a start up that's turning its back on the traditional assembly line and burning the rubber in burkina faso a local tire producer tries to get motorcyclists to buy locally. i'm chris cuomo. as the world's biggest economies come together this week to sign a phase one trade deal details are emerging of the pax to end a conflict that has roiled world markets china's chief trade negotiator vice premier league has arrived in washington for the signing reports say china has agreed to buy billions of dollars and u.s. energy products farm goods and services. sought china's exports edge half a percent higher in $29.00. i'm joined by my colleague clifford coonan here in the studio what more can you tell us about these reports that china is to buy much more u.s. stuff but it's been a busy few hours in the in in the newsroom here we're getting some details through the chinese pledge by nearly $80000000000.00 in manufactured goods from the u.s. over the next 2 years to be $50000000000.00 more in energy supplies and probably about 35000000000 more in services which is actually one area where there is a t

the president of burkina faso said 2019 has been a difficult year, with an increasing number of fatal attacks against the military and against civilians. he talks about there being a humanitarian crisis that was unprecedented in the region. with the leaders said they needed to do was basically bolster the region, the border region between burkina faso, ager, and molly, -- and mali, volatile region where attacks have taken place. france sending 220 extra troops. they also called on the international community to do more to support this region, to support the g5 force in terms of logistics and money, because they said what happens in that region affect the world. many of the armed groups working in that region, operating in that region, i should say, have links to al qaeda, isil, and boko haram. >> the president of niger replaced his army chief following an attack that killed 29 soldiers near the border of molly. >> the mood across niger is somber as a country mourns. the string of losses suffered by the army has shaken many and raise concerns about the future. >> the attackers are tryi

it is not clear who is responsible, but burkina faso has suffered a growing number of islamist attacksrliament voted to create a civilian volunteer force to fight militant groups stopping the former head of the brazilian mining company is facing homicide charges along with 15 other people. it is over the colla pse with 15 other people. it is over the collapse of an iron or dam over a year ago. 270 people died when the dam burst in a brazilian town. prosecutors also want to bring charges of environmental damage. prince harry is threatening to take legal action over public the photos taken of his wife. the duke and duchess of sussex issued a warning to the media after new pictures of the duchess in canada were published in some newspapers and website. they we re in some newspapers and website. they were reportedly taken by photographers hiding in bushes with long lens cameras. security forces in lebanon have clashed with protesters who have been on the streets of beirut to denounce the newly formed government. live anon has struggled to form a cabinet after month of antiestablishment dem

it's not clear who's responsible, but burkina faso has suffered a growing number of islamist attacks.ted to create a civilian volunteer force to fight militant groups. the former head of brazilian mining company vale is facing homicide charges, along with 15 other people, over the collapse of an iron ore dam a year ago. 270 people died when the dam burst near the brazilian town of brumadinho. prosecutors also want to bring charges of environmental damage against vale and a german company responsible for inspecting the dam. the first case of the newly—detected coronavirus has been confirmed in the united states — an american resident who travelled from china to seattle. he's reported to be a man in his 30s. the virus has spread from the chinese city of wuhan, where it's infected almost 300 people. six have died. the un's world health organisation is to hold an emergency meeting on wednesday. health correspondent tulip mazumdar is following the story. a city on high alert. wuhan, where this mysterious virus first emerged, is racing itself. several hospitals in the city are already deali

it‘s not clear who‘s responsible, but burkina faso has suffered a growing number of islamist attacks.er head of the brazilian mining company vale is facing homicide charges, along with 15 other people, over the collapse of an iron ore dam a year ago. 270 people died when the dam burst, near the brazilian town of brumadinho. prosecutors also want to bring charges of environmental damage against vale and a german company responsible for inspecting the dam. boeing has confirmed another delay in the return to service of its 737 max aircraft, grounded since march because of two fatal crashes. the firm has told airlines and suppliers that it does not now expect to gain the approval of regulators before the middle of the year. trading in boeing‘s shares was temporarily suspended on first reports of the latest delay. the former prime minister of australia, malcolm turnbull, has accused the current conservative government of climate change denial as the nation comes to grip with its worst bushfire season in history. mr turnbull was ousted as prime minister — for attempting to introduce a clima

command to better fight on the groups at a summit in the southwest of france the leaders of mali burkina faso uneasy mauritania and chad also asks the u.s. not to pull troops out of the region a move the pentagon is considering france is to send $220.00 more soldiers. clearly to the city they say the priority is the islamic state of the greatest so her which doesn't prevent us from fighting against all terrorist groups but this is the main enemy because the most dangerous as we have seen to reach the subject of we are changing methods by implementing a joint military coalition between dot com and the joint forces of the g 5 and concentrating our efforts in the stone. that has been following events at the summit in france. at the end of the summits between the french president and the presidents of. chad mali and mauritania the so-called g. 5 nations all the leaders agreed to cooperate more closely militarily and politically to fight what they said was growing terrorism in the region the president of begin a fast it's a 2019 have been a very difficult year with an increasing number of attacks

protest movement has been demanding radical change at least $36.00 civilians have been killed in burkina faso when what authorities are calling a terrorist attack the government says militants forced their way into a market northeast of the capital ouagadougou on monday and that they attacked people before burning the structure to the ground the west african country is suffering an upsurge in islamist violence was also police have some in from minister thomas lubanga now for questioning over alleged links to the murder of his his strange wife the full a little 'd havana was gunned down outside her home 2 days before her husband's inauguration in 2017 the couple had been getting a divorce at that time. filth officials have confirmed a case of that new strain of the corona virus in the united states that represents the biggest jump so far for the virus which was 1st diagnosed in china so far 6 people in china have died from the new viral strain almost 300 people have become ill as fears grow of a global epidemic airports in the u.s. and in other asian countries have begun screening travelers ar

a bomb attack on a bus has killed 14 civilians mostly students in burkina faso the bus was taking them back to school following a seasonal break 9 people were wounded in the blast that took place and so who wins near the northern border with mali. the death toll from australia's catastrophic bushfires has risen to 24 thousands of homes have been destroyed and scientists say that more than half a 1000000000 animals have also perished in the blaze it's prime minister scott morrison is under is coming under angry criticism for his handling of the crisis emergency services are hoping cooler temperatures will bring some respite on sunday . another costly and deadly day in this month's long catastrophe. saturday's soaring temperatures and strong winds fans hundreds of blazes across 3 states. powerless to halt the destruction. the flames consumed hundreds of properties leaving local communities shocked. they told us they have to. pay for the court much that they have in the court of. all they say as i say have gone. steps to people. that claim the worst bushfires in living memory destroying l

in burkina faso, at least 14 people were killed and a dozen more wounded when a bus carrying students ran over an improvised explosive device saturday. at least seven of those killed were children. no group has taken responsibility for the blast in northern burkina faso, near the border with mali, where militants have launched increasingly deadly attacks against civilians this year. australian officials have launched the largest peacetime maritime rescue operation in the country's history in order to rescscue thousands of residents and tourists stranded on thehe beach after being forced to flee uncontrollablele wildfires. the unprecedented climate-fueled wildfire season has forced australia to deploy troops and military resources in a way not seen since world war ii. this is the new south wales premier. this bushfireof season in living memory -- and many have been around much longer than i have who have fought fires and observed circumstances -- all agree we are in uncharteded territory. amy: thehe wildfirires have kild atateast 24 pepeople, scorched n area larger than switzerland, an

the leaders of mali, burkina faso, chad, mauritania and niger, the so—calld g5, came to pay their respectstook place under a cloud of gloom. their forces have recently suffered a series of reverses. translation: today more than ever, it is clear that the results we're achieving, despite our combined efforts, fall short of the expectations of our peoples, who are experiencing major difficulties. french forces have been deployed in the sahel since 2013. they now operate across five countries, but until now, their command structure has been kept separate. that will now change. translation: the priority is the islamic state of the greater sahara, which doesn't prevent us from fighting other terrorist groups. but this is the main enemy, because they are the most dangerous. we are now implementing a joint military coalition between operation barkhane and the joint forces of the g5. there is rising anger towards the french military presence in the sahel, triggered by the growing number of casualties. this summit was intended to bolster the coalition. governments will have to up theirgame if they'

the french president has been hosting leaders from chad, niger, mali, burkina faso and mauritania tocampaign againstjihadist militants in the sahel region. emmanuel macron said the french peacekeeping operation would now operate under the same umbrella as the regional gs military mission. he also promised additional french peacekeepers and said he would try to convince president trump to increase america's logistical support for their forces. the russian foreign minister, sergei lavrov, says there's been progress but no breakthrough at talks in moscow aimed at consolidating a truce in libya. he said both sides have asked for more time before signing a ceasefire agreement between the benghazi—based warlord khalifa haftar and the un—backed government led by fayez al—sarraj. a man has been rescued after surviving more than three weeks in the alaskan wilderness with little food or shelter. tyson steele was stranded after his remote cabin was destroyed by fire. he lived on canned food and used debris to make a tent in sub—zero temperatures. after being alerted by family members, alaska st

look at some of the other stories making the news: at least a dozen people have been killed in burkina fasobomb. according to local media, most of the 12 people who have died in the explosion are children and around nine more people have been injured, four critically. the incident took place near toeni in the north—western sourou province on the border with mali. more than 100,000 people have held a protest rally in the indian city of hyderabad against a citizenship law. many were chanting slogans against the hindu nationalist prime minister, narendra modi. protesters say the law is anti—muslim and against the values of india's secular constitution. an appeals court in california has ruled that two men who featured in a documentary alleging sexual abuse by the singer michaeljackson can pursue legal claims against two of his companies. lawyers forjackson‘s estate say they are confident the lawsuits by wade robson and james safechuck will be dismissed. police in florida have charged sir rod stewart with battery after he was accused of punching a security guard on new year's eve. the rock star

there's been a surge in violence right across the region the number of people killed in attacks and burkina faso mali a new job from 770 in 2006. to more than 4000 last year and it's largely because of a combination of attacks by armed groups and into communal violence remote areas where the state's presence is weak are especially vulnerable the humanitarian costs is also growing the u.n. estimates half a 1000000 people have been displaced a 10 fold increase in 3 years. in 2 countries ravaged by war 2 separate cease fire agreements are now in effect warring sides in syria and libya have agreed to put down their arms after negotiations brokered by russia and turkey the 2 countries support opposing sides in each conflicts. syria in a moment but 1st libya that's where warlords 24 have to out had initially rejected calls for a ceasefire. in tripoli and he says there's already been some reports of violations . it's now quiet in the front lines as we're getting reports from military commanders on the ground it's now quiet compared to last night but despite that the government has reported that it has

the leaders of mali, burkina faso, chad, mauritania and niger, the so—calld g5, came to pay their respectsnder a cloud of gloom, their forces have suffered a series of reverses. translation: today more than ever, it is clear that the results we're achieving, despite our combined efforts fall short of the expectations of our people who are experiencing major difficulties. french forces have been deployed since 2013, they now operate across five countries but until now their command structure has been kept separate. that will now change. translation: the priority is the islamic state of the greater sahara, which doesn't prevent us from fighting other terrorist groups. but this is the main enemy, because they are the most dangerous. we are now implementing a joint military collision between our operation and the joint forces of the g5. there is rising anger towards the french military presence, triggered by the growing number of casualties. this summit was intended to bolster the coalition, governments will have to update game of they're to roll back the islamist‘s advance. it's 0scar season,

formerly communist party leader in the northern province of shaanxi. 14 people have been killed in burkina fasoy a roadside bomb. local media say most of the victims were children. several people are critically injured. the incident took place near toeni in the north—western sourou province on the border with mali. police in florida have charged sir rod stewart with battery, after he was accused of punching a security guard on new year's eve. the rock star is reported to have been trying to get into a private event, at a hotel in palm beach, when the incident happened. stay with us on bbc world news, still to come: it used to be an agricultural powerhouse in africa — but two years of drought have left zambia on the verge of famine. nice people are in mourning following the death of emperor hirohito. thousands converged on the imperial palace to pay their respects when it was announced he was dead. good grief. after half a century of delighting fans around the world, charlie brown and the rest of the gang calling it a day. the singer paul simon starts his tour of south africa tomorrow despite pr

under one command to better fight armed groups in the southwest of france the leaders of mali burkina fasonisha and mauritania and chad also asks the u.s. not to pull troops out of the region a move the pentagon is considering france for its part was sent 220 more soldiers the priority. the priority is the islamic state of the greatest saher which doesn't prevent us from fighting against all terrorist groups but this is the main enemy because they're the most dangerous as we have seen to reach the subject of we are changing methods by implementing a joint military coalition between can and the joint forces of the g 5 and concentrating our efforts in the stone. 2 people have been killed during protests in guinea over fears the president could seek a 3rd term in office thousands of people have been rallying for months now against a possible change to the constitution which could allow present afrikan data same power a victory gave me has a story. violence on the streets of good east capital conakry ended in tragedy for this mother. she says her 21 year old son who was a student was killed by

at least 36 civilians have been killed after armed groups attacked villages in burkina faso it happened in 2 villages nearby in the north of the country 3 other people were also wounded the government has blamed a quit terrorist group. 27 people have been killed in syria during government airstrikes on it province and the aleppo countryside it's been confirmed children are among the dead syria's last rebel held area has been hit by shelling for the last 4 days forcing tens of thousands to flee. israeli army has shot dead 3 palestinians who allegedly crossed the border from gaza and threw an explosive device israeli media reports the 3 men made it around 400 meters into israel under cover of darkness and bad weather before attacking soldiers who arrived on the scene it's at least 10 protesters have died in the last 2 days of escalating protests across iraq the prime minister has warned that blocking roads and educational institutions has nothing to do with peaceful protests or some a binge of aid reports in the capital baghdad. the. battles have continued between protesters and iraqi sec

[applause] >> i'm glad we got burkina faso out of the way.aku. >> it is a real place. >> yes it is real. >> baku. >> correct. [applause] >> caucain. >> cocaine? where is that? >> nice try. >> i have a 50% chance of getting right. i will say it is real. >> it is fake. >> it is a fictional land of plenty in medieval myth. cockaigne. well. >> like the folksong the big rock candy mountain, it describes an american hobo's version of cockaigne. >> what origin? >> comes from french to english. they have cigarette trees there, apparently. >> cigarette trees? >> in the big rock candy mountain. >> my dream place. [laughter] old song.n >> ok. i'm familiar with big rock candy mountain. i could certainly spell that instead. that movie was one of my favorites. cockaigne. acane. [bell] >> cockaigne -- [applause] >> it is spelled cockaigne. >> i would like to appeal this on behalf of the representative. how can you have an incorrect spelling of a fictional place? [applause] >> it is only spelled one way in the book. i think that is the idea. >> all right. >>

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been a surge in violence right across the region and the number of people killed in attacks and burkina faso mali uneasier john from 7. 70 in 2016 to more than 4000 last year it's largely because of a combination of attacks by armed groups and intercommunal violence remote areas where the state's presence or especially vulnerable the humanitarian cost is also growing the u.n. estimates half a 1000000 people have been displaced a 10 fold increase in 3 years let's bring in. a political and security risk consultant a terrorist she's joining us from paris via skype thanks for your time with us on al-jazeera why does the area remain so vulnerable to attacks from armed groups from . for summer isn't a very new situation but as you mention it say there is again the fire escape. similar months and months is now when it's true that the threat is not cruel way nuff to be a one to face censure evolution and the grounds that the reason why there is this meeting is $72.00 more in france. the president's record more for and with the other president and the sad region of france g 7 g g 5 sorry sammy initia

violence in the region has only been getting worse the number of people killed in attacks and burkina faso mali. from 770 in 2016 to more than 4000 last year it's largely because of a combination of attacks by armed groups and intercommunal violence remote areas where the state's presence is weak or especially vulnerable the humanitarian cost is also growing the u.n. estimates half a $1000000.00 people have been displaced a tenfold increase in 3 years. was a geo political and security analyst is joining us live from boucher via skype thanks very much for joining us on the news hour so challenges just sounds immense what do you expect to happen in that meeting currently taking place between mccaul and some african leaders do you expect to see some sort of change of strategy. yeah busy busy busy i think what france really wants from from the summit is just reassurance that is up to come partners they are still committed to combating terrorism in the region so it's really it's really not. that is a restraint of strategy but more more of you know france because on reassurances that surrounds i

absolutely yes there is a need for urgent humanitarian response and burkina faso we've seen a 500 percent increase of the number of people forced to flee their homes last year but there's also a need for a longer term development response in areas including rural areas across the country basic services need to be provided to the populations and what about the requirement of the international community to be involved in that if it and let's remove remember. it is difficult sometimes to reach these groups and to provide the sort of relief that is required is not. absolutely and the employer of the problem across the state how has reached an unprecedented level so there is really a need for all stakeholders to be involved my organization as well as many other n.g.o.s we spend a considerable amount of time in negotiating access and ensuring that we can reach the most vulnerable people in the hardest to reach area. and more and is it also not the case and i've heard others speak to this that in some of the more remote areas where the various groups that we're talking about the insurgent groups

and he's 36 civilians have been killed after armed groups attacked villages in burkina faso it happened in 2 villages near bassam logo in the north of the country 3 other people were also wounded the government has blamed a quote terrorist group. 27 people have been killed in syria during government airstrikes on it province and the aleppo countryside it's been confirmed children are among the dead syria's last rebel held area has been hit by shelling for the last 4 days forcing tens of thousands to flee united nations has called for an immediate end to the hostilities. and his 10 protests have died in the last 2 days of escalating protests across iraq the prime minister has warned that blocking roads and educational institutions have nothing to do with peaceful protests or they started in october but demonstrators say they will continue until the government meets their demands of a report from the capital baghdad. running battles have continued between protesters and iraqi security forces they threw molotov cocktails and rocks and the police responded with tear gas and bullets after th

under one command to better fight armed groups at a summit in southwest france the leaders of mali burkina faso nazaire mauritania and chad also asked the u.s. not to pull troops out of the region a move the pentagon is considering francis' to send $220.00 more soldiers. prelate the city they say the priority is the islamic state of the greatest harwich doesn't prevent us from fighting against all terrorist groups but this is the main enemy because the most dangerous as we have seen to reach the subject of we are changing methods by implementing a joint military coalition between biocon and the joint forces of the g 5 and concentrating our efforts in the. south sudan's warring factions have agreed to a ceasefire from wednesday after talks in rome opposition leaders representatives from president salva kiir as government say they've signed a deal to stop the violence fighting has kong. but there are still frequent outbreaks tens of thousands of people have been killed since the civil war began in 2013 that's just 2 years after south sudan gained independence greece is toughening it stands on asy