>> you are watching "france 24." barack obama boosts u.s. aid for the ebola outbreak in west africa. plan is to deliver up to $1 billion to contain the disease that has killed 2500 so far. one day before scotland votes on independence, the polls are showing a slight lead for the no campaign. both sides are out in force to try to sway undecided voters. the prime minister of ukraine says government forces are on full battle alert as new gunfire

rocks donetsk one day after a peace deal was put into place granting temporary self-rule to parts of the east. also coming up for you this hour, monaco may have gotten off on the wrong foot in the french league but that didn't stop them from beating bayer leverkusen last night in the champions league. paris' welcomes [inaudible] niki de saint phalle. we start in the united states, a country offering up to $1 billion in aid to try and stop ebola. some 2500 people have already

died in the outbreak so far. the u.s. response includes a pledge to send three thousand troops to west africa. president barack obama has called the growing outbreak a threat to security around the world. >> in west africa, ebola is now an epidemic, the likes of which we have not seen before. it is spiraling out of control. it is getting worse and spreading faxed or -- spreading faster and exponentially. if the outbreak is not stopped now, we could be looking at hundreds of thousands of people infected with profound political and economic and security implications for all of us. this is an epidemic that is not just a threat to regional security, it is a potential threat to global security, if these countries breakdown if their economies breakdown, if people panic. >> the ebola virus outbreak has hit hardest in west africa, but other nations are stepping up measures to make sure the disease steps away.

we have this report from central african republic, a country that has so far been spared by the virus. >> he is their best effort -- expert for working on how to prevent the current ebola outbreak from hitting the city and causing widespread panic. >> we must contain contamination. an epidemic could spread extremely rapidly. >> the center hosts cutting-edge leaders in this field. >> this is the most secure lab at the institute. this is where all samples collected from potential ebola patients are treated. follow me. >> most of the samples are collected from patients that

were placed in quarantines after screening at the airport as they were flying in from inspected countries. >> they have taken 58 samples so far. to this day, none of these have tested positive for ebola. >> measures have been implemented at the airport, but there is no screening here. in drc ebola has already killed 30 six people. >> we work on the river. we are very scared of ebola. it's presence in the drc must -- its presence means that the drc must open up testing so that the disease does not spread. >> residents fear and evil outbreak -- fear an ebola outbreak might make their already difficult life even worse.

>> to scotland, where there are just hours to go before it votes on whether it will leave the u.k. actors of both campaigns -- backers of both campaigns are campaigning furiously. the latest polls show an edge for the no campaign. the pro-campaign leader is doing all he can to make sure the yeses win. >> scotland's first minister is on the brink of making history. if thursday's referendum goes his way and scotland votes to break away from the united kingdom, it will be the realization of a lifelong dream. it is a tantalizing position the former economist could scarcely have imagined when he first became leader of the fringe separatist party 25 years ago. they won a surprise majority in 2011 and secured a promise from london to hold a referendum on independence. in his yes campaign, he railed against the london establishment and confidently predicts a

bright future for scotland thanks to assets such as north sea oil and gas and whiskey. >> the advantage of independence and the security of independence -- the people of scotland will decide what to do with the vast natural and human resources of the country. >> is opponents have branded him arrogant and misogynistic with a tendency for populism. his style grates with many ordinary scots. he stands on the verge of becoming a scottish hero. >> he will say he is centerleft or a social democrat, but he is actually in the blair mode. whatever works. it's a bit of everything. at the moment, his economics are center-right, his social policy is centerleft. he wants to appeal to as many people as possible. >> it is an approach that has worked.

even if the vote goes against him, he could still claim a victory. the u.k. government has promised scotland greater powers on tax raising and spending if it stays in the union. >> next to ukraine, where the prime minister has told the defense ministry to make sure government forces are on full battle alert. earlier today, new gunfire rocked donetsk leaving two people dead. just yesterday, ukraine and the you -- the e.u. signed an agreement granting more temporary freedom to the east. >> the reaction in moscow to the eu and ukraine ratifying an associate -- association agreement had been regular -- has been rather negative. several have spoken to russian media and said how bad this decision is. there has not been unofficial

reaction from the kremlin to this ratification. this is perhaps as moscow sees the devil -- the delay of implementation of this agreement as a small victory. the eu and ukraine last week delayed the limitation of a free-trade area until the end of 2016. this is seen as a major concession to russia. the spokesman said earlier that moscow is now waiting for written confirmation from kiev that it will delay the implementation. once moscow receives assurances it will also delay any increases to tariffs for ukrainian goods that are exported to russia. you might give us some more context here. this deal is good for the pro-russian separatists, yet moscow has been against it from the start. >> moscow opposes this deal.

russia says that it would damage the russian economy and that it could be disastrous for both countries. moscow is concerned that once ukraine signs and association agreement with ae you and wants to sign a free-trade agreement that will see him in sleep -- see on influx of cheaper goods into ukraine and russia. 25% of ukrainian goods are exported into russia. two countries have preferential rates. if ukraine joins the eu, it will have to review its tariffs. we haven't seen any details of any such changes yet. >> thanks for that. the president of south korea says the door is open for talks with the north at the upcoming

u.n. general assembly. park on hey -- park guen-hey as long wanted to begin the process of reuniting the koreas. in the president's words, the north now has to walk the talk. >> if the opportunity does arise and they actually have the opportunity to respond and take up our offer, our earlier offer to engage in high-level contacts and dialogue, i think such opportunities would be a good thing. if our foreign ministers were able to also engage in dialogue on that particular point, that would also be a good thing. >> in the united states, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff has said he could recommend the use of ground forces in iraq. that goes against barack obama's current stance on the fight against the islamic state organization, and the white

house was quick to reiterate the u.s. will not put boots on the ground. nicholas rushworth explains. >> troops on the ground in iraq and mission creep those of your possible. >> my view at this point is that this coalition is the appropriate way forward. i believe that will prove true. but if it fails to be true and if there are threats to the united states, then i would go back to the president and make a recommendation that may include the use of u.s. military ground forces. >> that contradicts barack obama's clear statement there will be no u.s. troops -- u.s. boots on the ground. dempsey was asked to clarify. >> has the president ruled it out? >> at this point, his stated policy is that we will not have u.s. ground forces in direct combat, so yes.

>> including operators embed it on the ground? >> that's correct. but he has told me to come back to him on a case-by-case basis. >> the white house issued an immediate rebuttal to dempsey's remarks. protesters who managed to disrupt the hearing are not convinced that obama's approach is the way to go. they say enough is enough. no more war. >> the strike at air france is in its third day. 60% of flights are not taking off today with regional airports worst hit. violets are angry over cost-cutting plans that they say promised pay cuts -- promise pay cuts and poor conditions. so far no sign of a resolution.

france's new finance minister waiting on the strike today. -- waiting -- weighed in on the strike today. >> i think there is a social dialogue that is normal within a company. i think it should get some desired concessions. beyond that, we cannot accept that the country be locked down by a few people. i think the structured an-- strike should end. >> you may be one of millions who have helped a group of poor children from uganda become a sensation. they charmed people around the world with their dance video. they have become local celebrities as well. >> dance class for the ghetto kids, with their incredible rhythm, these children aged eight to 11 have stolen hearts.

their video has resulted in more than 5 million views, an incredible success, almost a miracle for these disadvantaged kids. >> my mother wasn't able to pay school fees or even rent for the house. but since i joined this dance group, my school has been paid for. now i'm also well-dressed and can eat when i'm hungry. >> the children are now at school. this man is their benefactor. he is a mathematics teacher and in his spare time a choreographer. >> i met them on the street. i discovered he can dance. i tried to bring them together and look for other kids. then i formed a group.

they are from the real ghetto. i'm hoping if i get support from different people, we can help them in the future and their life will change. >> the ghetto kids have inspired expectations among loved ones, the family -- among loved ones. this family now has better hopes for the future. >> i really hope that this will continue for them so that they can help their brothers and sisters and families. >> to enable more children to improve their daily lives, the ghetto kids are expanding. 16 new recruits will learn their routine and join the happy troop. >> you are watching "france 24." one day before scotland votes on independence, the polls are showing a slight lead for the no

campaign. both sides are out in force today to try and sway undecided voters. for barack obama boosts usaid for the ebola outbreak in west africa. -- barack obama boosts u.s. aid for the opel of -- for the ebola outbreak in west africa. a giant step toward a new chapter in space travel. nasa picks boeing and spacex to help no the craft that will carry u.s. astronauts to the international -- to help build the craft that will carry u.s. astronauts to the international space station. >> the press is focusing on the boat tomorrow in scotland. -- the vote tomorrow in scotland. >> it is too close to call for now. "the independent" says "a nation that is divided against itself."

just one day to go and the gloves are coming off. the leader of the yes campaign, alex salmond, has written an open letter, calling on voters to vote yes. this is described as an "em otional, eve-of-vote plea." another says "don't let this opportunity seeing -- sink through your fingers." another open letter, published on the front page of "the daily record," a scottish tabloid. it talks about the val, the pledge, the promise from the leaders of the 3 -- the valve -- the vow, the pledge, the promise from the three leaders.

promising to devolve more powers to scotland if they reject independence. lots of acres are focusing on this. -- lots of papers are focusing on this. you can see him using the frontpage to wrap up fish and chips. >> it is a fascinating story for scotland and for separatist movements around the world. >> it could set a precedent. "wall street journal" is focusing on catalonia, who hope to take -- hope for a referendum in spain. the foreign minister warned that spain would use the full force of law to block a referendum including suspending the regional government's ruling authority if necessary.

harsh words from the foreign minister. "slate" focuses on separatist movements in the united states which are also taking a close look at what is going to happen in tomorrow possible for random. there are few of these movements. these breakaway movements across the united states want to get on the scottish bandwagon. they are the minority, but there are such groups in virginia and texas, for instance. >> those texans do take it seriously. >> they do indeed. they will be paying close attention to tomorrow possible. >> manuel valls survived a confidence vote yesterday. >> barely. it was his second vote of confidence in as many months. the paper gives him a small round of applause because -- they say his confidence is slipping away. 31 socialist rebels, as they are

called here, mps who are opposed to the government's crow business economic policy -- these mps abstained from voting, three times as many as the last time there was a vote of confidence in april. now he can only count on a narrow majority to pass reforms. >> up until the last minute he was trying to convince those rebels to come back to his side. >> he actually turned physically to address them in parliament. they said he was not addressing france people in his address he was focusing on a minority within the socialist party. why is he stooping so low? worse still, his speech seemed to contradict the pro-business stance he has been booming on about for the past months. he is zigzagging, that's what "le figaro" says. he is zigzagging around this

straight line -- this clear course that he had set. he needs to watch out because he is starting to sound a lot like the president, francois hollande. this does not lead anywhere good. it means you are isolated within your party and paralyzed. >> the french president is due to give a press conference tomorrow. >> tomorrow will be hollande's turn. this might be surprising, but it will only be his fourth official press conference as president. in france, the official press conference is quite a particular thing. the president gathers some 400 journalists at the palace for a long session of questions and answers, which usually starts out with a very long speech. since valls is taking all the blows on economic concerns hollande is going to focus on economic -- he might say something about the book written by his former

girlfriend. he might be grilled on that. >> thanks so much. time for sports. an encouraging first match for monaco in the champions league. >> monaco made a winning start. the only goal in the win at home to bayern leverkusen. benfica upset in lisbon. >> it was important for us to win for various reasons. one of them is this victory brings confidence. it shows people their hard work is paying off. it shows our team that we are progressing and playing better and better. >> real madrid made an astounding start -- a resounding start with a 5-1 win.

a last-minute penalty saw liverpool edge razgrad. they made a solid start to their campaign in group a. a shot in greece where atletico madrid were beaten by olympiacos. >> we've got to stay calm and think carefully about how we progress from here. the stakes are very high. we should not jump to simple conclusions. when you win the first game on your own ground, your chances of going through to the next are very good. >> in group d dortmund over arsenal. two goals. galatasaray and anderlecht shared the spoils.

paris st. germain against -- the dutch champions were knocked out in the group stages last season despite signing a shocking winner over barcelona. >> i think one must have respect for every opponent and every club. that doesn't mean you can avoid playing your own game. it's about playing your own game, after all. if you're facing him as a defender, you just got to try and stop him. >> psg have reached the quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons, losing on away goalsb ot -- goals both times. this player thinks they can do better this year. >> i think this year we can play a lot better as a team. we know each other much better than we did. we know exactly who is doing

what. for that reason i think we can deal better against top clubs. >> they may have won liga twice in a row, but it is a long champions league run that they covet most. they traveled to amsterdam. barcelona extended as strong favorites against the cypriots. a clear favorite to progress in group g. they host struggling schalke. maribor vs. sporting. baryer -- bayern hosts manchester city. both progressed to the knockout stages. likely to make his european debut for byron -- bayern, but

focusing on taking it one game at a time. >> we need to be focusing in each competition. in the bun

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