News & Analysis

The U.S. economy, weak or strong, is the question at the heart of the election. But it doesn't get to the reality which is that, whatever else it may be, the U.S. economy is not democratic or good for the planet. But it could be. Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard of the Democracy Collaborative say how in their new book The Making of a Democratic Economy.

China is developing rapidly, fueled by decades of economic growth. But perhaps nowhere in the country is the process more complicated than in the far northwester region of Xinjiang, where the changes have affected people's long-held beliefs and traditions. Reporter Han Bin puts the spotlight on Xinjiang, where people are experiencing both the pains and the gains of development.

"UpFront" interviews former war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte, who last year quit the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria in protest, saying that justice for Syria’s victims was not possible.

"Al Jazeera News Bulletin" presents 30 minutes of breaking and in-depth news from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. 

Director Penny Lane's "Nellie Bly Makes the News" headlines an episode of Reveal showcasing animated documentaries and innovative, groundbreaking storytelling. Using diverse stylistic approaches, the hour covers a wide range of topics, from the story of a muckraking journalist who changed the game for women in reporting before women even had the right to vote to the surprising origin story of the humble strawberry.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

"Al Jazeera News Bulletin" presents 30 minutes of breaking and in-depth news from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. 

From the mountains of northern Pakistan to rodeo arenas in the central Philippines, this edition features festivals in Asia that are gaining popularity. With a history of terrorism and instability, Pakistan's northern region used to be an unlikely place for festivities. Today, however, an equestrian festival is attracting thousands of tourists ever year and exposing the region's natural beauty. Reporter Danial Khan traveled to Shandur, the so-called "roof of the world", to witness how polo is not only boosting tourism but also helping the region shed its troubled past.

Host Ken Paulson interviews songwriter-artist Bill Anderson, who among other stories tells how hiding a glass of wine from a preacher inspired a hit song. Anderson is the writer of his own "Still" and "Give it Away" by George Strait.

“Al Jazeera Newshour” is a one-hour broadcast exploring the week's news headlines and current events.

Reveal examines what the Justice Department has called "the nation's silent mass disaster." For decades, there was no way to link the lists of missing persons around the country with the unidentified John and Jane Does in morgues and cemeteries, leaving many families in the dark about their loved ones' fate. Director Michael I Schiller's "The Dead Unknown" follows investigators in real time over the course of a year as they attempt to find the identity of one 50-year-old cold case.

This episode of "Upfront" includes an interview with a Uighur refugee, and a debate on whether data theft, interference and illegal spending tainted the Brexit referendum.

In this week's Special Interview, Uighur activist and president of the Uyghur American Association, Ilshat Hassan, discusses China's detention of religious minorities, and the effect it has had on him and his family.

Renewable energy, racist redlining, and now possibly a renaissance. The people of Buffalo, New York have seen a lot. In the last century, this was a booming industrial town fueled by a falls and people from all over the planet. But most of the wealth concentrated at the top, and at the end it mostly moved out. It looks as if people and investment may be coming back, but will the wealth be more equitably shared? Grassroots activists are determined that this time will be different, and they're not just hoping or lobbying for a change – they're looking very closely at government.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

Art serves different purposes, from expressing one's emotions and identity to portraying daily life and recording history. During the Ottoman era in Turkey, artists depicted reality and kept a record of events through a painting style with Islamic and Chinese influences. Although miniature painting has survived to this day, the art form is slowly dying and fewer people are patronizing it. In Istanbul, reporter Natalie Carney meets artists working hard to keep Ottoman miniature art alive and relevant.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

Reveal takes a look at the ways the U.S. has reacted to terrorism. In "The Terrorist Hunter," director Ann Shin profiles a controversial spy, lauded by some for fighting terrorism and derided by others who claim she finds terror plots where none exist. The episode also explores the challenges that survivors of mass shootings face and uncovers the secret history of American surveillance.

"Upfront" quizzes the Malaysia's former deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and speaks with investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

"Reveal" features two-time Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's short documentary "Freedom Fighters," which profiles three remarkable women battling for equal rights in one of the world's most dangerous countries for women. In addition, the episode delves into the potential dangers women face when they donate eggs to fertility clinics and the story of two women who gave up everything to help those at risk of deportation.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

A look at the #MeToo campaign, which has been criticized for excluding certain voices, is being received outside of the West. 

In 2006, the slogan #MeToo started as a movement by American activist Tarana Burke as a way to show solidarity with victims of sexual assault. That slogan went viral overnight in the wake of Hollywood's Harvey Weinstein scandal last October, which prompted women around the world to break a lot of the silence around sexual assault and harassment and began to share their stories, with more than 12 million posts on Facebook in just 24 hours.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.

FRANCE 24 is a leading 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.