>> here are the headlines. the insurgency mounts. they are caught in the fighting. negotiators try once again to reach a peace deal. bloodshed in the cyanide peninsula. a series of attacks killing nearly three dozen people. the man known as prime evil makes her role will be released after serving more than two decades in jail. also coming up, wide brands are willing to shell out the big

bucks to advertise on super bowl sunday. we look at the only african coach in the tournament. ♪ we begin with negotiators from ukraine, russia and europe, holding another round of peace talks. it is likely to be overshadowed to tie in sanctions against moscow. the past 24 hours and two dozen people have been killed. officials say dozens of people

were wounded in shelling. for more on this, gulliver cragg. let's talk about these latest rounds of peace talks and negotiations taking place. is there any reason these talks will succeed? >> expectations for these talks are not that high. the people's republic is not going to be represented by the head of state, but by a lower-level official. he originally signed the memorandum back in september. a week ago the rebels were saying they were not going to sit down to the negotiating table at all. some people think the reason why

the russians have agreed to talk again is because they have been surprised by the resistance the attacks have met. they are feeling confident they are able to block the strong advancing and so far one or two localities have been the case that the rebels have been able to take. i saw three rocket launchers south bend toward the front line . this is very, very heavy artillery the ukrainians are bringing in. the rebels might think they have themselves given themselves a show of force, demanding they seed more territory. >> in these talks taking place regardless of why they are picking up again, the people are

living in these war-torn areas and struggling to survive. >> there have been more civilians killed. both sides are using deadly missiles like the smashed. missiles that i mentioned these are very inaccurate and deadly weapons. they do terrible damage to property. in towns around here, large numbers of people are without electricity or heating. it is pretty cold in eastern ukraine. it is a humanitarian catastrophe going on. do not support either side in this war. they do not understand what is going on. the ukrainian military mobilizations that have going on. i suppose it is the women who

say, i don't know where to hide my husband so he doesn't have to go fight. >> thank you for that update. now to fighting in egypt's sinai peninsula. yesterday a deadly assault and 35 people were killed in those attacks. an egyptian offshoot has claimed responsibility for the worst antigovernment violence in months. . we have more. >> some of the worst antigovernment violence shaken egypt in months. the group relies -- claims responsibility. >> the soldiers have carried out simultaneous attacks in the

cities. >> the group is in offshoot of egypt's most active militant groups, responsible for regular attacks. many of the militants pledged allegiance to the islamic state and formed a new group. attacks targeting military and police have intensified. the military's current president has beefed up militants in recent months. they have expanded outside the usual area of activity, situated at oppositeends -- situated at opposite ends of the suez canal. >> midday prayers were taking

place when a blast hit. there are casualties. our correspondent is standing by. what can you tell us about this explosion? >> let me tell you the fighting -- prayers were underway. this city in pakistan and the death toll is climbing as we speak. so far officials have released a total of 43. there is the fear that more people might say come to the injuries-- more people might succumb to their injuries. it was a suicide attack carried out by a boy. it is been reported that a woman was also involved in helping with the attack.

a wild back, this militant outfit, which is all sectarian have claimed responsibility of the attacks. this is the second attack on a shia mosque this month in 2015. the first one was carried out by a different militant group. >> reporting from the pakistan capital. thank you for that update. robert mugabe is the new chairman of the african reunion. he shook hands with aziz the front of fellow leaders, to applause. african leaders are there for the annual event. the official theme this year is women's empowerment.

the u.s. call for the formation of a regional force to fight the armed militants. we have more. >> united against boko haram. that is the message they want the world to hear, as they meet in ethiopia upon capital. >> we mustn't ask them to. intervene we cannot go to france every time there is a problem in africa. africa has resources, the means. all it needs is the will. >> ch army has already deployed troopsad's. the next priority is to create a regional force of 7500 forces to fight boko haram. they're looking to the u.n. to

finance this operation. >> the e is expressingu its support today. we can deal with whoever we want to do with our problems. we hand it over to tell the whole world this is what we are doing and seek support on their behalf. >> boko haram already controls 32,000 square miles of land. now it is increasing its attacks. the first task will be to stop its expansion. >> he is known in south africa as crime evil -- prime evil. today the government has announced he will be released from high security prison,

although the time and place have not been made public. the decision was made for reconciliation. we have more on this controversial decision. >> i think the government has turned down the application on a number of occasions in the past to test the waters. he has reached out to the families of his victims and has agreed to participate with further investigations and to inform families of those who died how they died and when they died. it is going to be controversial. we saw the naming of a road in cape town after fw the clerk. it is a gesture to demonstrate that they are not totally antiwhite or anti-afrikaner

about racial issues. >> a nurse and two babies have been killed after a truck exploded in mexico city. the newborn babies had to be dug out and dozens of people were airlifted to other hospitals. we have more. >> this is the moment a gas tank lori exploded in mexico city, images captured by a passerby. dead and injured left in its wake. the devastation can be seen. about three quarters of the building reduced to rubble. t newborn babies werewo among the dead. neighboring homes were also

damaged. >> there is a huge explosion. all of my vegan windows blew out. >> the lorry had been delivering gas when it started to leak. they tried to repair the hose. the hospital began to evacuate patients and staff from the building. before they finished a massive explosion and fire ball. they braved the flames to search for survivors. the mexican president visited survivors, talking to injured mothers, many of whom had use their bodies to shield their children. three people have been detained. those found responsible will be punished with the full force of the law. >> the bodies of nine french

nationals have returned to france. they died when a fighter jet crashed after taking off on monday. they will be honored here in paris at a ceremony. it is time for a business update. we are going to get started with some news of oil giants starting to feel the pressure. >> this time last year the price of oil was $88 a barrel. now it is $44. two have started to feel the heat. european players are all tightening their belts. >> thousands of jobs are set to be cut as companies tackle

falling oil prices. it is now less than half its $100 a barrel value last summer. the company is aiming its cut by almost a third. they have spent $2.8 billion on exploration and that will be reduced by 30% in 2015. it is a pinch being felt across the board. a $1 billion program to cut thousands of jobs globally. shell's quarterly profits are down 57%. they plan to cut or delay 40 projects worldwide, saving around $15 billion. >> we have launched already the need to restructure the business

model we have. >> the falling prices are predicted to boost world economic growth by up to 20% this year. the markets followed till the has hurt the venezuelan economy in particular. opec will decide whether to cut production. that proposal they rejected in november. >> the president of the eurogroup is in the greek capital and will meet the finance minister. the interaction marks the start of the negotiations with its creditor. global markets will keep a close eye on developments from that meeting. let's get a check on the markets now. the essential bank cut a key interest rate. the bank had surprised the

markets. business leaders have been calling on the central bank to cut rates to stimulate growth. all of the major european indices in the red at this hour. lower oil prices pushing inflation in january down 0.6%. unemployment members did show a slight improvement. let's take a look at some of the other business stories making headlines. qatar airways has picked up a stake in aig. they own iberia. they may consider increasing its ownership over time. it will help the airline further develop its westward strategy. google has disappointed

investors yet again. revenues came in at $18.1 billion. the company blames a stronger currency. ad revenues have also declined. big spending pays off at amazon. the company surprised investors with better than expected earnings. $29.3 billion. membership in amazon prime one up despite an increase in prices. the biggest brands in the business co-op all the stops for a mere 32nd ad spot. we're talking about super bowl sunday. advertisers insist on spending the big bucks during the games. >> the super bowl is in just a

chance for competition on the pitch. this year companies are expecting a record for 30 seconds of prime airtime. well over 100 million people are expected to watch the nfl game on sunday. >> there is no other platform, tv show, youtube video that has that big of an audience. there are people who tune in just to watch the commercial. >> with so much relying on such a small amount of airtime advertisers are overcoming adversity. celebrities will star in self-deprecating skits. >> the snowy mountain road.

>> many companies have started their campaigns online. >> every advertiser is attaching some kind of #to the campaign to get people to start tweeting and tilting buzz. you want to get the most bang for your buck. >> this year 15 new advertisers will make their super bowl bow a chance to show they are ready for the big leagues. >> $4.5 million for a 32nd ad. >> it is always interesting to see how those commercials sometimes eclipse the game for many viewers. thank you for that update. it is time now for press review.

>>she has been leafing through the world's papers. we start with a story from france. >> some of the french coverage in "le monde." what was a child of 8 question by police. he was questioned and initially he failed to observe a minute of silence in the wake of the "charlie hebdo" terror attacks. he is reported to have said, we must kill the french. the journalist deserve to die." that has what has been reported. "le monde" is trying to separate the fact from the fiction. should this child had been taken in for question by police?

part of the reason was the fact that his father became aggressive when he came into the school when the school asked him to speak about why he was coming out with these phrases. feeling phrase the child admitted using was, i am with the terrorists." he do not understand the word "terrorism" when he was questioned by the police. the head of public security for the region said he doesn't understand what it is he is saying. "the new york times" has picked up on this as well. it has gone stateside. they talk about cases in the wake of those attacks in paris. a french comedian will stand trial to say he was sympathetic

to the terrorist. and man was jailed for six months. a junkman who hit a car -- ad drunk man who hit a car was jailed for four years. >> sparking heated debate in terms of where the country is going forward. another story is the hostages. we do not know the fate of them. in jordan, what sort of reaction are we seeing? >> no further bloodshed. they show a dove carrying a flower in the shape of the word, the first name of the jordanian pilot whose fate is hanging in

the balance. this dove is flying beneath the country's flag. there is anger within the country. a newspaper said it is a high wire act for the decision-makers and calling for jordan to be united and not for the government to give into. blackmail we're already to face sacrifice for jordan. >> criticism that barack obama is facing. >> "the washington post" are asking if the u.s. is being complacent as egypt repeats the repression. the fourth anniversary of the house thing of -- of the ousting of hosni mubarek. an activists was shot in daylight.

there are photographs of her being held by her husband as she was dying. a very powerful image for people to rally around. she was going to lay some flowers when she was shot. some of the people who witnessed it within charts with trying to form an illegal protests. "the washington post" said human rights are not his priority. they are not obviously obama's either. >> we have a very british anniversary. >> "the daily telegraph" features winston churchill because it is 50 years since his state funeral. the front page carries a painting done in 1951, covered in a yellow film due to cigar film.

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