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Al Jazeera Correspondent

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Al Jazeera Correspondent

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Al Jazeera Correspondent

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced governments worldwide to impose lockdowns earlier this year.As millions stayed at home for months, normal life ground to a virtual halt. That meant a major reduction in air and water pollution; some animals even r
This is a story of a financial scandal, of fortunes won and lost and political collusion in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that goes right to the heart of Emirati business and politics.At the centre of it is a self-made Indian billionaire - D
Sweden's unorthodox approach to handling the health crisis has made headlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Unlike most European Union members, the Swedes did not impose any strict lockdown measures. It remained business as usual in Stockh
Sweden's unorthodox approach to handling the health crisis has made headlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Unlike most European Union members, the Swedes did not impose any strict lockdown measures. While the relaxed strategy is expecte
From Cairo's narrow downtown streets and alleys to the affluent residential areas in the outer reaches of the city, nothing escapes the attention of the ever-vigilant doormen.Sitting at the entrances of apartment blocks in Cairo and Alexandri
Luiz Inacio da Silva, also known as Lula, was president of Brazil from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2010.The former labour union leader lifted millions of people out of poverty in one of the world's most unequal countries.Lula was jailed
John Bolton is one of the most divisive figures in American politics today.To some, he is Washington's most famous warmonger. To others, a fearless defender of US interests.From Iraq to Iran, Syria to North Korea, his decades of conservativ
In July 1995, an estimated 8,000 Muslim men and boys - sons, husbands and brothers - were dragged away never to be seen again.The Srebrenica massacre marks a particularly inhumane and brutal act within the tragedy and bloodshed of the 1992 to
Stretching from Mozambique in south-east Africa to Syria in the Middle East, the Great Rift Valley is home to the world's lowest city, Jericho, which was established over 10,000 years ago.Farmers and shepherds have tended flocks and lived off
On December 24, 1979, Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan.Leaders of the Soviet Union said they had been invited by Afghanistan's communist leader Babrak Karmal. But the invasion set Afghanistan on a path of decades of conflict - from the Sovie
The coronavirus is changing the world as we know it.When infections soared earlier this year, governments worldwide implemented strict social distancing measures that slowed the global economy dramatically.So far, more than half-a-million p
After Yugoslavia fell apart in the early 1990s and descended into a bitter regional conflict, Alija Izetbegovic fought for the survival of his country and people.The first president of the independent Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Izetb
On February 26, Brazil became the first country in South America to confirm a COVID-19 infection.And as the number of cases increased over the subsequent weeks and months, its president, Jair Bolsonaro, refused to take any drastic measures. H
After Yugoslavia fell apart in the early 1990s and descended into a bitter regional conflict, Alija Izetbegovic fought for the survival of his country and people.The first president of the independent Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Izetb
After Yugoslavia fell apart in the early 1990s and descended into a bitter regional conflict, Alija Izetbegovic fought for the survival of his country and people.The first president of the independent Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Izetb
One of the world’s most fertile fishing grounds is beset by scandal. Al Jazeera goes undercover to expose how foreign companies get a corrupt cut of a priceless natural resource in Namibia. Host Kevin Hirten sits down with producer James Kleinf
How much would you pay for diplomatic immunity? The trade-in Caribbean diplomatic passports has become a magnet for wealthy foreigners, corrupt businessmen, and criminals from around the world.Al Jazeera exposes two prime ministers who are com
Maestro Daniel Barenboim is one of the leading figures in the world of classical music.He has conducted all the major orchestras and performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert venues.Born in Argentina, his first performance c
Just how free are women in Saudi Arabia today? The Saudi government has said it supports the empowerment of women and young people. While there have been reforms, including lifting the ban on women driving in June 2018, the arrest and detention
Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit secretly films officials in Namibia demanding cash in exchange for political favours.It’s a story of how foreign companies plunder Africa’s natural resources.Using confidential documents provided to Al
After months of anti-government protests and political uncertainty, Iraq is now grappling with its worst fiscal crisis in decades.The country's economy and state budget are heavily reliant on oil income, and have been hit hard by the sharp de
Asked to pick a country where people are passionate about Indian cinema, few might choose the North African Kingdom of Morocco. Bollywood came to the country in the 1950s, where it was embraced for its glamour, dance, romance and pure escapism.
The global coronavirus pandemic has changed the world as we know it.It has been particularly devastating for the aviation sector. Airports have been shut, thousands of aeroplanes grounded, businesses have ceased operations, and the long-term
When the Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991, newly independent states emerged.These new borders meant that all of a sudden people found themselves on the wrong side - foreigners in a country they called their home, but were unable to prove or
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