Australia often bills itself as a multicultural country – but the relationship between new and old residents is not always a smooth one. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas takes a look at how the latest immigration debate is affecting the country’s Muslim community.
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In the run-up to the uprising in Egypt, young activists used social networking sites, specifically Facebook, to call for the popular revolt against Mubarak’s government. When thousands first took to the streets on January 25, observers said internet clicks had finally translated to action in Egypt. Now, the country’s military rulers are turning to the same tool to promote their own cause. From Cairo, Al Jazeera’s Rawya Rageh reports.
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As the calls for regime change move into their third week, Egyptians have broken down the barrier of fear. Cracks between the protesters have started to show, but resolute protesters are standing firm on their call for the president to resign.
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The southwestern state of Guerrero in Mexico has been one of the country’s most violent for decades, as the army fought a long battle with guerrilla fighters. But now, in a remote highland region, villagers have established a system for local policing that is proving effective. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports.
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Foreign secretary William Hague tells Libyan, Bahraini and Yemeni governments they should not use violence and repression against protesters. He expresses particular concern over Libya, reminding longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi that the world is watching, even if television cameras are not present.
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The anti-government protesters in Libya have been getting support from a coalition of demonstrators in the United States. Hundreds of Libyan-Americans made their voices heard outside the White House on Saturday. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports from Washington DC.
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Blake Griffin leaped over a car and threw down a two-handed dunk to the accompaniment of a gospel choir, winning the slam dunk contest before his hometown fans in Los Angeles on NBA All-Star Saturday. (Feb. 20)
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Fiery Rhetoric of the Day: Things aren’t going well for state workers in Wisconsin. Republicans are working overtime to push the controversial collective-bargaining-stripping “budget repair bill” through without the Democracts, even going so far as to begin voting before the State Assembly was scheduled to meet . Rep Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) took to the floor of the State Capitol to call the GOP on… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 20/02/2011 06:52 Number of articles : 3
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Fiery Rhetoric of the Day: Things aren’t going well for state workers in Wisconsin. Republicans are working overtime to push the controversial collective-bargaining-stripping “budget repair bill” through without the Democracts, even going so far as to begin voting before the State Assembly was scheduled to meet . Rep Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) took to the floor of the State Capitol to call the GOP on… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 20/02/2011 06:52 Number of articles : 3
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Fiery Rhetoric of the Day: Things aren’t going well for state workers in Wisconsin. Republicans are working overtime to push the controversial collective-bargaining-stripping “budget repair bill” through without the Democracts, even going so far as to begin voting before the State Assembly was scheduled to meet . Rep Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) took to the floor of the State Capitol to call the GOP on… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 20/02/2011 06:52 Number of articles : 3
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