we will be able to see change. >> gripping. inspiring. entertaining. "talk to al jazeera". sunday, 6:30 eastern. only on al jazeera america. welcome to allen schauffler i'm at katmandu. after this country's largest earthquake and the death toll is rise to go over 3-and-a-half,000 people. and and the president moves to tighten his power. and war poverty and oppression at home, to make it and tough times await these my grants in

italy. those headlines and in england, and he can get even better. ♪ ♪ welcome to this special program, in nep pel, the death toll has risen to 3,700 and officials believe it will rise. they are continuing to dig and search for the many people that they still believe are buried untons of rubble, and across the earthquake, epicenter, and the region of central nay pal and, there have been over 100 aftershocks after the earthquake which was a 7.8 magnitude. it's been a difficult day on

monday here, and i'm in the square, one of the most important historical locations for the people of nay pal and there are royal palaces that date back to hundreds of years and the tall let monuments and temples, that date back thousands of years and, they have been reduced to rubble. and i've been following events. working their way through the ruins and using their hands or any other tool available it's a dangerous task. they couldn't. that's his tor rick sites once stood proud for hundreds of years. and then, they fell like a pack of cards and small groups of volunteers sift through the rubble hopefully trying to find

any survivors that they can. it's a difficult task, and it is only stopped when there's another tremor or the sunsets and the relief continues with medics working around the clock to help the injured or seriously injured and it's a tough job. the death toll is already in the thousands and that's just in the capital. from the air, the destruction is clear while hundreds are still stranderred at the airport it's peak tourist season. the larger problem is aid being flown into the airport, and it only has one runway. and the world sends help, the challenge is getting it out to the people that need it most. for those of you, that have never experienced a earthquake,

it is hard to compromend, how you would behave, in the hours afterwards and this country is in shock. no doubt about the it. people are trying to understand what has happened and, trying to go recover from it the best that they can. but amongst that shock comes the funerals, which have to be, during this period of time. now, for those that provide and difficult to find medical care there are rescue teams trying to help. the earthquake, has made it very difficult for people to get that help and also, for those that have disappeared and luckily the electricity and water is available, and first, they have been fining out how people are coping. the ground, have been running day exnight, and it

always wait for families 300 unknown victims have been cremated and more bodies are still coming in, for those who survive, life is not easy, they are out in the streets. we had to move out of our home because it was damaged and there are no facilities no water and, no government help either. they say they've been left to friend for themselves and don't know how long they'll have to stay out here. they are having a hard fight against the elements, and they run in for shelter, after it rains, and, running out after each aftershock. many say they have received little. doctor are trying their best to help, he had to pay for his own medicine and he's thankful to be alive. i was walking home after work, when a building collapsed

and i got trapped. and i was there for almost half a hour and people came to help, and the a much shocks came and they ran away, and both my legs are broken. the doctors are managing but under equipped. the problem is, it is -- without enough supplies and equipment, the concern is, there will be many more funerals, in the days to come. well you may be hearing the sirens behind me and it's lick that all day and, whether it be a fire engine or police, and they've been looking after those that they have found and taking bodies to the mort wear and it's

been a terrible day for that. and, roller-coaster of emotions and not just the public, but also, for the rescue receives. both domestic and, international, that have been trying to help the people of the affected area. and, now one place, to see how that aid effort is progressing. we in the village, at least 20 people have died, just in this area, and there's a cluster of old house that's came crumbling down and six people were all cremated yesterday and now, the entireville lang, is, in shock and also, they're quite angry because of the lack of services from the government. this gentleman over here, can you tell us, what kind of help you received. so far we have not received anything from the government, we

the armed police come and everyone is living outside, and nobody is in the village not evening dogs. earlier, we had found some trying to pass and the locals are so angry that they are not allowing any government vehicles to pals through. some relief, but i will give you three for here. the police, over here, it is not for this village and, the locals are refusing to allow anyone to pass through. they want the relief for this area. and everyone is saying that, and they're hungry, tired and, they want the relief now and they're also expressing concern about how, is a village, which is just a few kilometers, outside the city is, suffering like this.

and the state of the other areas is unknown. well, it has to be said, that there is aid operation and, we have seen parts of it, and we have the united states and, pack cast stand and all helping with medical aid and medicine and food and shelter and water. and it has to be said, those continuing, in droves, and in the international airport and allen schauffler will be watching it, as they you were fold. and do stay with us. for the moment,.

ahead, there's one quiet city in yemen has become a battle ground with those caught in the crossfire and johannesburg and freedom day celebrations, and a late goal determines the championship. but first, at least 44 people have died in pakistan of heavy rain, and winds. winds reached speeds of 120 kilometers up rooting trees and flattening buildings and heavy rains have closed roads. now, he joins us, i understand the army has been joining the relief effortes there. tell us about it. indeed the military has

been called out to help distra boot some of the aid that is needed. it is important to note that at least 3 adjourning districts were hit hard, and the districts and most of the people that we spoke to, said they have never seen anything like this before. it appears to be a twister that came over this area. destroying thousands of acre of crop, and, which the farmers were ready to harvest and, of course, it was the port that got hit the worst and, most of the homes, were not able to with stand the gusting winds and downpours, and the government was taken by surprise, and it is not unusual to have spring rains, but nothing on the scale that we saw within the last 24 hours, and now they are warning of strong winds. and the clouds and the storm of

course moving towards the hilly areas. the storm coming ahead of the monsoon season, there, will they be better prepared this time around? pakistan has been hit in the past and the government has not learned much from the past experiences and what we saw in the last 24 hours was weather and this is something that the people have never seen before, the whole area, was pitch dark, when the clouds came in, and it was early evening and that of course forced many people to seek shelter. and without realizing that they were vulnerable inside. thank you very much. well, let's gate update on the weather situation. is it going to get better for them?

he was quite right, it was violent, this time of the year and, you won't get much of a clue if you look down from spaces and this storm system, is developing, and, to the far north of pakistan, and it looks very similar to how you develop a tornado in the u.s. and 87 of rain, and, the wind, of course, it was strong, it was 12, and the rain is still falling, and it is os its way through. and, if we focus, on the area, and, above my head, where that cloud is now so that as yet is not affecting nay pal, and, the forecast, it has dark, came to pass in the eastern side. they are a bit in bang bang

and, these are from the last won his of this week and you still have some from the west, and if you take it from the forecast, there will be showers developing more forceful, in nay pal, and the repeat of those further east. we're in the 20's, and the showers, daytime heat also increases. thank you very much. now, no yemen where forces are battling those from the president. some of the heaviest fighting has been taking place here. this was once a quiet residential area. but the southern city has become a battleground. rebels backed by the president, are fighting those of the current president.

civilians are caught in the middle. reports suggest tanks are being used by fighters. and that the rebels fired at a public hospital. streets are mainly deserted except for those involved in the fighting. and four-years ago, they were an important part of the movement that removed the president and some of those demonstrators have joined, the hootie fighters, and behind the front lines, there are many other unarmed people who are suffering from a lack of basic services. and the saudi air raids couldn't and in other parts of country include the capital. medical aid is arriving. but aide workers say conditions are difficult.

the held sector is deteriorating because of the daily airstrikes. and they will not supporting us, and we would be watching genocide. the united nations say millions have been affected, and that situation has been made worse by the lack of healthcare, water, food or fuel. they are fierce battles across libya and fighters loyal to the government say they're gaining more ground and, hope to retake northern benghazi in a week. and, they are fighting the rival government, more than 800 people have been killed, since last october. israel says, its launch an air strike after spotting fighters carrying a bomb, and israel says, they saw what they

saw terrorists approach the border. and meanwhile in syria rescue workers say there has been it in the west, and opposition fighters say they have gained control and, na tash that reports. gasp be for air, they are traded inside field hospitals after another suspected chlorine attack. witnesses say, helicopters dropped chlorine, and the country side on sunday. it comes after rebel groups gained more territory, in a town in the vicinity. the unnone security council has blamed the syrian army for repeated chlorine attacks. and they have threatened action for the violation of international law but even though none of the rebel groups has access to helicopters, it has no way to confirm the army

is responsible. despite the attack, opposition fighters say they had a major victory. using suicide car bombs and, raiding a gas station they seized control after camp. fighters say the troops fled before they could burn their weapons and, amount now destination. by seizing the army camp, the rebels hope it will allow them to cut off a major supply line. the china sea have dominated the summit and china is accused of building airstrips and exspending into territories claimed by several countries. as much as health country tried to down play the issue

china's claims, overshadow the summit. we hope to be able to influence china that, it is in their interest, not to be seen as confronting them and, that any attempt to destaiblize this region will not benefit china either. they released satellite photos showing large scale land reclamations and they say there are indication that's china is building an airstrip for military use and may be planning another. it raises concern that china is trying to enforce control over the waters, and the philippines and, vietnam. the disputed areas rich in energy researches, and, is a vote tal route for trade. half the world's commercial shipping travels through these

waters. from the start of the summit, the foreign minter challenged them to stand up to beijing. but it was mooted. and they are not part of the group, but it is seen as a important player. most of the members rely on china for trade and are weary of upsetting their giant neighbors. the dispute has been in 2002, when they agreed it work with them, and little has been achieved and china has continued to claim 90% of the waters as part of its territory. japanese families have arrived, focusing on trade and defense ties, and, expected to become the versus japanese leader to, address the congress. and, they are facing glowing

opposition, by a major overbase. it's a daily standoff, in the bay. on one side, the protestors trying to stop the construction of a u.s. marine airfield. and on the other the japanese coast guard. the stakes have risen in a battle that's lasted 20 years. we now have a government that's opposed to the land reclamation and the people are supporting us. the coast guard's biggest headache are the people, that paddle along and looking for places to cross. this is the sharp end of the cal pain, and to stop the building and these ploes itters have been getting support. the recent election saw not a single willing candidate win and, it is a battle between okay

what now what, and the decision makers. in tokyo. and it's been deemed close to civilian buildings and, an argument strengthened, by a helicopter crash and japan and the u.s. have agreed to relocate it. honoring that deal is crucial to be a stronger more active military partner, the u.s. continues its rebalance to asia. and the government insistes it must base outside japan. the governor supporters are made up of environmental lists and, this will be the first time that they handed over territory. the governor uses very clear terms in exblink why they are opposed and, people are beginning to realize, we we have an argument and that the japanese

government has been high handed in forcing this through. tokyo's overruled the move, and, next, is to seek an aannualment, and the activists continue to try to slow down the work and draw attention to their fight. everyday, they are detained, and returned to shore and they come back again. kazakhstan long-term leader, has won nearly 90% of the vote, the 74-year-old has been president for over 26 years now and, voters have little choice. they criticize the poll for restricting freedom of expression. polish border police have blocked a band of russian bikers from entering the country, the bikers are trying

to ride the same path that the red army took during the second world war and they washed, the group that they would not be allowed across the border. the u.n. secretary general is on patrol, aboard a naval ship and so far, more than 1,700 people have believed to have died and what is the purpose of the visit there? what is he trying to achieve? i think, in parts he's trying to show solidarity with the people, with the lives that have been lost and so, com miss raisings if you like, from the united nations, from the fragdies that have taken place and i think also, he wants to

swap ideas and, he'll be having talks, and she's the head of e.u. foreign policy and also with the italian prime minister, and he'll want to hear about those decisions which the e.u. reached, in the summit, which you will remember, last thursday in brussels. and also, you know, there are areas some of the conclusions that summit would be of particular interest, and, i think they'll be exchanging ideas about ways to try and bring peace to libya and i think, specifically, he'll want to hear about those e.u. plans to destroy smugglers boats and that would mean, military forces going to the coast of north africa, and i imagine that would be of some concern. now i've been here, for a

week now and i have seen african my grants, and syrian my grants and palestinian migrants almost everyday and one thing that i have learned is that yes that journey across the mediterranean is dangerous and, just because people get here, that doesn't mean that their problems are over. far from it. the tentative first steps in europe, after painful days at sea, hundreds of my grants disembark from the ship. all is efficient and men and women are divided and first aid for those that need it, and clothing for the cold and first impressions are deceptive within days, most of these new arrivals will be left to friend for themselves. the reception centers are full, and the government is overwhelmed by sure numbers. the migrants who come, rely

on support networks, from friends and family, from people who might come from the village and, those that don't have it, can find themselves in a very vulnerable situation. like 18-year-old from guinea, he came by boat, and he has no friends, no money and no phone and no idea as to what he'll do next. he's sleeping in the mosque, and he and he had for his face to be hidden. my dream was to stay in this country and study and learn the language and, go to school and, speak for the italians and have the right documents and sen money home to my par listen else the. some nights ten migrants and some nights it's 200 in the shelter. the problem is enormous. italy has done it's part and

it's not capable of solving the problem. this needs to be solved on a world level, this is everyone's problem. because as long as there's poverty, war and oppression on the doorstep, these these boat loads will keep oncoming. we'll play you any nowz when we have it, and let me give you one the update, which shows the relevance. we heard from the italian navy, a report, from the southern part of the italian mainland northeast of where i aming 267 my grants, poured into port, and they have been rescued and some 64 kilometers and, they included women and children, in this instance nofy talties. thank you. reporting there.

there's plenty more ahead on this news-hour. a photographer catches a terrifying moment. plus n.b.a. conference, and after the break.

the rescue teams are going through the rubble and communication lines are down, in some of the more remote areas. at least 44 people are dead, and injured in pakistan after high rains winds and rain, and 120 flattened buildings. rebels are battles forces loyal to the expresident and some of the heaviest fighting has been taking place in the southern city. more now, in our do story and in nay pal, there are

thousand he is working and some have been trying to get ahold of their family back home. these men have been trying to call their relatives since the earthquake struck and some have managed to get through. but for the last few hours the phone-lines have been down, and they're worried. it's so sad, this is our black day and, this is our so bad, and it's a bad day. we are praying for god, by the grails of god our friend is. people move to work, and for million the goal is to earn enough money to limed a house and, help their families and now they can't do that. our houses collapsed and all my family are sleeping in the fields on the ground, i want to be with my family will and

we try to send money, they can't receive it. we just found out that some of his relatives are dead. my brother's son and wife are killed, and everywhere, the same problem and i have been working for one year and my contract is, for from years and i can't go back to my home. votes a sponsorship workers need permission to leave the country. most of the police are here on two-year contracts and they can return home at the end of it. and so far since the earthquake it hasn't received any reports of people being prevented from leaving. the group representing the police, is companies to help people who want to go home. if the workers lost their house or someone in the family died they should be begin

permission to go home. and i want to make this happen. some of the men say they're so stressed about the quake they can't work and right now home has never felt so far away. we want to show you again these pictures, that have just arrived to us here, of katmandu the aerial view, to show you extent of the devastation after saturday's earthquake, and lots of buildings damaged and historic centers has always been damaged. and, many people still living outside in tents because there have been several aftershocks and the death toll cons to rise, it now stands at other 3,7 then and, that number is expected to rise further because many of the remote areas haven't been

reached by rescue teams and these pictures, the capital after saturday's devastating earthquake. more and john bennett, who's he value waiting the program. thank you very much for being with us. i understand, you were in kaatman do you was nepal prepared for something of this scale? well, the short answer is no, they weren't really prepared. i think what's happened here, something that's been predicted for quite a long time and yet since there wasn't large earthquake since 1934, people get into a state of mind as to say, it's not going to happen tomorrow, so we have other priorities and what i was doing, as i was looking on behalf of british government to so what effect their preparedness program had had.

and we found that there had been some preparation done, in the repositioning of stops water facilities and shelter and also a lot of work done, in training the first responders and the people who, from the communities who perhaps will be ready to assist, as soon as something like this happened. particularly through the red cross, and different organizations. so, we looked at that, and i think the weakest part, was the government if self, particularly, the local government because dpaps is quite low there, and even if you put lots of money in, it doesn't mean that you get the kind of action that you need, in order to prepare for a disaster of this scale and, of course, crucially, the issue is housing. it's about housing standards

and the fact that, many of these houses, and, buildings were not earthquake resistent. and as we've seen, there's ben huge amount of collapse of the buildings. this is mainly because of the valley is full of buildings that have not the regulations or built before the regulations. okay, you mentioned john, that the british government helped and trained first responders. as far as the response now what needs to happen? what should be the priority right now? well, i mean, the priority is the search and rescue aspect and, communities are the first on the scene. what we're hoping is that some of those facilities or some of this training, will have come into action over the last couple of days, and some of those

people and will be reporting back to the central government, however, i have to tell you that some of these reporting procedures, with the government are very tenuous and we estimated it would take up to 20 years to build a full capacity to respond to a major emergency. and now this emergency has happened well before. so these early days, and the effort, now is on rescue operations and so on and looking further ahead what can be done as far as prevention measures. the first thing to do is to work closely with local government, and to build their capacity for early warning systems for dealing with issues such as the communications systems, and once an emergency arises and, just a word of

exhaustiontion here, an early warning system is much more effective for things like floods, than it is for earthquakes. there was hardly any early warning at all for this earthquake. and so that's one of the downsides of dealing with earthquakes. and the other thing, that can happen is the community groups themselves can build their own resilient, through having a constand ongoing training, for how to deal with situations of this kind. thank you very much. we appreciate your time. live. well dramatic pictures, have emerged of an avalanche triggered by the earthquake and flattening part of the camp. 1,000 climbers were there

at the time, and 18 climber were killed, and some may be trapped. it was like 4,000 feet of snow and nowhere to run and, so i told everyone to get down, and, putmy hands over my head and, buried myself, and snow hit, 45 seconds or a minute for it to go boy. now to other news,. they are calling gorgeous advertise. several people have been killed, just the latest, in the series of african my grants living in the country, and he met the family. she exam to south africa, in 1971. her nephew was murdered, during the wave of my grant workers.

when the nurse told me, he was gone, i was broken. because he left him with me, to look after. why has god taken him? the family is squared and trying to copy. the attack was caught on camera, by journalists. i cannot eat or sleep. he's always in my mind, the picture of how he die said always there. during a speech, marking 21 years, since they held their first elections, the president said emanuel was in the country illegally. reports candidate that he used a first name to avoid detection by authority as he was an illegal immigrant. his family has told us that he was in south africa, with all the correct paperwork.

this is the spot where he was so brutally killed and four men were arrested and are expected to stand trial for their murder and there are many families who have given up waiting gorgeous advertise. 62 people were killed, in this kind of crime in 2008, and the government says there were 132 convictions and it has promised justice for victims. they take decisions without fear favor or prejudice. the government has offered financial support for his three children and the family says they want more than just exash they want justice. and his cousin has written a poem in his memory. you are evil. beating. and until you killed a son you killed a brother, you killed an

uncle, you killed a father. you killed a hero. you killed a man. you killed our brother. well, we'll talk, to the director. what did you make of the president's speech where he condemned the attacks and only named one foreigner, that was killed and said that he was an illegal immigrant in the country? well, i think that, you know, from our point of view, the question of illegal people, being illegal is irrelevant, these attacks have occurred, and, have continued even up until yesterday against foreign nationals, regardless of their state tuesday.

and people fall into being undocument he, through deficiency, and not having a well thought-out policy, which would enable people to be properly documented and not fall into that trap. it's not the first time that we're seeing these attacks and this happened, in 2008, and a number of foreigners were killed then. why are would he seeing this time-and-time again in south africa, and have they been serious and diligent, in addressing this issue. we feel they haven't. and, there has been every year, increasing attacks and, one of the major problems was there hasn't been a seriousness from the authority and after the 2008 violence, that the human rights commission, publish he had a very detailed report with a range of recommendations and

these either haven't been impleminuted or partially, and not sustained. so we haven't seen the changes that we're in there, and to include immigrailings and also the immediate protection measures haven't changed, as we would not see the continuation of these attacks, and the impunity that was mentioned around, you know, prosecuting those. why is this? why have your recommendations not been followed? why have very few been convicted. one of the things we've been pushing for is hate crime legislation. and you can't tell what convictions relate to what crimes, other than the fact that a crime has occurred, and legislation, would cover all

crimes, and hate or fears. so, it would cover instances of racist attempts which we see a increase this, and the lgbt community and so it wouldn't be a special measure for one group or another but it would be helpful in trying to end the culture, and, to have proper sense to be able to record incidents where it is motivated by hate. thank you very much for your time. thank you. two people have been killed and, several others killed, after police opened fire on demonstrators. they were protesting the 3 third issue. ♪ ♪ ♪ for months, they said they

would take to the streets if the president tried to run for a third time in june's election and, now that his party announced that he will, the crowded gathered. and, in 2008, following the peace deal that ended a civil war. so far the main opposition party hasn't officially joined the protest and this man came along. we are going to demonstrate peacefully and either use force, and you will be removed by force. [cheers] . the crowds are growing larger and, this one started and the line of riots. and, there's another. [cheers] . and words.

it did. several protestors were injured, in some parts of the city some people were shot and killed. and they sprayed something that it hurts your eyes and your skin feels like it is burning and three ministers came to the most popular radio station, with plea, and they said they would close it and they locked themselves, inside, and kept broadcasting, and that didn't help. the radios listeners gathered and good news for them, a media representative managed to negotiate a deal, radio was allowed to stay on air as long as it stopped broadcasting live from the protest. we know our rights if we have to stand p for our rights we'll do that. we want our country to heal.

but, for now it looks set to carry on, and the government says, it should be resolved peacefully, with the presidential election in june. they won't stop, until he gives up the idea, to run for a third term. the u.n. says over 1r5,000 refugees, are now in rwanda, and they have add influx of people, since the beginning of april and their fleag intimidation. still ahead, we'll have all the sports, and, no doubt about the shot of the day. but, who is there smiling at the end of the final round? we'll have the details next.

welcome back, this season it is building up to an exciting build up, and, two to go, and they won on sunday, and hernandez, added to the goal he scored and, in the champions league, and he finished 4-2. this is how it looks after that game, 81 points, and 79, and, back up to four, and gain that sport and they beat grennad today on monday, and, up for grabs in spain and

germany, and they are celebrating a title and they did it without kicking a ball, because, second place were beaten. max cruz scored in the 00th minute and scoring their third consecutive title. and semifinals, for the champions league in england united dropped down to four after they lost, and, it was second very first and chelsea and, they are ten points clearer, with five games to go. and, dropped down to third and later on sunday,. chelsea, and was named the player-of-the-year by his fellow professionals. he won it, and the united goal scored 13 goals and

helping chelsea wins the league cup. former world number one, has been and handed an eight-month ban for doping. and, the agency -- and he still be able to compete, because the world federation, can still compile. he was described as a national hero, and he tested positive for a ban at last year's world championships. the results and. now, the m.l.b., alex rodriguez completed a year long

ban for doping and could be set for a 6 million dollar bonus from the yankees. he hit his 659th homerun, in the win over the mets and one short of willie mayes and, he was north and rodriguez has a marketing agreement that promises him 6 million payday if he mayes. and they may refuse to pay because his homeruns are no longer marketable. clove land, and 4-0 against boston. and, l.a. clippers have leveled their series, at two apiece and mavs kept alive their hopes. and, of a recording this victory, and scored 31 points. winners, and game 5 on

tuesday. and n. h.l. playoffs, line up are nearly complete, after the canadiens and, the wild got their spots in the battle of the canadian teams and montreal, in game 6 of their series. 4-2 lead. and won games four and five. and any hopes were ended by the 2-0. and the match-up, and that series. meanwhile, the wild beat the louis loses and, game 6 and zach parise will and won this one, and minnesota faces chicago, blackhawks. justin rose won his 7th p.g.a. title. and caused problems, but not for this man lee and he got at

hole in one in the par 31, and he finished with back-to-back birdies, and one shot, and the 2013 u.s. open championship. i played many times and year and year, i've been getting closer, and guys, this is my fifth major and they have become such good friends of mine. any win is sweet. on the l.p.g.a. tour,. she gave herself a birthday present. and winning over 400,000 dollars in the process. and, celebrated, her 18th birthday and in a mayoff, on sunday. the 7th win. one of the greatest ever olympians, is leading a drive to help the dre tasting. won two gold medals and 1,500

and 5,000 meters and, he was the latest in the line of more rakow athletes. and, the country has won only three medals and now lamming a athletic program, hoping to find some stars of the future. this program is designed for children to take a part in athletics, and de sooned for them to learn throwing, and jumping running, it has many strong meals males and females and, we hope they'll be future champions. thank you. that's it for this news-hour, do stay with us, plenty more news, including the latest from nepal where it continues to