review ease continue to raise a dangerous crossing despite new eu rules to send them back. a country in crisis. we speak to rural brazilians who lost hope and faith in the

political system starting with breaking news fromvack where the american military has deployed u.s. marines on the ground to help collision forces to fight isil. joining kristin, what more can you tell us about this sgloiment? >> a detachment from the marines is on its way to iraq to support groundrations of the combined task force known as operation inherent resolve which consists of several countries with iraqi forces in the lead. at this stage, we don't know how many marines are part of this unit. a full contingent of the expeditionary unit would be 220 omareens. this is a detachment. centcom is not giving a lot of

details for security. this could be a rotation of troops going there to support or replace some of these just under 4,000 who are now in the country primarily in an advisory role training iraqi troops we knew they lost one of their forces in northern attack and we do know that there is take about retaking moss ill in iraq in the near future which would conceivably require more ground troops. at this stage, we are only speculating, but the timing of this announcement is interesting coming after the death of the marine on friday and amid talk of further operations to retake mosul thank you very much indeed for the update the iraqi army is

trying to retake heat in what was considered one of the most vicious massacres since the group's expansion. sooni tribal forces have been able to push back fighters in anbar. they killed more than 200 execution style on the day they took heat. >> military sources say at least 24 iraqi soles have been killed by isil in two separate attacks in iraq. turkey's interior minister said a suicide attacker responsible for saturday's blast was a member of isil. four other were killed and dozens wounded when a bomber detonated his device on a crowded street. the latest from i wantan about. >> a somber mood hangs over this street. it's the heart of the commercial lifeline, a place where locals and tourists hang out. after a sewer side bombing earlier on saturday, the avenue is overshadowed.

people here called the -- hold a vigil for the victims. >> we came here after the incidents and left red carnations to share our pain. >> security camera footage captured the moment the blast went off around noon. witnesses say hundreds of people ran for cover when a loud explosion was heard. >> a day later, the security forces are still searching for clues. the forensic police are still trying to gather more evidence from the explosion here behind mean and, also, there are some signs and banners that reflect a supsz of defiance, one of the banners read that we stand united. other says we won't give in to terrorism. the general sense among people here is sadness. >> this woman says anyone could be a suspect. >> istanbul has many living here

and many from abroad anything could happen and everyone could be a suspect media reports say dna tests are being done to investigate a suspect linked to isil. >> terrorism has shown it's face. a fight against terrorism will continue with full force in and out of the country. we should act together in our fight without buts. >> there have been a defendant string of bomb attacks in turkey over the past few months. last week, a blast in the capitol killed 37 people. kurdish separatists link did to the pkk greece has bun sending

refugees back. zenia hodar reports from le sp os. >> this was supposed to have stopped. the boats keep coming in europe's refugee crisis is far from over. the latest arrivals are refugees from syria, many from the war torn city of aleppo. they are making the dangerous journey to reach the greek islands. the mean union was hoping and some are hopeful they won't be turned back. >> i don't think they will reject us because we are coming from a destroyed city: the

situation in turkey is bad for us. >> these people want to make their way to a mainland in europe. others to be reunited with family members who made the journey before them. the situation is bad. i don't want to be september back to turkey tighter restrictions imposed bottom some countries and the closed you're of the balkan route means these people will be stuck here greece is no longer a transit country. there are new rules in place. according to the new agreement between the european union and turkey, these new arrivals could be sent back totie. they will be given the chance to apply for asigh lim. but there are no guarantees it will be accepted. >> human rights groups have criticized the deal that would involve the eu resettling more than 70,000 refugees from turkey. they fear the majority of those

who do arrive in europe qualify as refugees and require protection. >> it's 10 or 11 kilometers from a greece to turkey. so this now, they told me. inside the water we are lost. okay? go back to turkish. 6-year-old hallah and her brother are not aware of the new rules and restrictions. all they know is that they managed to escape war and are hopeful their lives will become better hallah tells us she was squared while crossing the sea. but she also knows why her family had to do it. the situation is bad because of the bombardment she says. the agreement to send back new arrivals on the islands enter into force on sunday.

the eu promised grease assistance. these people say they won't accept any move to take a step back. al jazeera, le sp os. greece. >> hundreds of people have been killed in yemen's third largest city, taiz during the latest fighting between houthi rebels and their arrivals. hospitals already stretched are struggling to cope with a rising number of casualties. >> a shell hits near a group of people in taiz. fighting for control of yemen's third largest city has destroyed many areas and killed hundreds of people. the city is divided. the government controls districts in the south and east. controlled the west. hospitals are overwhelmed with the riding number of casualties. the street was bufrt ling with

people when the barrage of shells fired by the houthis landed here killing mistaken innocent people. >> these are government troops trying to hold a counter offensive. days after suffering losses in taiz, the shia rebels on the attack to recapture a military base fighting has turned into street battles the government of the president is sending reinforcement these fighters have been securing the mountains did surrounding the city. this is another battlefield in yemen's conflict. government troops launching an offensive to recapture areas and houthi control in shebwa. it's one of the last rooiming houthi held areas in southern yemen. government forces are backed by local tribes and fighter jets the moment has arrived we have

been instructed to launch an offensei to recapture the last remaining areas. we are ready. i have started to make gains. new recruits are joining the fit. their government loyalists. they all say they are deposited to dove feet the houthis but the fight may not be over any time soon as neither side seems able to achieve a decisive victory. al jazeera. >> a bus carrying foreign stewarted events crashed in northeastern spain it happened near a small town 57 people were on board mostly exchange students returning from a festival an official says the driver health a railing before the bus crossed to the wrong side of the highway and hit a car. more than 30 people were injured. >> belgium's foreign minister says a suspect was planing new

assaults from the bell january capital. they say they found weaponsfrantions is preparing to extra died. his lawyers say they will fight the move. still ahead on al jazeera. senegal is holding a referendum on reducing presidential terms. the president coming under fire even though he supports a yes, vote. and striking a nerve. while a futuristic film from hong kong is raising present day concerns in bay judge.

top stories here on al jazeera. the u.s. military has deployed marines on the ground to help coalition fighters fight isil in iraq. turkish officials suspect an isil fighter was behind saturday's bombing in istanbul. five others have been arrested after a suicide attacker killed 4 on saturday. refugees are continuing to arrive in greece despite a new rule that would send many back to turkey. a president facing impeachment hearings, a former president under investigation and daily street protests. brazil's tension political situation has many losing faith in dilma rousseff's leadership. a report. >> reporter: the noise of protest replaced by the sound of horses galloping on cobblestone streets. here it's just another day on horseback get from one place to another. and when 18-year-old bals lop

pez looks at politicians in his country, he sees little hope. we keep trying to figure out how to pay for a bag of rice. >> here, people are quiet, humble, working claand they are watching from afar as their country's government faces the worst crisis in a generation and they are losing faith. >> we get one politician and they are corrupt. then we get another who is corrupt, too. everywhere you look, politicians from all sides are corrupt in this country. hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets calling for the impeachment who they hold responsible for sxlik decline and alleged close ties to corrupt officials. proceed government supporters

responded with huge protests of their own saying it's a coup and they won't stand for it. the deepening crisis threatens to bring down the government and it has the potential to get worse very soon. here in the capitol of brazilia, the political situation could become even more volatile this week. that's when lawmakers here at congress are expected to open the first phase of impeachment hearings against the president. >> they are watching developments but not today no matter the differences on this day, the one thing that brings everyone together is the local neighborhood football championship far away from the traditional seats of power realize this crisis is one of the worst the country has faced for many years. gabriel alazondo. >> paying respects for the victims of saturday's plane crash in southern russia.

grieving relatives laid flowers for two passengers and crew killed when their boeing 737 minuted the roadway. officials say it could take weeks to determine the cause of the crash. a suspect wanted for involvement in the 1994 rwandan genocide has been handed over to face trial. he was arrested three months ago in the democratic republic of congo. he was estimated to land on congo. over 800,000 people were killed and thousands raped. the republic of congo dispute, denise, his move for his oil producer. opposition parties.

>> some of the people eventually voting starts. it's seems people in the capitol are determined to have their say. >> this is there were other problems. the locals say his name appears twice on the voter's roles with different dates of birth but the same address. >> the names of the dead people are on the voter's role. the name appears twice on the list. what is going on? >> the president held a refer emmum. i think the process is going well. throughout the country, there are no rotes of problems the process is democratic all mobile

phones blocked to cut communications on sunday and monday. people across the country can't access the internet, make phone calls or send messages

supporters say it's a reaction to not getting enough votes. >> boycotting at this stage is not just a fireball. it's part isnated all of the phases so far in a manner that shows we have a free and fair election. now, they are leaving only after they have realized they are going to lose. >> the opinion on the streets of the capitol is reportedly split on the continue tro versial run-off. what everyone agrees on is the need for political stability.

al jazeera. >> senegal, they are vote nag referendum to scale back presidential powers critics say his support is half hearted at best. a report from the capitol dakka. a political campaign like no other led by president masal, calling on people to vote yes to a series of constitutional changes, yes to the president, yes to more power for the national assembly, local government and opposition. these changes are going to give more power to democracy, more power to the people thanks to the leadership. from 7 to 5 years, never has an african head of state introduced such measures.

we need to modernize our institutions, our democracy to reflect the needs of our people. this can only be done with their support. >> this refer endum feels and sounds like a presidential campaign yobdz a yes or no vote, it's a test of the popularity and trust people had in his policies he won. he promised to leave office after fives years making hip popular among younger voters. some have turned against him. they, as well as the political opposition, are calling for a no vote he has doesn'ted us we have given him the opportunity to make radical changes that would

benefit the senegalese people. we want more than what he is offering the yes campaign say they are confident a victory. for them this election is history in the making nuclas heart, al jazeera. >> tibetans have been going to the polls to e elect their government exile. it's the second tile they will elect a prime minister since 20s 11 when the dahlia lama stepped down as the political leader. >> the latest surround, broadcast pictures of kim jong un inspecting military drills. it did not specify when the pictures were taken. north korea test fired one missile drawing strong condemnation from the u.n. security council. >> the controversial film

predicting a grim future for hong kong aunder chinese rule hs been nominated for best picture in the city's upcoming awards. the movie has been selling out in early screening despite a rouse to limit its release the. rob mcbride has more. >> the film is called "ten years." it's actually a feature length package of 5 short films by different direct orders that predicts what life will be like in hong kong in 2025: it is a bleak picture of a city firmly in the grip of chinese communist party control that's in spite of the so-called one country, two systems form of government that is supposed guarantee hong kong a high level of autonomy. >> the two system is not work. i believe freedom of speech. >> sprouks started before the umbrella movement street occupations of 2014 demanding

greater political freedom. those real life event did became woven into parts of the film helping correct with a hong kong audience. >> some moment during the umbrella movement that as hong kong people we can never imagine. so, i think the tone and mood become a little bit pessimistic. >> there was a riot. >> andents since then seem to confirm that pessimism. the straight ve lens that happened at chinese new year which many feel it was discon tend youth and producing works chit cal of china's leaders detained and paraded on main land television. it'stainly flooerm a million at the box. some cinemas are afraid of

showing it. >> even with that smashing record the cinema will tell the film makers, no. we are not going to book the film. >> there is now speculation the upcoming hong kong film awards won't be shown in mainland china because of the movie's nomination for best of picture. combine that with the relucktants of some cinemas to show it and the film makers can be is a excused for thinking their totalitarian pre-dix is starting to come true. rob mcbride, al jazeera, hong kong. i conic landmarks across the world dim their lights on saturday night to mark the 10th annual earth hour. the event was aimed at highlighting climate change. gerald tan reports. 7,000 cities foage hour at 8:30 p.m. local time. landmarks across russia's

capitol moss co illuminated only by the candles of those who gathered for the initiative. >> the goal of this event is to remind us of the limits of national riches or resources and about how fignite human life is paris shows its love for the environment without the usual romantic glow of the eifell tower. the world's tallest building in dubai sits in the blackness of night. from sidney tie pay, millions coming together to raise awareness about the environment. >> i am mostly here to support environmental protections. the recent colorado weather has let me realize the importance of environmental protection 4 or planet. >> the 10th hour of the movement organizers say the 60 minutes of action worldwar wide keeps the

momentum going to address an issue that is affecting us all. gerald tan, al jazeera catch up with the news and sport by checking our web so-called. aljazeera.com. click on the "watch now" icon. ♪ this week okay talk to al jazeera. molly crabapple. >> i didn't come to journalism with the sort of bias towards objectivity. i deeply believe in having an extreme bias toward reality. >> in her youth, she traveled europe and the near east and worked anu