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Hamas warns PA over recent arrests
Group in charge of Gaza Strip says Palestinian Authority will be targeted if it continues arresting Hamas members.

BP blames multiple sides for spill
Inquiry says other companies contributed to Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Quran burning 'to go ahead'
US pastor is determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of Muslim holy book on September 11, despite outcry.

Fear of fresh violence in Nigeria
Prison break by armed rebel group Boko Haram raises new fears of violence as security is tightened in country's north.

Taliban chief says victory imminent
Mullah Omar says Nato-led forces are losing the war in Afghanistan and his fighters are close to victory.

BP apportions blame for oil spill
Oil giant releases internal inquiry report concluding multiple factors caused worst oil disaster in US history.

Quran burning 'to go ahead'
US pastor is determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of Muslim holy book on September 11, despite outcry.

BP apportions blame for oil spill
Oil giant releases internal inquiry report concluding multiple factors caused worst oil disaster in US history.

Quran burning 'to go ahead'
US pastor is determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of Muslim holy book on September 11, despite outcry.

Iran suspends death by stoning case
Controversial punishment for Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani put on hold amid "review" following international outcry.

Obama pledges tax cuts for business
In an speech in Ohio, the US president opposes an extension of upper class tax cuts in favour of more stimulus spending.

UN 'failed' DR Congo rape victims
Peacekeeping official admits UN response to rape attacks on 242 women was 'not adequate' and led to 'brutalisation'.

Sri Lanka boosts presidential power
Amendment abolishes two-term presidential limit and gives Rajapaksa greater control over independent institutions.

Inside the mind of a suicide bomber
Taliban in Afghanistan vows to launch more attacks in hopes of disrupting upcoming elections.

Unequal flood relief in Pakistan
A growing number of Pakistani flood victims accuse the government of discriminating against certain groups.

Diabetes drug comes under scrutiny
European drugs watchdog discusses safety of Avandia after British regulators raise concerns over heart risks.

BP apportions blame for oil spill
Oil giant releases internal inquiry report concluding multiple factors caused worst oil disaster in US history.

Iran suspends death by stoning case
Controversial punishment for Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani put on hold amid "review" following international outcry.

Sri Lanka votes on law amendment
Amendment aims to abolish two-term presidential limit and gives Rajapaksa greater control over independent institutions.

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AlJazeera (Arabic: الجزيرة‎, al-jazīrah, meaning in this context "The Peninsula", referring to the Arabian Peninsula - "jazīratu l-`arab" in Arabic) is a television network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Initially launched as an Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel with the same name, Al Jazeera has since expanded into a network with several outlets, including the Internet and specialty TV channels in multiple languages, and in several regions of the world.

The original Al Jazeera channel's willingness to broadcast dissenting views, including on call-in shows, created controversies in Persian Gulf States. The station gained worldwide attention following the September 11, 2001 attacks, when it broadcast video statements by Osama bin Laden and other al-Qaeda

Al Jazeera operates a number of specialty channels besides its original flagship news channel. As of early 2007, the Al Jazeera network's TV channels include:
the original international Arabic-language 24h news channel   
• Al Jazeera Sports  a popular Arabic-language sports channel
• Al Jazeera Sports +1
• Al Jazeera Sports +
Al Jazeera Mobasher (aka Al Jazeera Live)
a live politics and public interest channel (similar to C-SPAN or BBC Parliament), which broadcasts conferences in real time without editing or commentary

Al Jazeera Children's Channel (aka JCC) -  a children's interest channel
Al Jazeera English - a global English-language 24h news channel
Al Jazeera Documentary Channel - an Arabic language documentary channel


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