Peter Greste

Protesters hold a sign and photographs of detained Al-Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, an Australian, Mohamed Fahmy, a Canadian-Egyptian national, and Baher Mohamed, an Egyptian. The three who were jailed in Cairo on December 29, 2013. Greste was release

The release of a jailed journalist can't hide Egypt's human rights problem

The release of Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste from an Egyptian jail may have been meant to deflect criticism on the Egyptian government. But there's no getting around the Sisi regime's poor record on human rights and the law.

The release of a jailed journalist can't hide Egypt's human rights problem
Al Jazeera journalists (L-R) Peter Greste, Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed stand behind bars at a court in Cairo last summer.

New trial ordered for three journalists in prison in Cairo

New trial ordered for three journalists in prison in Cairo
Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed (L to R) listen to a ruling at a court in Cairo June 23, 2014. The three Al Jazeera journalists were jailed for seven years in Egypt on Monday after the court convicted them of helping a "terrorist organizatio

Frosty relations between the US and Egypt are further tested by Egypt's crackdown on journalists

Frosty relations between the US and Egypt are further tested by Egypt's crackdown on journalists
Security forces arrest a pro-Mursi protester during clashes

Egypt hands out an unprecedented 529 death sentences — with more possibly coming on Tuesday

Egypt hands out an unprecedented 529 death sentences — with more possibly coming on Tuesday

The court trial begins in Egypt for three Al-Jazeera journalists

The court trial begins in Egypt for three Al-Jazeera journalists
Peter Greste

Three journalists remain in an Egyptian prison, charged with reporting 'false news'

Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed of Al Jazeera English were arrested a month ago, caught up in the political turmoil that has been going on in Egypt for three years.

Three journalists remain in an Egyptian prison, charged with reporting 'false news'
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A new constitution for Kenya

Kenya may soon have a new constitution, which would reduce the powers of the Kenyan president, give citizens a new bill of rights and pave the way for land reform. East Africa correspondent for the BBC, Peter Greste, has the details.

A new constitution for Kenya
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Eight US civilians killed In Afghanistan Bombing

On Wednesday, a suicide bomber killed eight American civilians in Afghanistan, according to U.S. officials. With the latest is Marvin Weinbaum, former State Department analyst, and Peter Greste, BBC correspondent in Afghanistan.

Eight US civilians killed In Afghanistan Bombing
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Rwanda seeks extradition of rebel leaders

The FDLR is a militia group made up of former Rwandan Hutus who fled to the neighboring DR Congo after the 1994 genocide. The BBC's Peter Greste reports on the connection between some of the ongoing violence in Congo and an FDLR leader based in Germany.

Rwanda seeks extradition of rebel leaders
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Elephants threatened in Kenyan drought

One of the worst droughts in living memory is taking its toll on both people and wildlife in Kenya. Clashes over land and water lead to the deaths of 32 people and 24 elephants. The BBC's Peter Greste has the story.

Elephants threatened in Kenyan drought
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Hillary Clinton goes to Africa

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's 11-day trip to Africa begins with a focus on Somalia, though she won't actually be visiting the war-ravaged nation. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's East Africa correspondent Peter Greste in Nairobi.

Hillary Clinton goes to Africa
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Congolese general arrested

Rwandan authorities have arrested renegade Congolese general, Laurent Nkunda. He's the leader of a Tutsi rebel force in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from the BBC's Peter Greste.

Congolese general arrested

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