The former US national security adviser and secretary of state Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. Under President Richard Nixon, Kissinger was a key figure in opening up diplomatic ties with communist China in the 1970s. But he's also been accused of war crimes for supporting repressive dictatorships especially in Latin America as well as bombing campaigns in … [Read more...]
Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin pledges to topple Russia’s military leadership
There's been reaction across Europe and the United States. We have two correspondents following the developments. Sonia Gallego in London and Mike Hanna is in Washington DC for the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: … [Read more...]
New magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks southern Turkey
A shallow magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border region after it was devastated earlier this month by temblors that killed tens of thousands of people. Monday’s aftershock in Turkey’s Hatay province was at a depth of 2km (1.2 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake hit the town of Defne at 8:04pm (17:04 GMT) and was strongly … [Read more...]
New earthquake hits Turkey and Syria killing at least three
A new magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck southern Turkey, killing three people and wounding more than 200. The quake and a magnitude 5.8 aftershock were centred in Turkey’s Hatay province and shallow in nature — only 2km (1.2 miles) deep — meaning they pose a serious danger to those in that zone. Al Jazeera's Sami Zeidan reports from Adana in southern Turkey. Subscribe … [Read more...]
Turkey earthquakes survivors return home for their belongings
Millions have been displaced, and thousands live in camps and are completely dependent on aid following the earthquakes that have affected a wide area across southern Turkey and northern Syria. Al Jazeera's Assed Baig has more from Kahramanmaras, Turkey. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - … [Read more...]
Turkey earthquake rescue operations to end, government says
The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) says search and rescue operations have ended in most provinces nearly two weeks after this month’s devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. “The death toll due to the earthquakes rose to 40,642, and the work of searching and rescue for people stuck under the debris has ended in most of the provinces,” Yunis … [Read more...]
Toxic train derailment in Ohio sparks health risk concerns | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
The derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals linked to cancer has raised concerns of long-term health risks for the residents of East Palestine, Ohio. People living there say pets, chickens and fish have been dying. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook … [Read more...]
Aftermath of huge earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
More than 100 people are feared dead after a 7.8 earthquake collapsed buildings in Turkey and Syria. Rescue teams are continuing to search the rubble for survivors, with officials warning the death toll could rise sharply. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook … [Read more...]
Hundreds dead as powerful earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 76 deaths were reported in Turkey, while at least 200 people died in Syria. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was centred about 33km (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was about 18km (11 miles) deep, and a strong 6.7 … [Read more...]
Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open title
The first tennis grand slam of the year has been won by a Belarusian player, Aryna Sabalenka. But because of the invasion of Ukraine, she was not technically allowed to represent her country. Al Jazeera's David Stokes explains. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook … [Read more...]