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hello, i money inside. this is out there. a lie from jo. jose coming up france, announce, is the total withdrawal of its troops for molly, ending a 9 year mission, least a $110.00 people all confirmed dead as floods and land slides, devastating the brazilians sissy of patropolis. ah, united states is continuing to warn russia is on the verge of invading ukraine in the coming days, dismissing moscow's claims that some of its troops of pulling back in rebel held east in ukraine, separatist vices and government forces have accused each other of shelling. andrew simmons begins coverage from key f. a simpson

at least $500.00 explosions recorded in less than 24 hours along the front lines of the don bass region of eastern ukraine. the size of the craters are an indicator of the heavy weaponry being used in breach of a limited cease wire meant to be in place. rushing back separatists from a self declared republic of law, hampton, accused ukrainian forces of starting the fighting after not merely the situation on a contact line has been exacerbated dramatically him. the enemy is trying to provoke active combat. actually, ukraine's side continues to violate his obligation to observe the ceasefire. not so say the ukrainian forces accusing the separatists of being responsible for all the attacks. dozens of them, they say a kindergarten was hit, and this was published on the military website. there were no casualties, but the same pitcher was being used by russian media outlets using

a different name for the village that was on their side of the front line. ukraine says it's a deliberate ploy by russia. it's fake news and her, the problem there to russian audience are very susceptible to this type or for of this information. enter also dennis and terrorist republics, they are try to, to escalate to the level that they did this level. because in this situation, they feel that they, they could, they are one more time rapier in a rush than newsletters and in russia, media field. international investigations into who was responsible for the attacks are underway. thursday's attacks may have been intense, but no more so than countless other days in this 8 year old conflict. it's the timing of what happened in the dis, information afterwards. that has some western powers thinking. this could be the start of something much bigger in brussels, the u. s. sense secretary lloyd austin said the situation in don't bass will be

watched closely. and the president himself reiterated his warning that russia may cause an incident as a full runner for an invasion here. read, read that they are gay, full flag operations. every indication we have with the violence in easton, ukraine has undoubtedly worsened and already had situation here. under simmons, al jazeera keith out there is charles traffic is in the korean government health port city of marya paul and i spoke. it's people living in the dumbass region we been traveling in some of the air is along the 420 kilometer contact line to day on stopping off on the way in the town of abdi of koreatown, often described as a flash point, very close to the separatist controlled, don't ask airport,

we spoke to residents in abdi if they indeed said that they had heard shelling in the morning. shelling that they described had been a lot heavier than in recent weeks. they said that they were unsure as to whether the shelling was incoming or outgoing. no reports of any casualties though. interestingly, also we passed on the way to mariel, pull around 25 kilometers north of here, a convoy of ukrainian military vehicles, towing large pieces of artillery lodge guns, taking them south. we cannot in any way verify where that artillery was being taken to. of course, these developments developments that the ukranian government are describing today as being an escalation by the russian back separatists comment are particularly wiring time. we've heard increasingly bellicose language by the leader of the self declared in its people's republic, dennis bushland accusing the ukrainians of planning what he described as

a military solution to this crisis. something of course, of ukrainian government storm slee denies. and of course, without any real political solution, any real positive sign that is come from ongoing diplomatic efforts in this crisis a day like today in this region of east in ukraine is very concerning. indeed, all america's top diplomats, as a keys mosque, i have looking to manufacture pretax for war. anthony lincoln was speaking at the un security council meeting to discuss the security crisis on the border. i shall continue to deny it plans to attack out there as christians, larry reports were un secretary of state antony blank and made a last minute detour to the united nations on his way to europe. to address the security council. again, warning that russia was poised to attack ukraine. some have called into question or

information. recalling previous instances were intelligence ultimately did not bear out. but let me be clear. i am here to day, not to start a war, but to prevent one. russia's deputy foreign minister, sir, gave her shannon called the accusations baseless, insisting that weapons supplied to ukraine by the west are the real threat globally . the coastal is not as used. the fact is that the russian forces were on the russian territory and remain on russian territory. and the day before yesterday, some of the units off of their exercises were returning to the home basis. still, many countries expressed concern as the number of russian troops on the border appears to be increasing. and while russia presented its own evidence of alleged ukrainian war crimes against separatists, the u. s. and others dismissed the claims as a false pretext to invade. these are vague and irresponsible obligations by russia aimed at hiding his responsibility for the occupation of the ukrainian territories

. and subsequent humor, rice violations there. excellence is ukraine, remains committed to peaceful resolution. the one thing security council members appeared to agree on as that the 2015 minsk agreement, which was signed to en conflict in eastern ukraine. be the basis of diffusing tensions. but as thursday's meeting made clear, russia and ukraine have very different views on how that deal should be implemented . kristin, selena al jazeera, the united nations, or russia has sent a formal response to the u. s saying it's open to discussions on european security, but it warned off using what it called military technical means. and the path remains open for ukraine to join nato. alliances closely watching rushes trip activity and discussing beast and defenses. in eastern europe, the back reports from nato headquarters in brussels. nato is on edge

defense ministers from the alliances. 30 member states have been 2nd guessing. russia's next move for weeks, rejecting moscow's claims. it was cutting truitt numbers around ukraine. nato intelligence suggests the opposite. we see them flying more combat and support aircraft. we see them sharpen their readiness in the black sea. we even show them starting up their blood support suppliers. you know, i was a soldier myself martha long ago. and i know 1st hand that you don't do these sort of things for no reason. in response, the alliance is chosen to stand firm, discussing the possibility of bolstering nato troop numbers in eastern europe, and maintaining dialogue with ukraine about one day joining the alliance. we have not seen any sign or withdrawal or the escalation. russia has yet again demonstrated its this through god for the principles underpinning

european security and its ability and willingness to threaten the use of force in pursuit of its objectives. unfortunately, i am afraid that this is the new normal which we need to be prepared for. despite the possibility of a nato troops build up in the coming months, the alliance insist that diplomacy is at the heart of any hopes of a resolution to this stand off. and that the organisation is a defensive alliance, and no threat to moscow. russia disagrees also in brussels. the european commission chief has been briefing e u. leaders on the crisis insisting all diplomatic avenues must be explored. diplomacy has not yet spoken its last word. that is good and we have still hope that peace will prevail. and i commend the efforts of many you leaders who have engaged with most parties seeking to find

a diplomatic solution. new satellite images show russian military forces deployed along ukraine's border in crimea, belarus and western russia over the past few days was known. i thought, you know, while joint military drills continue in belarus, are russian grad rocket launchers, longstanding arms packs between western powers of russia have underpinned european security for decades. but given the largest build up of forces in eastern europe since the cold war, there were fears these agreements could rapidly unravel. that is the new normal. the alliance says europe now faces a relationship with russia, characterized by deepening distrust, nave barker, al jazeera, brussels, french soldiers that ending their 9 year mission and molly against viruses linked to al qaeda and i. so as an emmanuel micron is accusing molly's militia leaders a forcing a withdrawal,

as that bag reports from neighboring santa gal. france says, it's military withdrawal is not a failure, rossimer teacher. but after 9 years of being in molly, at their fight against groups linked to alk either and i, so it's now set to change as conditions for the french are no longer cordial. france as magick will become the heart for the fight against terrorism. but it still gives me detail no, we cannot stay engaged militarily next to authorities who do not share our strategy, nor our objective. that's the situation we are confronted by in molly today. the, when the french ambassador was expelled from mali, demonstrated celebrated in the capital. bummer! hall, the molly experience is an experience that is open new mac, opening up a new era in west africa. because now it's possible to oppose to what the former colonial massive do we. and it's also possible to

adopt a new strategy that is not a strategy prepared adopted by from the operation which initially began in molly has expanded throughout the whole region with french troops based in different countries. european nations have joined operations, and there's also a $15000.00 strong un peacekeeping force in the country. a series of crews in mali, burkina faso, guinea and an attempted coup in guinea by so as change the dynamics in the regions . front is uneasy with molly's military joint, his relationship with russia, while he says, the russian soldiers in the country as part of a bilateral agreement. this growing anti french sentiment among protesters in west africa. we came out today to say was set up with the french army. they should stop playing with africa. we cannot suffer under the sun while their children comfortable over there. they have everything they want, however,

they still come here and exploit our resources. so lubbock, deb, i'm not going to be going to do. we know they are our enemies. we ask them to open their vehicles so that we have an idea of the content they refused. we know what is inside suspect items. they should apologize, change countries and go far from us. yes, there could be political implications to france is true pre deployment. west african leaders are aware of growing anti french feelings. and they also consent about the cruise in the region, not wanting themselves to lose favor amongst their populations. lest their fate also ends up in acute the withdrawal from mali. a monster, a major strategic shift by france. it ends in 9 year mission that successive french presidents had augured, was crucial for regional and european security. it now has to read to place troops to the west african countries to protect its interest, while keeping those nations on site. i said, bake algebra, the car still ahead on al jazeera. i'm dan america.

i r y j o y coal mine is on strike in the united states on taking on new spring. ah, friday is probably going to be clean up day because this is the backend of frontal system which is currently quite active over the southern states. but it means that you're the day on friday. it's all gone, quite an sons come out again and the bigger picture means it's still so snow to come through for new england, the eastern side of canada and other rather more. minor storm is one, the cross great lakes throwing some co down to minneapolis, but it's not as cold as it was so that you know the sun's, at the same is true. back to the pacific coast. the temperature has come down to

some degree, nearly $24.00 degrees now that normally breeze and san francisco, but 18 degrees. recently we've seen some pretty heavy weather, particularly in place. i got a mile of the sort, a few showers around here. i think the shower of pick up in mexico, but they're scattered around elsewhere. still in jamaica, cuba and hispaniola. but nothing like as many as they were. however, you know, the problem is south america. certainly in the southeast of brazil, a huge amount of flooding recently. they're still showers in the area, but it's not as severe looking, the wet weather maybe for the north and north west and south of all this, you know, the frontal system trying to form near uruguay, this big circulation here. otherwise, most of argentine, or at least, is looking fine and quite warm ah, with artist in washington dc with actually making

a painting for unity. for people who are struggling out is the world meet the palestinian seeking inspiration for striking you in the heart of the american capital benefit is a kind of conference you will his plan for universal like succeed in the college at home on al jazeera hulu. oh, we'll come back. he watching al jazeera mind if our top stories is our ukraine and russia back separatists have accused each other of shelling positions in the eastern dumbass region. at least 500 explosions have been recorded in less than 24

hours along the front lines. america's top diplomat has accused moscow looking to manufacture a pretext for wool antony blinking was speaking at un security council meeting. only ukraine crisis. russia, as continue to deny any plan to attack on france in this european allies have announced the withdrawal of troops from molly to fighting alms groups that finale 10 years. they will continue what they call a joint action against terrorism and b, the hail region you and african union leaders, the meeting in brussels for to day summit. europe wants to promote its global investment plans in africa as chinese trade. the gross issues around the supply of coven 19 vaccines and security are also on the agenda not come. web reports from nairobi. the african leaders meeting the european colleagues in brussels in

belgium. the e u is africa, the largest trading partner, according to un data. but africa trade with china is growing. the concern, if you will, if you are not just you, but i think of it in the u. s. and other african countries drifting slowly. what's the sort of the east, particularly in trade here in kenya's capital, nairobi, china is growing, present can't be missed in the 1990. the main road through the city was built by a german company, a new highways now being built in its place by chinese contractors funded by a chinese loan. it was more than a century ago that european powers scrambled to colonized most of africa here in kenya, british colonialists bill. this is an administrative center in 19 theme. the things have changed now in our gallery, and it was off by the new chinese bill highway. and china,

is it one of the world powers who are today buying for influence? i'm to africa, resorted. russia held it 1st for africa 3 years ago. president vladimir putin for mister aiden trade deals without the conditions, often demanded by the west. between meeting delegates were wooed with weapons at arms. fair rushes, military presence in africa is growing as are its arms export to the continent. so the, you want the world to know it's still a major player. but economists say it's terms of trade with africa over on fair, profiting from cheap african raw materials while selling back services and manufactured goods. and one of my criticisms of african government is, i don't think they're very clever at negotiating a common position. and i think that's why quite often they suffer, particularly with china who wants to always negotiate one to one. the eas promised

a $170000000000.00 of investment. although it's not clear how it will be raised or spent. it's widely seen as an attempt to counter the chinese infrastructure, loans and projects which critic say tolerate corruption. and lu, african governments into debt traps. part of the challenge for a long time has been the leadership, corruption, lack of integrity, the management of resources, and all those things of, you know, money comes into the country through age. that's why aid has not had significant impact in africa. the use now talking more about trade than 8 and promising better terms. but malcolm web al jazeera nairobi can, yeah. hospitals and covered 19 testing facilities in hong kong, a buckling under the pressure the worst outbreak there. since the pandemic began beds filled to capacity in some patients have being treated in make shift spaces in

the open. i cannot reports from hong kong, dozens of patients, many of them elderly waiting outside in the cold and wet weather just to get a hospital bed inside, under its dynamic 0 infection strategy. hong kong requires any resident who tests positive to go to a hospital or a quarantine facility, even if they have mild or no symptoms. as a result, thousands of waiting to be admitted. hong kong government is looking at ways to cope the huge numbers, including the possibility of turning hotels, housing estates, and student dorms, into isolation, wards. adding to the concern is the sluggish vaccination rates among hong kong, elderly, currently less than 30 percent, or if everyone in hong kong is willing to get fascinated, the situation will be better. it will cost a lot if hong kong wants to stamp out corona virus infections like in mainland china, i think the mainland code with control measures may not suit on cold,

but the message from beijing is clear. get your house in order hung pro baiting media quoted chinese president. she didn't ping as telling hong kong to take all necessary steps to contain the virus from yacoma chief executive carry lamb, thanks chief for his support and vowed to unite hong kong to fight the virus. the hong kong government is facing criticism for seen like this. old people waiting out in the cold for a hospital bed. 2 years into the pandemic. many asking why more wasn't done to prepare for this day. brick clearness, al jazeera hong kong, the latest landslide disaster in brazil has swept at least a 110 people to their deaths. many more are still missing. months worth of rain fell on patropolis, known as brazil's imperial city, monica anna keith has more. after the 7, an unexpected storm, the search for missing bodies. oh, a missile door. he said he was able to pull out his mother and one girl before the

mud avalanche hid his bar once shook, or you're pushing melbury. everything fell at once. i never thought i would see something like this. well, you know, do not. so i thought you'd the lost her niece and her nieces daughter, she still looking for both and has lost hope. wanted to throw you yesterday, a man was found alive in the debris. the firefighters pulled her may to day in the morning and he was dead. i can't cope with this any more. fallacy. moiz says she's come to pick up clothes and food to take to the shelter where she is sleeping. but like many, she has not yet come to terms with her loss because into bomb oh, i cannot go back to my house because it's unsafe. i lost a needs in the mudslide, but many have lost so much more and the number of deaths has been growing by the hour after tuesday's unexpected brain fall. $230.00 millimeters of rain and 3 hours the same amount expected for the whole month. it submerged streets and

destroyed houses and vehicles. although the mere familiar 25th members of my family are alive by i have lost all my friends, they were buried by the mud recess vessels. patropolis is also known as the summer get away from brazil's royalty. when the largest south american country was an empire, the region suffered devastating floods and mud slides in 2011 that killed more than 900 people. 75 year old jed alj almeida says he survived the 1st tragedy. climate change and geography may explain part of the tragedy in federal police, but there is much more as says re scabbed riviera. poverty is also an issue. my saddest michelman concluded, it's very difficult to check of houses being built regularly before rogues are

being complied with when there's no alternative to house to poor. needing brazil's president jay bull sanara tweeted from russia. he said he'll visit that drop police on friday elections and brazil. are due later this year, and recent polls show bull, so narrow, trailing behind former president wilson master lula thus silver. a devastation in patropolis is only expected to add to his wolves. monica in our give. i'll jazeera truck as protesting against coven 19 restrictions in the canadian capital ottawa, a bracing for a police crackdown and the nearly 3 week demonstration police officers have flooded into the city and expected to begin taking action early on thursday. prime minister justin trudeau defended his decision to invoke the emergencies act, which gives more power to help clear the blockade. should i told them he is a truck? is there a threat to the economy?

a judge in new york has rule that the former u. s. president donald trump must ask, answer questions on the oath in the states civil investigation into his business practices. tromping his 2 eldest children, yvonne, can donald trump junior, have an order to comply with the subpoenas issued in december. the state of new york is investigating if from inflated real estate values to obtain bank loans and reduced values to lower tax bills. the ruling is almost certain to be appeal. dennis is in the united states, have been hearing testimony from coal miners have been on strike for most of the past year. they say that pay and benefits were cut while invest is profited. gabriel, as all day has a story from new york. i'm america. i work gave me, oh, it's the ultimate david versus goliath moment. david, being the coal miners from rural alabama,

who had been on strike for nearly 12 months. calling on warrior met cold, their employer for a new union contract with better wages and working conditions like a worker. 7 days wake up 16 hours a day. goliath being the asset management company, black rock, with a nearly 10 trillion dollar portfolio, it owns the largest stake and the alabama coal mine you will be placed under arrest . i charge of disorderly conduct. that is why the miners were in new york, outside black rock headquarters, demanding their voices, be heard, they care, nothing about the communities, people live in, they kill it. so many jobs you know, run and skeleton crew. so there was a lot of jobs that were just lost or terminated. and i is happening, you know, more and more both the black rock and warrior met coal declined to comment, but the bigger picture is unionization. in the early 19 eighties for private sector jobs,

about 20 percent of the entire american work force belonged to labor union. today that number is below 6 percent, but that could be changing. the push by american workers to join labor unions. seems to be gaining speed though. oh, yeah. well, it also in alabama, 6000 workers at an amazon warehouse are trying to unionize. they would be the companies 1st organized workforce at starbucks, after workers at 2 stores in new york voted to unionized last december staff at around 30 other stores are following suit. and it's even happening at capitol hill, where congressional aides to house members are organizing to form a union. we're seeing workers everywhere take back power out, you know, doing the pandemic. a many people risk their lives for corporations to work for very little money. and now they simply want more. unions, bill,

the middle class president joe biden recently outlined a proposal to make union membership easier. is widely considered the most pro union president in decades for the miners. they hope their struggle has galvanized others . is tom, though the working class of america stands up, thoughts by mine or fight continues. gabriel is on do. how does it in new york? ah, this is out there are these you top stories, ukraine and russia back separatists of accused each other if.