i'm shiulie ghosh, the top stories. we are getting reports that the united nations peacekeeper, and two civilians have been killed in mali in the northern town of kidal. gunmen fired rockets and shells in the dawn attack. >> the nigerian based armed group boko haram has pledged allegiance to islamic state of iraq and levant. more than 50 people were killed in attacks across the north-east. >> the iraqi army continues its push to retake tikrit from i.s.i.l. on saturday. troops liberated the town east of the city >>> representatives of libya's two factions agreed to form a unity government and will start the reconciliation process. we have this report. >> reporter: libyan rival factions met face to face for the first people. it's a step forward in a long please started by the united nations to end months of fighting among libya's divided government. one based in tobruk and the other in tripoli. >> we have come to an agreement. this is a step bringing the libyans toot. the two factions great to form a national unity govern

-g shiulie ghosh in doha. mixing technology with fashion. manufactures of smart watches make a major push in the market. soldiers from niger and chad have joined the fight against boko haram in nigeria. recaptured the town of damasak. crossing the border into borno state on saturday. this is latest offensive inside nigeria. on friday the african union introived theapproved the force of nations. the joint force has made great progress so far. bring us up to date on the latest fighting. >> absolutely a lot of progress has been achieved by troops from chad niger also the nigerian army is claiming victory over boko haram from a lot of areas. attacking boko haram positions. so the latest offensive against boko haram by chad and niger is a good report. at least within the nigerian border so they can launch a major offensive against the group. it was thought to be a major nigerian problem until boko haram started expressing its ideas into cameroon, establishing base he there. of recent last month and early this month we have seen how boko haram fig

. >>> welcome back, i'm shiulie ghosh, let's remind you of the top stories libya's national oil company declared itself unoperational. production has been shut down because of escalating violence. tripoli airport has been hit aair strikes. china's revised the growth forecasts downwards. the premier has been addressing leaders at the national people's congress saying exports have dropped off. people have been encouraged to buy locally made goods. and attack on the ambassador to south korea. mark lip ets was slashed in the face. pyongyang said it was deserved. >>> regional leaders made thursday a deadline for leaders to reach agreement. we have this report from juba. >> this woman can't talk about her father not without vaking up. a pastor was shot dead in juba. her family never found her body. she has a message for political leaders. >> the leaders, what they need to do is look at the innocent blood, who voted for them. they need to look at what they are losing and the citizens, and the loss the country is going through. >> the president riek machar and salva kiir are expected to sign an

i'm shiulie ghosh. the headlines - a united nations peacekeeper and two civilians have been killed at an attack at a u.n. base in mali. a spokeswoman told us that gunmen fired rockets and shovels on a compound in kidal. boko haram is the largest group to pledge allegiance. they made the announcement hours after more than 50 people were killed in attacks across maiduguri. a first comprehensive report into the disappearance of mh370 revealed that the underwater beacon battery had expired. it's a year since the passenger jet went missing, passengers and crew on board. i.s.i.l. continues to destroy iraq's cultural heritage. the ancient city is the latest site to be demolished. the city's more than 2,000 years old, it's a unites coe world heritage -- u.n.e.s.c.o. world side. i.s.i.l. fighters luted and bulldozed ancient buildings. the second largest city under i.s.i.l.'s control - fighters destroyed statues and carvings at the museum. a middle east analyst says i.s.i.l.'s interpretation of islam is unaccepta

stay with us. >>> welcome back i'm shiulie ghosh. the top stories - people prepare to march to oppose the death of boris nemtsov. the government dismisses accusations it was behind the killing >>> more than 1,100 died in iraq last month. 611 civilians were among the dead baghdad the most violent city >>> palestinians in gaza protest an egyptian court to declare hamas a terrorist organization. they have been ruling and setting dangerous precedence. >> estonians go to the polls. they were worried about the relationship with neighbouring russia the center right reform party is expected to retain power. a quarter of estonia's population is russian speaking. moscow could use ukraine's example and forment instability in the country. >> votes are being counted after an election aimed at bringing political instability. the poll was called after the prime minister accused the deputy of trying to stage a coup. >> they arrived, securing the booths booths early. they hope by casting boats it will be the end of the upheaval. >> there has been a s

i'm shiulie ghosh in doha. our top stories. boko haram pledge allegiance to i.s.i.l. hours after at least three bomb blasts kill over 50 people in north-eastern nigeria. a year on from the disappearance of malaysia airlines flight mh370, an emergency underwater beacon battery fires. >> the willingness to speak out for what is right.

. >>> welcome back, you're watching al jazeera, i'm shiulie ghosh >>> regional soldiers have helped to secure towns crossing the border on saturday >>> a request by abd-rabbu mansour hadi to host talks has been agreed to to find a solution to yemen. it's not sure if the houthis will take part the in the negotiations. greece is pushing for nor rescue loans at a meeting of the u.n. finance minister. they are insisting on a detailed programme from athens before releasing more funds. the greek government faces a cash crisis within weeks if it fails. >>> more planes belonging to libya's recognised government reportedly attacked the last functioning airport. it is controlled by a rival government base in tripoli. fighting between the two killed hundreds. many of the victims came from misrata, 200km east of tripoli. >> reporter: this family is in mourning. they lost two of their sons. abdul was killed in fighting at tripoli's airport in july. and their other son, a doctor died in december treating the wounded at a hospital when it was shelled. >> this shelling of hospitals, food stores and wa