Monthly Archives: May 2011

Missing: Cairn Energy’s oil spill response plan

By dog | Published: May 31, 2011

Greenpeace is asking Cairn Energy for its oil spill response plan for its operation in the Arctic – which Cairn refuses to make public. Help us put pressure on Cairn at greenpeace.org/arctic

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Libyan rebels continue to struggle

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

Fierce fighting is continuing near the western city of Misurata in Libya. Fighters loyal to Muammar Gaddafi are once again using rockets to target opposition fighters. Al Jazeera’s Tony Birtley reports from the front lines in Dafniya, Libya.

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Al Jazeera speaks to Amin Al Himyari, Yemen Analyst

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011
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News Bulletin – 09:25 GMT update

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

The main headlines on Al Jazeera English, featuring the latest news and reports from around the world.

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Counting the Cost – Glencore: Taking over the world?

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

We look at the world’s biggest listed commodities trader and its controversial start to public life.

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Nigerian president inauguration under way

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

Nigerian president inauguration under way. Al Jazeera’s Yvonne Ndege reports from Abuja, Nigeria

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Update: Nigeria’s new president sworn in

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

Goodluck Jonathon has been sworn in as President of Nigeria, facing a huge challenge to heal deep divisions. Presidential elections in April were seen by international observers as the country’s fairest in two decades. Even though Goodluck Jonathon won by a clear majority, the country remains divided over his leadership. Riots after the election left [...]

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Yemen opposition ‘willing to tackle al-Qaeda’

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

Yemen’s opposition would be willing to sign an agreement with the West to combat al-Qaeda in Yemen, if Ali Abdullah Saleh, the country’s president, steps down, according to an opposition official. Abdel Rahman Ba Fadel, a member of Yemen’s opposition Islah party, told Al Jazeera that the country’s opposition had contacted the office of the [...]

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Rafah border opening brings hope to Gaza

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

News of the Rafah border crossing opening has brought a sense of renewed possibility for Palestinians. People are relieved and excited that all women and children as well as men under the age of 40 will now be allowed to leave Gaza. But human rights groups say that more still needs to be done. Al [...]

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Abuse accusations cloud Mexican official

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

For years Mexico’s Tijuana was a battlefield where drug lords ruled the streets — that is until police chief Julian Leyzaola took charge of the force in 2007. After a sustained attack on the cartels, seizing tonnes of narcotics and rooting the police force of corrupt officers, he turned his attention to Ciudad Juarez — [...]

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Special workers keep Everest climbers safe

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

It is around this time of year when the base camp at Mount Everest in Nepal swells into a crowded village. Climbing the world’s highest mountain is now a multi-million dollar industry. But none of it would be possible without two groups of Nepali specialists. Al Jazeera’s Tom Bell reports from Everest base camp.

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News Bulletin – 03:35 GMT update

By dog | Published: May 30, 2011

The main headlines on Al Jazeera English, featuring the latest news and reports from around the world.

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