Kim Jong-il, the leader of North Korea, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, North Korean state media has announced. Kim, known in the communist country as the "Dear Leader", died on Saturday aboard a train during a trip out of Pyongyang, a tearful presenter for the official KCNA news agency said on Monday. Laura Kyle looks back at Kim Jong-il's legacy.
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As Cuba introduces limited changes to its economic system, we ask what effect will they have on Cubans. Inside Story Americas, discusses with guests: Peter Kornbluh, Philip Brenner and Philip Peters.
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Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports on Qatar's 12-year-old swimming prospect Noah Alkhulaifi who, along with his two younger brothers, is setting his sights on the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Noah will compete against grown men at the Arab Games taking place in the Qatari capital, coached by Olympic finalist and former European champion Ylasov of Ukraine. He will then settle back into a routine of school, training, and setting regional swimming records - one of which younger brother Jacob has already surpassed. For more sports news and info go to aljazeera.com/sport. Follow Paul Rhys on twitter: @Paul_Rhys_Sport. Noah and his brothers attend Qatar Academy. The school is run by the Qatar Foundation charity (www.qf.org.qa which provides training facilities to the family.
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We look at the militarisation of civilian police forces and how technology is shaping protest response. Guests: Alex Vitale, Spencer Ackerman Thumbnail: REUTERS/Brian Nguyen/Files
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What prevents Iraq from moving forward? Guests to discuss the topic: Anas al-Tikriti, the chief executive of the Cordoba Foundation, James Denselow, a Middle East analyst at King's College London; and Saad al-Muttalabi, an Iraqi politician.
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As suicide attacks target Damascus for the first time, we examine the importance of increasing tensions in the country. Inside Syria, discusses with guests: Marwan Kabalan, Joseph Kechichian and Louay Safi.
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How important a role does religion play in next year's US election? Guests on the show: Frank Schaeffer, Michelle Goldberg, and Melissa Rogers.
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The Stream talks to singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf about his music, the Arab Spring, and the Horn of Africa famine. Thumbnail image: EPA/MOHAMED OMAR
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What will the reclusive communist state look like under the rule of Kim Jong-il's younger son, Kim Jong-un? With guests: Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt, North East Asia project director for the International Crisis Group; and Larry Jagan, Asia expert .
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As the US tries to get Pongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons, how will it respond to a North Korea under a new leader? Inside Story americas discusses with guests Jim Walsh, Chris Nelson and Kenneth Lieberthal.
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Tens of thousands of people have rallied in central Moscow in the biggest popular challenge yet to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's hold on power. Protesters were demonstrating on Saturday against alleged vote rigging in a December 4 parliamentary poll. They were chanting slogans against Putin's United Russia party, with many shouting "Russia without Putin". Protests also took place in St Petersburg - Russia's second city - where thousands of people gathered, and in other cities. Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports from Moscow, the Russian capital.
People & Power follows the perilous footsteps of an extraordinary Pakistani businessman determined to take on the kidnappers who operate with impunity in Karachi, Pakistan.
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We ask what would be the consequences if the White House hosts a leader with blood on his hands. Inside Story Americas, discusses with guests: Abdullah Al-Saidi, Edmond Hull and Andrew Exum.
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As the media coverage of the presidential campaign intensifies, we ask if 'embedded' journalists can do their job. Inside story US 2012, discusses with guests: Amy Goodman, Rocky Anderson and Eleanor Clift
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How the Pakistani group Khudi is spreading its message of tolerance. Note: In the Stream Leads segment we showed a photo of Italian politician Licia Ronzulli trending online. That image was taken in Sept 2010. Thanks to @AmandaFigueras for the tip.
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With nearly two million Iraqis displaced, tens of thousands dead and more than 4500 US soldiers killed, the overall result of the war on Iraq may not be what the US bargained for. Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane has been looking back at the promises and predictions that were made by Washington nine years ago.
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At least five people have been killed and more than 120 others injured, after a lone gunman attacked holiday shoppers in the Belgian city of Liege. The 33-year-old man also threw grenades into a crowded square. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Liege.
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