breaking news in the past few minutes. greece's prime minister has confirmed that greek banks will keep their doors closed on monday after a weekend which saw growing numbers of people queueing up to withdraw their money in greece. the banks are on the frontline as athens moves towards defaulting on a huge debt repayment to the international monetary fund. they're being kept afloat by the european central bank but the

ecb announced sunday it would not provide any extra support. also today the greek prime minister called his ministers together for an urgent cabinet meeting and renewed his request for an extension of a bailout while confirming banks will be closed and capital controls will be imposed. athens has until tuesday to repay 1.6 billion euros $1.8 billion, to the international monetary fund. we have full coverage. john is standing by in athens. let's go to dominick caine first though in germany. dominick, this news that we've had from the greek prime minister just in the last few minutes confirming that the banks will be closed on monday in greece. >>reporter: yes.

if you recall barbara, there was a meeting here behind me lasting several hours early on today where the issue of emergency liquidity assistance was on the table. it was a tell econference. they said they would maintain the ela at friday levels. we were not sure whether that meant all the previous money had been drawn down. given the fact that banks will be closed we can surmise that money has almost run out. plus, the chancellor of germany is going to be meeting parliamentary party leaders tomorrow in berlin where she'll be raising the issue of greece.

the reason that's important is because we've heard about this greek from the greek people will have this referendum but if there is to be a long lasting resolution to this debt crisis it may well have to be approved by other euro zone and eu country parliaments. and certainly germany would have something to say there and it's worth pointing out there's speculation that perhaps please merkel who has a very large majority would struggle to put together a majority in favor of more money for greece. that gives you a flavor of how things are proceeding here. and of course we know that the stock market here, the dax, one of europe's biggest stock markets when it opens tomorrow we'll see what happens in terms of share prices.

some are speculating it will start many hundreds of points down. we'll have to wait to see what happens in that sense but it's an example of this uncertainty which is permeating much of the euro zone because of what's happened this weekend. >> and it was very interesting listening to the prime minister give that prerecorded statement. he laid the blame squarely with the ecb among others saying it was because of their actions that they'd had to recommend to the central bank to take a bank holiday on monday and possible capital controls. >>reporter: well the interesting thing here barbara, is that places him at variance with some of the comments made by other euro zone leaders. we recall that the chancellor spoke recently about the follow up to the g-7 summit and she said that inso far as the debt crisis affecting euro zone countries, she believes

countries such as ireland portugal had taken their medicine as it were. they needed bailouts whether they had done the sorts of things they promised to do or that were required to do. she even see the economy was recovering having taken the medicine. the sort of capital controls referred to in the interview with iran. and then she said that the greek government promised to do the same sorts of things and it was time for them to do that. clearly what the greek government is now proposing is not the same thing as what she is talking about. so that shows you how the two sides are still far apart. >> dominick caine outside the european central bank. thank you. let's now go to john who is in greece. john, just what ten minutes ago we heard from the prime minister announcing effectively that there would be a bank holiday on monday. explain to us from everything

you've heard what is going to happen actually in greece on monday? >>reporter: well we expect that we will see financial institutions closed. we are beginning to hear humors that we may also see the stock market closed in the last few days when there's been a down turn to in negotiations last week in brussels -- investors from abroad have pulled their money out and whenever things have looked up again, some of that money has come back in. it's been a tremendous ride for stockbrokers here. so i think it's quite possible that we'll see the stock market also shut then pending the reaction of creditors, possibly a reopening of financial institutions in the market on tuesday. but i think there's also an equally good opportunity that they will be closed for quite a

few days because this is going to be a week of uncertainty. this is not going to blow over in a few hours. i don't think there is any one of the institutional creditors who can offer enough reassurance to completely becalm the greek people and tell them everything is going to be okay because they know it's not. they know they only have -- they can go -- in which case the relative size of their debt will grow and it will take decades more to pay it off or they can stay with the euro zone with pension cuts and tax increases. they know that there's more of that in store for them if they take the so-called virtuous option of staying the course. so no one here is really feeling particularly happy about the coming week or the referendum next sunday. >> john we're going to have a report in just a few minutes about the reaction to the feeling of the people in greece

but before that with intented to ask you what you made of the prime minister in his delivery of the speech a few minutes ago. he's been criticized not only of course by the european lenders but within greece itself. what did you make of his demeanor and language he was using? >> well, i get the sense of -- the prime minister is trying to calm his people. but on the other hand he has not significantly altered his positions or suggested that there could be some sort of change, of course, on the greek side or even a change of

attitude. language has been used against the publication of the document greeks are going to be called upon to decide next sunday whether to accept it or not. the government's published a rebuttal of everything that it doesn't like and it is a very very long list and it's understandable that there are many things that the greek government doesn't like but you can only get everything you want if you finance it yourself and the greeks cannot and will not do that. they therefore have to make a compromise and this government has shown that it's not willing to compromise so it's gone back to the greek people and asked them to take the compromise on behalf of the country rather than the government at hand so a lot of people here feel that whatever the outcome of the referendum next sunday political turmoil is in store because this

government has essentially abdicated its responsibilities. >> john, thank you. let's take a closer look now at the anger and anxiety among greeks. barnaby phillips reports. >>reporter: they've come to the european union office in athens to shout their defiance. these left wing protesters say no to a bail out. no to the imf. but this crowd is small and a majority of greeks are simply frightened of what could happen in the coming days. >> it has already befalled. >>reporter: are we really

talking about a return to these? drachmas on sale at the greek flea market. most greeks still see euro zone membership as proof of progress after the turmoil of the 20th century. greek people are now in a very difficult position. their government is telling them to vote no to what it calls insulting terms. >>reporter: imagine trying to run a business in this environment. this lighting company is doing well. perhaps because it exports most of its lamps to other parts of europe and the middle east. but the man in charge tells me the uncertainty is now crippling. >> if you don't have civilian business you cannot operate. there's huge concern.

not just so businessmen but our customers as well. >>reporter: athens is now humming with rumors about what will happen next. euro or dracma economic collapse, or belated salvation. the week ahead could shape their destiny for the years to come. >> let's hear more now on this from the secretary-general of the pro european organization european movement international. sir, thank you for joining us here. first of all, what do you think is going to happen in greece on monday? panic? >> well greeks have been through five very difficult years. they are accustomed to bad news and i have the feeling that they will take the recent announcement with a kind of stoicism that you could expect.

but you can imagine the uncertainty on the street. people don't know if they're going to be paid or if there will be food in the supermarkets. this is an incredibly uncomfortable situation. >> for years we've been talking about maybe this outcome and by this i mean possibly greece coming out of the euro was pretty much inevitable. but do you think it had to come to this? the fact that there's now a referendum on sunday there's obviously incredibly bad blood. do you think that was inevitable? >> well we should not forget for a moment this is a huge failure on behalf of both sides. the current government has followed the tradition of many greek governments in mismanaging greece's affairs terribly.

on the other hand greece's european and international partners unfortunately have pushed the country to where it is now. perhaps referendum gives opportunity to the very people affected the most out of this. this could be the end of the

euro as we know it with greece inside. do you think they might soften their stance towards greece and the greek people? >> there's a lot of bad blood and people both in government and on the street also are starting to lose patience. mostly with the stance of the city's government not so much for the ordinary greeks who are trying to improve the finances of the country. i do think that as we are getting closer and closer to the unthinkable, history will weigh heavily on people's shoulders, not least on the political leaders in brussels and across europe and at the last moment we can step back. there's still a solution here. greece doesn't need to leave the euro zone. all it needs is a little political leadership and perhaps maybe we should consider what was once said that to err is human but forgive is divine.

>> are you talking about greek political leadership or the euro zone's? >> both sides indeed. unfortunately, the greek government has not demonstrated much political leadership. i do think when it comes to this particular crisis leadership needs to come first and foremost from the european union itself. this is a monetary union. we have institutions that are responsible for making decisions on behalf of everyone. and this is where the compromise must come from. at the end of the day, if greece leaves the euro zone there will be a major failure for the european project as a whole and we must do whatever it takes to avet it even if it means compromising with the

government. >> thank you, sir. still lots more to come on the news hour. isil fights back after the kurds take a key syrian border town. also counting the cost of violence in brundi. find out if sri lanka can defeat pakistan in sports. greece isn't the only deadline on tuesday. there's another one, the iranian nuclear talks and there are reports that deadline will be extend extended. a framework agreement was struck in april but major differences remain on the details of a final deal. the foreign minister of iran is

returning to at the ran for more consultations. here's this report from vienna. >>reporter: the u.s. secretary of state john kerry face-to-face with his iranian counterpart. it was after this meeting it was announced he would be returning to at the ran for consultations. experts say it's not clear whether that means there's now a problem. >> it could be. but it could also be that there's a new detail surprising on the table that he needs to take back to at the ran because it goes beyond his previous mandate. >>reporter: the news he was leaving came while others were arriving to the talks. >> if strong political will is there from all the parties, we cannot get there. >> how tough are the day as head

going to be? >> it's going be tough. it has always been tough but not impossible. it's a matter of political will. >>reporter: his departure from here to at the ran returning at some point later on monday means the deadline for the talks on tuesday now seems unrealistic. all sides seem relaxed about an extension into the first days of july. kuwait says the man who carried out a suicide attack on friday was a citizen of saudi arabia. the interior minister named him. he landed in kuwait hours after he detonated explosives in a mosque. fighters from the islamic state are stormed several

kurdish villages on the syrian border. they're now going door to door searching for isil fighters still hiding. tunisia has put 1,000 extra police on tourist sites and beaches after friday's massacre at a popular resort. tourists have been taking part in vigils to remember the victims but many are also choosing to cut their holidays short and go back home. >>reporter: this is where one of the tourists was killed. she heard gun fire and ran to hide. but fell at this spot. this is where a couple were shot by the gunman. one of the most attractive beaches has become the scene of the worst attack on tourists in tunisia's history. >> i thought these things could

happen in london or paris but i was not expecting something to be happening here. this is like a dramatic thing. >>reporter: many came here to enjoy a vacation. dreams that were shattered on the beach of this hotel. hundreds of tourists have packed and returned home. those who stayed come to lay flowers at the site of the shooting. >> i feel very sad. really very very sad. we put some flowers yesterday. we cried of course. we aren't afraid. >>reporter: the people we met say they can't understand why someone would kill tourists.

>> no not in the near future. because i'm scared. that's probably what they wanted. i have two children at home that i miss very much. yeah. >> i feel sad for the tunisians who will face hard times in the future. this country needs to boost its economy so people can find jobs. >>reporter: the government says it will increase the number of troops it has on the streets and will shut down mosques. but for these tunisians who work on the tourism industry it's a message of defiance that they'll continue to work despite the uncertain times. this is where the gunman came from and opened fire killing 38 people. the attack raises many questions and has led to an increase in security procedures in one of the most popular tourist

destinations in north africa. at least three people are dead and 16 injured after a double suicide bomb attack in the northeastern cities of nigerian. the two female attackers blew themselves up after being prevented from entering hospital. two security guards and a bystander were killed. brundi will hold elections on friday. the vote is being boycotted. the violence continues. at least two people were killed overnight. >>reporter: police say this man was killed by opposition supporters who accused him of

spying for the government. the head of the catholic church here says the organization will not participate in monday's parliamentary election or the presidential vote in july. the people in this church are afraid of being attacked. most people say they just want one thing. >> our people want peace. >>reporter: until that happens, some families aren't taking any chances. some people have left the capital area the country. people are worried about what could happen afterwards. the u.n. is trying to mediate talks between the government and opposition. so far things aren't going well. those who don't want the president to have a third term tried to protest despite a

crackdown. >> we made an appeal to -- there is no dialogue that the country might be at the brink of the full reality of the situation. >>reporter: opposition parties are boycotting all elections. some say that won't solve anything. >> i am asking all muslims to vote -- that is the only way out of this crisis. >>reporter: supporters say they will vote on monday. others plan to be back on the street and say they won't legitimatize his attempt to stay in power still more to come on the news hour including tackling the taliban. afghan police ask for more weapons and power in the fight against the armed group.

>> plus. >> they do things slightly differently in this tiny russian village. even making their own currency. the russian authorities are not too happy about it and in sport, another indy car race. yet, more crashes. and it's only a matter of time until there's a fatality. that's the warning of one driver. we go to the threatened marshall islands... to talk to the peole affected most >> is there a plan?

>> bold... >> he took two m-16's, and he crawled... >> brave... >> ...do what you gotta do... >> then betrayed... >> why do you think you didn't get the medal of honor? >> a lifetime without the honor they deserved... >> some say that it was

discrimination... >> revealing the long painful fight, to recognize some of america's bravest... >> he say.. be cool...be cool... >> ...proudest moment in my life.. >> honor delayed a soledad o'brien special report only on al jazeera america welcome back. he's a reminder of the top stories on al jazeera. greece's prime minister has just addressed the nation about the country's debt crisis. he renewed his request for an extension of a bailout while confirming banks will be closed monday and capital controls will be imposed. >> what is required over the coming days is sobriety and patience. deposits are fully insuranced as are the payments of pensions and salaries. whatever difficulties might arise should be faced with resolve. the more cold bloodedly we face

this, the more quickly we will overcome and the milder the consequences >> reports of deadline for a deal on iran's nuclear program will be extended beyond tuesday. a framework agreement was struck in april but major differences remain on the details of a final deal. seven security has been increased at beach reports in tunisia where a thousand extra police have been deployed after friday's deadly attack. the latest unmanned space x rocket mission has ended with an explosion shortly after liftoff. >> start and lift off of the space x falcon 9 rocket. >> it was carrying supplies bound for the international space station. it's the latest blow forna sa's

hope of -- >> do we know what caused this break up? >>reporter: well the ceo of space x issued a tweet shortly after the mishap and said that it seemed to have been over pressure in the liquid oxygen tank of the upper stage of the rocket although they still have to do a full analysis and he says -- and the federal aviation administration are now doing a thorough investigation. that will be up to space x to fully determine that. this was the -- would have been the seventh mission successful resupply mission of an unmanned rocket by space x to the international space station although on two previous occasions, one aspect of the mission did prove unsuccessful and that was to give a landing to the upper stage on a barge docked in the middle of the

atlantic which would have been a significant milestone in the whole quest to provide reusable rockets for interplanetary manned space and eventually a trip to mar >> how big of a blow do you think this is to the future of the space missions? >>reporter: well it must be mentioned that two other companies, one russian and one american also had similar mishaps in the last few months. but the nasa officials who spoke at a news conference this afternoon said first of all, the iss crew is well provisioned through october. that they are on schedule actually for the americans to resume manned commercial space -- actually the first time that manned commercial crews would be sent out in view of the fact that the space

shuttle no longer is operating and the americans are relying on russian rockets. that target is in late 2017. they say that schedule has not been set back as far as they can tell next month, the russians are planning to send a three-man crew again, on a commercial vehicle to the space station and that would restore the full regulation six-man astronaut crew on the space station. however, we'll be looking first at a russian unmanned commercial launch next week friday and presumably if that one is successful, it seems that all systems are go for further progress on this long term mission. >> taiwan's president has visited people injured in a huge

fire at a water amusement park on saturday. more than 519 people were hurt in the blaze. 180 of them are still receiving treatments in intensive care. erica wood reports. >>reporter: around a thousand people were dancing at a water park in taiwan when colored powder thrown from the stage accidentally ignited. >> whoa. whoa. whoa. whoa. >>reporter: amateur footage shows that within seconds, crowd members closest to the stage were engulfed in a massive fire ball. they ran to get away but more than 500 suffered from burns especially to their lower legs. >> every was running and pushing. skin was seriously burned. it was just like hell.

>>reporter: almost 200 are reported to have been seriously injured and some are in a critical condition. >> everybody was screaming and bleeding. there was blood everywhere. >>reporter: paramedics were called to the scene. others made their own way to the closest hospitals. in the morning following the accident emotional parents of some of the victims arrived to be by their bed side. >> just a small child who went out to have fun. >>reporter: his daughter has suffered burns to 90% of her body. >> today it's with a feeling of great sorrow that i visit these people injured. the main purpose was to promise their relatives that the government will do its best to help them and we'll investigate who should take responsibility. >>reporter: many from the crowd are also suffering lung injuries. the exact cause of the fire ball is still being investigated.

but police are questioning the organizers of the event. the local mayor has announced an immediate ban on the colored powder being used at public events. erica woods, al jazeera. >> due to an increasing number of migrants coming from greece police in macedonia are increasing patrols in the border. >>reporter: they've been stuck here for days. hundreds of migrants with children trying desperately to cross the greek border into macedonia. but they say they have no passports and, therefore, no rights. >> every day we try to cross here. we're turned back. we're sitting in front of the police or the military here. every time there is hope we try to cross the border and they turn us back. >>reporter: even though it's summer, conditions are tough here. the migrants with cash can buy

food nearby. this camp is full of children and this is the only way for them to get a hot meal. while they rely on a single tap for clean water. >> this is not right. we are humans. okay. we are not animals. >>reporter: many say people smugglers are charging up to $2,200 to get them across the border like this man who asked not to be identified. >> you are supporting them. the governments are fighting these people. >>reporter: the police say they'll continue to stop people from entering the country illegally.

some people do make it across. many make use of provisions to keep going. she was born in this hospital but her young parents from syria say they're only halfway on their journey hoping to make a new life in germany. police in afghanistan say they don't have the weapons or ammunition that they need to battle the taliban. they say foreign fighters are supporting the armed group as it gains territory in the north. the taliban is taking over parts of the province which they already control. jennifer glass reports from kabul. >>reporter: afghan officials travel here by helicopter because the taliban controls many roads and checkpoints in the area. they've come for a security meeting to discuss how to push out the taliban from two neighboring districts. it's a battle that involves foreign fighters including some

who claim allegiance to the islamic state of iraq and the levant. >> there's a strong conflict .we cannot confirm isil is fighting with the taliban here but there's no doubt several foreign fighters have been killed in the past few days. >>reporter: the deputy chief of the army says his forces have new powers in this fight. >> the president of afghanistan, the head of the forces has given us the authority for night operations. we can enter any house. >>reporter: afghan local policemen like these are on the front lines and say they can't compete with an enemy better armed and equipped. >> for two nights and three days they fought with us. the government didn't support us. the enemy surrounded us. they were very strong. they had good arms.

heavy weapons. we ran out of ammunition and then we had to leave. >>reporter: this week the taliban released a video of fighters showing off the district buildings and police vehicles they had captured. the army says the taliban taliban must be driven out from adjoining areas. fighters are also in control of areas of bagland to the south and are fighting in the east and south of the country. the interior minister told parliament there are weak communications between army and police forces. they're fighting without the aid they used to get from nato the pacific island of palao is fighting back against the growing number of illegal fishermen in its waters. the nation has seized four fishing boats, set them on fire, and then sent their crews home. it's a tiny nation but as our

environment editor reports, it's sending a strong message to potential poachers. >>reporter: the boats were spotted last month. on board, eight tons of sea cue couple betters and reef fish destined destined for asia's black market. >> we guarantee you'll return with nothing if you're caught stealing in these waters. >>reporter: it's a tropical island nearly a thousand kilometers east of the philippines. it lies in the midst of vast

unpatrolled waters an easy target for illegal fishing boat. now it's seeking to protect its rich seas creating a marine conservation zone putting 80% off limits to all commercial fishing. to a nation that calls itself a big ocean state rather than a small island state, they're defending their life blood. >> everything that drives their economy, food security national security involves the ocean in some way. with pourous borders, it's easy for vessels to slip in and out of the waters and because they have a rich history in conservation, there's a lot there to poach. the fishermen were released and sent on their way on two boats. the captain remains in custody. they hope their billowing signal of defiance will have the

desired affect and keep the poachers out. nick clark, al jazeera. with the russian economy continuing to contract and the ruble falling on the international markets, one enterprising russian has found his own answer to economic worries. he's created his own currency. we followed that money to a tiny village in russia. >>reporter: three hours from moscow is -- this work shed houses his version of fort knox or the federal reserve. a battered metal box holds the cash stash in the village currency. >> people have always exchanged things among each other. we have not created the process. just made it digital. in russia for work a bottle of

vodka was stable currency. it's the same thing. we printed pieces of paper. more than 100 friends use the paper for loans and to trade goods and labor with each other. it means their real money can be saved for more ambitious things. so for anyone interested in the cut and thrust of currency trading, the vital question of course is what is it worth? well, ten eggs is two if the these potatoes five. and the goose here a not unreasonable 60. thus, it's proven resilient to the storms of the ruble. he's a man who's made things difficult for authorities in the

past and the authorities are none too impressed with this money. >> they came last summer and winter and spring. they wanted to see the money so i made them chop some wood to earn it. we all laughed but suddenly a month ago i got summons to court with scary words like urgently withdraw this money and destroy it because it threatens russia. his lawyer says the case against him is hopelessly confused. >> even the prosecutor himself when i asked him or the central bank representative no one could explain why they think they're money surrogates. they could not say what criteria there are for a money surrogate although that's exactly what they claim it about. also, they could not explain where they see the threat to the russian federation. >>reporter: his next appearance in court is july 1st. until then he's staying on his farm looking after his animals and slightly relishing all the

fuss. sharing so-called selfies and other new fads of the internet revolution have been missed by most cubans. that's because only 3.4% of house holds are

online. to connect with others on facebook, make friends, find out so many things we know nothing of. >> this is the alternative the telephone company navigation center where people surf the web. you can wait for hours to use a computer and you have to buy this card for $2 and it allows you to surf for one hour. though cheaper than before, the price is still big on the average salary of $20. cubans are not allowed to have internet at home so while not exactly legal, this resourceful cuban pays a foreigner who is eligible for a home connection to buy him a line.

the only option available, a painfully slow phone line connection. in the meantime, there's the cellphone clinic where cubans go to download local apps like inside the island. an interactive guide to restaurants, nightclubs and much more. >> off line. off. >> the databases included in the phone because people don't have internet on the phone. >>reporter: but that's set to change promises the government. according to cuba's first vice president, the state will guarantee secure and widespread use of internet for the development of the nation and will strive to make this resource available accessible, and affordable to all. it's a major shift for a government that's been reluctant until now to grant unfetterred internet access to millions of cubans who are impatient to join another revolution. the one that links them to the

digital world. after the break, as he gets ready to defend his title, he insists he's no cheat. details are up in sports tea.

here's robin with our sports news. >> thank you very much. brazil were beaten by paraguay

in the quarter final stages in the copa america. brazil headed in without their suspended star, neymar neymar. early on they did not appear to miss him. midway through the second half in conception, they conceded a penalty though. the captain hand balling in the box. it stayed 1-1 until the end of extra time and then it was decided by a penalty shootout. it would again be paraguay that would go through. gonzales putting the ball in the net again to seal a 4-3 penalty

victory. >> some of the players got ill of course talking about this now. it's complicated. it could look as if we're giving excuses. i myself didn't get ill. thank god i was good. this was not the reason why we lost. we lost because we didn't kill the game in the first half. >> of course brazil is always a very tough rival but we wanted to win from the start, pushed hard, and i believe we did well to advance to the next stage. >> paraguay will now face argentina in the semifinals. >> japan are going to the semifinals of the women's fifa world cup. they won 1-nil.

>> the game plan were very well executed. this is very good from our team. australia has made some big improvements this tournament i think our win though has given us confidence for the future. and what we have done today is serve as a big base for our future successes. >> canada fell in the semis. they were knocked out by england. they took the lead just 11 minutes in. they went on to win 2-1. they face japan for a place in the final >> they're a fantastic team. obviously world champions. but we want to go the whole way and will pay them the respect they need but we're in good form and confidence and excited to play them.

i hope tuesday will be good form and of course the preparation because i got sick wasn't perfect but i'm trying to find a good form

. >> you have to take massive risks to gain track position. that's crazy racing. it's crazy. crazy. crazy. we just don't need another incident like we had in vegas and running like this it will just happen just a matter of time.

>> that's it for this news hour. judy mcdonald is going to take over in just a few memberships. bye bye.

>> bold... >> he took two m-16's, and he crawled... >> brave... >> ...do what you gotta do... >> then betrayed... >> why do you think you didn't get the medal of honor? >> a lifetime without the honor they deserved... >> some say that it was discrimination... >> revealing the long painful fight, to recognize some of america's bravest... >> he say.. be cool...be cool... >> ...proudest moment in my life.. >> honor delayed a soledad o'brien special report only on al jazeera america >> challenge the way you look at the world. >> talking about big subjects. >> telling human stories. >> rising waters taking their toll... we go to the threatened marshall islands...

to talk to the peole affected most >> is there a plan? the greek prime minister addresses his worried nation confirming that banks will remain closed and capital controls will come. hello, there. this is al jazeera live from london. also coming up. extending the deadline. diplomats get more time to work on a nuclear deal with iran. tourists and locals honor the victims of tunisia's resort attack surrounded by a thousand extra police. plus another