paris. these are our top stories. testing the eu's credibility, talks collapse in brussels as one belgian region stands in the way of a massive pan-european trade deal with canada. advance astheir iraqi government forces push ahead with their operation to retake most little -- mosul, there are attacks in the city of kirkuk. and a pause in the violence. troops in aleppo called for a the you and is

delaying its humanitarian operations in the city, citing security concerns. ♪ >> good evening. eu leaders are warning that the failure to secure a massive trade deal with canada could s capability.bloc' negotiations for that deal fell apart after one region of belgium says it wants more safeguards. despite the setback, european officials say the deal can be saved. it's been seven years in the making. now the eu-canada trade deal is hanging in the balance. by as been blocked

regional government in belgium, and now talks between canada, the eu, and the leader of will loan you have collapsed. the trade leader says it is the end of the road for negotiations, but the eu is saying it is still hopeful it can salvage the pact. so is the belgian government. to continue these dynamic discussions, to give them the chance to succeed and overcome their difficulties. reporter: so the trade deal was supported by all 28 eu governments. belgium was unable to officially commit without the backing of each of its regional parliaments. europe and canada have made few concessions. at a summit in brussels are calling for extra time to his forward with negotiations. is important that

the eu is able to find a trade deal with canada. it has been a long time in the making, and i think it can be signed. has a vested u.k. interest in the deal working out. trade talks of post-brexit britain could be hampered if this deal goes awry. there are also fears that if a lesser agreement is reached, potential trade deals with other nations, including america, could crumble. host: we are going to head to northern iraq to the city of where a major attack was launched earlier today, taunting police buildings and killing 18 members of the security forces. the results on a power station. -- there was also an attack on a power station. authorities have called for a curfew. curtis peshmerga fighters took control of. kurdish peshmerga

fighters took control of kirkuk in 2013. north of kirkuk, iraqi government forces push ahead of their operation to take back control of the city of mosul. backed up by us-led coalition air power, the forces captured eight villages south and southeast of mosul. we were 80 kilometers east of the city. is a verykirkuk important christian city on the outskirts of mosul. it was the largest christian city ever held by the islamic state group. now all the christians have had to leave, but right now the night arms division of the iraq he army are trying to retake that city. it is extremely difficult. they took us to the front lines today. we did see all the force that had been built by the peshmerga along the way. there were many faults and bunkers along the line of mines., also

we also saw some of the division artillery tanks stationed there. today.d not manage there was heavy fighting on the outskirts of the city. it is a big city, so a very difficult earth. we were on that front, though. we saw the results of the resistance by the islamic state, including a suicide convoy. but still, very harsh fighting. host: what is happening in mosul, the islamic state group has lost an attack in kirkuk. is this a distraction from their territorial losses in mosul? almost certainly, they wanted to try and score some points with their own supporters with this attack. they were also probably trying to diverge part of the iraq he army to kirkuk, but that is not

actually working. managed the situation, despite heavy losses, but it is important to note that the resistance is getting harsher and harsher as forces close in to mosul. today, we saw a village retaken. five soldiers lost their lives and 13 others wounded. it is becoming very difficult right now. host: james andre reporting from the outskirts of mosul. meanwhile, the un's human rights offices of the islamic state group has kidnapped more than 500 families from villages around mosul, and they are holding them in various locations in the city, most likely as human shields. the you and high commissioner -- eu andrights says high commissioner for human rights says there are concerns that jihadists could end up killing the hostages. meanwhile, the truce in the toian city of aleppo appears be holding for a second day, following moscow's announcement

of a humanitarian pause. however, the u.n. said today it has been forced to delay the evacuation of people from the city of aleppo, citing security concerns. that, just situation hours ago, but promising for people injured and trapped in aleppo has suddenly turned. has -- saysations medical evacuations planned for this friday will not happen. it says security guarantees are not in place. what's more, during a special session on aleppo this friday, unitedan said -- the nations said no amount of aid can counter the violence. >> they refuse to take responsibility for their actions. this responsibility belongs not only to the warring parties on the ground, but also to those external actors who support

them. reporter: some of east aleppo's worst hit neighborhoods have not received aid since the seventh of july. with promises to policy airstrikes until later this friday, the u.n. opened eight humanitarian corridors. damascus gave the green light. >> the syrian government continues to cooperate with the u.n. to ensure aid in aleppo to all civilians affected by this crisis. no matter where they are, without distinction. russia said despite its goodwill, rebel fighters are refusing to leave aleppo. russian warships were seen in the english channel, believed to be on their way to the mediterranean and syria. e.u. leaders gathering in

brussels. this is with moscow's ongoing bombardment in aleppo. the have said it has caused deep division between the 28 liters as they try to agree on long-term strategy against an increasingly hostile russia. the german chancellor warned that if this continues, all available options will be considered. >> we have had a very intensive exchange of views today, especially regarding our relationship with russia. on the one hand, we want a good relationship with russia. we want to keep the channels and contact for exchange open. we want to stay in touch with various groups of the society. on the other hand, we want to be very clear without contacts about where we stand, especially with regards to recent developments in syria. here, there was broad agreement. the german chancellor

speaking in brussels earlier today. the french authorities say that demolition work on the migrant camp known as the jungle will begin on monday. according to the interior ministry, all of the camp's inhabitants will have a chance to relocate across france or in other countries. the varioustten in languages spoken of the camp will be distributed this weekend, explaining the process. they will be divided into groups depending on their situation and condition. the french prime minister is calling for calm after police officers took the streets of paris for several nights in a row. string of attacks targeting the police, hundreds of officers have been protesting, saying they lack the adequate resources and they want to see more severe sentences imposed on those who carry out acts of violence against them. hundreds of law enforcers gather for an unauthorized protest.

for bid them from protesting while on duty or in not haltedt that has the momentum of these impromptu demos over the rise of violence against police and lack of resources, demands that have reached right to the top. police should know that the government and i as president are engaged in a dialogue on this. i will meet representative bodies early next week. rallies: unauthorized are taking place in several cities, including here in leon. with francis's state of emergency extended until the end of january 2017, security forces across the country are struggling to deal with the threat of more terror attacks. up.e feel fed we feel like we are not being looked after or supported.

we all have the same complaints. we are to find a day where we can barely ensure our own , and going the field out to protect civilians is getting more difficult. therter: the catalyst for protests came earlier this month, when a gang bond a patrol car outside paris. two officers were seriously injured. host: the south african justice minister said his country is drafting a bill to end their membership in the international criminal court. they announced last year that they intended to leave after the icc criticized south africa for ignoring a court order to arrest syrian -- arrest sudanese president omar al-bashir. catherine clifford has more. reporter: breaking away from the international tribunal, it's postapartheid government hoped africablish, south

initially threatened to leave the international criminal court last year. this followed a dispute when it ignored a court order to arrest sudanese president omar al-bashir, accused of genocide and war crimes when he was on it soil. the minister has submitted a withdraw,ice to saying the tribunals go against its diplomatic immunity laws. is under theca process of strengthening its own human rights and institutions and instruments, and our commitment is to continue to work closely with like-minded countries to ensure that south africa continues to be the beacon of light in the promotion of human rights. the president's government was facing a possible constitutional court defeat next month over its failure to arrest al bashir, however, it said friday that the legal battle would be dropped. it has now said it will take the government to court for the withdrawals.

the decision to leave the icc follows a similar one by randy last week. burundi last week. officials are warning of a domino effect, with other african states like kenya following suit. the tribunal is facing accusations it is biased against the continent. the topic of icc membership is expected to be a big issue at the next african union summit in january. want toat lovers might pay careful attention to the next report. a company in the usa has claimed to created a veggie burger tastes, and even bleeds, just like the real thing. that's right, a vegetarian burger that looks and tastes just like meat. it was created in a laboratory, but it soon to be making its way onto your plate.

reporter: it may not look that creators, but the have dubbed this the impossible burger. biochemistsa lab by , it aims to trick your taste buds into thinking it is the real thing. among the ingredients, wheat, coconut oil, potatoes, and a molecule that helps mammals carry oxygen through the bloodstream. juicy, and it that fatty,cs juicy flavor that a medium-cooked burger would have. , designedthe burger by impossible foods, was part funded by google and one of the world's richest men, bill gates. it comes with the meat industry under increasing pressure to improve animal welfare and reduce its environmental impact. this is not about ideological

purity. this is about protecting our mission. anything that advances our mission, to come as much as possible, -- to, as much as possible, replace meat production with something much better for the world. reporter: meat substitutes have jumped to $4 billion this year. that is up from 2010. last year -- last week, america's biggest chicken processor bought a 5% stake in beyond meats, a plant-based protein maker. meat companies are hoping to cover their backs before veggie companies take a bigger bite out of the market. host: it is a species of primates regarded as critically endangered, but a brand-new western lowland gorilla has joined the troop at san diego's park. was born during the night when zookeepers were all in bed, but when they came

to the enclosure in the morning, they found this new arrival in her mother's arms. orillas can grow from a tiny little bundle like you see on your screen to a whopping 270 kilograms. they share more than 95% of our dna, and chimpanzees are the to humanelatives beings. let's get a reminder of our top stories on france 24. the testing of the eu's capability. asks of collapse in brussels one belgian region stands in the way of a massive and european trade deal with canada. continuing their offense, those iraqi government forces push operation toe regain the city of mosul. city of kirkuk is attacked. and a positive violence. russia's troops in the city of aleppo halt for a second day,

but the u.n. says it is delaying its humanitarian operation, citing security concerns. let's turn right now to some business news. gelato joins us now. let's start with the merger of two telecom giants. reporter: at&t is an advanced talks to buy time warner. the deal is valued at around $73 billion and could come as early as next week in. at&t is rushing to confirm the merger of her fears of rival offers. rupert murdoch's 20th century fox denies that it is interested merger. next, to another multibillion dollar takeover offer, this time from british american tobacco. the london-based firm has offered to buy reynolds for $47 billion. british american tobacco cells brands like rothman, while reynolds manufactures camel and mall.all -- pall

it places them at a leading position in high-growth areas like south america, the middle east, asia, and africa. services have been restored on the u.s. east coast. earlier this friday, domain host company dede said it came under cyber attack for two hours. this affected the domain name system infrastructure services like amazon, twitter, and spotify. the u.s. department of homeland security says it is investigating. free-trade deal with canada is quite literally threatening on thin ice this friday. this after canada's trade minister walked out of talks with the belgian region of maloney up. blocking the agreement, preventing belgium from signing off on the deal. walloniays it -- says it now needs more time.

reporter: european leaders gathered in brussels friday, but a negotiation was held further south. canada's minister traveled to which has been blocking the deal. the residents were not impressed. --after consideration, but the modifications are not enough. reporter: canada believes it has done more than enough with its new proposal. the trade minister left talks, saying negotiations were over and put the eu to task. >> it appears obvious that the eu is now unable to reach an aternational deal, even with country that has european values like canada, a country that is friendly and so patient. canada is disappointed. i am disappointed. the outcome is the one

european leaders had feared. fails,y that if the deal europe would be discredited. european rules say all member states must agree in order to adopt trade agreements. >> if we would be unable to include a trade arrangement with canada, i don't see how it would be possible to have trade agreements with other parts of the world. isorter: although wallonia the only region to block the deal officially, others across the region share its concerns. they are worried ceta inhibits states from settling commercial disputes. they also say it will hurt farmers and consumer standards. host: let's get a check of the markets. stocks ended the week on a negative note. all the main indices closed friday near the flatlined. in the united states, shares in microsoft hit an all-time high

after it posted better-than-expected results. the company stopped trading at over 4%. it is a mixed picture across the main indices. dow jones and s&p 500 are trading at a flat line. the nasdaq is up 3/10 of 1%. what's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines. canada, jobs being floated globally. two thirds of the cuts are in the global division, while the other will affect the aerospace operation. bombardier -- says it has other sites. mcdonald's sales rose 3.5% at established locations. net income came in at $1.2 billion. sales at locations in the united states have risen in the last five quarters, but the latest results show growth is slowing. and profits a general elective fallen 19% since the last quarter.

overncome came in at just $2 billion. ge's renewable energy business, meanwhile, had the biggest growth. revenues at the division rose 55% as more wind turbines were sold. next, unlike commercial shipbuilding, the global market for native equipment and warships is doing well. it is worth 37 billion euros. firms produce a third of the exports in paris. governments and navies sent representatives to examine what there was to offer. reporter: this weapon was not designed to kill, but to deter unwanted visitors. it reaches 500 meters of daylight and one kilometer at night. a warning system is aimed at protecting naval bases and detecting pirates and traffickers.

is beamed at you. it feels like you have direct sunlight in your eyes. carrying on your journey would be very difficult. an innocent fisherman would stop, but a pirate likely speed up as he knows he has been spotted, so he would deal with that threat differently. reporter: the small firm expects to sell 100 models next year. like the 400 other companies at the euro naval fair, and wants to capitalize on the global demand for high-tech naval equipment. the cns, the leader in france, says it is fully digital can -- and can repel cyber attacks. >> you have a conventional threats above water and the cyber threats. she takes into account all of the new threats and new constraints. drones are not confined to the skies.

paris is hoping to equip warships with this underwater still thrown. >> -- stealth drone. >> you are very close to the mines, so it is. dangerous. it is safer for the people who are far away. it was developed with 19 small businesses in brittany. more than 700 french fans are working to take their share of the global naval architect. finally, italian prime minister matteo renzi says he is not changing his budget plan for 2017, regardless of if it reaches eu rules on this bill consolidation. he said he would not be swayed by technocrats in the european union. last week, renzi unveiled an expansionary budget ahead of a planned constitutional referendum that may decide his political future. in the italian capital, romans and tourists were caught up with delays and traffic jams as a general strike got underway.

leftist parties are protesting government reforms and ramses -- renzi's upcoming referendum. traffic in rome never much fun, but that looks like a serious nightmare. thank you so much. i will be back in three minutes. don't go away. ♪

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