Russia is sending warships to patrol the Arctic for the first time since the break-up of the Soviet Union. Moscow claims it’s a security measure and not an aggressive move. But critics say it’s simply a flag waving excercise in Russia’s campaign to lay claim to the Arctic’s vast energy reserves. Richard Bestic reports. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

Today the President of Mongolia Nambariin Enkhbayar has declared a 4 day state of emergency, read more.

Anger strikes the Mongolian capital as thousands protest over parliamentary election results.

Al Jazeera’s Zena Awad reports on the demonstrators who have set fire to the ruling party headquarters and looted buildings. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

A ban on smoking in bars and restaurants has come into force in The Netherlands. However, in a country that has a long tradition of tolerance towards marijuana, it’s only tobacco that will be outlawed. Customers will still be able to light up a joint in Amsterdam’s notorious coffee shops. Jayne Azzopardi reports. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

In the past 18 months, at least 25 Albinos, including children, have been mutilated and murdered in Tanzania.

Authorities say witch doctors appear to be linked to the killings.

Albinism is especially prevalent in Africa, where it is estimated to affect as many as one in a thousand people.
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Just a few survivors of a ferry disaster in the Philippines have made their way to shore.

The “Princess of the Stars” sank in heavy seas caused by Typhoon Fengshen.

Al Jazeera’s Paul Allen reports Source: Aljazeera Youtube

The Israel-Hamas truce has come into force between the rulers of Gaza.
This deal is one that could change the lives of around one and a half million people that are trapped in this strip of Palestinian territory, struggling to get supplies of food, oil and medicine.
Al Jazeera’s Ayman Mohyeldin, reports from the Gaza town of Beit Hanoun on the border with Israel.
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Israel has confirmed it has agreed to a six-month truce with Palestinian armed groups including Hamas, the country’s public radio service has reported.

Ehud Olmert, Israel’s prime minister and Ehud Barak, defence minister, approved the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire a day after Egyptian and Palestinian officials announced a deal.

The Palestinian territory’s been the scene of deadly clashes with the Israeli army since a Hamas takeover last year.

Egypt, which has worked for months to broker the deal, is urging both sides to do everything they can to make the peace last.

Al Jazeera’s Ayman Mohyeldin reports from Gaza on the Egyptian-brokered peace deal.
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Zimbabwe’s president has told his countrymen that he will never let the oppostion rule the country.

Speaking at a rally, Mugabe said he was prepared to “go to war” to prevent the MDC from taking power.

Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, the Zimbabwean capital. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

The ups and downs of the media and the race for the White House and how Indian soap operas are being taken off the air in Afghanistan.

Saturday marks the first anniversary since Hamas staged a violent takeover of the Gaza Strip. 12-months on, Palestinians remain divided, and unemployment and poverty in Gaza are rampant as Israel continues its seige. Hamas has tightened security within the Strip, but as Al Jazeera’s Zeina Awad reports, the stability has come at a price. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

Growing fuel, rather than drilling for it is trumpeted by many as an antidote to rising prices and global warming.
And this week, biofuel experts from around Asia are meeting in India to discuss further development.
The latest crop getting attention is ‘jatropha’ - a weed that many see as an answer to India’s growing energy needs.
However, Al Jazeera’s Matt McClure reports from remote Uttar Pradesh, about the controversy that is raging over growing fuel instead of food. Source: Al Jazeera Youtube

Environmentalists are arguing that the bauxite mining industry in Jamaica is having a devastating impact on the environment and surrounding eco-systems. It is also posing serious health problems for local communities. The sun baked sludge contains heavy metals and other pollutants. Al Jazeera’s Anand Naidoo reports from central Jamaica. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

Thousands of Pakistani lawyers have begun protests demanding the reinstatement of senior judges sacked by Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistani president, last year. They are hoping their protests will increase the pressure on Musharraf to resign. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

Reports are saying that Britney Spears looks hot in the new video with the Pussy Cat Dolls ‘When I Grow Up’ .

Mick Hucknall was once one of the wild men of pop when his band, Simply Red, was topping the charts around the world in the 1980s and 90s.

With hits like Holding Back the Years and Money’s Too Tight To Mention, Simply Red won a string of awards.

Now Mick Hucknall is embarking on a solo career with an album celebrating the Blues legend Bobby Bland. Hucknall joins Sir David to discuss the new album, Blues music and Manchester United.
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UFOs hit Romanian plane (Moldova.org)
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The Romanian Defense Ministry has confirmed that a fighter plane was struck by four unidentified flying objects and released a video of the incident.The ministry said the MIG 21 Lancer fighter plane was struck by the objects during an Oct. 31, 2007, check flight but was able to land safely, Hotnews.ro reported Friday.Lt. Col. Nicolae Grigorie said a video recorded by cameras onboard the plane …

Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashir, says the humanitarian situation in Darfur is improving. Now, members of the UN Security Council have been assessing the situation for themselves. A delegation made a fleeting visit to a refugee camp in western Darfur. Al Jazeera’s John Terrett travelled with them and sent this report. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

Red Sox Coco Crisp fights Tampa Bay pitcher James Shields after getting hit in the leg. the pitcher was retaliating for Cocos slide into second to break up a double play.
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Condemnation of a blast that targeted the Danish embassy in Pakistan has been swift, with the country’s prime minister calling it “an attack against Denmark”.

Al Jazeera’s Barbara Serra reports from Compenhagen, the Danish capital, on how people there are reacting. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

In last month’s earthquake in central China, thousands of children were killed when their school buildings collapsed.
Now grieving parents are demanding answers from authorities as to why the buildings collapsed so easily.
In the town of Du Jiang Yan, nearly 300 children were killed when their classrooms collapsed.
But when Al Jazeera’s David Hawkins went there, he found local authorities reluctant to allow the story be told. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

Will a UN-backed summit in Rome help curb growing food prices and shortages?
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In the race to become the Democratic presidential nominee, there are just two primary elections left on Tuesday, Montana and South Dakota.

In both states, large numbers of Native American voters view Barack Obama as potentially the first leader of colour to change the white face of the country’s government.

Many American Indians still loathe the government after their ancestors were forced from their land on to reservations.

Al Jazeera’s Mike Kirsch reports from the Fort Peck Indian reservation in northeastern Montana.
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Inside Story asks what is next for the Democratic presidential nomination race and if Hillary Clinton will concede defeat. Source: AlJazeera Youtube

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