>> hello, welcome to another news hour. coming up in the next 60 minutes: >> more air strikes in gaza as benjamin netanyahu tells the israeli cabinet that the military offensive may take a long time. >> this is the scene in gaza right now where people in the north have been told to lead ahead of more israeli air strikes. >> russia threatens ukraine with

irarrearsable consequences after a cross border shelling incident. >> meeting families of the school girls kidnapped by boko haram in nigeria. >> we are counting down, footballers will be hoping in argentina to stop germany. >> israel's prime minister benjamin told his cabinet the offensive on gaza may take a long time. israeli fire power hob pounding gaza for six days now and the number of deaths keep mounting. 166 palestinians have been killed. of those, 29 are children below

the age of 16. 19 of the casualties have been women. this is the scene right now. live on gaza's border with israel as air strikes have been continuing throughout sunday. the deadliest single strike since israel began its offensive killed at least 18 people. gaza's police chief was of the target. he's now in critical condition. most of the dead were members of his family. aljazeera reports from gaza. >> shortly after the attack, the search for survivors and the dead. this rubble was once the house of gaza's police chief. he survived the assault and is believed to be in stable but critical condition. many of his family were killed. a request i combination of heavy machinery and bare hands were used to try to get inside. officials are in know doubt that the house was deliberately

targeted by israeli forces. >> it's a new massacre against our people in the gaza strip. this time it was the house of the family. the house us nearby the mosque. people were trying to get out of the mask off the ramadan night prayers but suddenly saw the house under intense shelling. >> officials say this incident has caused the greatest loss of life since israeli army began its attack on gaza last week. special forces raided a site used to launch long-range missiles at israel. it was an intense night of air strikes. by daylight, the damage was clear. the fires of the early morning were still smoldering. >> the israeli army has told people in the north of gaza to leave their homes. they'll launch an operation there to clear the area of hamas's weapons exhibits. aid agencies have opened

multiple schools here in gaza city to provide aid for the thousands expected to heed that call. >> we are mon forking the situation in jerusalem. the warning given to people in the north and this attack that killed 18 people, why would gaza's police chief have been a target? >> before he was police chief, he was member of hamas. israeli is targeting people involved in hamas in charge of firing rockets. certainly he was a figurehead, a major man here, chief of the entire gaza strip. i think that is a message there, 60 members of his family were killed along with him.

that is something that is actually in line with the narrative that we've been seeing here of the israeli attacks, all targets members of the hamas at the islamic jihad, also businesses, operations that may be funding them or being funded by any of those groups. of course, as we've seen, many, many civilians, actually the majority of dead are civilians in this conflict. many times when they target one of these individuals that they charge with being involved in attacking israel with rockets, many of their families die alongside with them. this is why we've seen that toll increase. i have to tell you also, we just came back from one of these schools here run by the u.n. agency. a couple hundred families arrived from the north from heeding that call from the israeli army to move away. certainly not the exodus that was perhaps expected and also we haven't really heard a real campaign from the israeli army along that border, so people are

sort of in anticipation and fear about what's going to happen, but that hasn't really kicked off yet. >> there has been an israeli incursion into gaza already overnight, wasn't there? >> overnight, we heard it around 1:30, 2:00 in the morning, very heavy shelling from the israeli naval vessels. hamas saw small boats approaching the coast further along the north there, along the beach, where israeli commanders were trying to come into gaza. hamas said they repelled them. the israeli army say they managed to successfully strike a long-range missile area. they say that the israeli commanders, four of them suffered light wounds and that they managed to kill three of the fighters that confront's them, so certainly, it is something that shows that they are willing to perhaps do a quick in and out.

this is something that over the years they have done. there are incursions along the border. they are short in and out, but certainly the ground invasion that people are concerned about here, because it is already so dire under the current situation last night was an incredibly tense night of air strikes. people are concerned about that, but it's not something that we've seen happen yet. as we said earlier, the israeli cabinet has been meeting. they say it's going to be a long offensive, but i think israel would first choice prefer to keep that omission from the air. >> let's talk more about that israeli cabinet meeting. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu saying this is going to be a long operation. what did he have to say about that operation where israel marines entered gaza on the ground through the beach? >> well, the only official clarification or official recognition that this event took

place was a statement from the israel military who merely said that there was an activity where israeli commandos raided a long rain launching night. it fell to the gaza police authorities to fill in the gaps on that and explain how the israeli commanders were seen going up the beach into gaza. there have been questions in the israeli media today about why it was necessary for them to do that when every other missile site they wanted to strike, they've done it from the air. that cabinet meeting today, weekly cabinet meeting unusually, what happened in that meeting has been embargoed and we're not going to be told. we don't know when we will be told what the contents of that cabinet meeting was, however, before it started, israel's prime minister, benjamin netanyahu took an opportunity to have a go at an old enemy, iran, which it partly blamed for this

blade effort flare up with hamas. >> today, the foreign ministers are meeting and will discuss the question of how to handle iran's nuclear program. i'm asking them to remind them the one who is fighting with hamas is iran, arming hamas is iran. it is crucial that iran not reach the ability to produce a nuclear weapon. if it happens, it will be several million times worse. >> there have been calls for the evacuation of foreign nationals. who would be evacuated and from before? >> well, that's already started. there's a large flurry of activity in the northern border between gaza and israel this morning, upwards of 800 foreign

nationals and gazaens who hold dual nationalities organized by the u.n. these are up to 21 countries of people who work in some of the few consulates who remain, people who work for aid agencies and dual nationals, all of those brought out and telling the tales and hardships spending the last week or so in gaza. >> many thanks indeed, live in jerusalem. >> the style army said it's been giving warnings of air strikes on gaza. evidence is mounting that some people have not been given enough time to get out of their homes before a missile hits. we have a report. >> inside this home on the right, a 6:00 a.m. phone call from israeli intelligence carries a terse warning. get out. a neighbor records what happens next in this mobile phone video.

[ explosions ] >> a warn rocket from an israeli drone strikes the roof, then this: [ explosion ] >> 1:10 later, this is all that was left. this is increasingly attacking from the israeli military where a little over a a minute can mean the difference in your family's life or death. >> somehow, every member of the family makes it out alive. neighbors acknowledge some of them work for hamas. >> anyone who does this is not normal. there should be retaliation for everything they do, but we hope things calm down. war brings war. >> in some cases, neighbors say there was no warning. five were killed by an air

strike friday in the egyptian border town of rafa. >> they have no idea. the israeli's gave no warning to evacuate from the building. they didn't send a warning rocket. >> the israeli army calls these houses military operational sites. the neighbors call them friends' homes. few institution are left untouched. this is what's left of the mosque where an air strike injured 22. >> they hit more than 22 government buildings. we don't know why strehl's attacking these buildings. >> late saturday, the brigades, the military wing of hamas warns it will strike tel aviv with a new, more powerful rocket. the israeli army says the iron dome defense system explodes three midair, a fourth they say lands harmlessly in a field. the israeli army warns tonight we will send message to say northern gaza residents urging them to leave their homes for

their own safety. it is unsafe to be near hamas. >> with more rockets on the ground out of gaza and heavy strikes from air and sea, neither side at the moment seems to be talking about a ceasefire. aljazeera, gaza. >> >> a spokesman said the military does take every precaution to warn remembers don't leave before a target is hit. >> the israeli army analyzes everything on a case by case basis. we take steps to warn residents and civilians in the area of an incoming attack. we've used cell phone calls, recorded voice messages, text messages, and leaflets that have been dispersed by air to warn civilians of incoming attacks beforehand. israel takes a number of steps to limit and prevent civilian casualties and the organization to blame for this is hopple mass.

hamas places their terror infrastructure, launching rocket sites in the centered of civilian centers, in homes and houses. once these are used for military purpose, they become legitimate military targets and israel will do whatever it takes, whatever necessary to prevent the launching of rockets into israel. at this stake, there have been primarily air attacks, but israel will and if necessary take whatever steps to stop the rocket fire and that includes any available techniques, weapons and personnel. again, the ultimate purpose is to stop the rocket fire and return the quiet to the south. since the start of the operation, there have been more than 800 rocket attacks fired into israel into civilian populations in cities, towns and israel, the israeli army will do whatever it takes to stop that rocket fire and deal a decisive blow against hamas to limit and destroy their terrorist infrastructure and the rocket launchers to protect israeli civilians. it's important to note that the

palestinian civilians in the gaza strip are also suffering. it is hamas using them as human shields to prevent the israeli army from destroying hamas. hamas is using them as a shield to fire at israeli civilian populations in israel. it is hamas to blame. >> there's full coverage on our website. there you'll find a live blog with updates around the clock and video from our teams on the ground there. you'll find it all at aljazeera.com. >> still to come here on the news hour, ramadan in the rubble, syrians in aleppo have served among the fasting despite the ongoing fighting there. >> meet the kenyan vigilant tees hoping that bows and arrows will keep their communities safe. >> in sport, another blow for brass still, as they are humiliated by the netherlands in their final world cup game.

>> russia has threatened ukraine with irarrearsable consequences after a cross border shelling incident. a man was reportedly killed inside russia, but kiev is denies that the attack happened. russia's foreign ministry warned that it will respond. aljazeera has more from donetsk. >> we were outside the western suburb of donetsk where six civilians were killed early saturday morning opinion since we've been here in the last 90 minutes, we have seen and heard some incoming mortar rounds. you can see the blooms of smoke over my shoulder. we were in the village just before we retreated out here mainly because the check points, they told us to leave because they were expecting incoming rounds and in fact that happened after they told us to get out of

town. it's very tense because of the six civilians killed. there's been other fighting between donetsk and the russian border. there are other civilian casualties, as many as seven. there's a very tense situation around donetsk, because this is where there is an jim pending and expected battle of some sort. right now very tense as this movement comes forward. there is still fighting going on. >> at least three people of killed in a battle near libya's main airport, fighting breaking out around tripoli's international airport. explosions and gunfire left 11 wounded. some flights have had to be canceled. >> iraq's parliament have briefly met and adjourned again until tuesday. some members refused to attend, others were stranded by a sand storm. it means that there's still no

government in iraq. we have the latest from baghdad. >> due to bad weather, the parliamentary session that was supposed to begin at mid-day has been canceled until foods. the kurdish m.p.'s due to fly in were unable to make their flight because of the sand storm that you can see behind me. that parliamentary session now postponed until tuesday. it does look like there is some agreement on the appointment of the speaker of the house, a key position. once they agree on the speaker of the house, it kicks in a constitutional pros that allows for 45 days to choose the next prime minister of iraq. it has been controversial, but it looks like there is agreement for the speaker of the house. we will find out more on tuesday when parliament meets once more. while this goes on, the islamic state made more gains, taking

over a town outside baghdad, they've also blown up a bridge there. they are still making problems for the iraqi army. also, on pro islamic state social media accounting, they are saying there is a battle for a refinery raging right now and they are able, the islamic state have been able to take over some positions on the outskirts of that refinery. so far, there's been no word from the government on either of the two attacks. >> in neighboring syria, the ancient city of aleppo has seen barrel bombs dropped there with devastating effects. >> it's an almost daily horror. the frantic scramble to find survivors and for some, the anguish of finding people they love among the dead.

the old city of aleppo has been a flash point in syria. for more than 10 months, the government used the in discriminant barrel bomb as its weapon of choice against rebel fighters. human rights watch said the crude bombs are wildly inaccurate with little chance of ever hitting their target. they have hit and kill hundreds of civilians. they continue to fall during the month of ramadan. >> ramadan days are full of blessings, but our lives are getting more difficult every day. the people of aleppo are holding their ground, no matter how much bashar al assad pounds us, destroys and murders us. these young children will grow up one day and continue our struggle. >> in the midst of the suffering, there have been moments of joy. what you see here is the head of a two-month-old baby dropped in the rubble of a bombed building. [ crying ] >> the 16 hours rescuers

frantically dug through the debris to reach a baby girl and pull her out. it's a miracle, he cheers. her injured mother was rescued soon after. the video put out by a group calling itself the aleppo civil defense cannot be independently verified. despite the hardship, many in aleppo say they will observe ramadan. after a day without food or water, the faithful break their fast. the market has produce for those who can afford it. relief are for males for those who cannot. >> afghanistans have a deal aimed at breaking the deadlock

over the presidential ballot. >> the break through, presidential candidates finally in agreement on a process to evaluate the vote that is will decide the next president. in kabul's old city, the effect was almost immediate, prices dropped a fraction and the afghan currency strengthened against the dollar. a shopkeeper said people feel more confident. >> now that there's a political solution, are you much happier? >> people are very happy now. they want a unified government and peace all over afghanistan. our biggest worry was security. we were concerned that a civil war would be repeat. >> at least for today, that tension is gone, he says. his reunderstood optimism for a stable and secure afghanistan. >> this is where people come to buy the staples of life, cooking oil, rice, sugar. shopkeepers say business has been stagnant for month because of the political uncertainty. now a few hours after the deal,

they think things are moving again. >> unloading sugar from pakistan, shipments had slowed to a trickle in recent weeks and there were fewer jobs. he hopes that will change. >> the news didn't affect just my life. it affected us all. i don't care who takes power. we just want to know our future. >> it will take a few weeks to review 8 million blots. inauguration has been delayed until later in august. after months of concern, news of the deal to move forward has been enough to give afghans hope for now. jennifer glass, aljazeera, kabul. >> weather have extremes in parts of europe with flooding in some places, bush fire in other. here to tell us more is our meteorologist. >> everything but the kitchen sink, maybe we can find the kitchen sink, as well. let's take a look at the bad weather over the northern parts of europe, a lot of clouds there, then works back round through into parts of western

germany. that's where we've seen some of the heaviest downpours over the last couple of days. these pitches are from very near frankfurt and shows you just how bad the flooding situation became there as the water rose very quickly. while we've got the flooding in the northern parts of europe down towards the south, that's where we've the wildfires and this fire is raging quite close to athens. it's being fanned by some very ferocious winds. over the next few days, obviously we need rain in the southeast and no rain over germany. unfortunately, as we head through monday, there's not going to be a great deal of help. the rain is going to be heavy and is going to be over germany and parts of italy. ahead of that system, there will be a couple of showers for the southeast, but there's better news for greece on the horizon, because this system is pushing southward, so forests in greece, including athens, there's likely to be showers tuesday and wednesday, as well. the western parts of europe,

always looking for sunshine, paris and london look brighter for tuesday. >> meeting with families of kidnapped nigerian school girls, who's abduction caused an international outcry. the education activist is lending her support to the bring back our girls campaign. the girls were kidnapped 90 days ago by armed group boko haram. she was shot in the face in 2012 because of her support for female education. >> they are my sisters, and i'm going to speak up for them before i leave and i'm going to participate actively in bring back our girls campaign to make sure they are safe and continue their education. thank you so much to you brave parents for speaking up for your daughters. you are not ignoring it. for you, their life is precious. thank you so much for your great

work and for such kindness that you have for your them and being such brave parents. >> she chose to spend her 17t 17th birthday in nigeria to draw attention to the fact that 66 million girls around the world are out of school. she said the world can an should do better. she is drawing attention to the polite of the abducted school girls taken by boko haram in april here in northern nigeria. she met with the families of the abducted girls. she is also meeting with girls who managed to escape that abduction. on monday, she's giving her speech and meeting with the president. her fund is making its largest pledge to ais that your girls in northern nigeria have a safe and quality education. >> the kenyan coast have seen a series of attacks in recent weeks with more than 80 people killed there in violence.

at least 69 people have been arrested in an ongoing operation by security forces in the area. as we report now, people there are choosing to take security in their own hands. >> these are members of kenya's military and police at the scene of the latest attack along the coast. they analyze messages left behind by the gunmen. more troops have been sent into the forest to pursue the attackers, but it's not easy. >> we can't deny that it is a challenge. >> the armed group seems to be

attacking, easily blending into the forest. here they ambush a mosque and set fires to school buildings. >> this is a classroom they burned. the attackers were looking for supplies. they stole food from the school's store, medical supplies from the village dispensary and guns from home guards protecting civilians. >> he and his friends decided it's hard enough, they arm themselves with bows and arrows. >> there's no security here. we are by ourselves. that's why we have decided to carry these. >> 50 kilometers away, more than 60 people were killed last month, men were targeted. here, they've also formed vigilante groups. they patrol their neighborhoods

and warn people of any strangers in the area. they've asked to us hide their identity for security reasons. >> we don't want to steal from anyone. we have no grudges with anybody. this is just for our own protection. >> the government says it's now in control of security in the county, but these people are taking no chances. they say they were caught unaware before. it won't happen again. aljazeera. >> we're approaching the midway point on this news hour. still to come on the program, we'll hear from a fisherman in thailand who said he was enslaved to catch seafood for western dinner tables. >> reporting from a landlocked country selling into the discerning japanese market. >> lebron james holds court in

rio a day after announcing his departure from the miami heat. we'll have sport in 15 minutes..

>> it's business as usual in this market in the south, known for its fishing and salt industry, loved by locals and visitors alike for the fresh curd produced here. it has been home to the

president's family for generations. they hunt for dirty dealings and bribes. big building projects are spinninging up everywhere. highways lead to the new international airport, but a new convention center, a hospital, a water tower, and a $1.5 billion shipping facility. >> behind me, you can see two ships in the no support that is actually still being built. here a few weeks ago a group of politicians arrived on what they described as a fact finding mission they were pelted by eggs with supporters of the government and the local mayor appeared, willing what he later described as a plastic gun. >> china lent $400 million for the first phase of building and $810 million for the second to be built by a chinese contractor. >> when they say we will not let

you have any legislation to make deals transparent, what you are hiding? what you are hiding? >> almost 30 members of the president's extended family hold senior positions in the government, civil service and big business. it's estimated the penalty and his two brothers control around 45% of the budget. the son, captain of the national rugby team was elected to parliament four years ago. >> as the opposition cry foul play, the people can only hope the president's son delivers on his election promise.

>> it maybe landlocked, but the mountains are an important source of water for neighboring south africa. as we report, one local company said it's identified a potential business opportunity. >> water is the wealth, the mountainous kingdom is powered by hydroelectricity from the dam. it sells water to south africa. the surprise in the small landlocked country is a young but successful agriculture venture. most people said it would never work, but the fish is so good, all 1500 tons of it is exported to japan for sushi. >> it is grown in fresh water. we are in a fresh water feud. almost mineral water in terms of its quality. it gives us a unique tasting and textured product.

>> workers clean the fish tanks 24 hours a day. many were relocated because of the reservoir. their jobs are sustainable and valuable in a country where one in four people are unemployed. a laborer on the fish farms construction site now is studying for a certificate in agriculture. his ambition is encouraged. eventually, the owners want to hand the product over to the community. >> this is the final product distinned for the discerning japanese market. at the moment, it's exported whole, but there are plans to start fileting it here, creating lots more jobs. >> every month, the local chiefs are updated on the business and plans to expand it to meet the increasing demand from japan. >> the company reports back on sales and costs.

they've advised us to come up with other projects. we are looking into agriculture ideas. >> in the mounts, a community and company are working harmoniously thanks to the unlikely idea in a landlocked country that's proving successful. >> still to come here on the news hour: ♪ ♪ >> facing the music of rich finances, we report on fears for the future of the new york met. >> robin will be here with the sport and the countdown to sunday's world cup final between germany anda argentina.

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>> new york's famous metropolitan opera house may close within the next two years. managers claim they could go bankrupt unless drastic spending cuts are undertaken. the performers remain unconvinced. the fans of the met compromise on both sides. >> this season, the biggest drama as new york's metropolitan opera house is taking place off stage, with ticket sales and charitable donations down, management is engaged in an epic battle with the mets 16 unions over the budget. the general manager said the met will go bankrupt in two years without spending cuts. he said labor costs account for two thirds of the budget.

he wants a 16% pay cut from the unions and guarantee them payment for four performances per week. that struck the wrong tone with staff and musicians. by his union's estimates, the cuts are as high as 37% when you include changes to health care, sick leave and pensions. he has little faith in the figures quoted by the general manager. >> he's been saying a lot of different things in the press without giving much substantiation for them. we've asked for clarification for months now with no response. that leaves us skeptical about what's going on. >> there's skepticism over the management the lavish spending, like this poppy field built for a recent production. critics say it's time for both sides to give way. >> this means perhaps some flexibility on union agreements, but also cuts in management salaries for senior management.

they have to do it. secondly, budgeting in a realistic way so that you bring down the annual budget, and you build up the endoubt. it's the only way to save the met. >> similar budget battles ever forced other opera companies to close, but here at the met, neither side appears willing to compromise. staff contracts are due to expire at the end of the month, leaving opera fans to wonder if the show will go on. aljazeera, new york. >> we have sport. there's only football on later. >> actually, the big one's on later. thank you very much. just one game remains to decide the world cup champions. in under five hours from now, argentina kicks off against germany, germany bidding to become the first european to win on south american soil and to lift the trophy for the first time since 1990 when they beat

argentina. these two teams met four years earlier, as well, that occasion in 1986 was the last time the argentines tasted success. >> we will give everything, as we have always done. we've worked, sacrificed and humility. i like to always say give before receiving, give before demanding. we are very happy and satisfied with the way we have been improving and i'm very happy also of the joy of the people and for being able to give them such joy. >> this team is not only one player, if you think that, you would be making a mistake. this team has other excellent defensive players. the team does not live for one player alone, although he can also be a player who can be decisive in every game.

>> the final day is here. we never thought we'd see it come. what's the atmosphere like in rio? >> well, it's over five hours to kickoff, so it's relatively quiet in copacabana. i promise you that will change, because i've seen a lot of argentina shirts. not all fans have tickets. a lot will watch it on the screens here and they're going to make a lot of noise. they made a lot of noise throughout the night, i can tell you. even outside team hotels, there was noise from maybe brazilian fans. the argentina fans have been making a lot more noise. yes, there are german fans, too, but this is really set up to are argentina's day. can they do it on the pitch? imagine the pain of being a

brazilian having to watch this today. they want a majority, a german win. >> is there a bit of underestimation of the quality of argentina. >> are germany really favorites? people have got to get things into context. yes, germany beat brazil, a terrible brazil team on the day 7-1, but they also were outplayed by algeria. they also struggled against ghana. they weren't that convincing against the u.s.a. you don't know for sure that germany are going to be at their best. i think this is more about argentina. i've got to stick with the fact that the south american team is more likely to win. i think they have been impressive and underrated. they haven't been conceding goals. i think you can say that

argentina's run to the final is almost as impressive as germany. >> should we expect a more entertaining match here? there have been upsets, surprises entertainment. >> it's been incredible, hasn't it, the world cup? i think that anything can happen, i think when you go into the game, we shouldn't expect it to be ridiculously entertaining. now i've said that, it will probably be 2-2 after 10 minutes, but really, this is the world cup final. there is so much for these teams to gain. neither has won the world cup for over 20 years. with this world cup, i mean, it's been incredible. >> expert insight and analysis, thanks a lot for that, lee. >> let's go to buenos aires and speak with argentine analyst.

what's it like there this morning? >> amazing. 40 million people are waiting for the game. it's five hours away and nobody can wait for it to start, as soon as possible. >> argentina found a way to the final after less than inspiring performances along the way, winning ugly game two of the final. do you think this team is capable of rising to germany's level? >> i think they are. the team has been improving from game to game. there were many doubts about the defense before the tournament started and they have proved that they can do it. i mean, they've been for almost four games, i think they definitely can rise to germany's

level. >> paint us a picture, how significant would a win be for argentina? >> it would be huge. i mean, put it into context, it's in brazil and americana, i think this can be potentially argentina's biggest win ever, even bigger than 1986. the rival is the same, but the context, the plays, it's in south america, it's brazil's tournament, i think it could be potentially argentina's biggest win ever. >> thank you very much for that insight. football journalist live for us from the capitol, buenos aires. >> brazils miserable conclusion to the world cup was compounded by the dutch winning 3-0, handing brazil back-to-back defeats. we have a report. >> it was a game the netherlands

coach didn't want to play and brazilians were hoping would give them redemption. the game had barely begun when the netherlands first attack resulted in a penalty. in the second minute, the incident appeared to have an outside the box with silva lucky to escape with just a yellow card. making it 1-0, things got worst for the host nation. 2-0 at the break. brazil had chances in the second half. dragging his shot wide, the knelter lands completed the win in injury time, making it 3-0. the departing coach sent away with one final win as host brazil finished with more

heartache. >> another sports star in brazil ahead of the world cup final, lebron james, the cleveland cavaliers newest recruit has been holding court in rei don't know, after announcing he was leaving the miami heat and returning to his old team, cleveland. >> yeah, i think it's finding time for myself, it's a place that i'll be home, be able to represent for the family and my friends and those fans, and it gives me an opportunity to reunite with one of my favorite teammates, anderson. i'm looking forward to the challenge. >> eliminated in the world cup final, alternated between the german yellow, red and black and the light blue of the argentina

flag. >> we'll have an update in a little over two hours from now. we countdown the kickoff between germany and argentina. of course all of the brazil 2014 updates on our website, as well. there's also a special info graphic looking at the world cup history between these two sides and their path to the final. check out aljazeera.com/brazil2014. also a live blog counting down to the final and reports from around the world. thanks for watching. >> do you have to remain impartial, or who are you rooting for? >> germany. >> me, too. sorry, argentina. here to update you with the latest news in just a couple of moments, but that's it for the news hour. thanks again. anks again.

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