the attack here marks a new chapter for burkina faso. the country has gone through considerable political turmoil in the past two years including a coup and public uprising. but what happened here is not something the country was prepared for. >> it is clear but none of us was expecting this thing of this magnitude to happen. so you can imagine, the level of the shock that is embedded in the population and citizens. to see now that burkina faso is also, on the list of a country that are under attack by terrorist jihadist. >> french and american teams are helping the burkina faso counterparts in the investigations. the local police say there were gaps in how the security forces responded during that time. >> translator: we weren't totally prepared for this event. our force he aren't trained in combating terrorism and we also received information about the attack very late. under the circumstances though we tried our best. >> reporter: an al qaeda affiliate known as aqim or al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, claimed responsibility for the at

neighboring burkina faso, attack on a luxury hotel and a cafe. most of the victims were foreigners. al qaeda in the islamic maghreb has shown its ability to carry out attacks that are planned and carried out across borders borders.people living in settlements along the border are now living in fear after a number of cross border attacks by the group. facing a common group, the governments of mali and burkina faso have agreed to work together. >> translator: what we are forced to do now is to coordinate our antiterror measures exchange intelligence and strengthen border security. that requires close military and strategic cooperation. >> analysts doubt that mali and burkina faso can effectively tackle al qaeda militarily. >> translator: mali and burkina faso are facing numerous challenges. their militaries are not well trained or equipped. >> and so once again the two nations will be depending on the military might of france, thus colonial ruler to sustain the threat from armed groups. mohammad adow, al jazeera, on the mali-burkina faso border. >>> joinings us from watertown massachu

burkina faso isn't a usual country to be attacked. al qaeda and all of their affiliates this bloodshed is becoming international. i think we'll be seeing more oar and more terrorism over the course of this year in africa more generally. you alluded to it in the run-up but many of these countries have a real you know terrorism problem. mali libya, nigeria really isn't that far away, chad, niger, and i think that islamic state and al qaeda are under duress and being attacked and pressured and the pressure is spilling over to africa. >> burkina faso's fire bringingade has found around ten bodies on the terrace of a restaurant that coffee house opposite the hotel attacked by the suspected militants. and the french security forces are reported to be working with burkina faso's forces together in an attempt to retake the hotel. that's reuters news agency quoting the communications minister. we'll bring you any developments as soon as we have them on al jazeera. >>> now then we'll move on. voting is underway in taiwan as the island chooses i

>>> >>> 20 people killed in an attack in burkina faso's capital. the security minister says the operation to retake the hotel is now over. -welcome to the show. also coming up, voting ends in taiwan after elections expected to deliver the island's first female president. women in latin america urged to postpone pregnancy because of a virus that causes berth defects. venezuela's economic emergency. the president takes action action to deal with the worsening financial crisis. the security operation at a hotel in burkina faso's capital is now over according at least to the country's security minister. however, officials also say a security operation is ongoing at a second hotel. at least 20 people have been killed after gunmen launched an attack. the government says many hostages, including a minister, may have been freed. the fighters stormed the splendid hotel in ouagadougou. it is located in the city's central business district and is popular with foreigners. gerald tan has more. >> reporter: the splendid hotel under siege. gunfire rang out throug

. >>> still to come, friday's attack which killed 28 people, in burkina faso.lus, laying off people that are paid but don't actually work. work. that can ever happen to you can also be your savior. >> and serving change through his restaurants. >> we hired 200 people here in harlem... these jobs can't be outsourced. >> i lived that character. >> we will be able to see change. the only way to get better is to challenge yourself, and that's what we're doing at xfinity. we are challenging ourselves to improve every aspect of your experience. and this includes our commitment to being on time. every time. that's why if we're ever late for an appointment, we'll credit your account $20. it's our promise to you. we're doing everything we can to give you the best experience possible. because we should fit into your life. not the other way around. >> now a reminder of the top stories on al jazeera. a rocket fired from syria has hilt a school over the border in turkey, killing a female cleaner and three others. the turkish government says i.s.i.l. is responsible. >>> the

. >> several suspects are being questioned following friday's hotel attack in burkina faso. security's been stepped up after gunmen killed 30 people. police still searching for three attackers. we have this report. >> the people of burkina faso are slowly coming to terms with the attack last weekend in their capital. one of the poorest countries in the world, burkina faso has just emerged from a political crisis. citizens hope for in proving the economy. the new government is in crisis mode. its initiatives are stalled for now. >> the people are burkina faso have a history of struggle. we are fighting against colonialism. >> an assault an a luxury hotel and coffee shop with aid workers. >> medical workers say that treating dozen was people who are unable to pros the attack on this relatively peaceful country. >> discussions on a burial date for those killed has begun. officials held talks with their friends and relatives. this man was injured in the attack. >> people had different demand and requests to make of the government, but it was finally agreed that discussions for n

a security operation at a hotel in burkina faso's capital is over. that's according to the security minister. fighters stormed the splendid hotel ouagadougou on friday. counting is under way in the presidential poll, it could see the island elect a first female president. the opposition party has a significant lead, favouring independence from china >>> iran says it is confident international sanctions will be lifted. the foreign minister is due to meet european diplomats in vena to discuss implementation of last year's nuclear deal >>> there are more than 400,000 syrian refugee children register said in lebanon. getting them to school is a challenge. we have this report from north-east lebanon. >> the public school catered to a few hundred lebanese students. the size has more than doubled. 500 syrian students enrolled at the school. chin with one lebanese parent are taught in the morning, and syrians in the afternoon. it was a shock moving here. in syria, everything was arabic. here you net english. >> they are taught the curriculum. this is a chall

more on our top story and that is the hotel attack in burkina faso.we have on the line from the capital ouagadougou is our correspondent. what is the latest on the ground. is the fighting over? >> reporter: yes. right now it is (audio indistinct) >>> right. we're going to have to leave it there. thank you for that, speaking to us from ouagadougou on the latest on that attack on the hotel in burkina faso. prosecutors in france have launched an investigation into an experimental drug trial that left one man brain dead and five other critically all. a total of 90 healthy volunteers were given the pain killer. development of the drug has been suspended. >> reporter: it was a clinical trial that went badly wrong. now with one person declared brain dead and five others in hospital, the french health minister has ordered an investigation. >> translation: the families are devastated. we will make sure they are given all the answers particularly as right now i'm not aware of any comparable case. what has happened is unprecedented and requires the greatest poss

boy, were killed in pur burkina faso's capital.the prime minister said the threat is transnational. >> there is a strong political will on the part of the two states to combine our efforts to fight terrorism that has become a transnational phenomenon effecting both of our countries. we'll intensified efforts of information sharing, joint patrols and many other fields. >> we are at the splendid hotel where vehicles are lined outside of the hotel. the hotel was largely destroyed, and investigators from france, the united states and burkina faso are still combing the debris looking for any leads they can find. moments earlier the president of burkina faso, who was accompanied by the president here, they were shown the burned vehicles and the area where the attack first began. now the president is the second west african leader to visit burkina faso to show solidarity, but the underlying reason for the visit is the realization that islamic state in iraq and the levant is no longer confined to mali alone and it is carrying out attacks i

. >>> a group of missionaries who just narrowly missed a terrorist attack in burkina faso return home. >>> it's a little bit farmer in parts of florida this morning. we're waking up to mostly clear skies. because a major snowstorm heading states has a cold front >>> goodorning. >>> missionaries who narrowly missed a terror attack overseas finally returned home to south florida. >> victor oquendo has the story from pembroke pines. >>reporter: this group is obviously happy to be back home safe and sound, but they made it clear, they are thankful for their time in burkina faso. they are calling it an amazing experience where nothing went as planned, despite an obvious tragedy. with signs and balloons in hand, friends and family of the 15 missionaries from south florida couldn't wait to see their loved ones return from the west african country of burkina faso. >> to get back and see my family again. >> we went there to help them, and they actually were helping us. >>reporter: their trip was cut short because of the terrorist attacks that took the lives of 30 people including their mission

and burkina faso is combing the debris looking for any leads they can find.oments earlier the president of burkina faso they were shown the vehicles and also the where the attacks first began. now the president is the second west african leader to visit burkina faso to show solidarity. but the under lying rhythm for the visit is the realization that al-qaeda is no longer confined and is now flexing its muscles carrying out attacks not only in mali but neighboring countries and the encounter al-qaeda. they'll have to do that with outside help. the militaries of burkina faso are heavily challenged. >> very small band of the the world's wealthiest people own half of the world's population. it said that 62nd super rich earn as much as 3.5 billion people. with the network of $79 billion micro founder bill gates has the same wealth as the world's smallest 41 economies put together. also estimated $7.6 trillion of that wealth was in offshore tax havens depriving governments of $190 billion in revenue. the culture of wealth inequality needs to be reversed. >> it make

burkina faso's muslim and christian communities have lived together in harmony. people here fear that that might change. >> i can say that there is no country where the muslim and christian population are as integrated as we are here. we live together as brothers and sisters. those attackers do not represent us or our faith. >> that is the message many muslims here have been conveying to their christian neighbors al jazeera, burkina faso. >> european council president is warning that the schengen agreement could collapse in the next few months. they say that it has failed to deliver on limits of migrants moving through the countries. the passport free zone has been suspended in denmark, germany and sweden, which have introduced controls at their borders. >>> in germany investigating whether three former members of the disbanded group red army faction are behind the attempted robbery of an armored car. dna matching three suspects was found in the get away vehicle after a failed attempt to get inside the armored car in june. the three carried out a bomb attack on a

this is the first attack of its kind in burkina faso's capital. the president was elected two months ago. how he deals with this crisis will be seen as his first big test in office. >> we would like to salute the response to the security forces. the doctors and red cross who participated in this situation, and the support we've received from the french and americans. it's important to share information from our neighboring countries and share military means to fight against this urge. >> the challenge for him now is to come up with a plan to tackle those armed groups. al jazeera. >> and al jazeera is live, just explain, if you will, why an al-qaeda affiliate would target burkina faso. >> i believe from what people are saying on the streets is that the al-qaeda and others are trying to leave the message that they can strike at any time, at any place, at any given place. that's what happened. so far it's been said almost 18 nationalities were inside the hotel and one of the ministers was also among the hostage. the minister said that they were four

tonight, the west african nation of burkina faso is grieving. the country observing three days in mourning for the 28 victims of a terrorist attack in the capital last friday. investigations continue in the city center where al qaeda linked gunmen carried out their carnage. they singled out white people for slaughter, and nearly half the casualties are foreigners. security is tight in the capital. the newly elected president has vowed to take further measures to protect the country's borders. our correspondent is in the capital of burkina faso, ouagadougou. good evening to you. what is the atmosphere like in the capital tonight? >> it is an incredible security situion. it is tee. especially around pacific center where those attacks happened. people are afraid to spend time in this area, but on the other hand, they went about their daily routines to get their shops open. >> we were hearing that these terrorists targeted white people. have you been able to talk to other white people? do you yourself fear for your life, or do you feel like it is un

burkina faso's president says they must mobilize. days of mourning for the victims of friday's terror siege. 28 people were killed there, dozens injured. all when al qaeda linked gunmen opened fire at a hotel popular with westerners. one was ayu crainian girl who was nine years old. david mckenzie joins us from johannesburg following this story. david, we know a bit about the nationalities, the people who were involved in this. can you tell us more? >> reporter: that's right. the victims of this horrifying attack in burkina faso, in the capital, who were either enjoying an evening at that cafe or in the hotel where those attackers stormed through this hours-long siege, we learned from various people that there were four ukrainians, two french, two swiss and of course, that american missionary seen here in a photograph with his wife. we're learning new details of him. he was there at that cafe having coffee. he helped run an orphanage and women's crisis center, lived in burkina faso for five years trying to help the people of that cou

this is the first attack of its kind in burkina faso's capital, ouagadougo. the president was elected two months ago as the first new leader in decades. how he deals with this crisis is seen as a big test in office. >>> voting has ended and counting is under way in taiwan's presidential poll. opposition leaders favoured independence from china, expected to become the first female leader. it is the economy and taiwan's relations with china that will be the focus of the election. scott heidler reports from taipei. >> reporter: a slight smile from t presidential front-runner as she voted saturday morning. the opposition candidate sticking to the message of independence. >> translation: i believe it was time for us to unite. we need a consistent position showing that taiwan has a consensus on national identity. in his home district, they voted in the city where he is mayor, and repeated promises to and repeated promises to maintain good relations. we'll stick to the 1992 consensus, which sees both sides consensus, which sees both sides recognise one china. this i

people living along the burkina faso's border with al-malikily -- mali are now living in fear.nments have agreed to work together. >> translator: what we are forced to do now is coordinate our anti-terror measures, exchange intelligence, and strengthen border security. that requires close military and strategic cooperation. >> reporter: analysts however, doubt mali and burkina faso can effectively tackle al-qaeda militarily. >> translator: mali and burkina faso are facing numerous challenges. they are both just emerging from political crises, and their militaries are not well trained or equipped. >> reporter: once again the two nations will be depending on the military might of france to stem the threat from armed groups. >>> as many as 22 people have been killed on a bomb attack in somalia's capitol. members of al-shabab stormed the ar area. attackers rammed a car into a restaurant before entering the building and shooting at customers. >> reporter: and the president of kenya has promised to destroy al-shabab. he vowed to defeat al-shabab after visiting soldiers who were recen

very more from where it happened in burkina faso's capital ouagadougo. >> reporter: the people of burkina faso are slowly coming to terms with the attack in their capital ouagadougo. one of the poorest countries in the world, burkina faso emerged from a political crisis. they have hopes for improving their country's economy. when this man won office, and peaceful elections. the new government is in crisis mode. >> translation: the people of burkina faso have a history of struggle. we have fought against colonialism and dictatorship. this is another challenge, it will not break us. >> 30 people from seven countries died in the all the on a luxury hotel and app coffee shop popular with foreigners and aid workers. this is a place people can call to get counselling. dozens of people are about to process the attacks on the relatively peace. country. the ministry of foreign affairs, officials held talks with friends and relatives. this man was injured in the attack that claimed the lives of some of his colleagues. >> translation: people had different demand and requests to make of the governmen

al-qaeda-linked gunmen storm a hotel in burkina faso's capital. many including a minister are freed. you're watching al jazeera. coming up in the next half hour. voting finishes in taiwan after elections are expected to deliver the island's first female president. women in brazil are urged to postpone pregnancy because of a virus that causes birth defects. >> reporter: i'm in india where the government is encouraging start-ups like this one to grow the economy and provide jobs in the next decade >>> at least 20 people have been killed in burkina faso's capital after gunmen attacked a hotel. the government says 63 hostages, including a minister, have been freed. the fighters stormed the splendid hotel in oug. it is located in the city's central business district and it is popular with foreigners. gerald tan reports. >> reporter: the splendid hotel in burkina faso's capital under siege. gunfire rang out through the night as explosions were heard from inside. masked gunmen stormed the upstale hotel. they set cars on poo fire and also attacked a-- and

al jazeera's correspondent is on the burkina faso mali border.rts how violence has forced hundreds of people from their homes. >> reporter: at the mercy of the elements this is a camp for malian refugees, it's on the border of burkina faso and mali. about 500 families who fled the 2012 french military intervention in northern mali live here. this woman is one of them. she has no plans to return home any time soon. >> translator: there is nowhere to go back to. our land has been turned into battlefield. there's a lot of insecurity, and unresolved political issues. >> reporter: she is referring to the activities of the armed group al-qaeda in the islamic [ inaudible ]. it recently stepped up its activetives in mali and beyond. the group has splittened. the algerian national lead a break away faction. pressure from 3,500 french troops stationed in mali seems to have finally brought the factions back together. late last year, they once again pled allegiance to al-qaeda. since then the group and its affiliate have stepped up attacks. in november they

now all of this is very negative for burkina faso. just some weeks ago it conducted a peaceful election following more than a year of political instability after the removal of the former president blaise compaore, for many the country was back on the road to peace and stability. not to say this ongoing attack is connected to local politics, domestic politics, it's not clear but obviously secures any not good for the future of burkina faso. we understand that authorities may seek the help of foreign military workers. the french may get involved in what's going on. it's simply not clear right now exactly what they're going to do to try to put an end to this siege. we know it's a fast moving situation on the ground. >> yvonne ndege reporting from abuja, nigeria. >>> country's leader say everything is back to normal. joko widodo president says everything is back to normal. two were killed, 20 wounded, indonesians held a peace rally and vowed not to live in fear. >> this country is not weak, we're united, indonesia is a multicultural plac

burkina faso ease's president says his country must reunite against terrorism. today french authorities returned to collect evidence and guests ha been allowed to return to the hotel to pick up their luggage and other belongings left behind during the massacre. >>> next on nbc 6, headed home. three americans freed by iran are one step closer to returning back here to the u.s. how the deal which prompted the prisoner release benefits the iranian government. >>> plus, why a city's water woes have triggered calls for the firing of michigan's governor. >>> andwhat will they mind? crews dissect the former home of colombian drug lord pablo escobar. why the demolition is a massive treasure hunt. >>> and coming up on sports final, health becoming a problem for the miami heat. see how hassan whiteside tried oklahoma city with some slick moves. >>> plus, the panthers' record win streak is over and now they've got a new streak, it's not a good one. we'll show you the big reason why. and the new dolphins coach has a celebrity look alike, two, actually, that's part of the on

burkina faso's security forces storm a hotel that was taken over al-qaeda-link. 23 are dead. >>> this entrepreneur in india said that new help for start ups could be just his cup of tea. well, tie want will get its first female president. the economy in taiwan's relations with china has been the main election issues. we have reports from taipei. >> history was made on saturday night. the first woman president was elected by a landslide. tsia ing-wen was elected, and on this night, the woman who likens herself to angela merkel, stands as president. >> we have told the international community that democracy is part of the lives of th taiwanese people. >> sorry, everyone, i, eric chu, let you down. we have been defeated. the kmt lost the election. we didn't do well and failed our supporters' expectations. >> some nationalist party supporters are not sure of what comes next. >> this is a big impact for our country. i feel taiwan is stepping into an unknown situation. we don't know what will happen in the future. >> you canning in a new championship for for taiwan, it is now the ruling par

this was the first attack of its kind in burkina faso capital.he president was elected two months ago as the first new leader in decades. how he deals with this crisis is being seen as his first big test in office. >> translation: we would like to salute the response of the security forces, all the doctors and red cross who have participated in this situation and salute the military cooperation we have received from the french and americans. therefore it is important that we can share information our neighboring countries and share military means to fight against this scourge >> reporter: the challenge for him now will be for a long-term plan to tackle those groups >>> five refugees have been found dead off the eastern greek island. it comes as three children drowned overnight when the difghy taken them to greece over turned. 63 people were rescued >>> 12 people with suspected links to thursday's attack in indonesia have been arrested. police say the man they believe financed the operation using i.s.i.l. funds was among those taken into custody.

the president was elected two months ago as burkina faso's first new leader in decades.ow he deals with this crisis is being seen as his first big test in office. >> translation: we would like to salute the response of the security forces, all the doctors, the red cross who have participated in this situation, and to salute the military cooperation that we have received from the french and the americans. therefore, it is important that we can share information with our neighboring countries and share military means to fight against the scourge. >> reporter: the challenge for him now will be to come up with a long-term plan to tackle the armed groups >>> security forces in iraq are getting ready to enter a neighborhood they say is the last i.s.i.l. strong hold in the city of ramadi. our correspondent has the latest from ramadi. >> reporter: in its battle to retake control of the city of ramadi from i.s.i.l. fighters, iraqi security forces now advancing towards the eastern part of the city, a neighborhood which is being described by the government as the last stronghold of

moments earlier, the president of burkina faso was accompanied by the president were here.they were shown the bombed vehicles and also the cafe where the attack first began. the president is the second african leader to visit to show solidarity. the reason for the visit is to show isil is no longer confined to mali and carrying out attacks also in neighboring countries and the need to counter isil. they will have to do that with outside help, because the militaries of both burkina faso and mali are heavily challenged. >>> still to come, the rich list. we look at a new report that claims that just 62 people own half the world's wealth. >> thousands out of work as the government inar vein tina tries to put the kirchner era behind it. the only way to get better is to challenge yourself, and that's what we're doing at xfinity. we are challenging ourselves to improve every aspect of your experience. and this includes our commitment to being on time. every time. that's why if we're ever late for an appointment, we'll credit your account $20. it's our promise to you. we're doing e

. >>> still to come, a show of regional solidarity in burkina faso, benin's president travels to the capital. >>> how will it affect its relationship with china, we'll tell you how west indic indies l played a part. talking to rahul in sports. >> ali velshi on target. >> celebrity chef, marcus samuelsson. >> i've had the fortune to live out my passion. >> his journey from orphan to entrepreneur. >> sometimes in life, the worst that can ever happen to you can also be your savior. >> and serving change through his restaurants. >> we hired 200 people here in harlem... these jobs can't be outsourced. >> i lived that character. >> we will be able to see change. >> welcome back. here is a reminder of the top stories on al jazeera. the u.n. high commissioner has urged sharing of the burden of the syrian refugee crisis. a missile from i.s.i.l. has struck a turkish school and killed a cleaner, injuring students. >>> south africa's weather problem is worsened by el nino. >>> benin's president has visited the burkina faso cafe where terrorists struck. the youngest victim was just nine years old

fÉlix: el terrorismo atacÓ la capital de burkina faso, al qaeda atacÓ un restaurante y un hotel dondes trae los detalles. carolina: intensos enfrentamientos estallaron temprano luego de que el hotel fue fuera tomado por militares extremistas, fuerzas de burkina faso y francia liberaron a cientos de rehenes y recuperaron el control del hotel, sin embargo el ataque dejÓ un saldo de 23 muertos de 18 nacionalidades distintas. el incidente ocurriÓ cerca de las ocho de la noche del viernes cuando tres hombres armados comenzaron a disparar y dos coches bombas estallaron, luego abriÓ fuego contra un restaurante, entraron al hotel donde colocaron un objeto explosivo, 33 de los sobrevivientes quedaron heridos algunos aÚn adolorido, desde el hospital contaron el terror vivido. >> es horrible, porque todo el mundo estaba en pÁnico y tirado en el suelo. habÍa sangre en todas partes. >> esta mujer dice que se encontraba en el restaurant esperando a los amigos de estados unidos con escuchÓ el disparo. comenzaron a dispararle a todo el mundo, nos lanzamos al suelo, tan pronto levantaba la cabeza nos

riddering leaves behind a wife, two biological daughters and two adopted children from burkina faso. >> they left everything to go serve some of the neediest in the world and that's been a message that has been contagious here at his home church, also other communities in the region. >> reporter: his family plans to return to south florida after that burial. church leaders say thth are planning a memorial service. reporting in hollywood laura rods reegz. >>> this morning people in duette, florida, are picking up after a tornado swept through their town and destroyed homes and killed two people. we covered this extensively yesterday morning. it was one of at least two twisters that suchd down in the sarasota area justst minutes from each other. nbc 6 reporter erica glover has a report of all of the destruction destruction. >> i let down my window and all he kept saying is i can't find my day. >> reporter: it was too late. an ef-2 tornado with winds around 130 miles per hour touched down in duette, 58-year-old steven wilson was dead. >> he jumped on the back of the truck and we had our

at least 28 people are dead following that hotel sees in the country of burkina faso. one of the victims killed was mike redding is on the right and he is from cooper city. he was working as a missionary for american christian organization based in that country. he is one of at least 28 people who were killed pickup al qaeda terrorists attacked a hotel and nearby cafc in the country's capital late friday night the security forces killed four jihadists and freed more than 126 people pure. three attackers were killed at the hotel and a fourth killed when security forces cleared out a second hotel nearby. a team of 15 on a mission trip to the capital before the attacks took place . the pastors who knew redding are in shock . >> he had a love for the kids in burkina faso and a they had an orphanage, a school with some 400 kids, women's crisis center ministering to widows, just doing tremendous work in the country of burkina faso to . >> those missionaries are safe. at least 54 others were hurt. the search continues for a driver who hit a motorcyclist and took off. the vict

weekend'sects in the that the attack in burkina faso are on the run. close to 19,000 civilians have been killed in less than two years and more than 3 million forced to flee their homes. head by figures from a new united nations report. the violence in iraq since the start of 2014. the commissioner for human rights describing the number of deaths as of seen. -- obscene. >> the violence that has killed a staggering and outrageous number of people, that is how the united nations describes the number of violent deaths in iraq in the past two years. 2014, we havery more than 18,000 people killed as a result of the conflict. 3 million people have fled their houses and communities. not take intodoes account individuals who died from lack of food or medicine. because of the difficulty of corroborating evidence, the united nations believes the 18,802 deaths are a gross underestimation. survivor testimonies, the report goes into detail about the atrocities committed by the jihadist group. >> isil has been employing the most gruesome methods of executing people.

burkina faso's capitol... earlier today. al qaeda in the islamic maghreb has claimed responsibility for the attack. that's the latest from the breaking news center. happening right now.. police are looking for a shooting suspect.. identified as 37-year-old gerardo campos-torres. police say he's suspected of killing 76-year-old bacilio garcia vasquez and critically wounding another in a shooting last night near rancho and washington.

there mike started an orphanage, school in burkina faso. but terrorists hit a cafe where mike was having coffee. 28 people were killed, including mike. >> they were 1,500-feet from landing when there was the terrorist attack on the capitol back off. they did not land in burkina faso. >> reporter: that group safe and preparing to head bacac home to south florida. mike's wife amy is said to be copying. faith is keeping her strong, plus the tremendous impact their work has left on thatoor nation. >> mike lost his life doing t work of jesus. >> reporter: mike wl be buried in south africa. a decision from his wife, because he's so loved in that area and helping the folks over there. we know she's working out paperwork right now. but she's expected to retetn to south florida sometime in the near future with their two biological children and the two adopted children. they adopted children. family here to south florida, held in the near future as well at this church. we're live in hollywood, local 10 news. >> anchor: a group of americans held in ir

one of their partners was killed in burkina faso. we spoke with the missionaries and we have more. >> reporter: a bit dazed 15 south florida missionaries from the west pines community church, they had flown to africa to do good works. they lived through the horror of the results of terrorism. they're inspirational leader was killed by al qaeda just as the air france passenger jet was set to land in the capital of burkina faso a nation. last friday's terror attack who along with his wife ran orphan age they well could the group back. and concerns for safety. there was plenty to talk about. the families hugged, kids cried and they heard about how the missionaries laid low until they could get out of the country. >> we're just really glad to see you guys here. >> reporter: it is wy a spirit the ill in of mike riddering that loomed over the bittersweet reunion. >> dropping everything that he had selling everything he had and moving to this small country, being a father to these 46 orphans who for the second time have lost an earthly fath

one of the victims killed in an attack in burkina faso was from south florida. mike whiterring on the right was from cooper city. he worked as a missionary for an american christian mission organization based in the country. he is one of at least 28 people who were killed. the terrorist attacked a a hotel capital friday night. authorities killed four jihadist and freed more than 126 people. three attackers were killed at the hospital and a fourth was lled when security forces cleared out a second hotel that was nearby. a team of 15 were on a mission trip to the capital there before the attacks took place. pastors who knew whiterring say he was waiting for the team and they're now mourning their loss. >> he had a love for the kids in burkina faso and thehehad a tremendous ministry. they had an orphanage. they had a school with some 400 kids in it, women's crisis center, ministering to widows, st d dng some tremendous work there in the country of burkina faso. >> those 15 missionaries are safe. officials say 54 others were hurt. >> cheyenne: developing story out o

burkina faso and they had a tremendous ministry. they had an orphanage. they had a school with some 400 kids in it, women's crisis center, ministering to widows, just doing some tremendous work there in the country of burkina faso. >> those 15 missionaries are safe. officials say 54 others were hurt. >> cheyenne: developing story out of hollywood. a search is on for a driver who hit a motorcyclist and took off. the victim in the hospital struggling to survive. his friends want to know who's responsible for all of this. local 10 news reporter derek shore is live in hollywood where the crash happeved. derek? >> derek: well, ocean drive is back open tonight after a huge traffic mess here in hollywood. but take a look at where this crash took place. you can see some of the marks left behind in the roadway. that is the spot where a hit-and-run driver left a motorcyclist to fend for himself . happened and i heard the police coming from down the street. >> reporter: neighbors say it was the crash then the screech of tires right after the sound of a driver who ju

a gunman open fired i in in the capital of burkina faso. >>> the u.n. security council is meeting to discuss the crisis after harrowing pictures emerged from the town of madaya where 32 people have died in the last month. >>> one man has been left brain dead and another five are critically ill after an experimental drug was given to 90 people in french clinical trials. >>> iraq's top shia cleric has urged the government to do more to stop the cycle of sectarian violence. it comes after attacks and reprisals in the country's eastern diyala province. we have more were baghdad. >> after days of violence and continuing sectarian tensions, a significant statement from the highest shia religious authority in iraq. >> a few days ago the town in diyala province witnessed terrorist attacks and regrettable attacks on several mosques which have dangerous consequences. as we strongly condemn these attacks we place full responsibility on the government security forces for their consideration. >> the eye i can't tollly condemned the attacks targeting shia militiamen

from burkina faso have a history of truly. they are forced into colonialism and dictatorships. that won't break us. >> this is the shop. medical workers also say that dozens much people suffer talks in this country. at the ministry of foreign affairs, they hold talks, and this man was injured in the attack that claimed the lives of some of his colleagues. >> it was finally greed that discussions for now should be confined to when and how to bury the dead. >> a french-moroccan photograph died after being seriously injured in the attack. people here fear there might be change. >> the christian and muslim population are integrated. we live as brothers and sisters. those attackers do not represent us or our faith. >> that's the message that many muslims have been conveying to their christian neighbors. al jazeera. burkina faso. >> list return to our story about the effects of china's slowing growth on the global economy. robert scott is an economy with the economic institute. thank you very much for being with us. how reliable for

the pilot was notified and took back off but did not land in burkina faso. >>reporter: that group is safe and preparing to come back home to south florida. riddering's wife is said to be coping. her faith and charitable work she did with her husband keeping her going. >> we feel that mike was a modern day martyr who lifetime his life doing the work of jeez. >>reporter: a modern day martyr, many feeling that sentiment here at this church. he will b laid to rest in west africa. church services and a memorial will be coming in weeks. >>> right now a photo of a journalist freed from american custody. we've seen of washington post reporter in 18 months. he was released yesterday in a prisoner swap making international headlines this morning. he and two other men being medically evaluated in germany. a fourth man decided to stay in iran even after he was free. the final american returned home to boston overnight. he spent 40 days in an iranian prin. it's unclear how he was abducted. he was studying language and his family is ready to move on. >> great thing to be

burkina faso security forces taken over al-qaeda-link. at least 23 are dead. >> hello, we'll have all your sport, including england claim their first win in south africa in 11 years. >> iran's isolation as a result of sanctions in its nuclear program looks to have come to an end. >> today is a day when we prove to the world that threats, sanctions, intimidation, pressure don't work. respect works. through respect, through dialogue, through negotiations we can impact, reach mutually acceptable solutions, implement mutually acceptable solutions, prove that the naysayers are always wrong, and therefore move towards a world in which diplomacy, not force, not pressure, will prevail. >> they're waiting for reports from the international atomic agency to make sure that the country's nuclear program remains peaceful. in a sign of thawing relations five u.s. citizens have been freed from prison in iran in exchange for seven iranians held in the united states. paul brennan reports. >> 39-year-old jason rezaian was arrested with his wife and two pho

now president of benin is the second west african leader to visit burkina faso to show solidarity.ut the serious reason for their visit is the realization that al qaeda in the islamic maghreb is no longer confined and is flexing its muscles carrying out a fact not only in mali but its neighboring countries and the need to jointly encounter al qaeda, the mysteries of both mali and burkina faso are heavily challenged. >> a very small band of the world's wealthiest people own as much as half of the world's population. net worth of around $79 billion, microsoft founder bill gates has the same wealth as the world's smallest 41 economies put together. oxfam has also estimated that 7.6 billion is in off-shore tax havens. debra hardu is deputy of research. says the core of wealth needs to be reversed. >> we need osee that work pays. better salaries, better wages and more secure employment for many people. we also need to make sure that everyone gets opportunity to participate fairly in society, and to do that they need decent education and health care. so public services are really critica

special forces free hostages from a burkina faso hotel but 28 people are dead. iran's isolation from the international community is over. the u.s. and e.u. have lifted sanctions after the u.n. nuclear watchdog confirmed tehran has complied with a nuclear deal agreed last year. jacky rowland reports where the announcement was made. >> reporter: diplomacy takes time and there were delays right up to the end. when the announcement finally came, it was the international atomic energy agency that broke the news. >> relations between iran and the i.a.e.a. now enter a new phase. it is an important day for the international community. i congratulate all those who helped make it a reality. >> reporter: so implementation day is here. the iranian foreign minister and the e.u. foreign policy chief looked satisfied as they arrived to give their reactions. both sides can look forward to huge economic benefits from the lifting of sanctions. >> as iran has fulfilled its commitments, today multi lateral and national economic and financial sanctions related to iran's nuclear prog

it is in the capital of burkina faso in west africa. it is frequented by western tourists including americans and u.n. staffers. a journalist at the scene telling cnn a number of american and french soldiers are at the hotel. these are pictures of what is happening at this moment in the capital of burkina faso, urging americans to now avoid the area. cnn's robin creole is in nairobi in kenya. what can you tell us about what exactly is happening, who is responsible at this moment? >> reporter: erin what we snkno is that al qaeda and islamic maghreb according to groups has claimed responsibility. an affiliate group is the same group who stormed the radisson hotel in neighboring mali, in the capital bamako, killing 22 in late november. also on a friday, very similar modus operandi, going in with gunmen and killing a number of people while they sat, in that case had breakfast. tonight we understand it happened just after 8:30 p.m. local time, they would have been having dinner. we can tell you according to eyewitnesses, erin, that these att

first of all, why would these terrorists have targeted the capital of burkina faso? >> simply because they had the opportunity to do so. it is the first move for al qaeda. they had the opportunity, so they did it. foras considered safe western citizens, and even a hub for western intelligence, which displays maybe why it was targeted. without forgetting a few days ago why the islamic state was attacking in jakarta, there is a very important communique from al qaeda, from one of the most prominent leaders, talking especially about libya and asking jihadi's in the region to pick out western armies, starting with france, italy, and the united states. , and they arethat on a full-scale war. we are forgetting one most important thing, too, that he was considered someone who can fix things with the jihadis in order to live -- in order to liberate western hostages. atknow it was a harsh call the time. and all this confusion today in burkina faso, they may have participated in this security breach that al qaeda succeeded in making. genie: you were saying this has been claime

our responsibility is to ensure people are safe and continue to have confidence in burkina faso. >> he was the second african leader to visit. on sunday, the prime minister received his mali counterpart. their visits underline the realization that countries need to work together to stem the threats from armed groups. >> the country has gone through considerable political turmoil in the past two years, including a coup and a public uprising but this was something the country was not prepared for. >> none of us was expecting this thing of this magnitude to happen so you can imagine the level of the shack that is embedded in the population and citizens to see now that burkina faso is on the list of countries that are under attack by jihadists. >> french and american foreign teams are helping their counterparts in the investigations. the local police say -- >> we weren't totally prepared for this event. our forces aren't trained in combating terrorism and we also received information about the attack very late. under the circumstances, though, we tried our best. >> an al-qaeda affiliate cl

. >> ritter in and his wife amy moved to burkina faso in 2011 to run an american christian mission in west africa. >> they had a tremendous ministry. they had an orphanage, a school with some 400 kids in it, women's crisis center ministering to widows. just doing some tremendous work. >> is life would be tragically cut short in the terror attack. where al qaeda militants claimed responsibility. renninger was waiting for a team of missionaries when he was killed inside a popular cafc the terrorists also attacked a populahotel in the capital city friday night. purity forces killed four jihadists and freed more than 126 others. at least 28 people were killed in a 12 hour siege and dozens of others wounded. >> those missing juries from pembroke pines are safe. on their plane heading toward regina faso. rendering was a member of the hollywood community church. he leaves behind two biological daughters and two children he adopted from burkina faso. >> a a violent wrong way crash on i 75 in davie has left one person dead. he first brought this to you yesterday. investigators say 23-year-o

>>man: he had a love for the kids in burkina faso . >>reporter: riddering and his wife moved to burkina faso in 2011 to run an american christian mission organization in west africa. >>man: they had a tremendous ministry. they had an orphanage, a school with some 400 kids in it, women's crisis center ministering to widows. just doing tremendous work in the country . >>reporter: 'slife would be terror attack whwhere al qaeda militants claimed responsibility. riddering was waiting for a team of missionaries from pembroke pines when he was kied inside a popular cafc the terrorists also attacked a hotel in the capital city friday night. security forces killed four jihadists and filled more than 126 others. at least 28 were killed in a 12 hour seed and dozens of others wounded. those missionaries from pembroke pines are okay. they got word while they were on th plane about the attack headed toward burkina faso. riddering was a member of the hollywood community. the church leaves behind for children, two biological kids and two adopted . rep

burkina faso and neighboring mali, which suffered a hotel terrorist attack by the same group in november, today said they would partner to counter the threat. syria's government says militants from the islamic state group, or isis, have carried out a massacre in a city isis controls in eastern syria. the alleged attack on civilians happened in deir al-zour. a province adjacent to the isis stronghold of raqqa. syrian state-run news agency says isis executed 300 elderly people, women, and children in deir al-zour yesterday. the britain-based syrian observatory for human rights said isis shot or beheaded at least 135 people, and more than half were government soldiers. the human rights group said isis also kidnapped 400 people in the city. the syrian civil war has claimed more than 250,000 lives and caused more than four million syrians to become refugees. a pair of rare, winter tornadoes cut through central florida before dawn today. one twister touched down in the sarasota area, 50 miles southeast of tampa, and two people died when their mobile home was destroyed. the national weather ser