Al Jazeera World

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Season 9

Episodes

1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
Jan 15, 2019
Episode 1

Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

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2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
Jan 22, 2019

Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?

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3. Morocco's Village Superwomen
Jan 29, 2019

Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.

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4. Iraq's Dying Rivers
Feb 5, 2019

War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.

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5. The Algerian Revolutionary
Feb 12, 2019

Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.

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6. The Ceska Murders
Feb 19, 2019

How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.

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7. The Archbishop and the PLO
Feb 26, 2019

The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.

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8. Morsi: The Final Hours
Mar 19, 2019

An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.

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9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
Mar 26, 2019

An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.

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10. Istanbul: Songs of the City
Apr 2, 2019

Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.

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11. The French Orientalist
Apr 9, 2019

French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.

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12. Welcome to Italy
Apr 16, 2019

Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.

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13. Casablanca Fight Club
Apr 23, 2019

A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.

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14. Wedding on Hold
Apr 30, 2019

Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.

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15. Stateless in Lebanon
May 21, 2019

The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.

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16. Afghan United
May 28, 2019

Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.

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17. The Gaza Gas Deal
Jun 4, 2019

The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.

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18. The Love of Books
Jun 25, 2019

In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.

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19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?
Jul 2, 2019

A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.

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20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
Jul 9, 2019

Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.

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21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
Jul 16, 2019

In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.

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22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire
Jul 27, 2019

Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?

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23. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
Aug 6, 2019

Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

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24. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
Aug 13, 2019

Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

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25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
Sep 3, 2019

Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.

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26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
Sep 10, 2019

Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.

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27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
Sep 17, 2019

Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.

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28. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
Sep 24, 2019

Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

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29. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
Oct 1, 2019

Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

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30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
Oct 15, 2019

The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.

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31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
Oct 22, 2019

The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.

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32. Egypt's Squash Champions
Oct 29, 2019

Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.

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33. The New Women of Gaza
Nov 5, 2019

The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.

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34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
Nov 12, 2019

The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.

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35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet
Nov 19, 2019

The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.

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36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
Nov 26, 2019

The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.

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37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey
Dec 10, 2019

A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.

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38. Darfur: Football for Peace
Dec 17, 2019

A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.

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39. Double Exile
Dec 24, 2019

The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.

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