John Podesta lashed out at mega-donor Tom Steyer in emails over global warming targets
John Podesta lashed out at Democratic mega-donor Tom Steyer in a series of emails last year after Mr. Steyer told The New York Times that his financial backing would only go to candidates who agreed to fight for zero-carbon energy by 2050.
“I am deep...
Threat of Islamic State could increasingly threaten international peace, security; Under-Secretary General warns in briefing to Security Council
The threat posed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) might become a growing challenge to international peace and security as the military operations against the group continued to make progress, the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs told the Security Council today.
Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey...
Anti-terror officers in Boni Forest not paid for 3 months or given proper food
Multi-agency security officers combing for al Shabaab militia in the vast Boni Forest say they have not been paid for three months. The officers from Recce Squad, Rapid Deployment Unit, Administration Police and the Kenya Police said they are neglected.
They are deployed in Basuba,...
South Sudan denies rumours of President Salva Kiir’s death as tensions rise
South Sudan's government was on Wednesday forced to deny President Salva Kiir had died, following days of rumours over his health that have heightened tensions in the capital Juba.
"This is a mere lie, there is nothing as such, Salva Kiir has not even been...
Air strikes hit largest market in rebel-held Aleppo
Bombing raids kill 22 people as Russia announces new round of Syria ceasefire talks with the US and regional powers.
Missiles slammed into the biggest market in rebel-held Aleppo on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and leveling buildings, as rescuers sifted through rubble from...
Afghanistan: New attack kills 14 worshippers at mosque
Blast in northern Balkh province comes a day after ISIL gunman killed 18 at Kabul shrine on the holy day of Ashoura.
At least 14 Afghan civilians have been killed in a bomb blast outside a mosque in northern Balkh province, a day after a...
Norway: Cull debate rages over killing wolves
Environmentalists in Norway are fighting against plans for the mass cull of wolves.
Even though it is a protected species, the government says the numbers need to be controlled to protect farms and livestock.
Al Jazeera’s Emma Hayward reports from Oslo.
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Samsung phone recall impacts US buyers
South Korean tech giant, Samsung, is scrapping production of its latest phone, the Galaxy Note 7, following more incidents of handsets bursting into flames despite a safety recall last month.
Samsung has a loyal customer base in the US, but news of the latest recall...
What’s behind Coke and Pepsi donating to health organisations?
A study has found that Coca Cola and Pepsi have spent millions of dollars in donations to US public health and medical organisations that are fighting the nation's obesity epidemic.
But after receiving the donations, several declined to support a tax on sugary drinks.
Al Jazeera's...
Political outreach to minorities intensifies in rural Minnesota changes
By Ricardo Lopez
As rural demographics shift, so does networking strategy of both parties.
WILLMAR, Minn. – During a recent swing through downtown here, Bashir Abdi learned that local shop owner Seinab Jama would be traveling to Somalia during the historic and increasingly tight presidential election.
A...
