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iraqis agree thousands arrive, in a tim to retake it from isil. you're watching al jazera. also coming up, end of the cease fire, and saudi arabia launches more airstrikes. more against the president and many people are too scared to march on the streets. the wall of courage, how this chicago board helps people
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overcome their fears and realize their dreams. so we begin in iraq, where thousands have arrived, in a bid to retake the area from isil, they took control of the city, which is the capital, on sunday night after days of heavy fighting, and that's despite u.s. airstrikes and, people are now trying to leave the city and, find refuge in the capital. the deployment of milllish sha is a controversial decision a shiite force, many are warning this could cause tensions, the possibility of clashes between the sunni treebs and see eight militias, it means that the government has to rely on this, because its regular forces are
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too weak and shows how they are stronger than the state, in iraq. and, sun any leaders are warning against this and they are asking to be armed and, they want to take this fight by themselves, in the interim, more than 8,000 people have been displaced and the human suffering is only worsening in this country many they were caught in the crossfire and now they have no place to go. 8,000 people were forced to leave ramadi when fighters, belonging to islamic state of iraq advanced. and people are being questioned before being allowed to enter and they want to make sure that no fighters make it into the city. why run we allowed to go to baghdad? finance we in the same country it is better to die than to live
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this life. anger towards the shiite government goes deep. there's also a feeling that they have been betrayed. we spent two days on the road. government check points along the way, we can't understand how they just retreated why did they do that? ramadi, the capital belongs to isil, at least for now this video was released. the capital seems to have been abandoned, after a three day offensive that pushed government forces out. according to the government officials up to 500 security personnel and civilians were killed, either in the fighting and others were murdered. now the militia are ready to launch a counter.
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they operate under the government. they were responsible for pushing isil from the provinces. but they have also been accused of human rights abuses and many people have still not returned to their homes. in ramadi, the regular army, and the local police were not match, many were seen escape, and will sunni leaders are blaming the government. right now we have very few option's ground, and the armed local tribes, because the only group operating under the command, is the shiite milllish sha. that will alienate many tribes and many will consider their involvement. there is concern. it's a sunni area, and there's a ethnic dispute before and it's about ten
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years, and, there will be a clash. definitely, between the tribes and the shiite milllish sha it's more weakening, the central government why? because it's not the army, who is getting in. ramadi was isil's first major gain after a series defeats the united states which leads it, ensifts it is confident, that ramadi will be recaptured. that may happen, but winning the political battle could be harder, there is little or no reconciliation. yemen's foreign minister said the they will avoid airports, and a five day cease fire ends, after they met in the capital to discuss the conflict.
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iran says, it regrets that there hasn't ben a cease fire. so we need a very serious effort to deal with yemen, and to deal with this crisis and, of course, the plilt cal solution is the only solution and, this is why we believe that, yemen dialogue should take place under u.n. aussises. the supporter and says the talks, in saudi arabia were of no use but the houthi could consider attending geneva. they could, it will depend on where to start from, because we will not accept, and i'm sure the houthi will not accept to start it over again. you have the national dialogue, and not for the you have all
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parties have out come, so we should start from how to implement this outcome. if this is going to be the case, then i'm sure that the houthi will join this talk in geneva, because they do want, to start again, a new agreement which you have many agreements, but the reason why was that they have attacked yemen. more now. soon after the cease-fire came to an end saudi led targets targeted, the positions and, the houthi say that they she would villages, in the northern province. and talks are nd way between different facts, and the
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international community, and the countries to agree on a new extension of the cease fire. this comes against the backdrop, of the conference, where key facts are working on an agreement, on the future of country, they will like the international community to help them ask the houthi, even if that means the use of force. and agree on how to run the country. but that won't be enough. there are crucial talks which will take place in geneva. that's where the international community hopes to bring all to agree on a political set men to put an end to violence. two iranian warships, have a ship bound for yemen, it is packed with 2,500 tons of
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supplies the car go ship is due to reach on thursday, iran has been accused of arming houthi rebels, and it didn'ted them. two explosions in turkey have injured people, the party says the explosion occurred, to come from a package delivered to the office there. the attacks come six weeks ahead of the elections. itky's presidential spokesman has warned that it will be throne into turmoil if they execute morsi, he was facing charges in separate trials. kenya's president that the election, in the wake of public
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unrest protests against the president, are expected to continue but many people are now too scared to march on the streets. now, this report from the capital. it's calm, but tense in this part, you can see there are a lot of soldiers on this particular street, and that has caused a lot of fear, there was a protest here earlier a few people tried to get on the street and demonstrate and they were a few and a bit of violence and they participated. they fired into people, who were trying to demonstrate. and different protest now there's fear. they are shooting from a gun. people protesting, run up and planning to get away, as
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quickly as possible. and they hid in between the houses and making it very hard for the soldiers and the police to find them. they want to keep protesting but there is a climate of fear, and some leaders are too scared to come out, and the people aren't sure how much momentum this particular protest will have, and as you see, we are a lot more soldiers and police, have been do i ployed, onto the streets, they know that the president seems determined to run for the third term. and they don't want him to. and right now, it's a tense calm and people uncertain about the future and they want to keep protesting, is there enough will in the people to do that. or are many of them too squared to do it. e.u. ministers are gathering to discuss the migrant crisis, they're expected to back a proposal for a new naval force
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to enter september smugglers before they reach europe. more than 10,000 people have been rescued. today, the main point will be taking the decision to stab the operation at sea to dismantale the smugglers. and, i expect this decision to be taken today. jackie has the latest from the brussels. e.u. ministers are looking to adopt a compromeanive package on the issue of migration now that the military aspect to that fighting the smugglers and also be longer term plans to address it. political instability and poverty, and also, a humanitarian side to protect refugees and the military side a lot would depend on what kind
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of u.n. security council might be achieved and, look at operations within international waters and naval operations western libyan waters, the e.u. has ruled out any forces on the ground. many, many ways, it is the hue nana terry enpart of the plan which is causing controversy. a lot of countries there's a lot of hostility now the e.u., would like to establish a mechanism where 20,000 would be given a permanent solution, in the e.u., distinguishing the numbers up between countries depending on how big and how wealthy and migrants it has and, those kind of factors would be used. however, there are some countries.
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the uk and hungary say they oppose this. it might be there in prins a pel, nailing down the details might be more difficult. still ahead lebanon one aid group is helping some syrian refugees earn a living,. two earthquakes expos political face and a lack of leadership. [baseball crowd noise] ♪
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people are fleeing and thousands have arrived near the city in a bid to retake it. yemen's foreign minister said the strikes against houthi will affirmative day cease fire ended after political and tribal figures met to discuss the conflict. kenya's president postpone he the election, due to public unrest and, they are expected to continue and many people are too scared to march on the streets. so returning to our top story, isil has taken full control of ramadi, the government in baghdad says 500 people, are thought have have been killed. ramadi's capture extends the influence and this teens means
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its fighters can move inside iraq. isil controls all main roads, to make men by imposing road taxes, and there are pockets of open territory still under iraqi control, and the air base is one example. 300 u.s. troops and 800 soldiers are stationed there. and, another pocket of iraqi control for now there's a garrison protecting the dam for water and agriculture. still, the capture of ramadi is unsettling. the secretary general, of the council, and he explains why the government must help the local volunteers, instead of sending militias. we say that, in public, that
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we are we dense need the militias and this will create conflict between our tribes and their tribes and we told them many times that, we have enough volunteers and they are waiting for it, and that's why they are not very welcome. we need the support of the government,s, for the coalition to support us with the pep point, because we have a big number of volunteers and, they are waiting to participate to liberate our province, from isil and we have willing and ready to do that. the leb leb bon army says it has detained syrian refugees, for having expired paper. most of them live in informal camps. those arrested were from syria.
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in that camp, refugees struggle to survive. now, one group trying too make a difference. he as pastry chef, and, they want him to make pizza, so he's given it a shot, he got an opportunity that's rare for ref few gees living in lebanon. they gave me the shot and provide all the equipment for free, and i earn a living for my family and, get to employ over workers. a charity group runs this. it relies on cash donations. 450 new cap bins have been allocate he, with a cost of half a million dollars and, they want to create a self sustaining
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community. he as barber, he's now able to feed his family of five. it depends some days i make $3 and sometimes 8 or more, thank god, i can afford to buy my family food. and this camp is very, very good. but even with the improved conditions, live in this camp is basic. other 1,500 live here and, it is tough and there are complaints. this camp is considered to be among the best, in lebanon they get to live in cab ben's leak this, with its own toilet and there is lack of water and only 6 hours of electricity and, most people agree they won't find a better place. over 1.2 million refugees, and many live in tens under
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harsh conditions and, it has put strains on the enif a structure and, the government has imposed restrictions and some feel the refugees might feel encouraged to stay. back they say they are overwhelmed, all the help provided is temporary. our refugees want to return, this is temporary living. no one wants to stay away from their country and homes we will take this entire camp back there until people settle in their own homes. syria is behind this mountain and it will be a long while before the short journey back begins. the u.s. secretary of state says north korea has not come close to taking steps to stop
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their nuclear weapon program. he fired a missile. he now here's more. john kerry talked about two recent events as he referred to the reckless abandon in which they were acting. the successful launch after missile, from a submarine informs violation of north korea's u.n. obligations and he said the alleged execution of one of the most senior figures agency by form of anti aircraft fire was the latest in a series of stories of horrendous executions in public. and he gave a very strong signal, that the united states would see them referred to the international criminal court unless it change he and he held out some kind of hope seeing
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that iran provided a model recent success in negotiations with iran, and there has been some change in the language in recent months, in january, there were attempts to start tops, and they proved unsuccessful, and rather than having to show concrete evidence, mr. kerry is now talking about the leadership sending a signal that is willing to engage, on de nuclear asation. and there's been word, on monday saying, that the president of south korea, was a viper, that's in response to her comments on friday, that there was a rein of terror underway. nepal's passport has appealed for more aid following the earthquakes. it showed face, and they haven't agreed to a
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constitution. andrew is in katmandu and sen this report. the people of nepal don't trust the ground they walk on any more, no one can gauge how long it will take it recover and, beyond that, is there trust in the politicians running from their chamber? many are unconvinced. the first time, no political leaders or parties anywhere. because, they could not face the people. so that's where the vacuum is. he's a project manager who volunteered his services to the government after getting no row spoons, he helped out a small political party. and one of several aids, and made a big impression. they're providing help where it is needed most, these are things needed by the people and, there's a void at local levels and, it's political.
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that void is the result of a mount in insurgency, that goes back to two decades. it was as peace deal by 2006 and ended the monarchy and, gave bird to a federal republic and brought in an unstable multi party system and no local elections and no agreement, on a constitution. the present prime minister is seen to have been especially you unprepared. but, politicians of media camped out are scep tal about political change. you could have resources but mol billize them, is always the key. and, i'm giving some benefit of doubt. whatever the political forces may be, there's one fact,
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enthusiasm has helped relief them and, those in need will remember the faces of these helpless, more than those of their local politicians. andrew simmons. thousands of minors have gone a strike, they're trying to pressure government to strengthen labor laws, union workers, more than 20 mines are taking part, they are demanding the repeal of a law, that makes it easier to fire employees and want the use of contractors restricted. find people were killed, and 18 others in, a shootout between rival biker gangs in texas. it spilled over into a parking lot what started as a fight ended up with two sides firing at each other. 3 suspects have been arrested. some psycholjets believe writing down insecurities may
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encourage people to overcome their greatest fears and, the project, in virginia, is inviting people to do just that, it's called the courage wall, and, kimberly went to check it out. it's nothing more than a simple blackboard, transformed into what its create tor hopes will be a starting point for those wishing to change their lives, and unable to take that first step. it's called the courage wall, using chalk they finish the sentence, i wish i had the courage to. with their own secret hopes extremes and nancy created wall after struggling to overcome her own fears of failure. i rellized in my own life, my own coverage was lacking and everybody has their fears. fears that are holding us back.
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encourage to do better everyday and impacting positively on the lives of others. i wish i had the courage to be the best version of myself. and reach my utmost potential. i learned that, it's bold, and if you take risks you can make amazing things in the world. she never imagined that it would be a big success. most days it fills up within hours and, so she handled an online version of her cur ranch wall hashtag we live big and facebook and instagram account. this board is the first step. it's one way to take a first step, you don't need to write on this board, you can do it at home, and write on a scrap of paper and share it. and you don't need a courage board, you have the courage.
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to erase past fears kimberly virginia. much more news on our website. >> amtrak resumes train service between new york and philadelphia as federal officials push for significant changes to rail safety. >> it is amazing that innocent civilians were not injured here. >> nine dead at a biker gang shootout in texas. what was behind the violence. >> the u.s. led coalition steps up airstrikes trying to regain control of rimadi by shia