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will it be enough for now? plus... >> some of the 13,000 refugees crossing from myanmar into china. beside me are chinese soldiers trying to prevent us filming. >> and in sport the boxing match made in money heaven. floyd mayweather and mani pacquiao - the most lucrative fight history hello, yemen's former president abd-rabbu mansour hadi has left the capital sanaa after being held for weeks by houthi rebels. they are reported to have ransacked the house, and he is now in southern yemen. we have on set hashem ahelbarra, who has reported extensively from yemen, and we'll go to

sanaa to get the reaction. hashem ahelbarra what are you hearing about how this operation was carried out. >> well yemen's political saga continues. we don't know how he managed to leave the house, it's shrouded in mystery. this is something that has happened by everyone, the entourage, and the houthis are surprised the man left the house without consulting. it's a significant development, knowing that abd-rabbu mansour hadi is now in aden his power base. >> so are we expecting him to come out and make a statement. what happens next? >> well you know abd-rabbu mansour hadi was the first sunni president of the united yemen. he was elected in 2012. this is someone that has the

potential to steer them out of trouble for the transitional period and unify yemen, when forced to resign it was seen as an act of humiliation by the sunnis, by moving to aden it's significant. aden is the capital of a former marxist republic and is the focal point of the movement. and where most of the sunni political factions are convergingconverge converging to chart a path in the future. if abd-rabbu mansour hadi stays in aden the legitimate president in yemen, that could pave the way for more instability in the country. you may hear the southerners say that they breakaway. >> what does it mean for the talks with the factions that are meant to be taking place, and the statement made by the u.n. mediator? >> we know the talks were

cancelled. they were supposed to take place. they were cancel. this comes as a price to many people. many political parties would have to rethink the strategy, and i wouldn't be personally surprised if some key players in yemen choose to join abd-rabbu mansour hadi, if he says he's the legitimate president of yemen. >> when you say key players, who are we talking about? >> the three main fashions the islam powerful movement and the tunes and another party. they are active in sunni areas in the south. they have been allies in the past. they could easily join him if he decides to stay in power as yemen's legitimate power. the power will challenge. in sanaa he was in a way

beholden for the houthis. he is with his own people in aden, he's with a senior army officer in the past. he is definitely with his people. people loyal to him. now they control four provinces in the past. aden. and they could easily rally behind him. >> you are talking about certain areas and provinces in yemen. let me draw your attention, and protesters demonstrated the opposition and the support for the houthi rebels. demonstrators accused houthis of staging a coup. they demanded that they be freed from their control, and what happened there, there were counter-protests by houthi supporters and they said they would put forward a declaration

dissolving the yemeni parliament and on friday as hash 'em told us rival factions agreed on a transitional council to govern yemen. that was a statement made. see what is happening with both the pro and against demonstrations for the houthis. is this a scenario that will be coupled in other cities as well. >> it will be replicated across the country. to give us an idea about the country, there are areas that are loyal to the houthis. they have the capital. it is divided. you have sunnis - this is why people are divided. when you go south, aden and other areas this is predominant sunni loyal to abd-rabbu mansour hadi and if he stays in power

they'll support him. if he goes they'll find an alternative. sectarians divided an element played out, and you see more tension in those areas where you have made a living side by side with sunnis. it's a very difficult situation. i don't think yemenis on their own can chart a path towards the transition. it's too late. the international community - if they decide to jump in they are the main political player in that part of the world. they may see a develop. but then again, do you know what, in yemen, the debate appears to be to solve the problems there needs to be

guarantees. militias will continue to operate on the ground. >> thank you hashem ahelbarra for that. speaking to us greece has struck a deal with other euro members. they seem happy for now. it means that greece stays signed on to the existing bailout for another four months. this is what the greek government said it would never do. in return athens will be allowed to reform the economy, issues tax reforms. for now, they have avoided greece leaving the eurozone if the euro group does not like the plan, the crisis will begin again. we have this report. >> reporter: this was the greek and european nightmare - a

destabilizing of the eurozone and making greece poorer. the agreement reached in brussels holds, and the notes are likely to be the product of an imagination. leaders are careful, depending on the greek side. >> the step in this process is that we have agreed and the authorities have agreed to present a list of their reforms. reform measures based, first of all, on current arrangements but also using the flexibility that is the programs. >> reporter: supporters of the left-wing government in athens gathered before parliament to cheer lead. the government said it had delivered. >> we combine things that are

usually usually imagined to be predictry. logic and technology in the way we bargained. we combine respect for the rules, and respect for democracy. >> reporter: the greeks scored important austerity terms and renegotiating the existing ones. they get to discuss the debt repayment schedule. they didn't get a truce without strings attached. the germans forced them to pick up the programme where the previous government left off. they have to meet austerity targets. perhaps the statement is to call off the french warfare that greece and germany have been digging themselves into. both claim language that secures core positions. >> it's a small step but a step in a new direction. they have to prove the change in

direction was worth the change of government there has been more fighting between myanmar's army on the bored border, those that want autonomy from ethnic chinese, 30,000 crossed the boarder to seek safety. adrian brown reports from china's province. >> several times we heard the distant thud of artillery. the fighting on the other side of the border tends to ebb and flow on the chinese side things are calm. what we don't know of course is how many civilians have been killed caught in the crossfire. one man we spoke to was able to get out of the area said that he saw the bodies of 20 men and women laying in one street. we can't clarify that.

stories from rev guess who escaped. >> reporter: the new trade and exhibition center is economic hopes that china has for the region. it has been transformed to a refugee camp. those who fled the fighting escaping with a handful of possessions. like those on this side of the border, they are ethnic chinese. >> translation: the soldiers caught me and hit me again and again like this on my own head. >> reporter: this farmer arrived nine days ago. >> translation: they took most of hour cattle. it is a big mess. too dangerous. we are afraid they might kill us. elsewhere families in a row of partially built shops, fending

for themselves as best they can. the military is in charge of this humanitarian situation. a soldier shouted. he doesn't want us filming them. sometimes the shoulders succeed. behind me is some of the 30,000 refugees who crossed over in the last few address. besides me they are preventing us filming. it is a sensitive issue. they are providing food shelter and water. this is a tricky situation for china. tricky because some refugees want china to support the claim for autonomy. beijing insists it doesn't interfere in the internal affairs of the country. the border was quiet in the area. normally the busiest crossing point between countries, but some of the fighting is just

visible in the distance. and for those that fled. it's now as close as they can get to home. you don't get to choose your neighbours. there's now 14 and the one causing them the most angst is myanmar. a country, a friend and ally. that has been strained by what is happening across the border. here is what is coming up on the programme - fire engulfs dubai. hundreds of fluctuations. plus... >> i'm phil lavelle in los angeles. there's a now piracy threat one that costs money, but executives are reluctant to take anyone to court. in sport - cricket world cup - andy will be here with that story a little later.

first, the united nations - the u.n. says conditions are worsening in syria much the report is biased say syrians. our diplomatic editor james bays from the u.n. headquarters. >> reporter: four commissioners have been working on documenting human rights violations and war crimes in syria for 3.5 years. the situation is worse. the new report goes further than the previous ones. they told reporters they have a confidential perpetrators of war crimes, and may make it public. >> reporter: can i ask you what sort of impact if you decide to public, could it have. >> to date we have prepared four lists. which have been submitted to the

u.n. high commissioner for safe keeping. we are also next month, looking at the pros and cons on whether or not to release the lists. >> it's clear the commissioners want more support from the security council, which is divided on syria. as they left. the commissioner thought the microphone was off when she said this to the british ambassador: the syrian government was quick to give its reaction. the ambassador describing the economies as bias. are you worried that officials of your government even the name of bashar al-assad that it might be on that list? >> all this propaganda aims at stabilizing the syrian government, and misleading the public opinion. they did it in the past and they'll do it in the future. >> the commission repeatedly

asked for the situation in syria to be referred to the international court. that will never happen russia will use it here. it's not for the first time that it's asking for consideration of the idea of setting up an ad hoc tribunal. in other words, a special court for syria syrian refugees are braced for more conditions as cold weather continues across the region over the last few weeks snow storms hit the mountains, where 500 families are trapped. victoria gatenby reports. >> reporter: it's freezing cold in the mountains, and the children in the qalamoun mountains are trying to keep warm. without food and clothing they can't. >> translation: it's cold we don't have fuel for heating.

>> reporter: 5,000 families are living in flimsy tents. there's not an aid agency working here. the lebanese government classifies the area as a war zone banning visitors from coming here. >> translation: we are suffering terribly in the cold weather. the tents we are living in can't withstand the snow fall or snow storms. we cannot afford to protect ourselves or blankets or covers. the heating lasted for just a week. >> these are some of the 7 million people inside syria who are displaced, forced from their homes because of the fighting. as the snow falls, the refugees are trying to survive the weather and the war in their country. >> fighters from i.s.i.l.'s lib yn afill grate claimed responsibility. four or five died in ex-pleases.

the a -- explosions. the attack was symbolic. >> it was early morning and a car bomb ripped through the village. >> translation: a sequence of bombings took part. the first targeted a police station, and the third, half an hour later targeted civilians, leading to human casualties. >> reporter: the largest number of casualties was at the petrol station, where there was a long queue. targetting eastern libya is symbolic. it's a home town where the speaker of parliament the leader of the recognised government was. there was an online statement

from i.s.i.l.'s libyan affiliate. egypt carried out its air strikes. it was action welcomed by the u.n. recognised government. by the court appointed one in tripoli. bombing under lined how much more the air strikes destabilized the country. it had an impact on the 1 million egyptians who work in libya. this is the first batch that left the country. >> i'm so happy that i'm safe. the issue is bigger than us. all of a sudden we are targeted. many things happen said. >> reporter: in eastern libya the situation of egyptian workers is more vulnerable. the community is concerned about the matters in libya. >> if the poem and the

leadership see 21 coptic christians seeing their throats cut under the most brutal horrible circumstances, that there is a - a rehabilitation of some kind much i'll make sure that we react, but that we realise the risk of it going up in flames. >> reporter: it all comes at a time when the western powers rather than lifting an arms embargo as requested by the government. >> those that choose not to participate are excluding themselves from discussion, as well as to the security of libya. the best way to counterterrorists operating in libya, is to build the national consensus to fight the groups not each other. >> reporter: among all factors, it is scheduled next week in

morocco, and the hope is that it will bring about a government of the national unity. the spread of i.s.i.l. and its affiliates in libya one protester killed and several injured in a coup on friday. witnesses say the security force opened fire. the violences between pro-muslim protestors. since the former president was ousted. >> a fire gutted the top of one of the tallest apartment buildings in dubai. the building - hundreds of people had glass and metal raining down. there are no reports of casualties. four people suffered injuries. the fire has been extinguished

and the chief is saying that it appears to be the result of an accident well now, let's get a check of the weather. strong winds on the arabian peninsula. >> that's right, that fire couldn't have broken out at a worse time winds averaging 45 k/hr, probably up to 70 or 80 k/hr. we had an area of low pressure pushing down from the north. there was a cold front, saying what it says. introducing the cooler air, lasting between 3-5 days and brings about cooling. we have in dubai, the kaum blowing from the south-east. that is why we see temperatures in qatar. there we were yesterday and the

temperatures were 31. and this afternoon there was a temperature of 21 degrees. and the other thing, of course, is the dust which has blown around. and that is going to be a future through today. it will settle down a little bit as the winds ease albeit temporarily. a wind for the north-west waking from the south-east. chances could be that there'll be thunder storms. certainly looks like it will be cooler fresher conditions across much of the region in the next couple of days. stereo still to come on the al jazeera -- still to come on the al jazeera newshour - turkish parliament mayhem. and some nigerians are finding it hard to find a place to call home because of boko haram attacks. one of germany's biggest

football teams are finding form.

hello again. the top stories on the al jazeera news much former president abd-rabbu mansour hadi left the capital after spending weeks under house arrest by shi'ite houthi rebels. abd-rabbu mansour hadi arrived in the southern cities where he has a power base among the sunnis. u.n. finance minister agree to a massive bail out to grease

for four months only if reforms are spelt out to their economy by monday. refugees continue to across the boarder from myanmar to china to escape the violence. fighting between myanmar and the ethnic chinese has been going on for weeks. al-shabab fighters in somali say they bombed a hotel, killing at least 20 people, including two members of parliament and government officials. we have this report. >> reporter: in this latest attack a vehicle full of explosives ripped through a gate and a suicide bomber blew himself up inside. government ministers were meeting at the tomb. politician confirmed among the dead and there'll be high profile officials.

>> translation: the explosion was so huge, it shook the surroundings i survived. others were dead. the scene is ugly. >> reporter: it was popular with officials, because it's near the presidential palace. it's the second hotel to be targeted in as many months. >> the terrorists attacked. then they killed an innocent number of people. >> reporter: al-shabab, mogadishu and somali's 2011 - app offensive pushed them out. since then they've been in

neighbouring countries, including a siege in west gate mall. in kenya. this is the latest blow to the somali government, and a reminder of al-shabab's deadly power well a bill that seeks to boost police powers against protesters has caused controversy in turkey. there's about two fist fights in parliament this week alone over that issue. the bill to police more powers to conduct searches and penalties penalties to anyone. the ruling party is accused of trying to create a police state. it is aimed at measures for creating violence. we were just showing the viewers, the pictures inside the parliament when they occurred.

what we'll do is show the images of the repercussions of that fight. there it is. that is what was happening in parliament. members getting into that fight with another. back to you, and what the government is saying is that they actually need to do this. recep tayyip erdogan saying that it protects social order. those that oppose it say this will create an authoritarian situation, political dissent here. >> well, we really have right now, in hand a polarized society. we should say that these fights in turkish parliament are not happening for the first time. turkey has a tough culture. they have figures and dialogue.

but these days turkey is polarized at a level that hasn't been seen for some time. and the opponents of the president recep tayyip erdogan, and the defenders - that's the dividing line and you have a vicious rhetoric in the media, the social media, and finally it comes through parliament where parliamentarians of the ruling party, the justice party had a fight, and the people who got wounded were from the opposition. we should say that. unfortunately, it's bad. this is amidst the new law where the government is of course desperate to use live bullets in the face of public protests. this will only escalate attention more at a time when we

need to clear it. >> borders without borders talks about when the organization says that this would be against independent journalists. as a journalist yourself a columnist. what do you make of that statement, and how are you guys covering the story? >> well we are trying to cover it objectively. the thing is in turkey journalism is rare to find these days. supporters of the government have no criticism to president recep tayyip erdogan. then you have other opposition and they would - the opponents of the government without nuance. the middle ground is being marginalized here. and being lost. and we should say that the government is putting a lot of pressure on the middle ground

more pro-government whereas on the other hand you have pro-government - condemning it. it's a situation in turkey. thank god it's not a conflict. in turkey it can, we need leaders calling for restraint respect and dialogue. unfortunately the leader are not those. >> will the bill eventually pass through opposition parties. do they have any means of challenging the party majority in parliament? >> not really. they protest and they can have a lot of objections if the government wants to pass a bill it can pass the bill. only different voices can lead them to rethink this. if there was a former president called upon his own party

comrades to rethink this bill and rethink the system that recep tayyip erdogan is promoting. but i think the bill will pass because the government has enough power to pass the bull. i doubt it will bring law and order to turkey. it will only lead to tensions something that we don't need. >> thank you very much for joining us. the newest deputy secretary, ash carter, is visiting afghanistan for the first time after taking office. carter met with troops and the afghan. it was too risky for afghan security. carter said he was using the trip to gather information before speaking to president obama on his return. tunisia's government leader says two drug smugglers from australia will be executed

later. they will be among the next group to be executed. >> opposition leaders calling on uniting. they are calling for release of the mayor of caracas, a critic of nicolas maduro. he is under house arrest accused of plotting a coup. >> these are allegations that we have seen from the nicolas maduro government. they are lude cross. the government should blame the united states. it's a deal with the great situation that it faces. we are not attempting to honour the economy. >> mexico had been counting on

the monopoly of the state-run oil giant. now the slump in oil prices is threatening to undermine the plans to reduce production and revenue. budgets are under strain. adam raney reports. >> reporter: the lifeblood of mexico's economy. energy profits pay for a third of spending. amidst drops, mexico is slashing the budgets, and more than $8 billion. that comes at the moment. the sector is opening up to private foreign firms for the first time. posing money and risk. we travelled out to mexico to gauge what the future may hold. many see the crew on the platform talking about their

prospects. >> at the moment. there's a formation. the future they are complete on the reduction state. that's when the money is blowing in. >> long rich reserves have been deeper. >> these platforms cost a lot of money. the hope is under the new reform, they'll have more classes looking. >> hopes have been dimmed. it is now on hold due to the 4 billion. when the deep water wells are tacked. the state-owned company has been hit. it's worth billions. >> we are fighting bribery, corruption. people know.

people know now that the punishments are tougher. it didn't point to any specific example of people held accountable and the prosecution of crimes is rare in mexico. the larger challenge is the government on oil, gas and diversifying the economy. >> the government acknowledges it has to cut back on the oil dependency. the thing i don't see are the proper steps to implement the dependency. >> it requires it to carry it through good and bad times many have taken to the streets in port-au-prince over the deaths of people during the

celebrations last week. dozens were injured when a carnival float hit, and administrators damaged a shrine. angry protesters were not responsible two men accused of trying to kill the bolivian president have their guilt. the hungarian and the croatian nationals pleaded guilty. prosecutors, the surviving members of a team targeted members of the alleged teams during a government raid. taking you live to moscow. there's a rally taking place. the people that have come out in the center of moscow are demonstrating against last

year's political uprising in ukraine. it's known as the anti-maidan movement. we are expecting up to 10,000 people welcoming out. they are marking the first anniversary of ukraine at the time. victor has to flee from kiev. moscow, in central moscow. at the same time, just to let you know that there's news coming out of mood investor service. that's a credit rating agency and saying that moody's has cut the

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survive figures from the rally being held now.

we understand that the pro-kremlin movement demonstrating against the political movement in ukraine. it's the anti-maidan movement is expected to draw a crowd of 10,000 people. essentially they are marking the first anniversary of the maidan revolution, where the president at the time and over in ukraine, the current president petro porashenko has been leading a sombre service in maidan square marking a year since protesters were killed. here is jonah hull with his report. >> reporter: on kiev's maidan or independent square where the protests took place, the faces of the dead stare. and there are candle lit memorials. emotions are still raw.

many remember the worse day of gunfire. they call those who fell in the hundreds. a year on. some wandered whether it was a good fit. >> it's a high praise for the independent country, and it hasn't been addressed. >> translation: no death is justifiable, but it happens. what can we do. we remove the tyrant moving us. petro porashenko moved by some in the crowd, blames it squarely on russia. he has other problems an economy on the verge of collapse. >> translation: we will win, and no matter how good it is how many disasters we face i promise we will prove that it will not go waste. >> on the anniversary of the worst day of the shootings and killings on this square.

spotlights mark the places where protesters fell and most have come to pay their respects. for justice or accountability. the layers of the old state run deep in the ukraine, cemented by corruption. igor was among those. he would have been among those manning the front lines in the east. i don't know how long it will take us. it will come soon. everyone is tired of it. the other side is tired as well. >> maidan, it turns out, was only half the job. building a new state, uniting east and west time for the sports news.

>> thank you. two boxers widely considered to be the best of their generation are finally - between mani pacquiao and floyd mayweather will happen in las vegas, following years of preparation, and at a time when perhaps they are both past their best. american mayweather says this is what the world has been waiting for. pacquiao hopes to bring glory to his country. let's get background on the pair involved in the fighting. 47 fighters were unbeaten. pacquiao lost the fight. they have won different weight divisions. pacquiao is the only man to win in eight different weight divisions. mayweather oscar de la hoya

earns around 100 million. at least this is a quarter of a billion dollars. >> this fight took about five or six years. arguing, egos getting in the way before finally coming to fruition. it's the biggest fight in years in the sport of boxing. so i equate this to five or six years of everything rolled into one fight. >> five or six super bowls. now to our correspondent in the philippines, based in the united states where, of course, the fight will take place. thank you for talking to us. it's called the biggest fight history. can it be described that way? >> good morning, andy. yes, it is the biggest fight

history in the last decades or so. it's the best of one or two. both popular. and they settle the score. the score. may 2nd, to los angeles. what is the key to getting the fight happening now. >> the key to the fight were admitting to a basketball game. mayweather approached pacquiao during the game. they taught and met, and pacquiao m miami, they met, ironed out the details, met face to face. and in two weeks, it was made. the fighter has not been made. it's now here and everyone is excited. >> give us an idea as to how

pacquiao is billed. what will the build-up to the fight be back there. i called it the philippines. when he fights there is no crime or traffic. everyone is glued to the television. everyone is tuned to the fight. it will be on a sunday. everyone will be rooting for the favourites, which is mani pacquiao. >> do you worry that the pair is slightly past their best is this. >> no. a little maybe. they may have declined a little bit, because of the wear and tear on the ring. it's the best option there's still champions, and be borderline and unifying all of them. settling the score that has not been talked about for five last years. finally, what sort of fight can we expect how do their sometimes compare, and what are they thinking with?

>> this is what is interesting about this fight. mayweather is a brilliant defensive wizard. he'll wait time it. pacquiao is a slugger. he will come in strong coming in all angles and it will be up to them to adjust. whoever comes in first the strongest will fight. mayweather is slightly withered but pacquiao will come in strong and put in the fight of his life. >> it's been so many years, just a few years until the fight. rich mason from philboxing.com. in cricket pakistan picked up a record the worst ever start to an innings in tournament history. they lost their opening game. and they scored 310 in the 650

overs, and then came pakistan's reply, slumping from 1 to 4. made by canada. pakistan all out for 160. 150 runs winning by. >> it shows that west innedies can dominate. there's a lot of talk going around. we are not paying attention to those. we have to do what we do. and get the job done. we need to work hard. we need to pick up skill wise. we need to pick up ourselves. come hard in the next case.

>> finally, finding form in the german led by stuttgart. this was the third straight win. it's one strike. >> what was a pretty nervy 3-2 the final. it was the european champion's league on tuesday. >> alex rod reegous would have to prove himself all over again when he returns to spring training. it's the longest in baseball history. a-rod will be treated as if he were a rocky. >> okay. more on that story. the rest at the website. check it out, aljazeera.com/sport. mani pacquiao and the floyd mayweather affair.

more later, that is it for now thank you, hollywood is gearing up for the oscars behind the scene the film industry is facing a battle against piracy. it appears that the law is struggling to keep up. phil lavelle explains. >> reporter: you could say three file down loads started it. the music industry hated it. downloading seemed the way to go streaming the future. for film it seems to be giving a bit of a headache. here is why. there are loads of legal streaming sites. pay a fee. lots of sites out there. they stream pirate movies. people watch them at no cost. those sites are not acting with

the law. you speak to one lawyer. they'll tell you one thing. if not, you view things on your computer. as long as the copy that screens does not make a duplicate on the computer. it's an exclusive right that the copyright holder owns. >> reporter: speak to another, it tells us something else. >> you arelinged to a server. is copyright streaming material that you don't have a licence for, or you don't own. >> reporter: how about a third opinion. >> there's a list of things you are not allowed to upload - it's on the list. making a second copy. that will generally be illegal. streaming a movie. that's not really something on a list. >> the industry is going after a lot of these shits. -- lot of these sites.

many of these are in countries with no legal jurisdiction. it's the independent films hit hard. 20 feet below, the streamers have enjoyed this but have not been paid. they are optimistic. >> google comes ins every day, showing me where it streams. it is a loss to us. technology though allowed us to make movies like this and distribute them. >> once i was told videos were unlikely to go offer individuals, they are worried the court case may go against them. the industry will be forced to adapt. >> that's it for the newshour on al jazeera. we have more news coming your way in 2 minutes with david

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