>> hello from aljazeera headquarters in doha. this is the news hour. coming up in the next 60 minutes, they already have two major cities, now rebel fighters in iraq say baghdad is next. the government scrambles to take control. the fighting trigger add huge exodus, hundreds of thousands have left their homes in fear. >> just hours to go, the countdown begins in brazil for

the football word cup. we'll be live in rio. >> could science fiction become fact? japan's multi-million dollar project to build killer robots. >> we do start in iraq where the government is struggling to battle fighters from the ice lambic state of iraq, isil. the group controls two major cities, mosul and tikrit. al-malaki has failed to declare a state of emergency, not enough politicians turned up for a session to vote it through. iran's president has weighed in on the crisis. he says his government will tackle fighters in neighboring iraq but hasn't gone into any details. >> on the ground, fighters from isil say they'll now march to the capital, baghdad. we have correspondents covering

every angel of the story. we are live in baghdad, and in northern iraq where hundreds of thousands are seeking refuge. we are in beirut, looking at the attempt to link syria with iraq. let's talk about the latest political developments from baghdad. the fact that al-malaki didn't get the state of emergency, what happened? >> not enough people turned up to vote to push this through. they needed a 50% plus one, that's 166 to turn up. it was a political move. those that didn't turn up made sure that this state of emergency wasn't declared. it was hugely criticized by soon any politicians, saying the prime minister has enough powers to be able to deal with this, if only he reached out to the

sunni's and to the kurds. he hasn't done that and that's why he's in this position. he was faced with no other position than to adjourn the vote. reaction was swift from the camp. one of the senior aids was very blunt. he said why don't we push this state of emergency law through anyway now. they can't do that, it is unconstitutional. it goes to show you how angry many in the prime minister's camp are. >> it certainly makes you wonder what sort of power al-malaki has now fight the war in his country, what sort of support. >> if you ask many politicians here, they say he controls the ministry of the interior, the ministry of defense. he has his key people in deep state institutions. he has control. he has the ability to do this. what he wants more are these

sweeping pours. he wants particularly power to arrest and detain and that's one of the reasons the state of emergency didn't go through, because people were worried that he would use that against his opponents. let's take a look at what's going on in mosul. mouse selma quieted down quickly. isil fighters have made a military parade through the street, asking people to come back to work, to open shops. we're hearing from people the isil is treating them with respect. that's really something quite surprising, given the reputation, the fearsome reputation that isil have, but there is an ideological divide that's begin to go peek through. what we're seeing is a division of the isil group. a lot of the people fighting under that banner aren't isil proper. we have a number of sunni groups that are fighting under that banner and they're the ones in mows sell. they said they want to bring the fight to baghdad for regime

change here in baghdad. >> let's go to northern iraq. i believe there's been fighting there between the kurds and members of the isil. what happened? >> not exactly where i am, but in two towns, that fighting happened yesterday evening and lasted for several hours. what has happened prior to that is that the iraqi army when it evacuated those areas in mosul had also evacuated those bases in those towns, which are along the so-called disputed areas between the kurds and the arabs of iraq. the forces which are kurdish forces moved in to make sure none of the military hardware

would fall to the who understands of the isil and those and its allies. according to one of the sources we talked to, they seem to understand that the isil did not understand there were no more iraqi army per se soldiers in those bases. there was a big fight between the two sides, but the bases were held and the isil left. now this is a situation that's really concerning the kurds here, all these bases that are being evacuated even in kirkuk is full of military hardware. just one base evacuated, they find 400 armored vehicles and tanks which are sophisticated tanks given by the americans to the iraqi army. it is the position at the moment that we will not go on the attack, we are in self defense, but in our disputed areas and

all the areas where there is a kurdish presence, we will make sure that none of these bases and none that have hardware falls into the hands of the isil or its allies on the ground. >> i'm intrigued to know what sort of impact this is having on the massive exodus of those internally displaced people, something like 500,000 of them. >> absolutely. according to aid agencies, at least half a million. according to the kurdish authorities here, more than half of that, 300,000 have already made their way in the kurdish region, about 100,000 are in the area of the capitol region and the rest further north. yesterday, we were standing at this same so the. there were much more cars and vehicles and people trying to get in. that has slowed a little bit. there is still people trying to get in, but that's because most of them have already left.

>> it's a long wait under the scorching sun. cars stretched for kilometers. the searches are slow. this is the only road to safety for iraqis who have fled mosul sips the city fell into the hands of isil. some took at much as they could with them. others just made their way by foot. >> the battle started in our neighborhood. our men didn't attack civilians, they were just fighting the army. we don't know who they are. we left because there is no water or electricity in our area. >> an estimated half million people left their homes, the vast majority hope to go across into the kurdish region. >> this is a logistical and security matters. priority is given to families or those with connection to the kurdish region, but everyone has to register. >> single males are not allowed

in. there is fear that members of the isil could in if i am trail the north among the flow of refugees. there's evidence that at least some iraqi soldiers made their way here. they have been the main target of the isil so far. there is fear among people here. this man would not give his name or show his face. >> the armed men are controlling the city. the ones who are there know are from mosul, but those who defeated the army were from elsewhere. what can malaki do? >> many fear air power over the city like in other parts of iraq where the fighting with isil is on going. the kurdish regional government has put its forces on high alert, bracing for a bigger in

flux of people in the days to come. >> let's take a closer look at isil. it says its ultimate goal is the creation of an islamic state linking syria and iraq. as we mentioned earlier, they are now reported to be planning an advance on the capitol, baghdad. they took control of tikrit wednesday as long as the home to a large oil refinery. the group took control of iraq's second city of mosul. isil claims parts of anbar province including the main cities they've been fighting for months in neighboring syria and now control two cities. we know they want to join syria and iraq to control those countries to have an islamic state. is that what we're looking at

now? >> that is their goal. in the past three years, this goal has a chance to be achieved. before the syrian crisis started, groups like isil linked to al-qaeda was on the run, financial support drying up. they had a problem struggling to recruit new people. with the arab spring, there was no much expectation that they saw another way of change other than al-qaeda, which is popular revolution, but with the arab spring failing to bring real change, groups like isil have flourished. in syria specifically, the power vacuum, the fact that they became the most vigorous effective group in fighting the regime of bashar al assad gave them a lot of publicity. most of the foreign fighters flocked to syria joined the isil. a lot of the financial support from regional especially arab

country that is came to groups in syria's fighting went to these groups, because they proved they were very effective. that became a cycle. they grew more powerful and stronger, but also became a target. that's why they probably also feel they need to expand. they need the financial resources by controlling the oil fields in the region, and by their success in controlling mosul and other areas, they're going to get fresh volunteers who will see them as an effective tool not only fighting bashar al assad, but in this argument that they make, that this is a sunni drive. this is a sunni campaign to res the shia dominance in iraq and other places in the arab world. >> bashar al assad must be secretly loving this. he can say i told you so, i've been fighting terrorists and here they are. >> well, he is, and he has been making that point. allies of bashar al assad in lebanon have been making that

point that see, we told you and the only way for the west and u.s. to combat such radical groups is to talk with bashar al assad and make deals with him, better than these groups. it's a tricky situation, because the isil is growing stronger with this campaign, with this new success it's had. this is a lot of weapons, including hum vees and helicopters and some of these weapons have already been moved into syria across the border. before bashar al assad on a p.r. level may be winning the argument, but on the ground, they're going to be stronger in fighting him. >> there's much more to come here on the aljazeera news hour.

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>> you just mentioned a fourth. there was a third that came to light on tuesday. these two most recent cases, not much being said about them by the local authorities, keeping in mind kite a lot of sensitivity to them given that the last few weeks, so until they've got definitive answers on what may have happened, the nature of the crimes that might be responsible, we're unlikely to hear much more from them. however, we do have an update on the case that has perhaps raised the interest level in these two cases. that was the case of the two cousins allegedly raped and found hanging from a tree two weeks ago. their case is now transferred to the central bureau of investigation in india, which is a very, very toying move, suggesting that the authorities have moved this case over to the highest body to dispel fears on the part of the family or the communities of corruption or

influence of local officials. that's a development there. >> those pictures of those girls hanging from the tree, just so shocking. i believe it's played out in a high level business meeting with the chief minister. what was said in that meeting? >> absolutely. visiting the capitol, his focus and he's come into this today saying look, i'm all about the business here. i'm meeting top leaders from around the world, big time investors, who are eyeing my state, which is one of india's most populace and bigger states. however, at this conclave, he was approached about the security issue. let me read you quickly what he did have to say to the reporters. he suggested whenever somebody asks me about this, referring to law and order, i say it's a very important subject and the government's responsibility to he sure that it remains in good condition. law and order is fine and better than in many other states.

that is why the investors have come in large numbers. he's taken the security issue and put the focus right back on business, which is where he'd likely want to keep it. >> ok, thank you for that. >> pakistan's foreign minister that condemned the resumption of u.s. drone strikes in the country, 16 were killed in north witwaziristan. >> tribal forces are saying that several senior commanders of the outgoing were killed. it does little to help pakistan

achieve peace in the region, as well as in pakistan, so the pakistan foreign office condemning that attack. as you mentioned, for almost six months. the u.s. suspended those strikes after the pakistanis asked that the u.s. stop those strikes. a strong condemnation from the foreign offers, although coming late, and some sources saying that there were senior commanders killed, however the outgoing taliban have made no comment and are not confirming the death of their commanders. >> the drone strikes happened days after the pakistani taliban killed many in the airport, leaving peace talks in doubt. >> just minutes before the attack on pakistan's busiest

international airport, this man talked to his brother. he said he would be home soon. minutes later, his brother watched the attack on t.v. after failing to get through to his brother's home, he went to the hospital. >> i recognized him by his boots. those shoes i bought for him. >> he was gone, but it hears he died a hero, pushing colleagues out of the line of fire. >> it's a very difficult time for us. we can't do anything. i still feel like he'll be here any minute. i can't believe he's gone. i hope hold the government responsible for failing to protect him. >> the family isn't alone in their anger. many relatives of the 26 victims accuse the airport authority of criminal neglect. seven people died here in a cold storage unit, they were trying to hide from the attackers.

no one came to their rescue. the attack was one of the most audacious in years and lasted for hours. for more than 10 years, the pakistani taliban attacked naval bases, army headquarters and countless market squares, all in an attempt to destabilize the country. the movement is splintering, and both local and international groups have claimed responsibility for this attack. >> the attackers seem to be foreign nationals and we think just by looking at their features that they could have been altacs. >> it appears they are from pakistan's border with afghanistan. wednesday night, u.s. drones bombed the area, the first strikes this year. >> the latest attacks have scuttled the chances of dialogue with the pakistani taliban after infighting among them. with the action comes the risk of reprisal and the loss of more

innocent lives. >> pakistan says it's time for action. >> all this talk of negotiation is useless. there needs to be military action. the talibanizeation is toxic. >> i would do the same thing. >> willing to sacrifice to fight what he calls the enemies of pakistan. aljazeera. >> four u.n. peacekeepers have been killed in mali. ten people were injured, including four soldiers. the government declared war in may after rebels launch and offense in the city, killing soldiers and civilians. >> there is growing controversy with thousands signing a

petition against an appointment in you a began da based on the harsh sentences for home me schoolty. >> presiding over the u.n. general assembly, the world's parliament is a highly symbolic but mainly ceremonial role. the man chosen to lead the body next year is deeply controversial. applause as he is chosen without a vote, the selection done on geographical rotation and african countries already agreed he'd be their candidate. he has for years been foreign minister of uganda, a country with a patchy human rights record. signature visits point to a home homophobic law. there are allegations of corruption swirling around him. he may have a conflict of

interest. the newspaper black star drew up an on line petition opposing his selection. 13,000 people signed it. >> i think it's a tragedy for the u.n. it really diminishes the credibility of the u.n. this vote will go down at history as one of the worst votes in terms of electing a president of the general assembly. >> given your government's position on guy rights and the allegations that have been swirling about corruption concerning you personally, do you think you are the right person for this job? >> first of all, let me tell you this, that i have had a conspiracy by members of the opposition in our country both inside and outside who have tied to malign my name. i've never been found corrupt.

i believe that i should lead this organization for the next session. >> even countries vocal on the issue of human rights and corruption aren't speaking out much on the appointment of the new president. he was the choice of the african union and they don't want to force a row with the africans and uganda is an important regional player, providing peacekeepers to a number of missions on the continent. james bays, aljazeera at the beyond nations. >> it has been seven years in the makings with problems and controversy along the way, but in the coming hours, the fifa world cup will get underway in brazil. we are live from a neighborhood watch party in rio de janeiro. 30,000 people are going to turn up. what are the plans? >> absolutely, jane, this is a huge street party where 36 years

ago, a man brought down his little small television set, put it on the street here, was joined by a half dozen of his friends. it grew and grew and now is one of the largest parties, four people in the neighborhood in this middle class neighborhood, to come and watch the world cup games. they've done that for the last 36 years. was, it's been more than 50 years since they've actually had the world cup celebrated in their home country. although this inaugural match is going to begin in a little less than six hours in the city of sue paul, people here will be living and breathing every minute of it. a stage to my left will have a samba band playing. across the street is going to be a huge television screen, much larger than the original put on the corner here, so that thousands and thousands of people can watch the game and cheer for brazil, which will be

competing against croatia in this inaugural match. >> do you think everyone has forgotten the controversy leading up to this, putting it behind them and looking ahead and expecting to have a good time now? >> well, right where we are now, absolutely, but i wouldn't say that that's the case all over the country. in fact, there are demonstration that have been called for in practically all of the 12 host cities here in rio. there will be four or five different demonstrations here and sao paulo for money they say could have been better spread on health and education. there have been widespread allegations. eventually, people in this country adore football, and they're going to at least watch the game and enjoy it.

>> thank you very much for that. it's ahead of the kickoff, but we wonder what the weather will be like for fans and the rest of latin america today. >> looks glorious there at the moment, but sunshine isn't guaranteed at this time of year. i've got pictures to show you now, just on the point where brazil, argentina and paraguay meet. this is a fabulous national park with a beautiful waterfall, far big are than niagara. it is raging at the moment because of the amount of rain we've had. we've seen a phenomenal amount of wet weather here and the waters are higher than they've ever been before. it's been clear across this region. there's nothing more than a few flecks of light gray cloud over the last 12 hours. we are not seeing problems with the weather at the moment. that's how things should stay

throughout the rest of the day. very good news for the opening ceremony and that first match. however, it's not dry for all of us. you can see an area of rain from santiago towards buenos aires pushing north wards as we head through the next few days. behind it, it's going to turn cooler. buenos aires just 13 degrees. that will feel quite cool. rain pushes northward friday and we see heavy rain work its way into the southern parts of brazil. >> still to come, more on the crisis unfolding in iraq. >> the security meltdown in iraq is forcing a rethink of adjustment policy. the details on that just ahead. >> in sport, the new york rangers keep their stanley cup hopes alive. action from the nhl coming up later.

>> iran's president says his government will fight what he calls terrorism in neighboring iraq. iraq is struggling to combat fighters from isil. the group's captured two major cities, including mosul and tikrit. the violence forced half a million people to leave their homes. the