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AL JAZEERA News, Jan 18, 2012

Syria: ceasefire in Zabadani - live updates
The Guardian (blog)
Syria is ready to let Arab monitors extend their mission, Reutersreports as Barack Obama said he was looking to increaseinternational pressure on Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to step aside. Damascus opposes broadening the scope of the Arab League ...
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The Guardian (blog)
Obama to step up pressure on Syria's Assad
Sydney Morning Herald
US President Barack Obama says he will continue to add to the internationalpressure against Syria's brutal crackdown against protesters after meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah, according to Al Jazeera. "We will continue to consult very closely with ...
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Syrian army 'agrees to ceasefire' in Zabadani
Al Jazeera
The Syrian army has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire with opposition fighters in the town of Zabadani, near the capital. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari reports.
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Canada thrills Uganda with Little League tour
Al Jazeera
... raised money and flew to Africa on a goodwill tour. During their visit, the Canadians have donated equipment, held training sessions and helped turn wasteland into baseball diamonds. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Mpigi in Uganda.
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TV Report on the Free Syrian Army in the Idlib Area
Middle East Media Research Institute
Following are excerpts from a TV report on members of the Free Syrian Army in the Idlib area, which aired on the Al-Jazeera network on January 9, 2012. Reporter: "The demonstrators took to the streets, and about 200 soldiers of the Free Syrian Army ...
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US voters reconsidering Obama support
Al Jazeera
... in the US remain undecided about their vote. One such couple is Jamal Williams and Nadia Hassan. They say they are no longer satisfied with Obama's leadership and are now reconsidering their vote. Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles.
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Slow Africa drought response 'cost lives'
Al Jazeera
It said donors wanted "proof of a human catastrophe before acting to prevent one". By that time, malnutrition levels had deteriorated and parts of Somalia had already been declared famine zones. Al Jazeera's Barbara Angopa reports.
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Mosaic News - 01/13/12: Tusisia Celebrates Anniversary of First Revolt
linktv
Today's headlines in full: Yemen's military committee sets demilitarization deadline Dubai TV, UAE Tunisia marks anniversary of first revolt Al Jazeera, Qatar Saudi security forces kill one protestor in Qatif Province Al-Alam, Iran Syria protestors ...
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Western Oil Firms Big Winners in Iraq
Scoop.co.nz
By Sherwood Ross “Prior to the 2003 invasion and occupation of Iraq US and other western oil companies were all but completely shut out of Iraq's oil market,” industry analyst Antonia Juhasz told Al Jazeera wire service. “But thanks to the invasion and ...
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London's Shard divides opinions and skyline
Al Jazeera
The Shard is a 300-metre-high structure resembling a church spire and is due to be completed in time for this year's Olympics in London. But the mega-structure is finding itself the object of some piercing criticisms. Al Jazeera'sLaurence Lee reports ...
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Websites 'blackout' over anti-piracy bill
Al Jazeera
... protesting against legislation pending in the US Congress intended to crack down on online sales of pirated US movies, music or other goods by forcing internet companies to block access to foreign sites. Al Jazeera's Cath Turnerreports from New York.
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Death toll rises in Costa Concordia tragedy
Al Jazeera
... including a number of German tourists, unaccounted for four days after the giant cruiser carrying more than 4200 passengers and crew was ripped open by rocks off a Tuscan island. Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports from Giglio Island.
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French unemployment becomes key issue
Al Jazeera
... has apparently failed to convince the public of his ability to lower unemployment. The situation is especially stark for young people, and it is becoming a key part of the upcoming presidential elections. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.
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US voters reconsidering Obama support
Aljazeera.com
... in the US remain undecided about their vote. One such couple is Jamal Williams and Nadia Hassan. They say they are no longer satisfied with Obama's leadership and are now reconsidering their vote. Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles.
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Dozens killed in South Sudan tribal violence
Al Jazeera
... tribe in Duk Padyet in Jonglei state late on Monday. Forty-seven people have been killed, most of which were young children, women and old people, said Philip Thon Leek Deng, a local leader and member of parliament. Al Jazeera'sJoelle Naayem reports.
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Egypt Continues March to Democracy
IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters
Al Jazeera reported that following his contacts with the leadership of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), Carter said: "The military would like to transfer full control and authority to elected officials." In his assessment, however, ...
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The Media Blackout on Third Parties
CounterPunch
29, 2011, panel discussion on Al Jazeera, subtitled the question du jour. Joining her were Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and Justice Party presidential candidate Rocky Anderson, of whose candidacy Clift knew nothing.Al Jazeera devoted a third of the ...
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Captain of wrecked Italian ship under house arrest
Al Jazeera
... a desperate evacuation of the vessel. The recordings present evidence that Schettino abandoned his ship while passengers were still on board, a move that could result in a class action lawsuit. Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reportsfrom Giglio Island.
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Report: At least 37 shot dead by Syrian security forces
Jerusalem Post
COM STAFF According to activists speaking with Al Jazeera, Homs was bombarded Tuesday as government forces fired shells on a number of houses in different neighborhoods. One activist told Al Jazeera that Assad's troops used rocket launchers, ...
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China takes a bold dive into the television mainstream
Hamilton Spectator
The new Washington operation, its managers say, will be a hub of CCTV's global newsgathering operations as the network launches a major expansion outside China to compete with international broadcasters such as CNN, the BBC and Al-Jazeera. ...
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Mubarak trial divides protesters, and courtroom
Al Jazeera
Inside the courtroom, defence and plaintiffs attorneys chanted and yelled at one another, while lead Mubarak lawyer Farid el-Deeb claimed that Mubarak never gave the order to attack protesters. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Cairo.
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Supporters lament verdict in Hrant Dink case
Al Jazeera
Dink was the editor of the bilingual Turkish-Armenian weekly, Agos, and his articles on Armenian identity, and references to a Turkish "genocide" of Armenians, had repeatedly angered nationalists. Al Jazeera's Charlie Angelareports.
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New Qatari channel promised
Advanced Television
By Chris Forrester Local reports say that the Qatar Information Foundation intends to launch a new Qatari satellite channel. Additionally, the Foundation (which funds the existing Al Jazeera Children's Channel – JCC – from Qatar) said the kids channel ...
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Robert Wistrich: Post-Mubarak Egypt: The dark side of Islamic utopia - Israel ...
World Jewish Congress
13 A few weeks later, in a statement on 'al-Jazeera' TV (28 January 2009), the leading Sunni Muslim cleric in the world added the following gloss on Hitler and the Holocaust: Throughout history, Allah has imposed upon the Jews people who would punish ...
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Visit Of Pakistan Army Chief To China - Analysis
Eurasia Review
Al Jazeera News, December 23, 2011, available at http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2011/12/2011122345544826763.html. 3. News report in The International News, January 10, 2012 available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx? ...
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Tourists killed in Afar Region, Ethiopia
Gadling
Al-Jazeera reports the attack happened at 5am Tuesday and that in addition to those killed, four people, including two tourists, were taken captive. Eritrea rejects the claim that they sponsored the gunmen. Ethiopia and Eritrea fought a war from 1998 ...
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Ignominious Departure From Mauritania of Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa ...
Mathaba.Net
Thus, to the shock of the Qatari puppet who thought his African host would bow to his wealth and mission, the Mauritanian leader pointed out that Qatar's policies have promoted revolts, mainly through the Doha-based Al Jazeera TV channel. ...
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Opinion: Did Bradley Manning actually harm national security?
Press TV
It's a serious crime under US law to provide classified information to someone not authorized to have it,” he said on Al JazeeraEnglish as the Article 32 hearing was wrapping up. Or, as Crowley said via Twitter, “The essence of the #BradleyManning ...
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Press TV
Who is MintPress and why are they doing all this hiring?
MinnPost.com (blog)
Though the warren of offices feature a lot of empty desks, there's a pro-looking logo affixed the building's front, matched above the receptionist's station, and three flat-screen TVs, tuned to CNN, Fox and Al-Jazeera. “We're very big on being part of ...
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MinnPost.com (blog)
Alcohol Ban Raises Specter of Problems for Qatar's Hosting of 2022 World Cup
Huffington Post (blog)
Qatar's Al Jazeera television network has played an important role in the revolts with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accusing it of instigating and encouraging the protests against his regime. "Our goal is to create a dialogue that resonates with ...
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Debt Crisis in Greece still not resolved
allvoices
With the economy shrinking further there is little hope that the debt burden will decrease. An Al Jazeera report on the protests and situation in Greece. northsunm32 is based in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.
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Qatar Makes Labour Rights Commitments, Yields to World Cup Pressure
MidEastPosts
An trade union campaign would tarnish Qatar's international image carefully crafted with the launch in the 1990s of the Al Jazeera television network, the creation with Qatar Airways as a world class airline and the positioning of the Gulf state as an ...
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Nepal Balances Interests
The Diplomat
He currently serves as a non-resident fellow at PacificForumCSIS. His work has appeared in publications including The Washington Times, JoongAng Daily, Gulf News, Korea Times, Al Jazeera English and AOL Defense.
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Wikipedia English Goes Black
The Moderate Voice
She has reported from the White House, been profiled in the Washington Post, The New Republic, and has been seen on C-SPAN's Washington Journal, CNN, MSNBC, Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Arabic, as well as on radio across the dial and on satellite, ...
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Sony Professional Solutions' sales in ME, Africa to grow 15-20%
Middle East North Africa Financial Network
It is worth noting that Al Jazeera and the Abu Dhabi media zone twofour54 are among Sony Professional Solutions' regional clients, moreover, recently, the firm inked a USD13 million contract to supply high-definition (HD) equipment to Qatar TV.
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Sinking the Petrodollar in the Persian Gulf
Antiwar.com
... hour come round at last, slouches towards Beijing to be born? Pepe Escobar is the roving correspondent for Asia Times, a TomDispatch regular, and a political analyst for al-Jazeera and RT. His latest book is Obama Does Globalistan (Nimble Books, 2009).
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Moroccan Meteorites Came from Mars
The Mark
... Huang International Program Professor, Chinese Economy and Business and Professor, Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management. Tony Burman Former managing director; current head of strategy for the Americas, Al Jazeera English. ...
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The West's Attempt to Dominate the International Satellite News ...
By Kiyul Chung
Al Jazeera's independent reporting on the news – which was far and above that of any U.S. news network, including the one-time standard for internationalcable news broadcasting, CNN – was being referenced by more and more journalists and political leaders. By the time the ... Isaacson said of the burgeoning number of international news networks, including Al Jazeera, RT (formerly Russia Today), and others, “We can't allow ourselves to be out-communicated by our enemies. ...
The 4th Media
Report: Top Syrian general defects with 50 troops - World news ...
Colonel Afeef Mahmoud Suleiman made the announcement live onAl-Jazeera's Arabic News channel on Saturday, the news organizationreported. Flanked by ...
www.msnbc.msn.com/.../report-top-syrian-general-defects-tro...
The West's Attempt to Dominate the International Satellite News ...
Al Jazeera's independent reporting on the news – which was far and above that of any U.S. news network, including the one-time standard forinternational ...
theglobalrealm.com/.../the-wests-attempt-to-dominate-the-inter...
The West's Attempt to Dominate the International Satellite News ...
Al Jazeera's independent reporting on the news – which was far and above that of any U.S. news network, including the one-time standard forinternational cable news ... news networks, including Al Jazeera, RT (formerly Russia Today), and ...
america20xy.com/blog6/?p=32608
Syria: army defectors meet Arab League observers - Thursday 5 ...
The Guardian, UK and World news, User comments, Web ... Hamad told Al-Jazeera that more officials wanted to split from the Assad regime. • Activists claim 24 people have been killed so far today, half of those in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor. ... 5.24pm: There are reports that the Syrian actor Jalal al-Tawil/ Taweel has ...
www.guardian.co.uk/.../syria-army-defectors-meet-arab-leagu...
World Bank warns of 'very difficult year' - Americas - Al Jazeera English
Bi-annual report slashes growth projections and predicts a downturn in 2012 that ... The US economy will continue to suffer, the World Bank estimates, but not as ... Top News Accordion. Top News. Wikipedia blackout over US anti-piracy bills ...
www.aljazeera.com/news/asia.../20121185217348992.html
Syrian protesters emboldened by sight of themselves on al-Jazeera ...
... city of Hama, Syrian protesters are shown watching themselves live on al-Jazeera on a big screen. ... There are no discussions scheduled today. ...Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need ... Make Your Vanguard Investing More Profitable - Free Research Report ... Moreworld news coverage: ...
www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQAafPTdP_blog.html
Al Jazeera coverage and the Arab Spring - Arab News
Did Abdel-Azim Mohammed, a journalist reputed for his gutsy reports from Iraq's ... While there are few doubts about the impressive legacy of Al Jazeera— and the ... a rebelling nation that never ceases to demand “internationalintervention”. ...
arabnews.com/opinion/columns/article561360.ece
  
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