al jazeera paul brennan has more. >> the first images of the man every police officer in paris is nowhunting. this was last friday. at the offices of the 24 hour news channel bfn tv. ignoring an elderly man making his way up stairs, the gunman pulse out a shotgun. for some unknown reason the gunman was unable to shoot and he quickly fled the building. fast forward to monday. the gunman has lost his inhibition. at the office of la liberatione, he opened fire. critically wounding him in the chest. the spaim team is working on both incidents. prosecutors say the links are overwhelming. >> two 12 caliber bullets and one unexploded mu anything have been found by forensic investigators. we also found 12 caliber munitions, further analysis is underway. >> the gunman was again able to evade police, appearing nearly an hour and a half later across town at the offices of the bank, society general, he opened fire on the building's exterior. no one was hurt. ordering the driver to drop him on the champselisee. police are facing difficult questions, not only the speed and effectiveness of monday's

paul brennan joins us with the latest. how is the police investigation going, paul?, it is going, but it's not producing any results at the moment. that's for sure. they have been putting out fresh cc tv pictures of the gunman, a clearer picture of him wearing a change of clothes, and they have been giving more details about that. they are still convinced that he is working alone; that he is not part of some wider conspiracy but clearly shows a degree of planning involved in this series of attacks. the other thing they said today so far is they had more than 400 calls in response to appeals for witnesses or information after giving out those -- that the ccc tv pictures and reassurance from the interior minister that the police are doing all they can. >> translator: there should be no doubt about the commitment of the police and me in catching this individual, because as long as he remains at large, as long as he is on the run, he represents from what we know a real danger and we'll only rest once he is caught. >> one of the main thrusts of the police inquiry as well

paul brennan has more. >> reporter: there are more than 20 world heritage sites in america alone.f liberty, the grand canyon, yosemite. >> a vote is a very precious thing when you are part of any kind of enterprise, so losing our vote and not being able to vote has a very, very strong emotional impact for me. >> reporter: it may be best known for its heritage sights but its core mission is fighting extreatmentism through education. >> to add palestine as member of unesco. >> reporter: until 2011, the u.s. contributed $18 million a year, 22% of the overall budget, but that immediately stopped because u.s. law bans the funding of any un agency which has palestine as a member. >> what i regret is that this decision became so divisive and i would say a trigger to this suspension of the funding, and that it does not go along with the other decisions of the united nations, which put us in the slightly different situation. >> reporter: although the obama administration has tried to amend the law and resume payments, that reform has stalled. >> we need them to be active, by -- by making t

paul brennan explains. >> reporter: there are more than 20 world heritage sites in the united states.tute of liberty and the grand canyon to name just a couple. for two years they warned the americans contribute or lose your vote. and on friday, the warning became reality. >> our vote is a very precious thing when you are part of any kind of enterprise. we have been raised to believe that. so losing our vote and not being able to vote has a very, very strong emotional impact for me. >> it was this decision in 2011 which created that crisis. >> to add palestine as member of unesco. >> the u.s. was then paying 22% of the budget. but u.s. law banned the funding of any un agency that has palestine as a member. >> we believe this turns unesco into an organization of science into an organization of science fiction. >> it may be best known for its heritage sites, but its core mission is fighting extremism through education, and promoting gender equality and press free comes to. the obama administration has tried to amend the law to allow payments to resume, but the reform is stalled. >> what

al jazeera's paul brennan has more. >> since its construction in 1889 more than 250 million visitors climbed its staircase and visited its lifts. it's the highest structure in paris recognised worldwide. it was a pioneering example of art and engineering the the chance to own an original section of the eiffel tower was special. >> a lot of houses have been made because of this technique. it was artistic and technique. that's why it's magic. >> gustaph is on the staircase, his son-in-law on the landing. a section of the same steps is on display, halfway up the tower. valuing unique object is difficult. >> in october a violin reputably paid on the "titanic" went for $1.7 million. at the other end - a piece of the berlin can be doubt. >> how about a bridge, an american developer bought london bridge for a million, rebuilding it in his arizona theme park. an eiffel tower staircase is an object of desire. >> i think it's a beautifulle object. it's not just a piece of the eiffel tower, it's a staircase, and wrought iron and an historical dimension to it. >> i wouldn't mind a piece, it has

that is our reporter there, paul brennan reporting from the hague in the netherlands.observing three days of mourning for 92 people who died crossing the sahara and 85 of the dead were women and children and it's launching a crack down on the networks carrying migrants across the desert and we have more. >> it was weeks before rescuers were able to findly find this sight in the sahara desert and by the time they did the help wasn't needed and found 92 bodies and most in an advanced state of decomposition. >> translator: it's a huge human tragedy and one of the biggest. we found people who died first. the vehicle broke down and all these people went looking for water and nourishment. unfortunately this is a hot period. there were lots of families and that is one of the particular features of this case. there were families, women and children. >> reporter: the victims are believes to be migrants, 19 others in the group made it on foot to neighboring nigeria and waiting to be sent back home. this is in the primary corridor for migrants and people trafficics from africa an

paul brennan now from paris. since it's construction in 1889, millions have climbed the staircases and risen in its lifts. it remains the highest structure in paris, recognizable worldwide as a symbol of the french capitol. it was a pioneering example of art and engineering combined. the chance to own an original section of the eiffel tower was something special indeed. >> it was the invention of the iron structure. houses have been made because this new technique. it was artistic and technique. both sides. that's why it's imagine. >> in this photo, gustav eiffel stands on the staircase, his son-in-law on the landing below. a success of those same straps steps remains 456r78 up the tower today. in october this year, a violin reputedly played on the titanic went for $1.7 million at auction type of a small piece of the berlin wall can be bought on the internet for just over $50. how about a whole bridge? in 1968, an american developer pulled london bridge for a million dollars and rebuilt it in his arizona theme pa

paul brennan has more from paris. >> reporter: since its construction in 1889, more than 250 millionitors have climbed its staircases and risen in its left. recognizable worldwide as a symbol of the french capitol, and a pioneering example of art and engineering combined. the chance to own an original section was something very special indeed. >> it was the invention of the structure, so a lot of houses, and [ inaudible ] have been made because of this new technique, so it was [ inaudible ] and technique, both sides. that's why it is magic. >> reporter: in this photo gustav eiffel stands on the staircase. but valuing such unique objects is always difficult. in october of this year, a violin reputedly played on the titanic went for $1.7 million at auction. and a small piece of the berlin wall can be bought on the internet for just over $50. >>> but how about a whole bridge. an american dropper bought london bridge for over a million dollars. an eiffel tower staircase is certainly an object of desire. >> reporter: it's not just a piece of the eiffel tower, it is also a staircase and pi

. >> paul brennan with an update from paris. >>> at the moment a 737 plummeted to earth in a nearly vertical crash. taken off from russia roughly an hour before it exploded at its final destination. all 50 on board were killed. >> the terrifying moment when the boeing 737 crushed in the russian city of kazan. suppose the plane hitting the ground nose first exploding in a ball of fire. it is inconceivable that anyone could have survived. the plane aborted its first landing and was attempting the a second one. it abrupt reply exploded mid air but authorities don't know why. >> it could have been weather conditions or bad quality fuel. >> insist the aircraft was in good condition but the company recently ran into financial difficulty. the airport authority was in talks with the airline over unpaid debts related to servicing its planes. if. >> translator: delivery safety of our flats are so poor. there are some where there are no crashes for half a century like australia, finland and some of the u.s. airlines. >> in 2008, all 88 passengers and crew were killed when a plane crashed near the ural

. >> and paul brennan is in paris with more. >> reporter: no break through yet here in paris, but it'sor a lack of trying. the interior minister said all available office verse been mobilized not just here, but also around the country, and a new set of cc tv images has been issued, including one very clear photograph of the man's face. it seems he was carrying a change of clothing. police still believe he was working alone, but the change of clothing he was carrying in one of the other bags seems to show some degree of premeditation and planning involved in that series of attacks which took place on monday. as a result of issues the cc tv images police say they have had more than 400 calls from members of the public, but they are not any closer to actually apprehending the man. they have some dna evidence which they say they have been able to isolate from the car the gunman hijacked. police recovered some dna from the car and are rapidly comparing it to any other possible traces on the national databases here in france. the man who was injured after the shooting -- or during the shooti

paul brennan, al jazeera paris. >> french president conducted salshuttle diplomacy today.he talked about how france wants a solution to the israeli palestinian conflict. mike hanna has more on the meetings in israel and the west bank. >> a gesture of friendship. a symbol of respect for the palestinian state and a reminder that france was among the nations that support th supporte successful bid for statehood in the u.n. general assembly last year. in palestinian eyes a leader with no bias in this conflict. and the president outlines a message he want taken back later in the day. the major threat to the peace process is the israeli activity in palestinian land. >> the french president made clear his believe that they trampled on palestinian rights but they said vale have the right to security fair an tease. >> it's up to you to make peace we can only encourage you and support you. two states of with people living side by side both states secure and recognized borders based on those of 1967. but with the possibility of plan sexualandsexual swaps. >> the lingering belief is t

paul brennan reports. >> since its construction in 1889, more than 250 million visitors have climbed its staircases and risen in its lifts. it remains to this day the highest structure in paris, recognizable worldwide as the symbol of the french capital and a pioneering example of art and engineering combined. the chance to own an original section of the eiffel tower was something very special indeed. >> it was the invention of the iron structure so a lot of houses batiments have been made because of this structure. it was artistic l and engineered both. >> son-in-law on the landing below, a section of those same steps remains on display. halfway up the tower even today. but valuing such unique objects is always difficult. in october this year a violin reputedly played on the titanic went for $1.7 million on the auction. at the smaller end of the scale a small section of the berlin wall can be had for $50. >>> a person bought portion of the london bridge and rebuilt it in his home. >> i think it is a very beautiful object because it is not just a part of the eiffel tower it is also a

paul brennan, thank you for that live update. >> a fugitive who escaped u.k. security by changing into a burke da is suing the british authorities for alleged torture. he went on the run on friday after disguising himself as a woman in a mosque. the british high court revealed that he was in the process of seeking damages from the british government for mistreatment when he disappeared. >> i'm at the lead to print show in london where some of the bright evident minds could change manufacturing forever. >> members of the palestine liberation organization are calling for an international inquiry into the death of former leader yasser arafat. aljazeera obtained new evidence which suggests arafat was almost certainly poisoned in 2004. swiss scientists find high levels of radioactive substance polonium in his veins. his body was exhumed last year. >> we have more for us from ramallah. >> p.l.o. officials have said that they want to demand an international, independent credible investigation into the death of arafat after the publishing of the findings in the swiss

paul brennan, al jazeera, paris. >> reporter: the 27-year-old photographer was at his first day of worke newspaper and in intensive care at a paris hospital. more trouble for the mayor of toronto as they threatened to strip rob ford of his powers. ford was caught on camera during the vote yawning and making gestures and also nearly knocked over this woman as he rushed to help his brother on the sideline. >> i apologize to anyone that i accidentally hit when my brother was in an altercation over there, i apologize. >> apologize to counselor. >> absolutely, it was a complete accident and i do sincere apologize to you mcconnell. >> he admitted to smoking crack cocaine, buying narcotics and driving drunk but says he will not step down and says he is the victim of a conspiracy. the science behind tornados. we will go inside a top storm center to see what they are learning about a twister's incredible power. >> and the power of the tides but is the quest for green energy threatening wildlife 180 feet down? i'm allen and that story is coming your way from the bottom of the sailor sea. >> repor

unique piece of history, a spiral staircase of the eiffel tower sold for $230,000 and al jazeera's paul brennanfrom paris. >> since the construction in 1889 more than 250 million visitors have climbed its staircases and risen in its lifts. it remains to this day the highest structure in paris, recognizable worldwide as a symbol of the french capitol. and it was a pioneering example of art and engineering combined. the chance to own an original section of the eiffel tower was something very special indeed. >> it was the invention of the structure so houses have been made because of this new technique and artistic and technique and both sides and that is why it's magic. >> reporter: in this photo eiffel stands on the staircase. his son and law in the landing below. a section of the same steps remains on display, halfway up the tower even today. but valuing such unique object is always difficult. in october this year a violin played on the titanic went for $1.7 million at auction. at the other end of the scale a small piece of the berlin wall can be bought on the internet for $50 or what about the

but for senator rand paul, captain of a 13-hour filibuster against cia nominee, john brennan, this is really serious. >> what we really need is an anti bullying ordinance in the senate. i mean, now we've got a big bully, harry reid says he is just going to break the rules and make new rules. he's got to have everything his way. he's got to control everything. basically, he's become the dictator of the senate. >> but if republicans are publicly blasting the brazeneded, lawless democratic bullies, the white house today suggested that their real reactions are quite a bit different. >> the irony of the moral outrage over this that you sometimes hear from republicans and the sadness they feel is followed up by a promise they'll do it, even worse, if and when they have the opportunities. >> key the warning from a spokesman for minority leader, mitch mcconnell. i'm looking forward to president rubio stacking the courts. note, that was president rubio, not president paul. nor president cruz. nor president christie. interesting. let's get right to our handle. here in new york is msnbc politica

brennan. norah o'donnell is off. police say paul cianci wanted to instill fear in tsa personnel.lling of a tsa officer at los angeles international airport. >> security at lax is under review this morning because of friday's shooting. >> he had his gun like he had his gun trained down like this, and he took two shots, just didn't make sense to me. you know, i thought, well, you know that guy had a gun and no one was there to stop him. you know, i mean the police were outside. >> police did respond, shooting cianci four times. sources tell our john miller he hid the gun in his suitcase and backpack. he cut holes in the top of his suitcase and bottom of his backpack so the gun would fit inside. >>> healthcare.gov is still dealing with technical problems ap. a notice on the home page now says the website won't be available between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m. eastern time every day while improvements are being made. >>> dianne fine stone told bob schieffer on "face the nation" the site should go totally offline until it's fixed. >> i felt and i said this directly to the president's chief of s

brennan. norah o'donnell is off. police in los angeles say paulr charges in the killing of a tsa officer at los angeles i remember airport. >> security at l.a.x. is under review this morning because of friday's shooting. >> he had a gun, like he had the gun trained down like this and he took two shots. >> didn't make sense to me. i thought, you know, well you know that guy had a gun and no one was there to stop him. you know? police were outside. >> police did respond, shooting inging ciancia four times. sources tell our john mill ter gunman snuck in an assault weapon into the terminal by hiding it in his suitcase and a backpack. he cut holes in the top of the suitcase and the bottom of the backpack so the gun would fit inside. >>> healthcare.gov is still dealing with technical problems. it won't be available between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. earn day for improvements. >> dianne feinstein says the site should go totally offline until it's fixed. >> i felt and i said this directly to the president's chief of staff, that they ought to take down the we

brennan. norah o'donnell is off. police say paul cianci wanted to instill fear in tsa personnel.geles international airport. >> security at lax is under review this morning because of friday's shooting. >> he had his gun like he had his gun trained down like this and he took two shots, just didn't make sense to me. you know i thought, well you know that guy had a gun and no one was there to stop him. you know i mean the police were outside. >> police did respond, shooting cianci four times. sources tell our john miller he hid the gun in his suitcase and backpack. he cut holes in the top of his suitcase and bottom of his backpack so the gun would fit inside. >>> healthcare.gov is still dealing with technical problems ap. a notice on the home page now says the website won't be available between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m. eastern time every day while improvements are being made. >>> dianne fine stone told bob schieffer on "face the nation" the site should go totally offline until it's fixed. >> i felt and i said this directly to the president's chief of staff they ought to take the site dow