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ALJAZAM News September 25, 2013

Door to discussion on Irans Nuclear program. Americas cup in history is all squared. One of the sports great comebacks. Details later in the program. A powerful earthquake has hit southwest pakistan killing more than 270 people and injuring hundreds of others. Pakistani troops and helicopters have now reached a remote region. The magnitude 7. 7 quake destroyed hundreds of homes. Here is more. Reporter this is what remains of many villages in the district houses flattened and hundreds of inhabitants wounded. It was the epicenter of the earthquake. Translator it all happened within a minute. Everything was destroyed. When we went back, even the little place where we kept water was gone. Translator we took out some bodice and some injured, but there are no facilities here. Translator we dont know how many are dead. Half of us are maybe alive. Reporter it is so remote that it was a few hours before the injured could be moved to hospital. It also has effected the communication system, and the relief workers are facing lots of difficulties to reach out to the earthquake survivors and it also takes eight hours from the capitol to reach the district. Reporter medical camps are being set up and the military has launched a relief depreciation. Air balances and more than a thousand solders are take part in relief efforts. Translator we have started relief work. More Health Centers have been established. Translator in april a 7. 8 magnitude quake hit the same providence. Scores are killed from earthquakes in 2011, and 2008. Pakistans government has been fighting a bloody separatist insurgency there, but they accuse of the government of not alindicating enough resources and funds. Its the people that are regularly suffering from natural disasters. Our correspondent has just araved in the area. How are relief forces coping . Reporter well, we have just entered the district, which is an adjoining district to the area. It is at least a six to 7hours drive from this location. As you mentioned indeed it is a remote area. The infrastructure was badly damaged and therefore it was very difficult to reach the area by telephone, however, we have been told that the military has indeed been in the area at least 174 dead people from the area, but we are told that they have received the maximum damage and most of the houses there have been flattened. We are also told that out of the 27 districts in the area, six are hit very hard, and it is going to be still difficult to find out the exact nature of that damage because the earthquake happened in the even ing, then it and in the remote region it will be very difficult to air area reconnaissance. So helicopters are airborne and trying to access the actual extent of the damage plus trying to get as much as possible to those who have suffered from this quake. Kamal just briefly, this is an area which has suffered several sectarian attacks through different armed groups there. What is the security situation whilst this is all going on . We have word that there has been an attack at least on an rescue team. We dont know whether the Liberation Army is involved. Those people that heard of any serious incidents. However, a volatile area where the [ inaudible ] insurgents are quite active, and at the same time the government is getting precautions by putting more military forces on the main road in the effected area, in order to ensure the smooth traffic flow so that rescue teams can arrive and carry on their work uninjured. Kamal thank you very much. To kenya now where troops are searching for bodice. At least 72 people were killed including five fighters and six soldiers. Its feared more victims will be found after three floors collapsed during explosions and fire. Andrew the grim task now begins of trying to go through the Shopping Center some of which is impossible to access because of these collapsed floors. Reporter thats right. The president announced three days of mourning on tuesday night. There is a change in mood here. Really people realizing now the true extent of this international tragedy. And i Say International because this has now become obviously a much bigger scenario that anyone first visualized in the when the attack was made. The police we understand are being stopped from their requests to actually recover bodies, because a huge forensic operation is underway to go through the rubble. What happened is this, that on monday, thats the day when the attack was made on the alshabab attackers, and they it appears responded in some way, it is thought they detonated explosives that caused the collapse of part of the building. The supermarket we understand was completely wrecked by this, and there are bodies in that rubble. So far we know from the president himself that five of the attackers were shot dead. As for the rest another 11 suspects were arrested but nowhere near here. They were something to do with the overall inquiry. This is the way events have unfolded. For the first time in five days a cloeter few of westgate mall. Inside an unknown number of bodies are yet to be recovered. Three floors of part of this building collapsed during the fighting. On tuesday a staircase is sealed off and they reached the fourth floor. Every corner or closed door contains a risk. What was a place where people would spending their money on fashion, food, and entertainment, now stands in ruin. What you cant see here are three floors collapsed. Earlier more distant but progressively bigger blasts have soldiers running to avoid any uncoming fire. [ explosion ] reporter we counted five explosions in the space of a few hours, and single shots. The Security Force say they disabled at least two bombs laid by their attackers. The president made an address to the nation, and gave the numbers of the attackers who were killed. Five terrorists were killed with gunfire. Eleven suspects are in custody in connection with the attack. Intelligence reports have suggested that a british woman, and two or three american citizens may have been involved in the attack. We cannot confirm the details at present. Reporter but there was no reference to how many people dead or alive who were left inside the building. Alshabab had claimed hostages are being held and they are alive. That appears highly unlikely. Some kenyans like these visiting the city mortuary searching in vain for family and friends can get little comfort from anyone right now. I know its impossible for you to confirm this, but alshabab are saying there are 170 hostages that have been killed in that mall. What we do know is there are still many, many families trying to trace loved ones, who they simply dont know what happened to them . Reporter thats right. That is a twitter account that has been closed down repeatedly but come up again from alshabab. But all i can say is there is an ambiguous situation here. The president ial spokesman has held a briefing in the past hour. He is basically saying that the president has made it clear that the forensic investigation is depending on how they get through all of this rubble, because there is so much evidence in the rubble. There is no information about the somebody of host agency. 63 are confirmed dead, but the red cross think that up to 50 hostages could have died. They havent said that officially, but those are the numbers of people missing at least that figure. And you have only got to look at the numbers going to the mortuary. The numbers in nairobi who are looking for loved ones or family, there is definitely a link. And it would seem that there has been a biggest loss of life than one would have thought in this whole crisis. We know a number of foreign agencies are helping the kenyan forces. That includes israel at some stages, british definitely involved, confirmed that the Scotland Yard Police Investigations unit is helping with the forensics, and also the fbi have certainly been involved in intelligence matters. As for the operation its a, the kenyans say it was down to them, although there are some sources suggesting that this may not be the case all the way through. But it is impossible to tell just what sort of operation it was. The key are the events on monday, and the partial collapse of this building. Andrew, im sure things will become clearer as the next few hours unfold. Thank you very much indeed for that. Hassan rouhani says iran is not developing Nuclear Weapons and isnt a threat to peace. The president condemned the imposition of western sanctions which are hitting irans economic. Here is james bays from new york. Reporter the arrival of hassan rouhani, irans president for less than two months on the world stage brings a promise of a new start to his countries relay shun relations. Both he and president obama spoke cautiously after more than three decades of mistrust. We are encouraged that he received from the people a mandate to pursue a more moderate course, and i am directing john kerry to pursue this effort with the iranian government. Reporter he said progress would only be made if there is a deal removing the threat of a nuclear bomb. But he offered that iran can have a Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program and acknowledged mistakes from the past. The United States and iran have been isolated from one another since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. This mistrust has deep roots. Iranians have long complained of a history of u. S. Interfere answer in their affairs, and of americas role in overthrowing the iranian government during the cold war. Reporter later president rouhani took to the podium. Translator i listened carefully to the statement made by obama today at the general assembly, hoping they will refrain from following the shortsided pressure of warmongering interest groups. Peace is within reach. Reporter it was not all conciliatory talk, there was criticisms of u. S. Engagement in the middle east, of drone strikes and israels treatment of palestinians translator what has been and continues to be practiced against the innocent people of palestine is nothing less than structural violence. Reporter u. S. Diplomats listened to the words. In past years they have walked out, but this they are giving diplomacy a chance. Netenyahu stay inn inned said. Coming up on the news hour, accused of stabbing here parents while high on drugs. Teenager addicts in bangladesh tell their story. Reporter scientists have found new ways to harness the power of the sun to save the planet. Un weapons inspectors have arrived back in damascus to continue their investigations into chemical weapons use in syria. The u. S. Says there are 1400 people were killed in a attack. The last investigation didnt look into who was responsible. 13 of syrias rebel groups say they dont recognize the coalition. And they are called for a united syria. Reporter this was a sign of broader tensions to come. The date july 2013, the place, dana, a village close to syrias board we are turkey. Al qaedalinked fighters wanted to show us they were in control after pushing army rebels out. Fast forward about two months later, the same happened in the border town. In a statement they justified the takeover by calling the fsa Northern Storm brigade western spice, accusing them of being traitors. They accused foreign fighters of violating the principles of the revolution by turning their guns on fsa rebels. It said the Islamic State is no longer fighting the Syrian Regime but instead strengthening its positions in liberated areas. It was a rare condemnation but the rebel fighting forces on the ground didnt adopt the same stance. Instead they denounced the coalition as a foreignbased group that doesnt represent them. These groups include powerful forces and bring grades, and Syrias Al Qaeda branch, a front the u. S. Designated a terrorist organization through its weight behind that position. Translator the National Coalition and the proposed transadditional government does not represent us nor do we recognize it. These forces call on all military and civilian groups to unite in a clear islamic context. Reporter the National Coalitions influence on the ground was always questionable, but now it doesnt seem to have any sway over the fractured opposition. Efforts to restructure Opposition Forces were never welcomed by those inside syria who feel it is a western project. Translator they didnt provide us with anything. His only concern is the chair he sits on. Of course we want a unified army, it is being discussed by forces on the ground, and will be announced from inside syria within two months. Reporter it is on the front lines where rebel forces are united, but know the most powerful forces have also found Common Ground in a rare show of unity they made clear they will confront outside influences. Well, im joined in the studio now from a member of the Syrian National council, welcome to you. So what is your reaction to this . At least 13 of the rebel factions have rejected the syrian National Coalition. Well, im trying first of all to know the size of these groups on the ground, because we have many, many groups on the ground. We dont know how big, how influential, how strong they are [overlapping speakers] yes, in fact. Its its the name its number one on the list, and i see some names of groups i can recognize. Its a combination of two things. One of them, yes, there is a degree of failure from the Coalition Leadership in taking the the Syrian Revolution to a level where we can, you know, really tell the world what we want and and stand very strong against this regime. We dont see that strong stand. We know that recently we have not been served well by the cancellation of the plans of that strike. It it actually boosted the regime more, and restricting all the atrocities that happened during those two and a half years only in one thing which is the chemical weapons, and we know there is a lot more than the chemical weapons. Just coming back to these groups, i mean, what they are asking for, even the ones that are seen has moderate, they are demanding an islamic framework based on sharia law. That is going to worry syrian western allies and even some of the gulf states. Right. Well, let me tell you the opposition in general. The islamic tendency among it is very strong. However, many people like myself are not calling for a Islamic State. Were calling for a civil state that has democracy, freedom to everyone. We will have elections and everyone can have their own program, and if the People Choose an islamic government, so be it. If they choose secular, so be it. However, what we are against, and this is mainly the problem with this declaration of those 13 groups is imposing an Islamic State on people, and this is sort of you know, dictatorship that we are fighting trying to fight in the first place. What do we do about this . To make it even worse, there are so many versions of the Islamic State. Which version do you want . Many people inside told me some are really fanatical. And were wondering where did these people come from and who financed them and so on. The most fanatic one i dont see it among those 13 ones, which is the Islamic State in [ inaudible ]. This is the most tragic and dangerous one. There is you know, people are wondering who is behind those groups . Well, another question they are wondering is how on earth can syria go forward if the whole opposition is fractured . What what can you do about this . It is a problem. Ill tell you here the Coalition Leadership has to step up. Has to really make the Syrian People feel that we are doing our best. There is you know, personally, if im in the leadership, i would have two choices. Either i can do the job or step down. Im not going to stay in the position of the leadership and tell people i can do nothing. If i can do nothing, i will step down, and let the revolution, start, yes, we can say it can go to square one, and let the world see that everyone failed us and go to the the Syrian People and what they want. But the bottom line is unfortunately the Coalition Leadership has not filled the you know, the power vacuum there, and people feel frustrated. Okay. Thank you very much indeed for that. Flooding and landslides have killed at least 30 people in northern philippines. The waters have subsided but Recovery Efforts are still underway. Here is more. Reporter at least 30 people have already been killed from flash floods and landslides here. The local government still puts the providence under a state of calamity. Many of the residences say they lives are slowly returning back to normal. Some stores and schools have already opened, and clearing operations are already underway. However, there seems to be a public [ inaudible ] so keep essential government and local government, essential government saying they have given enough information for local government to act. Local government saying they have given enough instruction to residents to act earlier enough before devastation like this could happen. But they say they are being moved to an area where they have no livelihood. Many depend on fishing, and they say being moved to an area that is mountainous is not going to work for them. Its unfortunate that thousands continue to die because of extreme weather devastations. Its unsure whether this will be a less son for many of the local goes, but many of the residents say they are worried this is a story that is going to be repeated again and again almost every year. The philippines of course not the only part of asia with flooding problems. How is it looking around the rest of the region . Take a look at the satellite, you can see the showers coming out of the philippines, pushing south to the southwest of china. And we have flooding problems here along with cambodia and vietnam. And we have a typhoon that will make its way towards japan. It is somewhat stronger than we initially thought, but thankfully it is not expected

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