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On AlterNet: al jazeera

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "al jazeera"

Who's Behind the Rash of Suicide Bombings in Iraq?

Who's Behind the Rash of Suicide Bombings in Iraq?

Jalal Ghazi, New America Media. August 25, 2009.
Many believe the recent attacks are not meant to simply kill civilians, but to change the dynamics of the political process.

Al Jazeera Special Covers Advance of Fundamentalism in US Military

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet: PEEK. July 1, 2009.
June 23 report covers spread of Christian supremacy in armed forces

U.S. Has Spies On the Ground in Iran: Former National Security Advisor

U.S. Has Spies On the Ground in Iran: Former National Security Advisor

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports AlterNet: World. June 24, 2009.
Asked if the U.S. has 'intelligence operatives on the ground in Iran,' Brent Scowcroft replied, "Of course we do."

Al Jazeera Strikes Back at Pentagon, Releases Unedited Footage of U.S. Soldiers' 'Bible Study' in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera Strikes Back at Pentagon, Releases Unedited Footage of U.S. Soldiers' 'Bible Study' in Afghanistan

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports AlterNet: War on Iraq. May 5, 2009.
The network released unedited tapes of the 'hunt for Jesus' one day after the Pentagon accused it of being 'irresponsible' for its initial report.

In Iraq, Journalists Are Still In Mortal Danger

In Iraq, Journalists Are Still In Mortal Danger

Basim al-Shara, Hadeel Kamil, Dhirgham Muhammad Ali, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. May 4, 2009.
Iraq remains the most dangerous country in the world for journalists. Now, proposed legislation designed to protect them is ripe for abuse.

Caught on Tape: Military Officials at Bagram Urge U.S. Soldiers to Evangelize in Afghanistan

Caught on Tape: Military Officials at Bagram Urge U.S. Soldiers to Evangelize in Afghanistan

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports AlterNet: War on Iraq. May 4, 2009.
A new report by Al Jazeera shows U.S. troops being told to "hunt people for Jesus ... so we get them into the kingdom."

What You'd Know About Israel If You Watched Al Jazeera TV

What You'd Know About Israel If You Watched Al Jazeera TV

Shane Bauer, New America Media. January 9, 2009.
Live coverage of the war hasn't made it into most American living rooms.

Robert Fisk: For the Muslim World, It Will Make No Difference Who Wins the Election

Robert Fisk: For the Muslim World, It Will Make No Difference Who Wins the Election

Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!. October 6, 2008.
"We use phrases like 'victory.' We should be using phrases like 'justice for the people of the Middle East.'"

Big Agriculture's Exploitation of Migrant Workers

Big Agriculture's Exploitation of Migrant Workers

Inside USA, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. August 25, 2008.
Inside USA reports.

Inside USA: The Rural Frontline of the Healthcare Crisis

Inside USA: The Rural Frontline of the Healthcare Crisis

Brave New Films, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 21, 2008.
A harrowing look at some of the people affected most by our healthcare system.

KBR Charged with Homicide by Mother of Electrocuted Soldier

KBR Charged with Homicide by Mother of Electrocuted Soldier

Greg Mitchell, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 14, 2008.
The extreme recklessness of the largest US civilian contractor in Iraq.

What Is Washington's Role in Haiti's Food Crisis?

What Is Washington's Role in Haiti's Food Crisis?

Brave New Films, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 7, 2008.
How Haitian politics, rice, and the U.S. are deeply interwoven.

Noam Chomsky Talks Presidential Politics

Noam Chomsky Talks Presidential Politics

ZP Heller, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 1, 2008.
Chomsky is the most cited author alive, next to Plato, Freud, and the Bible.

Sami al-Haj Released from Guantánamo After More than Six Years

Sami al-Haj Released from Guantánamo After More than Six Years

Andy Worthington, AlterNet. May 2, 2008.
The Al Jazeera cameraman was never charged.

What Does the World Think of The Petraeus Report? [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. September 17, 2007.
We all know the American spin, but what are the BBC, Al Jazeera and other international media outlets reporting on Petraeus and the surge.

America's Media Darling: Osama bin Laden

America's Media Darling: Osama bin Laden

Jalal Ghazi, New America Media. September 13, 2007.
The video released last week by Osama bin Laden got very different receptions in the American and Arab media.

Prisoner 345: An Arab Journalist's Five Years in Guantanamo

Prisoner 345: An Arab Journalist's Five Years in Guantanamo

Rachel Morris, Columbia Journalism Review. July 23, 2007.
What happened to Al Jazeera’s Sami al-Haj?

Is Al Jazeera about to Become Al-Foxeera?

Is Al Jazeera about to Become Al-Foxeera?

Danny Schechter, MediaChannel.org. June 8, 2007.
Sources inside Al Jazeera confirm that there is an internal struggle underway that may dilute Al Jazeera's independence and steer it in a more pro-western, pro-US direction.

Sample Al Jazeera's English news

Sample Al Jazeera's English news

Joshua Holland, AlterNet: Video. April 16, 2007.
Certainly more fair and balanced then some broadcasters we know ...

Whoops: Top GOP spin doctor says Iraq is a 'failure'... in Arabic

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. October 23, 2006.
Accused U.S. of being 'arrogant' and 'stupid'