examining the impact that still resonates today. a special report continues tomorrow, 10:00 eastern. on al jazeera america. >> saudi arabia's king appoints a now crown prince in a major reshuffle. hello, welcome to al jazeera, live from the headquarters in doha. i'm elizabeth puranam. also ahead - anger on the streets. thousands of police used to enforce a curfew in the city of baltimore. people search through the rubble

for survivors in nepal nigeria's military said it rescued hundreds of girls from a boko haram stronghold in the north of the country saudi arabia's king has announced changes to the ruling cabinet. his nephew is the new crown prince. he is also the deputy prime minister and the interior minister. he has taken over from the prince, the last of the saudi king's sons. his son is the deputy crown prince, appointed as the defence minister in january. he's believed to be among the youngest members. and the saudi ambassador to washington has taken over as foreign minister. he's replaced the prince, the world's longest serving foreign minister appointed in 1975. the royal decree says one asked

to be relieved of duties because of health. we take a look at the long career at the helm of saudi said foreign minister. >> reporter: he was the longest serving prime minister, his career 40 years. he saw the world come and go, and served under four saudi kings. advancing the foreign policy especially after the attacks of 9/11 when 15 of the attackers were saudi generals. he was part of efforts to lesson iran's influence in the region including syria, where they have been supporting a couple of rebel groups. as a foreign minister and political ally in the region faisal was well liked and respected in diplomatic circles and described as a charismatic

leader willing to talk to reporters and a sense of humour. with age, he faced health problems, and despite suffering from chronic back pain and having challenging surgeries, he maintained his role. his regret was a palestinian state never took shape. he was always a subordinate to the king who had the final save. the prince became the new monarch, and bigger questions will be asked about what the leadership means for saudi arabia's foreign policies. the executive director for the arab center of washington say that's the reshuffle has significant repercussions. >> what you have here is basically a decisive answer by the king to the doubts that many experts express said since he

came into power, with regard to health decisiveness and control over political matters in the kingdom, and these represent an unequif call answer. some of the changes have been in the offing for so long. i think it was surprising for king suleman in a manner and timing to make she is changes, particularly on the foreign policy level, specifically with regard to the position of foreign minister. faisal has been complaining and showing signs of issues with regards to his health for several years. he refused to abdi kate his position, and it seems that he has demanded in the context of this change that he plays a lesser role if you will in

terms of the day to day foreign affairs of the kingdom. he will remain as a special advisor to the king in charge of foreign policy. the day to day affairs of the ministry will pass on to the current ambassador of the kingdom of saudi arabia to washington. who has been over the past few years, played a growing role in foreign poll city. particularly with the relationship in the united states the important portfolio in the arena of saudi arabia. a curfew is in effect in baltimore, the nard has been brought in after riots on monday following the funeral of a black man that decided in custody our correspondent has more. >> the vooets of baltimore are quiet, there's few, if any on the streets, because the curfew

came and went. there were clashes between now and those that refused police orders to disperse because of the curfew. there were tear gas because of minor overall in the city. most dealing with the curfew and the streets. over all police officials are breathing a sign of relief. >> to nepal, where heavy rain is hampering effort to give aid to survivors, and to rescue those trapped under the rubble. 4,600 are confirmed dead. the death toll could be more than 10,000. with. >> a man happens been found

alive after spending 18 hours under the rubble. 8 million have been affected says the united nations, and 1.5 million in need of food aid. we have this update from kathmandu. on this second day of mourning in nepal, and the makeshift in the center of kathmandu, the prevalent mood is one of rising anger and increasing frustration. hundreds of people here are concerned that even though aid is getting into the country, it's not reaching those that need it most. not in the city, and not in the surrounding countryside or the mountains. because of that they are worried. when you add to that the fact that there's expected to be a lot more rain fall and mudslides, they are concerned there could humanitarian crisis spiralling out of control. >> nigeria's army says it

rescued 300 women and girls during an operation against boko haram. it took place in the stronghold of the forest. it doesn't know if the girls are those kidnapped from chibok. that sparked an international campaign to bring them back. our correspondent ynonne ndedge has more from abuja. >> the nigerian military is planning to release photos and details of hundreds of women and girls that have been rescued. screening and profiling process individuals and figure out where they are from. we managed to speak to a nigeria's military spokesperson who told us the military believe some of the individuals could be the wives or children of boko haram fighters who have been living in the forest. we also know that the military are not ruling out the

possibility that some of those rescued could potentially be some of those kidnapped from chibok. the military has been engaged in a fight with boko haram fighters, considered to be the last strong hold of the group. it raises the prospect that if boko haram is defeated in the forest. for many, the hope is that the chibok girls will be found. . >> indonesia executed eight prisoners despite a campaign to stop them. seven foreigners and one indonesia what is convicted of drug trafficking. australia recalled their am bass door. a filipino woman was spared. we have this report.

nine families from all over the world gathered at the indonesian port to leave for a prison island, for the last time before the executions. not long after, ambulances arrive. a grim sign that despite the last minute attempts from foreign governments to save the lives of the national officials here that made up their mind. indonesia support the death penalty, many criticized the government for insisting on carrying out executions despite legal flaws. >> we have corrupt judges and corrupt prosecutors. it's the biggest issue, not about execution itself. i feel they government uses politics to cover the bigger problems of indonesia, >> after a last visit relatives of mary jane prayed for a miracle. she was arrested in 2010 with 2.6 kilograms of heroin in her suitcase. the case of the migrant worker

from the filopines has led to protest, she maintained her innocence saying she was framed by a drug syndicate. her two sons and parents had returned from a tearful farewell when they heard the woman involved in recruiting mary jane surrendered to police that set up her daughter. >> translation: my daughter is innocent. she went to indonesia, spent three days and flew to indonesia. she didn't know about the drugs. >> reporter: their prayers were heard. two australians, four nigerians and four brazilians faced a different fate. they were shot by a firing squad for drug-related convictions. the united nations urged indonesia to stop the executions, saying their crimes do not warrant capital punishment. the executions went ahead despite allegations of legal flaws and political interference. the government says it will serve as a strong deterrent. the observers say they'll use it to show strength in a sign of

weakness. president joko widodo continued the executions. previous governments had an unofficial moratorium. in january, six prisoners - a dutch and brazilian national - dutch and brazilian national - were executed. both countries recalled their ambassadors in response. indonesia is not worried about international repercussions. still to come why the japanese prime minister shinzo abe has been given special treatment during his visit to the u.s. and the newly elected sri lankan president keeps his election promise of reforming the presidency. presidency.

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good to have you with us. these are the top stories. saudi arabia's king reshuffled his cabinet. a big change is the promotion of the deputy crown proins to crown prince. long-serving prime minister faisal has been replaced. a curfew in baltimore is in effect. police fired gas to those who stay said on the streets indonesia executed eight prisoners despite last-minute effort to save their lives. they were all convicted of drug

trafficking. a filipino woman, due to be executed was given a last-minute reprieve. wayne hay has more on australia reaction to the execution. >> reporter: there's a certain amount of anger and disbelief in australia after two members of the so-called bali nine, andrew chang and myuran sukamaran were executed in indonesia 10 years after being arrested on drug charges. there was a lot of critisusn in relation to the indonesian government and judicial system. that will continue in the days and hours ahead. tony abbott gave a strongly worded statement in a sombre media conference. >> australia deeply regrets the executions. they are cruel and unnecessary. cruel because andrew chan and myuran sukamaran spend

some decade in gaol before being executed, and unnecessary bouts both young australians were fully rehabilitate in prison there was a fair amount of caution in what tony abbott had to say, emphasising the relationship between australia and indonesia. he emphasised it was an important relationship and will be. judging by that it seems ipp likely in the short term we'll see fewer short steps other than the move to bring the australian ambassador to indonesia home, which is a decision already taken. >> sri lanka has undergone the biggest change of a political system in 37 years. it's parliament voted to limit the powers of the president. it was in line with an election

pledge by maithripala sirisena last year. the changes make him answerable to parliament. we have this report from colombo. >> reporter: an historic day in sri lankan politics, with changes to the constitution of this country. the main changes will be a reduction to the power of the president. a reduction in his term in office all president. r in keeping promises made by the pledges of maithripala sirisena and his government that took office in january. they said they'd work to curtail the overarching powerful presidency, to bring more fair and divided power. spread out among the cabinet. now, a huge majority voted in favor of the changes in the parliament building behind me. 215 of the 225 seat assembly voting for the chance.

-- changes. another thing brought in will be a constitutional council, an apex body which will oversee the appointments to key institutions. that will ensure transparency and fairness. was there a negotiation regarding the constitution, it has been expanded, and all the parties agreeing to this expanded body. a very much overall winds of change seen to the regime, and rule of the former president, and some of the changes that his government brought in. so in keeping with the winds of change and a new government and system in sri lankan politics. . >> south korea, china and japan are meeting in relation to pollution. seoul has an awareness that a lot of the problem is close to home. harry fawcett reports. seoul has to endure periods of

peak pollution. 23rd february was something else - the worst day for five years. fine air borne particles at 50 times the world health organisation's safe level. when it's that bad, the main source of the problem is clear. pollutant laced dust blown in. dust that passes into the bloodstream can trigger heart problems and strokes. since 2012 the average daily air quality has been steadily worse, double the standard level, and the metropolitan government accepts 70% of the problem is home grown. >> when you look at what is generated in seoul, it's floating dust disturbed by human activity or vehicle emissions. >> reporter: the city has a plan to convert buses from diseasel to gas restrict new cars to electric or hybrid.

coal fired power stakeses is on the increase this went from four to six furnaces soon it will be eight. 13 new plants will be built in six years. what is happening is part of a decision to expand coal-fired energy production at a time when seoul's air quality is worse. greenpeace took its message to the walls saying south korea should reduce not expand reliance on coal. >> translation: the world is moving to the trend. korea is going the other way, each though premature deaths is linked to it riding burning goal would seam to work against reducing emissions. another the main objectives is

to reduce emissions. there is o conflict of interest. >> reporter: for all the efforts to tackle the problem, some may have to get used to living with dirty air for some time to come. the executive director of clean air asia joins us. good to have you with us on al jazeera. this trilateral meeting between china, japan and south korea is about to take place. how important is it for the country to do something about their deteriorating air quality? >> it is important. it's an important step the three countries are taking across asia not just these countries, but we see the quality deteriorating in our cities.

it's important that we act now, in terms of providing healthy and liveable cities for all including in the three countries. >> who is it that needs to act, and how do they act. we see the governments of the three countries coming together. progress needs to be made on different levels. from the government there's cities of asia and individual people. what needs to be done here. >> you are quite right. it is important that the governments take action and set standards as was mentioned. look at coal-fired power plants. on city level, that's where the hot spots are. urban planning is important to facilitate better mobility. transport is the last contributor to bad air quality

across cities in asia it will be on the rise. smart city, green cities on the way forward, and it is about providing better transport, looking at cleaner fuels, and vehicles but also looking at the livability of cities making sure citizens have more opportunities, for instance to take bikes or walk more. we have seen in london that walked well with bike sharing schemes, congestion charges. there's good examples and practices on how to improve mobility in city better than planning. that reduces air pollution. on a personal level, there's actions individuals can take. the biggest contributors across asia is burning. there it is important that governments and local authorities help people

understand and finance, friendships, the replacement of cook stoves which could leave to indoor air pollution. >> changes needed across the board. the executive director of clean air asia joining us from the philippine capital manila the japanese prime minister shinzo abe is being honoured in washington d.c. the obama administration is hoping to sign a major bilateral trade agreement. patty culhane reports. >> prime minister shinzo abe is getting the kind of attention reserved for few world leaders. a private tour of the lincoln monument welcoming and hand shakes in the afl office. -- oval office. and for the first time a japanese officer addressing the congress. there's a reason beyond the

normal relationship. money. on the men ou is -- menu is beef. particularly the trans-pacific partnership is on the agenda. >> i'm clear that t.p.p. is good for american officials and businesses. >> reporter: top white house officials believe the key to getting the agreement with all nationals is they have to settle disagreements first, based on agriculture, cars. they are downplaying speculation that they come to an agreement on that. the prime minister gave only the vaguest of updates. >> translation: on the bilateral outstanding issues we welcome the fact that significant progress was made. we'll continue to cooperate to lead the t.p.p. talks through the last phase. >> reporter: some analysts say the delays are toey. >> president obama came out of

the tokyo meetings last year saying we had a breakthrough, we think we see the way to a deal, and here we are a year later. a couple of months ago it was going to get done when shinzo abe came to town, now we hear, well, no maybe not. >> reporter: this is a top priority for the u.s. president, that is clear. now, the migrant death in the mediterranean show the rivals that people are willing to take to escape to europe for a better life. in ethiopia it's relatives that raise thousands to pay for smugglers to go abroad. we spoke to a family who have not heard from their son in two weeks. >> reporter: this woman last heard from her son 2.5 weeks ago. he was about to start his journey from sudan, through the sahara desert through libya and onwards to europe.

she is worried sick and wants him home. >> translation: if he is alive i want him to get in touch. if someone sees him, tell him to get in touch. >> reporter: his elder brother and girlfriend helped him raise the $4, 500 smuggler fee. his plan is to go to germany where he has a friend. no one at home could stop him. >> he can't listen to me. >> reporter: just like him another man is desperate to leave. his family does not know that he's been planning the journey for a year and saved $1,000. >> i want to go to england. some of my neighbours are there. they send money home. i want to do the same. >> reporter: posing as new

clients we call the smuggling broker in the capital. he told us that we'll be taken to the border with sudan by a mini van that comes on specific days at midnight. he'll collect us with brokers who will help us get to europe. $4,000 is all it will take. it's not that simple. people spend months living rough on the road. many died trying to cross the sea. perhaps a reason why a captain is not often part of the package. >> translation: once the boat is built, those travelling will choose one and explained how to save. they then explain how to get there. >> reporter: here at the family home his mum praise for his

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