turkey is brought into the battle against isil in the first direct combat across the syrian border. hello. you are watching al jazeera live from doha. coming up, the u.s. secretary of state john kerry puts up a defense of the iran nuclear deal to u.s. legislators. >> i will be bringing you the latest on barack obama's first presidential visit to kenya.

>> striking miners in bolivia demand a better future for their children saying their government has forgotten them. well turkey's government says it's just launched air strikes against the islamic state of iraq, four isil positions across the border in syria have been hit. that's news that has just come in. for the latest on the story, we are joined on the phone on the turkey syria border. bring us up to speed with what's on. >> reporter: the air strikes turkish f-16 jets. the air strikes were made after a decision was made to carry out the attacks after the securitying at was called by turkish prime minister. there's been a lot of talk the

last few days that turkey would increase their measures to fight isil. after these attacks by isil on turkish soldiers yesterday in which one soldiers was killed, you saw tanks go to the area, go after the isil fighters. and we heard if the last couple of hours the air strikes were carried out. turkish media has been trumpet can how significant this is. the first direct clashes between the turkish military and isil fighters. in addition, we have learned there were raids that happened in istanbul in the overnight hours. in fact, turkish security officers went after not just supposed isil cells and people with links to isil, but they also detained several suspects with links to kurdish militant

parties, more particularly pkk. now, all this underscoring how tense the situation has gotten here in turkey, especially along turkey's very long border with syria. you had on monday a suicide attack in which 32 people were killed. that attack clearly targeting kurdish activists in the area. after that a lot of anger has been directed by kurdish population in this area towards the turkish government accused the government of not doing enough to protect them. there have been other attacks. two policemen were killed. that happened in retaliation for the bomb. this was carried out by the armed wing of the pkk. they say the officers were cooperating with isil. yesterday two other people were attacked. then you also have the attack by isil and now you have the news

that f-16s are hitting isil targets in syria. a lot going on highlighting how chaotic the situation has become and how much turkey has been dragged into the syrian war. >> okay. thank you very much for that update. thank you. >> well, the u.s. military sets that iraq has deployed soldiers. earlier on thursday u.s. defense secretary ash carter met with the iraqi prime minister during an unannounced visit to iraq. mr. carter has criticized iraqi forces for showing lack of will to fight isil. >> civilization always wins over

barbaric. we need capable ground forces that we can enable and support and we will. and getting those forces, in turn, requires inclusive governance. me and the united states have been supportive, but admiring of your efforts in that regard and thank you. >> elsewhere in iraq, fighting between isil and pro government fighters killed dozens of people in fallujah. iraqi military forces say 78 people have died on both sides. we have this update from the iraqi capital baghdad. >> the islamic state of iraq released figures from social media sites saying they killed at least 113 popular mobile force soldiers. that's been denied by the baghdad operations command.

they have lost soldiers including members of the militia in the last 24 hours. they say the figures are around 76. there is a propaganda war going on between the iraqis and isil. isil saying they are mounting a fight back against the operation by iraqi security forces to get rid of them and using car bombs to devastating effects. the iraqi forcers says this will be a decisive force. the whole province will be back under government control. iraq is turning to the world bank and international military fund to help it out of a budget crisis caused by the war against isil. the country is opec's second largest oil producers. low oil prices means the economy is struggling. >> it took a lot of effort to

get this frozen yogurt change to baghdad. it's one of the first american franchises here. part of an iraqi company that has brought in the iranian ice cream brand ice pack. all an indication that war-weary iraqis are hungry for novelty no matter what the source. the businessman behind this says he managed to open the shop without help from the iraqi government. >> translator: we had to invite foreigners to train our employees. the products were delayed four months. so our difficulties are not from security. >> reporter: the government wants private investment but admits there are a lot of obstacles. there are lots of risks. but in this market, the possibility of explosions isn't normally part of that risk. doing business in baghdad is not for the faint of heart. economists say iraq needs to

expand the private sector to counter high unemployment and rising poverty rates. but its problems now is bigger than that. >> the fight against isis is really has a budget over 23% of overall budget of hundred billion u.s. dollar. it is an economic crisis, it is a fiscal crisis. the country is short of cash, not short of assets. but we have to manage. and we have to make our priorities. >> reporter: last month the iraqi dollar dropped to its lowest level in ten years. the currency recovered after the plan was dropped. for shop owners, there are more uncertainties. this clothing comes from turkey. but the most direct routes are closed by fighting. >> translator: the

transportation company faces difficulties on the road. sometimes goods are lost. >> reporter: before the war the iraqi government solved its cash flow problems by printing money. shane r saddam hussein's building projects closed. today, not far away, is another huge project. they are building this mall, hotel and hospital complex in baghdad. in spite of the difficulties, a lot of people have made a lot of money in iraq. enough that the rewards outweigh the risks. firey scenes at a u.s. senate committee hearing where officials were trying to sell the iran nuclear deal. the u.s. congress has 60 days to review the deal. as we report, many members remain skeptical.

>> reporter: preventing iran from developing nuclear weapons can the deal announced get the job done. the chair of the senate panel reviewing the deal told obama administration officials he wasn't impressed. >> i believe that you have crossed a new threshold in u.s. foreign policy. we are now it is the policy of the united states to enable a state sponsor of terror to obtain sophisticated industrial nuclear development program. >> reporter: john kerry told the senate relations committee that wasn't true. >> the u.s. congress moves to unilaterally reject to what was agreed to in vienna, the result will be united states of america walking away from the restrictions we achieved. >> but the anger couldn't be

contained. >> you are policed. >> this administration hats capitulated. >> convince me this isn't a big charade. >> reporter: they say the deal doesn't go with the behavior. treasury secretary jack lou reminded the panel the u.s. has tools to hold iron to account. >> treasury sanctions building on sanctions targeting the facilitators. we will not relieve sanctions on the revolutionary guard core. >> the senators seemed reluctant. >> how can you deal with that, holding american hostages, supports terrorism.

in that argument, exceeded the territory to opponents. that's a high risk strategy. >> reporter: kerry returned to congress on tuesday to once again defend the iran nuclear deal. the real fight could come in september. still to come on the program, not welcome donald trump jets into controversy. and why taxi drivers are uber angry at the new service.

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>> welcome back. top stories on al jazeera. we are getting reports that thousands have raided locations around 26 districts were targeted. local media say that up to 5,000 police officers took part in the raid. next, those raids coincided with strikes by turkish jets on isil targets in syria. turkey has allowed coalition war planes to use a major air base

to launch coalition strikes. john kerry challenged critics of the nuclear deal during testimony at a senate committee hearing. he said that rejection of the deal would give tehran what he called a green light to pursue its nuclear ambitions. u.s. president barack obama is on his way to kenya for the first time since taking office. there is increased security surrounding his trip as he travels to the birth place of his father. >> reporter: nairobi skyline as u.s. forces move in. americans are monitoring air space. it may not seem like it, but last minute makeovers but kenya is about to experience one of its biggest ever security operations. barack obama is setting out on his first presidential visit to the homeland of his late father.

any personal fulfillment will be continued with a timeline of human loss. from al qaeda's 1998 bombing of the u.s. embassy the attack on the west gate shopping mall two years ago in which 67 people were killed, to the attack on the university that killed nearly 150 people. only three months ago. while this summit is about innovation entrepreneurship and economic growth, the rest of barack obama's visit isn't expected to be positive all the way. issues such as security, good governance and corruption are on the agenda. there could be some tough talking. the u.s. has had an uneasy relationship with kenya after violence that followed the 2007 presidential elections. he was indicted by the criminal court, accused of crimes against humanity. those charges have now been

dropped. that's the reason why this presidential visit is going ahead. he will be asking obama for more assistance. >> we have been working very close collaboration with american agencies in our fight against terror. i'm certain that's an agenda we shall strengthen. >> he will be asking his counterpart we need more participation, more presence of the u.s. we need more training of our special forces so they can do better work. >> west gate mall has reopened. no memorials to the dead here. this is intended to be a defiant move to show normality. but despite some improvements to security ken they are still skeptical. the u.s. democratic

presidential frontrunner says there is no alternative to a two state event. >> i believe it's possible, and i believe it's the only resolution that will work. i think there has to be a negotiated settlement. we have to look for a way to persuade both sides to do more to demonstrate unequivocally their commitment to a two-state solution. there are steps that both sides can and should make that i would be promoting. >> let's stay in the united states. another republican presidential hopeful, donald trump who says he is confident he will win over the hispanic voters. >> reporter: he's not known for

his low profile. when his private jet rolled on the tarmac, it was hard to miss. he came to tackle and issue close to his heart. but his recent comments has brought criticism. >> thousands of latinos working for me, they are great people. what they want is jobs. i will bring jobs back from china, from all over the place. the latino vote will be easy. i will win that vote, the hispanic vote. >> the protesters angered came to make their voices heard. few identified with his remarks. >> i'm not involved in anything illegal, i'm not doing anything illegal. i go straight up the road and do my own stuff. >> if you got the chance to meet

donald trump what would you say to him? >> sir i'm an american of mexican decent, nice to meet you. >> but the daughter of mexican parents says she's glad. a u.s. citizen with a masters degree she said donald trump should have stayed at home. >> not every immigrant is like that. this country has built itself on the backs of immigrants. i don't think -- it's hypocritical to show his face here. >> he was invited here by the union representing border agents. the invitation was rescinded. he came to make a point about illegal immigration. his campaign continues to gain momentum. donald trump's campaign may be

fire in controversy but he remain as real there is an investigation of a shooting at a movie theater. three killed and search injured. police say a 58-year-old man opened fire in a crowded cinema. peace talks have continued. they have been overshadowed by fighting. both sides agree to another cease fire monday. colombia. >> the 39th round has started on thursday.

after two months of heavy violence in the country infighting between the rebels and government forces. there is a feeling with the gun silenced since monday, a unilateral cease fire, the sides could be able to move forward. we are hearing that they are getting closer to a deal and the issue of reparation to the victims. in the meantime here, an organization of civil society from across the country have come together to work on an agenda to go around the country and convince people who are still doubtful about this process that the possibility of peace is real. >> translator: with the talks need the most are well-informed citizens that understand the peace process. we need to be vigilant against the enemies of the talks. these are special times for our

country. >> reporter: two sticking points how to reach a full bilateral cease fire and what kind of punishment the rebels are willing to accept for crimes against humanity that were committed in this very long conflict. president santos said recently he will give the negotiations another four months to show some real progress. in novel evaluate the progress and it's not enough has been reached, he said, he might be willing to pull out of the talks. striking miners in bolivia are refusing to give up on demands for investment. the old silver money has been making money for centuries. but the people have been struggling since prices slumped. >> reporter: it was known as a land of riches. but the major supplier for

silver and for bolivia a symbol of prosperity for centuries. but for most men here, the mine is their destiny. he was studying law but had to leave his career to be a miner. >> translator: i feel bad and frustrated because i couldn't finish my studies for economic reasons. i had to work in the mine to bring food to the stable. >> reporter: the mine as been active since 1545. two-thirds live in poverty despite the local riches. >> translator: 87% of the silver wealth goes to national companies and the president hasn't changed that. the company is welcomed, but there are demands that they do more for the region and the country. >> reporter: mining is the main

economic activity. in the last four years the price of silver has dropped by two-thirds impacting people's livelihoods. at least 60% of the people's income depends on the mine. because the state is so fragile it could collapse, people see themselves in a future without the mine and without industries. they have been protesting for more than two weeks. they want the government to build infrastructure that will give them alternatives. more choices for the new generations. >> translator: our children finish university and work as taxi drivers vendors or mainers. they can't exercise their profession. that's why the people have stood up. >> reporter: it must be success successful. >> translator: i feel hurt if one day my children have to go on strike to fight for the same issues we should have resolved many years ago.

>> reporter: he doesn't want his children to become miners like him. he doesn't want them to work in the mine and not know if they will come out. he wants them to have more options than being born and dieing as a miner. motor taxis have been a popular way to get around. now a smartphone app is shaking up the business from gentleman ka at a. >> reporter: go check has 11,000 users and motorbike users delivering services. people are taken quickly to their destination. delivering food orders. >> translator: it's more

efficient. it saves time, saves energy and saves money. >> reporter: go check is a professional version of the traditional motorbikes. >> we are not selling multiple services. what we are essentially selling is time. and that has got to be one of the most precious commodities being an urban dweller. it works because both sides of the platform are benefiting immensely. >> reporter: this is often the only way to get around. this has its downside. drivers are facing violence or threats because they can't stand the competition. in several areas traditional drivers have placed banners ordering go jack drivers not to enter their neighborhood. >> translator: my motorbike was

hit with sticks and i was chased. it happens a lot now. >> reporter: she has been a driver for more than eight years after the company he worked for went bankrupt. since go jack started his services, his income has been halved. >> translator: these businessmen sit in offices with mobile phones and make money. we do the real work. i don't want us poor people to be humiliated like that. >> reporter: but tens of thousands of drivers are facing a difficult future. the governor is supporting the new motorbike taxi services. >> this application could stop this project. >> reporter: they are losing a lot of money. it's the competition? >> you have to follow this technology. >> reporter: go jack tries to lower tensions by spending in special teams. some are worried the tensions could turn into something worse if their efforts are not successful.

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