August 15, 2011 Archives

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Norway Massacre Re-enacted By Confessed Killer

Norwegians are reacting with outrage to new images of confessed killer Andres Breivik re-enacting the massacre at the youth camp. Russ Mitchell reports.

Japan Marks WWII Anniversary

Japan commemorates the 66th anniversary of the end of WWII as thousands visit the controversial Yasukuni shrine.

Somali Abuses Blamed On All Sides

Human Rights Watch has said all sides in Somalia's conflict are guilty of serious violations of international law.

Violence Returns To Algeria

A suicide bomber attacks a police headquarters in the Algerian city of Tizi Ouzou, wounding at least 29 people. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Raw Video: Suicide Attack In Afghanistan

A team of six suicide bombers launched a coordinated assault on a provincial governor's compound in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, according to officials. 22 people were killed in the attack, and the Taliban claimed responsibility. (Aug. 14)

Amateur Video Of Syrian Violence

Amateur video posted on social media sites purports to show civilians being beaten and a home destroyed by security forces in Deir Al Zour. Lily Grimes reports.

Suu Kyi Addresses Supporters

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi addresses her supporters during what is billed as her first overtly political trip since her release from house arrest last year. Simon Hanna reports.

Japan Sees Economic Improvements

The recovery of Japan's economy from the devastation caused by the tsunami in March may happen sooner than expected.

Syrian Military Pound Coastal City

Syrian military boats fired heavy machine guns aiming at impoverished districts of Latakia, a Syrian Mediterranean coastal city on August 14, leaving 19 people dead, according to anti-government activists.

Why China Needs U.S.

Why China is trapped in a cycle of buying U.S. Treasury bills.

How Australia Regained its AAA Rating

Australia regained its AAA rating after 17 years of effort.

Pakistan's 'Meltdown'

Ahmed Rashid describes "meltdown" on political and military fronts in Pakistan since the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Larry Korb On The Battle For Libya

Larry Korb, a former US assistant secretary of defence and a senior fellow at the Centre for American Progress, speaks to Al Jazeera about the state of the conflict in Libya.

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