>> welcome to al jazeera america. i'm del walters. these are the stories we're following for you. america pays tribute to its veterans as we wait for president obama to lay a wreath at the arlington national cemetery. rescue workers try to get relief to the survivors of typhoon haiyan in the wake of devastation there. and talks with iran ends without an agreement, and now they're talking about even tougher sanctions. >> today is veteran's day. it is the day that we honor the

services of those survive in thd forces. you're seeing a live scene from arlington's cemetery where president obama is expected to lay a wreath at the too many of the unknowns. [ nationa [ national anthem ]

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>> the president laying a wreath at the too many of the unknown. it's a somber ceremony that takes place each year at this time. the president pays homage to the soldiers who died in wars past and ongoing whose names are not known. you're looking at the honor guard to their left is what is called the mat, the soldiers who parole the too many walk 21 steps south down the black mat, which is laid across the too many. they turn and face east towards the tomb for 21 seconds. they turn and face north with weapons to the outside shoulder waiting for another 21 seconds. they walk down the mat and turn east for 21 seconds and they do it south for another 21 seconds. they do that throughout the day until there is a changing the

guard, rain, snow, and sometimes in blistering heat in the summer months those uniforms being all wool. meanwhile in new york city the veteran's day parade in new york is about to kick off, and it is one of the largest celebrations across the country. we're there, and we'll join the celebrations in new york in just a few minutes. but we want to >> well, this building behind me shows you the devastation that this storm caused. fairly live supermarket that has collapsed in those winds and strong storm.

it is a good example of the desperation shown by the people who live here in tacloban a lot of looting gas on and a lot of food from the supermarket has already been taken, so people are now focusing on really whatever else they can get their hands on, picking through the remains of the supermarket, trying to get their hands on whatever food perhaps some water that may remain there. those are the essential items that people are telling us that they still really need, and they're not getting quick enough from the government, from the military, that is food, water, and shelter. if you come around here you can see some of the desperate situations people are in. people finding whatever they can to shelter in. many people wanting to leave tacloban, and they're taking advantage of the military flights to get out. in the coming days there will be coming help. there are many bodies lying in the street. some uncovered. some with a sheet over them with

a name scribbled on them. slowly authorities are gathering the bodies and taking them to a central location trying to identify them. once they have, they'll take them to a mass grave for burial. >> the storm has hit vietnam. we have the latest on where the storm is and what is left of typhoon haiyan. they have issued the the final warnings, but it still poses a threat with a lot of rain still coming down. you can see how clearly the storm falls apart. still heavy rain coming down. we've had northern portions of vietnam, and hainan hit with rain we're seeing flooding and mudslides in this area. that is the biggest problem. and also some wind, with rain and wind coming down and damage still happening even though the

storm has weakened, the area is still under a lot of rain coming down. that could lead to flash flooding and mudslides. >> thank you very much. food and other emergency supplies are being sent to hard hit areas by the storm, but as we're told getting help to those who need it has proven to be difficult. >> reporter: relief is brought in. not people from across the country but across the globe are rallying to help those in the central philippines. but because of the extent of the devastation much of the help can't get to where it's needed. [ sobbing ] >> please tell my family that i'm alive. we need water and medicine because a lot of people we're will arwith are wounded. >> reporter: many in the area has not been able to let their

families know where they are. communication lines are damaged and power is cut off to many areas. the primary goal is to clear a path of debris for help to get through. >> our problem is to get through. the roads are not accessible. even the day after the storm we were retrieving bodies and at the same time clearing roads. the problem is 90% to 95% of people in city hall are also casualties. >> reporter: it seems that no one in haiyan's path was enteredspared.millions were affe feeling of desperation three days after the typhoon hit is easy to see. >> my daughter's wounds are open and they are bad. it needs to be operated on but she cannot be transferred to another hospital because there is no transportation.

>> reporter: to help themselves many of the victims have taken to looting, not just damaged establishments but even taking what they can from the dead. >> you have to understand that the people here are--show some--some, just a few, some violent actions because they're hungry. because they're thirsty. it's not because they want to harm anybody. >> reporter: special force versus been brought in to keep the peace. more importantly battalions have been flown in to help in clearing operations. help is coming, but the challenge is to delivering it to the people who need it. >> here's how you can help. several organizations are setting up relief efforts for the victims. the world program will send supply and they're working to restore communication there. you can donate by texting $10. that is $1 $10.

many are airlifting their supplies to the hardest hit areas. and you can donate to unicef.org/support. people can send their checks to local red cross chapters, just write philippines typhoon in the memo line. elsewhere secretary of state john kerry has a lot of convincing to do. talks on iran's nuclear program ended without an agreement. he's trying to reassure america's mideast allies that a deal would not put their security at risk. secretary kerry has to satisfy members of congress who are pushing for tougher new sanctions for iran. mike viqueira from the white house, mike, what are they saying about lack of a deal. >> reporter: there is sharp disagreement. france is with the united states trying to negotiate something

with iran. their foreign minister called what was on the table a sucker's deal. the nation with the most at stake in these negotiations is not at the table, that, of course, israel. benjamin netanyahu exchanging sharp words with secretary kerry over the weekend. he said the deal that is on the table would threaten the very existence of israel. there is a lot of disagreement there as well. john kerry, he was in the middle of an eight-nation tour of the region. he interrupted that to go over the weekend to geneva to sit down with these powers because it appeared that an negotiated deal was on the table, that they could iron out. it turns out they did not have it. john kerry went to abu dhabi, and he explained why. >> there was unity, but iran couldn't take it at that particular moment. they were not able to accept that particular agreement. so hard work was done. progress was made. the p5+1 was united. there is a gap still between

language may be appropriate that they're prepared to accept. but the concept that we are all working on we have absolute unity on. >> reporter: the basic criticism, too much carrot, and not enough stick on those talks with iran. and the potential to have weapons-grade uranium. iran insists that their nuclear program is purely for civilian purposes and a lot would disagree. herhere is president obama, as i understand. >> yes, taking to the podium of arlington national cemetery. he laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns, and the ceremony that all u.s. presidents take very seriously especially this time of year when so many get ready for the holidays and

forget about why we celebrate veteran's day. >> ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the parade of colors. the united states air force band will perform th the national emm mash. >> we'll go back to the president as soon as he begins his remarks in a few minutes. in the meantime the hierarchy of the catholic church are gathering to select a new leader. this meeting of conference bishops comes at a time of great change in the church, and most of that coming from the vatican itself. and lisa, this is quite the process when it comes to picking a new leader? >> reporter: it is, indeed. this is a dee electio key electr the church. there are ten candidates about 300 bishops from around the country here. they will be voting and all it takes is a simple majority to win the presidency. what observers will be looking for is to see if this new president will follow the tone

set by pope francis. now we traveled to a church not far from here to talk to a local priest who is embracing the pope's message. >> reporter: st. matthew's parish church sits six miles from the holt where the bishops are meeting. on friday morning a handful of parishioners gather here for mass. [♪ singing ] >> reporter: part of a diverse congregation, the main sanctuary line with flags from 47 nations representing members here. a church that we wills immigrants, gays, and lesbians. ask the activist priest what he's doing differently since pope francis arrived, and he doesn't hesitate. >> laughing i'm enjoying the reign of the pope. >> reporter: just months int ino

the vatican, the pope has changed the leadership. the and denounced an obsessive focus on social issues such as abortion and homosexuality saying who is he to judge gays. >> reporter: instead, francis' focus is on minister together poor, those less fortunate. >> this pope said you have to get in the world. i'm ready to go. i like that invitation. >> reporter: 50 prominent american catholic leaders calling poverty a moral can exactly are urging the pope to focus on the justice. for the bishop' bishops, the pos style is shifting ground beneath them. >> i think some of the bishops have tried to figure out what does this mean now?

how do we do our jobs? >> reporter: hard of hearing and blind, but on this he sees clearly. >> they've seen popes come and go, too, and they may offer some resistence. >> reporter: and that, says haney, will win out. >> reporter: well, the election of the new president actually comes tomorrow, but today a full agenda including a discussion of the church efforts on the defensivdefense of marriage and immigration reform and the bishop is taking a strong vote in urging the house of representatives to get on with it and pass immigration reform very, very soon. >> al jazeera easily is a stark, thank you very much. we want to take to you washington where the veteran's days observances are under way right now at arlington cemetery.

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they're expecting tens of thousands of people, and the turnout really looks on par for what they've been expecting, 27,000 people are expected to march right up fifth avenue in celebration of veteran's day. this year is honoring specifically women in the military. joining me now female veterans thank you so much for your service and for being with us this morning. this is the national association of black military women. tell me, this is colonel with the u.s. army nurse corp. tell us how important is this parade. >> it's very important, as women being together, as you can see we have all nationalities. i've been in the military for 25 years. we have women that reached the ranks of general. so this is very important to us. >> thank you. and we have colonel osborn,

thank you for being with us, and for your service. now you're recently retired, and just returned from kuwait. you tell me, you have seen the evolution of women over 30-year career service. tell me what you've seen in terms of women rising in the ranks. >> good morning, i feel we've raised to the ranks where now you can see we're now going to be in the battlefield. that's very big in the military. no one would ever thought that a female--we have female gunners. we have female pilots. we have female generals. one of the generals three-star generals will be our grand marshal today. you can see the big evolution in the military. >> big change, sure. so you guys, you've got your sign ready to go. >> yes. >> and you're getting ready to go have your place along the parade route. are you excited? >> very excited. >> many people will be turning out on the sidelines to cheer you on. thank you, thank you again. >> so the parade gets started,

literally as we speak. you can hear "taps" behind me right now and they'll all head up fifth avenue. this will be going on the next hour or so. if you're if in the area you may want to head down and watch these folks celebrate their veterans. >> we're watching what is going on in new york. we're also watching what is happening in washington right now. if you could, and i might have to cut you off because the president would begin speaking. is there a sense among the people that you talked to that veteran's day is being lost somewhere in the holiday shopping shuffle? >> no, i don't. you know, really in talking with a lot of service people, and really, you know, we're really in the heart of midtown new york. this is a big hustle and bustle here. there are so many people that you kind of really can't see beyond the gates. the nypd has gated this off, but there are a lot of citizens that are just standing and looking. i've been hearing non-stop thank yous people are saying as

they're walking to work, people walking by in uniform, i think there is a camaraderie. of course we're at the heart of it here at national square park where it is the starting point here, and i do think and get the sense from some of the veterans that they do feel certainly feel a sense of appreciation from citizens. >> thank you very much. and a remind that are we're keeping our eyes on washington once again as we await word from president obama on this veteran's day on the 11 hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, a day set aside for those who are serving not to be mistaken with memorial day, which is the day set aside to remember those who have died. we'll be right back.

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philippines after the most powerful storm hit that country. the u.s. sending food, water and our supplies to help the victims. secretary of state john kerry said that the u.s. major allies met with iran although iran declined its proposal. the honoring of u.s. women e men and women. this veteran's day is a chance for all americans to simply say two words: thank you. >> meteorologist: and meteorologist dave warren, this

time of year you see the temperatures rise a few degrees. we're seeing this front right through the northern plains and dropping south right through nebraska and kansas, and seeing a quick drop in temperatures and that drop will continue to push south. it does bring rain and a snow shower and we see a passing shower. this is not a widespread event with rain or snow. just a quick shot of some light snow as this front moves south. you'll notice a big drop in temperatures before you see any snow accumulate. that will be the big story. here is a big drop happening in the last 22 hours. minneapolis has dropped. omaha, 5 degrees, but that's getting colder and colder as the front moves through. there is that slight climb in temperatures. in kansas it's 13 degrees warmer than it was this time yesterday. the outlook shows this front moving south by 5:00. it's down into missouri and moving to iowa and then