>> don't try this at home. >> "techknow" where technology meets humanity. monday, 5:30 eastern. only on al jazeera america. >> announcer: this is al jazeera. hello, welcome to the newshour, i'm jane dutton, live from our headquarters in doha. the u.n. envoy for syria is in turkey, to push for a deal to stop the fighting in aleppo. >> we are literally naked compared to some first world council ribs, -- count ris, we are literally an open target health alert in ipped ja why

a swine flu outbreak kills 800 this year. >> we are in nepal where traditional art is helping to protect the past the u.n. special envoy to syria is in turkey trying to secure opposition support for a freeze in fighting in aleppo. the battle for the city is fierce. evidence has emerged of barrel bombs, and across syria. we'll get to that and a scathing report that accuses the u.n. security council of inaction on syria. first, more on the u.n.'s push for a ceasefire in aleppo with zeina khodr. how is it playing out, any news? >> no, nothing tangible. this is a plan produced in october. for the past few months he's

been should have lipping between -- should have lipping between damascus and tuckey. -- turkey. his office is not devolving who he is talking with. we understand syria's government is prepared to stop air and ground forces for six week the opposition will have to stop targetting the west. the west is controlled by the government, and east by the rebels. they want to freeze the fighting. it will reduce violence and ease the suffering of civilians, allow the aid in and he's hoping to start some political process, there's no political process in syria. like i mentioned, no tangible process. afterwards, if they get the support of the rebels they'll need to go to damascus to set the state on when this sco-called freeze will take

effect. >> what sort of impact is the plan likely to have on i.s.i.l. who continue committing atrocities getting closer to aleppo? >> i.s.i.l. controls territory in syria and iraq particularly in the north-east. i.s.i.l. is not far from aleppo. if you talk to anyone in the opposition they say this war will not end unless you deal with the syrian government. we know the u.s.-led coalition targets i.s.i.l. from the air. it's a complicated process right now. i.s.i.l. is engamed in battles with -- engaged in battles with the kurds. it's not just the question of taking over the village, for i.s.i.l. it is important because of its strategic location. it borders the territory in iraq. if it loses the border it losses a supply route between syria and iraq.

the fighting is ongoing. they need to find a truce to ensure that aleppo doesn't fall in the hands of i.s.i.l. what he is asking is the government and rebels to work together against i.s.i.l. and both sides have rejected that. >> zeina khodr, talking us through a push for piece in syria. despite hopes for some kind of temporary ceasefire, they are fighting. rebel groups made progress in the historic and strategic province of aleppo fighting that cost many lives. some of the casualties of syria's civil war laid out in this village. medics say these are the bodies of regime soldiers killed by rebels whilst fighting in aleppo province. the head of forensics started to receive the countries of those killed in the north countryside. >> reporter: there has been a lot of casualties on all sides

here recently. many groups want to take control of the province, and the important supply routes. forces fighting for the syrian president, iran and hezbollah took over northern parts. rebels fought back regaining some ground they lost. there are different rebel groups here. here, members of the free syrian army blow up a tank using u.s.-supplied antitank rockets. some rebels belong to al nusra, linked to al qaeda. and i.s.i.l. reduced from some suburbs, but remained a threat nearby. aleppo has become an almost impossible place to live for residents. they don't have enough food or adequate medical care. there would be a better chaps of getting humanitarian aid to them if plans for a ceasefire go ahead. many of them pay the ultimate

price. human rights watch says it has, syria's government used barrel bomb attacks. it said the bombs killed more than 6,000 since the u.n. security council passed a resolution calling for an end to aerial attacks. driven in part by syria, they released a scathing report for inaction on numerous conflicts. in its annual report the u.n. rights group called on the members to relinquish power in situations where atrocities are confirmed. the u.k. china, france russia the united states have used their veto for political self-interest, rather than protecting civilians, there are reports that 2014 saw one of the worst refugee crisis history, in syria, saying that richer

countries were tape and were not sheltering more refuge. we are joined by the secretary-general in london. welcome. thank you for joining me before getting to atrocities committed by all sides. talk about the call to relinquish veto power. how do you think that will work? >> i talked about the million of civilians abandoned - from syria to ukraine to nigeria and gaza. we believe the u.n. security council which was created to establish peace and security in the world miserably failed. the primary cause of failure is the abuse of veto power by the permanent members of the security council. for example, in the case of syria, for three years we have been calling for the u.n. security council to establish

and order a 51 day period. 2,000 died in gaza 1500 most are palestinians, many of them chime, and the security council resolution passed throughout the period because - now, this is a race to the bottom. russia and the u.s. are interested in protecting their own self-interest, instead of civilians, we think it's time that there is a breakthrough, and we believe that if the security council members, the permanent members voluntarily announce the veto there's a chance the security council can protect civilians, their own political interests. >> interesting and radical. i imagine it will be difficult to get that done. if you do get your wish and it happens, what impact would pushing aside the veto m these

instances -- veto in these instances will have. >> the security council don't just have responsibility. they have the power, and can enforce aid going through to civilians. they can impose arms embargoes preventing arms reaching the wrong hands. they can target sanctions, they can be imposed, and they can put, you know peacekeeping forces. so if any one of these things have been used in gaza syria, ukraine and nigeria, we don't have people suffering at this level. so i raise the question to john kerry, and the munich conference, and he said that the u.s. is considering this. the french government can do this. the british government said in response to a report that they would never use the veto. our call sa specific. in situations -- our call is specific. in the situation of mass

atrocities, large numbers of what we are seeing in syria, in those situations the security council members have to put the interests of civilians first. >> good talking to you. >> thank you very much. >> a delegation of french members of parliament met with the syrian president in damascus. >> i.s.i.l. fighters took caption several people from crist yap villages. they -- christian villages they raided homes in the north-east of the country. syrian kurdish forces launched a major offensive against i.s.i.l. in the region news coming out of iraq. i.s.i.l. fighters abducted 42 people, including nine children from a village east of the tikrit. i.s.i.l. took them to another location. we'll bring you more information on that as soon as we get it

houthi rebels in yemen have taken control of a special forces army camp in sanaa, after fighting with government soldiers. the army controls the capital, saying they want to arrest the president. he fled the capital in the southern port of aden trying to consolidate. he has withdrawn the resignation made whilst under house arrest. we to to aden to see what is at play in the south of the country. how do people feel about the fact that the government might move there. that could be the new powerhouse of the country. >> yes. abd-rabbu mansour hadi is fighting and came here trying to consolidate his grip and the loyalty of people to see how many yemenis are loyal, and how

many are working with him afaps the houthis -- against the houthis, and he made progress. he has been meeting with locals. >> all right sorry. i think we should leave it. we lost the sound there. let's listen to his report though. >> reporter: this is aden yemen's de facto capital since president abd-rabbu mansour hadi arrived here. houthis had him upped house arrest in sanaa, he managed to escape and is trying to rule from aden. the reaction of people here may surprise many. shouting "no, no no aden is the capital of only the south. don't bring the north here. we want independence." it's not a secret but there is in a long history of bitterness between the north and the south.

instead of being enjoyed from the shift of power from sanaa to aden people expressed fear and mistrust. >> translation: there's zero trust between the north and the south. southerners were the first to demand unity. they took 70% of the territory and 80% of resources. they received nothing. he's a southerner but doesn't speak for the cause of the south. if he does so and takes the right decisions. we will support him. >> reporter: there's an air of peace and calm in aden. high levels of poverty, people hoping for a better future and what they perceive to be a better past. the symbol flies high. sense the two yemen's united in is the 1990. the south was let down. despite the fact that most of

the oil and other natural resources come from here. >> we accept for aden to be only a temporary capital until our brothers in the north sort out problems. >> shifting of the capital to aiden will only bring trouble. >> the houthis are threatening to invade the south. we don't need the capital. we want peace and calm. they there, we here. >> of kids aden is regarded as a southern matter. although that may be about to end. many fear what problems the new status may bring. >> i'm just wondering what neighbours are making of all of this. those who support and those who are using the country as a battle ground.

>> it's a touch issue. he has been as i said he has been fighting this internal battle to prepare the ground for a fresh start for him. it's a second request or demand. to show support. we a seen some of them coming announcing that it's coming behind him. we expect a visit, probably the first high profile visit from outside the area in the next couple of days. probably today. we have seen commentary on the u.s. secretary of state john kerry saying it's our right to make that coup. at the same time they want the houthis to be included. iran - the houthis - i'm quoting

abd-rabbu mansour hadi - and he is fighting and he is waiting for the international community, and is seeking legitimacy, support and solidarity. he still believes he's a legitimate president of the country more to come in the newshour - secret documents reveal the crucial role of israel. ukraine - army holds still on its defense against the pro-russian rebels. and the world cup. we hear from a former player in a winter tournament. al jazeera's investigative

unit has received spy documents showing failings in south africa. it shows spies with access to the government and influenced a major weapons purpose. >> reporter: lion said prowl around sa ka. spy cables show foreign intelligence do as well. they have broken through. there's a secret report from december 2009 says they have total freedom of access to ministries, parliament security installation, posing threats to security. it reveals south africa - spy chiefs seeing a major rise in

apartheid. diplomatic presence grew exponentially. espionage activities increased. >> the name of the game is in relation to surfaces around the world, or the secret - south africa is a big player on the continent. foreign spies influenced a notorious billion dollar purchasement the document says they played an active role in persuading decision makers on the field. computer security is flawed. another secret report reveals an array of incidents. one computer has eight militia software applications. serious deficiencies leave the government vulnerable to fraud, suspicious and esbionage.

>> developing countries, b.r.i.c. countries, we are naked compared to some countries. we are sitting ducks. >> in the leaked papers south africa's spies say it's impractical to watch millions of people. according to many they are struggling to monitor dozens of spies and organised criminals. >> we go to the editor of a south african newspaper much welcome. thank you very much. >> how easy was it to access information, and at the same time laws are coming up. how does that work? >> in the past 22 years, south africa opened up to much more interest by other forces. what really struck me about the 11 paged document is we live in

an open book and society. it faces a rather draconian secret. i'm hoping this is not going to make that and the president will intervene. >> you were saying how south africa is an open book and how easy it is. i was surprised how many died in the country, is south africa vulnerable to them. are they easily influenced. what is the problem. when south africa has sanction the minute it is opening up and becomes a player you don't get any of that. that is what the intelligence agents complain about. i am sure many know about the

document that is interesting. >> what is vulnerable by the jet. >> they worry about trade and industry. but also nuclear facilities. gps, oil and gas. and it is too easy. and using information to cripple south africa. what impacts did that have. did that change the policy in any way much? >> the governing for the congress has been a close ally of the palestinians. there has been action in the past 2-3 years as a strong profile listing. and it's the key human rights

course. throughout the league tables, it's great concern by israeli government and mossad. it's a growing infidelity. what it means for the relations between the two countries. israel is a close ally. this is something you are aware of. foreigners put in sensitive positions. who is behind that. the documents claim it could be government putting it and coming up strongly. that took me by surprise. often it is n.g.o.s. i said it's paranoid. it looks to be role whether it's true i'm not sure. >> thank you for being with us in the studio. >> thank you.

>> jury finds a former seal known as the american sniper guilty of killing chris kyle and chad littlefield at a shooting raping in 2013. -- range in 2013. the jurors rejected eddie ray routh's lawyers that he suffered psychosis. venezuela is pressing charms against a policeman who confessed to shooting a teenager the. the 14-year-old boy was shot in the city between police and demonstrators. we have more. >> they came out to protest against the economic crisis. violent scuffles began: the 14-year-old was killed and many injured. the city has been synonymous

with demonstration the. the police allegedly fired a pellet gun. >> translation: i condemn the murder, when i found out and i ordered those responsible to be captured. >> protesters have been killed in the past 12 months. use of deadly force cut numbers and satisfaction appears to be growing. opposition politicians who farmed coalitions say many leaders including the mayor of caracas have been accused. >> translation: i'm permanently harassed by the police not to mention accusations on my honour, they have been closing

in. for this reason they know that changes are close. the gas has been adjusting exchange rates. falling oil prices was government revenue dropping. the president is trying to tell the people. the government is tightening its grip. and that appears to be making it arder for vns are to leave him. hundreds forced from their homes. thousands have been burnt in the chibok province. strong winds and lack of rain made it worse for firefighters. we have this update from chibok. >> behind me you see some of the area burning.

all the vegetation on the hill. the fire is moving across the mountain difficult to chrome. there's no idea whether the smoke is too thick to send the claims. something like 13,000 hectares destroyed, and some people here talk about thousands caught up by the fire. it's difficult to get to some inactionable areas. not enough has been done not enough resources are put on the area. it's difficult to control in that sense. some of the vegetation that's been destroyed we are talking about 500 year old, many animals, birds. it's difficult to say what the

extent of the devastation is. that will be some days some weeks after the fire finely is put out before we know the extents of the damage. it's a case of trying to get to the areas, control the areas where the fire is raging and limit the damage. many have been evacuated. in the meantime it is a case of seeing what can be done day by day. >> let's tick with it. what is going to happen there in argentina. >> i'm afraid if the wet weather is further north, it will be a situation where it stays as it is. you can

..by the time we get to friday more big falls, the showers to the south. they are set to continue around bolivia, to the western side of the amazon. again, lively showers. i'm afraid it does stay wet. >> thank you everton.

still on the programme. humanitarian organizations. u.s. presidential election vetos a major north american project in limbo. >> and a striker takes a junk out of manchester city in the league quarterfinals.

hello again. the top stories on al jazeera. the u.n. special enroy is in

turk -- envoy is in turkey trying to gain opposition support. syrian government agrees to suspend air strikes and shelling of aleppo for six wees. -- weeks. houthi rebels in charge of sanaa. secret documents obtained by the al jazeera investigative unit reveals failures access to government and influence on major purchases in south africa e.u. warns russia there will be sanctions if pro-russian sanctions move in. this is where they are addressing the cabinet on the security situation. the army is worrying that the wheels are slowing down.

capturing the port would give access to the sea, as paul brennan explains. >> reporter: east of ukranian, you hear the souped of artillery. the guns have fallen silent along large sections it's not happening here. boxing from separatists. we were taken further forward among houses. there are tanks and guns and there is intention not to withdraw them net. >> these are on the second defensive line. we need to have paint tank

armour. do you hear the sound. shelling may be preparing a ground assault. they thustmust be able to stand it. >> reporter: the sound of tank and artillery can be heardment the ukranian army is digging explosives. we have been told not to reveal the locations, but you see the urgency with which the soldiers are digging them. they have zero confidence that the ceasefire is here. the city of mariupol with its steel port was briefly controlled by separatist fighters in may, before being recaptured by ukranian soldiers. the power gives it reports.

it is creating deep anxiety. >> we feel anxious. we are here at the mark, and i see ukranian military vehicles. i personally think mariupol will be surrendered. >> of course we are worried. when you live on the border of donetsk, you worry that it can happen here, and a lot of people fled the city. >> our soldiers defend us. we also hope that our other allies support us. it would be better if they gave us weapons to defend ourselves. international areas in mariupol - diplomacy has done little to silence here. john kerry accused russia of

outright lies. the u.s. congress that it is in a remarkable period overt and extensive proppa glandsa exercise since the height of the cold war, going on to say that russian authorities have given preparations lies about activity to my face and the face of others on many occasions. >> iran's foreign minister warned the u.s. that during nuclear talks, it will lead to negative reactions, they follow comments by the u.s. secretary of state that washington would lead the talks. if they take a productive decision to improve the nature of the programme. the u.s. wants tehran to stop atomic production in exchange for relief. >> india is on high alert after rising swine flu cases. one is warning people to avoid

public gatherings according to the center for disease control, in 2009 and 120, from mexico to other countries it spread. over 2,000 were dead. so far this year over 800. >> reporter: health authorities say they have been monitoring outbreaks of swine flu. the states are rajjize stan has been the most affected. on tuesday, government officials banned mass gatherings in one state. you have got to keep in mind the logistics and the population of

india makes these programs or suggestions by the government hard to manage. but at a wider level, the outbreak of swine flu and the concern it raised is pointing to wider challenges when it comes to health care and keeping millions, if you take the view of activists and authorities, what it boils down to is better health education across the country. until those systems are built that capacity - they say india will struggle with these challenges. a pipeline in north america is in limbo. american president vetoed it. the keystone xl pipeline taking oil from there to the u.s.

[ chanting ] >> reporter: there were protests. millions spend lobbying and a debate trying to force president obama's approval of the keystone has been vetoed and now the wait continues. the u.s. president laid out the material. >> our national interest only if this project does not significantly exacerbate carbon pollution. >> reporter: the us state department said the canadian tar sands would be developed regardless and the pipe line was better for the environment. now the environmental protection agency weighed in saying maybe not. because of the drop in oil prices it wouldn't be provtible, and warn that the tar sands creates 17% of greenhouse gas. that would be equivalent to 5.7 million cars.

the republican say it's not about the environment. the bottom line is this is more about politics than impact the final decision will have. >> it's more symbolic for politics or the checks of oil and in terms of the world markets. and the press of oil may make a difference in terms of the ability to move forward. >> reporter: it is the first clear indication that there will be many more for the next two years. >> israeli settlers have been accused of setting a mosque on fire in the west bank. it is also on the left of the building in java. west of bethlehem. there has been provocation. 6 months after the israeli

offensive, many areas are in ruins. the unraised billions to help families rebuild. many palestinians say they removed nothing but broken promises. >> reporter: today in gaza the ruins of play grouped. factory floors filled with machinery. storage tank and a crumpled heat. damage struck haas operated in the neighbourhood. gaza has then before well off. it's worse off. >> why hasn't the family been able to rebuild. >> all building experiencing expensive. it's a government peacher. they only receive 60% of the salary after israel cut off

revenues. omar has no money or job. they have blue prints but can't rebuild without more help. the process is slow. i went to the ministry. the funds have not arrived. that's another problem. the u.n. agencies is broke. countries programed donations but cannot deliver them. >> i can only describe it as scandalous that they have run out of money to help refugees. >> the u.n.'s efforts to reconstruct gaza, it is said that they have not paid up because of the the conflict heen hamas and palestine. >> there's two different administrations in gaza. that needs to be resolved. >> until it is, even plans to

rehabilitate tef stated neighbour hooth. israel used national airlines according to documents leaked to the unit. mossad used airline staff as couriers collecting passenger data and had unrestricted access at airports. we have this report. >> reporter: el-al is not just an airline, it's a fronts for intelligence agencies. spy cables confirm it after years of allegations. in 2009 south african tv show "carte blanche" bread cast the names of staff at johannesburg.

israel's internal spy agency - we pulled the wool over everyone said eye, we do what we want. local authorities do not know what we are doing. months later south african officials, more details were released. a secret intelligence document confirms the story. >> they carried firearms. this gave them the advantage to gather information with regards to arrivals and departures to and from south africa. >> a classified report says that it has the privilege. officials are allowed to travel freely amongst the passengers. one of the members of ellal are a courier for the mossad.

>> security representatives. then they took away the workers diplomatic immunity. a separate document relates to information that the south africans gathered. it says that the airport is very involved in the gathering of intelligence, and handled the initiative of a pipeline in 2001. elal refused to comment. the carte blanche broadcast was worried. they contacted south africa and asked for details. not just as an airline, but a front still ahead on the newshour the best tennis star makes a winning start in dubai. jonah has that and the rest of sport in a moment.

. >> many traditional buildings - people are trying to reclaim history by renovating in older sometimes. >> reporter: this technical school is one of a few places where people can learn, and they have started making a handsome living out of it. >> reporter: my parents worked as carpenters. i trained to be a wood carve

are. it's good work i can earn enough too raise a family. the children of the school have built many areas. the school is private. it was mad when he started. >> that's how it looked. you can imagine how it looked. >> it was found impossible to explain to locals the value. he bill his house as an example. >> i have taught. when ever anyone who has an old house, when he or she comes, looking at the house, and within half on hair this is it. the restoration started a few decades ago. >> in the early 1900s they

restored 15th century buildings. until the '80s because germans continued to renovate many temples. now that it has been restored. it's been offered to locals. many of the houses built these days are concrete tabloids. the architectural revival could not name others happier. >> translation: it's old stipe. if you can open the old still window you need a screen. >> reporter: he has restored 100,000, he's aiming for 1,000. concrete and glass has taken

over most of the valley. joe is in the studio with the sports news. >> thank you. the head of the international olympic committee has made a move to move the world cup to 2016. an f.i.f.a. task force was set up to evaluate the june-july vehicle and recommended the new date. it will have an impact on schedules around the world. f.i.f.a.'s secretary-general had this to say to the critics. >> we are doing nothing that destroys football. we are changing the form at and structure of a seen. why we don't organise ourselves and enjoy football in a different environment, in a different situation without suddenly saying it's impossible.

it's not impossible, it's very possible. >> reporter: qatar's organising committee held its first meeting with doha. they are telling everywhere to calm down. there's plenty upset about the move and asking for compensation. are they likely to get that? >> it's not likely at the moment. they have been forthright in the press conference. there's no need for f.i.f.a. to apologise, as far as he's concerned and there'll be no compensation for clubs much it has taken seven years to organise this. they were saying that the 32 days in brazil it would be reduced to 28 days four games per day played in the early staples. tournament. this is an effort the impact that it will have.

as far as f.i.f.a. is concerned. there'll be no compensation. a decision was made. they were upset. it fields the kay of course and feel differently. >> what are the issues of workers rights in qatar. >> well it's something that is going to become increasingly important in qatar 2022. and the international spotlight, this is a key focus is more and more are structured specifically to 2022 to take place, than it will be huge. we sat down with those in charge of qatar, and it was admitted that things were not perfect, but meaningful change was taking place. the man from f.i.f.a. the

secretary-general. he has been through a world construction site. this is what he had to say about convictions there. it's clear that there are things to be told and that there are discussions ongoing. discussions working with the authorities of qatar, but in the meantime to say for all construction sites, if they reached the level of standard it was a well-kept construction site. it's a big step in the country for the working conditions. >> so this was the organising committee meeting with f.i.f.a. what detail came out of that meeting to do with the tournament. >> we were getting down to where the move was to beratified it is effectively a done deal.

we mentioned a date. f.i.f.a. is saying that the confederation of african football agreed to move a later tournament in guinea to june 2023. the federation's cup of 2021. that is an integral tournament a test event for a world cup host. that will not take place in qatar, but another country to introduce the impact and instead the club world cup will take place in december 2021. that is likely to be the test event for qatar. >> andy richard live at the first qatar. organising a beating with f.i.f.a. >> former champion's league monaco within the first leg.

luis suarez scored. took a big step towards the quarterfinals. the former striker was on target 2003s in the first half. the 16th and 17th minutes. city got back in thanks to aguero in the second half. it was set back. it could have been worse, but lionel messi messed a late penalty. final score 2-1 to barcelona. juventus took the early advantage against dortmund. the current serie a leaders had ha 2-1 win. the return leg taking place on march the 18th the cricket world cup a century from the anwar rescued

ireland. 106 saw him enter the history books as the first player to post a world cup century. it appears to be a formidable title. 185/5 after 40 overs. >> novak djokovic made a winning start to his championships campaign, the world number one playing a first match. disposing of canada's 6-4, 6-4. >> now, lydia go returned to new zealand. the youngest golfer to hit the rank aring. will compete in the open. there will be first. this is special. she's back to play in

new zealand for the first time as the world's number one women's golfer. >> to be in that position is great, it's freight to share it with all the people in new zealand. the 17-year-old became the youngest player to reach the number one ranking last year. she sealed her position with a victory in the australian open on sunday. the rise to the top coming as no surprise to her former coach. guy wilson says she'll continue to improve, but the pressure on her would increase. >> she hasn't failed yet. winning enough events to lead up the leader board. it will be interesting to see how she goes being number one. >> it had a big impact on the game in new zealand, with a number of teenage girls playing golf is 20% last year. playing at home comes with extra

attention and unique press, and this week lydia ko will have to contend with a strong wind. an incredible thing about her is she's so experienceded at a young age. this will be her sixth appearance in the tournament. her main target this year is to add to the impressive list of achievement by winning one tournament. >> i get nervous, and because at the back of my mind i know it's a major, and i need to perform at my best. >> regardless of how the year goes something is certain, the trademark will not be far away. amazing. 17 years old. >> makes you want to give up. thank you for that. >> thank you. there'll be another half hour of

news. that's always from me jane dutton.

. >> the u.n. syrian envoy in turkey for talks with the opposition. a tour together. >> people say shifting power to their city would bring trouble. l a city in venezuelan after a killing of a 14-year-old at an anti-government