star le bron james becomes a part owner of the boston red sox baseball team and to new zealand retain its failings america's top trends in international sports. now a day off to some sharp words from north korea the u.s. secretaries of state and defense are in south korea on the 2nd stop of the asia tour and they blink an annoyed austin are both staring alliances in the region on their phones to foreign trip since taking office in japan on tuesday they criticized what they called china's coercion and aggression in asia nuclear ambitions are expected to be the top issue in seoul and the influential sister of north korea's leader has warned the u.s. not to cause trouble in the region right mcbride is following the visit for us in seoul can you talk us through what's top the agenda for today. this visit to south korea is seen as a very important way for the u.s. to reset and restore relations with a traditional ally much as it did in japan also to some extent with the hope of repairing relations between japan and south korea which have been frayed in recent times lloyd austin the u.s. de

star le bron james becomes part owner of the boston red sox baseball team joe will have more and sports. the tile up to the halls across the middle east in terms of the weather over the next couple of days most of us across the right of the nation is fine and dry add warming up nice to be could have to. stay warm even for his last 100 in found a little further north. got some snow in the forecast there across the turkish mountains sliding across a good part of turkey some rain showers running in on a brisk wind into the levant syria lebanon jordan could see some splashes of right as we go through the next day or 2 it all makes its way a little further east with tending to peter out as it does so i'm pleased to say to the jealous of want to see wintry shallows there in afghanistan stays on the warm side here the hot 36 celsius the friday afternoon and that lovely sunshine stretches down across the u.a.e. amman and into yemen lossie dried sioux across somalia although a chance of one of 2 showers just coming in here running across central parts so the areas of. and then the showers contin

lakers say le bron james is out indefinitely the basketball star sprained his ankle in this game against atlanta. welcome to the news our voters in the republic of congo are electing a president that. so is one of the world's longest serving leaders and is expected to stay in power 7 people are vying for the top job but some opposition candidates are either in jail or boycotting the poll the internet has been shut down and there are concerns the vote is not transparent one candidate to give. us who's in hospital with covert 19 is urging people to get out and vote. my dick i'm part of it i'm in a difficult situation i am fighting death and i demand that you rise up and go vote for change fight don't give up the fight to rise up please do this for me well following the vote of our correspondent michael ware who joins me now live from the capital brownsville of course a slow start to vote in the earlier in the day malcolm has not changed or are the real indications of voter apathy 'd. it hasn't changed very few people voting this for this school which is which is within the capital brazzavi

star le bron james becomes a part owner of the boston red sox baseball team and team new zealand retain sailings america's cup the oldest trophy is. now the european union has proposed a coronavirus passport to help ease travel restrictions within the block the digital green pass would provide proof that travelers have either been vaccinated recovered from the virus or had a recent negative test now the proposals do include an option to allow people from outside the e.u. if they've been vaccinated the world health organization has warned against such schemes citing unknowns around vaccine efficacy against infection the certificate will make sure that the results are what shows the data and is the minimum set of data mutually recognized in every member state and thirdly with this digital certificate we aim to help member states reinstate the freedom of movement in a safe responsible and trusted minim dominic anus following this for us from berlin dominic this whole plan has not been without controversy so how's it going over now . well this whole plan controversial as it may be is one of

lakers say le bron james is out indefinitely the basketball star sprained his ankle in this game against atlanta. where the supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei is delivering his speech to mark the start of the persian new year new rules let's listen in to what he has to say futures. we are entering the year 1400 . traditionally when we. look at this so this is of course the beginning of the new stand your century now that. maybe according to make accurate. mathematical calculations that's not that's not the case but totally yes we are and training a new century. is no small unmeaning for room comparison that. previous century the year 1300 if we have such a company as an end the year 1300. we had the regime of results on the dependent dependent regime. that is on. there was a coup or conducted by the british implemented implemented by does a heart attack that he. said that was the beginning of the last century and that today. you know we are entering a new century with elections that are. governance based on independence and the votes of the people that have been have the self-reliance

not getting vaccinations one famous name who could appear at those lympics is boss school star le bron james the los angeles lakers forward has been named on a short list of $57.00 players for team usa the 36 year old has already won 2 gold medals with his country in the past james is open to it but says it will come down to the n.b.a. schedule. so you know to play more about whether or not you know how do you know where my family is going to go as far as i have the disease and then there's a lot of. you know a lot of players you know. but i'm happy to be a part of the finalists was always a lot of been on it for years and years and years as you know us they were in the country. red bull sergio perez and for always color signs have accepted bahrain's offer of a coded 19 vaccine making it them the 1st formula one drivers to do so the current the country is currently hosting 3 days of pre-season testing out of the opening race of the 2021 calendar in 2 weeks' time as well as getting a 1st glimpse of the new cars friday's opening session also saw return to the track for the schumacher name mc w

not getting vaccinations one famous name who could appear at those olympics is basketball star le bron james the los angeles lakers forward has been named on a short list of 57 players for team usa the 36 year old has already won 2 gold medals with his country in the past james is open to it says it will come down to the n.b.a. schedule. so you know more about it or you know how you know where my family is going to go as far as that is the things going there's a lot of. you know a lot of players. but i'm happy to be a part of the finalist was always an honor and honor for years and years and years as you know us they represent a country. from one n.b.a. great to another as michael jordan was seen in the stands at the charlotte hornets game against the detroit pistons joan is actually the majority owner of charlotte but this was the 1st time he took in a live game this season he would have been pleased with the outcome to the hornets beating the pistons 105-2102. to sailing now in america's cup challenges luna rossa defying expectations after the 2nd day of racing the italian team once again

le bron james in the los angeles lakers are going strong piece called 1st 7 points lead them to a 4th straight victory this time of the charlotte hornets it puts the defending champions back up to 2nd place in the western conference behind the utah jazz. australian go for jones leads golf's 100 classic in florida after tying the course record on thursday jones shot a bogey free 9 under par $61.00 of p.g.a. national in the opening round of the tournament gives him a 3 shot lead over russell henley an hour and winds. the course also has plenty of water resulting in somewhat encounters for players sebastian kaplan decided his ball could be played but 1st he had to remove one shoe and his shirt to make sure it stayed clean and dry the bare chested dane chips out but missed the part this is probably the last we'll save them to as he sits in a tie $417.00 all right that is all useful for now i have wolfie latest thanks very much and that is the news i follies up next with another full half hour from joe and me thank you time and your company. from the al-jazeera london broke. to people in t

tougher sport here is andy thank you so much rob well le bron james season is taken a nasty turn the l.a. lakers say he'll be out indefinitely with an ankle injury the 36 year old suffering the sprain in this game against the atlanta hawks the 4 time be a champion and let the like as to the title last season he did my care and attempts for it sense the action shortly afterwards that didn't go out and say well that upon the like is want to loose against the hawks the problem is also being excited for us is a limp excluding tweeted this after the game nothing angers and saddens me more than not being available to and for might see mites i'm hurt inside and out right now the road back to recovery begins now back soon like i never left we do forget that he's innocent so to see him as the are. notable like that and are actually doing a lot of pain mad just you know so there's better mothers that you know this is do house that. you know go to the sample because as we all do on this big enough injury by the same time we know he's still different. any time any guys out you would just and pla

le bron james and the los angeles lakers are going strong he scored 37 points to lead them to a 4th straight victory this time over the charlotte hornets it puts the defending champions back up to 2nd place in the western conference behind the utah. australian gopher matt jones leads golf's honda classic in florida after tying the course record on thursday jones shot a bogey free 9 under par $61.00 of p.g.a. national in the opening round of the tournament gives him a 3 shot lead over russell henley an hour unwise with a call so also has plenty of water resulting in some wet encounters for players sebastian kept ellen decided his ball could be played 1st here if one shoe and his shirts to make sure it stayed clean and dry the bare chested dane chipped out but he went on to miss that part and this is probably the last will see of him to see sits in a tie for 117. all right that is all useful for now have wolf way later thanks very much and you have been watching the house or at least i'll be back with more news on the other side of the break from me thanks for time and. jumped into the story t

not getting vaccinations one famous name 'd who could appear those lympics his basketball star le bron jamesthe los angeles lakers forward has been named on a short list of 57 players for team usa the 36 year old has already won 2 gold medals with his country in the past james is open to it but says it will come down to the n.b.a. schedule oh obviously you know to play more about it or you know how you feel and you know where my family is going to go as far as that is the things that there's a lot of. you know a lot of players you know golden. but i'm happy to be a part of the finalists it was always an honor and honor for years and years and years as you know us they represent a country to sailing now in america's cup challenges luna rossa are defying expectations after the 2nd day of racing the italian team once again much defending champions team new zealand they took me on as in the early race in light winds off the coast of clint winning by 37 seconds to new zealand rallied back in the 2nd race of the day winning it by just over a minute to level the best of 13 series at 22. and that is

still ahead on al-jazeera and sports le bron james season has taken a painful turn and is going to be here with that story. it's one of the world's most powerful and dangerous criminal enterprises central to the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people and behind the deaths of many more exceptional access to some of its key players reveals the inner workings of an organization telling the name to many as the blood alliance inside this in a lower cartel part 2 of a 2 part investigation people in power on al-jazeera the latest news judge need to see there will be no closure tundra justice is served as the identities of those behind the list of bombings are revealed with detailed coverage there's something else significant about this plot that represents an invisible dividing line between the wealthier and the poor from around the world the man who knelt on his neck to his friend the week in a minneapolis courtroom with a quarter selecting jurors to decide if he should be convicted of murder. some of the sport here's thank you so much trouble chelsia through the summer finals of th

angeles lakers were on the losing side on tuesday against the phoenix suns to spawn 38 points from le bron james phoenix did not have a star player with such a tally on the night but thanks to significant contributions from everywhere on the court were able to come out on top 114104 the suns have now won 15 of their last 18 games they have also moved ahead of the lakers in the western conference and now live 2nd behind the utah jazz bands ok that's all sports is for now i'll see you again later from the start thanks so much peace and that is that for me for this news hour but don't go away i'll go back in a moment with another round up of the day's news to stay with us here on out of there. jump into the story there is a lot going on in and join our global community when i don't have all the misinformation i think we are more afraid than we are and where be part of the debate don't ever take anybody's one word because there is always a difference when no topic is off the table we have been disconnected from our land we have been disconnected from who we are and would love to hear from you and ea

lakers are still searching for a win without injured star player le bron james they fell 12821112 the new orleans politicians meanwhile the brooklyn nets were also missing 2 of their star players kyrie irving and kevin durant's in their game against portland trail blazers but it was james harden to the rescue he batted 25 points lee proclaimed 21162112 victory . ok and that is all your sport for now call back to you thank you bill so far again in the next news hour 1700 outstripped a couple of hours from now back off to the bright couple minutes time with mourners on al-jazeera. you are dealing with a very powerful people people in influential positions in government where we know there were elements within the police completely moves that were getting screwed we were getting too close to some people higher up the line to get. into the job itself. is essentially the perfect you have a diplomatic bag that hong kong should al-jazeera investigates the poachers pipeline. from the al-jazeera london broadcast center to people in thoughtful conversation. about race and racism. with no host a

le bron james in the los angeles lakers of going strong he scored 37 points to lead them to a full straightvictory this time of the shallow hornets it puts the defending champions back up to 2nd place in the western conference behind the utah jazz a straining go for matt jones leads golf's honda classic in florida after tying the course record on thursday jones shot a bogey free 9 on the past 60 want to page a national in the opening round of the tournament gives him a 3 shot lead of russell henley and aaron weiss the course also has plenty of water resulting in some wet encounters for players sebastian capellan decided his ball could be placed but 1st he removed one chute and his shirt to make sure it stayed clean and dry the bare chested dane chipped out but missed the following part this is probably the last time we'll see him too as he's in danger of missing the cuts. all right that is now with gemini to rob thank you very much indeed such video bateson for this news are going to be back in a moment with more of the day's news stay with nearby. on counting the coles myer draggy save the

lakers are still searching for a win without injured star le bron james they fell 128-2112 the new audience pelicans in la the brooklyn nets are also missing 2 of the stop plays that and kevin durant's in their game against the portland trailblazers but it was james harden to the rescue people 25 points to lead brooklyn 216212 victory. he cautions urgency in the women in our effort in their intensity on the defensive this has to be the no matter what no questions and part of the garden or that's what you know once again. that has to be it is yours everything you know you the best we can. and that's why it's full famille have no more for you later on including the previews for the wall cup qualifiers but for now it's back to my new . banks and that's it from a money inside as well as news out the hell be back in a moment. april on al-jazeera from a food wave to the vaccine rollout we'll bring you the latest developments from around the world a year into the coronavirus pandemic one o one east gains rare behind the scenes accents into the secretive world of japanese soon. good president eithe

rival staff curry as the pair faced off on monday james scored 22 points and triple double to help the l.a. lakers beat golden state curry to face le bron and 4 straight n.b.a. finals did at least out score him by 5 points it was enough though with the lakers stealing a big 128297 with. ok and that is all you are now come back to you thank you for that far i think i speak for every expert expect here we around the world when i say let's bring our home to new zealand we got this more news for you here on al-jazeera do stay with us i'll be back with you in just a few minutes time when you think about it out. from the al-jazeera london broil call center to people in thoughtful conversation generally whenever you talk about race or racism people. with no host and no limitations our society has structural racism built into a new season of studio b. unscripted. convenient blind spots you know some aspects of our history racism and different types of prejudice coming soon on al-jazeera. mixing the traditional with the modern nobody knew what to expect ignoring cause divides the only thing with united there was the music greek music blaring to

as the pair faced off on the monday king james as he's known as score 22 points and triple double that to help the l.a. lakers beat golden state. to face le bron in 4 straight n.b.a. finals did at least outscored him by 5 points it wasn't enough though with the lakers sealing a massive 128297 or win. and that's as well for me forrest now has more for you but for now it's back to hello thank you so much a sign i would answer for this new server to keep it here on al-jazeera i'll be back with you on the other side of the break with more of these. most hardcore. after egypt's revolution their passion turned into something much. and i would point out. very much has been very harmful to the economy and the minds of many people challenging traditional attitudes narrowing the gender gap is helping. to keep poverty because we're trying to break these barriers of machismo by giving women access to resources. the women leading the way. women make change on al-jazeera. the benefits of the job the senate seat in preventing poke at 19 with its associated prisk of hospital i think that outweigh the risk of the side effects. the european union medicines regu

as the pair faced off on monday king james as he's known to score 22 points and the triple double to help the lakers that beat golden state curry who faced le bron in 4 straight n.b.a. finals did at least outscore him up by 5 points it wasn't enough though with the lakers seeing a massive 122 in 97 when. and that's it for me hyla thank you so much sanna well that wraps up the news server to keep it here on al-jazeera. will be with you in a moment with more on thirty's. they all followed the most hardcore. after egypt's revolution that turned into something much bigger. on al-jazeera world. news as it breaks with schools continuously being targeted just freshening in northern parts of nigeria very obvious that the regional conflict highest rates of poverty before it was far behind with details coverage of the scenario the not to ration campaign was temporarily suspended because there weren't enough vaccines from around the world these volunteers as well be routinely tested for private instead they'll be getting regular of blood samples. and you know what put out. is very much a culture has been very harmful to the economy and the minds of many pe