he insists recent revelations members of his campaign were in touch with russian intelligence is, quote, "fake news."

francois fillon 60 his guns and hisses -- fillon sstticks to guns and refuses to drop out of the presidential race. province inthe pakistan where at least 72 people have died. a popular sufi shrine came under attack after a suicide bomber blew himself up. the shrine was crowded as thursday is considered an auspicious day for muslims who pray there. the attack has been claimed by the islamic state group and it has been condemned by prime minister nawaz sharif. pakistan has been disrupted by attacks claimed by the islamic

state and other islamic militants. today, the iraqi capital, where at least 40 people have been killed and 50 others wounded, after a car packed with explosives went off in the southwest of baghdad. the vehicle went off in a crowded street full of grudges and used car dealers it is -- of garages and used car dealers. the attack has been claimed by the a linux -- islamic state group. it is the deadliest attack in iraq so far this year. we are joined on the line by our correspondent. thank you for joining us. why are car markets specifically being targeted question mark -- targeted? >> i want to update you about the level of casualty. the police confirmed to me that 51 whoal casualties is .ied, and 60 injured

this is the newest information. severelyhe injured suffering serious burns, so expecting the total casualties to rise tomorrow morning. also, police check points on the west side of baghdad just started careful checkins. it is thursday afternoon. tomorrow is a holiday. timing foral expecting the maximum crowds in place in baghdad. the car sales area may be the biggest in the city.

as to why they targeted this --ce, we can't justify it can justify it by targeting the maximum casualty to civilians. delano: thank you so much. .e will move on now donald trump has just held another press conference as u.s. president. the president is promising to put in place a new immigration order next week. he also claimed recent revelations that members of his campaign team were in touch with russian intelligence was, quote, "fake news." trump says he inherited a mess when he walked into his new job. trump: to be honest, i inherited a mess. it's a mess, at home and abroad, a mess. jobs are pouring out of the

country. you see what's going on with all of the company's leading our country, going to mexico and ieser places -- compan leaving our country, going to mexico and other places. the middle east, a disaster. north korea. but we'll take care of it, folks. we will take care of it all. i just want you to know we inherited a mess. delano: our correspondent was at the white house following that press conference. quite a bitere was of ambiguity coming from the president on that issue. he basically refused to give a clear-cut yes or no answer to the question of whether or not he was aware of any members of his staff during the campaign having contacts with russian officials. donald trump simply pivoting around that by saying that he personally certainly didn't have any assets in russia, no deals. he had had a couple phone calls with vladimir putin, one of them

a lengthy and productive phone call, but again pivoting around that question, which basically stems from reports coming out of a major newspaper outlet here in the states reporting that intelligence officials have basically at this point a certainty on certain members of the trump team having had contact, as a matter of fact, with a russian. donald trump sort of dancing around that issue, not really giving a clear-cut answer, which basically means that the matter has absolutely been not laid to rest at this point. delano: gallagher fenwick reporting earlier from the white house. the u.s. defense secretary has ruled out immediate military cooperation with russia. the comments from james mattis come as a blow to moscow's hopes of mending relationships with washington. the remarks are the strongest indication yet that u.s. and russia will not be joining forces any soon to fight the islamic state in syria.

pentagon deals a blow to the kremlin. speaking at the nato headquarters, james mattis said the u.s. was not ready to retain military ties with russia. >> we are not in a position right now to collaborate on a military level, but our political leaders will engage and try to find common ground or a way forward. >> his comments came as russian president vladimir putin called for restoring got dialogue within the two countries -- restoring dialogue within the two countries. the trump administration continues to draw intense scrutinies for its ties with moscow, even after the resignation of michael flynn as national security adviser. meanwhile in germany, trumps secretary of state let --met his russian counterpart for the first time he took office. sergey lavrov repeated moscow's standard line. >> you should know we do not

interfere in the domestic matters of other countries. >> rex tillerson, the former exxon mobil chief, is known for his involvement in the business world. there was a warning for russia over ukraine. >> where do we not see eye to eye, the united states will stand with the interests and values of america and her allies. as we search for new common ground, we expect runner -- russia to honor its agreement to the missed -- minsk agreement and work to de-escalate violence in the ukraine. reporter: the results of the president election were not discussed. delano: david friedman, the man the u.s. president asked to take his envoy to israel, has apologized for inflammatory rhetoric during the presidential campaign. his apology comes after five former u.s. ambassador's to israel labeled him unfit for the job.

he reiterated the presidents view that he is -- president's view that he isn't committed to a two state solution in the middle east. rump's comments indicated a major shift. friedman, my grandfather -- pro-palestinian protester interrupts david friedman during his confirmation hearing at the senate. he was escorted out, but heckling continued, repeatedly disrupting friedman's testimony. he is known for his hard-line views. he has advocated the annexation of the west bank. his family member is a founding member of beit el, a settlement. >> in conversations that seem to

imply that the two state solution is no longer a viable option. what do you mean by that? >> i have expressed my skepticism about the two state solution, solely on the basis of what i have perceived as an unwillingness on the part of the palestinians to renounce terror and accept israel as a jewish state. reporter: five former u.s. ambassadors to israel sent a letter urging senators not to approve friedman, describing his position as extreme and radical, dismissing the nominee as unqualified for the job. trump has called him a longtime friend and trusted advisor. the hearing comes a day after the president said that he could live with a one state vision. decades of u.s. policy -- said that washington absolutely supports a two state solution. you-go: next, a pee-as-

system. minors as young as -- a pay-as- you-go system. this is -- clement bohne nnereau reports. dozens live in this abandoned warehouse. hungry and cold, they are often visited by serbian men who offered to pay them for sex, knowing that some are so desperate they will do anything to survive. >> [speaking in foreign language] serbians comeg] here and they see the afghan refugees. they say they sympathize and they want to help us. they offer us money if we do things with them.

clement: some men offer up to 2000 euros to have sex with the boys. it's an offer that many can't refuse. >> [speaking in foreign language] > >> [translating] most people don't have money here. it's cold. they feel like they have to do it. clement: it's estimated that 10% of refugees are unaccompanied minors. day,dozens arriving each serbian refugee centers are reaching breaking points, leaving many to sleep rough and fall praey to smugglers and criminals. child migrants are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and violence, including prostitution and rape. delano: authorities in malaysia have announced two more arrests in the death of the extremes half-brother -- the estranged half-brother of the leader of north korea. in total, three people have so far been arrested.

officials in malaysia are still piecing together details of the crime, including if kim jong-un ordered the hit. korea am an north meanwhile, a fireworks display was held to mark the 75th anniversary of kim jong-il. the annual holiday is called the day of the shining star and it is celebrated across the nation. it is the second most important holiday in north korea. clearly the country is not in morning there -- mourning there. presidential hopeful francois hollande's -- francois fillon's campaign is in trouble. there are allegations his wife held a fake job paid with taxpayer funds. sent the conservative campaign into a tailspin and the candidate himself sinking in the polls. reporter: another blow to , just as hellon

thought his presidential campaign was back on track. the investigation into fake work allegations, surrounding his wife penelope, will continue. >> the numerous elements collected by in -- investigators do not suggest the case should be dropped. reporter: the prosecution did steps.e any further it could send it straight to trial. françoise fillon has said he will step down if that happens on said he willl step down if that happens. for now, he is doing with the so-called penelopegate. he faces increasing criticism within his own party, and his popularity has plummeted. he announced a series of new measures, likely to woo far

right voters. >> i propose reducing the age of criminal responsibility to 16 years old. when a 16-year-old or 17-year-old attacks a policeman, he has to know he will end up in prison. reporter: the stakes are high for fillon. polls show him trailing national front leader marine le pen. and centrist emmanuel macron. presidential hopeful emmanuel macron, meanwhile, has sparked controversy for comments a visit toon algeria. in an interview with local media, he described colonization as a crime against humanity, comments that have left the conservative and far right political extent was meant in france up -- political establishment up in arms. reporter: 55 years after algeria upon independence from france -- after algeria's independence from france --

>> it was part of the past which we have to face up to and apologize for. reporter: the french presidential candidate went on. >> we can't sweep it under the rug. france brought human rights to algeria, but forgot to read them. >> for citizens who raised families in algeria and left after independence, it was too much. >> [speaking in foreign language] >> [translating] this anger shows there is still this sense of repentance, and with such strong terms. i don't accept that. reporter: it wasn't long before macron's rivals in the presidential campaign reacted. >> this hatred of our history is not worthy of a presidential candidate. unworthy for françois fillon.

>> he knows the weight of these words. he was saying the opposite three months ago. now he's in algeria just saying what the crowd wants to hear. reporter: the reactions on the left wing were more muted, but still uneasy. >> [speaking in foreign language] >> [translating] i wouldn't have called it a crime against humanity. i think you have to use the right word at the right time. saying the colonial history of our era was a horror, i do think it has to be said. reporter: this has long been a sore point between both governments. the former has never fully apologized for the brutality of its rule. delano: time to get your mind off the top stories. province is attacked, killing at least 70. in iraq, a car packed with expose of goes off at a crowded market, with dozens reported dead. both attacks claimed by the islamic state group.

donald says he inherited a mess. the president addressing a range of issues in an impromptu press recentnce, but insists revelations members of his campaign were in touch with the russian intelligence is, quote, "fake news." refuses to drop out of the presidential race. financialy's prosecutor says she is going ahead with the probe into allegations his wife held up a job paid with taxpayer funds -- held a fake job paid with taxpayer funds. time for business news with kate moody. starting with the protest movement in the united states. kate: restaurants in particular are leading this strike, called "a day without immigrants." the idea came from foreign-born workers who wanted to protest donald trump's crack on immigration by not showing up to work. in a show of solidarity or their own process, many restaurants are -- protest, many restaurants are closing.

over 20% of the workforce was born outside of the united states, making immigrants a key contributor to the economy. reporter: finding a way into the nation's heart through its stomach. several u.s. restaurants are shutting shop in protest of donald trump's immigration policies. it has proved popular in some quarters, but migrant communities and their supporters say america needs them. >> this country without immigrants would not run. sometimes people don't realize it until it is gone. reporter: the day without immigrants started off as a grassroots movement on social media and gained traction with some high profile endorsements. pleaded he ischef closing several of his restaurants in support, as is a spanish immigrant who has become an norm -- become award-winning chef and build restaurant empire. >> they feel attacked. they don't feel recognized. reporter: he and other

it isranteurs say that totally false that immigrants steal american jobs. >> we are open to all people. often times we have jobs we don't have enough people. reporter: according to the pew research center, undocumented reese -- undocumented immigrants made up about 9% of employees in the hotel and restaurant industry in 2014. were expelledho had a criminal record. there are worries among immigrant communities about their future in united states. kate: the day after his first pic withdrew from consideration, president trump has nominated alexander acosta to lead the department of labor. he is currently the dean of the law school. he's been confirmed by the senate for three previous jobs, including appeals judge. he would be the first hispanic member of trump's cabinet.

puzder's name had been linked to scandals, including the employment of an undocumented immigrant. he stepped down from the race on wednesday. wall street is sliding this thursday after five straight sessions of highs. many analysts saying it was past time for stocks to take a bit of a breather. despite a rise in manufacturing, the philadelphia fed, seen as a bellwether for the broader economy, said that it nearly doubled in january, to the highest level since 1984. we saw a lower close in europe as well. the ftse 100 and the dax each lost about 1/3 of 1%. the cac 40 was down about 1/2 of 1%. the last three months of the year, unemployment fell by 1/10 of 1% to 9.7%.

a decreased among the young and those over 50, but increased for the 25 to 48 age group. the labor ministry says the figures reflected an improved economic situation, but cautioned that challenges remain. austria is seeking over one billion euros in damages from airbus linked to the sale of fighter jets 15 years ago. thedefense ministry said company had given misleading information about the product -- price and delivery. it stands to sue the ur fighter -- eruuro fighter consortium. investigators concluded austria was overcharged for alleged kickbacks. >> [speaking in foreign language] >> reporter: one thing -- >> [translating] one thing is essential to me. it is that no revenue should be spot -- spent on bribe paying when we make a purchase.

kate: moving on to some of the day's other business headlines. south african authorities have accused 17 international banks of ridding the price of the rand and profiting from the currency's volatility. those whos is among could face prosecution at the country's competition tribunal. the two-year investigation found that the so-called gentlemen's agreement had been in place since at least 2007. they also face penalties in other countries for currency manipulation. ispchat's parent company expected to begin trading shares on wall street at the beginning of march in an ipo that could value the asset up to 20 -- up to $22 billion. it would still be one of the largest tech ipo's in recent years. there is some concern about slowing user growth. klm has reported a

nearly 35% increase in profits last year to over one billion euros. low fuel prices and cost-cutting measures helped offset a drop in passenger numbers and losses due to pilot strikes. shares rocketed 12.5%. france has over 120 airports, and many of the smaller ones typically serve very few passengers. a new report says all of those little used runways are a big waste of taxpayer money. reporter: little used routes and quasi-emptyy -- and terminals, france has over 100 airports, some of them very close to one another. --draining the public purse it is draining the public purse. one is now redundant, the site almost abandoned. nonetheless, both airports receive an average of 30 million

euros every year. an airport needs 200,000 passengers per year to get money, yet hands -- half of fra nce's don't see that. the airfields need to be used more efficiently. there are nonprofit airports that could be extremely useful. it's a tourist attraction. by subsidizing a new low-cost site, it gave the airport a new life. reporter: but to stop unnecessary expenses, some local authorities are making choices. .hey are prioritizing in total, subsidizing the country's runways costs 800 million euros per year. kate: something the government may want to look into to plug some of the holes in its budget. delano: very well. airports are a big problem in

france. we are going to take a short break. more news coming up.

02/16/17 02/16/17 [captioning made possible by democracy now!] amy: from pacifica, this is democracy nonow! pres. trump: i think it is very, very unfair what has happened to general flynn, the way he was treated in the documents and papers that were illegally -- -i ststress that, illegally leaked. very, very unfair. amy: days after the forced resignation of general michael flynn as national security advisor, more questions are being raised about the trump teams ties to russia before and after the november election.