochieng. He's executive director of Hope Ofiriha, a non-governmental organization that works in South Sudan. More at fsrn.org
http://wn.com/FSRN_South_Sudan_Tribal_Conflicts_Displace_Thousands
AJE's Hashem Ahelbarra on the latest on Syria
AJE's Hashem Ahelbarra on the latest on Syria
  • Duration: 2:58
  • Published: 02 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 04 Jan 2012
  • Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Syria's military has withdrawn from residential areas and is on the outskirts of the country's cities, but gunfire continues and snipers are still a threat, according to the secretary-general of the Arab League. Nabil El-Araby said on Monday that security forces have not stopped shooting at protesters in Syria, despite the presence of an Arab League observer mission in the country. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra is in Antakya, on Turkey's border with Syria for the very latest.
http://wn.com/AJE's_Hashem_Ahelbarra_on_the_latest_on_Syria
Hungarians protest against constitutional changes
Hungarians protest against constitutional changes
  • Duration: 1:44
  • Published: 03 Jan 2012
  • Uploaded: 04 Jan 2012
  • Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Around 30000 Hungarians have protested against changes to their constitution which give the government more control over the media and the courts. Protesters say the ruling Fidesz party is getting rid of democratic institutions and tightening its grip on power. But the government says the amendments complete Hungary's transition from communism to democracy. Al Jazeera's Will Jordan reports.
http://wn.com/Hungarians_protest_against_constitutional_changes
Authorities call for calm amid South Sudan violence
Authorities call for calm amid South Sudan violence
  • Duration: 1:16
  • Published: 28 Dec 2011
  • Uploaded: 30 Dec 2011
  • Author: ReutersVideo
Dec. 28 - South Sudan's vice president, Reik Machar Teny, urges calm in the aftermath of an attack. Deborah Lutterbeck reports
http://wn.com/Authorities_call_for_calm_amid_South_Sudan_violence
Opium abuse among Afghan women and children
Opium abuse among Afghan women and children
  • Duration: 1:29
  • Published: 17 Jun 2007
  • Uploaded: 28 Dec 2011
  • Author: IRINFILMS
This video short looks at opium abuse among women and children in north eastern Afghanistan. Afghanistan is the world's leading producer of illicit opium.
http://wn.com/Opium_abuse_among_Afghan_women_and_children
Fiji Coup - CIA ASIS Mahogany Conspiracy
Fiji Coup - CIA ASIS Mahogany Conspiracy
  • Duration: 2:08
  • Published: 06 May 2010
  • Uploaded: 08 Apr 2011
  • Author: writervictor
victorbarker.com Ships from and sold by www.Amazon.com ; Masked gunmen overthrow the Government of Fiji. A story of international greed, betrayal and sex. Fiji already had a goldmine but now, with its newly discovered mahogany plantations, it has money growing on trees. The author combines the backgrounds of several recent rebellions in Fiji as the basis for a novel that tells a story of MI6 and CIA involvement and of Australian forces sent into the area. Governments, money-launderers are all descending on Fiji, seeking rights to the mahogany billions.
http://wn.com/Fiji_Coup__CIA_ASIS_Mahogany_Conspiracy
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Fisher, a 22-year-old fire team leader with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Roanoke, Va. native, walks through a field while Afghan National Army soldier Baran Gul and an interpreter greet a farmer during a partnered security patrol in Safar, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 30, 2011.
photo: USMC / Cpl. Reece Lodder
Afghan government agrees to Taliban-US talks
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KABUL: The government of Afghanistan on Wednesday gave its blessing to talks between Taliban insurgents and the United States and to the opening of an office for the Islamists in Qatar. The hardline Taliban announced on Tuesday that they had come to an "initial agreement with relevant sides including Qatar" to set up their first representative...
The Taliban's statement yesterday that they are prepared to open a political office in Qatar...
Debbie Cook's email, which was sent to 12,000 fellow Scientologists shortly after midnight on...
Announcing the decision on the Dakar television station he owns, the 52-year-old N'Dour told...
 
In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Arab League monitors check Al-Sabil area, in Daraa, Syria, on Tuesday Jan.3, 2012.
The 22-member body is responding to claims that the mission has provided cover for continuing human rights abuses by the regime as President Bashar al-Assad seeks to crush a 10-month-long uprising against his rule. In a statement of frustration with...
photo: AP / SANA
U.S. President Barack Obama, center, walks next to Chinese President Hu Jintao past a Chinese guard of honor during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.
Walter Russell Mead is right that conflict with China may turn out to be unlikely ("America's Play for Pacific Prosperity," op-ed, Dec. 30). China and the U.S. have...
photo: AP / Ng Han Guan
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,741
As of Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at least 1,741 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count. The AP count is four less than the Defense...
photo: US Army / Spc. Ken Scar
Ban stresses 'people power' and partnerships at start of second term as UN chief
Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon (left) sits for an interview with the UN News Centre and UN Radio3 January 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has begun his second term as Secretary-General of the United Nations by pledging to harness "the strong...
photo: UN / Mark Garten
Ships and drilling rigs surround the Discoverer Enterprise as it continues to recover oil from the Deepwater Horizon drill site June 15, 2010.
BP called on its contractor Halliburton on Monday to pay all costs and expenses the oil major incurred to clean up the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to a court filing by BP's lead trial attorney. BP has spent $14 billion in the Gulf Coast...
photo: US Coast Guard / Chief Petty Officer Bob Laura
Egyptian voters casts their votes in a polling station in Cairo, Egypt
Egypt is all set for the third round of a parliamentary election after the uprising that unseated President Hosni Mubarak in February last year. The run-up to Tuesday's poll has been overshadowed by the deaths of 17 people last month in clashes...
photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, center, smiles during a visit to the logistics platform of the French charitable organisation "Les Restos du Coeur", (Restaurants of the Heart), in Vitry-sur Seine, near Paris, Dec. 22, 2011.
New evidence emerged yesterday linking President Sarkozy to an off-shore company created in 1994 to handle commissions on large French arms sales to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The commissions, paid through a company in Luxembourg allegedly created by...
photo: AP / Eric Feferberg
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