>> thanks for joining us on "france 24." the u.s. defense secretary calls the threat from the islamic state organization we aunt anything we have seen. he says the extremist militants are an imminent threat to u.s. interests. the first trucks in a russian convoy cross into eastern ukraine. ukrainian state security chief calls it a direct invasion by russia. senegal joins south africa in closing borders to prevent the spread of ebola as one neighborhood in liberia

struggles under quarantine. weo coming up this hour, will take you on board the orient express. that train was an inspiration to agatha christie and a james bond movie. it is welcoming new fans for a fraction of what it would have cost a century ago. venezuela wants to put a fingerprinting system in place on the border as a way to control food smoke going -- food smuggling. the u.s. defense secretary says the extremist militant group isis will not be defeated with out action being taken in syria. that could prove complicated given washington's opposition to

the syrian president. chuck hagel says the organization is beyond anything we have seen before. >> the islamic state in iraq and syria has threatened the united states with further killings following the execution of journalist james foley. washington is weighing options for tackling the militant group of unprecedented power and resources. >> isil is a sophisticated and well-funded as any group we have seen. they are beyond just a terrorist group. ideology, a sophistication of strategic and tactical military prowess. they are tremendously well-funded. >> the white house has ruled out sending ground troops back into iraq. it may step up aerial assaults. the u.s. has carried out airstrikes this month to aid kurdish and iraqi forces in the

battle against the group that now controls large stretches of iraq. with isis also active in rebel held areas of syria, the u.s. commander said the jihadist must be pursued theirre, too. >> this is an organization with an apocalyptic mission. it will eventually have to be defeated. to the question of whether they can be defeated without addressing that part of the organization in syria, the answer is no. >> that could undermine washington's call for syrian president bashar al-assad to step down, a man isis has been tried to topple. the u.s. said it will not make any move without support from allies in the region. >> u.s. airstrikes coked the theish forces take back biggest dam in iraq that had been taken over by isis. our correspondent has more on the families trying to go back

home. >> for the first time in two weeks, these iraqi families dare to return to their fair -- village near mosul dam. their homes were liberated from isis this week. the area comprises mostly arab villages now held by kurdish fighters. quickly, their hopes are dashed. >> [speaking another language] >> they would not be swayed. the families are turned back. the message -- even if there aren't -- in message of hottest are no longer present here, safety cannot be guaranteed. one .4 tonsleared of explosives so far, but we do not have the necessary equipment.

if we did, we could go faster. we have found explosive devices ranging from 35 to 100 kilograms. come see the different types of ied's. they are handmade. a pressuree straw, plate explosive device. they show us a truck full of explosives left behind by the jihadists. >> they did not have time to plant these explosives. thank god. eshmurgas found without being injured. >> they were conducting clearing operations. they told us they have not even started in the houses yet fearful isis may have booby-trapped them. for the moment, they're concentrating on the roads.

they tell us that could last several days. >> next, 90 truck from a russian aid convoy have reportedly crossed into ukraine without permission in what has been called a direct invasion by kiev . those trucks have been stuck at the border for a week. much-needed supplies are heading for the eastern city. there had been a lot of suspicion about the convoy with some saying it is a sort of trojan wars bearing arms to the progression rebels in the east. for more on the situation, let's bring in gulliver. what is the latest your hearing on the movement of the trucks? >> and had looked as if the russians would agree -- it had looked as if the russians would agree to have the red cross inspect the trucks. saide lunch, the russians they had enough of waiting and would send the trucks in any way essentially forcing their way through the border crossing

controlled by the pro-russian separatists anyway, so there was not much the ukrainian side could do about it. kiev is one of great concern and anger. i was watching the daily press briefing of the spokesperson for ukraine's military operations in the east of the country when the news came in. it was interrupted for him to go out to an urgent meeting. i think we are seeing the ukrainian reaction is mixed and they are not sure what to do. >> tell us about the ukrainian reaction. one person called a direct invasion. that is very strong language. >> yes, that was the head of the security services of ukraine. he said we are calling this a direct invasion. he said these trucks are disguised military trucks. he asserted the drivers are military personnel and suggested

they could be used for transporting weapons. it is not clear whether they are bringing military equipment into the country or just intended to be used for transporting it around. he also suggested these trucks could be used by the russians bodiesing crimes, taking away, destroying evidence of russian involvement in the separatist insurrection in eastern ukraine. he seems very clear the purpose was not humanitarian aid at all. the ukrainian foreign ministry has been a bit more circumspect. it has not used the words "this is a direct invasion," but in a statement he did stress neither the ukrainian side nor red cross have been able to inspect these trucks and we do not know what is inside them. >> thank you for that from kiev. in a related story, the remains of 20 malaysians have arrived

home more than a month after their plane went down over eastern ukraine. this friday marks the first national day of mourning in malaysia's history. >> soldiers carry home the remains of 20 malaysian skilled in the malaysia airlines flight 17 crash. the bodies, the first of 43 citizens killed in the disaster, were flown back to kuala lumpur by the same carrier whose plane was struck by a missile in eastern ukraine last month. there was a solemn ceremony on the tarmac at the airport attended by malaysia's king and prime minister. the remains were then brought sts to private funerals. the government has declared friday a national day of mourning and urged people to wear black. all people on board the flight were killed in the crash, 2/3 dutch nationals. the return of the bodies comes as malaysia tries once again to

locate the wreckage of malaysia airlines flight 370 which went missing in march this year. >> to west africa where 1350 people have been killed to the ebola virus. most of those deaths have been centered in four west african countries. the nations surrounding them are starting to worry. south africa says people from those countries will not be allowed in. senegal says it is suspending flights with those nations and closing its border with guinea. those on the ivory coast have also imposed travel bans. in monrovia, many people are struggling to cope with their new lives under quarantine. much-needed water and food supplies brought in. the monrovia district of west point has been under ebola quarantine since tuesday. provisions were unloaded under

the watchful eye of security forces. the lacks including -- of basics including rice and water have soared since the quarantine. >> you can buy a cup of rice for $20 u.s. we were happy to see rice come to us like this. we want freedom. they must open the roads so we can find food. >> there are 50,000 people in west point. residents say they were given no warning of the quarantine. the government says drastic measures are needed. loves theernment people and wants to see their people doing well. on wednesday, a local government official went into the cordoned off area to get her family out. residents tried to get past barricades. police stopped them. the british doctor is now in the country as part of a tour of the countriesst african tackling ebola. >> in turkey, the

president-elect has appointed his loyal foreign minister as the next prime minister. following the country's first ever direct ballot, turkey seems to be moving toward a presidential system. analysts believe the new prime minister could play a smaller role in the future giving more power back to erdowan. do standup ovation for turkey's as to her. andll first need to secure less he will first need to secure the chairmanship. little mystery of his future occupation. >> if confirmed as chairman, and i may be getting ahead of myself, our current foreign minister and member of parliament will be the candidate for prime minister for the republic of turkey's 62nd government. remained one of his

closest allies from the day he was appointed as foreign minister in 2009. he was key in reforming and reducing the army's influence on turkish politics and helped turn turkey into a muslim conservative democracy with growing influence in the region. foreign policy listed him as one of the top 100 global thinkers of 2010 and 2011 for carving out a new role for his country on the international stage. he insisted he would be working hand-in-hand with the president. >> whoever might want to try hostility's will never have the opportunity. >> analysts say he won't enjoy any real power. >> he owes his entire political existence to the grace and favor of the now president of turkey. >> his job in the year to come will mainly consist of garnering support amongst voters to help secure a solid parliamentary majority in the election next year. >> you are watching "france 24."

let's take a look at our headlines. the u.s. defense secretary calls the threat from the islamic state organization beyond anything we have seen. he says the extremist militants are an imminent threat to u.s. interests. the first trucks and a russian convoy cross into eastern ukraine. the ukrainian state security chief calls it a direct invasion but says no strikes will be used against those trucks. africa inins south closing its borders to prevent the spread of ebola as one neighborhood in library u -- in liberia struggles under quarantine. still much coverage on this horrific story of the beheading of u.s. journalist james foley. >> that is right.

i pulled out a few that say his death highlights the risk many freelancers are willing to take. by someone who works owith us on "france 24" now and then. this was shared all over social media. you can see the title. for more than three years, much of what the world has seen and learned about the middle east from tunisia to syria, all these events throughout the arab spring, all this has been reported by freelance reporters and photojournalists. they are not recruits, he says. few have the endorsement of established media outlets. even fewer are sent to those regions with budgets, fracking, or even basic training and insurance. he says media outlets hide behind flaky bottom lines as a

means of abdicating responsibility. "> the french version of "slate taking a closer look at what is happening on the ground in iraq. >> what is it like? this is what it takes a look at. this article also appeared in "foreign policy" magazine. the interview analysts and intelligence officials. they say isis has the fighting capacity of al qaeda and the administrative capacity of has lola the best hezbollah -- capacity of hezbollah. it says it knows the importance of effective governance. according to intelligence has administrative employees, they have kept in place to keep areas running.

they've gotten toward building hospitals, roads, schools, and even invested in local businesses to boost the economy. "slate'says they are also trying minds iner hearts and the areas they are controlling. they handed out soccer balls and held a contest for who could memorize the koran the best. >> definitely a contest for hearts and minds. let's focus on french politics. the former housing minister has come out with a scathing book about the current left government. >> that is right. let's take a look at the front page of the right-leaning paper. it seems happy about what is happening. the book is called "from the inside: boys to the land of dissolution." it is really critical of president hollande and the government.

it says here that she defies hollande. she says i voted for him and believed in him and it was a mistake, he disappointed me. she lashes out in her book. in the editorial, it lashes out against both her and resident francois hollande. responsible for the terrible economic situation we are in. it says she was a terrible housing minister. nobody should pay attention to this book, this says. she is the leader of a party that represents hardly know what. she is clearly washing her dirty public in the last dirty laundry in public and trying to get revenge. >> what about the strategy behind her book? >> the left-leaning paper brings up the fact the green party is holding their annual summer conference. according to this, she is trying to steal the spotlight.

this is important milestone in her political career. she needs to mark a clean break from her time as minister of the socialist government and put that behind her, according to "liberation." she is laying the ground for her political future, basically, and has her eye on the 2017 presidential election. a lot of people are disappointed in hollande. according to this, she wants to take advantage of all these disgruntled voters and fill the vacuum and be seen as an alternative to hollande for people on the left. >> we are still in august, still a big holiday month. you have a word about tourism in barcelona. >> in "the guardian," you can see a photo of italian tourists having a fun time in barcelona streaking. [laughter]

this might look like fun for the tourists. we can see the people the background did not look like they are having fun. these are locals in barcelona, shop owners, etc. they are tired of this kind of behavior. this photo was taken last friday. it sparked a mini protest by locals in barcelona. toy are asking authorities do more to help with the side effects of what a cultural tourism. tourism has skyrocketed in barcelona over the last few years. tourists often outnumber locals. a lot of people are tired of this kind of behavior. another guy says we are tired of low-cost drunken tourism. >> thank you. sports is next. he has been suspended until september 18 by the disciplinary commission investigating the h ead butt after the game in the

french capital last weekend. and willred his nose find out his disciplinary fate in mid-september. a frustrating night for both french sides in the playoffs. the center went down 1-0. both with tough tasks ahead of them in the second leg. avion.mpions traveled to they visited the club they lost their first league game last season. a journey without the injured players -- they journeyed without the injured players but with the player that broke his nose in the head butt last saturday. >> he's capable of playing without any doubt. he had a fracture but without

displacement. as we have seen in previous cases with this type of injury, if there is not displacement, they can play quickly. that is what is going to happen here. they are easing the world cup players back into action. the argentinian has made the most of his opportunities. >> the truth is i had to watch the world cup. for me, it was not easy to watch it at home in front of the television. particularly because i used to play with my national team. it has motivated me to once again play for the national team, so i think it is good for me. win after their six-to capitulation last week.

they are bidding to make it a hat trick of domestic titles. preparations have not gone according to plan for the bavarians. they lost in the german super cup. that is the one he got a crucial ligament injury. >> i tried to win. obviously, i'm focusing to play as good as possible. i never change my mind for the last season or the season. the only chance to win is to play good. the focus is on the result. all the clubs of the world want to win. winning is just a number and title. i desire to play better, as good as possible. >> he is at least two weeks from a return to action with a knee injury.

robert is in line for his bundesliga debut. they trained ahead of the second leg of the super cup on thursday with confidence of getting a positive result. they leveled proceedings in the finished as the match 1-1. they're looking forward to the second installment. the first match, we defended well and did counterattack. opportunities. for the nexte game. >> he reassured fans that cristiano ronaldo should feature in the contest. he was brought out in the first

leg and replaced. he trained well today with the rest of the team. his training system that -- session has been regular. he is feeling ok. he is available for the match. >> the current champions will have a big say in the matter. they will hope their home advantage can see them over the line to clinch the cup. won his first european title on thursday. the 22-year-old russian recordholder blasted to finish in 20gg99ññwççsx4xc

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