the white house has said it won't negotiate with al quaida.l jazeera. >> the united nations says it hopes to increase its presence. we are improved an inkroosed and rapid redeployment of available assets. in particular where civilians have sought refuge in our camps. we are now at over 50,000 civilians. in our various compounds. in juba, molcol and elsewhere. >> the u.n.'s move to send reinforcements comes as african leaders end the fighting that has killed more than 1,000 people in the last 11 days. al jazeera has the late breast the capitol. >> soldiers patrol neighborhoods in juba. where fighting between rebels and government troops broke out two weeks ago, people living around here, were caught in the middle of the violence. now officials are trying to convince people that it is safe to go back. >> minimize and the los that is are being incurred, we have to deploy forces. police, security, the army, in a different location. to maintain law and order, now we are tried to disarm against, we are trying also to disarm those who are not allowed

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most don't support al quaida and the taliban, moat afghans don't. what an honor to have you here today for your insight, it's remarkable what you have been through, and thank you for shining a light on the thing cross uh have today, we appreciate it. >> thank you. the turkish prime minister believes he is the real target of investigation that has targeted. about allegations of bribery, money landers. three ministers resigned after their sons were detained. one of them also called for his resignation. african leaders are ever rahing up efforts to end the crisis in south sudan. kenya's president was the latest to visit the capitol. the united nations says violence there has left thousands of people dead in recent weeks. says the world body is increasing his presence there. is in particular where civilians have set refuge in our catches. we are now at over 50 thundershower civilians in our various compounds. in jubea, and el where. >> the u.n. says it is also working to get more troops in the next 48 hours. more from the capitol. >> the kenyan presiden

so the the al quaida insurgence which is the! ic state for iraq and syria, operating by the way on -- for both sides of the border, from syria as well. have become -- have prompted a very serious military operation on the part of the iraqi government. just this week, the boarder between syria and rye rack was closed which was an unusual event. it is now reopened. but these are on going military operations and they seem to be the government, the military especially since several high ranking iraqi officials were killed by al quaida affiliates in the last few days that has prompted a very fierce response on the part of the iraqi authorities. >> all right, tom, thank you for that. tom reporting to us from washington. in turkey, the prosecutor working on a corruption case that has rocked the government says the police obstructed his work. he is now being removed from the case. the chief prosecutor says he is dismissed for mishandles it. allegations have forced him to replace half of his cabinet following the resignation of three seni

the white house says lit not negotiate with al quaida. al jazeera. the united nations is increasing its presence in the country torn apart by fighting. the u.n. special representative says more troops and equipment are expected to arrive in the next day or so. >> we are improving an increased and rapid redeployment of available mission assets to the most vol it to areas and in particular where civilians have sought refuge in our catches. we are now over 50,000 civilians in our various compounds. and elsewhere. >> the u.n.'s move to send reinforcements comes as african leaders begin a new effort to end the fighting. more than 1,000 people have died in the last 11 days. al jazeera has more from the capitol. >> soldier pass troll neighborhoods in juba, when fighting between rebels and government troops broke out nearly two weeks ago, people living around here, were caught in the middle. many families are still sleeping at the u.n. base, where they sought safety, now officials are trying to convince people it's safe to go back. >> to minimize the looting

the al quaida fighters are expanding their reach. they are filming, this base for more intelligence. days later, it's astacked. a few hours later, they control the base. and kill the few -- made here by the rebels to show their determination of defeating a well equipped army. the reasonables are trying to make military gains ahead of crucial peace talks in geneva next month. here, another rebel brigade attacks an army check point in the strategic road, linking hamed to damascus. government troops barricaded in this building return fire. ricks use roberts to destroy the building but despite the greatest gain, government troops still control major city, that weapons supplies are still intact, and the jets can still bomb any al jazeera. way rested 21 people. 11 people were killed in more thank 100 wounded. it's latele spill over in neighbors syria, where militia groups supporting sides. after three days of slashes some level of calm. they haven't been making any major changes. and the people are trying to figure out what lebanon's caret

american and turkish schools have also been closed. al quaida has claimed responsibility. of emergency supplies into parts of syria, it will now be at least another two days before they can move the supplies believed for tens of thousands of people. al jazeera has more in neighboring turkey. a blanket of snow over the mangled city, the streets seem desserted but the war doesn't stop. a few venture out in search of what remains of basic supplies. not all the homes look like this, but moving around is a perilous process as one activist told us. >> the urgent needs our cooking gas, and electricity, people can't even go out or go into these areas because government snipers will shoot them. >> and jet, where there is snow, there will be children playing. however, brief the distraction. >> the extreme weather conditions have brought one benefit but it comes with a price. >> snow is a real blessing, it prevents helicopters from bombarding the people. the people also suffer a lot from the very cold waver. >> this cold is a killer too p and hill kill more. they know of one fataliti

. >> this is an individual who is in regular email contact with the third most al quaida individual outhere. and this is known to the system. you don't need a save to know that they are communicating and what is the attitude or decree on killing my fellow serviceman if i am deployed. and they are having this communication in the clear. the fact it was picked up reported and then somebody who was investigating it said we won't take any action, because any investigation could be detrimental to his career. that's bad national security practice. >> you have been someone who was trying to explain to the public what the government was up to. and help shaping those messages, have we done a good job as a country, having an honest conversation public to government, government to public, about what the needs of the intelligence community are? and what the expectation oz of the public are? >> it is fundamental to this rick go back to 9/11, and the report. the narrative was never again. there was a running we can identify every plot and stop every plot. where we have done effective work, particular

a new video released by an al quaida linked group, shows an american who was abducted two years ago. on the tape, 72-year-old development worker asked president obama to intervene, and help win his freedom. the state department says it is working to verify the videos authenticity. turkey's prime minister is in the hot seat after replacing half his cabinet because of a bribery scandal, three of his ministers resigned after their sons were arrested in connection with the investigation. ukrainian officials have arrested two people accused of savagely beating a journalist. a vehicle repeatedly running into the writer's car just after midnight wednesday. the attack came hours after she posted an article critical of the government. an ice storm had many spending christmas in the dark, the storm is also blamed for at least 27 deaths. inside story is next, and for news updates from around the world, head to aljazeera.com. as a legal and successful political party, now it ma by heading underground today, the inside story. hello, i'm ray swarez. after a brief flirtation and political opening,

people have been killed there, they were on their way to a wedding when they were mistaken for an al quaida congress i have. in new york, ink side story is next and check us out 24 hour as day at aljazeera.com. yet it is likely you haven't heard much about it, the tpp is the inside story. >> hello, i'm ray swarez. two of the world's three biggest economies rising industrial powers some of the world's biggest natural resource ex-porters, 11 pacific countries in all, including the u.s. have been negotiating a free trade deal called the trance pacific partnership. the negotiations have been carried in secret, but largely shielded from public oversight. on the've of the 20th anniversary of the north american free trade act, are americans hungry, and removing barriers to the u.s. market, still the world's richest, the new treaty would govern trade between all the country as new handbook for their economic relationship, the negotiators meeting had hoped for a big announcement this week. >> there was disappointment in singapore tuesday, negotiations for the trance pacific partnership, or tpp, fini

been killed the report says they were on their way to a wedding when they were mistaken for an al quaida convoy. witnesses say it was a drone attack. we will continue to follow any additional details as soon as we get them. some call eight convenience, others say it is a nuisance, on whether to allow the use of cell phones beginning today. we are live with both sides of this debate. cotton was once king of egypt, now they are struggling to break even. exclusive... former president jimmy carter reflects on the life and legacy of nelson mandela. >> that spirit of nelson mandela is embedded deeply in the heart and soul of the south africans... >> they worked side by side for freedom, now president carter talks about mandela's global impact. a revealing interview you won't see anywhere else. >> i've never heard him say, that he was grateful to the united states... >> talk to al jazeera with jimmy carter only on al jazeera america have been telling you in the san joaquim river, freeze warnings in effect. never seen too much in terms of rain. los angeles, you are going to be seeing some beauti

. >> yeah, these islamic are a group that are not affiliated with al quaida, was again, a group that did split off. this is a challenge that i don't think anybody see as military solution to, but i don't know that anyone is expect add break through starting in january. this is going to be a long process. the dilemma here is that the conflict in some fashion could continue for years. perhaps even a decade. and so this is going to be a long difficult challenge to try to not only stop the fighting but then try to figure out how to gradually bring stability to syria, and then move towards a new kind of government. on tuesday, deputy national security advisor suggested that islamic extremists grouped that their success, could actually help bring a coalition together to end it. he said this is a quote, the russians have a profound interest in avoiding the emergence of an extreme i syria. on its face it seems very contradictory. >> i think obviously they have to go. is then able you are able to reform a government that can deal with the islamic -- the growth inside of syria. but part of thi

says both men were members of al quaida, two men from saudi arabia were sent home early. as president obama ramps up efforts to close the controversial facility. just a day after the obama administration embarrassed russia by announcing that now the president obama nor vice president bide listen be attending the winter lick pims in sochi, and that the u.s. government delegation would be led by outspoken gays and lesbians. the president is now on something of a term offensive. he can never be accused of hiding from the press. this is another four hour media marathon, allowing the rug leader a golden opportunity. he has already spent minute than tell years in jail, it is a serious punishment. his mother is ill, and i think bearing in mind those circumstances, it's possible to make that decision. and i will soon sign an order about his pardon. >> and earlier, still more good news. just two days ago, putin offered $15 billion of state investment to it's troubled ukraine, a bail out to save victor's floundering economy from bankruptcy, and apparently, no strings attached appar

killing many al quaida commanders with tough group remains active in the south, where it enjoys tribal protection. there's been a large explosion. opposite national oil company headquarters. the company in central nigeria, all attackers opposite the oil company went up in flames. not clear at this stage where there are any casualties. >> gunman have shot dun an american teacher. it happened while the man was out runnin running in e eastern city. the imagine cut chemistry, no one has claimed responsible for the attack. six people are dead and several others wounded. was attacked on wednesday, suicide bombers and armed fighters attacked the compound. the gun battle with police, no group has said that it carried out the attack. >> now there are more syrians living in the jordanian province than jordanians. the influx is worrying resident that is say the refugee crieses is maiming them poorer and frustrated. >> the government says this is causing infrastructure to crumble, and that's significant funds are required to meet additional demand for services like water, sanitation, and electrici

orr join the taliban and al quaida. >> afghans living in taliban controlled areas say they have to joinher side of the fighting to be guaranteed a reliable paycheck. as the country bases for foreign troops, the economy is already shrinking. >> it is people like this who most at risk for any downturn. they are just trying to find any daily work to support their families here. some have lost jobs that they previously had with the international community here. others are simply frying to survive, what could be one of their toughest years yet. >> many have come from rural areas joining this desperate crowd. he took us from his home where his wife and two small children wait for him every day, hoping he returns with food. >> sometimesky make $2, sometimes $4. >> for those like has rat, the phrase 2014 has become a frightening event everyone talks about, but few understand. >> at the place where we stand around for work, everybody talking about 20/10/14. but i don't know when this 2014 is. is it in a month? ten days time. i don't have a clue. the businessmen hide their money, the investors st

a heartbreaking plea for freedom from an american held by al quaida, 72-year-old warren in captivitythan two years speaks in a president asking to negotiate his release. he said he is worried he has been forgotten. in egypt signs of new trouble. 23 people have been arrested with links to the controversial egypt brotherhood. when they declared the group a terrorist organization. criminalizing its membership and it's activities. that moves give the interim government to crack down on an increasingly more powerful party. there's not much work in the absolutelies now, one loan woman and a child visit a welfare city. the need is there, but everyone else is now too afraid to come. >> they run a medical clinic classes to struggling students and unemployed. >> the terrifying thing is that some donors gave us blankets for the poor people, there's blankets are still here, but the people are still outside freezing where's the fairness in that? where are the terrorism in giving out blankets or is it in letting people die of cold? >> the group is all but shut down, they won't reveal the name, afr

provings in yemen, the report says they were on their way to a wedding when her mistaken for an al quaida convoy. also more than 40 people are dead following clashing in northern yemen, sunni muslims and shiite rebels battled each other today. the clashes began when the conservative sunnies took over a mountain yous area near the boarder. the fire chief of staff for senator lamar alexandar was due in federal court today for suspected child pornography. the last decade working for the republican congressman, he was arrested only charges of possession, and distribution of child pornography. similar of the one that crashed into a scottish pub. nine people were killed in the crash including the pilot and two lives onboard. >> a lot happening around the world today. >> thank you very much. >> you are welcome. >> shipping activity is a benchmark of economic strength and early indications show that this year it is way up. s that holiday season is in full tilt, and millions of packages are being mailed all the way in the run up to christmas. al jazeera has more from world port in louisville kentu