Arabic Video News in English

Diplomats from Arab leagues and nations descend on America’s city for peace deal.

Diplomats from Arab leagues and nations descend on America’s city for peace deal.

Facing a growing revolt among civil servants who are resisting forced postings to Iraq, Condoleeza Rice has reminded them of their duties. There will be 48 open positions in Iraq next year and foreign service workers are obligated by their oath of office to work at any diplomatic mission worldwide, regardless of risk. Al Jazeera’s Ghida Fakhry spoke with Tom Krajeski, the US state department’s director of career development and assignments, and asked him whether he was surprised by the angry reaction of some diplomats who are being forced to work in Iraq or risk losing their jobs.

Britain is awaiting a reply from Russia after expelling four of its diplomats over Russia’s refusal to extradite the man suspected of murdering former agent Alexander Litvinenko. Inside Story asks what the outcome of the diplomatic stand-off will be.

Britain is awaiting a reply from Russia after expelling four of its diplomats over Russia’s refusal to extradite the man suspected of murdering former agent Alexander Litvinenko. Inside Story asks what the outcome of the diplomatic stand-off will be.