If you can hold off it will probably be a better bet if you can do that. Here is a look at the timing. Lots of cold air in place. On 4 oclock thats when well see the snow in new york city. It looks like we may not see much, but we are finally seeing the snow come down past new york, and then well get a mix of the warmer air surge from the south and the wintry weather will change to rain, so the monday morning commute will be a bit nasty. Breaking news out of iraq where 16 are dead after a series of bombings across baghdad. It occurred in are predominantly shiite muslim district. Violence in iraq has reached levels not seen in years. South korea raised the stakes expand its air defense zone. It follows a move by china. The south ean and chinese areas overlap. Japan says theyll talk with their neighbours about access. Its a direct response to chinas extension of its air zone. That extension overlaps seens air defense zone and pertinently japans one. China and japan over the island. Thats an area includeing a reef. There is a south korean Scientific Research station built on that, it has a helipad on it and is under de facto south korean control. Because of an accident in history when the americans drew the air defense zone, it didnt include that area or two other south korean islands which are not under dispute. This is an opportunity for south korea to right what many are surprised to see was the Current Situation and extend its own zone further south, allowing an ease of the military operation. The seen government making it clear that it is doing things in a different way to beijing, saying it consulting with its neighbours and with the u. S. The french president issued a veiled warning to the pvt Central African republic. Francis hollande said it will be tough to keep things in place. France is dispatching more than 1,000 troops. The fooun African Union will double its forces there. Everyone has been ordered off the streets except for peacekeepers and guards. Jacky rowland has more on the summit in paris. We start with a warning you may find some of the images in this report disturbing. French soldiers on foot patrol in bangui. Its new to the city and welcomed by many. They are here to reassure people to open up shops. Also little the french can do about the growing sectarian violence between meeuws himself and christ nans. We muslims have been here for 250 years. Antibalaka millish areas killed more than 250 people. They slaughtered us. This is where many quistians are sheltering. This is the protection of french and African Forces. Therell be another 2,500 african soldiers here soon. Theyll head to different parts of the country, where hundreds of thousands have lost their homes. Too late for the people in this hospital. They were evacuated after attack from fighters in the mainly Muslim Seleka troops. The hospital treated hundreds of people. What happened here was horrific. Seleka went inside, dragging out injured people, killing at least 10. N months ago the rebel group seleka marched in bangui, bringing with it thousands of foreign fighters. The man that led the rebellion is holed up in this military base and will not accept that power is slipping away. How can you call yourself head of state of a country that you have absolutely no control over . Translation its too much to say i have no control. I control my men, the men i cant control are not my men. There is school settling after 10 years of francois bozize, all the crimes he committed that he has not yet answered for. Antibalaka includes members of the army of former president francois bozize. Al jazeera learnt that they are now outside bangui, waiting for reinforcements. People here are waiting for the next big battle. This time around the french and African Forces have a chance of preventing more bloodshed. Its been promised to provide support. At the end of the 2day summit the french took the opportunity of having so many African Leaders under one roof to stay on and talk about the french and african republics. It was a decision to address the African Forces to 6,000. There were plans to disarm rebels to get the militias back into the barracks and bases. In the longer term, there were plans to work in the religious tensions, at a donors conference. Part of the reinforcements are an enlargement from the french contingent. President Francis Holland said there are 1600 french troops in the South African republic. The french are engaged in mallee, 1600 in the Central African republic. France wants to turn over african policing to African Peacekeeping forces. France is engaged in two countries for some time to come. South africa beginnings a week of ser ceremonies honouring Nelson Mandela. Crowds left flowers, photographs and balloons outside Nelson Mandelas home in johannesburg. A Memorial Service will be held on tuesday with president obama, george w. Bush, and jimmy carter. The man defending Nelson Mandelas yisent is also speaking out. Mike hanna sat with him to talk about the unique relationship. There was an excessive part of the government that getNelson Mandela in gaol, and he served under Nelson Mandela in the first democratic cabinet. As u. N. Ambassador and foreign minister, it was his task to publicly defend the yisent of Nelson Mandela and other political opponents. Privately he maintains he lobbied for Nelson Mandelas release. In 1982 i submitted a memorandum prepared by my department. And to the effect that Nelson Mandela ought to be released. We were making a bigger martyr of you every day stays in prison. That is international. And status. Would be growing to an extent where he would not be able to handle it. Eight years later Nelson Mandela became a free man. Here you had a man who spent 27 years in prison and the day he was released. He displayed the he displayed the cuban and energy to the person. Who has been a president before. Amazing what this idea, in the minds of people and for that matter, into world affairs. And central to the success of the process, that led to a peaceful transfer of power, was Nelson Mandelas insistence that there need be no losers, that all could win. We were not capitulating. You do not capitulate and surrender when you do the right thing. You liberrate yourself. Thats what we do. It was not a cap ittual ace. And a man who says he was liberated quotes from a statement at his trial all those years ago. I have challenged the idea of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony with people. He concluded by saying it is an ideal which i hope to live for and achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which i am prepared to die. Having fought white domination, having fought black domination. It was that balance that enabled him to see that it is in the interests of this country that the blacks lead the whites and the whites lead the blacks. That is Nelson Mandela. That is his legacy. The minister of energy and Mineral Affairs for the first government. A team of inspectors is expected to arrive in iran to tour military facilities. Its the first time a team is able to visit the site. A longstanding deal to monitor the weapons is as likely to fail as it is to succeed. Iran agreed to role back the enrichment of uranium used to build a nuclear bomb or generate nuclear energy. We have to not constantly assume that its not possible far iran, like any country to change over time. It may not be likely. Likelihood that we are able to arrive at the end state that i was describing earlier, i wouldnt say that its more than 50 50. But we have to try. Iran, the u. S. And five other world powers will meet in the coming days to discuss a 6 month agreement on the nuclear program. Meanwhile, back in the u. S. A korean veteran returns home. Reunited with his family he speaks out. And a message for president obama about love for his country. Protesters in ukraine gear up for a demonstration the ultimatum given to the president to end the conflict. Good morning, welcome back to Al Jazeera America. Im Morgan Radford, live in new york city. After weeks being held in north korea a u. S. Veteran is home in america, reunite with his family. In a moment well hear from Merrill Newman about his tourist trip that ended in detention. It will be cold. Temperatures across the nation will stay below average. Right now its minus 14. It feels like we are minus 45 degrees. We have bonechilling conditions across the Northern Area of the country. Going down to the northern plains, temperatures subzero. We are at 1 degree in minneapolis. Not much of a warm up is expected. Theres advisories particularly for the wind chills through the dakotas. With the cold air we are expecting to see snow before days end. Meanwhile, a veteran held by north korea for weeks has returned to his family in california. North korea detained 85yearold Merrill Newman, while he was visiting places where he fought in the corey an war. When Merrill Newman made the trip to north korea, he would not know how difficult it would turn out. After weeks in detention, hes back in the u. S. , looking healthy, wife by his side, with a simple message. Good home coming. Im tired, but im here with my family now. Thank you all for the support we have got and very much appreciated. Newman was a soldier in the korean war, and his visit to pyongyang was a longplanned vacation. He was no ordinary soldier. The North Koreans released this confession admitting his affiliation to the white tigers, an elite group. For Merrill Newman, the war was ancient criticism, but north korea, ready to fight american imperialist, Merrill Newman was an enemy of the state. The two countries never signed a peace treaty, are technically at war and as such his release likely required the personal approval of kim jong un. Why north korea decided to let north korea go now is a mystery. After Merrill Newman has some rest well have more to say about his unusual and difficult journey. For now though, we ask you to allow us time to be with him as a family and ask that you not forget another american, kenneth bae, still held in the dprk. Kenneth bae, sentenced to prison. He was caught spreading the word of christianity. Deemed a greater threat than his soldier. Merrill newman missed thanksgiving. Considering the unpredict ability it was not clear if Merrill Newman would be let go. But he returned in time for the holidays. A senior obama admission officials said Merrill Newmans release was a direct result of contact between washington and pyongyang. A cuban boy, Elian Gonzalez, caught and a tug of war between his family in the u. S. And cuba. Now 20 years old he is speaking out saying hes happy about his cuban upbringing. Translation i have lived let there be no doubt. Whoever let there be no doubt. Whoever is interested in this, i am Elian Gonzalez made the comments whilst attending a student conference in ecuador, which is the first time he left the country since being handed back to his father. He doesnt forgive his american relatives for trying to keep him in the u. S. And calls for president obama to lift the embargo. Protesters prepare to take to the streets on monday in thailand. In the past it may have let the military to seize power. Veronica pedrosa has more on the choice based on the thai military. Thailands military on felt opportunity duty. That parade is part of celebrations for the kings birthday. The military and monarchy, two institutions, both centre stage and behind the scene. Now people in bangkok are once again seeing scenes of violence like this. The question being asked is thailands military prepared to stage another kout deta, it would be the 12th. The headquarters are surrounded by protesters. The soldiers are staying in their barracks. It could be a transformative moment in thai politics. Whatever decision the army takes about what to do next could be the crucial factor. What the military wants is a matter of debate. We spoke to a top security official. He told us some protesters are soldiers. Did you say some protesters are soldiers . Yes. [ inaudible ] back in 2010 during mass demonstrations there was talk about how the military was provoking violence and used it as an excuse to take power. Thailand has changed. We cannot go back. The country is controlled by a small group of people. Its a turning point. The last time the military grabbed power in 2006 it was from thaksin shinawatra. It tried to return it to the people through a new constitution. The current Prime MinisterYingluck Shinawatra tried to amend it. Some say the military wants to back by using what looks like a peoples resolution. Translation the army cant put up with the situation. If it cant solve the political problem. How likely is it that there would be another coup . I cannot say. The next few months will tell in the military is ready to march to a new and different tune. The Democratic Party is protesting the ilget massy of the government. Remembing Nelson Mandela. The people around the world celebrate the leader. I share my own story meeting him and his grandson. Honouring those that lost their lives. Thousands gathered to pay respects in the Pearl Harbour attack. Im John Henry Smith, and an exciting game had a ripple affect in College Football. Highlights ahead in sport. Welcome back, im Morgan Radford and these are the top stories. South korea announced an expansion of its air defense zone. The extension covering an area of the East China Sea claimed by beijing and tokyo. China came under criticism for claiming part of the area. A cold snap has caused a few accidents. Including this man in this vehicle that lost control and slid off a bridge. Expected conditions and airport delays are expected from virginia to new england. A day of warning in south africa as the nation and the world pays tributable to Nelson Mandela. Nelson mandelas exwife winnie attended a Church Service. President obama, george w. Bush and clinton will travel to south africa for Memorial Services. We go to our correspondent at the Soweto Church where services wrapped up. What is significant about this church . These are some of the Church Members in the church listening to the service. This building was a lot of things to many people. Up therefore on the painting on the wall is the painting of a great activist. We have Nelson Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond tutu. During apartheid students running from the police used to come in and hide. There were occasions that police would come in and shoot them, and several have died in this building. Its an emotional time, an historical place. It shows how far the country has come. You mentioned people cowering in the church. What are religious leaders saying today about madebas passing. The message is simple. It was think about the good things and learn from him. One thing was be a good person. The police were saying for example, share a meal with a friend. Sit, chat, talk about Nelson Mandela, talk about the moments that you loved about him, the moments that made you laugh and cry, and what you learnt from the great man. That is the message, go out there. Not just today, but spend the rest of your life living a life that Nelson Mandela lived and be a good person. Its not difficult. Yes, he was a great man, but any person can be a good person. You mentioned the moments of laughter. We saw images of people in the streets of soweto dancing. Has the mood shifted from one of mourning to one of celebrating his legacy . Yes, it is. Its a great thing to do. Nelson mandela was 95 years old. When someone that old die, spend days crying. You gather with your family and friends and celebrate the life of a person, be it your grandfather or someone like Nelson Mandela that people saw as the father of the nation. Theres now a chance to celebrate what a great man Nelson Mandela was. Thats beautiful. The images are gripping. Thank you so much for joining us from soweto. People from all over are sharing their stories about Nelson Mandela, remembering the man who changed a country and, in essence, the world. For some his legacy was personal. I had the privilege to interview his grandson about his legacy. In 2012 i interviewed Nelson Mandelas grandson who went to live with Nelson Mandela when he was 11. Before he became president in 93 he came to fetch me. I stayed with him then. He told me about the first time