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Tom good evening. Backed up by u. S. Air power, Kurdish Peshmerga forces are reported today to have seized control of the northern iraqi town of sinjar, described as one of the most american setbacks to date for the Islamic State organization, because it effectively cuts off vital jihadists. Ed by the it is expected to have a Significant Impact on the bid to free the Islamic State stronghold of mosul. Reporter marching into sinjar, just a day after launching in their offensive against the Islamic State group stronghold, peshmerga fighters said about attempting to secure the town. Peshmerga forces are now inside sinjar. They are going to patrol each and every alley of the town and drive out the Islamic State route militants. We will seize a lot of their weapons as well as many of their dead bodies. The peshmerga are in full control of the town. Reporter the Kurdish Military would support with support from u. S. Coalitionled airstrikes reached the hospital and public buildings after surrounding the city on thursday. Peshmerga fighters have also retaken key parts of a highway linking the iraqi city to 2 other islamist strongholds. Raqqa ine east, and syria to the west. Peshmerga fighters took part in the offensive joined by hundreds zidi militia. A ya u. S. Estimates that 5000 men and boys were killed by the Islamic State when they seized control of sinjar last year. Tens of thousands more were left stranded on a nearby mountain, with lack of access to food and water as they tended to escape the fighting. The u. S. Military says it is reasonably certain that a drone strike has killed a key Islamic State militant, Mohammed Emwazi. This in the syrian town of raqqa. Dubbed jihadi john, appeared in numerous gruesome videos. I want to ask you some serious questions now. Reporter he is the face of the isis propaganda machine. Jihadi john, as he came to be known, appeared in several beheading videos, with a thick london accent. The man behind the mask was identified as Mohammed Emwazi, a kuwaitiborn british citizen, in february of this year. Dr u. S. Military says its targeted a vehicle believed to emwazi. Ingo 4 militants, including a british man, were killed in thursdays attack. British Prime Minister David Cameron thanked u. S. Forces for the air raid, saying if successful, it would be a strike at the heart of the Islamic State group. Was ameron emwazi barbaric manner and was intent on mentoring many more people, so this was an active selfdefense. It was the right thing to do. Reporter among the victims believed to have been executed by emwazi journalists james. Oley, philiprance 24 crowther in washington tells us more about what officials are saying. Philip reasonable certainty from now one in because the question is how do you confirm Something Like this on the ground . The pentagon line at this point is they are reasonably certain that they killed the target. It will take some time, says the white house, to get this 100 confirmation. I guess of a death of what the white house calls it leader and strategist for the Islamic State organization. What the pentagon has told us earlier today is that they are certain that that car was hit because it was Mohammed Emwazi and who they call his worst best friend, who were traveling in the car, but they dont have 100 confirmation that it was indeed the man told jihadi john who was in the car. When we look at the details, or at least some of the sentencing that the pentagon uses in its description of what happened, it says that this worst best friend the way the pentagon describes somebody with a target at the time they say he was also killed. Also. E, note the term it shows that the pentagon is pretty much certain that the man they called jihadi john was killed in this drone strike. The pentagon goes on to say that he was the only highvalue target who was in fact targeted by that from strike yesterday. Tom Philip Crowther reporting from washington. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for suicide blast in baghdad that killed 21 people and left 21 others injured. It started as a Memorial Service was being held for a shia militia fighter, who himself was killed in a battle with islamists. At least five people were killed in a roadside bombing that struck a shia shrine. 2 weeks on from the russian plane crash on the sinai peninsula, officials in moscow say that it affected flights operated by the Egyptian National carrier, banned from flying into the national capital. The kremlin announced the suspension of russian passenger flights to egypt. A group affiliated with the Islamic State Organization Says it brought down the plane, all 224 people on board losing their lives. Funerals are being held today in their group for the 40 4 p. M. In beirut for the 44 People Killed in the twin suicide blast. The Islamic State Organization Says it was behind the bonds that targeted a busy shopping street. Reporter a day of national mourning. The residents of this suburb of beirut gathered to take in the destruction of the twin suicide bombs. Over 40 people, mainly civilians, were killed by the jihadist attacks in the shiite area of the lebanese capital. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombing. Local people say they will not be intimidated. May god never forgive the people responsible for this explosion. Whatever terrorists do, they make us feel stronger. We are not afraid. At least 200 people were killed by the explosion. The Jihadist Group had carried out attacks against hezbollah and shiite civilian areas last year. The iranianbacked under group has provided support to syrian president bashar alassad. Despite political fragmentation and instability in the lebanese government, these attacks were condemned by politicians of all stripes. This explosion is proof that those who conducted the attack are morally bankrupt take a look at the scene and what we can see as the strength of beiruts citizens. Those who live in the suburbs are people who support the resistance. ,eporter the blasts in beirut as the Islamic State group is losing ground in syria and iraq as a result of strikes from the coalition and regime forces. Some say the Jihadist Group is trying to assert its power in the region with this latest campaign of terror. Tom today marks exactly five years since the burmese kyicracy icon aung san suu was released by the military from house arrest. Now the Nobel Laureate has plenty to celebrate, although vote counting still has not finished following last weekends elections. The Electoral Commission has confirmed today that the National League for democracy has won enough seats in parliament to form a government. Ellen gains for has this report. Ellen an historic majority. Has san suu kyis nld party the 329 seats needed to control parliament. That doesnt mean it will controlled country. Under burmas system of discipline democracies, the army holds 25 of the seats and can veto any constitutional change. The military has similar influence over the executive and judicial branches, meaning any elected party effectively shares power with the army. Managing that relationship will be even more challenging, and that is the key in terms of how much latitude and space there will be for this administration to really implement its agenda. the head of the army says he is willing to meet with suu kyi when the results are in. Fromerself is banned standing could through a constitutional loophole, she says she will be above the president. She is an incredibly powerful political force. The real question will be what form does that relationship take between her and her president . That will be very important. The president will be someone who is division stature, credibility, to take up that position. The new Burmese Parliament will convene in january and is expected to choose a president the following month. Tom first there was the fifa corruption scandal. Thesenior officials from world of athletics are holding talks over russias participation in next years olympics in rio hangs in the balance. After allegations of doping on a massive scale, the Sports Ministry in moscow says it is cooperating with the investigation and in line with instructions from president putin, anyone involved in the scandal will be sacked. Now with the u. N. Climate summit meeting just 2 weeks from now, france has reinstated border checks in a bid to prevent any terror attacks or threat to public order. This was the scene of the french a sea belgiumsly and luxembourg, and obviously the borde on the border with belgium and luxembourg, similar scene. As the french capital gears up to host that u. N. Summit later on this month, per preparations are in full swing in terms of logistics and also in terms of getting the debate started. The former u. S. Vice president al gore will be hosting a 24hour televised event from the eiffel tower. That is with the goal of raising awareness about global warming. Gore is joined by french president Francois Hollande and a host of stars from across the globe. Reporter it is a far cry from the huge openair concerts that were announced at the beginning of the year, but al gore has managed to gather an impressive list of scientists, artists, and celebrities for 24 hours. It will run online with viewers invited to tune in three of the internet. Via the internet could the broadcast will move to africa, australia, asia, and the united states, before going back to paris. We will hear from the likes of elton john, morgan freeman, kofi annan, and french president Francois Hollande could the ideas to get more people talking about the climate. Al gores influence has waned since he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, but he has proven that he still has the power to pull in the big names to keep pressure on politicians for the upcoming climate negotiations in just over two weeks here in paris. Paris has handed down a twoyear suspended sentence to the former French Interior minister and 4 other officials. He served under president sarkozy and was regarded as his righthand man, accused of embezzling public funds. Suspended twoyear jail sentence. Found guilty of talking large amounts of money from police coffers. He faces a 70,000euro fine and a fiveyear ban on Holding Public office. Accused of tapping into cash funds used for Police Investigations between 2002 and 2004. At the time from he was chief of staff for nicholas sarkozy, then interior minister. Prosecutors say he played a leading role in the embezzlement scheme could his lawyers are appealing the verdict. I think it was 2 million in, most serious penalty for him, even though it may not have much impact on his career, is the ban on holding any public function. For 70 years of age from he does not want to be a civil servant, but the ruling also bans him for money in elections. Gueant was one of sarkozys closest and longest serving political allies. After helping sarkozy become president in 2007, he was widely regarded as the power behind the throne. He then became interior minister in 2011. Fridays ruling against sarkozys aide is an embarrassment for the former president , who returned to politics and has a conservative party. Corruptionself faces allegations and was briefly held in place custody last year. We will turn out right to london, where the indian Prime Minister has been visiting, on day two of a state visit to the u. K. This is the scene from when we stadium. Narendra modi spent his day at buckingham palace. Later he went to wembley stadium, absolutely packed. Normally the scene of football matches and rock concerts. The british Prime Minister was standing beside the indian Prime Minister. Cameron achieved praise on his indian opposite. Lets listen to what he had to say. P. M. Cameron let me tell you nhat britishindia means to britain and to me. Over 1. 5 million people. You are teaching in our schools, policing and, serving in our armed forces. And it every turn, displaying those values you hold dear. Family, responsibility, enterprise, hard work. These are the values that our country needs more of. It wont be long until there is a britishindian Prime Minister in downing street. [applause] the british Prime Minister David Cameron heaping praise on the indian Prime Minister, who is not only had the carpets and warm welcomes good he has been met by protests from sikh muslims and human Rights Groups who blame him for growing religious intolerance in india. An 80yearold new yorker who prosecutors claim was the Third Generation of a notorious crime family has been found not guilty for his alleged role in a brazen robbery at the jfk airport in the late 1970s. An incident that inspired the mafia film goodfellas. He was arrested last year but then it emerged that the conviction was likely based on false testimony. Joked with reporters not to look for the body in the boot of his car. Another life story we are following for you here. Prosecutors at a Singapore Airport the last 24 hours minus been forgiven for thinking might have been thinking for thinking they were in a galaxy far, far away. The delivery of an outside was given a special r2d2 delivery. Everyone got into the star wars spirit. There was even a mock battle. If you want to get into that, get to the airport by january. Dont expect security guards to be excited if you bring a lights aber through security with you. A strategic victory and major setback for the Islamic State organization. Kurdish Peshmerga Forces seized control of the northern iraqi town of sinjar. A resounding victory as though counting continues. Burmese Electoral Commission confirms that aung san suu kyis National League for democracy has won enough seats to form a government. Accused of embezzling public funds, former righthand man of nicholas sarkozy, claude gueant, is handed a twoyear suspended sentence. Now for a check of the Top Business News stories. Markus karlsson joins me in the studio. Some signs you would like to begin with that perhaps the eurozone recovery isnt necessarily full speed ahead. Markus this u. S. In the recovery sort of take hold in the single currency area. During the Third Quarter of the year, it seems as though the recovery fizzled out somewhat. Lets bring you the figures that highlight what i am saying. Between july and september, the eurozone grew by. 3 , short of expectations. It is also slower than the 4 growth of the eurozone achieved in the Second Quarter of this year. Growth slowed down in almost all of the eurozones biggest economies that includes germany as well as italy and even spain, where so far this year we have seen pretty convincing looking figures. The thirdrom quarter readings still isnt too much to write home about. In other words. In greece, we saw the economy contract during the Third Quarter by half a percent. Figures, i these spoke to Chris Beauchamp and i asked him how strong the eurozone recovery is. Not Strong Enough is the answer to that question. We have seen a weakening of the figures that were so hopeful earlier in the year. I think the concern is we are entering another stuttering period of growth for the euro zone economy. It is a major source of concern, and you can see why the ecb has begun to talk up the prospects of original q even the rest of the year and into 2016. Trying to get this economy moving again. Markus what do you think is holding the eurozone back or what held it back during the Third Quarter . Why did it have difficulty escaping achieving velocity, so to speak . Part of it was circumstances outside of its control. The emerging markets, china being chief among them. In other parts of the world, demand isnt as strong as it should be. That hits the exporters in germany and in other countries. It also have slowing demand in europe as well, despite improvement in wages. Consumer weakness in spending and it is not enough to drive the euro zone economy forward. That should concern policy makers in brussels and Monetary Policy chiefs and the rest of the euro zone. Markus you touched upon it already, the European Central aboutaid it is thinking more service to help the euro zone economy along. Will the figures we got from the the ecb iner nudge that direction, and will it happen as soon as december when the ecb meets next . Yes, it will push the ep ecb towards more to eat. We dont know what size for the target, but if you look at the week figures from spain, italy, you clearly see that there is a real incentive to get a broader Stimulus Program going to get those economies moving forward again. You can possibly rely on germany. The question is really, will we get something in december . We will get a commitment to enlarge it in the next meeting in january. Theyre talking about frontloading purchases for existing commitments because it is in liquidity. They cannot go all out in december because there isnt the volume available. Nonetheless, you expect a strong cement the idea that fresh easing is on its way. We are to turn next to the airline sector. The Cabin Crew Union is threatening further strike action unless the Airline Changes its tune. The warning came as flight attendants protested outside frank for airport. The strike by the coming crew has grounded as many as 4700 flights since last friday. Lufthansasn ambitions to have a cheaper retirement scheme for employees. Unions are crying foul after the dismissal of 4 air france employees. They had their shirts 20 pieces when they unveiled a series of cuts. A fifth employee is risking dismissal and 11 others have been suspended without pay in connection with the incident. The hardline union has called the firings abusive and is calling on other air france employees to come out to protect next thursday protest next thursday and organize a strike at the end of the month. In the united states, were seeing stocks close to session lows, as low oil prices are waiting on Energy Shares in particular. A dropvestors are seeing in retail sales, taking a gloomy picture for the american consumer. In europe earlier, mrs. Fell back on the back of the week an unexpected growth figures i was telling you about. The ftse was low with oil and metal prices hitting the next. We will drill down on the lower oil prices, pardon the pun. Crude oil prices are on track for the biggest weekly loss in more than two months, following fresh concerns of a supply glut in energy markets. The International Energy agency says global crude stockpiles are at record levels near 3 billion barrels. Demand for oil wont grow as quickly in 2016 as it has in recent years. Volkswagen is feeling the pinch of the admissions scandal. The german car brand says october sales fell by 5. 3 this year on the same month in 2014. Vw attributes part of the fall to temporary sales ban on diesel cars in western europe. October was the first full month of training after vws admission in september that it had been cheating on a mission tests. At Global Leaders will be gathering in turkey to talk about the state of the Global Economy this weekend. The discussions may be overshadowed right the division over the war in syria. It is also seen as a chance for leaders to get onto the same page on climate issues ahead of a u. N. Summit in paris. To awere going to turn spice that is worth its weight in gold. Iran is the worlds biggest producer of saffron, but the industry in the Islamic Republic has been way down by sanctions in recent years. Western powers are preparing to ease those sanctions. Iranian saffron makers are hoping for a boost. Reporter it has been called irans red gold. Early in the morning, dozens of women come to harvest these flowers, known as the saffron croakers. Ccc 11 13 15 11 13 15 [captioning made possible by democracy now ] amy from pacifica, this is democracy now i was standing and suddenly saw an explosion, then i could not feel an glass was falling on me. But what exploded, i dont know. Afterwards, another explosion happened. Amy the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a double Suicide Attack in lebanon that killed 43 people. We will speak with rami khouri and with journalist nick turse on your special operations from syria to africa. His new