president recep tayyip erdogan's party ahead in preliminary results from turkey's parliamentary elections, but it may fall short of an overall majority. hello, you're watching al jazeera, live from london. also coming up saudi-led coalition jets bomb headquarters in sanaa. u.n. headquarters say they are optimistic about the peace talks next week raising a class to greater cooperation - g7 leaders meet in

general germany, and ukraine top of the agenda and making strides - women in the u.s. marines early results from turkey suggests the ruling ak party is ahead in parliamentary elections, but may not be able to govern alone. with a majority of votes processed this is how the results are looking. president recep tayyip erdogan's ak party is ahead with 41% of the vote. the main opposition c.h.p. is on 25.27 per cent. the m.h.p. around 6.3%. crucially it looks like the kurdish h.d.p. are on course for a parliamentary seat for the first time, with more than 12%. the party estimates it could have secured 80 seats in parliament. al jazeera has correspondents across turkey.

we go to istanbul, bernard smith with the kurdish h.d.p. but first to jamal outside the headquarters offered's ak party in anningara, preliminary results suggesting that the party might lose the majority in the parliament. what is the mood like among officials and supporters. >> well let's start with the supporters. and what was a sombre mood half an hour ago, the last time i spoke to our viewers, turned into a more lively one. i'll stand out of the shot and allow the camera to pan across. we are not sure what they are booing at. maybe the h.d.p. leaders may be getting ready to speak. there are television screens hoisted out here. maybe that is why they are. however, it's - offer the past half hour there's a steady flow

of supporters that are feeling the square here. inside the building the mood is defensive, but it seems a bit resilient. it is sombre. it's important to note that while all indications are that the ak party will use their majority there's double that of the second largest party, the chb. it looks like the ak party will have 260 or 61 scots. -- seats. the second is under 50% of what they would have. that means one of two things either the ak party or dash one of a couple of things the ak party comes together with an opponent or coalition, something unlikely or the parties, the kurdish h.d.p., the circular leftist and the nationalist party comes together for some

diverse coalition. or probably it's more likely scenario that you have a hung parliament, which would trigger early elections, possibly for a few months time. it's important to know there are several reasons why the a.k. party has not done as well as spicted. -- expected. 71 of the most experienced members did not contest the elections, which limited party members to run for more than three conservative terms in any one post. also the economy and the fact that the kurds for the first time, and a charismatic leader i'll leave bernard smith to speak about that. very interesting times here. don't let the euphoria behind me fool you. these supporters were expecting a much much positive result potentially we've been

looking at a blow for the ruling ak party. the mood there at party headquarters to one of jubilation. jamal, thank you very much. let's head to the main opposition chq in istanbul preliminary results suggesting they have come in behind the ak party. what more than you tell us omar. >> i'm having difficulty hearing you, but let me tell you there's no celebrations like anningara where the -- ankara where the c.h.p. party is. the leader of the istanbul branch says that the question of changing the constitution into a presidential one is out of debate, given the current numbers, what in practical terms is a possibility, but it is a

hard one and depends if the ruling party manage to get the need the seats in parliament getting on abroad with other opposition parties, allowing it to gain 330 seats in parliament for the constitution. what is interesting is that the main opposition party is not talking too much about its own figures. the figures they have are pretty much the same that they have got since the last election. if you put in context what they have run, a new campaign, they put the focus on the economy, on their idols of the secularism of the state. one of the officials told me that the results for them is bad. what is good for them in terms of result brings an end for the ak party's monopoly on power,

according to the opposition. >> thank you at the hours of the main c.h.p. party in istanbul. let's head to bernard smith he is talking about the hcp. they could be looking at an impressive result. early projections showing that they crossed the 10% threshold to get representation but may have gone beyond that. what does that mean for the party and their leverage? >> well yes, a huge party has been taken by the leaders, standing as a party for the first time in parliamentary elections, to reach the 10% threshold at a minimum to get into parliament. it looks like current predictions give them 12.7" of

the vote more than 70 seats in parliament. for the third time history they received representation in parliament therefore at a national level. that is a significant political event in this country. the h.d.p. managed do that by broaden the support base bay appealing to non-kurdish voters to voters that are a minority group. the h.d.p. is allied to the p.k.k., a banned terrorist organization for the united states and european countries. what they have done is managed to play that association, play up what it says are commitments to peace and minority groups women's rites. it will have spread political lefr rig to pursued kurdish influence. >> fireworks behind you, a significant result for the pro pro-kurdish h.d.p. party, thank

you very much bernard smith now, saudi-led coalition air strikes hit the army headquarters in yemeni's sanaa. 44 soldiers were killed 100 wounded. the bases used by the soldiers loyal to former president ali abdullah saleh and houthi allies. other air strikes east of sanaa targeted military positions where troops loyal to the president salah are stationed. the u.n. special envoy told us why he's optimistic about misty upham brokered talks -- u.n. brokered talks in geneva. i'm optimistic, because i think from day one there's only one solution, a peaceful solution. we believe that the only way to get this war stopped is by the yemeni coming around the table,

agreeing on a ceasefire, and agreeing on discussion what we have been describing from day one. they have been saying dialogue in yemen should start around c.p.r.s, the national dialogue and outcomes and the security council. we have been clear on this. one day they need to come together. that makes us optimistic. when they come together they'll found differently a solution to this table what we have seen is two conditions, saying we need a ceasefire, and implementation otherwise we don't go to discussion we say let go to geneva with no precondition and have a package, an agreement with a big element. from the government and the real

implementation and have that. i can tell you the security council members have outlined this several times. we need a pause and that is urgent i'm repeating it. >> saudi-led and the power struggle between the houthis and the government is destroying yemen's economy. we have this report. >> reporter: the simple process of making bread is diff in yemen's capital sanaa. this man runs a small bakery he is struggling. more than half of the bakeries shut down due to a shortage of fuel and power. a staple of the yemeni diet is a rare commodity. a kilo of flour used to cost $0.40, it's now $0.60. prices have gone up because of insecurity. hurting businesses like this bakery. >> the difficulties we face is shortage of fuel.

now we are using gas, making it slow, and it is expensive. the price of gas is higher. power outages are another problem. on top of that fresh cold water is a difficulty we face. above all the workers' spirits are down. >> reporter: petrol cost $0.70 a litre, it's now $3.5 and on the black market $7.5 per litre. that's fuelling a black market in yemen. people wait for days to fill up cars. then yemeni sells it on. it's a sign of how bad the power shortage is getting. >> translation: first the absence of fuel and power, the big obstacles at the time state authorities was in place. now there's no state. total vacuum. big malls and companies ground to a halt. citizens purchasing power decreased substantially. >> reporter: for months a saudi-led air campaign hit

sanaa. targetting houthi fighters and loyal to ali abdullah saleh. the conflict continued when the houthis took over the capital. services were suspended and prices skyrocketed due to the fighting. some aid has come through, but 80% of those in yemen needs aids to survive. what was once bustling streets, is now empty. with no customers shops are closed. >> translation: we are living in catastrophe. many of the big shopping centers are shut down. how do the families earn a living. >> reporter: that's a question no one is willing to answer. it's not just the dead and injured, the war has taken its toll on everyone in the country still ahead for you on al jazeera - a shocking development in the mediterranean migrant crisis. thousands discovered on boats. an election played out against

violence. mexico goes to the polls.

>> we're here to fully get into the nuances of everything that's going on not just in this country but around the world. getting the news from the people who are affected. >> people need to demand reform... >> ali velshi on target welcome back. let's take you through the top stories. preliminary results in the turkish selections somehow the ruling a.k. party is in front but with fewer votes. the kurdish h.d.p. looks set to receive a seat for the first time. saudi-led coalition air strikes hit the headquarters in sanaa. and speaking to al jazeera, the u.n. envoy to yemen is

optimistic about upcoming peace talks other stories, germany and the u.s. government say that sanctions will remain against russia. speaking at the g7 summit president obama said it was vital to stand up to russian aggression. >> reporter: the spring sunshine lights up a picture of the bavaria culture. this village was transformed into a venue for two world leaders. germany's chancellor greeted the u.s. president speaking of their two country's enduring president. >> despite differences in opinion that we have today the united states of america are our friend, our partner, and an important partner that we closely cooperate because it is in our common interest, because we wanted and have shared values. >> reporter: on sunday morning

they shared a sample of the food and drink this part of bavaria is renowned for. despite the good humour evident on both sides. they have serious issues on their plates. >> the global economy that creates jobs and opportunity, maintaining a strong and prosperous european union, forging trade partnerships across the atlantic, standing up to russian aggression in ukraine, combatting threats from violent extremism to climate change. >> reporter: but the situation in ukraine is not the only flashpoint issue facing the world leaders at the summit. also high on the agenda is the potential of what is called gretskis, where greece may be forced out of the eurozone for failing to pay its debts. the e.u. president had stern words for the greek government over what he calls unfulfilled promises of reform.

>> i don't have a personal problem with alexis tsipras, right by the contrary, he was my friend, is my friend, but friendship in all the maintains has to have minimal rules. while the politicians were getting down to the details, in the forest around them hundred of protesters trying to get as close as possible, with the aim of disrupting deliberations. the ring of steel that the authorities built prevented them from doing that. allowing the leaders have been able to continue talking. on monday they'll concentrate on how to deal with islamic state of iraq and levant. and managing climate change. and the situation this iraq came up in germany. iraq's prime minister is due to meet the u.s. president to ask for help fighting i.s.i.l., british prime minister david cameron says the u.k. will send

125 more troops to train local forces. on the ground in iraq the country's joint forces recovered part of baiji, according to an iraqi military spokes person. the fight to control anbar province continues. with each day that passes the battle takes a toll on ibbing rightside economy. imran khan reports from baghdad. >> reporter: iraq is not only a country of war, it's a country in economic crisis. a slump in oil prices left iraq with a budget deficit, which according to economist could be around $22 billion. aid agencies warn that they are running out of money to help 3 million affected by war. add the conflict itself, and iraq is in trouble. international support is a failure, and haider al-abadi wants world leaders to step up. >> translation: we are looking at strengthening military aid,

stepping up coalition air strikes and helping iraq reconstruct war-torn infrastructure and humanitarian aid. >> reporter: the u.s. has 3,000 troops in iraq, training and equipping forces. it sent 2,000 anti-tank missiles to help curtail isil's armoured vehicles for car bombing. the administration planned to speed up other shipments. relations between the u.s. and iraq have been strained. u.s. defense secretary accused the iraqi army of not having the will to fight. some iraqis say that is not fair. >> translation: i.s.i.l. is well equipped and well funded. iraq is in debt. iraq needs more support to kill i.s.i.l. financing and the g7 to support iraq financially, and bridge the debt gap the meeting between the prime minister and u.s. president obama in germany is supposed to be a review of what is happening in iraq. >> here in the capital, this sideline meeting means little. what people are concerned about

is rising food prices, electricity blackouts and security i.s.i.l. mount car bomb attacks in markets like this. iraq's deficit and the budget influences every decision, from fighting i.s.i.l. to cost salaries, a real impact. the real question is how much can the g7 help politicians from countries bordering libya are in cairo to come up with a plan to bring peace to the war-torn country. the algerian and italian foreign ministers are at the talks. saying stability in libya would reduce migration. migrants continue to make the crossing from libya. hmas "bulwark" launched a mission to help 500 from boats. 5,000 have been discovered on boats in the last 48 hours.

we have this update from catania. >> the latest figure released by the coast guard is many res called. 30 rescue operations more than 6,000 migrants rescued. we understand all the operations are over, and the ships are bringing back the migrant to sicily or or to other areas an the mainland. the ships were from britain, germany, island spain, malta and italy, and a commercial ship had to be called upon because it was the closest one in one of the operations. what will happen next is through the next 24 to 48 hours all the ships will come to italy and all the migrants will have to be

relocated somewhere, at least for the first few nights, a huge logistical challenge for the italian authorities. even though the european countries are involved it's the italians that take care of the migrants once they come on land. thousands of soldiers and police officers standing guard, mexicans are going to the polls for midterm elections, votes to elect governors and mayors and a foegsz of irrelevant -- focus of unrest. candidates have been killed. local media reported a gunfight between vigilante group members in guerrero state leaving 13 dead. a key opposition leader in burundi urged the president to disarm government militias and allow the media to operate. protest and unrest began in april when pierre nkurunziza

announced a third term in office. haru mutasa reports. >> he doesn't want to be recognised. afraid he could be targeted. he protested against the president. >> people are scared. you don't know if you'll be arrested, shot and killed. >> despite the fear of some. other opposition members are working in the open and will do it in volatile areas. until pierre nkurunziza gives up plans to run for a third term a violation of the constitution. other parts of the capital are calm. burundi has been peaceful since the civil war ended 10 years ago. this situation is not like a civil war where ethnicity plays a huge role in the violence. now the crisis is prolifical. - political. some think that means it can be resolved through dialogue, and it's not too late for burundi. the former president is part of a team trying to get the opposition and government an

opportunity to talk. he was there in 2005. and believes in there's peace, pierre nkurunziza must step aside. >> let's hope the international community, and the demonstration of all burundians, will make on him enough pressure so that he will be obliged to stop. let's mope that if this is not done, and if we don't accept, i can assure you that - no, i'm afraid that we assist burundi to another war. between compact peoples. opposition members say they are being targeted by militia by the ruling party. the ruling party says it is not true. >> there are so many case of

those attacked by some members of war, of the opposition. elections scheduled for this month had been postponed. despite a security crackdown, and several arrests, those say they'll be on the street until he goes. this could be a long standoff in the u.s., all branches of the military are no longer restricted just to me. at a training center in california women fitness is tested alongside men for combat missions. kristen saloomey reports. >> it's a long way to the top. it is part of the work for this marine. she is part of the marine integrated task force, an

experiment in gender. 600 marines, male and female trained side by side never open to women. . >> it's exciting. thrilling. she admits it has not been easy. >> the hardest part, when we arrived, showing up to a unit full of males that never seen a marine that is female. let alone worked with one. that is a struggle . >> then there's the heavy gear. we had over 100 pounds. carrying the body weight every other day. for close to five miles. we are here, carrying 75 pounds every other day for a total of six miles, your body doesn't get a chance to recover. >> for eight months the marines are training in a gruelling environment. the desert, the ocean and the mountains. breathing can be hard in these altitudes. basic tasks - it's more difficult. on every march heart monitors record vital data. after marines are asked to record how they are feeling.

the information collected will be used to select gender neutral standards. to qualify for jobs like machine-gunner and tank crewmen. >> we have found looking through these that all the marines are capable of performing the task. we are trying to ascertain is to what level. what level are they capable of performing a task. we see what type of person thrives in this environment. and what do they look like from a physical stand point. what is their height, their weight, their lean body mass. harder to measure is the impact of women on what the military refers to as unit cohesion. in this group they have urged a grudging report. -- earned a gruging respect. >> when the going gets tough, i look at someone over my shoulder, may be smaller a little shorter, and they are repushing, and it makes me thing what am i doing here, and i push on. results of testing may be presented to the commandante of the marines this summer. the women say they'll push to prove that they are not only willing, but able to serve.

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