check check >> at least 22 pakistani soldiers are killed after a taliban attack on their convoy. welcome, here from al jazeera. more attacks on anti-government protesters as they take to the streets of bangkok again. >> we are on the frontline in the drc where the army is vowing to drive out reb ejs and find out who finished out in front of one of the toughest road races.

>> at least 22 soldiers are reported to have been killed in pakistan during an attack targetting a military convoy. reports say is a car filled with explosives blew up in the city of barnu in the khyber patunkwar province. we are joined from istanbul. the death toll is riding. it was obviously an enormous bomb. >> indeed. an enormous bomb and a number of wounded. at least 38 people wounded. some are in serious condition. according to the details that we have received, the bomb was planted in one of the buses which was hired by the security forces special. they were going move to north waziristan, a gaitway to the

troubled agency, and were waiting for others to join them at a checkpoint for their journey which they do every sunday. it appears that the civilians hired by the security forces and the bomb was placed inside as they gathered, getting ready to move with the military cop voi which was -- convoy way was going join them. 22 killed. the death toll could rise. a number are in serious continue. some of them, we are told, have been moved to the city of pash war as well. >> what do you think this says about the taliban and its strength and how they operate with the locals. >> well, that's an interesting question because you must

remember that the new commander, and under his leadership pakistan prepared plans to strike the security forces. this is the deadliest attack since the commander took over the taliban. there'll be an increase in the attacks. >> two explosions in bangkok injured 20. protests entered another week. activists are trying to shut down the government by blocking important intersections in the capital and are demanding that the prime minister steps down. we have the latest from the capital.

>> reports from the scene victory monument in bangkok, which is a major artery for the city, and the scene of a protest against the government say the two explosions went off. it follows another shooting incident on saturday night in which a security guard was injured. the night before someone died in another shooting incident. it is not clear who is behind the attacks, but what we see is an increasingly acrimonious divide between those who are against the government of prime minister yingluck shinawatra and want to disrupt elections that are scheduled for february the second, and those that support her. yesterday, saturday, was armed forces day, and there's increasing speculation that the military might have the step in and just break the political

deadlock. >> libya launched air fights against fighters. violence started a week ago between gunmen from two different tribes, one took control of a base. the government is blaming the unroast on forces loyal to the late leader muammar gaddafi. >> the situation in general in the south after what happened, and its confusion is that now orders have been initiated to the air force. orders to prepare a force to move to the south. the air force moved. >> one of the main syrian opposition groups agreed to take part in peace talks. the syrian national coalition decided to tanned the conference in switzerland after a bitter and divisive debate. the u.s. called the decision courageous, and the talks are expected to start on wns. >> translation: we travelled a hard road and you made

sacrifices for your freedom. we reached is critical point that we'll cross together. we are determined to end the suffering. >> inside syria thousands of people at the yarmouk rev any camp have been cut off. aid is finally getting through. >> aid at last. this camp had been cut off for months. the u.n. tried to reach the people inside repeatedly. on saturday some aid got through. >> translation: i hope there'll be more aid to reach every evidence. there is talk of 7,000 boxes to cover all the camp's residence. we hope it will continue because many of our children are dying of hunger because of the siege. >> the suffering in the camp took many forms. the worst effects have been on

the youngest. malnutrition struck many children. some restarted to eat grass to ward off hunger. dozens died. before the war yarmouk was home to 160,000 refugees. the camp was set up and has grown to include schools and health center. yarmouk has been surrounded by government forces for month. bashar al-assad's government said it sent an aid convoy to the camp, and it was stopped by terrorist gangs. the rebels say they've tried to get people with medical problems out. but were fired upon. for some people on the streets of yarmouk saturday seems different. >> i did take a box. i hope everyone will get aid and

safety and security comes back to the camp. i hope that's a glimmer of hope to the people of the camp. >> neither the rebels or the government indicated whether that hope is justified. >> south sudan's army said it recaptured the last state capital in rebel hands. the military defeated an army in bor in jonglei state. the conflict in south sudan waged for weeks between forces loyal to president salva kiir and former vice president riek machar. >> the democratic republic of congo launched an offensive against the adf, who have been accused of abducting civilians. the allied democratic force, an army for the liberation of uganda are fighting to get rid of the ugandan government. they are joining perhaps for the president of the drc.

they established bases inside its borders. the adf is one of several groups operating there. u.n. forces are working with the congolese government to bring them under control. malcolm webb was with a unit as they launched an attack on a rebel base. >> this congolese government convoy of heavy weaponry may team like no match, but the adf rebels are elusive. government troops never know when they'll be caught. the unit is deploying to attack a rebel base. they stopped to look for a firing position. people lived on the armed groups for decades. now the army is here, they attract a crowd. >> translation: before we suffered a lot. sometimes it was not safe to farm in the fields. now the big nurse in government came down to chase the rebels.

we are very happy. >> it will not be easy. there's bush for miles. a clearer view though if you can get up. >> from the top of the tree he can see the target and the direction for bombing. from up there you can see a hill. the enemy is beyond the hill, on the plain. >> the adf are hiding in bush and forest. a main base is within range. they've been in eastern congo for 10 years. they are from neighbouring y ugan ugan uganda. now the army says their time is up. the rocket launcher is in position. soldiers are preparing it to fire on to the adf rebels. the commanders are studying a map trying to work out the location of the rebels to calculate what direction and angle the rockets have to be

fired at to hit their targets. >> they make final adjustments and the onslaught begins. but the first volley misses the target. the spotter hidden near the rebel base radioed in directions. they check the map and adjust the aim. it's deafeningly loud. these men are used to it and tell us not to block our ears. if you do, the pressure waves will make your knows bleed. it's nothing compared to the destruction on the other end. the rebels face a formidable force. they have a thick jungle in their favour. after decades on the run everyone is waiting to see if they'll be reined in. malcolm webb, al jazeera, in the

democratic republic of congo. >> still to come, vesting in their future, the charity helping street children in bangladesh get ahead. that's why some civilians are feeling swamped by surging prices.

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khyber tukwar province. >> two people have been injured in explosions in the capital bangkok. it's the latest attack. >> a u.n. backed force in the democratic republic of congo launched an offensive against ugandan rebels. troops are moving into position held by an alliance of armed troops. >> the abuse of an indonesian maid in hong kong led to a mass protest for better rights. thousands took part in demonstrations. domestic workers, particularly indonesians are considered vulnerable. >> many people fed up with domestic worker abuse in hong kong marched to the police station. they want to make sure there's no more cases like this. this woman, who returned to

indonesia this week, bruised and battered. she said she was beaten, burned and tortured by her employer for eight months in hong kong. >> translation: based on medical records, she was subjected to deep heat. these she's in poor, weak condition. >> there are 330,000 foreign domestic workers in hong kong, half from indonesia. all foreign workers have to live with their employers, and indonesians are employed by agencies. most are motivated by money. >> as long as workers are exported, we are treateded like goods, violations will continue. we have to be treated like human being. >> agencies say they were not aware of the problems until she returned home. the agency was accused of not

provides enough evidence. >> at a demonstration another woman came forward saying she was abused by the same employer. >> they beat me hard. sometimes they used their hands or feet or a feather duster. >> with evidence growing, the hong kong government promised to system up monitoring. the police are coordinating with interpol to hear her testimony. they'll find a family distraught at what happened. >> i would like to sue the company for the cost of treatment to my daughter. we ask that my daughter's salary and insurance be paid. i want the people to be prosecuted. >> a woman barely recognisable from the one that moved to hong kong hoping for a better living. >> egypt's council announced the results of a new constitution,

saying more than 90% voted in favour of the constitution. turn out was 28%. more than 20 million cast their ballots. it was widely boycotted by the muslim brotherhood and other groups. >> al jazeera is calling for the immediate release of journalists mohamed fadel fahmy, baher mohamed, and correspondent peter greste, who have been held without charge for 22 days. they are accused of spreading lies harmful to state security and joining a terror group. al jazeera says it is fabrica d fabricated. the other two journalists have been detained for the past it five months. >> one of ghana's best-known journalists died in london. the president of ghana said on twitter, "our nation has lost

one of its finest ambassadors", he was a presenter on bbc news and the focus on africa program. he joined b b.c. world radio after winning the ghana award for the first time. >> there are claims that some men are taking the law into their own hands. a senior police officer says some areas are where officers are never called. >> in the predominantly muslim suburb a community force is on the beat. working alongside of the police, the group dismisses claims that some communities dish out justice on their own. >> we report things to the police always. there's nothing. you know, the law... >> they responded to claims to

the police constab u lairy. there are cities in the midlands where police never go because they are never called. they never hear of trouble because the community deals with that on its on. they have their own community justice. the place don't know what injustices are being perpetrated. it could be anything from low level crime to murder. they referred to hon your killings as an example, where a woman is murdered for shaving her family. some say winter is out of touch. >> it there's imperical evidence, to make a remark as the inspector for police is highly irresponsible. it's not constructive. this is what happens when you appoint somebody. >> the west midlands police dismissed windsor's remarks saying reports of hate crimes

have risen. others that there's truth to windsor's claims. >> the iranian and kurdish women's organizations did not want to appear on camera but said such violence is a problem. the group works with south asian and middle easterb communities and says the police are bad at responding to the women who do ask for help. >> an invitation has been issued to the inspector. >> see the work we are doing. >> rather than criticising us. >> criticising everybody. >> all agree community trust in the police is vital to ensure crimes are reported and avoid vigilante crimes on the street. >> three palestinians have been wounded after a rocket was fired in northern gaza.

a wounded belonged to the military wing of the group. a passing child was hit by shrapnel. those targeted were responsible for recent rocket attacks onnize ray. >> the rising cost of living in brazil was an issue that drove thousands on to the streets. six months later the government is trying to stop. >> it's summer in brazil. the summer is not the only thing that has people hot under the colour. the price index shows inflation running at 6%, confirming what ordinary civilians know. >> translation: you can't buy anything any more. you don't have enough for a beach chair water or a snap. >> in rio people don't need

statistics, they can measure inflation at the beach. >> an easy way to calculate is with the price of a coconut. two years ago it cost between three and four re--is, and now it's five. >> at this stall, it's six. prices are rising higher than elsewhere, fanned by carnival, the upcoming world cup, and the olympics. >> rio de janeiro, for example, can have above average inflation because large events will take place, putting upward pressure on real estate services and so on. >> the threat of high inflation is not new. where in 1990 frieses went up 3,000%. the government's inability to reduce the rate after raising interest rates and controlling regulated prices is bad news for the president. who is loping to be rech lected

in october. some economists recommend belt tightening. >> you have to heavily reduce public expenditure, but not investment in infrastructure, which is needed. >> such bitter medicine may not be expedient. for the government taking the heat for inflation may be the better of two evils. at least until the elections. >> in the philippines, the death toll from flooding continues to rise. 37 people are dead after two days of rainfall. more than 13,000 have fled their homes. the weather is causing problems in the u.s. state of california, and it is struggling through its worse dry spell in a century, and the lack of water may damage the lucrative wine industry. >> wine makers are not panicking but are watching the drought closely.

to give you an idea of how serious the situation is, usually there would be green hills, but all we see is brown. there should be grass to my hips. we had a chance to speak to david. the family producing kav sav. he put a positive spin on the drought. >> if february and march - we do a typical rainfall and we start the growing season spring, break with a wet soil profile, the vines will grow and start the season off and grow well. and do their normal thing. so, you know, i feel like we'll be okay. >> so the worry is not about what is happening now, but what might happen in the near future. the vines are in a dormant stage. they don't need much water. what people are worried about is the future, we are halfway through the rainy season, and

they expect the water to collect in reservoirs and wells. if there is no water, there would be no water in july, august and september when the wine makers irrigate the vineyards, if there's no water and the drought continues. >> most street kids earn cash by selling vegetables, flowers and shoes. that may be about to change. >> they are orphans, they are homeless and they live by their wits. bangladesh's disadvantaged children live by saving on a daily basis. they can't save, because often it gets stolen. many spend on drugs and alcohol, until now. in the dusty backstreets an informal bank has been set up, allowing children to deposit their money and withdraw it whenever they want.

14-year-old mohammed earns $2 a day selling newspapers. using the bank he managed to save $15. he wants to start a computer business and says the bank enables him to protect his earnings. >> i can't trust anyone. if i ask someone to look after my money. they beat me and never give my money back. >> the local charity that set up the bank does not make a profit. it gives children their own withdrawal and deposit books and hope to expand the scheme. by saving the money they can making is of their lives and they'll get into the habit of saving. >> they want the scheme to be recognised as a form 58 banking system. as it's impossible for children without parentsar guardians to open the accounts, banking rules will need to be changed. >> we are encouraging banks so

accepted the save the children fund to accept their guardian. 1,000 children were involved. the rest survived day to day with little hope. if the scheme takes off, many may have a future to look forward to. >> the 2014 dakar rally reached a colourful finale after two gruelling rings of racing. it started at the atlantic port city in argentina. almost 10,000km later it ended at the pacific port city. ross shimabuku was at the finish line. >> this is the first time the chilean city has hosted the final stage of the dakar rally. they gave it a rousing welcome.

these are the survivors, just over 200 cars, motorcycles trucks and quads from the 438 that left the argentine city two weeks ago. most agree that the dakar is the most gruelling of rallies, 10,000km of racing over the toughest terrain, testing the drivers, riders and their machines. this is the fun bit, the easy part. the drivers and riders are welcome. always their goal as they drove across the deserts, through mountain passes in rivers, in argentina, and chilli. the dakar born in europe and africa has become a truly international event. mani winning the car race, his compatriot taking the bike title. a russian team taking the truck

category, and a chilean clinching the quad race. >> if you want to find out more about the dramatic race or sports news or news that you have been hearing or watching, log on to the website. trying to give hollywood a run for its money. i'm ali velshi, and this is "real money." >> this is "real money," and you are the most important part of