band and does for the northeast of libya, the northwest of egypt, kyra's got a high of 20. that's it. see said, ah, the step beyond the comfort zones were assumptions are challenged, traveled to the ends of the earth, and further experienced the unimaginable of the people who live it. witness award winning documentary use on a just the euro. informed opinion. there was a need, fabulous federal government to take action to really facilitate aid to take right in depth analysis of the data global headlines inside story on al jazeera, one half scottish and half life and ease. so diversity is really important to me and out to 0 is the most diverse place i've ever worked. we have so many different nationalities and mrs. eas brought together in this one use organization. and this

diversity of perspective is reflected in our coverage, giving a more accurate representation of the world we report on and that's a key strength for balances here. ah ah, my top stories here now 0. the united states is announced a diplomatic boycott of next year's winter olympics. in china, the measure will not affect u. s. athletes competing at the games in beijing, china's accused the u. s. of grandstanding the u. s. as it will warn russia of severe economic consequences if it invades ukraine, it said to be the main subject in a virtual summit between presidents, joe biden,

and vladimir putin. and a court men ma has given the country's deposed civilian leader and some sushi, a 4 year prison sentence, they to reduce to tune with a partial, pardon rescuers searching for survivors from a volcanic eruption in indonesia being hampered by bad weather. and further clouds of hot ash so far 20 people 22 people are confirmed dead and 27. a missing gillian wolf has more. ah, scouring through the rubble ploughing through volcanic debris that has now begun to harden the hope that these rescue workers might find survivors is diminishing by the hour. even for the lifeless bodies recover beneath the rubble, a sense of relief among emergency crews and deliver to me. thank god, we found the bodies of these victims and retrieved them. answers for loved ones in this moment are better than new years. those who survived are still coming to terms

with their ordeal. ah, it at 1st thought i thought it was a bomb explosion, and all of the sudden it was said marrow erupting and spooling volcanic ashes. suddenly it was all dark like it was going to destroy the earth. suddenly my children were scattered around. my husband was not found, and i was waiting for him. and then we fled to the evacuation camp. job as large as volcano unleashed a thunderous plume of ash high into the sky on saturday, raining down on thousands of panic, people below and swallowing up entire communities in its path. mounts the mirrors, spewed more ash on monday, forcing rescue teams to retreat in their search for survivors. waterways around the volcano, polluted with ash, now appearing as streams of dark sludge and with more rain on the forecast, there is a chance a new river of hot lava could spew,

further affecting rescue operations. images from above show the scale of the devastation down below. desperate people savaging all they can from their wrecked homes. indonesian authorities have advised locals not to travel within range of the mirrors. crater. many of the survivors in hospital have severe, burns, some with up to 80 percent of their body. most people are complaining about having difficulty breathing and feeling dizzy. some of them have medical histories like have potential with not enough space to truth, the injured families, packet mixture filters as a wait to hear from relatives. while the volcanoes, observatory officials are searching for any sign of new activity and sending out warnings as american us after the status of montana rule, still at level 2, which means that at this level,

the people need to be more vigilant because the potential threat is still there when the government, but many people still wonder why they weren't warned early enough. the for saturday is devastation, gillian wolf, al jazeera. the crone of ours pandemic has caused millions more people to get malaria. the well household residences around 241000000 people got the illness worldwide in 202014 1000000 more than the year before of those 627000 people died, an increase of nearly 70000, around 2 thirds of the additional deaths, nearly $50000.00 people were linked to disruptions and services blamed on a pandemic. for the 90 percent of all cases and nearly all deaths were in sub saharan africa. most of those were children under 5, w. h o approved the 1st malaria vaccine in october. but it says it needs more funding to get that to the children who need it in while a new only cron variant of covered 19 are spread to 3 more nations with cases

detected in thailand. nepal and croatia. thailand is heavily dependent on tourism and that had only just reopened its orders for travel. scientists are working to establish if or micron spreads faster than previous variance, and whether it will be more resistant to vaccines. south africa's president is accused rich countries of creating a system of health or partied in the fight against covered 19 several ram, oppose a told a peace and security for him in senegal, but developed countries or failing to deliver vaccines promised to africa where the omicron variant continues to spread from decant nicholas hack reports. the fight against the new armor chron variance in senegal starts here, had a health center in downtown to car, were doses of the covered 19 vaccines are available. i would because it's not because we have a vaccine that we are immune. we need to keep protective measures and protect those around us. it's not over at the to day peace and security form held into court on

monday, south africa president 0 or poster accused rich countries of creating health apartheid . i have personally really been disappointed in the approach that the rich countries have taken on the issue of vaccines. firstly, they hoarded vaccines. they ordered wall vaccines than their populations required. and when we wanted vaccines, they just kept, you know, giving us the crumbs from the table. and the greed that they demonstrated is something that is quite, quite disappointing. indeed, particularly when they say we are our partners. the pandemic overshadowed the 7th piece insecurity form held here which welcomed heads of state intelligence officers and military chiefs. usually discussions and the forum revolves around greater

military cooperation between western nations and african countries. but with western countries breaking their promise to supply vaccines in their unwillingness to wave patterns, to allow people here to make their own choices. eroding with some nations, looking at new partnerships, to help the fight against covey in africa, china and out. it's sending 1000000000 doses of vaccines on the fight against arm groups in this a hell region. new year's president admitted that al qaeda affiliates are in some places better equipped than the security forces of some countries in west africa following increased attacks. molly, seeking help from the russian mercenaries working for wagner, the private military company. but us way countries like my lee, we have decided to go more and more for diversity cation of our partnerships. we can work with china, we can work for russia. also at the form of delegates from western nations

reiterated their good will and intentions. but countries such as south african senegal, say that's not good enough. vaccines made in africa for africans is what they want . almost a quarter of a 1000000 africans are reported to have died of the virus so far. the message here is those death where preventable if only victims had access to vaccines. nicholas hawk al jazeera de carr turkey, and gotta say there will cooperate further to help bring stability to afghanistan. cutter has been key to maintaining communication with the taliban, including work on cobbles, airport for evacuation and aid flights. for mr says his country will continue providing a lifeline lose and to get hold of you i'm so we discussed how we can coordinate our efforts to lend a helping hand to afghans and also how to cooperate about the situation in afghanistan with the international community. we examined the issue of kabbalah port guitar is closely following the developments with the interim government of

afghanistan about the operation of the airport turkey guitar have pledged a particular sum of money for relief purposes in afghanistan, we will also provide educational services to afghans as well as pay, the salaries of afghans working in education and health sectors. pakistan has re, patrick in the body of a sri lankan factory manager, who is killed by a group of workers who accused him of blasphemy prominence. iran con says more than a 100 people have been arrested. as rankin high commissioner says, the incident will not impact relations with pakistan. come hider has more from is i'm about the boarding of a longer to manage. brianna kamara was handed over to officials of the alarm high commissioner from red body was blown on our special flight to colombo. it should also be noted that the countries in formation minute leasing to read the struggle

with the incident. i would like to convey condolences, the people of mankind, the government on behalf of the people of august and the government of pockets. we handle their heads in shame. whatever happened in sancho because it's got to stop it. and obviously it's something that we all share the grief the prime minister in ron hahn had received a copy of the inquiry as guard a cabinet meeting. and of course they're short, long and counterparts that do legal action will be taken. the delegation ridge rendered a long deny commission from the ruling party. also in short, they get along. going to high commissioner, there will be exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of this genus crime focused on has seen a wave of. busy dutch entre games are controversial, black from a lot, and the country need to do more in order to standardize of extremism that i've got

criticism from the opposition party. they're not just so good that the government at friedman policy is not working. and that the targeted and the government might come down with an iron have been jubilant. seems in the gambia otter adam and barrow comfortably one second term as president he took more than 53 percent of the vote areas. main challenger was a new double one just on the 28 percent. but is the, is disputing the result of borrow 1st one presidency 5 years ago. and more than 20 years of dictatorship under jimmy who fled into exile or in the dream has more from back to where there's been some anger that a result from know why some what do you through or just on the quarter to 4. remember, these are weighted down, there are some hundreds of meters down. this is the residence of the main opposition made out was any double the candidate presidential candidate of the not to democratic party who lost much but we just started in

a press conference yesterday. so although he come to supporters yesterday asking them not to take the more into the and got out of control this evening when our school was just trying to responded by father guess only for justice. we also understand, i understand that some arrests while also challenge by the security forces before the situation come down. they are deployed to getting deployed behind the camera some away from the home of that position. meta tape the, the road trust be coming this way is stopped and then traffic has been diverted away from the one of the opposition leader. now what's going to happen to me now and he demanded nobody but why don't we see that this between escalades decided to move action against the

support of the u. d. p y java here in the 1st not disappoint by the outcome. a growing energy crisis in kingston is pushing the former soviet republic to become more reliant on ko it's a decision that's made the capitol, the world's most polluted city. at the time when most of the planet is attempting to cut down on fossil fuels, they pass. robbie has more from bish get on the tough choices being faced by it's residence. from vantage point overlooking biscuit, it's easy to see why her son's capital is routinely ranked as the most polluted city in the world. air quality can be so poor. buildings don't disappear into the horizon. they disappear into a cloud of smoke. chimney stacks that an aging power plant. the main culprits, dystopian giants dominating the skyline over a modernizing city. all year round pumping smoke into the air and industrial waste

into a nearby landfill. the carbon footprint of the cities combined heat and power plant is enormous. but it's still not enough near the power plant. people are forced to burn coal to heat their homes in winter. you. if you dictated to go all the way with we don't use much electricity, we fire the pit and because we light fires and others do the same, the air goes bad. if you wake up in the morning, everything is black around there. sing on tv every day to save electricity. use latch and get other light bulbs. we don't use electricity. so if we're not going to burn coal, what are we meant to do? it burns dirty and all over the world, there are calls to reduce its use. but in kurdistan, coal is king cheap, available, and essential to the power grid built by the soviets. this coal burning power plant has been the main source of generating heat and electricity for fergus don's capital, bish tech, since the 1960 the countries power infrastructure is almost entirely soviet era

with little to no investment in clean energy. this facility was abandoned after the fall of the ussr and never came on line the current government class to open it after retrofitting for natural gas. but the plan, too expensive, is now on hold. and as long as coal remains a quicker fix, the possibility of more pollution hangs in the air. is it just been by if they would stop burning of coal? and if the power plant was also working, it would be good. pollution is harmful for kids. on the other hand, it would be good if the power plant was working while it's not working yet i am not afraid, but maybe in the future i will give the demand for more power will mean burning record amounts of coal and coming years. more air pollution, almost inevitable, leaving residents with little choice, but to ride it out. said basra v. o does europe wishkey still had around a 0. we have all new sports news with farrah. indo huh. mm. live from our

special app studio herein del how we'll see which teams reach the knockout rounds on monday. and we'll have more on the sporting. follow it as a white house announces a diplomatic boy caught on the beijing 2022 winter letters. ah .

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plenty of action for you as the era group phase reaches its conclusion. also, on the way the u. s. announces a diplomatic boycott on the beijing winter olympics. china has threatened the u. s . with firm counter measures. we count down to the ashes. cricket series has been stokes eyes that return to the england side. and host katara make it 3 out of 3 in the era group stage is a sweet past iraq and into the quarter fun. and we'll have all the era pep action shortly. but as you heard earlier, the u. s. has announced a diplomatic boycott of next year's beijing a winter olympics. a white house says the decision is an objection to china's human rights record. athletes will be able to attend the games, but there will be no official representation. the chinese embassy in washington has

called the decision a grave distortion of the olympic charter. one that will have no impact whatsoever on the successful holding of the games. in his statement the i o c pointed to a un resolution adopted last week, calling on all member states to use sports as a tool to promote peace dialogue and reconciliation and areas of conflict during the olympics. and the same an issue to al jazeera, the seo of the us olympic and paralympic committee, sarah herschel, and said, we greatly appreciate the unwavering support to the president at his administration . we know they will be cheering us on from home this winter. team usa is excited and ready to make the nation proud. ira house cats are made it perfect. 3 wins that have 3 and the group stages. they broke the deadlock against iraq on monday. thanks to support. run and finish from substitute alma is allie and 2 minutes later, another replacement from faith made it to nil it and other,

some hid, finish the scoring hudson. now hate o this time the rack are no doubt cats are, were already through to a puerto final against their old rival, b u. a. and richardson was at the great stadium willis, the state today with the counsel football association for the home team to get out of that group at next jays world cup and make it through to the last 16 at least. and remember, cats are never even played at a well cut before. so one of the many reasons for hosting this are of companies to give the team some experience of playing in these wilco stadiums in front of an expectant home crowd. and that can be few more competitive atmospheres and they'll have against the united arab emirates in the upcoming quarter final. now when the 2 teams met in the asian cop in 2019, that was a tournament hosted by the u. z at a time when castle was the subject of a land. aaron c blockade from some of its neighboring countries, including the castle, were walking into

a very hostile atmosphere with no funds of their own to support them. they did win that game for new and went on. so when the asian cup, there were some infamous seems where the cattle players were palsied with water bottles and shoes during the match. the u. a football association was subsequently find the $150000.00. also have to play how much behind closed doors afterwards as well, but capital came through that also beat the re in the gulf company, they harvested by k. subsequently. now, begin we have a chance for some footballing revenge on the page. they're also still trying to qualify to make it to next year's finals. and cats are as well and for the home team. another chance to show that they really will be ready to home the world. this time, next year among were the direct line of her threes of cat, hers when they beat bahrain, 3 nell to finish. second in group a ahead of iraq. amman will play to mizzi on the quarters up to the north africans

. finished top of group be by bidding the a one nil sophie dean. jose erie with the only goal of the game on monday. i'll say we beat tennessee on the previous round and missed the chance to join them in the elk else. they lost to one to mauritania, so it's the way who go through in 2nd place in group b. now back to our top story and for more on the olympic boycott. joining us now on skype is jewels, boy, cough. he is a professor at pacific university, oregon and an author on the olympics. thank you so much for joining us. does this announcement from the white house come as a surprise to you? it's not a surprise. they have been signaling for some time now that they were going to take this sort of action. what they're trying to do is to prevent the possibility of sports washing having countries or host cities, use big mega sports events in order to try to launch their reputations on the world stage. these kind of, mega events are known for grinning grip photo ops and by not sending diplomats,

the united states is signaling that it doesn't want to play a part of that sort of thing. the i o. c has always maintained that the olympics aren't political. what do you make of the i see statement that the participation of us athletes are beyond politics. the olympics have been political since they were founded in the 18 ninety's by a plucky french aristocrat named baron peer to cooper time. and they have remained political ever since, after all, in 1936, hitler hosted the olympics in berlin to great political effect for him and his regime every single olympics as a political element to it. and so when somebody tells you that the olympics are not political, typically they tend to be milking the olympic coward. both hands, meaning they make their living awesome, feel again. and in fact, since the united states has making a diplomatic boycott of beijing olympics, just further proof. in fact,

you might think that this could be the death knell of that fable that the olympics are not political. they are definitely political through, through these other western nations following the us as lead. that's a really interesting question and how the keen to see what happens. it wouldn't surprise me of some close allies say the united kingdom decided to get on board with the boycott. but does upcoming days will be really interesting to see what other countries decide to jump on board or not? well, chinese state media is already threatening to boycott the summer games in los angeles, in 2028. could this escalate even further? it absolutely could. i mean, the verbal volleys have already begun here. in another statement from chinese authorities. they pointed out that the united states was making a mockery of the olympic charter by making it political. but of course, the united states could come back at china and say, well, you are carrying out crimes against humanity in plain sight and shin john problems

that also violates the olympic spirit. so i think what we're seeing now is both united states and china testing the waters and going back and forth on politics and the olympics become a platform or a proxy for engaging in political verbal battle. let's just hope it stays at verbal, because there's one thing for sure that the united states has a war machine at its disposal all around the entire world. and it's heavily funded . and the united states history shows that your us president do not need a lot of motivation to use that system. and so we're entering a perilous moment and the olympics are sort of adding up the tension between the 2 countries in ways that are much bigger than the olympics. ok, author and professor jewels. a boy cough. thank you so much for your time. anyone captain jo root has still not revealed shoes in his team for the 1st ash of have against australia. he did say it's good to have been stokes back in the fold

heading and wednesdays match a big gap in brisbin. they all rounder has played just one to warm up games since july after taking a break to focus on his mental health. and i have a surgery on a broken finger, stokes, to to wickets and hit and i'm being 42 rungs against the england lions last week. so that's all for now. a reminder of our top stories tournament house. cat, me get 3 wins that of 3 to end iraq's progress of the era cup, more journey get their 1st ever arab when the syrian mr. champs to reach the quarter finals. and the u. s. as announced a diplomatic boy caught a b james winter olympics. china calls it publication, and that is all your sport for now. it's now back to lauren in london. thanks very much. dean foreign quit monday you and catch up any time with our website address that his al jazeera dot com. i'll be back in a couple minutes with another full run of today's news. thanks for watching annisa .

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