Argentina turns to dogs to hunt disappearing dollars

In Argentina, the government is using dogs to sniff out US dollars.   As part of a crack down on tax evasion, money laundering and cash being sent overseas,  restrictions are being imposed on foreign currency.  Those restrictions have made the dollar, seen as a refuge from double-digit inflation, increasing difficult to find on the streets of the Argentine capital. In an effort to curb the smug...

Libya Elections: Voters cast ballots in Benghazi

People in Libya's second largest city Benghazi are casting their ballots in local elections. Voters are choosing 41 city councillors. And given that Benghazi was the birthplace of the revolution in Libya, the poll is taking on wider significance.

Mexican school puts its finger on autism

In Mexico, a team of software designers is collaborating with special education experts to produce the first application in Spanish and English aimed at helping children with autism and dyslexia. As a part of a special series, Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras takes us to a therapy centre in Tijuana, where autistic children are benefiting from this groundbreaking new technology.

Serbia's economy hinges on elections

Millions of Serbs will decide their future in a presidential election run-off on Sunday. Pro-western democrat candidate Boris Tadic is facing nationalist challenger Tomislav Nikolic. With a national debt of more than $35bn and 25 per cent rate of unemployment, the winner will have to worry about the economy. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Belgrade.

Frost Over the World - The changing face of world politics

This episode focuses on world politics, beginning with an overview from the the British prime minister, David Cameron, as he talks about the tragedy of 9/11, the so-called war on terror, the impact of the Arab Spring, the military intervention in Libya, the security situation in Afghanistan and the recognition of Palestine as a state.

Mafia suspected in Italy school blast

A bomb blast outside a school in the south Italian city of Brindisi has killed a teenage girl and injured seven other people. Two of those caught in the blast are suffering from severe burns. Al Jazeera's Nadim Baba reports.

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'Red Shirt' crackdown marked in Thai streets

Thousands in the Thai capital, Bangkok, have marked the second anniversary of a government crackdrown on the so-called 'Red Shirt' protesters in 2010. The government-ordered military crackdown led to the death of 90 people and another 2,000 injured. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from the streets of Bangkok, where for many, a sense of injustice remains.

Iranian artists negotiate government guidelines

Despite issues of censorship and cultural sensitivities, Iranian artists work to change the image of Iranian art, educating the world on the country's contemporary art scene. While galleries and artists sometimes struggle with government guidelines, they nonetheless manage to produce work that is often recognised in overseas exhibitions. Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports from Tehran.

Chinese dissident leaves Beijing for US

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has boarded a plane bound for the United States, closing a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that had tested US-China relations. Chen, 40, his wife and their two children were on United Airlines Flight 88, which took off late on Saturday afternoon from Beijing's airport. The flight is scheduled to arrive in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday evening. Al Jaz...

Car bomb hits Syrian city of Deir az-Zor

A car bomb has hit the eastern Syrian city of Deir az-Zor. The government says at at least nine people have been killed. This latest attack appears to have targeted a military compound. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.

Talk to Al Jazeera - Ali Salim el-Beidh: Separating South Yemen

Is it possible for a united Yemen to move towards a new future or will the forces that are advocating a division of the country win in the end? Ali Salim el Beidh, the leader of the separatist movement in South Yemen, is the man now considered one of the most important figures in this respect.

Teenage girl dead in Italy school bombing

A teenage girl has been killed in southern Italy after a bomb exploded outside a school. Seven other students were also injured in the city of Brindisi. Nadim Baba has the details.

Egypt's revolution fails to benefit slum dwellers

Across Egypt there are millions of people living in slums. Last year's revolution focused on Egyptians demanding their rights in Tahrir Square - but have the country's slum-dwellers gained anything from the uprising? With just a few days to go before the Presidential election, Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal went to find out.

Indian rupee reaches record low against US dollar

The Indian rupee has hit record lows against the US dollar. Underlying economic problems are thought to be behind the falls this week, but India's vulnerabilty to the effects of the Eurozone crisis is also pushing the rupee down. Al Jazeera's Prerna Suri reports from New Delhi.

Munich set for Champions League showdown

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has branded Chelsea striker Didier Drogba an "outstanding actor" to up the ante ahead of Saturday's Champions League showdown. Bayern host Premier League giants Chelsea at Munich's Allianz Arena in the showcase final with the Blues bidding to win their first European title and Drogba set to lead the Chelsea attack. The 34-year-old Ivory Coast striker ...

Libya on the Line - Watch part two

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First private space mission aborted

SpaceX rocket remains on launchpad as countdown reaches zero, delaying US's first commercially operated space mission.

Inside Story Americas - Does the G8 represent a modern world economy?

Thirty seven years ago as the world grappled with a major economic crisis, leaders of six of the world's biggest economies gathered in France. Henry Kissinger, US secretary of state at the time said the G6 would give people a sense they are masters of their destiny and be a bulwark against the blind forces beyond their control. In the intervening years the six has become eight with the US, Brit...

Listening Post - China: Soft power or hard sell?

On Listening Post this week: Soft power or hard sell? China's new media strategy. Plus, beating censorship in Zimbabwe by dialling in the news. Over the past few weeks, stories coming out of China have dominated the global headlines. First came the Bo Xilai political scandal, followed by the story of Chen Guangcheng, the blind dissident, and more recently, the expulsion of Al Jazeera's sole Chi...

'Car bomb blast' near Syrian military complex

A car bomb has exploded in the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor, causing an unknown number of casualties, according to state-run media and an opposition group. The blast reportedly struck a parking lot for a military intelligence complex on Saturday.

Counting the Cost - Is Thailand an economic success story?

Thailand saw some dark days last year, when the worst floods in 50 years killed 600 people and devastated large sectors of industry. But with $11bn set aside to help prevent a repeat and improved water management, things are looking better for the future.

Colombian farmers fear consequences of US trade deal

Farmers in Colombia say that they face a tougher future after the government signed a trade deal with the US. As Alessandro Rampietti reports from Saldana, they're worried the Americans will get more out of the agreement, and some farmers may turn back to cultivating drugs.

First private funded US-space rocket to be launched

For the first time in history a private company plans to launch an unmanned rocket into orbit. People in Florida's coast are keenly awaiting the success of the space mission. For them it holds the promise of jobs, much needed in the area. Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher reports from Cape Canaveral.

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Facebook goes public

It was hyped as one of the most ambitious stockmarket debuts in history.   But Facebook shares ended their first day of trade on New York's Nasdaq Stock Exchange in lacklustre fashion.   They gained just 23 cents just above their Initial Publice Offering of 38 dollars a share.   The value of the social network site is at around 104 billion.   Al Jazeera Scott Heidler reports.

Obama hosts world leaders for G8 summit

Barak Obama, the US president, has opened the G-8 meeting at his Camp David retreat, just outside Washington DC. Europe's financial woes are expected to dominate a summit of the world's most industrialized nations. Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports.

D.R. Congo refugees flee to Rwanda

The fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced hundreds of thousands people, something the UN's refugee agency has described as a disaster. The fighting between DRC troops and rebel soldiers has been most intense in the hills of North Kivu region. Many of the refugees have headed to neighbouring Rwanda. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Goma in the eastern DRC, on the b...

Butanol's beauty

A new biofuel made from old newspapers and plant waste is making headlines in the US.   Butanol gives motorists the same mileage as petrol but pumps far fewer pollutants into the atmosphere.     Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports.

New evidence aids both sides of Trayvon case

Florida prosecutors have released almost 200 pages of evidence in the case of, Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager killed by neighbourhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, last February. The documents and images provide some support for both the shooter- who's claimed self-defence -- and the boy's family which says the killing was racially motivated and avoidable. Al Jazeera's Tom Acke...

Soccer hopes to score in the US

As numbers of attendees increase, half of the 19 teams comprising the US' Major League Soccer (MLS) federation have built new stadiums in the last five years. With an average of nearly 18,000 fans per game last year, the sport once relegated to the sidelines of US athletics is now outpacing the NBA in terms of attendance. Now as Texas' Houston Dynamos build the nation's first stadium intended s...

Bahrain king's invitation to Windsor Castle stirs controversy

During her almost 60 year reign - Queen Elizabeth the second has hosted hundreds of lunches for foreign monarchs. Few perhaps in recent years though with such a controversial guest list. The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa among those invited to dine at Windsor Castle at a time when Bahrain has come under international pressure over allegations of serious human rights violations. The ...

Turkish traders' business hurt by Syria war

The violence in Syria has hurt businees for Turksih traders. Two years ago around $2.5bn worth of goods crossed the border. But now, as Hashem Ahelbarra explains, the figures are a fraction of that.

Affluent Greeks moving cash abroad

As analysts start to look at what happens if Greece leaves the euro zone, its wealthier citizens have taken matters into their own hands. Vast amounts of money are heading to countries elsewhere - to Switzerland and to the UK. Al Jazeera's Peter Greste investigates.

Libya on the Line - Part 1

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Facebook interview at NASDAQ with Max Wolff

Mark Zuckerberg has changed his Facebook status to say he has listed a company on NASDAQ. The company's founder rang the market's opening bell remotely from California, and he hopes the share sale will be one of America's biggest, raising more than $16bn. That would value the whole company at around $104bn. But is it worth that much? Scott Heidler reports live from New York, where he interviews...

Grace's Andalucian dream

Matt Rumsey reports as South Africa's Brenden Grace, the world number 65, aims to make it a hattrick of Volvo titles when he takes on six Major winners in the World Matchplay in Andalucia. For more sports news and features go to aljazeera.com/sport. First aired on May 16, 2012.

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Kabul wants to take lead on corruption fight

Afghanistan has been ranked as one of the top five most corrupt nations on earth with officials and foreign contractors benefitting from the siphoning of hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign aid. For the people, bribery has become a way of life as the average Afghan is said to spend $156 dollars per year on illegal payments. The government of Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, blames unc...

101 East - The People Smugglers

Last year, more than 4,500 people arrived in Australia illegally by boat. In the first four months of 2012, another 2,500 arrived. Few issues are as contentious in Australia. Almost universal blame falls on the men who bring the boats - the so-called people smugglers. More than 200 Indonesians accused of people smuggling are currently behind bars in Australia. But are these men the real culprit...

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Inside Story Americas - How many has the US wrongfully executed?

More than 20 years after Texas executed Carlos DeLuna, a study reveals he was innocent. Support for capital punishment in the US has been on the decline over the last two decades. We take a closer look at the DeLuna case and what it says about capital punishment in the country, and the flaws in its implementation. Guests: Shawn Crowley, Bruce Fein, Richard Dieter.

Chicago prepares for the NATO summit

US president Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago is to be the venue of the NATO summit about the future of Afghanistan, which commences on Sunday. It is the biggest event in the city, since the bloody 1968 Democratic National Convention which ended brutally. More than 60 heads of state will attend the summit as well as tens of thousands of protesters. Obama's former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel,...

Census: More minority babies than whites in US

New census figures have highlighted a significant change to the racial makeup of the United States. For the first time, there are fewer white babies being born compared to minorities. Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett reports from Washington, DC.

Syria unrest hits Turkish border businesses

The violence in Syria has significantly hurt cross-border trade with Turkey. In 2010, trade between the two nations was estimated at around $2.5bn. But as Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra explains, that has all changed now.

Inside Story - Saudi troops in Bahrain a warning to Iran?

Troops from Saudi Arabia rolled into Bahrain last year purportedly to quell protests but was there another motive, such as a warning to Iran? Iran recently criticised GCC efforts on the Saudi-Bahrain unity proposal. What is the latest escalation in tensions in the Gulf between the two regional heavyweights likely to achieve? Guests: Abdel Aziz Abu Hamad Aluwaisheg, Sadegh Zibakalam, Mustafa Ala...

Egyptian economy influences voters

Since last year's uprising there's been a fall in tourism and foreign investment. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros traveled to the Northern city of Tanta to see how the economic crisis could affect how people vote.

Brazil's racial quotas

We discuss Brazil's "racial democracy" and newly approved racial quotas.

Chicago prepares for the NATO summit

US president Barack Obama chose his hometown of Chicago to be the venue of the NATO summit, which starts on Sunday. It is the biggest event in the city, since the disastrous 1968 Democratic National Convention. And, it is up to his former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, now the mayor of the city, to ensure the summit passes without a hitch. Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports from Chicago.

Indian Hospital - Episode 3

On this episode of Indian Hospital, we take a look at how at the heart of every hospital are its nurses - often unappreciated, undervalued and underpaid. Dr Shetty has made it his mission to improve the lot of the Narayana Hrudayalaya nurses. "If you want to elevate the standards of healthcare across the world, we have to elevate the standards of nursing care. Nurses are not just a pair of...

'Disco queen' Donna Summer dies

Donna Summer, whose disco anthems included "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby", "Bad Girls" and "I Feel Love", has died at the age of 63. Her family released a statement saying Summer died on Thursday morning and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy". Summer had been battling cancer, however, the ...

Pakistan to re-open NATO Afghan supply route

The US and Pakistan are finalising the details of re-opening NATO supply routes into Afghanistan. They were closed six months ago, after a US air raid on a Pakistani military post near the Afghan border killed several Pakistani soldiers. Pakistan has agreed to re-open the routes despite opposition by a vast majority of people. Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder reports from Peshawar on the impact of allo...

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Facebook's Asia challenge

Asia is one of the largest markets for Facebook, but the challenge for the social network is the continent's largest country and wealthiest economy, China. A growing use of mobile applications also leads to smaller screen space available for advertisers, another obstacle to turning a profit Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports from Kuala Lumpur.

Facebook stock offer

Facebook has set its stock price at 38 dollars a share, ahead of its initial public offering on Friday. That values the company at more than $100 billion. The sale is expected to raise as much as $18.4 billion dollars for the social network and its existing shareholders. Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds has more details.

Study links coffee and long life

There's encouraging news for the world's coffee addicts. US researchers have found the more you drink, the longer you're likely to live - just stay away from adding milk and sugar. Al Jazeera's Tom Ackerman reports from Washington, DC, with more details.

South Korea's jet firms flying high

South Korea's defence industry has been steadily taking off over the past six years, in part spurred by concerns over reported advances made by its neighbour to the north. Now the country's Korea Aerospace Industries is hoping to land a deal to replace the fleet of training aircraft used by the United States - a contract potentially worth $8bn. Having already secured contracts with the Indonesi...

Congolese troops shell rebels

Forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo have shelled positions believed to be held by mutineers in the east. The fighting has forced tens of thousands of people to flee to neighbouring countries. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Bunagana in the DRC.

Banking crisis spreads to Spain

The European monetary crisis shows no signs of abating with talk of Greece leaving the Eurozone - once a taboo subject - now being discussed openly. The European Central Bank has stopped operations with some Greek banks. And the ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Greece by one notch to CCC. Now Spain has had 16 of its banks downgraded by another credit rating agency. Al Jazeera's Emma Hayward ...

Hollande in US for NATO summit

Relations between the United States and France are arguably the best they've been in the past 70 years. Now the new French President, Francois Hollande, will spend most of his first week in office in the US at the G8 and NATO summits. He'll also meet President Barack Obama. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from the US capital.

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Bionic suit helps people to walk

With new technology helping people overcome obstacles, a robotic exoskeleton has been used by people with mobility problems to ease their lives. There are already a number of commercially made models to help people with mobility problems. They are becoming smaller and more affordable as technology advances. Testing is also being done on military versions that could be used by soldiers in the fi...

Afghan woman seek empowerment with poetry

On Saturday afternoons in Kabul, women read and discuss their poetry. It is a scene repeated across Afghanistan. Many of these women have been denied access to education, they recite their work, and others write it down. Not every aspiring poet can attend. Some phone in their work secretly because their families might not approve. Afghan Women say they are worried that the next government might...

Ratko Mladic's trial suspended

Prosecution errors have forced a judge to suspend Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial. The defence says it hasn't seen all the evidence, and has requested more time to review it. Before the case was adjourned, the prosecution focused on the Bosnian-Serb commander's alleged role in the Srebrenica Massacre. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Philips reports from The Hague.

Crisis forces Greeks to keep cash out of banks

Billions of dollars have been withdrawn from Greek banks due to the financial crisis. Between January and October last year, Greeks and Italians invested in property in the UK worth some $500m. As Paul Brennan reports from Athens, Greeks have a tradition of putting their money anywhere but in a bank.

Deadly Lebanon clashes intensify over Syria conflict

One civilian died during fighting in Lebanon's port city of Tripoli on Wednesday night, security sources said, bringing the death toll to nine over the past five days of clashes in a city where sectarian tension pouring over from Syria has been on the rise. The fighting in Tripoli, 70km north of Beirut, highlights how violence in Syria can spill into Lebanon, which was garrisoned by Syrian troo...

Explosions and arrests amid Bangladesh strike

In Bangladesh, opposition parties are calling for a nationwide strike over the detention of 33 politicians.   They were accused of being involved in an arson attack during anti-government protests last month.   Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from the capital, Dhaka.

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Prosecutor Ocampo discusses ICC's work

Luis Moreno-Ocampo, the International Criminal Court's outgoing chief prosecutor, has briefed the UN Security Council on efforts to bring Saif al-Islam Gaddafi to justice. Libya wants to try Muammar Gaddafi's son in its own courts -- the first country to challenge the ICC's jurisdiction over a case. Ocampo spoke to Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey about the challenges facing the court.

Afghan women: priority or bargaining chip?

Are women's rights in Afghanistan a priority or just another political bargaining chip?

Libyan women struggle for parliament seats

Libya is preparing to hold its first elections in 40 years. The new 200 seat National Congress will write the constitution. But with no quota for women's representation in parliament, female politicians are facing an uphill struggle. Omar al-Saleh reports from Tripoli.

Iran 'sending arms to Syria despite ban'

Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments, in violation of a UN Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic Republic, according to a confidential report. The report, submitted by a panel of sanctions-monitoring experts to the Security Council's Iran sanctions committee, said the panel investigated three large illegal shipments of Iranian weapons over the past year....

Inside Story Americas - Is your online personal data up for sale?

As Facebook's IPO is being debated a new US law is seeking to allow corporations share private data with the government. The Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act has a far greater potential to open up our lives to corporations and government agencies. How worried should we be? Guests: Mark Stanley, Kashmir Hill, Rainey Reitman.

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China

They want Zhou Yongkang - who runs the country's security apparatus - and Liu Yunshan - who heads the propaganda department - out of their posts. Al Jazeera's Rob McBride explains why.

Will this G8 deliver on aid promises?

Leaders of the eight largest global economies will meet this in the US this Friday.   High on the agenda is the issue of food aid to developing nations.   Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports from Washington, DC.

Facebook from universities to ubiquity

The social networking website Facebook is about to go public on Wall Street with what could be a record valuation. In just eight years, Facebook went from being an obscure site for the US' most elite universities to cultural ubiquity with over 900m global users communicating in over 70 languages. Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds reports from Menlo Park, CA.

Struggle over South Kordofan region worsens

Talody town in the state of South Kordofan is in the middle of a war zone. The rebels of the Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement - North (SPLM-N) have been fighting there against the government of Sudan since May last year. Now, with UN deadline for Sudan and South Sudan to resume talks on oil and other issues having passed, South Sudan has said it is willing to negotiate with its northern neigh...

Inside Story - Will Ratko Mladic's trial serve justice?

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general has faced his first day in The Hague in front of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, charged with genocide and war crimes. The prosecution argues that Serb atrocities were not spontaneous but part of a plan to remove, to ethnically cleanse Muslims and Croats from the land that the Serbs wanted and that Ratko Mladic was an ...

People & Power - Algeria: The revolution that never was

Why did the uprisings that brought down governments across North Africa and the Middle East fail to materialise in Algeria? Was it, as the government would claim, because of the regime's 'progressive leadership' or has something more sinister and complex been going on? Opponents and human rights activists say it has more to do with a wary population traumatised by the country's violent past and...

Inside Story Americas - Is online private information up for sale?

As Facebook's IPO is being widely debated, a new US law is seeking to allow state and private entities access to personal data online. The Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act has a far greater potential to open up our lives to corporations and government agencies. How worried should we be? Guests: Mark Stanley, Kashmir Hill, Rainey Reitman.

Skechers 'toning shoes' deemed ineffective

Shoe maker Skechers USA Inc has agreed to pay $40m to settle charges that it made unfounded claims when it advertised that its "toning shoes" would cause users to get stronger and lose weight. The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday that Skechers was deceptive in the marketing of its Shape-ups, Resistance Runner, Toners and Tone-ups shoes. Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett reports ...

Hopes mount for reopen of Pakistan-Afghan supply route

A NATO air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November led Pakistan to close their border with Afghanistan, inhibiting the flow of US and NATO supplies across the border and further straining relations between the US and Pakistan. But, Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, has said that he will go ahead with plans to attend a NATO summit on Afghanistan in Chicago commencing on Sunday....

Defence rests case without calling Edwards

Lawyers for John Edwards, one of the leading candidates in the 2008 US presidential race, have rested their case without calling the former senator for North Carolina, or his former mistress, to the witness stand. Edwards is accused of using $1m, donated by two wealthy donors to his presidential campaign, in a bid to hide his extramarital affair with Rielle Hunter, a campaign videographer. Al J...

Ocampo speaks with Al Jazeera about international justice

Luis Moreno Ocampo, International Criminal Court's outgoing chief prosecutor, sits down with Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey to talk about Libya and other challenges for the court.

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Pakistan closures affect Afghan schools

Pakistan's president says he will go to Chicago for a NATO summit on Afghanistan, which is an indication that Pakistan may be willing to reopen the coalition's supply routes into Afghanistan. Pakistan blocked the routes in November in protest over a US air raid that killed 24 Pakistani troops. The closures, a consequence of a major dispute between Pakistan and the US, have also affected Afghan ...

Chinese in bold call for official's removal

It is considered a daring move in Chinese political circles.   A group of party veterans have taken the rare step of writing an open letter to president Hu Jintao calling for the removal of one of the country's most powerful men. Zhou Yongkang is in charge of China's police, courts and spy network.   Some party members accuse Zhou of implementing hardline policies reminiscent of the Mao Ze dong...

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Greece swears in caretaker prime minister

A caretaker government will take charge in Athens ahead of the new vote on June the 17th. That's after nine days of talks proved inconclusive following the election on May 6th which produced no overall winner. And there are fears the uncertainty is leading Greeks to take their money out of the country, as Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports from Athens.

Protesters dispersed from Moscow park

Russian riot police have cleared protestors from a park where they were staging a protest camp against President Vladimir Putin. Demonstrators had been told to disperse by midday on Wednesday, but say they were pulled from their sleeping bags at dawn. At least 15 people were arrested. Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Moscow.

FSA officer rejects responsibility for Syria bombings

Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra has spoken to a captain in the opposition Free Syrian Army. He gave his assessment of how the uprising is progressing. Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Guvecci, along the Turkish border with Syria.

Srebrenica mothers remember 1995 massacre

Ratko Mladic is accused of planning the Srebrenica massacre in which 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed. For the women of Srebrenica, the trial brings back terrible memories of the days their sons, husbands and brothers were dragged away never to be seen again. Some of these women spoke to Al Jazeera. Khadija Magardie reports.

Germany pledges post-withdrawal support for Afghanistan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged to give $193m dollars a year to help support Afghanistan's security forces after NATO forces withdraw from the country in 2014. Merkel and Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's president, hailed a "milestone" in relations on Wednesday in Berlin after signing a a partnership agreement that ensured support for Afghanistan's police and military following...

European court hears CIA rendition case

The US practice of extraordinary rendition is facing a legal challenge in the European Court of Human Rights. Khaled el-Masri, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, says he was abducted in Macedonia seven years ago and transferred to secret prison in Afghanistan. After CIA realised it was a case of mistaken identity el-Masri was blindfolded and taken to Frankfurt where he was released without c...

Thai funeral shines light on royal family law

Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Thailand for the funeral of Amphon Tangnoppakul, also known as 'Uncle SMS'. He died less than six months into a 20-year prison sentence for sending four text messages that were deemed insulting to the Thai monarchy. Tangnoppakul's death has shone a light on Thailand's strict lese majeste laws, which were designed to prevent criticism of the royal family. Th...

California's plans for austerity criticised

California is facing a deep budget crisis this year, and it's governor is looking to Europe for a solution. Jerry Brown wants to put an austerity programme in place, but his critics say the plan will hurt the poor. From Los Angeles, Rob Reynolds has more.

Putin not to attend G8 summit

One of Putin's first announcements as president was that he would not be attending the upcoming G8 summit in the US.   He says he's just too busy.   But Robin Forestier Walker reports, Putin's no-show could sour relations with the United States.

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