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is choice for the 5th, the will come 2022. so why go anywhere else? ah ah, triggers announced them as a triple gutsy, or null and voided. opposition. lead that ryan up a dingo rejects the outcome of kenya's elections one day off to violence, routed at the result center. ah, i'm carry johnston. this is al jazeera, where live from dela, also coming up. russia blames explosions at a weapon. storage facility in crimea on saboteurs. ukraine has neither confirm nor
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deny it. it's involved. european union commits millions of dollars to the u. n. agency working for palestinian refugees in garza and brazil's present. i have also now officially launched his his re election campaign from the spot where he was stabbed as a candidate for years ago. ah, canyons are bracing for a possible legal battle of the outcome of a closely fought presidential election opposition leader rider. a danger has rejected the results to calling them a travesty. his opponents, the current of vice president william router has been declared the winner. it's not clear if the good will approach the supreme court, which has the final say in the matter. but 4 of the 7th members of the electoral commission refused to endorse the outcome,
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saying the final tallying process was opaque. the figure out another way to get to you at another void and the question, the court of law, you know, of you, there's no legal and a buddy declared winner, not a president elect or the head of the electoral commission announced on monday that william router had received just over 50 percent of the vote. that's less than 2 percent ahead of i think meanwhile, election, observe as say the results are fair enough therefore calls and all can to remain calm and maintain peace. and this comes stance is we father call on the candidate to resolve disputes over election results, including results for the presidential election, peacefully through legal channels. having the test that joins us live now from the city of a case soon in the western kenya. so the dinner is implying he may go to court,
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is that what is supporters? one while loading is the board is expected to go to court. they say they also believe the selection was stolen. he has until monday to do that, and then the court will rule in a 14 days what could be happening now is that his legal team is lawyers could be trying to collect evidence from across the country and different putting stations. and that could take some time. what canyons are waiting to see is what evidence does the actually have and will it be enough to overturn the result? it happened before in 2017 the last election, which was defeated. the supreme court been at that time 5 years ago ordered a reed run. it's been canyons had to go back and do the whole voting process all over again. and 100 the city of it is to me was pretty tenfold. monday, wasn't it? i mean, what's it like at the moment?
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well, the protest we saw on monday, i no longer happening to the earlier in the day. there was people gathering in the streets. people were anxious, but off the right folks to the nation. a certain sense of calm returned to the city . people basically say they're going to wait and see how the process goes. well, we got the feeling hearing to see that people are tired of politics. when young person said we posted them focus and protests within our leaders, the best of a big houses and they have a warm toasted butter and we go back to trying to trouble to make ends need. so what does that work? so people are not wondering what that mix way, ford is going to be the power out people. most people here is the economy. many shops and businesses were closed on tuesday. the whole thing that off the wireless spoken, which he did, that things will open up the get back to normal and people can try and move on with their lives. ok, how room and transfer thanks very much for that. moscow is blaming a sabotage for fun at an ammunition that period russian control crimea. the font
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broke out there, a village, and that is unclean district. 2000 people were moved from the area. defense ministry says no one was seriously injured, but civilian infrastructure was damaged. ukraine has neither confirmed nor denied involvement in tuesday's attack. it is also chosen not to comment on another blast at the air base in crimea last week. theresa bo has more from keith. what we're seeing is like a explosion happening again in crimea. this is the 2nd time in less than a week, and that's why it's very, very significant. what's happening right there. we know that this explosion triggered the evacuation around 2000 people. it has also suspend the train to get crimea is the top holiday destination for many russians. so suddenly this races lots of concern. the russian government is saying that this attacks were carried out by saboteurs. there was, we were able to see some on russian media,
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some recording, some videos of rates being carried out, allegedly detaining those who are behind this attack, who the russians call ukrainian terrorists. i've been talking to some analysts and they're suggesting that those who could be behind this attack could be who they call part to sans or government supporters carry out guerrilla style attacks in crimea, but also it could be special forces so far, the ukrainian government has not confirmed or denied that anything has happened. what's important by crimea, as also is that russian officials have said that if something happens in crimea, it will trigger a massive retaliation against a crane. and that's why this late tax have many people here on the alert and also crimea is a crucial destination. a crucial point that russia use this to supply its lines that it attacks on other parts of ukraine. a shipment of ukrainian grain is heading to africa after leaving the black sea port of desa is the 1st shipment for the
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continents since rushes invasion in february, un chartered vessel brave commander is carrying it 23000 tons of wheat, destined for a few here about 800000000 people in the horn of africa suffering extreme hunger in what propose? so tumor down cuz so and her 2 children are among 900000 people displaced by drought in somalia. she scared her children for more than 300 kilometers to reach humana, tearing 8 provided by the un. give a thought on them. i gave it when we finished our stock of food from the farm and animals started dying, we could not feed our children. we decided to flee because of hunger, according to the united nations, the horn of africa is suffering its longest drought in 4 decades. in somalia, it says millions of people are facing famine and more than 3000000 animals essential to forming communities have died. crop production has also substantially dropped due to drought. the number of people now in need of urgent humanitarian
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assistance has increased from around 4000000 at the start of the year to more than 7000000. our focus is very much on livelihoods. it's providing cash to allow people to buy food to survive. it's about keeping the animals alive with emergency feeding, with of treatments, with water supplies for animals and a drought context, which is super important. the brave commander is heading to djibouti carrying 23000 metric tons of wheat that will be transfer to ethiopia when a 5 countries the un diems at risk of starvation. ready this is the beginning, we hope of more normal operations. the food of ukraine fed 400000000 people across the world last year. w p purchased 880000 metric tons, and we moved that food to somalia, yemen, ethiopia, sudan. the mission comes off to russia and ukraine agree to
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a deal with turkey last month to restart grain deliveries across the black sea. u. n. ship is the 1st to set sail for africa carrying grain from ukraine. since russia invaded the country, providing much needed relief for those suffering from drought in the horn of africa . chilling both al jazeera, so the head hair on al jazeera helping of palestinian refugees in garza, european union commits millions of dollars to the local un agency. and it's been a decade since the american amman is masika and south africa manas families say this struggle is ah with here's your weather in a minute 15. hi there. thank you so much for joining him. we're going to begin in
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the middle east, where we got some sand and dust being kicked up for spots in saudi and still some rain to come for western yemen. but i want to take you to the gulf states and particularly the united arab emirates obs. abby: we've had some hazardous air quality readings as of late. the air quality, however, is improving in dubai. 45 degrees will be the high for you on wednesday of the box, austin. and a lot of rain is pouring in here from the northwest of india for sin province into punjab, right through into baluchistan. mir ologist had predicted that august we would see above average rainfall monsoon rains and so far it is delivery of to turkey. there were some downpours the other day, but the sun's back out may see a few showers sneak in. certainly the risk of it, but the better bet will be toward turkey's ne black sea coast. and look at your, of on 40 degrees closing in on your august temperature record. as we look towards central africa, our usual plentiful showers and storms erupt in here, but i got to take it to the south. another whether maker comes crashing into the
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western cape. that's going to spread some rain and wind. i think in cape town, we could maybe see gaps up to 50 kilometers per hour. that sure up they buy for now a frank assessments, how much support is that? that st protest that we've seen in hotel across the rest of the country, the street has been, has been very good at tapping into the core confounded people across the country, informed opinions, we will say more of these events. what is happening is that climate change. it making them work in depth analysis of the days global headlines draw. he is credited by some way where they were storing italy's credibility this critics would say he couldn't play the part of a politician. what do you think went wrong inside story? on al jazeera lou
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ah, here with our 0 reminder of our main stories now kenya is opposition leader. either a danger has rejected the results of the presidential election, but he stopped short of announcing a legal challenge in the supreme court is rival when it router has been declared. the winner. moscow is blaming sub a term for a fire at an ammunition deck in russian controlled crimea. thousands of people were evacuated from the area. defense ministry says no one was seriously injured, but civilian infrastructure was damaged. the un chartered ship has left ukraine, bound for ethiopia, with thousands of tons of we tumble is the 1st shipment of food aid from ukraine to africa since the russian invasion but it's the 1st official day of campaigning
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ahead of brazil's presidential election due in october. first enjoyable scenario held his 1st campaign event for reelection. the city where he was stabbed in 2018. the opinion polls show his leftist rival, former president released last year. the silver has a 12 point lead with that one. okay, nike of joins us from rio de janeiro. so monica, brazil goes to the polls in less than 2 months. so what kind of messaging are we hearing from the candidate so far? well, it's a very poor rise dot election. there will be a president j both. so not all is trying to appeal to the christian vote. he went to an bend where he was stabbed in the 2018 election. his wife was the new and of an jellicoe. christian has been saying that this is like his child, 2nd chance that god has chosen him to leave the country. ah, president,
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our former president, who is the nozzler, the says on the other hand, bulls kicked off his campaign at a factory. he is that he's from the workers party, so he's trying to make sure that those core voters are still with him. are both men are very well known and but this here, both of them, they're also worried about the security. and as we spoke earlier, to are some people, some other candidates in these general elections safety. is that something that worries every one? transgender council woman benny bitty ali has received more than 20 death threats. since she was elected 2 years ago. she was forced to leave brazil for safety reasons and only returned after being promised special protection. that did not happen. no thing and i've done nothing. i have no security, only a body guard the all the still fears for her life, but has decided to run for re edition nearest state legislator in october
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selections. eyes losses pro. possibly these elections are not only about ideals and votes. they're also challenged to remain alive. we've seen people being killed because they're on one side or the other. the political polarization is very strong, like brazil has a history of political violence, but since 2018 when the last presidential elections were held, there are growing concerns that verbal and written death threats may be actually carried out. in july, a supporter of present shape also matters. shut down. marcella holder. a member of the left to st worker's party, founded by former president wheezy nostrand. mueller vest, silva lula is both so matters main rival in october's presidential election and is heading the pose. valgy say hi, she was running for congress and is a close friend of bull san ardo. it says all candidates are taking security measures seriously. what is it?
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my sample, he remembers the day ball sonata was stamped during the 2018 campaign. oh and jose, i wanna be both scenarios wearing a bullet proof vest, but that's not enough. y'all. he will always ignore protocol to talk to the people the senior ball so matter was stamped and elected council, women marielli, fit uncle, inactive vista of black and gay rights was executed. the crime was never solved at a statue in her name has been inaugurated during the past 3 years, political violence in brazil has tripled somewhat of florida. renewed brazilian politics has always been polarized, but since 2018 we've had president j are both on arrow, openly disseminating hatred. no of the president has done this. that's led to an increase in political violence. who do result federal police has been training an extra 300 agents to protect candidates during october's election. fighting in brazil, fear it's not enough. money can not give on jazeera re edition era. the
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european union, this says it will contribute to millions of dollars to the you and agency working for palestinian refugees. in garza, you delegates visited the occupied territory to sign a deal that will provide aid for more than 3 years. in the l side reports from gus, $249000000.00 to support palestinian refugees. an agreement on the 3 year initiative was signed in the occupied territory by a routine union delegation and the you ends agency for the refugees on route $98000000.00 is earmarked for this year. oh, you, ambassador says it's important to continue supporting the you an agency until a political solution for palestine refugees is found, is, is life failure? is it sensuous indispensable?
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until we find a solution where the 5000000 refugees of penicillin origin find a home either in the land of origin or in the areas where there temporarily are being hosted. only has seen an increase in demand for its services. as the number of re gestured, palestinian refugees has increased along with their levels of property. more than 1200000 palestinians in ga. so rely on the agency for food aid, health and education. more than 80 percent of the population live in poverty and over 60 per cent or any employed. but the un agency warned that the money isn't enough to fund what's needed whilst this contribution is significant. it doesn't fully cover the gap that we will have this year on our funding. ah, at this stage we understand where you're still gonna be about a $100000000.00 short for our regular programming for refugees in the region. in 15
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years, garza has seen 5 boys, hundreds of escalations in hair stride, and israel located that's kept many people in the territory in despair, kill thousands and destroyed infrastructure. israel's tight restrictions on patients leaving the besieged in claim for treatment at on the enter of medical equipment and medication have also left gus is health system in crisis. let me remind you. one 3rd of the cancer patients and gaza only are permitted to have access to westbank or is driven facilities. one 3rd on what happened for us. we don't offer cancer hospital here under israel locate the territory is isolated from the outside world and many hearsay. as long as it goes on, it's $2300000.00 people will continue to be deprived of basic necessities. you may see it al jazeera godsa. an israeli court has added 6 months to the solitary
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confinement of palestinian prisoner uh mad and asthma. he was 13 years old when he was arrested in occupied east jerusalem in 2015. when arthur and his cousin were accused of being linked to a stabbing at critically wounded to israelis. he was sentenced to 12 years in prison. later reduced to 9 and a half years. his family has said he's suffering from psychological trauma. as a result of violence and isolation. we've just spoken to our minds. lawyer colored serv. arca told altos air, the 21 year old is struggling to cope with a court decision. i had limited in progress when her mom found out his solitary confinement in prison had been extended for 6 more months. who's massively shocked and embarrassed. the 1st words he told his father during today's video conference call was i feel lonely, dad. he's very unhappy about being alone and he wants to be with other prisoners.
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the least that could be done for ahmad is to let him be with other inmates until we learn. if our request for his early release is approved. danny hammock, health situations difficult. and so is his psychological situation. well, he was transferred to hospital about 3 months ago for treatment for his mental health problems. since then hammered, remain in the hospital under psychiatric observation because he has tried to hurt himself. this shows how tough and difficult his psychological situation is. russia's president vladimir putin says western countries want to build a security alliance. similar to nato and asia pacific region. 14 were speaking at a security conference in moscow. he called a recent visit to taiwan by us house, be canarsie posey, a planned provocation, and he's also accused the united states of dragging out the war in ukraine. americans good. i went to to it. no. show you the american adventure and relation
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to taiwan is not just a trip, an individual, irresponsible politician. it's part of a conscious us strategy to destabilize the region and the world is, this is the brazen display of disrespecting for the sovereignty of other countries . meanwhile, the united states military and says it's carried out a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. the initial test was delayed, to avoid escalating tensions with beijing during china's at military drills and their taiwan. the u. s. military says the test demonstrates to readiness of u. s. nuclear forces and provides confidence in the effectiveness of the country's nuclear deterrent or staying with military matters. the beijing says it will conduct more life. i exercise is around tie. one is also warned that it's ready to smash and eat foreign interference in its affairs. charlotte says the drills are aimed at deterring what it called political tricks played by the u. s. and taiwan. warning coincides with a visit by a u. s. congressional delegation to the island,
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which china claims as its own. beijing has announced sanctions against a certain time in these officials saying they were supporting independence or india and the u. s. have raised security concerns. doctor chinese research vessel docked in sri lanka, the yuan wang 5 has the latest tracking technology to monitor satellite rocket and intercontinental ballistic missile launchers. beijing has called the concerns completely unjustified enough. hernandez, reports from a monitor come, don't come and finally come 5 days later than planned. those of the sri lankan governments directions to the chinese survey vessel the you on wang 5. and despite india raising concerns over security, they were dismissed by the ship's captain as it arrived in sri lanka, southern port of humbug at a on tuesday morning. g o r is also gonna butcher the vessel mainly carries out
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ocean wrapping and monitoring were also supporting the aerospace construction of china. but analysts described the ship differently, saying it's an advanced technology vessel that can monitor satellite rocket and the intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, china's ambassador in colombo, also seemed to pray sharlack, standing up to new delhi. bouncing don't even though you have experienced some different rough weather this time on the indian ocean, the porch call of 1152 humble toppa has come through. it shows not only your courage tenacity and instability, but also the deep rooted unfitting, an enduring friendship between our 2 countries. for days, india has opposed the presence of the ship, saying it could spy on its activities. and shall anchors government us china to hold off until now we are but a small country in the middle of the order. while india, by looking after the one in great mart, are to look at the role as
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a global power. shalanda is facing the worst economic crisis in living memory and relies heavily on india for support. but china has also made major investments in the country as part of its belt and road initiative. a dispute over the role of the vessel behind me has been at the heart of a diplomatic tasa between 2 asian giants. caught in the middle. she'll anchor has had a delicate balancing act to ensure it keeps both on side. milner fernandez, archers era humbugs at her. you as president joe biden is set to sign into law. i forge and $30000000000.00 climate health and tax bill inflation reduction act is seen as a major win for democrats ahead of mid term elections. it's been called the most consequential climate change legislation ever passed by congress. but it's also been billed as a solution to the rising cost of living the u. k. it could be
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rolling out a new coven, 19 vaccine targeting the original virus, and the on the con there. and as soon as next month, it's the 1st country to approve use of the so called a bi vaillant vaccine made by u. s. draw the firm, a donor. the government says it's confident uptake will be high, but ish, regulators have already approved it as a booster for adults tuesday at marks 10 years since dozens of striking minors were gone down by police in south africa. some of the miners, families say the government hasn't done enough to compensate them. it has already paid millions of dollars, but there are still many outstanding claims. but warning now he was may find that some of the images in for me, the miller's report disturbing the shootings were captured on live television. the police's reaction to a prolong strike by miners shocked millions of south africans. and lived that he for work is dead. 10 others had already died and strike related violence in the
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week leading up to the shooting, including 2 police officers. 10 years on some a still calling for justice. who? hi so long. how? i'm a police. the police are the ones he killed. my brother, the minus said police arrived and shot at them while they were at the hill. no, lou fair for says she doesn't understand why her brother was killed. an official inquiry, blaine, but deaths and injuries on police tactics. and recommended those responsible be investigated and prosecuted. but police say the use of legal force was necessary. as some striking miners were armed with guns, knives and wooden clubs. so far the government is paid more than $10000000.00 in compensation to the families of those killed. lizzie, but dozens of claims are outstanding, including from those who survived the shooting. quadra hort, chrome about c as what are there for us? it's very painful because we know that we lost part of ourselves. now, it seems the government doesn't care about us. they are not even trying to do
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something one, it's been 10 years now. our lives could have changed for the better long ago. instead, our lives have become worse. what do you owe? the government says it wants to finalize all claims by the end of august. but for those were reminded of apartheid era atrocities committed by the government. no amount of money may be enough for me to mila al jazeera janice bug. united nations high commissioner for human rights. michelle butler is visiting at one of the world's biggest refugee camps. lashley is in cox's bazaar in bangladesh. it's home to about a 1000000 ringo. refugees who fled me in my 2017, under military cracked up. she's expected to meet under the sheet. prime minister, shake siena after meeting rights. activists on monday from the chandry has more from baccha. she is visiting with 6 members delegation to the cox bizarre area. she met with you in a agency she also met with the refugee really friend repatriation commissioner. and
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of course with the refuges themselves and their leaders. she retired the fact that the human rights issues of the ring as a priority, and that any repetition that takes place takes place rather will be strictly on a voluntary basis. and that her office is in touch diplomatically with me and my government to resolve this issues. she didn't make any elaborate statement on most of the issues that she had discussed. she's scheduled to meet the prime minister tomorrow and then held a major press conference where she will give out art detailed response and as to what our findings were. 2 main issues here. one is the human rights issues in bangladesh, as well as borrowing issues. so we'll know far more tomorrow after that press conference. but the key shows, at least among the civil society and others are the freedom of expression. the digital security acts, the cancellation of license of a leading human rights organization or the car. those are some of the each of us
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bangladesh, disabled societies is pressing forward to address along with, of course, the rowing geishas, the academy of motion, picture arts and sciences has apologized to a native american actress who was booed on stage june the oscars in 1973, such in little feather appeared at the request of marlon brando to decline his best actor award for the godfather. they wanted to raise awareness of the abuse suffered by native americans in the film industry. ah, this is out of here and these are the top stories, canyon opposition leader. either a dingo has rejected the results of the presidential election, but he stopped short of announcing a legal challenge at the supreme court. his rival, when router was declared the winner on monday, the figure another with a shiver gertley at a melon void and must be crushed by a quarter law.

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