. >> the e.u. prepares to public its plan to resettle thousands of refugees hello, i'm deandre jordan, with the world news from al jazeera. also ahead - australia government will take in thousands of refugees and begin air strikes in syria. protecting the iran nuclear deal. >> radical reform. pope francis makes it easier for members of the catholic church to end their marriages.

>> the president of the e.u. commission is preparing to present his plan on how to tack the the refugee crisis dividing those. a national quota system based on country's population, income and unemployment rate. germany, which hosts the largest number of refugees backed the idea. so has sweden. italy, which is a main arrival point crossing the mediterranean is in favour. and so is france. and spain. but the plan has met stiff opposition from a country like hungary, building a fence. the neighbours, czech republic, poland and the slovak republic said mandatory quotas would be

unacceptable. 4,000 are expected to cross the mediterranean. they must coordinate efforts to resolve the crisis. >> all these refugees arriving in europe should be given the opportunity to rebuild their lives. it has to be a european collective effort. refugees are dying and suffering. drowning in the water. we have to combat and avoid this. we need to increase the opportunities for refugees to arrive legally greece's government has been ferrying hundreds of refugees to the mainland. these are the scenes from the port where refugees have been landing. lesbos is under pressure, hosting thousands, waiting for their chance to travel onwards. >> we've been sent this report, where there's relief for some refugees. >> tensions eased up in the port. it's because the registration

process has improved over the past 24 hours. more screening teams have arrived to the island, and the operation has been moved to a stadium. thousands of refugees were able to get their registration paper, allowing them to board the ferries and continue the journey. first stop is athens. it's estimated 8-10,000. they are very full. you can see there's garbage everywhere. the kids are playing in the middle of the garbage, those with money can buy at inflated prices. many come and ask where is the toilet.

we see kids having showers on the paifrt. it has been extremely difficult. it's a process so that the refugees know what can happen to them. these men landed here. we have met them and first arrived and walked 70km to reach the point. even though they have the registration paper, they'll have to join a long queue. it's a cue to get the tickets to board the ferry. it's been a long queue. and very slow moving. the interests are not as much as before. there are scuffles that erupt. they are exhausted, dehydrated and want to get here and continue their trip the australian prime minister says his country will permanently resettle 12,000 refugees fleeing conflict in

syria and iraq. tony abbott wanted to provide protection for women and children and people from persecuted minorities and confirmed people from australia extends air strikes. it's part of a u.s. willed coalition turkey attacked the headquarters of the ppk. crowds are protesting against attacks on security forces. the interior was damaged. some officers gutted by fire. turk your police officers have been killed and wounded in a bomb attack. the government blamed the p.k.k. for the attack.

the prime minister vowed to wipe out the p.k.k. >> those mountains will be cleared of the tore trists. they'll be cleared. the nation can trust the government and state. i arriving for support. >> it looks like the u.s. president has the support he needs to head off republican opposition to the iran nuclear deal. republican senators are having to block the agreement lifting sanctions in return for oversight of the nuclear programme. >> reporter: after a five week recess the u.s. senate was back in session, almost immediately debating the merits of the agreement with iran to restrain the nuclear programme. >> this agreement allows the industrialization of the programme of the world's leading state sponsor of terror, and does so with our approval. most republicans in the u.s.

congress are opposed to the deal netted between iran and six world powers. they say it does not do enough to stop iran developing a nuclear weapon. democrats argue that it is the best option for limiting the nuclear activities. if we trusted iran, we wouldn't need to video cameras. and in all manner of technology, making sure that iran complies. we are nost asking iran to promise us anything, demanding iran prove to us that it's complying with every last letter of the agreement. it's an argument resonating with more than 40 senators in support of the deal. and could potentially block a vote on the agreement in the u.s. senate. something the white house is urging. >> we would expect that the

members of congress who support the agreement to take the necessary steps in congress to proven it. congress, from undermining the agreement. >> that is because if the resolution passes the sentate and house of representatives, president obama is in an uncomfortable resolution. it's an issue of appearances. it could undermine the long term acceptance of the deal. >> there's only some senator. that's why it is expected that the process could play out with debate on agreement with iran. and a vote whether or not to rejects it iraq's deputy justice minister has been kidnapped in baghdad. security forces say he was captured when the car he was in

was ambushed. kidnappers were travelling in four s.u.v.s, wearing masks. >> the saudi-led coalition carried out a series of air strikes against rebels in sanaa. they targeted a base controlled by troops loyal to ali abdullah saleh, and damaged homes nearby. >> 22 have been killed. strikes were targetting fuel smugglers. >> the u.n. agency is alarmed by child hunger in yemen. almost 2 million children don't have enough food or water. u.n.i.c.e.f. says 96,000 are starving and close to death. it estimates 8,000 will suffer

m malnutrition almost 2 million don't have much. >> troops from the saudi-led coalition role in. they have been bolstered by the arriving of 1,000 vehicles. they are getting ready for a decisive battle. in the retaliation from forces. 60 died. it's also intensified bombardment of sanaa. targetting houthi rebels and their allies. this market suburb has been hit.

a place where the injured could have been looked after has been shut down. the hospital is above a houthi forces camp. once it would have ensured safety. now it is in the line of fire. >> some people died during the rocket bombardment. children were killed in the nursery. we were next door to the international forces. it's against the law to bomb near a hospital. >> all the patients have been ploved elsewhere. the hospitals and clinics were under pressure. there is an never ending stream. more than 20 million people don't have enough water. that's almost the entire population, the recent results is a doubling or tripling of

levels for those representing the next level. we have 96,000 children at risk of death. >> this was one of the poorest countries in the world before the war broke out. the government vowed to recapture sanaa. people here pray for the fighting to be over. >> pope francis brought in radical reforms to the way members of the african church can annul marriages. catholics have to obtain an annulment if they want to re marry. the system was criticized as too complicated and costly. >> still to come on al jazeera. the greek pensioners trying to stay happy, despite the odds. >> and how the pre digital era is making a come back of sorts in hong kong.

more on that. stay with us.

welcome back, a recap of the top stories on al jazeera. the e.u. commissioner president is preparing to unveil a plan for resettling 120,000 refugees. it's expected to be placed on quotases, an idea protected by several -- rejected by several member states tu turkey headquarters attack

the ppk base. president obama appears to have got the support he needs to stop an attempt to block the nuclear deal. the republicans were roping to redial the agreement in congress. they have enough support of the democratic senators to head off the opposition without using a presidential veto. >> the bodies of some indonesian migrant workers who drowned are returned home. 62 people died when overloaded boats sank in rough seas. >> we have this report. >> reporter: this couple worked for a decade in malaysia, earning enough money to improve the lives of their families back home. both were models. they waited for hours on the beach for the mother's arrival. they know the illegal crossing was dangerous. my mother called me.

one thing that keeps repeating in my head is that she asked me to pray for her, pray for me. they were at risk. they never got the clans to replay all the things we have done. >> the two women have no choice. working permits expired. they were afraid of being arrested. bodies were found from rescuers not far from the coast. >> they were forced to take the journey because they wanted to return to malaysia to work. there's a lot of children to take care of. that's why they take a barge. >> working as a mate. this man earnt enough to build a house. a dream of most workers. millions of them work abroad because of better pay. they were four months pregnant

when they took the same journey home. they spent 12 hours at sea. hiding below deck. >> they called us one by one and ask us to sit at the lower part of the boat. we were not allowed to talk we couldn't move. we were really cramped. when i took the journey, there was other pregnant women. we were all scared. >> she was lucky enough to survive. >> she wanted to travel home to see her younger son, who hadn't seen her mother for four years. now they are separated forever. instead of a long-awaited reunion. the family had to bury the women who worked so hard to help them. they pray malaysia will ease regulations for migrant workers so others will not be forced to

face the danger back home a massive storm has been sweeping across parts of the middle east. 18 die. hundreds have been taken to hospital. victoria gatenby reports. >> reporter: this is homs in northern syria during a sand storm. bad weather meant war planes and helicopters carried out fewer air strikes, and rebels held areas bombarded on a daily basis are quiet. while the sandstorm led to a pause in the fight, refugees living in flimsy tents struggled to cope. large parts of the area have been have roweded in a thick crowd of dust. in the beqaa valley, doctors see a rise in the number of people

admitted to hospital with breathing problems much since yesterday 50 patients entered the hospital. all were admitted because of dust entering the lungs. >> the meteorological department scribed the storm as unprecedented. residents say they had never seen anything like it. >> it's the first time such a storm hit the area. i cannot work without a mask. my throat is hurting me. the bad weather is an as a result of a bad weather system, and sand blowing in from the east. governments warned people suffering from health problems, and the elderly and pregnant women to stay indoors hillary clinton has apologised for her use of the private emails during her time

as u.s. secretary of state. she told the abc news that it was a mistake. it was a first direct apology over the controversy that rocked her campaign since it came to light in march. opponents say it raises questions over how she handled sensitive government information while in office. >> now, the canadian country clerk gaoled over a refusal to grand marriage licences to same-sex couples had been released from prison. kim davis was held in contempt of court for five days, she and her lawyer would not say whether she'd abide by a court ruling to issue licences. if she opts to turn away. she could be sent to gaol. lara gut's former president is to remain in gale until three month said time. it's alleged he was involved in a scheme in which businesses pay

prescribes. the state is said to have lost billions in revenue. demonstrations calling for resignation, and guatemala is in the process of electing a new president. >> in mexico, a leader of the drug cartel died at a maximum security prison. the head who launched a 2008 attack died of a heart attack on monday. the stocky build aernt a nickname, the big marvel in spanish. >> a small knlunty in mex -- community in mexico is taking on illegal loggers.

taking back what is theirs. it's a big change. if they entered the forest. armed gangs would be waiting. a man who survived an ambush in which two of his friends were shot dead. >> their deaths made us continue to fight for our territory, to stop the armed group taking away what belongs to us. >> four years ago the people took matters into their own hands, attacking the loggers trucks, forcing out the gunman and local government officials they accused of protecting them. sounds of chainsaws echoed until the people wrestles back control from the groups illegally logging here. since then they've reforested 1,000 heck dares, but there's a long way to go to repair all the damage. the town formed squads of guards to keep away loggers who destroyed half of the community's logging.

>> translation: this has all been destroyed. they cut down the trees three months ago. >> reporter: some of the trucks captured have been turned into sculptures strung up in the woods, a sign of the community's resolve. and a unique warning. >> translation: these trucks destroyed the forests. we put them here so the forest can destroy them, and our children understand that sooner or later, the forest will live again. >> it's early days in the fight to save the mexican forest. the greenhouses are full of more than a million baby trees, each one representing hope for a community taking on the future on its own terms now, every second two people in the world turn 60 years old. a new report warns many

countries are not equipped. there's a gap in life expectation si between countries at the top and bottom growing, going to more than seven years. switzerland tops the index as the best country to live in, based on social and economic wellbeing. it hit those. john psaropoulos has more from athens. >> reporter: it is the music of their youth. while they are no longer young, the members of this community centre are once again carefree. they are more concerned for their children and grandchildren who face unemployment and low wages. this person's sons are unemployed mechanics. at 35 they live at home and drive a taxi in 12 hour shifts around the clock.

netting $1,000 a month. his pension brings in 1200. >> if we weren't living together. i wouldn't make ends meet. i'm repaying a 160,000 euro business lone. everything is out of balance. we have doubts, food on the table today and tomorrow it all changes. i don't accept this. we used to have a balance that we could plan. >> the economic crisis saw pensions here cut by as much as half. they lost another 6%. the elderly are insecure about their income. not only is it falling, they have more limited access to it. cuts in health mean longer than ever waiting periods to see a doctor. all lowered the standard of living. there were quality of life advantages. >> the greek climate ensures they are rarely locked indoors. nor do most pay rent.

the generation built the economy and secured real estate. most of all, it's easy to find coffee and company. sharing in the problems of the age has brought them closer to their families. many are skeptical of statistics. statistics. >> they measure prosperity according to how much money a person is carrying. the size of your pension. they don't measure the emotional factor. you can never get time without money. by everyone helping to solve problems. the quality of life is not measured. our parents were happier than we are, and were penniless. they had the neighbourhood. >> surveys can measure material the chief executive of help these pensioners say they cannot mash mur happiness apple is set to unveil gadgets, digital technology squeezing out the film camera,

in south-east asia, known for cutting edge devices, they are interested in taking pictures the old way hidden behind the flashing lights of the big stoles are stalls are what some consider a rarity. there are cameras, traditional ones, from floor to sealing. >> translation: they are timeless, lasting forever david chan opened his first camera store 45 years ago. since thin, he has seen dramatic changes in the market. >> in 1960. >> these days it's dominated by digital technology and smartphones, interest in vintage cameras is coming back and growing steadily. >> more of them... >> the new iphone and camera is a different culture, it's like instant noodles, it can't

compare to fresh home maid noodles. they began with a digital camera, but they are hooked on film photography. he collects and is tapped into the growing vintage market. >> classical cameras have a long history, every brand has its own touch. >> the younger generation may experiment with older models. the market is saturated with digital technology. china is the engine of growth. there has been a fall in sales, but it accounts for 30% of the global market. apple hopes ut new updated devices can hold on to market share. >> i would not line up at the store, but i would by the iphone. i'm excited everyone is talking about the pink iphone 6 s. i want one. she will not need to wait long, the next generation of devices

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