>> tech know where technology meets humanity... only on al jazeera america >> egypt's state prosecutor has been killed in a bomb attack in cairo. >> also coming up, germany's chancellor criticizes greece saying its government has not been able to compromise on a debt deal. the africa union said that they will not be freed. >> we're waiting for our government to act. we're wait forgive international

bodies to act. >> activists call for help as israel attempts to breach naval blockades on gaza. a bomb targets a car in the capital. three other people were taken to hospital. the first official to be assassinated since the former president mohamed morsi was overthrown in 2013. let's discuss the significance of this. our correspondent right here. he has reported out of egypt extensively. what is the significance of these latest developments? >> one, the personality and two, the geography of where this attack took place. if we start with the personality, he is the top person in egypt's judiciary, the prosecutor general is the peak

of that institution. he is someone who ordered the when thousands gathered against the coup which essentially led to the killing of hundreds of protesters. he is the person who oversaw the acquittal of hosni mubarak as well as many of the most unpopular feared interior ministers. so he was someone who is extremely unpop. all the while he oversaw the arrest andy tension of and detention of 40,000 prisoners. for someone to target and get close enough to kill him-- >> speaking of the proximity how did this happen close behind.

>> the fact that it took place in cairo is so significant because of all the attacks we've seen have taken place in sinai in remote villages, there were a couple of attacks more bombs that took place in and it waws by very amateur for them to get that close in the middle of the day on the eve of the celebration of the june june 30th protest which paved the way for july 30th coup is going to go ahead a lot of people cool thinking about what breaches were made and the perspective of how things are spiraling so out of control. in claim of responsibility. there has been this could be

obscure group that claimed claim online and then they took that down. the muslim brotherhood came out and condemned this attack, saying that they condemn the targeting the fact that these small groups have been during up randomly and to other obscure groups is showing that a lot of people in egypt are taking it in their own hands to try to exert some sort of vengeance as they see fit. >> thank you for that update. >> the sent bail out program was defended saying it waws demanding but it waws fair. angela merkel said that europe

can only function if it's ready to compromise and quote, no one can get 100%. but the will to compromise was not there on the greek side. >> i made it clear that a very generous program was given to the government. the talks should have continued but if the greek government after the referendum ask for further negotiations we'll of course not refuse them. >> well, the president of the e.u. spoke. >> after all the efforts--after all the efforts of the institutions. i feel betrayed because everything was not taken into

account. >> markets around the world have been hit hard. billions have been wiped off the values of companies. bank customers have been faced over the week of closed door. that's in greece. a daily limit of cash withdrawals is has been implemented to stop a run on the banks. the government talks about the international lenders when talks broke down over the deal. >> an lou, a lot of action has been taking place. a short while ago we were talking about the president clearly frustrated and quite critical of the greek government. >> yes he spoke about the

egotism. he said that he felt betrayed. he said that alexis tsipras effectively lied. they had something on the table but he chose to leave that table. what we've seen happening now certainly in this self defensive address the european commission president was basically saying to the people of greece that there had to be a continuation of greece in europe, that they could not go out there could not be an exit, but that he was not going to be there to defend them if other forces were going to lead them astray. that's effectively what they were saying.

he also did intimate there would be debt relief further down the road. something that the greek government chose to ignore. very much on attack here on the greek government, and very much pushing directly at the greek electorate for a yes, sir vote. now on the other hand, the german chancellor angela merkel was suggesting that there would definitely be a the door open for further talks after the referendum whether this is afghani an evacuate on the very europe markets. she was making clear there was room for compromise. but the compromise had been given by the eurozone, but it had not been given by the greek government. on the other hand you have the french president also calling for the greek government to stay in europe.

and suggesting that it could act effectively. >> andrew, thank you very much for that update. let's get the viewpoint. so clearly a war of words going on. i think it's safe to say has the greek government left under an hour. >> the greek government is saying that they gave it the best possible effort and it waws creditors making unreasonable demands staying on message with what it has been saying well really the last several months, but the last several days.

they said that it is an attempt to blackmail the will of the greek people and distort the result and put pressure on them, but he said that it will not succeed because we will express ourselves in a sovereign manner. this is a defiant remark after further defiant remarks said in saturday so there is an escalation. there is a souring of relations between athens and brussels. we'll continue to monitor the

situation. don't forget the imf program does not run out until next march. it's european constitution that runs out tomorrow. nonetheless, the mood in europe has absolutely soured. >> john, thank you. reporting from athens. >> burundi's president has voted in the parliamentary election saying it's a great day for the country. but the votes being held amid condemnation from the international community as well as a security crackdown. it the africa union pulled out observers on sunday. it said that elections are not free nor fair. in april the ruling party nominated the president for a third term in office. violent demonstrations erupted saying that the third term was against the constitution. 70 people have been killed and 120,000 have sought safety in

neighboring countries. but the failed coup attempt in may left the vice president fleeing to belgium. a grenade was thrown at a voting station just hours after the polls hope and and several others were attacked overnight. we have this update from the capital. >> some people who support the president come in small numbers. they say they want to exercise their democratic vote but assume say they're scared because they fear they'll be victimized if they are seen voting for members of the opposition. the opposition has taken a different side. they say they're not participating in parliament elections. they say that the process really isn't fair. they say they won't legitimate myself the bid to run for a third term.

and it would violate the constitution. the president voted in his hometown and thousands of people were there. and he said to them, this is a very important moment for burundi because it means that you're exercising your democratic right. but those who boycotted the selection, and the african union have come out and said they will not accept the process. they will not recognize this process, and as far as they're concerned this election is not legitimate. of. >> still to come,

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>> what happened here last friday was a despicable act of cruelty. how could a place of such beauty of relaxation and happiness be turned into a seen of brutality and destruction. sadly we know that at least 18

died in that attack but we know that number will rise. >> we'll turn to our breaking news story out of cairo in assassination of cairo's chief prosecutor. give us your reaction and your thoughts. >> obviously this is an escalation in terms of the violence. it is also deep blow. it sends a very strong signal to the regime that things are not escalateing in their favor that they have not managed the situation in a way that provides stability for the country, which

is what they promised when they came to power and that ultimately the situation is threatening not only to the-- >> i wanted to ask you about what this means now specifically cairo seeing that this happened in the capital. >> it has clamped down to provide stability investment to tournament it is a blow to the regime and to the public. it is clear that the regime is not able to maintain security in

the country that is the message being sent out prior to the 30th of june and to. >> the highest executive in the judicial system. >> the response is one of clamp down and further repression of all political voices all those who want to protest peacefully. >> but after this attack what will the response be? >> it will use this attack this morning as an excuse to turn to emergency rule or to clamp down even further and put the blame on those across the regime even

for those who want to do so peacefully. >> thank you for joining us from london on the telephone. well the united nations human rights council will begin a debate on the 52-day war last summer. the commission called on the international community along with israel and explain palestine to hold people accountable for possible war crimes. the year-long inquiry has found evidence of serious human rights violations by israel and hamas. it included reports of those killed. a third of them were children. >> well, israel said that it plans to release a prominent palestinian prisoner who was reportedly on the verge of dying.

he has agreed to end his 55-day hunger strike. 's been held for 11 months in so-called administered detention which is used by israel to detain palestinians without charge. the swedish vote carrying international activists it's been toed to the israeli port. al jazeera spoke to the activists on board. >> activists hope that the fishing troller named the marianne would tell into the port of gaza. they were planning to donate it to the fishermen's union. gaza's fishing industry like the rest of its economy has been hit hard by the eight-year long israeli blockade. ned the navy seized the marianne in international waters and redirected it to its port. this activist and sailor owns

the marianne. he explains what happened while an in israeli custody in a similar protest in 2012. >> they try to make you afraid, of course. >> theorganizers called the freedom flotilla three benjamin netanyahu. >> people around the world begin to understand the lie it holds. >> in 2010, the ten turkish activists were killed when israeli commandos boarded a flotilla during the protest.

it is preventing hamas from sending weapons and attacking israeli citizens. >> activists say yes this was a publicity stunt even though the marianne never made it to the shores of gaza, they consider it a success. they say it turned the world's focus to the plight of the palestinian even if for a short time. blackhawks well, the u.s. territory of puerto rico is facing economic problems. they're expected to give a televised address later on

monday. the chinese president xi jinping will meet with the newly formed asian bank. more than 50 countries have signed an agreement in beijing to join the chinese-backed development bank. it is seen as a rival to the world bank. japan and united states are not represented but china has left the door open for them to join. an investigation is underway after an unmanned rocket on its way to the international space station exploded. it's the third cargo flight to fail in eight months. it waws carrying science and service materials. the upper section of the rocket blue up due to overpressure in its liquid oxygen tank.

controversial lineups, and this year has been no exception. the dalai lama was invited to speak to crowds even at the annoyance of china. >> it waws meant to provoke the chinese government but one the dal dalai lama was determined to make to promote peace. in rare comments on the escalating violence in syria and iraq he called for love, tolerance and forgiveness. >> in the lead up of his visit there was strong criticism which accuses the dalai lama of trying to split china.

>> china resolutely opposed giving an inkind of platform to the daly la ma to engage in anti-china activities. >> the festival attracts a diverse mix of artists, speakers and performers inspired by counter culture activists. the dalai lama praised the people, and said we should be more conscious of one another. >> the crowd responded with a

rendition of happy birthday for the dalai lama turning 80 next month. he once described himself as a monk but for many he is a beacon of peace and hope. >> much more news on our website. www.aljazeera.com. >> the supreme court up holds the use of execution drug. the ruling coming down on the last day of the court's term. plus in greece people line up to take money out. the economy teetering in default over millions of dollars of debt.