spread of coronavirus the vote comes amid new international sanctions and rare protests against the assad regime within its own strongholds. i'm on a use of welcome to the show e.u. leaders are meeting for a 3rd day as they struggle to reach an agreement on a 750000000000 euro coronavirus recovery plan member countries are divided on how much of the money should be distributed as free grants and how much as loans that need to be repaid hard hit southern states including italy and spain are seeking substantial aid payments but a group of so-called frugal northern countries favor loans and more control over how the money is spent. bridging the gap between the 2 camps is proving to be a major challenge heading into a new round of meetings german chancellor angela merkel warned that a deal might not be reached today. begin hood today we are entering the 3rd day of negotiations and it is certainly the decisive one the various issues the size of the fund the way it is managed and also the questions of the rule of law have not been examined thirdly i still can't say whether a solution will be fo

bears witness to assad's crimes. i was not a militant i just use my voice and my camera that i had to watch as the cameraman was killed right beside me while i was reporting that i almost lost my leg. on a sort of prison. karim fled from his homeland in syria to the german capital. for him the elections that take place in syria have no credibility. it's all just a circus a made up drama. drama. that was husband and son have been missing in syria for the last 8 years she blames the regime. the last one who are damaged when assad is celebrating 20 years in power i can only hope that one day he will answer for his crimes in courts and in syria not in europe. but why is not giving up hope. for the sake of her family and for other victims of the assad regime. ok time now to take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world. u.n. secretary general antonio test has called for urgent action to tackle world wide inequality speaking at a memorial lecture for nelson mandela 10 ish outlined his vision of a fe

bears witness to assad's crimes. i was not a militant i just use my voice and my camera that i had to watch as the cameraman was killed right beside me while i was reporting. i almost lost my leg on a sort of prison. karine fled from his homeland in syria to the german capital berlin with me for him the elections that take place in syria have no credibility. it's all just a circus a made up drama. drama. that was husband and son have been missing in syria for the last 8 years she blames the regime. at the last one who had to do damage when assad is celebrating 20 years in power i can only hope that one day he will answer for his crimes in cool costs and in syria well not in europe. can they be sued. but one is not giving up hope. for the sake of her family and for other victims of the assad regime. and. every year in south africa there's a feeding frenzy as large shoals of sardines migrate up the eastern coast followed by millions of bird seals and sharks the annual sardine run also provides an opportunity for locals

only bears witness to assad's crimes. i was not a militant i just use my voice and my camera that i had to watch as the cameraman was killed right beside me while i was reporting. i almost lost my leg on a surprisingly. carry md fled from his homeland in syria to the german capital. with me for him the elections that take place in syria have no credibility. it's all just a circus a made up drama. drama. that was husband and son have been missing in syria for the last 8 years she blames the regime. at the last one who are doing amateur when assad is celebrating 20 years in power i can only hope that one day he will answer for his crimes in courts and in syria not in europe. i may be sued. for what is not giving up hope. for the sake of her family and for other victims of the assad regime. this is day to day news he is a reminder of our top story at this hour a major fire has broken out at the gulf a cathedral in the french city of new and dozens of firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze episode as same poll ca

spread of the coronavirus the vote comes amid new international sanctions and rare protests against the assad regime within his own strongholds. and britain's lewis hamilton takes the checkered flag for a record 8th time in hungary and grand prix the reigning world champion is in ominous form as he goes top of the driver standings it was just 7 races like. a mommy and use of welcome to the show e.u. leaders remain at odds over a proposed 750000000000 euro coronavirus recovery plan they are due to continue negotiations for a 3rd evening after having dinner together member countries are divided on how much of the money should be distributed as free grants and how much as loans that need to be repaid hard hit southern states including italy and spain are seeking substantial aid payments but a group of so-called frugal northern nations favor. loans more and more control over how the money is spent. the mood at the talks has been described as tense french president emanuel like holes that a deal was still possible but that it could not come at the cost of betraying you principles if you don't comp

for the sake of her family and for other victims of the assad regime. every year in south africa there's a feeding frenzy as large shoals of sardines migrate up the eastern coast followed by millions of burns' seals and sharks the annual sardine run also provides an opportunity for locals to feast on the riches the waters have to offer it's a particularly popular pastime this year because of the economic hardship brought on by the coronavirus crisis our correspondent adrian krishna reports. this swarm of thousands of sardines the paradise for sharks and fisherman they pulled the catch ashore with the huge difference. to our ships during the cold 19 is made things even was the i don't promenade as it isn't message only so fishing is a way of mending an extra income we get tons of sidings being emitted by scene that does. it for its name the opportunity of taking the catches and bring to put food on the table. every year between june and all those the sardines migrate along south africa's east coast following the cold current that's heading into the india

for the sake of her family and for other victims of the assad regime. let's now get you up to speed with some of the latest global developments in the coronavirus crisis more than 14000000 people have been infected worldwide and over 580000 have died according to the latest figures from johns hopkins university the u.s. has again registered a record number of daily infections with over 70000 people testing positive for the virus on friday alone texas and florida are currently worst affected and iran's president hassan rouhani says some $25000000.00 iranians could be infected with the virus citing an unpublished study by the country's health ministry he warned that an additional $30.00 to $35000000.00 people could become infected in the coming months. every year there's a feeding frenzy in south africa as large shoals of sardines migrate up the eastern coast followed by millions of birds seals and sharks the annual sardine run also provides an opportunity for locals to cease on the riches of the waters the waters have to offer as a particularly popular p

syria is holding its 3rd parliamentary elections since the uprising against president bashar al assad began 9 years ago the opposition say the votes lacks legitimacy as the candidates are either members or allies of assad's posse zeros in a hole the reports. syrians will elect a new parliament it's the 3rd such vote since the start of the uprising in 2011 the last time large parts of the country were outside government control president bashar al assad's forces have since recaptured nearly 70 percent of territory they lost to the opposition as in previous elections candidates need to be vetted by security and the credibility of the election has been further questioned by the exclusion of millions of syrians who left their country or have been displaced by the conflict. in 1000000 people in the north of the country for example won't have any representation in the next parliament and the deputies who are supposed to represent regime held areas are not real representatives they won't stand by the people they are beholden to the regime which has absolute power and control. but president b

spots party and its advice yet as to 20 years in power assad is facing rising discontent even among loyal supporters. these are anti-government demonstrations in the opposition held city of assad's in march by june anti regime protests had also fled in the loyalist area of psuedo though under regime control the protests went unchallenged a sigh. and of public anger that is growing but will not be reflected in the election results. announced some other stories making news around the world thousands of israelis have gathered in tel aviv to protest against the government's handling of the fall out from the coronavirus pandemic critics say businesses have not been given enough help demonstrators also rallied in jerusalem where police fired water cannons. and another night of unrest in the u.s. city of portland protesters set fire to the city's police association building authorities the clear the move a riot and used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators portland has seen weeks of protests against racial inequality and police brutality. and italy engineers have begun testing the new hi

syrians and voting in parliamentary elections today in areas controlled by the regime of bashar assad the poll had been postponed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic but analysts say there are a few real choices for voters the ballots are dominated by the party of president bashar al assad and his allies assad's government is dealing with a crumbling economy and new international sanctions. the aftermath of an ass strike in aleppo province president bashar al assad is reaching at the last pockets of opposition to his regime 8. he has won the ball with great force and tonight controls most of the country. but it is a country in ruins not just its tanks and cities but its economy too with inflation rampant the world food program says food prices and that 20 times higher than. prewar levels millions of syrians are going hungry some of pinning hopes on sunday's parliamentary elections. at this we hope the candidates will be deserving of the fate of placing in the syria has to return to what it was before that we hope we can overcome the sanctions so that syria can become better than it

assad's government is dealing with a crumbling economy and new international sanctions. the aftermath of an air strike in aleppo province president assad is reaching at the last pockets of opposition to his regime 8. he has won the war with brit force and tonight controls most of the country. but it is a country in ruins not just at times and cities but its economy too last month the central bank devalued the currency as fresh u.s. sanctions loomed and an economic crisis in neighboring lebanon has accelerated syria's meltdown with inflation rampant the world food program says food prices and night 20 times higher than pre-war levels millions of syrians are going hungry for sunday's parliamentary elections another chance to voice their grievances opposition groups are boycotting the poll candidates must be government approved ensuring a parliament dominated by assad's bought party and its allies yet after 20 years in power assad is facing rising discontent even among loyal supporters. these are anti-government demonstrations in the opposition held city of assad's in march

on the day he's been in power for 20 years but nearly half of that time syrian president bashar al assad has presided over a civil war that has long had global repercussions is there any chance the syrian election this weekend could solve the problem many. people's demands are the same as they've always being but i'm not sure if they're being heard in parliament are parliamentarians are doing their job and not enough people have simple life demands how to get their food and their daily needs met their demands haven't changed a bit yes. the less than 4 months to go until the u.s. election pollsters say president donald trump is now losing ground even in his former republican strongholds the state of arizona hasn't supported a democratic candidate in decades but now as in many some belt states the latest polls show joe biden head i was on a has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic all u.s. correspondent it went out of went to find out more. in the arizona desert linda rawls is a thorn in the side of president donald trump. a white suburban woman she belongs to the very gr

and its allies assad's government is dealing with a crumbling economy after 9 years of civil war as well as new international sanctions. the aftermath of an ass strike in the electorate province president bashar al assad is reaching out the last pockets of opposition to his regime 8. he has won the ball with brute force controls most of the country. 2 but it is a country in ruins not just its times and cities but its economy too with inflation rampant the world food program says food prices and that 20 times higher than pre-war levels millions of syrians are going hungry. some of pinning hopes on sunday's parliamentary elections. at the city we hope the candidates will be deserving of the faith replacing in the syria has to return to what it was before that we hope we can overcome the sanctions so that syria can become better than it was. on the opposition groups up boycotting the poll candidates must be government approved ensuring a parliament dominated by assad's baath party and its allies yet after 20 years in power assad is facing rising discontent even among loyal supporters.

on the day he's been in power for 20 years but nearly half of that time syrian president bashar al assad has presided over a civil war that has long had global repercussions is there any chance the syrian election this weekend could solve the problem many. people's demands are the same as they've always being but i'm not sure if they're being heard in parliament or if parliamentarians are doing their job and not enough people have simple life demands how to get their food and their daily needs met their demands haven't changed yet. but less than 4 months to go until the u.s. election pollsters say president donald trump is now losing. ground even in his former republican strongholds the state of arizona hasn't supported a democratic candidate in decades but now as in many sun belt states the latest polls show joe biden head i was on a has been hit particularly hard by the thrown of our us pandemic our u.s. correspondent it went out of went to find out more. in the arizona desert linda rawls is a thorn in the side of president donald trump. a white suburban woman she belongs to the very g

bears witness to assad's crimes.i was not a militant i just use my voice and my camera but i had to watch as the cameraman was killed right beside me while i was reporting. i almost lost my leg. one of the sort of person. terry md fled from his homeland in syria to the german capital. for him the elections that take place in syria have no credibility. it's all just a circus a made up drama. drama. what was husband and son have been missing in syria for the last 8 years she blames the regime. the last one who are doing well as scientists celebrating 20 years in power i can only hope that one day he will answer for his crimes in courts and in syria why not in europe. but what is not giving up hope. for the sake of her family and for other victims of the assad regime. italian place have foiled a plot to smuggle cocaine into the country carefully hidden inside individual coffee beans investigators found at least 500 coffee panes had been cut open and stuffed with the drug they tracked the packages details to florence and

spots party and its allies yet as to 20 years in power assad is facing rising discontent even among loyal supporters. these are anti-government demonstrations in the opposition held city of us as in march by june anti regime protests and also fled in the loyalist area of psuedo though under a regime control the protests went unchallenged a sign of public. anger that is growing which will not be reflected in the election results. let's now take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world thousands of israelis who gathered in tel aviv to protest against the government's handling of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic critics say businesses have not been given enough help demonstrators also rallied in jerusalem police fired water cannon . u.n. secretary general antonio good terrorist has called for urgent action to tackle world wide inequality speaking at a memorial lecture for nelson mandela who tears outlined his vision of a fairer world wide distribution of power well and opportunity. french prosecutors say they're questioning a man in connection with the

over a 750000000000 euro package to help economies hard hit by the pandemic also coming out president assad of syria marks 20 years in power up in spite of a civil war and a shattered economy is likely to stay in office for many more years to come. and new strains on german turkish relations look likely as a turkish court sentences journalist dennis you tell to almost 3 years in prison they've been found guilty of what prosecutors called spreading terrorist propaganda . plus setting up a pulse of why it caught comes clean about his role in the downfall of the multi 1000000000 euro payments found. i'm rebecca rate is welcome to the program the european union is at a crossroads with member states looking for leadership and cash to bolster economies that have been hit hard by the coded pandemic and subsequent lockdowns they days are in brussels for the 1st face to face meeting in months germany's chancellor angela merkel is chairing the summit and she wants to persuade the blocks richer nations to allow grants for countries like italy spain and portugal to help them. overcome the worst of the

and also look at how the president bashar al assad of syria has held on to power for 20 years now in spite of a civil war and a shattered economy is grip on power is a firm as ever. i'm brian thomas good to have you with us today the e.u. is at a crossroads with member states looking for leadership and cash to bolster economies that have been hard hit by the coated pandemic and lockdowns chesser macca will be chairing talks in brussels that are bringing that's bringing leaders face to face for the 1st time in months will be struggling to persuade the blocs richer nations . to issue direct grants to countries like italy spain and portugal to help them overcome the worst of the pandemic but member states like austria and the netherlands want to see tightly controlled loans instead. while the 750000000000 euro rescue package will be top of the agenda during the summit here is more on what's up for negotiation the recovery plan to help e.u. economies hit by the pandemic is highly controversial and expensive it would boost the e.u. budget for next year until 2024 in the form of grants wor

and now to syria where president bashar assad is marking 20 years in power parliamentary elections take place on sunday but like all previous elections no real opposition is permitted so despite a civil war that's lasted 9 years asaad looks set to stay in power. well well if you are you into july the 17th 2008 just 34 years old basher assad is sworn in as president following the sudden death of his father. he quickly finds his feet meeting the great and the good earth this is. often accompanied by his british born wife asma. from the start of his presidency assets bill close ties with both russia and iran strategic relations that will prove crucial to retaining power. in march 20th levon anti-government protests across much of the arab world known as the arab spring spread to syria. in the southern city of deraa demonstrators began taking to the streets after the arrest and torture of a group of teenagers protest grew while as sands military responded with greater force. as fallon's escalated the country descended into a brutal civil war. we will win without a doubt against this conspir

and president assad of syria marks 20 years in power in spite of a civil war and a shattered economy he's likely to stay at the helm for many more years to come. on rebecca riches welcome to the program european union leaders a holding a summit in brussels to try to reach agreement on how to share out a 750000000000 euro fund to help members recover from the pandemic there are deep divisions over whether grants or loans should be given to help the hardest hit member nations germany's chancellor angela merkel is presiding over the summit and she has admitted that finding a compromise will be tricky. mastodon gloves off european leaders are back in brussels for the 1st time since the beginning of the current crisis with the bloc's finances at the top of the agenda council presidential michelle expects the gauche ations to be exceptionally tough a lot is at stake the security system could you see that i know it will be very difficult because it's not only about money it's a question of the future of europe if you want a stronger more stable euro hope for certainly the whole bush to mich

2011 the last time large parts of the country were outside government control president bashar al assad's forces have since recaptured nearly 70 percent of territory they had lost to the opposition as in previous elections candidates need to be vetted by security and the credibility of the election has been further questioned by the exclusion of millions of syrians who left their country or have been displaced by the conflict. in 1000000 people in the north of the country for example won't have any representation in the next parliament and the deputies who are supposed to represent regime held areas are not real representatives they won't stand by the people they are beholden to the regime which has absolute power and control. but president bashar is facing challenges results of previous elections were not recognized by the international community the syrian leader will need to agree to political reforms in order to receive western aid to rescue the economy devastated by hears of war and corruption. and the election. process. after much delay the un announced the creation of a committee t

and we look at how president assad of syria has remained in power for 20 years 5 presiding over a nation shattered by civil war it is likely to remain at the helm for years to come. i'm brian thomas good to have you with us today the e.u. is at a crossroads with member states looking for leadership and cash to bolster economies that have been hard hit by the coded condemning and lockdowns chancellor merkel chair talks of brussels today that will bring leaders face to face for the 1st time in months macca will be. to persuade the blocs richer nations to issue or issue direct grants to countries like italy spain and portugal to help them overcome the worst of the pandemic but some member states including austria and the netherlands are dead set against any grants and want to see tightly controlled loans instead. while they use rescue package up for discussion is both highly controversial as well as expensive here's why. the european commission has proposed a 750000000000 euro recovery plan to help the economy is hit by the pandemic it would boost the e.u. budget from 2021 to 24 in the form

syria's about to hold its 3rd parliamentary elections since the uprising against president al assad 9 years ago the oppositions say the vote lacks legitimacy as the candidates or even members of the allies of assad's polity iran's president says 25000000 people more than a quarter of the population may have been infected with the corona virus further restrictions are being enforced around the country office in new cases israelis have been protesting in tel aviv in west jerusalem against the government's handling of the pandemic police used water cannon in west jerusalem to try and disperse the crowds e.u. leaders have ended a 2nd day of talks on a coronavirus bailout plan with no deal then negotiating an $860000000000.00 economic rescue package the mexican government is investigating a video showing dozens of gunmen in the vehicles apparently belonging to the powerful your list go drug cartel seems to be a show of force and a visit by president lopez obrador to 3 states where the group has a stronghold so those were the headlines the news continues here on al-jazeera after listening p

syria is holding its 3rd parliamentary elections since the uprising against president bashar al assad started 9 years ago now voting will be held in some form of opposition strongholds for the 1st time in years is in a hoarder. syrians will elect a new parliament it's the 3rd such vote since the start of the uprising in 2011 the last time large parts of the country were outside government control president bashar al assad's forces have since recaptured nearly 70 percent of territory they lost to the opposition as in previous elections candidates need to be bettered by security and the credibility of the election has been further questioned by the exclusion of millions of syrians who left their country or have been displaced by the conflict in 1000000 people in the north of the country for example won't have any representation in the next parliament and the deputies who are supposed to represent regime held areas are not real representatives they won't stand by the people they are beholden to the regime which has absolute power and control. but president bashar is facing challenges res

syria is holding its 3rd parliamentary election since the uprising against president bashar assad began one years ago the opposition say the vote lacks legitimacy as the candidates are either members or allies of assad's posse zaina holder reports. syrians will elect a new parliament it's the 3rd such vote since the start of the uprising in 2011 the last time large parts of the country were outside government control president bashar al assad's forces have since recaptured nearly 70 percent of territory they had lost to the opposition as in previous elections candidates need to be bettered by security and the credibility of the election has been further questioned by the exclusion of millions of syrians who left their country or have been displaced by the conflict. in 1000000 people in the north of the country for example won't have any representation in the next parliament and the deputies who are supposed to represent regime held areas are not real representatives they won't stand by the people they are beholden to the regime which has absolute power and control. but president bashar

right now we really see again assad taking control in that way. that corner of completely controlling the country and still battling that one area. again, this has been a very long war, over nine yea rs has been a very long war, over nine years now, and, again, this economic situation is going to make it that much tougher to try to bring back any kind of stability. and no sign, really, of any kind of talks or any kind of progress in ending what is such a horrific nine—year war. u nfortu nately such a horrific nine—year war. unfortunately not. there has been some attempts at diplomacy in the past. some are saying that perhaps this economic crisis will put more pressure on the state to be willing to make some concessions. as has been the case for a number of years now, though, a lot of the decision—making around syria is happening by outside actors. russia obviously playing a big role in this. there are some back channel discussions going on now between russia and the united states, especially in the wake of the us imposing very strong new sanctions

syria assad wants to close all of the border crossing points to turkey. already only 2 of the 4 crossings are open. the assad government wants to distribute aid across the country itself to regain control but the refugees fear that little or no aid would arrive they are afraid of being starved out. that obama if you can satisfy your daily needs that's one thing that is seized means a slow death a death were no blood flows. despite their desperate situation the people here still hope to be able to escape and provide a future for their children. italy has successfully tested a system of jive barry is designed to protect the city of venice from flooding engineers pump compressed air into individual units causing them to rise and block off inlets into venice is look good areas are designed to protect the city from total surges the system cost more than $6000000000.00 euros and was supposed to be in operation by 2011. and we thank you out today remember you can always stay up to date on our web site that's day w dot com for now about math and how to unburden f

believes turkey is consolidating a defacto turkish enclave in northern syria assad wants to close all of the border crossing points to turkey. already only 2 of the 4 crossings are open. the assad government wants to distribute aid across the country itself to regain control but the refugees fear that little or no aid would arrive they are afraid of being starved out. if you can satisfy your daily needs that's one thing but a c. means a slow death a death were no blood flows. despite their desperate situation the people here still hope to be able to escape and provide a future for their children. torrential rains have battered areas of china's central province the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic water levels have risen to dangerous levels forcing some 140002 leave their homes as the downpours continue several cities along the yangtze river have to clear the highest level flood warnings. doesn't go back there is supposed to be a stage where concerts usually take place now which strand in the water. this is jujubes along the boardwalk of the yangtze river every day the flood moves

areas go to the polls to vote comes in the wake of international sanctions and protests against the assad regime within its own strongholds. and the u.s. launches the arab world's 1st mission tomas co-presidents to provide the 1st complete picture of the bridge. and anthony how and welcome europe's leaders are still divided over proposed 750000000000 euro coronavirus rescue plan a summit in brussels with all 27 heads of state present has stretched into a 4th day and still there is no breaks for a new countries are split on how much money should be distributed as for grants and how much as long as that will have to be repaid hot hit southern states including italy and spain a seeking substantial aid paid by the so-called group of the nations. and more. now the money is spent. a lot correspondent in brussels says the mood has been venomous and that there's little sign of any compromise i so conseco whether a solution will be found there is a lot of goodwill but there are also many positions and so i will make every effort but it may also be there is no result is achieved today of the so it'

believes turkey is consolidating a defacto turkish enclave in northern syria assad wants to close all of the border crossing points to turkey. already only 2 of the 4 crossings are open. the assad government wants to distribute aid across the country itself to regain control but the refugees fear that little or no aid would arrive they are afraid of being starved out. if you can satisfy your daily needs that's one thing the holiday season means a slow death a death were no blood flows. despite their desperate situation the people here still hope to be able to escape and provide a future for their children. the american president donald trump has commuted the prison sentence of his long time friend and former aide roger stone he was convicted of lying to congress and witness tampering during the investigation into alleged russian interference in the 2016 u.s. presidential race the move has been met with fierce criticism from his political opponents but. he has reason to celebrate only days before a vote just stone was to begin a 14 month prison sentence his friend donald trump came to

believes turkey is consolidating a defacto turkish enclave in northern syria assad wants to close all of the border crossing points to turkey. already only 2 of the 4 crossings are open. the assad government wants to distribute aid across the country itself to regain control but the refugees fear that little or no aid would arrive they are afraid of being starved out. if you can satisfy your daily needs that's one thing but a seizure means a slow death of a death were no blood flows. despite their desperate situation the people here still hope to be able to escape and provide a future for their children. now let's take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world. at least one person has died in the capital bamako and as government protests turned violent demonstrators demonstrators both the streets and attacked the parliament building and stormed the state t.v. broadcaster for weeks mass demonstrations have called on president. cater to resign . u.s. president donald trump has commuted the sentence of his former aide roger stone stone was convicted of lying to con

the polls the vote comes in the white of new international sanctions and where protests against the assad regime within its own stronghold. and the u.a.e. launches the arab world's 1st mission to mars proclaims to provide the 1st complete picture of the red planet's atmosphere. american held welcome europe's leaders are still divided a proposed 750000000000 euro coronavirus rescue plan a summit in brussels with all 27 heads of state present has stretched into a 4th day and still there's no breakthrough a new states are split on how much money should be distributed as free grants and how much as loans that will have to be paid. hit southern states including italy and spain a sinking substantial payments but i could have so-called frugal know the night nations 5 as ones and more checks on how the money is to be spent. the day has been tense and there is little sign yet of any compromise i still can't say whether a solution will be found there is a lot of good will but there are also many positions and so i will make every effort but it may also be there is no result is achieved today of the

but president bashar assad is facing challenges results of previous elections were not recognized by the international community the syrian leader will need to agree to political reforms in order to receive western aid to rescue the economy devastated by hears of war and corruption. and the election. process. after much delay the u.n. announced the creation of a committee to rewrite the constitution ahead of internationally monitored elections there hasn't been any progress elections contradict the political transition agreed on by the international community but assad seems to have different objectives many say syria's president is ensuring the incoming parliament whose job is to ratify a new constitution will reject any changes to the president's powers and tenure in office he brought all the warlords. all well we learned people who fought with his forces and so he was the core why these people would be voting for the constitution. they know they would be accountable changing the constitution when you talk about. transitional justice the syrian president showed little willingness t

syria assad wants to close all of the border crossing points to turkey. already only 2 of the 4 crossings are open. the assad government wants to distribute aid across the country itself to regain control but the refugees fear that little or no aid would arrive they are afraid of being starved out. if you can satisfy your daily needs that's one thing but a siege means a slow death a death were no blood flows. despite their desperate situation the people here still hope to be able to escape and provide a future for their children. one of english football's most popular and larger than life characters and a member of england's 1966 world cup winning team has died at the age of 85 and was footballer of the here in england in 1987 a supplier with leeds he tied the all time record of 773 appearances and won the league title and not in 69 after retiring as apply a child who became a successful manager in england and abroad in the mid eighty's jack charlton became ogden's 1st foreign coach and god of the r.'s 23 budget twins. and with that you're up to date reme

syria is holding its 3rd parliamentary election since the uprising against president bashar assad began 9 years ago voting will be held in some form opposition strongholds for the 1st time in years that horror reports. syrians will elect a new parliament the results of previous elections were not recognized by the international community the syrian leader will need to agree to political reforms in order to receive western aid to rescue the economy devastated by years of war and corruption regime this is a preemptive strike. and the elections to take place in accordance rosters there's. been this to agree to political concessions even when he was losing the war he now believes he's won largely thanks to the help of his russian and iranian allies for many this latest election shows how little has changed in assad syria. who is following those elections from beirut in neighboring lebanon designer for those who can vote it's one of the biggest issues in this election. well definitely people would like their livelihoods to improve the economy is collapsing not just in regime held areas but a

president assad of syria marks 20 years and power in spite of a civil war and a shattered economy he's likely to stay at the helm for many years to come. and a symbol of racism or sign of respect the german town of colebrook grapples with its cultural legacy as protest built against its coat of arms. on nickel for welcome to the program. polls in the u.s. suggest president donald trump is losing ground in his former republican strongholds with less than 4 months to go until the u.s. election the state of arizona has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic and it hasn't supported a democratic candidate and decades but now as and many some belt states the latest polls give joe biden the edge over trump w.'s all over salat went to find out more . in the arizona desert. linda rawls is a thorn in the side of president donald trump. a white suburban woman she belongs to the very group that helped him win in 2016 but that is now offending him she can look back at a life dedicated to the republican party she ran for congress in 1904 but her assessment of trump is devastating. he