The syrian observatory for human rights says more than 120,000 people have been killed since the start of the civil war. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Almaliki is asking for u. S. Help to fight the growing insurgency in his country. Hes requesting apache helicopters and other military hardware. Thousands of iraqis died in violence. Some blame Nouri Almaliki for failing to contain the violence. America tonight is up next. And for the latest news go to aljazeera. Com. Exclusive, a california senator kicked off the states prominent Film Commission less than 24 hours after our investigative report. Good evening, im joie chen. We begin with breaking news at that hour. There are major developments in our exclusive investigation into one of californias most powerful politicians. He has been officially removed from the Film Commission after al jazeera exposed how he was exposed in an elaborate undercover sting. Josh a lot of developments coming very late in the day. The president says he is sick
Intervention. Reporter Police Officers going the extra mile to change the lives of repeat offenders. Good morning and welcome to Al Jazeera America, im stephanie sy. The crisis in ukraine has quickly spiralled into an international standoff, Russian Troops now control the crimea peninsula in the southern part of the country and ukraine is mobilizing military calling up reserves and asking for volunteers. This morning the foreign minister Sergei Fedorov says its about defending rights and john kerry is heading to kiev on tuesday to meet with members of the interim government and British Foreign minister William Hague is there right now. We have Live Team Coverage this morning and lisa stark is in washington and begin with phil who is in kiev. Good morning, phil, the russians surrounding a ukrainian base in crimea and have operational control of the peninsula. What is happening now in crimea and just off shore in the black sea . Well, stephanie, they are consolidating power on the crimea
Minority groups protested saying many are being targeted because of their race. Police say stop and frisk is necessary to keep the city safe. 47 million families who receive federal help to buy food will receive left. A boost to food stamps will expire. The faa says airline page ers will be able to use most Electronic Devices throughout their flights. Those are the headlines america tonight is up next on Al Jazeera America. Kicked off the states prominent Film Commission less than 24 hours after our investigative report. Good evening, im joie chen. We begin with breaking news at that hour. There are major developments in our exclusive investigation into one of californias most powerful politicians. He has been officially removed from the Film Commission after al jazeera exposed how he was exposed in an elaborate undercover sting. Josh a lot of developments coming very late in the day. The president says he is sick to his stomach, he spent the day reviews this criminal affidavit obtaine
Asking the u. S. For more help to fight the growing insurgency in his country. He is requesting military hardware. Thousands of iraqis have died in the violence this year. Coming up next is america tonight, ill have the latest news coming up at 11 00 eastern, 8 pacific time, and you can always get the latest on aljazeera. Com. On america tonight, falsely accused, our focus on sex crimes on campus turns to the aledged perpetrator. Did you rape her . No. She says you did. I know what she said. And unspeakable pain. Unbreakable strength. Sexual assault survivors deliver a message beyond words. And fallout from an al jazeera exclusive, a california senator kicked off the states prominent Film Commission less than 24 hours after our investigative report. Good evening, im joie chen. We begin with breaking news at that hour. There are major developments in our exclusive investigation into one of californias most powerful politicians. He has been officially removed from the Film Commission aft
This hearing, id like to ache a moment to acknowledge and thank President Biden for his recent appointment of five executive commissioners to this commission. This marks the first time in nearly six years that the commission includes executive branch commissioners. Their appointment will bolster our ability to bring the expertise and perspective of the various branches of government this in our work monitoring human rights and the rule of law many china. In china. And as we develop recommendations for legislative, executive ask and international action, dialogue to coordinate our efforts will be critical as it has been in recent years in implementing legislation this commission spearheaded such as the uighur forced prevention act, the hong kong human rights and democracy act and more. Today are hearing focuses on freedom of religion, authorities use in china to crack down on the free exercise of religion. While many of our areas to explore religious freedom, this is our first hearing d