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U. S. Defense secretary ash carter lands in saudi arabia final outside why fishermen in south africa damage their waters to feed an asian appetite. But we start in iraq where more than 20 iraqi soldiers and the fighters supporting them have been killed in twin Suicide Attacks. Now, i. S. I. L. Fighters are being blamed. It happened in the town of alcama, east of fallujah. 24 others were injured. 22 people have been killed after a series of explosions across baghdad. This is the moment when a car packed with explosives detonated and 14 died after a blast outside a busy clothing shop in a shia neighbourhood in the capital. Live to al jazeeras imran khan and we are getting an idea in the fallujah situation of how difficult it is for the Iraqi Government to route i. S. I. L. In the Anbar Province. Thats right, and you are seeing it in baghdad as well. Once again i. S. I. L. Fighters are using car bombs to great advantage. This pioneered and was something they could use against the Security
Nonproperty that focuses on creating a bipartisan effort to fix our democratic dysfunction. What does that mean in your day to day workings . We are talking to republicans, democrats, independents, trying to find Common Ground on where you can start to make changes in everything from ethics to accountability to the way our campaigns are finance. Its a really broad range. Its really trying to make your democracy work better for the American People. One of the things you have been talking about recently going back to last years election is what happened on facebook and twitter when it came to ads. What are you talking about . Especially this legislative proposal in congress. Well there came a time when information came out about the on line political advertising that was being funded flew russian troll farm. Reports were there was 100,000 being spent the minimum we know about to place these political ads on google, facebook, twitter, et cetera. There has been long standing law designed t
Speaking out a deeper look at the Tech Industry, dominated by white or asian men, what is being done to diversify the workforce. Thousands of refugees looking for a safe place to call home. Rallies around the world. [ chanting ] demanding more of the victims of war be welcomed with open arms. Desperate journeys, its the top story. Angry protesters taken to the streets across europe and the United States. The government is accused of being racist and inhumane. Protesters saying not enough is being done. We have team coverage, beginning with barnaby phillips, at a large rally in london. Reporter its a simple, heartfelt messages that refugees are welcome in britain. The mood was festive, the crowd optimistic that by coming out in large numbers they can shame their government into taking in more refugees, and, in particular, syrians fleeing conflict. Germany and sweden is taking in more than their fair share. I believe as a country of our size and wealth we should take in the same number o
A month. Why . Because we dreamt like every other american. It was no longer what you could become but what opportunities your children will have. Education has been the great equalizer in this country. And theres no greater place to do that than allowing those that may not have great wealth, but have a great opportunity with their children a 529 account. But like anything, we should modernize it, because education changes just as technology changes. Could you imagine today sending your child to college, but to tell them to learn without having a computer . Isnt that a part of the Education System, too. Well, thats what this 529 account does. Today, when we talk on the floor its really about the future. Its about the future of every Single Family from every walk of life. Mr. Speaker, i differ with the president on many issues, and i would say the majority of this house differs with the president that he would tax every parent or every grand parent who wanted to put away for a Brighter