again, four armed men entering an apartment building in the western city of gent.e blocked off a wide area in and around this apartment building for right now. they say it was unclear certainly what the intention was. but nbc news has confirmed that federal police have taken over on the ground there in dealing with the situation. locals are being asked to stay indoors as the situation is unclear. so, we give this to everybody with the caveat that we do not know if any of this is related. certainly could be just a coincidence at this point, but interesting that it is happening in this time frame. >> and i think also because of the sensitivity of the nature, i think authorities are not going to take any chances. we have absolutely no reason to believe they are connected, but authorities in belgium have been dealing with, again, very similar issues to what we are seeing in australia in the sense that they had foreign fighters go and join isis. we don't know if this is terrorism related. but given the nature of what we're waking up to this morning, i can assure you a l

cities in america and throughout the world in the eastern part of the united states and even the western cities are developing subway systems and transit systems that move people quickly to the parts of city we're one of the density one it is interesting we should have had had one hundred years ago. >> thank you commissioner fong. >> this item is one sort of for me, the fun part of sitting over on the commission to think about the future but to preserve the charm and history of san francisco i think an underground network solves both of those issues in my opinion if san francisco wants to move away from a kerosene restrict city this is important the cities paris and new york and hong kong what separates us as commissioner antonini mentioned this is an underground network i know it's expensive us thinking about 2050 but for san francisco survival that's what we need are that i want to pick up on the fisherman's wharf benefit district by the way, who was voted the best in san francisco number of employees that work at fisherman's wharf and the all the hotels and restaurants we enjoy a large perce

says one person has been pronounced clinically dead after a car plowed into a holiday home in the western city it's one of three attacks that have taken place since saturday. >> patrolling france's most popular street, the government says there is no cause for panic, but it is tightening it's existing security operation after tuesday's emergency cabinet meeting the prime minister announced between 200, and 300 extra soldiers are being deployed. >> this series of incidents is shocking and legitimately gived rise and concern. we want to protect and reassure the french, and face them that all the services are safe or mobilized. >> the most recent came on monday night, in the western city where a driver plowed into a christmas market, injurying ten people before reportedly stabbing himself in the chest. one of whom was declared clinically dead on tuesday. france're interior says the attacker was unstable, and this eyewitness dismissed rumors he shouted god is great. >> no, no, he didn't say that. i said that to myself. like god help us, so there is no massacre. >> a similar incident happened the d

heated protest tonights in one mid western city, echoing tensions across the country. you are able to meet the police chief making waves with his tough-talking approach to bridging the racial divide. he is not one to tiptoe around touchy subjects as i took to the streets to go with him and his men in blue. as we look at race, justice in america. >> nice to see you. >> he's the police chief who is not afraid to speak his mind. >> if some of of the people good a good god damn about the people in the community, i would take them more seriously. >> so outspoken, his e moeshlly charged tirade went viral. >> 80% of my homicide victims every year are african-american. >> wet, edward has his own ferguson to contend with it. an an unarmed man shot 14 times bay cop. and this man, derek williams, arrested and cuff in the back of a squad car, struggling to breathe. please sir, i can't breathe. >> dying in police custy. so reminiscent of the "i can't breathe" outrage that is sweeping the country. but the accusations of police brutality may surprise you. >> a lot of people want to t

president was speaking after a man deliberately drove a van into a crowded christmas market in a western city and that injured ten people. hugh schofield is following events in paris. i asked him what the government is saying. >> well, don't panic, as you say, and also don't jump to any conclusions. i think the government is very mindful of how easy it is, and natural it is maybe to link these three attacks and give them all some islamist link. but it's certainly true that on the face of it, the last attack, the one that happened monday evening does not appear on the face of it to have any islamist links at all. the man who drove the van into the crowd in the christmas market, it seems is somebody from the village, it doesn't seem that he has any links with islamism at all. it looks like he's a man with psychological problems who may be in a kind of copycat way followed the day before, which might have had islamist connections in dijon. but this last attack does not seem to be in any way terrorist related, very much a psychological problem, as far as we know. but that is part of the problem,

the latest attack took place on monday at the christmas market in a western city when the man drove his van into the crowd killing one and injuring nine others before being arrested. the day before it was a different town, but the same technique. a man shouting god is great in arabic cloud his vehicle into a group of pedestrians injuring 13. three police officers were stabbed before he was shot dead. they both had long histories of mental illness. copycat or not, now all of france is on high alert. >> police patrols will be dispatched in places that are most frequented him alike city centers, shopping areas, train stations, and other transport venues. 200-300 extra military personnel will also be dispatched in the coming hours. on a visit to the overseas french territory, president francois hollande is calling for calm not panic at home. his government is facing criticism it is minimizing the threat with more than 1000 for its nationals thought to be involved in jihad at home and abroad. >> anti-immigration protests have been gaining support in germany. 17,000 people attended the latest

the latest attack happened in the western city of nantes, where a man drove his van into people walking around the christmas market which is now been evacuated. 10 people have been injured. earlier in the day, francois hollande urged people not to panic after earlier attacks yesterday. in dijon, a man ran his car into pedestrians. he also shouted in arabic. local officials insist this was not a terrorist attack. >> this was an isolated act committed by an isolated individual who has been mentally ill for over 10 years. it is a severe and long-standing illness. he has been accepted more than a hundred times to psychiatric units. >> the day before, saturday, a man in a town in central france also used the phrase before attacking 2 police officers with a knife. coalition forces have carried out a series of airstrikes against the islamic state group in syria and iraq. the u.s. army says six units of fighters were destroyed along with a weapons factory. on the ground in iraq, kurdish forces are leading the fight to retake a city they lost in a surprise attack in august. >> and operation to r

least ten people who have been killed in two suicide bombings those explosions taking place in the western city'll bring you more details as they come to us. >>> still ahead for you here on al jazeera, australia revives a controversial immigration law that critics call a shattering blow for ally sum seekers. plus -- >>> two, one, and lift off. at down. >> better late than never. nasa launches a rocket that one day could take us to mars. ♪ teach for america is supposed to educate poor children. >> schools where kids need grade teaching the most. >> can unprepared teachers make a difference? >> why are we sending them teachers with 5 weeks of training? >> the cast sytem is alive and well in america >> a city divided >> this is the third shooting in 24 hours in baltimore >> raveged by violence... > for any black community it's always been a recession >> can a community break the cycle? >> the way the game is rigged... they can't win... >> fault lines, al jazeera america's hard hitting... >> today they will be arrested... >> ground breaking... they're firing canisters of gas at us... emmy award win

. >> reporter: the most resent incident came monday night in the western city where a driver plowed intoas market injuring ten people before reportedly stabbing himself in the chest. store holders wore arm bands to honor the victim and one declared clinically dead on tuesday and the interior minister said the attacker was psychologically unstable and he shouted god is great in aerobic. >> no, no, he didn't say that. i said that to myself like god help us so there is no massacre. >> reporter: a similar incident happened the day before in eastern france and a male driver arrested and had a long history of mental illness and the incident not linked to terrorism but antiterrorism investigators are looking into events last saturday in a central city of tool where a convert to islam stabbed three police officers before being shot dead. i'm barber with al jazeera. >>> protesters in madrid voiced anger about proposed new laws aimed to toughen spain immigration. and activists marched to the senate building where politicians are set to vote on the so called citizen security law and it would allow

one person has been pronounced clinically dead after a car plowed into a holiday crowd in the western citynd one of three attacks that have taken place in the country since saturday. and we report. >> reporter: the message from the french government is there is no cause for panic but after tuesday's emergency cabinet meeting prime minister announced up to 300 extra soldiers will be deployed on the streets during christmas holidays and comes after three apparently unrelated incidents in various parts of the country. >> translator: even if there is no link between these events, i understand the worries of our party when confronted with shocking pictures and the victims' pain and people seriously injured and others wounded and in shock. strong and legitimate worries are surfacing. in reaction to in the government should show solidarity to those injured or traumatized. >> reporter: the most resent happened monday where a driver plowed in a christmas market before stabbing himself in the chest and one of the victims is reportedly clinically dead and interior minister said he was psychologically

you can get quinces of the western side of the city through -- glimpes of the western side of city throughada accessible. it has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a warm day. walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls. it is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each other's company, and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around the lake, floating under the bridges, past the pavilion and waterfall. for a quiet getaway, it makes for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue, this grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring your family, and bring the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the part is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy this base and the history behind it. the diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. it reminds us of what san francisco initially was. >> this is a section for dogs and ple

city, is in.s. heartland. no westerner has been here since they took over. he found them entrenching a brutal bureaucracy, apparently unperturbed by the threat of air strikes. shia muslims fled in terror. everyone left must abide by strict shari'a law. he found women virtually invisible, forced to cover their entire bodies. men are even instructed on how to position themselves when they pray. now safely back home, he told me of a terrifying trip. >> i thought i would meet a brutal terrorist group, and i met a brutal country. the leaders are fighters of a very brutal and very powerful country. >> reporter: in mosul, he heard the police no longer need to carry out violent punishments. fear, it seems, is a powerful deterrent. the local police chief claimed that mosul was the most powerful place on earth. managing to get paperwork from the so-called office of the caliph promising his safety. >> i had the impression that they want to show that their islamic state is working. >> reporter: he saw how they're pumping out propaganda. >> these are new brochures, which

quarter final between western city wonders, match should have been called off, mexican side azul scored twice in extra time to bee win the game 3-nil to sep a game on tuesday. >>> part time footballers are 180 minutes away from being crowned world champions. stunned the states of algeria. the new zealand state first from oceania, will meet argentina on wednesday. >> semi pro, amateur team, however you want to call it. we are not professional. we haven't conceded a goal in two games and we ignite both teams from everything more than three or four clear chances, not even that made. so again i think it's a great -- this is a great tribute for the work that the club itself does. a club with a lot of volunteers. >> two pakistan hockey players have been suspended by the fih for making lewd gestures at indian fans, after pakistan had beaten indian players, the two layers had been given a one game ban meaning they'll miss sunday's final against germany which pakistan lost 2-nil. decision came a few hours after india's hockey president slammed the decision by the fih. >> fih will not be seen as

the explosions happened in the western city.nesses say the bodies of the victimser with scattered around the blast site. >>> hundreds of people have been taking part in anti-government protests across egypt. security forces detained a number of protesters. demonstrators came out in several towns and cities after friday prayers. tensions are particularly high after the acquittal of former president mubarak in the deaths of protesters. >>> meanwhile a local egyptian channel has aired an audio recording it says is of top military commanders. the leaks are said to be from the office of al-sisi who was defense minister at the time. >> reporter: a pro-muslim brotherhood tv channel has broadcast what it says are leaked audio recordings of abdul al-sisi's top military aids. the aids can be heard discussing interfering in the proceedings against morsi. the tv channel maintains that the recordings reveal a number of generals discussing ways to deceive the public and courts over the whereabouts of morsi. morsi was president at the time and

the most recent incident happened on monday in the western city of noms where a drive ploughed into a cruz market before stabbing himself in the chest. a victim is clinically dead. france's interior ministry says the attacker was psychologically unstable. a similar incident happened in france. the city's prosecutor said the attacker who shouted "god is great", had a lock history of meant am illness. saturday, a man stabbed three police officers in the central city before being shot dead. anti-terrorism investigators made an inquiry into that attack >>> two bombings in northern nigeria killed 32 people and wounded more. an explosion struck a market while a car bomb was detonated. we have this report from the capital abuja. >> this is the aftermath of the explosion. it happened at a busy market and came without warning, killing and wounding dozens. around 120km away another device is detonated. this time at a bus station. at the time the place was packed with travellers. many of those that died were burnt beyond recognition. dozens were injured. >> various degrees of injuries. in fact,

gorbachev, let us work to bring the eastern and western parts of the city closer together so that all the inhabitants of all berlin can enjoy the benefits that come with life in one of the great cities of the world. to open berlin still further to all europe, east and west, let us find ways of making commercial air service to berlin more convenient, more comfortable and more economic. we look to the day when west berlin can become one of the chief aviation hubs in all central europe. with our french and british partners, the united states is prepared to help bring international meetings to berlin. it would be only fitting for berlin to serve as the site of united nations meetings or world conferences on human rights and arms control, or other issues that call for international cooperati cooperation. there is no better way to establish hope for the future than to enlighten young minds. and we would be honored to sponsor summer youth exchanges, culture events, and other programs for young berliners from the east. our french and british friends, i'm certain, will do the same. and it is m

the gaza strip struggling to get back on its feet after israel's offensive this year >>> libya's western city of misrata has been hit by air strikes as violence continues between rival governments. forces loyal to the tobruk government carried out the air offensive after the rebel group tried to seize the port. there were no reports of casualties. >>> we are approaching a grim anniversary. in a few hours three al jazeera journalists would have been imprisoned in egypt for a full year peter greste, mohamed fadel fahmy and baher mohamed were arrested on december the 19th 2013. they were falsely accused and convicted of aiding the outlawed muslim brotherhood and danking egypt's reputation abroad. they say they were simply doing their jobs as journalists and are appealing against their convictions. six other al jazeera employees were falsely accused and convicted in their absence >>> press freedom is said to be at its worse levels in more than a decade. the 2013 index found 66 journalists have been killed. covering conflict in places like syria, iraq and ukraine. more than 200 journalists have be

we begin today's show in pakistan, where people in the north western city of peshawar are burying their dead after a taliban attack at a school killed at least 145 people, including 132 children in the , taliban's deadliest attack to date. according to the pakistani army, tuesday's attack was carried out by seven taliban attackers against the army public school, which both military and civilian girls and boys attend. one of the surviving students described the scene of the attack . >> as soon as the firing started, our teacher made us sit in a corner and told us to lower our heads. when theut one hour, firing subsided, army personnel came to rescue us. we saw friends that had been shot. some data, some injured. blood spilled all over the place. >> prime minister nawaz sharif has declared three days of mourning and convened a meeting of all parliamentary parties in peshawar to discuss the response to the attack. the army has reportedly launched attacks at militants in the region. the taliban said they targeted the children of military families in retaliation for pakistan's anti-taliban c

there have been a number of raids by the police in the western city of melbourne allegedly to crackdown on people who may have had something to do with the attack on australian soil. all of this has led to australia's government about three months ago spreeing the terror threat that it declares australia to be under. that a terror event is likely to occur. we don't know, this may have nothing to dod with that, but at the moment that's the context. >> and the context is interesting, and it is relevant. we're not linking it to what has "s" happening inside the cafe. the police said they're treating it as a hostage taking but not terrorism. but this is something that is being debated in australia right now. there was already a heightened sense of tension. what can you tell us about counter terrorism legislation policy in the last few months? >> well, there has been a big crackdown by australia's government, and a lot of controversy about the legislation, that it's draconian and targets the members of the muslim community. what australia's government has done is it has right to look at more

confirmed killed, dozens wounded after taliban gunman storm a military run school in the north western city, and the school has students in grades within through ten and mess of those killed, are said to be children. army commandoes quickly arrived and exchange fire, officials say the fighting is still going on at that school. developing story again that will continue to follow out of pakistan on this tuesday morning. >>> it is 5:38 right now. we want to show you some dogs, been through a whole lot but now you a dog lover taking him under his wing and you may in the believe the connection that these two shared >>> help to make playoffs, trent cole has a broken hand, may need surgery. in the yet cleared from his broken collar bone, still out and i hear it may be until the even of the regular season. eagles lost but players didn't have any quit. >> our effort i think was always there and, you know, i don't think our team came out flat i dent think our team didn't reply with energy. we didn't execute. if they didn't have have effort and even why i we wouldn't have gotten back in to be up 24/21

do western cities face a heightened risk of attacks because of a conflict in the middle east, for example. we'll talk about this more now with david mallett. he's associate director at the melbourne school of government. i'm not sure how much you were able to listen in toto manny conditsis who represented the man that died but do you think there's enough information at this early stage to draw a direct link between what everyone is described as a crazed lone individual an larger anti-terror issues, specifically the fight in syria and iraq. >> i think that notwithstanding his attorney's description of the gunman's motives and describing him as unhinged he sounds like pretty much every individual who becomes involved in terrorist organizations over decades and different circumstances and becomes involved in political violence. you can't have a normal personality to do those so whether to lead revolutions for democracy even, i don't believe he was clinically insane. most there are suspects captured interviewed by law enforcement are not but clearly there is an incentive for individuals distu

. >> but some smaller more mid western cities, not charlotte, but i have heard great things about it, the sit that's are home to some of the most naughty people? >> yes. >> the top three, not sure, well, we'll explain what constitutes naughty, are boston, houston, and phoenix. >> yes. so now the question is where does philly fall? naughty or nice? what's your guess, ladies? >> we got to be gnawed i -- naught. >> i you know we're naught. >> i so philly is number 15 on the naughty list. just to explain there is the list was compiled by like dating website. so they asked some of their users i think what's your price. com, 23,000 people were surveyed, and asked about what seven deadly sins that they commit on consistent basis. that's how they came up with the list. so in philly, the city of brotherly love, we call ourselves, which are the seven deadly sins you think people committed on consistent basis? >> lust, glut any, wrath, envy, pride -- >> glut any. >> neither. >> what? >> no. and guess what it is? it is wrath. which is like oh, hatred, right? >> eagles fans are like, ya, relentles

death toll has wrist men that taliban attack on a military run school in the north western city, and officials say now 84 people have been killed. police say gunman entered the school which has students in grades within through ten, and then just started shooting at random. army commandos quickly arrived and exchange fire. >>> time right now 4:37. romance comes to a crashing halt in the netherlands, not once but twice, kind of a moment like this that can have a happy ending. >>> also director of frozen is now saying, let it go. >> don't do that. >> why the adults are getting an >>> welcome back. we can see some of that fog that is in many have of our area, especially our low lying areas. this is over at philly international. you may want to check if you are flying out today if there are any delays, sue will have your full forecast in just a moment. >>> taking a a look at our headlines right now at 4:40 casino workers union in atlantic city defies a company imposed deadline to withdraw it's a appeal that have would have terminated union members health insurance and pension plans as st

on pedestrians in to days. 11 people injured monday when a driver slammed into shoppers in the western city of notnans. >> a gunman in other part of the country mowed down pedestrians. a short distance from the site of the siege. the 34-year-old johnson was reportedly killed while trying to wrestle the weapon away from the gunman. victim katrina dawson honored at a separate service, the 38-year-old lawyer remembered by her husband, her children, and other loved ones. >>> republican congressman michael grimm of new york expected to plead guilty to one count of tax evasion he was indieted in on april on 20 counts of filing false tax returns, mail fraud, wire fraud, hiring undocumented workers and perjury. grimm has long insisted he did nothing wrong. he blames politics and grudges, despite his troubles, he was just re-elected to his third term in congress. no word on whether he'll step down. >> always tough to argue you did nothing wrong when you plead guilty. >> this is true. >> we'll wait to hear what he has so say. or if you have as many things against you as grimm did. >> and he famously

you can catch glimpses of the western side of the city that make this hilltop a romantic look out. for public transit, i take the n train. the lad the ad -- lake is ada accessible. watch many ducks swans, and siegel's. -- seagulls. it is a great place to stroll and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around a lake going under the bridges, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. for a quiet getaway, making for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue this growth is the place to where you're hiking boots, bring the family and the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for a dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history. the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city concrete streets cars we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily.

western suburbs center city, speed sensors high up in the the 50's n delays in new jersey or delawarelays for mass transit nicole. >>> next update 8:25. up next this morning, a look at more unique venues hosting new years eve count down. more local news and weather on the e new years eve on the cw when i woke up in the hospital i didn't realize where i was. seven out of ten people who contract bacterial die within 24 hours. i had a small still voice that told me to proclaim the blood of jesus. out there there are people who need to know the healing power of god. you truly want to know god heals? try him for yourself. see him show up and do great things for you. it is 2015 in eastern australia. >> we are looking live at fire works lighting upside knee harbor. an estimated 1.6 party goers have been watching pyrotechnic , tapped by a grand finally. the australia is in three time zones. there it is. >> right on schedule 8:00 o'clock our time straight up, midnight their. >> how about that. >> wow. >> beautiful. >> it is underway: they put on a great show year after year. >> they really do.

it doesn't matter where you are going whether you are around center city, western suburbs, king of prussia, in delays in, problems beautiful outside. ninety-five is same story. this is i-95 southbound direction right around cottman avenue moving well no delays even just yet around the construction zones which is even better because that is where volume usually starts. speed sensors are reflective of great news on all of our majors. i-95 schuylkill, traveling on 476, the roosevelt boulevard northeast extension pennsylvania turnpike i can dough right down the list, new jersey and delaware included all looking really nice. however traveling in gilbertsville we have a down pole associated from an earlier accident, philadelphia avenue at park lane. be mindful of that. construction project in new jersey southbound on 295 right around black horse pike from the black horse pike rather to the 42 freeway. traffic in that southbound direction just watch out for guys and girls in the hard hats ukee. >> vittoria, thank. >>> indonesia search teams cezannear has identified what appears to be large parts

a steady stream of protesters disrupted traffic on new york city's western highway for a second night. earlier the most peaceful demonstrations took a turn in times square where police made several arrests. others rallied for eric garner at the site of the staten island ferry with a march in the street. >> enough is enough. our people are getting murdered every day and i'm just sick and tired of it. >> reporter: anger over a grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer daniel pantaleo in eric garner's death continues to spill over to other cities across the nation. thousands of people of all nations pushed for change at boston's christmas tree lighting. >> we need to get the message across. >> reporter: officer pantaleo testified before the grand jury for two hours about what happened here in july when he took garner down as cameras rolled. he maintains it was not a choke hold he was using but a maneuver he learned at the police academy. >> is that, in fact, within the framework of what we teach our officers in terms of how do you take down a person you're attempting to arre

traveling in either treks westbound this shot around city avenue or eastbound throughout your westernuburbs or around center city maybe traveling around walt whitman bridge, up and over the bridge heading into new jersey. it is great. bridges as well as our majors are high up with speed sensors in the the 50's, 46 on i-95 but still looking right there 52 traveling on 295 in new jersey. it is just good news. however on the new jersey turnpike southbound just before route 322 we have an accident situation there so be mindful of that. >>> police say a man tried to run down officers with his car in drexel hill was shot and killed yesterday have afternoon. it happen in drexel hill. joseph pacini posted threats on line. when police tried to arrest him they tried to run him over. authorities say pacini had mental health issues. >>> police are investigating a shooting in bridgeton cumberland county this morning there is a large police presence there and we are working to confirm details on that situation. >>> search teams have collect more items and recovered more bodies but rough weather has

murdered in edmonton and police say it is the worst mass murder to ever take place in that western canadian citythe bodies at three separate crime scenes. they say a man with a lengthy criminal record killed six adults and two young children and then took his own life. detectives say this was all the result of domestic violence. >> it took three years but a suspected rapist is back in philadelphia to face justice. 39-year-old robert palin is accused of beating and raping three women in pennypack park back in 2010 and 2011. police described these attacks as vicious. >> he immediately just took advantage knocked this woman unconscious, removed their clothing while they were -- and continued beating them to the point where they had injuries, fractures and multiple facial injuries. >> investigators had dna from the 2011 attack. they got a hit from a national database nine mog when palin was arrested in wisconsin. he pleaded guilty there to raping and trying to kill a woman he met online. he's now being held on $10 million bail in philadelphia. >> the california woman and her boyfriend received a str

doesn't matter where you are traveling, western suburbs, center city philadelphia, maybe traveling montgomeryount i am, traveling 309, right around the pa turnpike, no problems there, as well. so just have a loft good news, great way to start your friday morning commute. traveling on any of the majors, speed censors are still high up into the 50's, 55 average being on the blue route, 59, even 50 on the schuylkill. traveling in new jersey, delaware, all good news, and no delays for mass transit. erika? >> all right, thank you, vittoria. it is a special day here at cbs-3, we're collecting toys for deserving children as part of our 26th annual "joy of sharing". the salvation army will be here to except new, unwrapped toys, starting at about just 15 minutes. at pat ciarrocchi shows you, the need may be great, but the gratitude is even greater. it was days before christmas, and the salvation army "joy of sharing" toy shop is open for business. cookie monster, among toys galor, all going to children who de is her after little extra christmas. last year, 24,000 children found gifts, thanks to the sa

four armed me have entered an apartment in the western belgium city of gent. police blocked off a perimeter in the area. two years into the incident, unclear what the reasons behind it are. no information available about the armed men, who entered the apartment block or whether they have taken hostages. big police operation, it says, set up in a working class neighbourhood to keep bystanders away from that scene. armed men in an apartment block surrounded by police in the belgium town of ghent >>> the former u.s. vice president dick cheney again defended brutal interrogation techniques which the c.i.a. used during his time in office. chain made no distinction between approved enhanced techniques and those that wept beyond what the white house had authorised. the comments came after the u.s. released a report last week on enterdags techniques used against inmates worldwide. here is kristen saloomey. >> former vice president chain and other officials face tough questions over the c.i.a.s enhanced interrogation techniques. new details have been coming out of the

connection but prioritizing to make sure we do all of those i think that the important that the western side of the city gets that faster transit connection as well and do at least a good service that work well but i know that geary brt has been on the agenda for a long time i don't feel like i know where that is going. >> the more gentle answer really came in the last slide a number of processes underway or starting to feed into that this is where the perspire insulin happens it is looking at where the growth needs on our high ridership corridors looking at 2040 will our capacity strategy will feed into that and that will start to prioritize the city's needs that will feed into the regional transportation plan geary brt is advancing we're going this month to the ta for the ta commission for a funding request we have a near term improvements strategy that will bring the improvements and advances that the full brt build out we'll start seeing improvements in the next year within the full project provided we'll identify the funding to follow it does have a pretty big unfunded component and every other goo