(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: February 16, 2010) The U.S. captured the Taliban's second-in-command in Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. European nations have given Greece thirty days to make big...

In this episode of Earth Focus, witness the devastating effects of development on the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. Responsible tourism may be the answer to protect the...

"Hoodwinked" author John Perkins places the blame for Iceland's economic collapse on the tactics of economic hit men from multi-national corporations, such as aluminum producer Alcoa, who prey upon nations...

(Al Jazeera English: December 9, 2009) Tensions in Copenhagen arose yesterday between developing nations and First World countries after a draft proposal setting unequal requirements for emissions from poor and...

(Al Jazeera English: November 30, 2009) Iran has defied an IAEA resolution demanding a halt to its nuclear program by approving ten more nuclear enrichment sites. Also, the trial for...

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses the unique challenges presented by the recent financial crisis. He explains that because the crisis was global, America cannot rely on increased trade as...

This Al Jazeera English news update covers today's speech by U.S. President Barack Obama on the economic crisis and his plan for recovery, which comes on the one-year anniversary of...

In this Link TV special, renowned economist Richard Wolff explains the origins and scope of the economic meltdown we're in. Is it almost over? Or are their further catastrophes ahead?

(Global Pulse: September 4, 2009) What's in a kiss? Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad took part in one of the most analyzed kisses since Romeo and Juliet...

Due to the global economic crisis, Cambodia's textile factories are closing down, leading to thousands losing their jobs throughout the country. Prior to the economic collapse, Cambodia enjoyed a decade...

This Al Jazeera English news update reveals shocking footage of Sri Lankan soldiers executing naked men in their offensive against the Tamil Tigers in January 2009. Also covered: the misery...

This Al Jazeera English news update outlines the decision of Iran's Guardian Council to rule out annullment of the election results, and covers speculation around the whereabouts of Iran opposition...

This Al Jazeera news update focuses on the crisis in Iran, with police attacking pro-Moussavi demonstrators on the streets on Tehran in the aftermath of the contested Iranian elections. Al...

(Global Pulse: June 19, 2009) The BRIC and the SCO -- ever heard of them? "The most dangerous institution the American people have never heard of" is the SCO, some...

The Jordanian City of Jerash, made famous for its historic Roman ruins and annual musical festival, has been recently devastated by the Global Financial Crisis and fraudulent stock brokerage firms...