yingluck shinawatra was a very successful vote getter. she represents her brother, the funder of the party, and by trying to neutralize her and she goes to prison and she may well go into exile, that really changes things. if they do move it's difficult with the military in charge and it certainly won't happen immediately. >> jonathan head in bangkok. >>> let's pick up on the business news. aaron's with me now. it's a topsy-turvyier world in the euro zone. >> yes, the financial markets, i tell you what they barely had the time to celebrate. yesterday, thursday's news of that big european bazooka, the big stimulus package by the european central bank, because now their attention turns once again, greece is the word to greece, which is threatening to plunge the eurozone back into crisis. because on sunday greeks go to the poles to elect a new governor. and the left wing opposition elects a super sexy alexi, and the syriza party are widening their lead in the opinion polls. they have promised to abandon the austerity measures imposed by the

welcoming celebration between those that supported the yingluck shinawatra government. impeachment could be it in gaol. it's a test for thailand's reconciliation process. it's a dilemma. on the one hand, they had to come up with answers or goods. i arrived at the post. the government ceased power. corruption, they say, they have to come up with the proof. >> reporter: if the government feels it has the proof. it can impeach yingluck shinawatra, and can take it to the next level, criminal charges. if this happens, reconciliation in the deep political divide in thailand would likely be erased >>> seen electronics giant samsung is making a show in las vegas. they introduced new tvs and smartphones during the event, and its chief executive gave the keynote. it's been reported now. >> reporter: it is the big annual party, consumer electronics show. showcasing the gadgets set to become part of daily life. among the giants, samsung launching a new range of internet enabled tvs, operating on the samsung system. the chief executive making clear in the keynote that his and other

welcoming celebration between those that supported the yingluck shinawatra government. impeachment could be it in gaol. it's a test for thailand's reconciliation process. it's a dilemma. on the one hand they had to come up with answers or goods. i arrived at the post. the government ceased power. corruption they say, they have to come up with the proof. >> reporter: if the government feels it has the proof. it can impeach yingluck shinawatra and can take it to the next level, criminal charges. if this happens, reconciliation in the deep political divide in thailand would likely be erased >>> seen electronics giant samsung is making a show in las vegas. they introduced new tvs and smartphones during the event, and its chief executive gave the keynote. it's been reported now. >> reporter: it is the big annual party, consumer electronics show. showcasing the gadgets set to become part of daily life. among the giants samsung launching a new range of internet enabled tvs, operating on the samsung system. the chief executive making clear in the keynote that his and other comp

yingluck shinawatra faces corruption linked to a rice subsidy government her government launched. the idea is to control prices. i insist that the team of the government aches to help the poor people in the gaps between the rich and the poor. the programme failed and she is accused of corruption within the programme. her critics say she knew it was failed but put the programme through. >> one of the goals of the government is to bring the people of thailand back together. pointing reconciliation between those, those that fought to kick yingluck shinawatra out of office. it could put her in dilemma. it's a test for thailand's reconciliation process. they had to come up with some answers and some goods. they deposed the government who seized power and ruling in a military regime. they say corruption had to come up with the proof. >> if the government feels it has that proof, it can impeach yingluck shinawatra, ensuring she will never run for office again, and may make it to the next level, for criminal charges. >> this happens. any progress in reconciliation in the divide will most

if will convene for the vote. 132 of them need to vote yes for yingluck shinawatra. what could happen a minimum she'll be barred. her political life coming to a cause. pause. it could be a pan for life on the line in the months to come. >> it's a broader question. those that support the party, the red shirts will they come out if the impeachment goes forward. party officials have not called for members to come out. will we see a vote on friday? >>> the recent attacks in paris and france prmptd widespread condemnation. french soldiers have been guiding mosques and synagogues. many in the muslim jewish communities feared a backlash as nadim barker reports. >> in paris they are talking about training french imams, what is on all the guests minds are the attacks that they are having on the muslim population. people have been feeling that that's a tsunami, many me with a beard or head scarf are not going out. muslim monitoring groups say 116 anti-muslim incidents have been report including 28 attacks on mosque, and day to day abuse is on the rise. >> reporter: this parisi

. >> former prime minister yingluck shinawatra. mainly because she hasn't held this position for months well back before the coup took place back in may. also the attorney general says he will pursue criminal charges based on the same reasons she was impeached on friday, now if if she's convicted in that criminal case she could be banned or the life from politics but more so she could spend ten years. a preliminary of ten years behind bars. obviously moving forward her legal team is going to battle. but what does that mean in the mill mill 30 government's promise to get back to a democratic society. >> the mother of one of two japanese men held hostage has asked for assistance, demanded a ransom for knowledge him and the deadline has already passed. >> john kerry is in london for talks with leaders of 21 other countries, pledging more support to the iraqi government including training for sol soldiers. are are iraqi prime minister haider al-abadi welcomes assistance. >> i'm glad, this is quite important for the iraqi people and ver

. >>> former thai prime minister yingluck shinawatra has been found guilty of dereliction of duty. the duty bans jing luck from political activity for five years. and another setback at the fukushima daiichi plant. the operator cannot keep the schedule for dealing with the buildup of tainted water. >>> japan's prime minister has seen the deadline to free two nationals taken by islamic state pass. members of his administration assume they had until 2:50 p.m. on friday japan time to pay a ransom. and they've been casting a wide net looking for help. the video emerged online tuesday showing a purported member of islamic state threatening to kill two hostages. he demanded $200 million in ransom within 72 hours to save their lives. abe has been urging his cabinet members to do all they can to secure the release of kenji goto and haruna yukawa. a japanese official went to jordan to help handle the hostage crisis. he referred to islamic state's criticism of japan's assistance to the middle east. >> translator: we haven't changed our stance. our assistance is for nonmilitary projects. the

. >>> and the troubles pile up for thailand's ousted prime minister yingluck shinawatra. how will her supporters react? >>> and archgentina's prosecutor suggest a cover-up was foul play, not suicide. >>> aaron's here with all the business including a look at one of the big themes at this year's power fest at davos. >> yes. money makes the world go around. what they don't tell you, there'll be no money without trade. the global economy faces an uncertain future and sluggish growth. we'll be asking the big boss of the world trade organization what he thinks can be done to get things back on track. >> a very warm welcome to gmt. it's midday in london 7:00 p.m. in bangkok, and 3:00 in the afternoon in riyadh where the middle east's most powerful monarchy is in transition. at the age of 90 after weeks of illness, king abdullah bin anbu dal zooez is about to change. he's succeeded by salman, his half brother. our world affairs correspondent mike wooldridge, has been following developments in riyadh. >> translator: the official announcement from the royal court. king abdullah wa

former prime minister yingluck shinawatra allowed this and programmers have filmed on this case. they'll change yingluck shinawatra's name but there'll be little doubt who the story is about. >> translation: this series might help people. but to change the attitude or behaviour, we need more. it will depend how people connect with the characters. for most thais there may be a disconnect. they see them as escapism. so corruption - it may take more than a well-and choreographed fight scene >>> time for the sports news now. here is farah. >> thank you so much. the coach of congo's football team has criticized the organization surrounding the african cup of nations. the tournament got under way in equatorial guinea on saturday two months after being awarded host right after morocco withdraw due to ebola. a lack of beds and running water was complained at and that's not all that angered the coach. >> when we go to the stadium, it takes 12 minutes. today in the bus, it took 65 minutes. they put us in the crowd, in the vehicle traffic. >> andy richardson was in for the opening games and

. >>> the former thai prime minister yingluck shinawatra is accused of corruption of a rice program costing billions of dollars. >>> the european union is seeking a explanation from turkey thousands have people have had to be rescued from drifting vessels that have been left stranded in the mediterranean sea. live in the mort city port city where the migrants start their perilous journey. >> good morning. more than 100,000 migrants arrived on italy's shores, but now coping with endless demand smugglers begin using cargo vessels. their journey begin in mersin. a minor interruption to what is now the year round multimillion dollar people smuggle business. anchored somewhere out there in international waters, migrants are promised there's a 100 meter long ship waiting to take them to a new life in europe. >> translator: i decided to go to europe because there is no chance of living a dignified life in other countries. arab countries have all closed their doors in our faces. i tried to go to algeria lebanon, the gulf countries but i couldn't get a vee is a to any of them. europe welcomes us. >>

. >>> thailand's interim legislature has voted to impeach former prime minister yingluck shinawatra. we go over to patchari raksawong in bangkok. >> the impeachment means that yingluck will be banned from politics for five years. she will not be able to run in parliamentary elections expected to be held as early as next year. the impeachment has anchored her supporters. nhk world has more. >> reporter: thailand's military selected assembly on industry voted 190-18 to impeach yingluck. it accuses her of dereliction of duty for having incurred losses. the former prime minister rejected the charge at thursday's hearing. she condemned the impeachment effort, saying it's politically motivated. she also said the five year ban from politics would infringe on her human rights. the impeachment relates to a scheme launched by the yingluck administration to support farmers. under the program the government purchased rice at higher than market prices. the scheme was welcomed by rural farmers. they felt they had been left behind as the rest of the country benefited from rapid economic growth. the

the assembly voted friday to im impeach yingluck shinawatra. addressed the assembly during the two-week hearing. nearly half are members of the military. the basis for the impeachment she ignored corruption in her rice policy. some observers feel it was a move to oust her from politics regardless of the process. >> impeachment is illegal since we no longer have a constitution. the military government did this for political reasons. now they are working on a criminal case. >> reporter: just before the impeachment vote took place here thailand's attorney general confirmed he will file a criminal case. if convicted she'll face at least ten years in prison and not be allowed to re-enter politics. with the news of the impeachment what of the red shirts the supporters of yingluck's party? a thai leader says they still take their queues from the party. >> they do not want to rock the vote. they want this government the military government to function because -- and to elect people just for themselves but i'm sure they are itching to come out. >> repor

yingluck shinawatra is facing a hearing on corruption.ting no time the producers scripted a programme based on this case. they'll change yingluck shinawatra's name in the episode, but there'll be little doubt who the story is about. >> translation: this series might help to increase the awareness of corruption but to change the attitude or behaviour on the issue, we need more than this. the level of viewer understanding of corruption will show how they connect with characters. >> for most there may be a disconnect. to prompt action from them and change the national perception of corruption it may take more than a well coreyo graphed fight scene >>> thailand's anticorruption commission will be turning high-profile corruption cases into books and movies. that'll do it for this half hour. i'm morgan radford. i'm back with new a minute for the 8 o'clock hour of al jazeera america. thank you for joining us. >> tuesday. from race relations to foreign policies, terrorism and the economy. >> if this congress wants to help, work with me. >> ali ve

yingluck shinawatra facing an inquiry into corruption on a programme. they'll change the name but there'll be little doubt to the thai viewers who the story is about. >> the series may help to increase the awareness of corruption. to change the attitude or behaviour on the issue, we need more than this. the level of viewer understanding of corruption will depend on how they connect with the characters. >> for most thais, there might be a disconnect since most of the soap operas have escapism and entertainment. to promote action to change the perception of corruption it may take more than a well-and choreographed fight scope. >> thailand's anticorruption commission plans to turn the country's high-profile corruption cases into books and movies. >>> next - why a city in ohio is giving birth control to birds. plus sprai paint and a concrete canvas an eyesore turned into inspiration. >>> a multi state crime spree allegedly involving two kentucky teens came to an end. dalton hayes and his 13-year-old girlfriend have been on the run for two weeks, stealing ca