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catalans on the path to independence and in sport - lewis hamilton equals ayrton senna's record to a championship lead of 14 the united states and the european union approached iran to help find a solution to the syrian conflict. u.s. secretary of state john kerry and e.u. foreign policy chief discussed the issue with their iranian counterparts in new york. talks are expected to take place in russia as the diplomatic editor james bays explains. >> all eyes will be on russian president vladimir putin, when he makes a whistle-stop trip to new york, spending less than a full day in the u.s. to attend the united nations general assembly. everyone wants to know what his

intentions are recording syria. on the one hand a russian build up. vladimir putin sent marines, helicopters and tanks to a base in latakia on syria's coast. on the other he says he wants a political solution. in an interview with "talk to al jazeera", i asked the e.u.'s high representative, federica mogherini, if she had been given any idea what russia was up to. >> i was talking about that with our russian friends, with lavrov, and last time i talked to him about this, his fear was that of a complete collapse of the state structures. this could be one of the reasons why russia is acting in this way. but it could also be a willingness to show the fact that russia is an important player in this crisis. >> syria was on the agenda too

when the u.s. secretary of state john kerry met iranian foreign minister in new york, but neither was prepared to discuss what was said away from the cameras. >> i view this week as a major opportunity for any number of countries. to play an important role in trying to resolve some difficult issues. in the middle east. >> president obama will address the general assembly on the same day as vladimir putin on monday. he'll be aware of recent setbacks with u.s. policy. the pentagon admitted that some of those they are training, so-called moderate rebels have handed over equipment, vehicles and ammunition to the al nusra front. another development involves iraq, a key member to i.s.i.l. according to russia, iraq will join it, iran, and controversially, the bashar

al-assad regime in setting up a new military coordination centre to be based in baghdad. associate professor of politics and public relations at the doha institute of public studies. great to have you with us. is a deal coming together from the international players in syria. >> i would hope so. i'm skeptical. >> why are you skeptical? >> i think the strategic matters that separate the russian powers and others remain. there's opportunity for a deal. you'll remember though, that iran wants continued supply route to lebanon at the very least to support hezbollah. the russians want to maintain their strategic military presence on the syrian post. those things are not going away

and they remain obstacles. >> can it reach an understanding important to the western powers, and in return for some that are important to iraq and russia. some were opposed to bashar al-assad staying in power, some are altering that decision. >> that's true. a deal could have been arrested months, if not more than a year ago, saving 100,000 or 150,000 lives, and there has been a softening of the position. before, in the past, we have seen the russians and the iranians hinting that they were not wetted to bashar al-assad maintaining power. their positions fluctuated, and because of the syrian crisis reaching the shores of europe, because of the russian military build up in syria, and because

of the presence of world leaders at the united nations, this provides an opportunity, a moment for renewed diplomatic efforts. i hope it will be achieved but i'm still skeptical. >> i wonder if the opposition is skeptical. this started as a resolution by the syrian regime that wanted to get rid of bashar al-assad. now they are cutting a deal on the syrian regime and bashar al-assad. will the opposition abide by anything that worked out. >> that's correct, they, in a way, are a veto player, they could scuttle diplomatic efforts. and the position is one that divides the european powers, with david cameron saying he would be amenable to something like that, but france and angela merkel opposed to that. they are issues that remiain to be worked out.

i think they are workable. and i think a solution could be reached. i'm a cynic. >> this conflict dragged on for years, what suddenly made powers, international powers feel that they can, at least, try to find common ground. is it the increased russian support and role? >> i think it's a number of factors that are coming together at this hotel. i think for the first time now european states, and european populations and economies are feeling the syrian crisis on their shores, with the refugees pouring in, and that's a serious political issue, seriously, the idea that there is a russian increased military presence, potentially escalates the syrian conflict. if there was, for example, some kind of a conflict that would break out between american forces, bombing forces and the russians, that's an escalation, of course. then bashar al-assad has been weakened over the last months.

i think all of those things in addition to the united nations summit, and the idea that the leaders will be there creates a kind of opportunity, a moment of opportunity for increased diplomatic efforts. and there has been small diplomatic efforts that worked, temporary ceasefires here and there. >> thank you for coming in and giving that analysis. we have to keep in mind the conflict in syria was connected to the conflict in iraq. that's where imran khan joins us. officials in iraq must be aware of that connection too. >> that's absolutely right. let me give you history here, the idea that the russians, syrians and iranians, and the iraqis are cooperating is nothing new. this has been going on for a number of years. it began with the militia's going in to defend. and once i.s.i.l. took over

territory in iraq, the iranians got involved, sending in advisors, and backed certain shia militias hear to fight against i.s.i.l. they had success, one of the key people is the head of the irgc, the iranian guard, who leads the fight. you have the russians, they are pragmatic, they understand that americans are not likely to leave iraq alone, but they'll be able to have a number of people within syria that they can influence. that's what the russians want, a strategic interest within the reason. the iranian government here, and the iraqi government are close to each other. the visits go on between the two countries on a number of occasions, a number of levels on an almost monthly basis. they are close. there's no surprise that the

four countries are cooperating with each other. whether they'll bring it. >> a fully fledge fighting force remains to be seen. i think what you will see is intelligence led cooperation. >> imran khan, thank you for that from baghdad israeli security forces fired stun grenades at the al-aqsa compound in jerusalem. hundreds of palestinians gathered outside the mosque to prevent israeli police from going further. imtiaz tyab is in jerusalem. what does it look like now? >> the situation inside the al-aqsa mask is calm. we had midday prayers, where dozens, if not hundreds were able to work. that is different from the scene we saw a few hours ago where the

israeli police and border police effectively engaged in confrontations with the israeli w worshippers. the situation remains extremely tense. >> imtiaz tyab, why are we seeing this pattern, where israeli forces enter or stormed the al-aqsa compound. explain that for us. >> it's a very complicated situation. the situation today is somewhat different to what we have seen in the past week. just over a week ago during the jewish holiday. there were bitter clashes between palestinian worshippers and the security forces, and the reason for that is some far right israeli groups coming into the morphing, which they are allowed to do. the challenge is that the groups are not there to visit the

sites. they are allowed to do it at certain times of the day. the concern is that they worshipped there, or that the palestinians are trying to implement a change that would affect the status coe. it is an agreement between it israeli government and the leaders of jordan. the king of jordan, in which it was agreed that jordan would be responsible, the site here in east jerusalem. occupied east jerusalem. the concern that the palestinians have, that the far right israeli groups changed that. trying to change the dynamics of the al-aqsa, eventually allowing them to work in, something many are worried about. where does the israeli state stand on the totals to change the status quo by some. groups. >> the israeli prime minister said time and again that he

wants to uphold. we look at those that support. some of the money has in indirect ways. some of the ministries, and organizations that are connected to the government. while we hear the israeli prime minister saying that he does not want to change the status quo, there's no push by the government to allow israelis and jewish people to worship in the compound. when you look at the policy and some of the money supporting the far right groups, the truth is different. >> thank you for that. >> more still to come here on the al jazeera newshour. desperate for help. officials are overwhelmed.

somalis struggle to cope with refugees arriving from yemen. hungary's refugees monitored by police and soldiers. and in port, the biggest game of the rugby world cup puts the hosts at risk of an early exit. details coming up with jo. iran's supreme leader is demanding saudi arabia apologise for the stampede during handling. more than 750 people were killed. the victims should not be blamed and families deserve an apology. saudi arabia opened an investigation into thursday's tragedy and is reviewing safety. gunmen have killed 21 people and

the worst violence in the capital. a group of muslim men attacked. witnesses say the assault was in retaliation. at least 100 more people were wounded. yemenis fleeing war crossed the gulf of aiden. it's overcrowded. there are fears that somali could struggle to cope. >> >> reporter: it's meal time for the yemeni refugees in the port city. this is all they will get today. those here are the latest to arriving. this person is one of them. he was injured in fighting in the yemeni city of aden. >> translation: i was driving an ambulance when i was hit by a mortar, i had three surgeries on

my leg. i was forced to flee with my family as i feared for my safety and couldn't provide for them. >> there's no let up from those escaping somalia, hundreds have been moved to the town, 4 hours drive away. the town's only universities are home. >> officials from the yemeni embassy in somali comes to check on them. he is unwelcome. refugees are desperate. and tempers are lost here. >> translation: we want to be taken out of the country, somali is not safe. we can't live here when we don't feel secure. somalia has no capacity to care for us. >> reporter: among the refugees are unaccompanied children separated from their families in a rush to escape. many don't know the whereabouts of their relatives. this 12-year-old is one of them. >> we eat sometimes, at other times we don't. we have nothing, no milk, juice. i'm ready to go home. if possible, but don't know

whether to find my family. >> the flood is overwhelming agencies and local communities. thousands have been living in yemen as refugees, returning home to escape the war. >> it's a situation made worse by more than a million people already displaced across somalia by conflict, drought and hunger. the u.n. says at least 3 million in somalia are in need of aid. despite their own problems, the local community gives to the give to the refugees. this tribal king has been leading efforts to feed them. he has brought them a fresh supply of food. >> what we give the refugees is not enough. they require urgent and adequate help and importantly shelter. >> reporter: most people here are happy to have survived. they say life in somalia is hard, but it's better than being trapped in the violence in yemen

u.n.'s high commissioner said the world took too long to respond to the refugee crisis, dens of thousands -- tens of thousands are trying to reach northern europe. billions of dollars in assistance is needed. at least 245 refugees have been rescued from two rubber boats in the mediterranean by the italian navy, less than a week ago 4,300 refugees were picked up in 20 separate operations. hungary is close to finishing a second fence to close the borders. the new one is the continuation of the fence with serbia, running along the boarder. lawrence lee reports, it's part of a militarized strategy to the

refugee crisis. >> reporter: whatever else you might think about the hungarian government, it is nothing, if not determined. at this border crossing, the refugees are dumped on the other side. from there, hungary takes no chance. they are escorted through in small groups under the gaze of the police. the helicopter claimed to be combat ready circled overhead. those that need to use the bathroom regardless of age or sex are escorted there and back. waiting hours until hungry was ready for the next move. they'd have nowhere to run even if they wanted to, it's open fields anding nothing more. more vehicles were busy, laying more and more fence. the military components of the response to the refugee crisis has outer countries worried about the signals that it may send out.

from the points of view of the hungarian government it's an efficient way of handling the crisis or ensuring that no refugees get into hungary. hungary argue it's a more organized way of dealing with large numbers, passing through, than the chaos of the border where the services are pitiful. do these really need to be confronted by big men with big gun, when they have run from more. >> while they are waiting we tried to fill them up with fruit, water and sweets. if we have to be give them a toy to ease the tension. >> the buses are full, the buses set off in a convoy. the convoy went to the rail station, where they had to wait. children wet themselves on their mother's laps, there was no getting off, the police would not let them.

police didn't mind the soldiers, as long as they were heading to germany. >> government >> reporter: it's okay for you. >> it's okay, yes. >> and police all around. same on the platform, and no doubt all the way to the austrian bored erp. the soldiers are piling more and more rolls of fence on to the carrier. others see this as a humanitarian crisis, but here, it's a siege thousand of people marched in mexico's city to demand justice for 43 students who went missing a year ago. an official inquiry blamed the corrupt local police. an independent report found consistencies with the investigation. lucia newman reports. it's been exactly 12 months since 43 students depicted in the photographs disappeared without a trace. and their families supported by

thousands of other mexicans are here to say that they will not rest until they get satisfaction. >> translation: i am so sad, i want my son returned to me along with all the others. >> reporter: the students were attacked by police, illegal drug traffickers. in the country, shell-shocked by violence, it's a crime that outraged mexicans. scandalous international opinion, and embarrassed the government. it's become a symbol of the degree of impunity. corruption and brutality from which defenseless mexicans suffer. >> translation: this is systematic of what is happening throughout mexico, where 25,000 have disappeared in recent years. >> reporter: this was not just a march to remember the missing students.

it was the latest opportunity to express anger at the government. accused of covering up the crime with an investigation that authorities acknowledge was flawed. >> translation: it's unacceptable that this is happening. we cannot remain silent. any of our children could be next. >> reporter: president pena nieto who met with the families agreed to reopen the investigation, and vows to keep it open as long as is necessary. the parents do not trust authorities and demand that independent investigators from the inter-american human rights commission remain in mexico for as long as it takes to find the students. the commemoration of one year will continue over the weekend. underscoring the anger and the impetus felt by millions of mexicans, who cannot believe so much time has lapsed without the whereabouts, or, at the very

least there remains china's been criticized for imprisoning women's rights activists by the u.s. and human rights organization, condemnation coming in advance of xi jinping chairing a session on gender inequality, rights groups say the chinese government is hypocritical, activist groups should be part of the debate 3% of women can read and right. as nicole johnson reports from peshawar. some demand the right to education. >> this woman from the tribal

belt. there's a major difference between this and other women that live there. her father wanted her though be educated, rare from the federally administered tribal area. >> here there is no education system. they don't know their basic rights, that education is their right. decision making is their right. >> for the last few years pakistan's military has been fighting against the taliban and other groups inside the tribal belt. tenses of thousands of people have fled to camps like this one on the outskirts of peshawar. the tradition of keeping women indoors and uneducated remained strong. all these women are living in the regional capital peshawar, waiting to return to their homes. >> when we were in the tribal belt we were blind and didn't know anything. now our eyes are open and i'm

trying to educate my daughter and son. >> the displacement of more than a million people has had one positive benefit. >> they have seen the lifestyle of other people, seeing that men, families are seeing the difference between the educated girl and uneducated girl. >> as more women speak out. they are becoming braver and bolder. in the past some have been killed for demanding rights. >> my family opposes girl's education, i struggled for it, and they tortured me like hell. i still feel the pain. >> if there's a chance for education, the boy gets it over the girl. they'll send their son to a good school in peshawar and say to the girl, no more education for you after five years. >> now they found a woman from their own community giving them the courage to demand more. it's likely to take years of struggle to change centuries of tradition. now, let's get the whether

with everton. powerful typhoon heading to taiwan, what is happening there? >> it's a big one. equivalent to a captain four hurricane. take a look at the satellite picture. it's a massive one as well. it's heading to taiwan. it's larger than taiwan itself. magnificent on the satellite picture, but not so friendly if you are underneath it. the wins around 240 k/hr, and will intensify over the next 12 hours. as it makes its way towards taiwan, expecting it to pass over to tai pie, winds of over 200 k/hr. it's a nasty system and we are talking heavy wane coming in as well. we have big seas rolling in too. it will come in from a northerly direction. it will bring heavy seas in.

a storm surge, wave height of 13 meters. the picture pushing through. it is passing across the islands in. as we go into the strait. much of taiwan sees heavy rainfall. life-threatening floods are a possibility, there has been over 3,000 evacuations taking place, passing into the eastern side for tuesday still to come - turkey's tourism industry needs a boost. what will put off some seekers. >> and from argentina, a mother is hoping that the hope's visit to the united states will save her son's life. >> in sport, while lionel messi will take an unwanted midseason break.

you're watching the al jazeera newshour, let's remind you of the u.s. and european union to find the solution to the conflict. the u.s. secretary of state john kerry, and e.u. foreign policy chief discussed the issue with iran's foreign minister in new york. israeli security forces fired stun cen aids and rubber-coated bull agents at the al-aqsa mosque. hundreds gathered outside the

mosque to prevent the israeli police going beyond the gait. the u.n. high commissioner for refugees said the world took too long to respond to the refugee crisis. tens of thousands, mainly from syria and afghanistan are trying to reach northern europe. catalans started to vote in an election described as one of the most important in spain adds memory. pro independence parties say the local election will lead to separation from spain. >> it's an election for a new marment parliament in the autonomous region. it's not a normal or former investigation. the pro-independent parties are taking a step of forming a coalition against the government. and others, the sole policy which is independence of spain.

to that extent it's a litmus test of public opinion. >> since i was little i had to know what we were going for. it will be respected. whichever it's going to be. i hope it will be something perceived as such by the european union states, from freds and colleagues. will they win a majority of seats if not necessarily votes. it may be dubous, not that that would hold them back. they plan to complete constitutional change before a declaration of independence from spain. we are joined by the spokesman

from the catalan civil society group. it's an organization opposed. good to have you with us. how did you read this election. do you think it will support. >> sorry, could you repeat the question, please. >> yes, do you think the election will support the push for independence? >> well, i think independence will not be the output of the election. this is something for sure that it will bring stability to the catalan economy and division to the catalan society, in is something we know for sure. will it be possible after the

elections to prevent a referendum on the issue. >> the referendum will no be the solution for the conflict we are facing in catalonia. in the referendum, you put the people in front of a white or black question, which will not solve the problems we have. in a referendum, you force the people to choose, you are not giving them the right to choose. to choose between their spanish and catalan identity twine leading in spain or a separate country. for us, the referendum will not be the solution. i think these elections will not also bring any referendum in the future. >> whatever the result of the

election is, do you think at the very least, it will lead to greater autonomy for catalan? sorry, could you repeat the question. we have a lot of noise around here. >> yes, i was asking you if you think this election will lead to greater autonomy for catalan people? >> well, this election will bring, for sure economic instability. we are recovering, beginning to recover from the first economic crisis we have had in democracy, and our economies are recovering, and these kind of political earthquake is not good for our economy. this is not going to bring anything good for the catalan,

not economic or political benefits from this situation. >> okay. thank you very much as many as a million people are expected to attend pope francis's last mass in the united states. speaking at the site where the u.s. constitution was signed in philadelphia. the catholic leader endorsed religious leader and later on sunday he'll visit inmates at the largest gaol. one mother no argentina is hoping the pontiff's interest in criminal justice will help to save her son's life. pope francis has been calling for an end to capital punishment and life sentences for inmates in the u.s. we have this report this woman has been fighting for her son's life for 20 years. she lives in the province of northern argentina. her son was accused of murder in texas in 1996.

now she hopes that pope francis will help get her son off death row. >> reporter: we travelled to roam where we explained to the pope the discrimination my son suffered during the trial and how he's been on death row for two decades. we heard from the vatican how he was interested in pushing his case. >> this person who entered illegally was accused of killing a man while he was high on crack in 1995. in 2002 the u.s. supreme court sent the case back down to a lower court saying there had been racial discrimination through the trial. when this type of discrimination happens in a trial, it's the worse kind. what is at stake is life and freedom. the supreme court said we were right and annulled the first trial. a second trial took place, and

again he was sentenced to death. the lawyer said there was no new process. there was a new trial. by this time he'd been unstable for years. they were judging a mintally unstable man. >> reporter: he spent 23 hours a day in solitary confinement. >> pope francis is a critic of the death penalty. argentina does not have capital punishment. it is hoped that the pope pressures lawmakers. the pope said the death penalty does not help the victims, but fosters development. >> that's why they are appealing for the pope's help. chances of clemency are small,

it will be enough, they hope, to save her son's life. monday is a year since tens of thousands took to the streets to demand democratic reform. rob mcbride takes a look at what has become of the um brema movement. >> known as umbrella square, this section of highway was the spiritual home of the movement. now, just a memory. all signs of the community that flow flourished here for 79 days gone. on the self-styled lennon wall of defiant post-it notes the only signs are the ones saying no signs. protests continued sporadically in support of student organizers prosecuted on a range of charges. still waiting to be prosecuted a group of police officers filmed beating up the activist. one year on, opinion polls shows

that the hong kong police force is not as revered as it was. >> most of the people in hong kong don't trust the people or the legal system. >> reporter: claims of discrimination against the umbrella movement with the blogging of a law professor. for those protesting as long as there's free speech, there's a chance for democracy. hong kong will have a democracy. the crucial thing is to keep the still society ongoing. >> staging the counter protest. groups angry that hong kong rejected the political reforms. >> apart from being a fake form of democracy, the groups and the hong kong government insists that the reforms would have led to suffer ridge, an opportunity that was missed. for them, the movement set a

precedent in civil disobedience. >> it changed the mind-set of some people, especially the young. i don't know whether they would respect the rule of law any more. >> the occupation camps have long since disappeared. the issues that so divided the city hang over its future well a church of christ in the philippines is considered one of the world's secretive sect. the substantial influence with churches over the world. for the first time it's facing a publicised crisis, ones that can affect filipino politics. >> it claims to be the one through church. it was established in 1914. it's an extremely well organized sect with followers scattered all over the world. it draws powers from the ability

to generate revenues, and reported 10% of people's income goes to feeding the church's coffers. it's a society whosz influence expands beyond the influence. politicians compete for the attention of its members. the code of silence has been broken. this man is on the run after exposing corruption involving the highest officials of the church. >> when it comes to some ministers. they live in an extravagant way of living. you can see it in the cars they use and the houses they have built. they were lucky to escape the armed groups. the hierarchy of the the sect demands the organization of a

protest rally. which were reminding the administration to remember there is a constitutional guarantee. >> reporter: the government is meddling in its internal affairs, maintaining the state has no jurisdiction to intervene. the department of justice will proceed with a preliminary investigation. religious leaders are not immune from criminal prosecution. >> the resistance shouldn't come as a surprise. the sect work the within the structures of politics. >> some describe them as a state within a state. they are self-legislative. they don't have to be accountable to the government. resisting the d.o.j. investigation has nothing to do

with separation of church and state, but everything to do with maintaining the authorities. >> as the cracks within the leadership those, many wonder about the future of a secretive sect. it may be seen as a strange presence, but is part of the fabric of the political culture. all the port to come on the newshour including... i'm reporting from south africa where women's rugby seven teams are competing for one spot at the rio olympic games.

welcome back. turkey's tourism industry is having a difficult year. visitor numbers drop and those that do turn up aren't spending enough. security problems are hitting it hard. for decades guaranteed sunshine and beautiful scenario, have drown millions of tourists to southern turkey. regional stability is putting people off. the number of british tourists is down 25,000 this year. >> hoteliers are feeling the heat. >> there is a lot to do. first, we have to manage the psychiatries sis successfully. which is not good. >> the world thinks we are in

the mid of a war in the middle east. suffering continuous political turmoil. look, here everyone is having fun on the beach. like last year and the year before. the tourism ministry should work with us to do something. >> the government, which wouldn't give al jazeera an interview launched a tv and online advertising campaign, and turkish school holidays were extended by two weeks. the turkish tourism industry was one of the biggest, they made 34 billion from foreign tourism. so car this year revenues are down 14%. many tourists we spoke to said they'd have seconds thoughts about coming here. >> we booked the holiday 10 months ago, haven't been to

turkey six times in the last six years. this year, had we not booked a holiday. the tunisia story happened, and that was concerning. >> in istanbul, to quote the tourist hotel's association. it was down an alarming 8% in the summer. the number of visitors to the city is up. but that is put down to more people that landed on turkish airlines. about security, did you have any concerns. >> before the rice, before - at home i think about it. but here, no, no. >> about what happens. here in turkey, yes. now it's here and comfortable. >> from istanbul to foreign tourist spending, financing more than 50%.

of turkey's $54 billion deficit. money the country can't afford to lose i don't know about the tourism, but the sport is going on. here is jo. >> sport is going on, yes. lewis hamilton won the japanese grand prix to extend the formula 1 championship lead and means britain equalled ayrton senna's record of 41 race victories. >> reporter: he may have missed the chance at last week's sink more games, but here in japan lewis hamilton equalled senna's tally of 41 race wins. britain is closing in on a third world title. >> for me to come here to a race where i used to love watching ayrton drive and match his wins is - i can't really describe it. it doesn't feel real at the moment. >> lewis hamilton's mercedes team-mate nico rosberg started

in poll at the circuit. lewis hamilton passed him on the opening lap. nico rosberg was forced wide. he stayed on the track and his chances of a win were as good as over. whilst he couldn't keep pace, he was too quick for sebastien vettel. sebastien vettel was a winner in singapore. this time he would finish in third. >> out on front. lewis hamilton eased to his eighth win of the season, finishing 19 seconds clear of nico rosberg, his closest title rival. >> he had a better start. and it was a good battle. it made it stick. that was the end of it there. >> with five races remaining. lewis hamilton has a 48 point lead over nico rosberg. on to the rugby world cup, and 2-time champions south africa have been dealt a blow. the captain was ruled out from

the rest of the tournament with a broken jaw. the injury happening in the 48-46 victory on saturday. they haven't had much luck. overshadowing the appearances, announcing the 2003 tournament. >> wales rugby coach hailed his courageous team over victory over england at the world cup. despite a series of victories, wales won 28 points to 25. mark graham reports. >> reporter: the jubilation for the wealth summed it up. after trailling for virtually the entire match. they took the lead and hang on to win a nail-biter. >> you go there and you have a driven line out and you are a hero. ut make the wrong call and you are zero. >> with two nervous coaches, england dominated the first half. setting up johnny may for the first try.

wales looked in trouble with the home side, going ahead 16-6. but england allowed wales to stay in touch by conceding silly penalties, and dan couldn't miss. despite losing three players to injury when fullback scott williams was stretchered off they equalled the match at 25 all. and they latched on to a kick in the 71st minute. and when the eighth straight kick with a giant penalty from halfway was slotted, that was 23 points, a welsh record against england, and wales had a 28-25 lead. >> we absolutely devastated losing the game, having been in a position where we were playing so well. >> england have to play australia in a week's time for a

chance to keep the tournament alive. >> in a few minutes time australia will take on minnows uruguay. wallabies had a win over fiji, but failed to grab a bonus point, with two teams guaranteed automatic qualifications. the pressure will be on australia to grab that bonus in birmingham in a few minute's time. in pool b the u.s.a. are looking for a victory after losing the opener to samoa last sunday. they take on scotland in leads. after the impressive performance in the loss to france romania will be seeking the first point in ireland in the group d encounter at wembley. >> women rugby players are aiming for a place at next year's olympic games in rio. seven teams are competing for a single spot at the game. tania j reports it will be the

first time women's rug bli will be played. >> the team has been training for a week to get used to the altitude. it's history in the making. only a single win in women's team from africa qualified from the olympics. women's rugby is featuring for the first time, unlike competitors. south africans are competitive sports women and favourites. >> we are not taking this for granted. every game will be tough. and so the teams coming in, we don't united estimate them at all. so we are going to play every game like it's a final. >> the tournament organizers say up to 40% of new players taking un rugby in africa are women and girls. it's believed the perception that women are on the continent held back by cultural and religious reasons, is outdated. >> today the countries were -

rugby is developed on the woman's side, are tunisia. a good start in egypt. countries where the region is poor. no real issues. >> women's teams are underfunded. zimbabwe's team is amateur. the captain plays in the national lying and holds down rug. none of which hampers a love of rugby. >> a good game. i like that. >> while women's rugby is growing in popularity, it lags behind the men's side in every way. regardless of which team qualifies for rio, the fact that women's rugby will be there does a lot to advance the sport. for those that don't make the cut, a chance to play against other teams is one to be relished. they need more tournaments like

this to improve the competitiveness in africa and the world stage. >> lionel messi could be out for up to eight weeks after injuring his knee in the spanish league game. lionel messi was injured, and he could miss five la liga games. in his absence, they saw barcelona winning 2-1. >> australia cricket team hoped the tour of bangladesh will go ahead. they are due to travel on monday. but delayed the departure because of a security warning from the government. >> head of security shaun carol is on his way to bangladesh, and will arrive shortly to get an understanding of the side of things there. he'll be with the high commission in bangladesh, but then also having meetings with bangladesh cricket board, and bangladesh government officials to gets an understanding of where things are at.

>> on to golf now, and jordan spieth and on the hunt for an $11 million jackpot. in wet conditions in atlanta. he was the winner of two majors, shot a 2-under par round of 68. that moved him a shot clear of overnight leader of henrick stenson, the american with a birdie on the final hold to finish up at 8-under par. >> more sport on the website. for the latest, check out aljazeera.com/sport. we have blogs and videos from correspondence around the world. >> that address, aljazeera.com/sport. and that is all the sport for now. more later. >> stay with us. we have another full bulletin of news, coming up in a couple of minutes, and, of course, you can keep up to date with all the news, if you head to aljazeera.com.

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