In the hopes of changing its negative reputation in the west, Al Jazeera English has engaged itself in an aggressive drive to get onto Canadian cable. It’s a battle they are determined not to lose.

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For Viking warriors, swords were not only deadly weapons, but a symbol of power. A unique example with gold details and a mysterious inscription has been unearthed in southern Norway. Experts believe ...

As the English language battles against a tide of buzzwords and jargon, Susie Dent has sprung to the rescue of the linguistically bewildered. From machosexuals to spear-phishing, she has compiled a ...