the arc de triomphe. as in previous years, revelers will still be able to elyseealong the champs and join in a collective countdown. among them will be more -- 2000 more police officers than last year, some 11,000 among the city. that never before have we seen such extensive measures put in place to protect the french people. ganks to the police, the endarmes, and the security who are putting these measures in place. that the some say heightened security has led to fatigue among the ranks. in the streets, many parisians are ready to celebrate. >> we feel reassured. reporter: as you can see, people are going out. you cannot just stay at home. reporter: across the globe, cities have stepped up security, but fears of terrorist attacks will surely not prevent many a celebration. catherine: this evening, the in paris isail getting a personal visit from the president. normally, this is a site for exhibitions and art shows. francois hollande has delivered his annual message on tv about an hour ago. take a listen

the annual fireworks display has been canceled, but a light show at the arc de triomphe will still be held. in brussels, too, new year's eve fireworks have been scrapped. the belgian capital is still on hiler after two people were arrested on tuesday, suspected of planning -- is still on high alert after two people were arrested on tuesday, suspected of planning a new year's even attacked. the analysis, we thought it was a good idea to cancel. reporter: meanwhile, berlin has decided to go ahead with its fireworks display. officials have tightened security around the brandenburg gate. several checkpoints have been set up around the area. >> after recent events, we have surveillance, added more security guards, and stricter entry inspections. reporter: extra security measures in madrid, the end, vienna,- madrid, moscow. festivities in new york are on track. organizers were carrying out final checks for the annual ball drop. authorities say they are ready for the big night. >> new york city is the best prepared city in this world. inorter: finally, bamako mali, the target of a recent att

. >> a planned fireworks display in paris has been cancelled and the light display at the arc de triomphe will be short he than usual. >>> two million revelers in rio, a stepped up police presence as you can see is already visible at cop cope copa cabana beach. rore oh may be ready for new year's eve but is it ready for the olympic games? it prepares to host the 2016 olympics. >> voters in the central africa republic, there have been problems at the polls. >> brazil is trying to claw its way back from its woors economic recession in 25 years, saying it has paid back its debt to state run banks. but the country still faces economic troubles. fitch down graded from investment status to junk status. the international sports world is becoming increasingly concerned about the 2016 summer olympics in rio de janeiro. facing the city, challenges including pollution, homelessness and secures. al jazeera april natasha guinane reports from rio de janeiro. having a good time is a way of life. rio de janeiro also has experienced hosting an international sporting event. it hosted world cup soccer match

french officials say they'll still do a light show at the arc de triomphe. >>> closer to home, more than 6,000 officers have been assigned to times square. 600 of them have been specially trained in counter terrorism measures and the fbi is assisting. law enforcement officials say they haven't received credible threats and there will be added layers of security mixed into the crowd and a lot of which people won't even see. >> 1200 new officers just graduated from the police academy and bill de blasio said new year's eve will be their first assignment. >> thank you, chris. >>> you might have some money coming to you and all you have to do is sign up to get your refund. >>> a local mother was facing eviction because she was told her disabled son was too loud. the landlord has made a n [mother] yeah but this neighborhood,i feel like it's got a lot of what we were kinda talking about. we should definitely go see it. [agent] hi. melanie. maggie. living room. [dad]what about this? this looks good. [brendan] no. [mother] isn't it great? [agent] hey brendan,you might like this room. [announcer]r

earlyme back from break, we go to the streets of paris this weekend between the eiffel tower and arc de triomphethousands of the paris agreement is not good enough. stay with us. ♪ [music break] amy: this is climate countdown, i'm amy goodman. while representatives from nearly 200 nations gathered in i'd cop 21, to handle -- hammer out the final details, climate justice, civil society groups from around the world took to the streets of paris. democracy now! was there. trim, me is the art to and protesters have triumphed today, two weeks after the ban on all protest of the major march here in paris, protesters prevailed upon the french government to actually permit this protest december 12, the day the climate accord here in paris is being released. to makes are gathering their voices heard. there carrying placards and signs and banners saying things like "leave it in the ground," " no co2 colonialism" "protect mother earth. "state of emergency" or state of urgency referring to climate. they are demanding to keep the oil in the soil. we're going to go speak to some of the people now. >> what we w

a light show at the arc de triomphe will be shortened in order to keep the crowds small. >>> back heresissippi river threatened by historic flooding there. in downtown st. louis, the river is expected to crest today at 43.7 feet. that's nearly 14 feet over flood stage. since tuesday crews have been rushing to help residents who have been stranded in the floodwaters, including this man and his dog. they waited on the roof, of their house, for help to come before getting away. >>> the death toll from flooding rises to 20 in missouri, and illinois. most of it was caused by people getting trapped in their vehicles after they drove into flooded areas. >>> well the embattled comedian bill cosby arraigned on three felony sexual assault counts, in a case that's been simmering for nearly 12 years. the frail-looking 78-year-old, as you can see right here, made his way into a pennsylvania court with a cane in hand. he entered no plea, paid 10% of a $1 million bond, and surrendered his passport. prosecutors decided to pursue the 2004 case where former temple university employee andrea constand sai