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Jimmy Leach
Jimmy Leach is editorial director for digital for The Independent.
There's always the Twitter option
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Talking, as I was, of video of the site, it’s nice to welcome back Al Jazeera to the site… There was a short break in transmission while we attached them to our new video player, but now you will find short news bulletins from Al Jazeera on the carousel of video on the front page of the site.
We’ve made no secret of the fact that our news video will come from outside agencies – we currently have agreements with the Press Association, Al Jazeera, France 24 (returning soon) and the BBC. So you’ll find a more rounded world view on the site, with a rather different perspective.
We just add to your understanding of your planet. Happy to help.
North Korea has increased the tensions in the region by saying it will retaliate if there are any attempst to block its satellite launch. Also: The World Bank says that the economic crisis will overwhelm the poorer countries; China increases security measures in relation to Tibet; The US and UK announce that 16,000 coalition troops are to leave Iraq.
Heavy gunfire has been reported in Dhaka near to the HQ of a paramilitary group. Also: Barack Obama makes his first speech to Congress, talking of plans to reinvigorate the economy. The Sri Lankan government claims it has entered the last stronghold of the Tamil Tigers
US markets have fallen to their lowest since 1997, while Asian markets have fallen suit. Also: Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is to be the first foreign leader to visit President Barack Obama; Taliban commanders announce plans to agree a ceasefire in Pakistan and move forces to fight in Afghanistan.
Amnesty International has called for a ban on the sale of arms to Israel following its attacks on the Gaza Strip weeks ago. Also: The Sri Lankan government has rejected calls for a ceasefire from the Tamil Tigers; Two Sudanese doctors killed in south Darfur; Slumdog Millionaire sweeps the Oscars.
