Al Jazeera Blogs

Plans to replace officers with contractors raise fears over policing for profit.

British hospitals are not royal palaces, but they're both funded the same person - the UK taxpayer.

Privatisation of language services within the UK justice system has led to fears of miscarriages of justice.

WikiLeaks' founder says he hired Sydney lawyers to look into whether he has been defamed by Julia Gillard.

Ordinary people say Syrians are their brothers while those in power have voiced concern over strained relations.

Many feel they have paid too high a price for Saakashvili's reforms, including the eradication of petty corruption.

Tens of thousands came out this week to show their opposition to another round of austerity measures.

People seem to want change, but with regular efforts failing so often, they are just not sure how to achieve it.

French newspaper has printed series of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in the name of free speech.

Teachers in the UK are reporting an increase in children coming to school hungry and with no money to buy food.