>> announcer: this is al jazeera. welcome to the newshour live from our headquarters in doha. coming up in the programme - under pressure the greek parliament debates whether to pass major reforms demanded by its creditors. protests in the japanese parliament over a plan to allow troops to fight overseas for the first time since world war ii. [ singing ] celebrations in tehran after

an historic nuclear deal with world powers. we'll look at what it means for iranians. >> reporter: and living with gun fire - the ukranian villagers determined to stay home as fighting rages around them so it was supposed to be a straightforward decision for greek politicians - pass the reforms asked for by european creditors and get another bailout. the plan may have been undermined already. the international monetary fund is threatening to withdraw its support unless european leaders agree to write-off billions of greece's debt. not only that, prime minister alexis tsipras is facing a revolt in his left-wing coalition and public sector workers are voting. they must vote on austerity laws

before the end of the day. alexis tsipras will need opposition pore because some members of his government said they will not support the deal. assuming new laws are past, they'll have to go a vote in the general non parliament. live to ath thens a moment grirs -- athens in a moment, first travis wood reports on the prime minister's effort to bring his party into line for the great. >> on tuesday night alexis tsipras chose a television interview to build consensus for his deal arguing despite the intolerable pressure on grease this was the deal they need. >> translation: i take full responsibility for all my mistakes, and signing a document that i won't believe. i will not shirk my responsibilities, i will ensure the country and people are not in danger of a catastrophic collapse of the economy and the

banks. >> he spent the day persuading allies to toe the line, and support the package of make or break legislation in parliament on wednesday. first stop was to persuade members from the ruling syriza party. they were elected to reject austerity. wednesday, m.p.s would be asked to support all of it. not all of them will. this is alexis tsipras's most immediate challenge, looking achievable. getting the difficult laws through parliament on wednesday night. he'll manage with the help of the opposition party. with his own party, they have a bigger problem. leftist members are in revolt. the fact that he appears to have made a u-turn into accepting moral austerity will challenge credibility. outside parliament syriza loyalists would repeat the line that this is the least bad option. >> i repeat, what is important today is that the government gets an answer to the coup. in a country saving an attempt to stop the bankruptcy.

>> reporter: economically it's never been worse. businesses close every day. this brother and sister running their furniture business are clinging on. customer confidence that is disappeared. >> they are afraid to spend to purchase new chair, or a new desk. or even starting a business to take furniture, to purchase office furniture and everything. >> how much have you sold in the last month? nothing. >> wednesday's laws will pass, and the detailled negotiations for the third bailout will proceed. the government is creaking under the strain. alexis tsipras urged a skeptical

nation to get behind the deal. maintaining the support will be a herculean task. live now to john psaropoulos. we talked there about how the i.m.f. is potentially throwing a spanner in the works in all of this. is that affecting the debate at all in greece right now? >> yes, it is. the i.m.f.'s stipulation to creditors have been hashened to with -- harkened to with great attention here by voters and politicians. the preliminary debt sustainability analysis suggested that greece needed an extra 20 years grace before it repaid the principal on this enormous debt. now the i.m.f. is saying upon closer inspection it will need a

grace period of 30 years, and the end of the century to finish paying off. that is information that will not, however, be incorporated in the bills gone to parliament today. greece's job today, the prime minister believes is to simply pass the bill with all of its flaws and haul that he thinks is wrong with it. this is what he said - i won't tell people that i'm bringing them a success story. the policy doesn't help us. we are doing what we can. the second choice was a disorderly quault and the third an exodus from the eurozone. greece would have had to abide by the memorandum of austerities policies that it would no longer be in the euro. the worst of both worlds. he is trying to get that point across to people now. >> in terms of trying to get that point across, to what extent is she succeeding because

there's a lot of anger in greece right now. the terms of that bailout deal and what they see as a surrender for unfortunate other i. any more protests planned. >> all the forces for the status quo. that's what we are seeing the hard left wanting greece to go back that it was following up until the prices began. syriza's office has been taken over, and the communist labour union has taken over the ministry of macedonia. the public ser tore and the far left are the forces of the status quo. they want everyone to return to the public sector and want

deregulation in labour laws to be reversed, all the austerity to be reversed. it's not surprising. all of those people will be lost to syriza, if we go further down the path of implementation of policies. the private sector will agree to what is in the documents. they are the ones that need the most help from the creditors. they are the ones that bore the brunt of unemployment, tax increases. they have no liquidity from banks, and little help from the public sector. the market now is collapsing because of the bank closure. this is something the i.m.f. immorializes. they say that greece will need 85 billion euros in 55 years, not the 52 necessary on july the 2nd. mainly because the banks need to

be recapitalized. >> a tough road ahead to all concerned. >> now, a japanese parliamentary committee has approved a set of security bills that could expand the role of the military. opposition m.p.s tried to stop the vote as hundreds protested outside parliament. prime minister shinzo abe's ruling coalition forced the act, setting in motion a full ballot on tuesday. one could allow them to fight abroad for the first time since the second world war. more were harry fawcett, who is in the south korean capital seoul. if this passes wouldn't this represent a departure for long policy of passivism. >> that's right, in fact the change to the interpretation of the constitution, the change to article 9 of the constitution - at least how that is interpreted by the government - that came

last yule. prime minister shash pushing that through with getting cabinet approval for that. what this is is the legs which wi allow the government to enact that, in essence. enable it to put its forces into harm's way, well outside japanese territory tore the first time since world war ii it's known as collective defense, allowing the troop to come to the aid of u.s. allies understand attack. there are scenarios such as mine sweeping in the gulf in the case of an oil blockade threatening japan or allies for more than crossing the ts and dotting the is on this decision. this is putting into practice how that will work and that is why it's contentious and controversial. >> how does it fit into shinzo abe's plans for japan long term and how he see said japan's role in the region going forward in.

>> well he is for many years wanted to give japan a stronger military profile. that is something he never shied away from. he case this is about japan having to take its place properly in the modern world and pull its weight in the key alliance, most importantly with the united states. this is at a time when united states and japan are looking to confront a rising china. this is about projecting that sense of unity and deterrence in this - what he's termed as a new security situation in north-east asia. his opponents say that this is very much departing from the essence, the real principals behind the post war constitution getting away from the serious historical grievances felt by so many notably here in south korea and china and japan, of the past mill tarism and potentially

this is putting japan on a course back to the history. of course, the government says it's doing no such thing, it's about a pragmatic approach to the security concerns that japan has to deal with. it is, of course a highly controversial issue. harry fawcett live for us there in seoul. >> now, the landmark nuclear deal between iran and six world powers has been welcomed. irane president hassan rouhani says his country will no longer be considered an international threat, calling it a victory for iran. his foreign minister mohammad javad zarif is back in the capital iran. after the mammoth negotiations. the agreement will see inlimit nuclear activize in turn for the lifting of crippling sanctions. supporters from the deal gathered on the streets overnight.

many celebrated the lifting of the deal and the impact on iran's reputation. some are not happy with the deal president obama now has the task of reassuring israel his gulf allies and the u.s. congress who so far opposed the agreement. patty culhane reports from washington. >> americans woke up to an unusual early morning address from u.s. president obama detailing specifics of the deal from the public, and keeping sa warning it the u.s. congress. >> profile because the stakes are high this, is not the time for politics or posturing. tough talk from washington does not solve problems. >> congress has 60 days to review the deal. it's less likely now after one of the most powerful democrats, hillary clinton, who is running for president, endorsed the deal. >> this is an important step in putting a lid on iran's nuclear

programme. >> but republicans... intend to put up a height. >> it will hand a dangerous regime billions of dollars while paving the way for a nuclear iran. >> this is not about democrats and republicans. it's not a partisan issue at all. it's about right versus wrong. >> reporter: the pro-israeli government is expected to push hard in congress against the deal and the scheduled lifting of u.s. sanctions and opponents admit it will be difficult to scuttle the landmark agreement. >> it will be a transformative event in the middle east. in a way that camp david almost four years ago was a transformative event. it is a very big entry in president obama's legacy book. >> a win for the president's legacy.

now he has to convince the country and congress that it's a win for national security as well. iran's economy has been strangled by the system. it's virtually impossible to transfer money in or out. ali velshi has this report. >> reporter: for years sanctions on iran over the controversial nuclear programme have taken a toll on the country's economy. >> not all trade is prohibited. imports of food and drugs is allowed. the inability to wire money cuts iranians off from importing necessity like medicine. >> i think there was not a major problem. for example, children.

major problems. it's hard to see the affects of sanctions up front in iran's shops and bizarre of the shells are good for sale and brisbane is still brisk. it looks the same. business with the rest of the world has taken a big hit. iranian companies can't pay for imports coming in, or receive payments for exports going out. when i came to iran i had to bring all the cash i need. my credit cards or atm cards do in the work here. in 2012 iran was pulled off the society for worldwide interbank financial transactions the swift system. a society of 9,000 banks in the country allowing for trade through the transfer of money, because it's off the swift system. iran and its people can't move money electronically around the

world. >> the pain of sanctions is felt across export industry, like oil and auto. >> sanctions hit consumers, who must contend with hyper hyperinflation. which has devalued the economy. sanctions being lifted has been prioritised over lifting the nuclear capacity joining me to talk more about this now from tehran is a research fellow in middle east and north africa's studies. thank you for being with us. we got a sense from ali velshi's piece about the kind of effect that this has had on people in iran. talk to us a little more about what daily life has been like for ordinary iranians because of the sanctions, and how it's

affected their access not just to goods and services, but basic things like food and medicine as well. >> hi, you know that iranians were under the pressure of sanctions. and it for the iranians for their dally life. we know that they have problems. he wants problems. >> when do you think we'll see those changes, the easing of the sanctions actually taking effect for ordinary iranians. >> you know that the deal itself was a conclusion of the process of iran talks. it means the consequences of this deal is the same.

it is a process. but i think that in humans, we can see that all sanctions will be lifted. >> and how do you - i'm mean how do ordinary iranians view the united states these days. obviously there's a history of animosity between the two countries, do they see this agreement as perhaps, an opportunity to build bridges? >> you know that these talks was not bilateral negotiations. it was thought that on one side was iran and the other side six major power countries in the world, u.n. security council, plus the european union. and it shows that diplomacy is beneficial way to solve the problems and use of crisis in the world. iranians are thinking and

frankly, they are monitoring the officials and reaching a deal and thinking about details of a deal. i hope that seeing the deal is not an arms control deep. it is a changer in the region. investing in countries. >> good to speak to you. thank you for being was. >> still to come on the programme - i'm in central thailand, later i'll tell you oh inadequate rain fall in the past few months is affecting the livelihoods of farmers and raising fears that this year's harvest mail fail. >> plus uganda's leader attempts to mediate in burundi as its president president refuses to back down.

in sport who is on course to reach the final of south america's top club football competition. all that ahead. first, china released data on how much its economy had grown in the last three months. g.d.p. figures are steady at 7%. the retail sales have gone up a little more than 10%, a slower rate of growth than in the last quarter. industrial output improved. investment in the property market is below expectations. the chinese president has announced a growth target for 70% for a year. that's the weakest target. all that amid a dramatic fall in the stock markets. it will help the economy push it

down 30% since mid june. scott heidler has this report from the financial district in one of china's many coast towns suffering from the slow down. >> china's numbers out on wednesday, but not by na much. >> 7% growth in the second quarter, and in the first half of 2015. this is on track with what the premier, in charge. economy in china. this is what he expected the growth rate to be he wants is to be this year. that is because he wants a more sustainable economy in china. i'm standing in front of a sustainable economy of the past years. massive expenditure. he is orchestrating a sustainable economy. it is slow, and could have a knock-on affect. one other thing that the premier

is trying to do, that will be implemented so far this year and going forward in the balance of the year, that is keeping the money inside china, increasing confidence and spending in china, that will help the economy be sustainable. >> thailand is suffering the worst doubt in 40 years with little rain since the end of last year farmers are worried about the harvest and their livelihoods. we meet farmers in the worst-hit part of the country. >> there has been no significant rate fall in thailand since last year. >> with no rain in sight, there'll be no rain in sight, there's be no income. the lands she had is hard and dry. water is rationed.

no one is working in the fields. i feel helpless. the only keep my mind is to think i will have this. formers will have more water. many formers have been working field. they rent the land here they are discussing repayments. they want to be asurety. they dump the irrigation managers and the stability. they limit the amount of water a farmer can take from a canal. >> we need to make sure people have enough to use, and support ecosystems. we are trying to manage the water, making it last through the seen and until the next

rainy season. >> millions of litres of water have been flying through canals like this and others. into the agricultural belt. rains that were expected to fall are not expected until early august. raising fears for the harvest. thailand is one of the biggest exporters of rice. the estimated 20% drop in thai production is expected to affect the world market. changing crops to sugar cane has not helped. failed crops have better helped some that use the lapped for grazing -- the land for grazing. for this man making ends meet is working for $2 a day. it can help until she can go back to her fields tough times for team there. here is rob with the weather. any prospects for changes this

that part of thailand. >> not immediately. it's an el nino year. there could be a link because interestingly in the pacific it weakens the monsoon, which is what failed in thai lacked. -- thailand. let's look at what we do have. looking at the satellite recollects throughout thailand the showers build and drop back and come back the following day. they are not absolute. what you look at is the top of the clouds. some areas have clouds in between nothing at all. they report rain fall. so west of bangkok. and south of where we are reporting, 60mm of rain in the last 24 hours. let me take you up into the area. is there the problem. the high ground is catching the rain before it gets further in. they are waiting for the return to get rain. the immediate prospect - let's

look at the forecast. there's rain in a vague area all over thailand. the concentrations west of bangkok, not really where you want it. passing showers are possible. a big change possibly not. it's dive on season. we have an active season and the latest typhoon is on its way to japan. there it is. visualized. it will probably drop to a one as it makes landfall across japan in the next 24 hours. thank you for that. protesters against building a fence along the hungry-serbia border rallied in the center of booud pest -- booud pest. >> hungary says the fence is needed to keep out illegal migrants. construction of the fence began monday. this year hungry registered 7,000 migrants from the middle

east and africa. >> our bush keeper of auch wits has been sound guilty of being an accessory to the murder of 3,000 people. 94-year-olds oscar groning was found guilty he collected money stolen from prisoners. prosecutors said that amounted to helping the death camp's function. >> still ahead on al jazeera, we tell you about a hollywood-star prison break in mexico. through a tunnel equipped with a motorbike and oxygen tanks. >> i'm rain on the haitian-dominican border and why some haitians are claiming they cross into dominican republic even though they face deportation. and andy with a story about scotland.

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hello again - decision day for the greek parliament as it prepares to vote on tougher austerity measures, to pave the way for a third bailout. the i.m.f. says greece offered significant debt relief and could walk away from the deal the japanese parliamentary committee expands rules that could expand the role of military, oppositions are trying to block the move that could

allow japanese troops to fight abroad for the first time since world war ii. >> iran's foreign minister mohammad javad zarif signed a nuclear agreement between six powers. they welcome celebrations in iraq we are getting reports that 27 i.s.i.l. fighters have been killed in fighting in i can's anbar -- in iraq's anbar promised. it happened south of the provincial capital. fighters, forces and sunni tribesman are trying to recapture i.s.i.l. fighters. >> in yemen, the battle for control over the port cty of aden continues. these pictures show forces loyal to the deposed president abd-rabbu mansour hadi launching new attacks. they are focussing on capturing some districts from houthi rebels. a 2-day-old offensive has seen intense fighting around the airport.

the united nations says 1.4 million have been displaced in ukraine since the conflict last year, a ceasefire agreement signed five months ago, the ukranian government and pro-russian separatists seem long forgotten. charles stratford reports from donetsk where some are living close to the front line this 76-year-old is used to the gun year and shelling close by. she built her house with her mother and lived here more than 50 years. >> translation: the house - i would feel like i'm betraying my home if i go. i will sit here until they bomb me, it looks like it's alive. it lives on, too. >> valentina talks to her friend who brings her bread every day. there's no electricity here for months, she has no cellar to hide in when the shelling

starts. >> translation: is that firing coming in this direction or going out. when her neighbour's house was hit, shrapnel shot through the wall, narrowly missing her sister, who was laying on her bed. >> sometimes the shrapnel is flying and i think where do i hide. do i stand in the corner or stand in the streets. they are bombing. sometimes they shell for four to five hours, non-stopped. >> virtually every house has been damaged in the fighting. thousands of families lived here. now only stray dogs roam the streets. a ceasefire was signed in february. >> valentina is the only person living on the street. everyone else has been evacuated or left of their own accord. it's been five months since the

ceasefire was signed and the fighting was signed. fighting in this neighbourhood continues every day. >> the fighting may have been tense before the ceasefire was signed. people were forced to leave their homes and areas where the violence continues. tamara, daughter and grand-daughter fled the shelling where they live. they show us the room they move into in this shelter. tamara's other daughter will join them in the coming days. >> it's terrible. we are innocent and have not hurt anyone. i had a simple house, it was mine. now i'm old and i have nothing. pro-russian separatists are nervous, saying tell the world there's no russian soldiers. the united nations says more than a million have been forced

to flee their hopes since the fighting in ukraine started. there are only a few people like valentina prepared to die, rather than abandon the little they own. let's get more on the greece debt crisis. as we mentioned one of greece's major creditors attacked the bailout deal and threatened to withdraw support. the international monetary fund says some of greece's debt must be written off something europe has been staunchly against. gerald tan walkses through the numbers. the i.m.f. report adds to a complicated issue, as the greeks parliament votes to accept austerity measures, the i.m.f. says it won't work and is sum up what many know. greece's public debt can become highly unsustainable. that figure sits at around 323

billion euro, or about 355 billion, and the i m.s. says grease will need a further 85 billion euros in new financing through 2018. the greek debt equals 177% of cross domestic product. but the i.m.f. estimates the group will hit 200% of zdp in the next 200 years. greece would owe twice as much as its overall economic output and the international monetary fund considers this impossible to pay back. it came up with several proposals, one, if creditors extend the grace period so greece makes no payment for 30 years. another is for part of the debt to be written off. greece would owe less money. countries have built this out saying it would burden their taxpayers.

the i.m.f. says without debt relief it can't be rescued and the organization won't be part of a bailout fernando is an economic correspondent from the "financial times," and joins me from london to talk about this. >> what is your take on the i.m.f. assessment of grease's public debt, that assist highly unsustainable and they will not be part of a third bailout. are they to take that position. >> the i.m.f. in order to lend to a country, has to make an assessment that the debt is sustainable hence the analyse this they are doing. the department has come up with the decision, believing that the dynamics make it unsustainable. that means that if we faketake that

to the logical conclusion, the i.m.f. doesn't want to take it to the deal. the question is how the rest of the eurozone responds to the i.m.f. call, which is intentionally for debt relief in exchanges for i.m.f. participation, or know that relief - the eurozone will not rely on the i.m.f. for financial help. >> what about what the inf is proposing, that greece makes no payment for 30 years, that the eurozone debt is to be written off. are these more viable options, perhaps? >> the question is whether we look at the political or the economic angle of this on the politics, some of what the i.m.f. is suggesting seems to be a no-go area at the moment. the german government in particular cannot face the prospect of a hair cut. that means cuts in the nominal

value of the debt because that would imply that the german tax payer lost money on representing greece. so what others suggest, extending maturity of the debt or the grace period may be more politically viable. i think there's an economic argument that needs to be made. the first one is if we look at the short term the debt doesn't matter because greece doesn't have to make high interest payments over the short run. there are some big payments they need to make this month to the e.c.b. other are than that the interest payment it needs to make in proportion to the e.c.b. is lower. the question is about the long run. the eurozone accepted that in the long run there may be a case

for debt relief. and wants to see some of the forms that the greek government has promised implemented before that happens. >> good to get your thoughts on this. thank you for being with us. now, uganda's president has urged political rivals in burundi to unite to prevent a civil law. it's not clear whether all sides regard him as an honest broker. 2-term limits were scrapped for the same issue causing unrest. catherine wambua-soi reports from bujumbura >> reporter: this man has a hard task ahead of him, ending a critical crisis with months of protests and a failed coup. president pierre nkurunziza's critics say he's violating the constitution by running for a

third time insisting the move is not right for a free or fair election. he has been criticized for hanging on to power, and cracking down on the opposition in his country. the men and the women say this comes with an open mind. >> we have no yet interact. we don't know what is his agenda. so it's hard to have an appreciation or to tell or see what is our expectations. >> the government and ruling party say they are committed. >> we are starting now but will continue the dialogue after the election. it will be all inclusive. i am sure they'll come up with an agreement. >> legion at heads of dated recommended that the presidential election be postponed until the end of the month to allow dialogue. a government of national unity,

media freedom and security situation. >> if you have your own idea in your head that will need you and it will produce problems. >> a breakthrough is needed. burundi is tense ahead of the presidential elections, now to be held on the 21st. the military says it's fighting a known armed group in the north. and people that we spoke to say they do not feel safe any more. on monday morning residents of the township found two of lair neighbours hacked to death by unknown attackers. one of the brothers was a political activist who participated in the protests. he is said to have initiated a

protest. such incidents are common brazilian police raided the homes of toll tirps expected to have been involved in a corruption scandal concern the state-run firm petrogas. people seized its, such as sports cars from the former president. the lawmakers are accused of fixing contracts. >> in mexico pictures emerged of a tunnel lost bid drug lord used to escape prison. the 1.5 kilometer long tunnel was full of truck batteries and a motorcycle. the mexican government is promising 4 million. we report on the investigation into this man's escape. >> the morning mist envelopes the maximum security prison a

reflection of the mystery surrounding the area. >> the most wanted drug lord slipped out of the tunnel. only 60 months after the government paraded him as the biggest capture in the war against drugs. the interior minister left no doubt that this was an inside job. >> he had to have had help from the staff or boxes from the prison. if that's confirmed, it will be an act of the corruption and the betrayal of the mexican people. >> heads are rolling. among them that of the prison director, for a gaol break reminiscent of a hollywood movie. behind me is a building where el chapo emerged after walking through a 1.5km tunnel. he escaped in style. the tunnel was equipped in ventlation, was tall enough for

him to sustained up in and had lighting. >> it was meticulously planned. neighbours told us work started on the building that would hide the tunnel. >> translation: they had a generator that you could hear from the road and you could see the light from the window. >> reporter: it's the second time joaquin guzman escaped prison. legend has it the first time 40 years as soon as wag in a laundry basket. this time around the u.s. was desperate. the mexican government refused, now the biggest prize is the biggest embarrassment. >> what escaping does is shatters the illusion of power. the government is not seen as a strong force which can make demand on traffickers which could lay down the walls seen as weak. that could have huge implications on the ground.

>> reporter: the government launched a man hunt across the country, but there no clues as to where el chapo is enjoying his freedom undocumented hatians are still trying to cross into neighbouring dominican republic to live and work. even though they face deportation. for generations hatians and people of haitian consent is fuelling low paying jobs in the republic. rain reports from the haitian border. >> reporter: the one thing this man nose he can provide for his family in haiti is water. this well sits a few meters outside his home. a one-room shack he shares with five others a place he never wanted to return to. earlier this year he was deported he said a steady job

on a sfarm gone >> translation: there's work over there, hits there's nothing. kids don't have anything they are crying. >> reporter: his plan to to return to the dominican republic any way he can. e over the border there is a demand for cheap dominican labour. something that haitians can't compete with. >> they need the hatians, the low skilled hairp workers to further the economy. >> what work there is offers little pay and chance of breaking the cycle of poverty. life is too hard. it's too difficult to make it here. that's why people will try to go

to the dominican republic. haiti was once one of the richest colonies days long gone. disasters, coups and corruption drove the country into poverty. a poor country with porous borders. easy to cross. hatians across the boarders like this into the dominican republic every day, if they don't have the right papers they can bribe a border guard. they know what what it takes to make the journey. >> we went without papers. at night there were 50 of us for the moment he's treasuring time with children. to leave them goodnight again. if if means he can give them what they need. drivers in the u.s. state of new jersey had an unexpected companion on their come ute after an emergency landing on a

busy highway. the bite delicately navigated on to a narrow median strip. small aircraft had five students from a skydiving fuel on board when the engines dropped power. they walked away unharmed. >> still ahead, somali's banne exporters are thriving. two decades after the civil war destroyed the country. >> find out who came out on top, the biggest stars in major league baseball. that's still ahead.

hello again. breaking news coming to us now. we are getting reports saudi arabia-backed yemeni fighters have taken over the main port in yemen in the southern city of aden and the adjoining district. that is according to people there. part of an offensive against the houthi group. that battle has been going on of course, in yemen for several months. this coming from the reuters news agency local gunmen supported by the saudi-led arab coalition have been fighting for three months to oust what they see as ryanian allied houthi forces who advanced into the city back in march and april. that is all the information that we have now. we'll bring you more on that as and when we get it

now, after more than two decades somali's banana farmers are making a comeback. it was once the largest exporter of bananas in africa. the industry was destroyed by fill war. we have this report on how farmers and traders are again making prove its -- profits. it's a scramble to get the bananas to the dining tables. these farmers work six days a week to meet the growing demand more those in the somali capital. >> i cut bananas for one to three vehicles, and we sell them to the city. we are very busy. but the industry employs tens of thousands of people but the start of fill war in 1991 destroyed it all. no one worked the land on this farm for almost 25 years. that is changing.

the place was a bush a year and a half ago. we cleared the burn now more than 100 work here every day. >> the demand for bananas has never been higher. trade is exported to countries in the middle east. >> in somali, the demand for bananas has been high. it's a popular fruit here. normally it is complete without a banana or two. the reidentifial meant it is cheaper. not everyone is hope. lower prices are hurting the trade. they are so bad now they are not keeping track of their losses. >> when we buy it from the farm they sell it to us because they count the weight, not the bananas, and we sell is cheap to the opposition. >> farm exercise traders are looking to expand their businesses.

as they return to the country, they pray that the good times continue. >> time to get all the sport. here is andy. >> river plate took a step towards qualifying. the argentinian team beat paraguay. two second-half goals deciding the game. a phones effort coming up from rodrigo mora. two-time winners of the south american club competition. the other final between brazil and tigris mexico is on thursday. jamaica booked their place in the quarterfinals of north and central america. the gold cup goes through as group winners after beating el salvador 1-0. they get the goal in the second and could progress as one of the

better placed teams. >> one of the world's oldest golf courses getting ready to host the game's newest so far. spooeth getting to grips with -- jordan spieth getting to gripes with the st. andrew's course. the 21-year-old winning the first two majors and has to adjust his name to the challenges of the course that held the first event in 1873. >> i think there's a little more emphasis on flighting the wall. hitting the ball, different trajectories. balls rolling out further than what we see. you have to watch the distance patrol. other than that you try to play your game, get adjusted to the goal course and avoid them. >> everyone's title ambitions have been governmented by the absence of rory mcilroy through injury. america's ricky fowler is in

good form after victory at the scottish open. the 26-year-old yet to win a major, finishing second behind mcilroy at last year's open. >> the way obviously jordan has been playing amazing golf, and rory has been doing that for some time. i do have work to do. we need to continue winning, that's the biggest things and i'll put myself in positions to win. >> australia are set to make changes ahead of a second ashes test against england. australia beaten by 169 runs in a series opener. australia coached darren lehman and wicketkeeper brad haddin has dropped out for personal reasons, and shane watson is likely to be dropped. mitchell starc is looking to overcome his injuries, peter peter siddel ready to step in. >> it's been a few weeks holding

the drinks. looking forward if i have the opportunity. starkie bowled well off the run, he's feeling good. it's a waiting game for myself. everyone is fit at the moment which is nice. the biggest names in major league baseball have been on show. players from the american and national league selected by fans, players and coaches. the annual spectacle. the american league came out on top. mike trout got them going and won the m sl. p award. the national league winning 6-3. the american league will open the world series at home. okay. more sport from me throughout the day. that is it for now. >> look forward to it. stay with us on al jazeera. another full bulletin of news ahead. there's a lot more on the web site. aljazeera.com. the latest on all the stories we are following.

under pressure, the greek prime minister under pressure from his own party, as the parliament bebaits whether to approve the new austerity bill. this is al jazeera live from doha. also ahead. protests in the japanese parliament over a plan to allow troops to fight overseas for the first time since world war ii. [ singing ] celebrations in tehran after an historic nuclear deal with world powers.