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as palestinians and israelis continue fighting. had a hams said it won't stop until it gets what it wants. the last day for turkish candidates to make their case aheacase to voters before they go to poll in. and african top fashion labels in london. >> so the u.s. president has vowed to continue to continue the fighting in iraq. he said that it will not be involved soon. he said that the government in iraqi needs to form an unity government to stop the threat.

>> we will take action to protect our people. we'll continue to provide military assistance as they battle these terrorists so the terrorists cannot establish a permanent safe haven. even as our attention is focused on preventing an act of genocide in helping the men, women and children to hel on the mountain, thousands have fled from their hopes, including many christians. this morning i spoke with prime minister cameron of the united kingdom and president hollande of france, i'm pleased both leaders support our action. >> tom, what else did the president say about u.s. involvement in the conflict in iraq and the reasons for this

extensive involvement? >> first of all, he said there was no plan for combat troops to return to iraq. there is no military solution to the problem facing the iraqi government, which he said must basically look at this advance, this dramatic advance as a wake-up call on composing acti a government and the implication here is that the iraqis under the administration of prime minister maliki has antagonized the sunni population in the iraq so that they drew support from elements of the sunni population in that country.

but in terms of the immediate situation the president couched his response to the teach to the yazidi religion groups who appear to be threatened by the islamic state as a humanitarian proposition, and again he said that it coo be a very difficult or complicated how to get them safe passage down from the mountains and into safe territory. again, the speculation here that there may an need for u.s. special forces to be involved in stages to provide transfer for that population. but the estimate estimated 40,000 people on that mountain, you can imagine it would an important operation, and the president did not say how it might be executed.

>> tom mcnamara with the late fest washington. >> a number of authorities have been dropping food and water to refu refugees isolated by the violence. it is what president obama called a potential genocide. and supporters of the prime minister rally in baghdad in nouri al-maliki's bid for a third term in government. now jane arraf in northern iraq, what are the points that barack obama made in his news conference many thames over is that the news government that is formed needs to be inclusive. how likely is that?

>> reporter: well, it depends on what you mean by inclusive, really. this is a very tough call and there are a lot of moving parts to this. one is u.s. airstrikes. the other is a prime minister who won't step down the demonstrations that we're seeing in baghdad. i would say the last time that there was spontaneous demonstration in iraq, demonstrations like that are politically planned or motivated. so it was an indication as president's repeated reference to an inclusive government that prime minister maliki is trying to hang on and it seems that the united states as well as others do not see it as beneficial. they were supposed to agree on friday. they were supposed to agree on sunday. now the main session of the parliament to agree will be moved to monday with no

indication that there will be an agreement. >> thank you very much, jane. we're getting news now. we're hearing that the islamic state militants surrounds and threa threatens to execute the yazidi. president barack obama said that the u.s. is there to support them against genocide. they are being threatened of execution. we'll get you more details on that as that comes in. it just highlights the situation in northern iraq, and the desperation that the minority are under at the moment. we'll be getting you more on

that as it comes in. we're going to move tonga disa where there seems to be no end in site to the fighting. hamas has released a statement vowing to control its war on israel until it has achieved it's goal. so far talks for another cease-fire have failed to reach erbi a deal. gaza health ministry said gaz 1903 olympics have been which would, the united nations said that 73% of those civilia are civilians. we're standing by in west jerusalem but first we have this

report from gaza. >> on the ground in gaza city, airstrikes like this may not be as frequent new but each one is as devastating the israelis say as long as rockets are fired from gaza they will continue to strike from the air. among the death on saturday are removed from the rubble of a mosque. while violence may b is lesson in intensity, the fear still has

everyone in its grip. >> we expect injured at any moment. >> dealing with many tragedies. these children are from an extended family in which 12 people have been killed. a baby and cousins mohammed and omar have all lost their mothers and their fathers are cedarly injured. an aunt will have to bring up the two brothers. >> it's very hard to do this. i have to leave my own home and children because my two nephews need me. >> reporter: this place does not change much from day-to-day. hardship and per reefment. little in the way of hope. andrew simmons, al jazeera, ga gaza.

>> kimberly, earlier there was machinations that earlier the israelis could rejoin talks in cairo. can you tell us what you're hearing about possible talks to extend the cease-fire agreement? >> it's still unclear whether or not that is going to take place. it's unclear whether the israeli delegation is going to participate. we're told that they should stay in place that something is about to happen. this according to the egyptian mediators. on the other hand we are told, and though this is unconfirmed reports about the israeli media. we're hearing that the delegation will not be returning to cairo as long as there is rocket fire. we can tell you that there has been rocket fire. 28 according to the israeli military. 28 local time. that is still unclear. the other thing that is unclear is that both sides may be considering what is called an undeclared cease-fire. that means neither side can agree to the terms that have

been discussed, but that they do not want to see continuation of fighting. result this is what is being considered. i can tell you it is still the jewish holy day of sh abot. that ends the nightfall. we hope to have clarification at that time in is there indication whether the israelis are going to be bracing for more rocket fire? what are you hearing about their next move? >> there really has been no word about the next move, and that's because again because of the jewish holy day of shabot should be ending at nightfall which is and a couple of hours, we should have better clarifications. but traditionally on the jewish holy day there is very little information that comes our. that's what we're dealing with right now. rumors an reports about the israeli media trying to sort that out. it's something that we hope will become clear very soon.

>> and sometimes quiet is a good thing. thank you very much. kimberly halkett in west jerusalem. >> an all quiet linked group in yemen has killed 14 government soldiers while traveling on a public bus. reports suggest that it had just taken place i. in attempt to stop the group from forming in the region. fighting in the province. fighters were killed during an airstrike. in syria ten people have been killed in aleppo. al jazeera is unable toferify these sixth you're looking at but they show the an after mast oaftermath of the attack. a helicopter dropped a barrel bomb tha on to their checks. there is still more to come on ankle.

rallies across the world to show solidarity in gaza. plus deep divisions, muslims and christians return to fighting in the western central african republic.

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the fighters have threatened to kill hundreds of the whyc yazidi unless they convert to islam. >> fighting is continuing in gaza as five palestinians are killed. to date 1900 palestinians and 68 israelis have been killed in the conflict. founder and executive of the iraq foundation for development of democracy in london and a political analyst. he said while u.s. airstrikes may help in the short term, a solution requires a shake up of iraqi politics. >> we need a political move by the iraqis so we can help but

not lead the help that the americans can do with kurds and call on the help of other countries, the u.n. in this instance president only said something important. hopefully that the government in the region will open change their mind. how will they change their mind? a government that is not totally siding with one group in the country against others. if they succeed in forming an inclue sufficient government the president declared from day one that all iraqi forces with the

exception of isil. >> rallies and protests taking place around the world in solidarity of palestinians in gaza. a gathering in cape town where archbishop desmond tutu spoke in support of the palestinians. >> thousands are taking part in this march. this is one of the biggest protests we're seeing here in south africa after weeks of similar marchs and rallies. south africans feel close to the palestinian cause and identify strongly with it. nelson mandela once compared the palestinian experience to the struggle of those in mix of race.

>> in palestinian they want freedom. freedom from humiliation, from persecution, from the unjust policies of israel. that is something that is unsufferable because it is a righteous cause. god created us for freedom. >> turkish presidential candidates are holding rallies head of historying vote. this will be the first time that the tourish people will be anti to directly vote for their president. >> finishing campaigns on a high, a massive crowd, massive turn out. and large part of that success

that erdogan managed to achieve. as he has grown in popularity he has become more authoritarian. he's accused of curbing freedom with temporary bans on social media twitter and youtube. he said those bans were necessary. the challenge however is if he is, indeed, to win is to ensure under his presidency that people are just as happy. >> in th >> a demonstration of port for libya's new parliament. these people took to tripoli's scare to back the political and constitutional arrangement that

has seen the particle located in bengahzi. they want an end to the violence which has grown in recent weeks. >> we're tear today in support of the house of representatives and it's legitimacy. we're asking for the fighting to stop. >> reporter: elsewhere in the same scare a rifle demonstration took place for those who want the parliament back in the capitol. >> we say that it is better to return to tripcally and make the hand over procedures and receive power, then it can go to bengahzi. >> in bengahzi itself several hundred people rallied. carrying libyan flags and those of the islamic state group. it's just one week since iowa highance of rebels took control

in the cities. >> the gap will widen between different factions of libyan society. we might witness more serious fighting. the international community should not be on one side or the other. they should be caring about the interests of the libyan nation. >> but at the moment there appears to be willing willingness on all sides to do that. >> a court in egypt has dissolved the freedom and justice department the political wing of the banned muslim brotherhood. the court also ordered the party's assets to be liquiditi liquiditied. they have sent thousands of muslim brotherhood supporters to jail. al jazeera is demanding the release of its journalist who is have been in prison for 224 dollars. mohamed fahmy, bader mohammed, and peter greste were all falsely accused of supporting

the muslim brotherhood. in june they were given seven years tenses, bader mohammed was given an extra three years. government works are trying to remove barricades in my done square. according to the top commander, some separatist commander, and that town is of strategic importance to both sides. it is close to a main supply route with russia. the ukrainian forces also claim in their words to have liberated three other towns here in eastern ukraine. the shelling of donetsk is also continuing on saturday.

we heard of shelling close to the airport. resident there is have expressed their concern again about the methods being used by the ukrainian forces. >> at least four people have been killed in protest across pakistan. demonstrators blocked the highway. they want the prime minister to reside. fighting in the central african republic has killed thousands of people and split communities along religious lines. one of the few places in the west where muslims still live but as we have reports many would leave if they could. >> they're clearing the ground in the hope that violence could return. there could be a while. the men get paid to do this, but they need to bring shoulders to protect them and there is hatred between some christians and muslims.

>> on both sides there are extra elements. they're attached they make sure that there is strong process. >> they have killed thousands of people, destroyed homes and divided the mining town of boda. the church is home to some of those displaced. there are 2,000 people living in this compound. they've been here for nearly seven months. they're all christians. they say they can't b leave because their homes have been destroyed. people need food, water, clothes and medicine. the church can't cope with the numbers. >> the ability for people to go back to their homes and live in piece. many children have been born here and living in the tents. they're trying to cope but it's unacceptable. people should not have to live

like in this boda. >> boda is a town west of the country where there are still success limbs left. >> we can't leave. we will all be killed. they will attack us on the road and chop us into pieces. it's happened to other people before. >> reporter: what began as a political conflict became ethnic and religious. french ropes help enforce the cease-fire but violence in the country proves that people are not so easy to forgive and forget. >> fashion week in london is showcasing the continent's brightist talents. simon mcgregorwood went to take a look. >> reporter: africa fashion week in london keeps getting bigger. there were two days of continuous cat shows.

some making debuts, and some well established. they come from every corner in africa. oon the fringes, dozens to create ex-oh porsche for their brands. the event's founder and driving force. >> african fashion evolution. you can't ignore it. it's everywhere. if you go in the mainstream shops, most of their prints are now inspire by africa. >> reporter: and bold colors and bold prints much of it with the ready to wear mass market in mind. this is about connecting the african designers but there is an acute sense here that any

future success or prophet need to feedback into african economies, and the people who work in them. a first timer here from sierra leone. she's ambitious but she has a very clear connection with her roots and with her responsibilities to the people back home who helped her. >> hopefully what i would love to do is to have like a tractry in sierra leone. at the moment i'm using a factory in poland. but what would be lovely is for me to build a factory in sierra leone and provide jobs to the people there. >> reporter: for all their talent to launch globally these designers still need a place like london as a platform. the challenge is to build sustainable businesses that feedback to the people that provide inspiration to ensure that their ideas are not exploited by big international labels, and that they can

deliver these african designs to the global market on their own. >> as a reminder you can always keep up-to-date with all our news on our website. to find that go to www.aljazeera.com. . >> it has become too expensive. the price tag is so scary to look at. >> cornell university's president says higher education is worths the cost though schools need to be run more efficiently. david skorton weighs in as well on skills training versus traditional education. >> the vast majority of people are making a living doing fine in the country without a very advanced degree. >> the veteran administrator has spoken out nationally on campus suicide