Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. Bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff in iraq, army units advanced deep into ramadi today, in a bid to recapture the key city from Islamic State control. Its the latest push in a slowmoving offensive. Isis captured ramadi last may, striking a blow at the baghdad government. The city is capital of anbar province, the countrys sunni heartland. Iraqi officials reported sporadic fighting today in the city center. In afghanistan, taliban fighters pressed beleaguered Afghan Forces in a crucial southern province. The government sent reinforcements, and britain sent military advisers. Alex thomson of independent Television News has the story. Reporter fighting, even around las
Playing for peace can musical harmonies bring about political harmonies amid all the fighting in iraq. Welcome to the programme, yemens government signed a peace deal with hewittie rebels houthi rebels, following days of violence. Shia rebels have been advancing for weeks and took over key buildings. The u. N. Brokered agreements gives the houthis and other factions more say in how the country is governed. Reporter its a deal where a shia are likely to dominate the government for time to come. The houthis on sunday bombeded their way through sanaa, taking control of government buildings and the military command. By the time they completed the assault, a Peace Agreement was signed. The president called it historic. All the parties and factions supported by the international community, we have secured this agreement, which we hope will bring a new dawn to yemen. We commend the efforts of the u. N. Suspiciously envoy, and i urge all to Work Together to implement the agreement. Reporter th
Moments later a guard inside apprehended him. Its absolutely awful that a person can penetrate the residence of the white house. The chaos began just after the president and his daughters left because resources were focused on the president s departure. Because we were so heavy on our resources on the south ground, thats where the majority of resources were. They didnt have the chance to come back north and he was able to get closer than usual. In a statement the agency acknowledged the location of this individuals arrest to the white house is not acceptable to the secret service. This ranks among the most unusual Security Breaches since the salahis managed to access a state dinner in 2009 and when a small private plane crashed into the white house grounds during the Clinton Administration. Fence jumpers arent unusual. Last week a man jumped over, about eight feet. This is the first time anyone can recall someone making it all the way inside the executive mansion. Another man was arres
Boxes from the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight 17. An investigation by al jazeera sheds light on an fbi programme that some say lures people into chitting crimes. Committing crimes. Thanks for being with us. We begin with a developing story in gaza. Today is the deadliest day since israel launched its offensive. At 9 30 eastern time, the United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session. Meanwhile israel confirmed that 13 soldiers have been killed in an overnight operation. Today the military wing of hamas says it captured an israeli soldier fighting in gaza. That has not yet been independently verified. 60 palestinians were killed in one neighbourhood in gaza. 431 have been killed in 13 days of israeli attacks. 3,000 people have been injured. Families have been fleeing their homes. There was no safe place for escape. Ambulances have been struggling to reach those hurt. The wounded are streaming into hospitals. A Gaza Health Ministry spokesperson says there are severe
Down the heart of the center. And how an artist and activist ai weiwei spreads a message of freedom around the globe. In a deeper look the spotlight on the issue of racial violence. We begin with breaking news out of ferguson, missouri. Local St Louis Media report that Police Confirmed an officer has been shot. It appears the injuries are not fatal. This is the same area where unarmed teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by police, sparking weeks of protest. Today theres no exception. Protests had been taken place, and appears to be an increa increasingly tense situation on the ground. An officer has been shot. More details as they emerge and throughout the morning on al jazeera. The other top story, new threats against the United States and its allies in the fight against i. S. I. L. The al nusra front is threatening to retaliate against countries. They say it amounts to a war on islam, one that could last for decades. Its the first time al nusra front reacted to the operation. Coa