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a mush shooting. ah, i'm a bug and this is al jazeera live from dough are also coming up and attack on a government office. in somali as capital kills 5 civilians, osha barb has claimed responsibility as ukraine uses its unity day to celebrate the country coming together to fight rushes invasion. there's encouraging news on the prospect of german made tanks, france, germany seek to repair ties, which have been strained by differences over the war in ukraine. ah, thanks for joining us. police in the united states state of california surrounded a van believe to be linked to a mass shooting local media citing police sources say the person in the vehicle killed themselves. officers have been looking for

a suspect believe to have open fire at a bull rim dance studio in monterey park near los angeles. at least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured. there's so many parts to this, right? the response on the medical side of it. but as we're looking for the suspect, we will not forget the victims of survivors. and it's important because i can, you can just imagine the trauma that they've experience and it's our responsibility to wrap our arms around them. or following developments is rob reynolds, who joins us live in monterey park, california and rob. we're waiting for this all important press conference. the police are again to give it about half an hour's time. but as i was saying there, this had been of a fast moving race to track down a potential suspect police singled in on that white van. what do we know about what happened next? well,

we will get more information in about 30 minutes time neve. when the police are expected to offer up some answers for through what has been a very long night and day of questions. but we do know from the video that was taken at the scene that that van, which had been identified as connected to the shooting here in monterey park. i was surrounded by police vehicles in torrance, california. that's about 48 kilometers from here. and there was a stand off that lasted for some time. police say shots were fired. eventually the police did move in in the tactical gear body armor and swat uniforms. they determined that the person in the vehicle was dead. some of pictures that emerged on social media showed the person slumped over the steering wheel of the car with

a bullet hole in the window on the driver's side of the vehicle. earlier the police had issued a bulletin with images of the suspect a he is not yet named, but he is a, a older, a perhaps 4050 year old asian male. he was wearing a black leather jacket. and a hat. motive is the big question here, but i was talking just a few minutes ago to representative judy chew the member of congress in washington who represents this area. and she said that there are a lot of reports going around that this was a incident of a domestic rage that a man was angered by the fact that his hug his wife was dancing with another man at this ball room. so that as mundane as it sounds,

combined with the weapons that are so readily available in the united states, adds up to mass murder. so we will, again, as i, as i said before, we'll find out more. but i think some of the other questions are going to be, what was this suspect background? a was he known to have been an abusive spouse because there are laws in the united states that should allow police to confiscate weapons from domestic abusers? what was his state of mental health that he sought, any assistance for mental health issues. and he a, any police record before this and whether there were there was anyone else involved in this. but that's all still up in the air at the moment and i have to mention that it's just, it's just so tragic here in monterey park because there are people coming up to

this police line behind me where there should be a festival going on right now. with thousands of people, food dancing, music, cultural events, and they're coming up and seeing what's going on, what, why is the festival not happening? they, they didn't get the word. i guess this is supposed to be the lunar new year, supposed to be a joyous family time. ah, a very important holiday in the asian tradition. and in this asian american community, which is about 61 percent asian americans. and, and so what should be a time? a celebration is now in yet another american city. a time of morning, a time of grief, a time of question. nice rob? yes and day the shooting, casting a long shadow over what is meant to be a joyous time. rob for now. thank you very much. as rob mentioned in 30 minutes time, we will hopefully have a few more answers from police of exactly what happened. moving on now for us says

it's captured to members of isis in syria. us central command says the operation will disrupt the groups ability to plan and carry out attacks in the area by kind of reports from washington, dc. well, a reminder about the ongoing us led coalition operations in the east, in syria, in particular, a spokesman for us central command says that to i saw members were captured in a helicopter and ground assault carried out by the u. s. and he says, members of that coalition operate in that one was described as a facilitator, the other as a facilitator and largest edition. now the spokesman says that once civilian was injured in the attack, he was taken to a nearby hospital and is now being returned to his home. a few days ago, a us base in northern syria came under attack the old times fate bass, where there are some 900 us soldiers stationed. that came under attack by drones to

drones was shot down the 3rd drone actually hit the encampment, injuring at least 2 democratic syrian fighters. now, whether these 2 events are connected, the spokesman did not mention, he did not in any way connect these 2 events. but at the same time you've had a couple of days ago, a drone attack on a u. s. space in the north of syria. now you've got a us lead raid in eastern syria, capturing to members of iso as the u. s. claims. at least 12 people who have been killed after a residential building collapsed in northern syria. a child who was amongst those who died in a neighbourhood in aleppo. rescue teams are searching for people who believe to be buried under the rubble state media reports, the building collapsed to to water leakages that weakened its foundations. 5 civilians have been killed in an al shall barb attack on the mayor's office. in the somali capital mogadishu fighters stormed the building shortly after an explosion.

6 our shout fighters were killed and at least 19 other people were injured in the assault germano, our med reports for mortgage issue, and i'm sit at an old, i can't connect. there were 2 explosions targeting the gate of the municipality building, which was then stormed by aren't members of all shop up armed group, a spokesman for all sure, bob have confirmed, they were responsible for the attack. the somali government is yet to comment on the incident. witnesses say secure to forces who've been able to evacuate employees from the building up al, but the tag comes in the context of the war between the somali government and i'll sure bob and everyone knows very well that all shop has been subjected to military campaigns in many of the central regents of somalia, which has led to the armed group losing its control over several regents. however, all shabbat, despite these losses, didn't stop launching attacks against the government forces. the last of which was on friday when the galard bays was attacked, were both sides suffered big losses. he

crane mog unity day on sunday. it's a day when 2 territories run by ukrainians, agreed to unify back in 1919 the issue though, the nation is observing the day as it's united in the fight against russia's invasion. natasha butler has this report from keith. you've done all the sweeping landscapes and picturesque views of ukraine before the war as president for low to mid zalinski gave a special video address for unity day commemorating morton ukraine's formation more than a century ago. yummy. lashing great across ukraine in the summer. in the autumn in the winter, we are defending all this together and we will win together equally. and the entire ukraine will hear the sounds of a victory for true shell. great. since russia invaded ukrainians have come together

to defend their country for some unity day is a fitting symbol for a shared experience. some of this is our independence and autonomy that unite us for me. this day means we are together and defending our values with our lives. keeps pass on bridge spans that to me, pro river. it's usually at the center of the cities, unity day celebrations. but officials are worried about security. traditionally, on unity day people form a human chain across this bridge brought ukrainian officials have canceled the offend this year because of the way to mark the de former british prime minister boys. johnson made a surprise visit to ukraine. he met president zalinski and visited the town of butcher on the capital's outskirts. hundreds of people were killed in butcher under russian occupation in march last year. but i can tell you that the, the u. k. will be sticking by ukraine for as long as it takes longer,

but i never been on board here as you own a. typically roger, you are going to, you're going to win. you're going to get all the russians out of your country, but we will be there for a long time. ah, johnson's visit comes as western powers have promised more weapons. the cave and prussia continues to build on germany to allow its leopard tanks to be sent to ukraine. keith says it needs all the fire power he can get to defend itself. most people are here agree for nearly a year now. ukrainians have shown what unity can look like and how powerful it can be. oh, it's ashley butler, al jazeera keith and there's been some encouraging news for ukraine about the delivery of german made tanks. germany's foreign minister has told french television they will not stand in the way of poland decides to send its lap 2 tanks to ukraine. that comes in french president to minute. my chron hosted german chancellor, olaf shows for the 1st face to face franco german summit. since 2019 bernard smith

has more the lines between france and germany is often described as the engine of the european union. its been sputtering since last year when emanuel micron cancelled this meeting after a series of disagreements with berlin, over defense and energy policy. in the wake of the war and ukraine, differences that affect policy making in the rest of the e u. every time when there is a major decision to be taken, the 2 countries may have different approaches, but in the end, it's only when they agree that the 27th can agree. so we are in that process at the moment on different issues. one is obviously, are the ukraine war and how to support ukraine or, and we've seen in recent days that general charles has been under a lot of criticism for his reluctance to send thanks to her to ukraine and from the german chancellor on sunday. still no commitment that he'll give ukraine what it wants. it was out the us is doing a lot. germany is also doing

a lot. we have constantly expanded our supplies with very effective weapons that are already available to day. and we've always closely coordinated all these decisions with all our important allies and friends with france, for example, with the us with other major countries in europe. and of course, with all those who participate in this discussion about emanuel micron, says france is not ruled out sending its tanks, but needs to consider 3 criteria. do bah, governance off, it could do firstly, as we have been able to do since the beginning that it does not escalate. secondly, data could bring will effective support or ukrainian friends senior. and for this, we must consider the capacity to maintain them. in operational conditions and training. both leaders reaffirmed a commitment to support ukraine as long as necessary latvia lithuania,

and estonia of added to the calls from other countries to send tanks to ukraine, piling the pressure on berlin. the new german defense minister says he'll visit keith soon. he can expect one subject to dominate the agenda. bernard smith, al jazeera paris, and julian hertz a's a european policy specialist, an editor of the french dispatch. he says, germany and france have put aside their political differences to help push for more sovereign europe. back in october last year there was a very real situation that could have spilled into a very dangerous situation. but now things have stabilized and read. remember that there are lots of similarities and points in common between emmanuel macro and all of schultz such as the wish to push for more sovereign europe and increasing the investments in defense and that european industry. there's a lot of similarities and a lot of cohesion on the topics of increasing europe in sovereignty, dealing with d. r currents, economic plan of joe biden, the states and finding

a european solution to this. that combines all the efforts of european states investing fervor in defense and industries. so making sure that european defense is up to scratch and also that the european industry can compete on the global sale. however, one of the big things that has caused some issues is how to go about insuring a european sovereignty and particularly strategic autonomy. for example, mccaul favors an u sovereignty fund that finances investments across the u, but olaf schultz and the as the p. r against this because the fact that effectively this would lead to more european debt, which has always been a german red line. no matter who the chancellor has been. and this is something where they don't have to walk the ever butts. if we are entirely honest, the role of the franco german engine is to lead the way, take on the tough discussions, find solutions, and also bring everybody to the table. so the right solution can be found for everybody in the eel. still had allowed his era hoping to overcome difficulties to

start a new life. we look at the challenges facing sudanese refugees as they return home . a citizen choir is in chile is helping to take classical music back to its roots. ah. the reco breaking cold in easton siberian northeast in china is still there, but it's leaking across the air from water. so persistent snowfall. carto honcho i think on monday looks sunny for the rest. but look at the temperatures. they already quite low. will they get lower in places? they will. i think this is all going to fall down into northern. charlie's tempted to really dropping, but he won't get any cold in the northeast as bad as low. he's going to get these a daytime max's i'm talking about,

but the result to prove that air of open water is this huge amounts of snow. this will be virtually basic conditions, daily, northern coast of homes should right, the right answer q. she even possible. look at the temperatures in china. yes, the skies are clear, but it is not going to feel cold. right. that was hong kong, but shanghai, one degree. can you imagine that on the bunk? let's go size where that cold. i meet sam. what is obviously will, milwaukee tend to enhance the rifle that'll happen in the central southern philippines again. and there's also likelihood a big shower in western sumatran. northern sumatra. and potentially malaysia has been the case for a few days. that's going to carry on for a few more days. i was quiet weather's typical, is tom's here, there are a few showers in the south of india. there's some developing further north given the condition of the air in the hole in delhi to see them is probably good news. ah, oh st. impose music homebound that made full social resistance?

i'll give you a world tells the story. oh, sure, of music. you couldn't escape her best or best wish every that was outlawed in the own use of the turkish republic. with which the people loved to p is our best losing all new jersey. lou. ah, welcome back your watching out. just a reminder of our top story is this. our local media in the us are reporting that a person linked to a mass shooting in california has killed themselves in this band. at least 10

people died in the shooting and a ballroom dance club. following luna, new year celebration 5 civilians have been killed in somalia during an attack by our ship fighters of the group storms, the mayor's office in the capital market. issue. security forces kill 6 of them. germany is foreign minister says berlin will not block poland if it decides to send its leopard 2 tanks to ukraine, that as nato allies pressuring chancellor left shoulder to decide whether to supply key. if the tanks it's ready. prime minister benjamin netanyahu as fired a senior cabinet member. i had dairy served as the interior and health minister. that's an yeah, he was forced to sack him after the supreme court ruled very could not. so because of a conviction for tax offenses, the government is facing growing criticism over its plans to reform the judicial system. akiva elder is a political analysts based in tel aviv. he says that dary will still have an

influence on the coalition, even if he's no longer a minister. i believe that the interest so for our, your dairy queen, sideways on those on it and you know, and they will find a way as jerry himself said, if you look at the door, i will come through the window. and if you close the window, i will find a way to come back from the roof. and even if the dairy will not carry the title of minister, he will be there as these 3, which you leave there as the chief rabbi. oh, for a shot of his party and he recalled the shots so and in the meantime, they were trying to find your way to well restore what they call

the reform the judiciary reform. rescue teams and peru have evacuated more than $400.00 tourist stranded at the tourist site. much repeat you anti government protests. the area damage the rail tracks leading to the side, forcing it to be closed indefinitely. last demonstrations continued in the capital on sunday. protest is a calling for president deena blue. i say to resign for the release of former president petro castillo. he was arrested in december of to being else from office . about $200000.00 sudanese refugees have returned to the blue now region for that is putting pressure on the authorities to provide enough essential supplies owners areas hot them over, eat, travels to a camp in co look to see the conditions that beautiful her yet eating was good on the border between south sedan and ethiopia, conditions for refugees, and they do a camp, a tough zayna and her family have just voluntarily return to their country. after

living for years on the ethiopian site, i had bad life is very difficult and very unfair. they came back on foot, there was not even a car to bring them here. i'm crying now to prepare some food for the children their life. there was not better. eda, ayesha and her friends walked long distances to get drinking water for their families. i got no, no, well in my time the water container is too heavy for my head. we do this 3 times in order to get water every day. every day this camp receives new families who are returning from ethiopia. they hope to overcome any difficulties they face to start a new life. but that's proving difficult to have elijah elijah, but we need an urgent improvement in medical care. there are no doctors here at all . if there is only one man who knows about 1st aid and he is not even available every day in the camp, authorities incur mac of net are struggling to provide what people here need. and i

should, well, hi, research all organizations and all philanthropists to stand with us and help us to provide a suitable environment for the attorneys from ethiopia to able to settle your in their areas. mama if attended walker normally though at a full a chicago dylan by the the results of when are evident everywhere in current credit, the poor condition of roads linking other regions to the town is yet another obstacle that aid organizations natural to over come to help those wanting to return home, elena will headlight hate them? always algebra, hate them? maria torres could mac saint lou. now the number of people relying on charity in germany has arisen by least 50 percent of the past year. as a result, few bunks are struggling to keep up with demand. step rason has this report from berlin. this is food supermarket, no longer want to sell, but all of that is more than happy to buy for 150. it's the only way he can food a nutritious meal on the table. the 6 year old pensioner sat with prices, sorry,

it has become impossible to live on his pension of 3 on the $68.00 euros a month. 11 is good. i find i have less and less money, but meanwhile energy costs are going up. i am really struggling to make ends meet. if organizations like this would not exist, it would be a lot harder for me. after registering people can choose from groceries that are about to expire, that have been collected from supermarket. but recently, some people had to be rejected. you to a lack of supply. the people who are coming here when the number of people increase simply and we had a stuff new registrations. we can only give it to those who are registered here. who here for a long time. and we all this, well, this is really the problem. what can we do for them? the same goes for nearly 1000 other food bags in germany. most people here are too

embarrassed to be filmed. some told me they don't want their colleagues to see them depending on food handouts. while this is one of the world's richest countries, inequality has risen sharply and we for months. now, people with jobs and study incomes are turning to these food bags for help to help people cope with high inflation and pay for their energy bills. the government has given relief payments to all germans, but 8 organization say more needs to be done. i would say no government talks a lot but has to do more than what we do this work without being paid normally in a country like this. it should not be the case that we are the one helping these people. for 13 years, hilda hacked or manage to buy enough groceries to last for days. her, this weekly trip to the food bank is painful. why my me to renew sunday yet? because they don't give me enough of a pension, i'm being screwed over in this country. parliamentarians are getting 700 years because of the high inflation. and what do we get to 50 years?

seriously, that's nothing. it's terrible how they treat us old people. we've also worked hard to this country that food bangs expect even more customers next year with price is not expecting to go down soon. and a possible recession inside steadfast and al jazeera berlin demonstrations are taking place across the united states. marking the 50th anniversary of the roe vs wade ruling. the landmark supreme court decision guaranteeing women the right to an abortion was overturned, last june, giving individual states the authority to impose their own rules. pregnancy terminations have since been banned or severely restricted in 14 american states. oh, it's not every day that the amateur choir gets to perform in front of a crowd of thousands. but after months of rehearsals, one group in chile has done exactly that of our latin america editor lucille newman reports the show is a chance to make classical music available to everyone to his former central

railroad station, influenced by french architect who stop a fate of eiffel tower fame is not the usual venue for a classical musical concert. it's the dress rehearsal and every one is nervous. especially members of the choir. who like ignacio said pool that i had been practicing for 6 months. you would have yeah. maybe a friend told me that non professional singers were being auditioned for choir. at 1st i was terrified, but the choir director trains you and gives you confidence to sang even difficult pieces. oh, he's part of his citizens choir, who long with professional musicians and students are donating their time and talent for what will be a massive free concert before more than 5000 people. oh,

it's the brain child of orchestra director, alexandra rubia, who wants to bring classical music close to all people, not just an elite. we want to bring that to their, to their worlds, the community, to, to our country. this message of brotherhood. ah, this message that we can all do wonderful things together in spite of our differences. ringback you are hearing the can mean a wooden antenna that, that by carl more fully it's about life as a wheel of fortune, one that goes up or down without any warning. and that's a concept that's very opportune, particularly over the last 3 years. the next day, the cultural center is filled to the brim and downtown santiago, as the concert begins. ah, this is the 3rd grand clumps of for brotherhood held in chile.

ah, meant as a symbol of unity in times of civil strife, war and pandemic. so it's been broadcast around the world, free of charge, still, it's not the same as experiencing this lives. everyone who plays their feelings of about what they're playing and when your life in life concert, you can fuel these emotions. and you can also feel the emotions of the people sitting next to you when the concert ins rubia invite the public to sing the 1st movement. classical music experience that the organizers hope to spread well beyond chili's borders. to see in human al jazeera santiago, ah.