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Obama. He responded with sanctions against is 11 top russian and ukrainian officials. They cited several high government leaders. U. S. Navy seals seized an oil tanker off the coast of cyprus. It was carrying oil smuggled out of libya. They were attempting to sell it on global markets. No one was injured. General motors recalling 1. 7 million vehicles. The automaker recalling 2 million last months. Problems from faulty airbags to engine fires. They are the headlines. Im Thomas Drayton in new york. Remember, you can get the latest news on on america tonight. Special coverage on stories the world can watching, raising hopes and sowing confusion about the fate of Malaysia Flight 370. They said the plane was in another direction. In terms of timing, they knew the direction, but covered it up. They havent given us explanation why they concealed it. Anger, anxiety for the families. And crimea after a rubber stamp referendum. The soul is singing. We are home, we are with russia. Putins power play puts the west on deference. Whats the next move and can anything stop it . Welcome to a special america tonight. We note the special interest of our are audience, we focus on both stories this hour. The crisis in ukraine which a National Leader warns he fears may be hours away from a shooting war. First on the mist of malaysia air 370. The on the mystery of malaysia air 370. The u. S. S. Kidd will go back to its normal duties, and malaysian officials reveal a a new time line which suggest a final communication from the cockpit, all right, good night, may have come before the communications were cut off. Search area now covers 30 million square miles, most of the up indian ocean, 15 of the whole planet. Bear in mind that the aircrafts black boxes are only bl meant to send meant to send signals for 30 days. Ten of those are now gone. Lisa stark has the story. As investigators in malaysia search the home of the planes captain and copilot, Authorities Say an analysis of the air traffic recording reveals who spoke the last words from the cockpit, it was the man in the right seat. This investigation indicate it was the copilot who basically spoke the last time it was recorded on tape. That was 27yearold far arik abdul hamid. Investigators revised their time line saying the two communication he systems that were switched off on the jet may have both been disabled in the minutes after that final radio transmission. Police have interviewed the family of the captain, fari d, and the Flight Simulator in his home. We have dismantled it in his room and assembled it in our office and getting experts to look at it now. They do not believe he could have been involved in the flights disappearance, friends say. If anything happened in the plane, he would make sure that everyone else would have beneficiary taken care of before thoughts of himself. Search for plane is anywhere from central asia to west of australia, deep in the indian ocean. U. S. China and france amongst others to provide further satellite detail. Sunday the u. S. Added its most sophisticated subhunter the p8 to the search. The flights disappearance is a deliberate anlt act have refused u. S. Nelings incidence into the renewed focus ton pilots. The fbi could have been called, interpol, but my understanding is malaysia isnt really cooperating at all. Also lie in the flights black boxes which if ever recovered may yield few clues. It only records data for two hours then overyou writes itself. If it was going on for six or seven hours, we have lost it. We know the french have now been asked to come to help with this search. These are frecial officials french officials who found the flight that disappeared over the atlantic so obviously they have a lot of experience with deep water searches. Be a change in the u. S. Strategy, the u. S. Is pulling the u. S. S. Kidd out. Is there a sense that things are shifting in the search effort . There are senses, there is now such a massive area that they feel that surface ships arent going odo the job. They are bringing in aircraft, flying over the ocean, taking a look to see what might be there, the u. S. Is still involved. They will have a p8 poseidon l aircraft up and they will be council mainly an air search, not a search on the water. And the other thing is we have said before the black boxes will ping about 30 days. Right. Were getting there. Were getting knowledge close to that. They are only certified to go for 30 days so thats the guarantee. And they do want to get to those boxes. They have to drop some listening devices into the water but to do that they really have to narrow down the search area to figure out where they can drop those listening devices to get close enough olisten for distinctionive pings from the black boxes. We want to join the conversation with john cox with the Aviation Security and safety institute, captain cox we appreciate you can being with us. Whats striking is the nature of the search. You would think we would be narrowing and narrowing a search and now its growing wider and wider. Is there a sense where the search cannot go on, where this becomes hopeless . No, i think were following evidence as it unfolds and the search area is being adjusted appropriately. What were doing is searching by elimination. We know where we have not looked. We know we have not found adebris field and they continue to expand it based on new evidence. I think we will find a debris field. I think there is a debris field out there. Given some time and the quality of the search assets that are being employed i think well find this debris field. Lisa, i want to ask you about that too. From my political standpoint as well, can a search like this which by the way is an expensive undertaking for all the nations certainly. How long can a search like this go on . It is kind of unprecedented. Obviously it is unprecedented. You want answer he for the families who are suffering at this time. You want answers for the Aviation Industry and folks who are being involved in investigating terrorism. You cant get that answer unless they find the black boxes and the wreckage. They are going to be loath to end this search until they really feel there is no hope and thats going to be quite a while. Captain cox, so much much what we have heard, has we all wonder and think what is going on in there. A lot of focus in the last couple of days has been on the transmissions from the aircraft or maybe the lack of transmissions and whether it could have happened sort of simultaneously or through whether it had to be involved for example with human intervention. Did somebody have to turn it off. Knowing what you know about these cock pits, is it cockpits, is it clear that somebody had to turn off these communication device he, did a human hand have to be involved . Lets take them in the three parts that we know. One is the communications radio. What we 92 is it was not know is it was not utilized after the last transmission. It may have failed, it may not have been set to transmit, in other words the transmit switch, or it could have been deprived of electrical power. The same thing with the transponder. The component itself could have failed or it may have been switched off. We have no way to know on either of those whether the human intervention actually occurred or not. What we do know and what is the most compelling piece of evidence so far that we have got is one of the data systems called the acar system, it sends out data on a regular basis, it had been doing that up to nearly this last known points. It stopped transmitting the data but it continued to talk to the network. That means it had electrical power and the component was functioning. For that to occur in all likelihood required human intervention. Thats one of the strongest physical pieces of evidence that we have so far. So many of us think we know whats going on, i think ive heard from everybody in the world that Everybody Knows what happens here. But to underscore this point is it possible that someone in the cockpit whether its a pilot or somebody else could have turned off all the switches by hand . It is conceivable that that would have occurred. Could have occurred. The one of the things that i think its very, very important after being an accident investigator for something over three decades. We must keep an open mind here. Theres nothing off the table. So we know that we dont know a whole lot. We are following evidence one piece at a time. It may very well prove in the end that there was human intervention. But we dont have enough evidence yet to support that as the only possibility. And lisa as captain says nothing can be taken off the table here but when we hear people talk about it a lot of people ask it so i have to pose it. Is it possible that this aircraft has landed on the ground somewhere . If you clearly look at the two halves theyre looking at, one is over the water, the other is over land. So conceive ably, if it flew for seven and a half hours it could have landed somewhere but the thought was it would have been picked up over radar. The best guess is that it did not land somewhere, that it is at the bottom of the indian ocean somewhere. That is their best guess but until we find it joie we really dont know. Captain cox on that point, until we find it we see so much confusion here. Are is it because there are different ways, for investigation acknowledge does that drobt what has been so contribute to what has been so much confusion here . There is an international convention, International Affair yaition organization known as ikao, called annex 13, this investigation is now being paralleled by criminal investigation. But its being conducted in accordance with icao annex 13. Everything is being conducted within International Standards is what youre saying . Thats correct, thats correct. If we look at the airports that are available that have been characterized as a possible place for them to land, an airplane the size of a 777, one of the slights would pick it up. Its not easily hid, there are some hangars, i agree with some people i think if it were on land based on the radar, based on the fact that the satellites would have picked it up, we have looked at a large number of these airports, i dont think the evidence supports the idea that its on unfortunately. Thank you so much, captain john cox, also with us, al jazeeras lisa stark, appreciate you being here. Our special coverage of malaysia air 370 continues after a break with misery in waiting. The unanswered questions, and confused questions, pushing families to the breaking point. And an america tonight investigation to watch for invisible children and the system thats failed them. The protective investigator never laid eyes on those children. There was no visual. So the investigator never went into the home . That was a violation of dc lf regulation. Floridas can abandoning its most vulnerable. Sheila macvicar two part for all the suspicions and speculation about malaysia air flight 370 at its heart, this mystery is about the people on board who are missing and are missed. 239 souls on board that flight from kuala lumpur to beijing, what happened to them . More than two dozen countries are searching for them. America tonights sarah hoy has the story. You know what its like to lose a 50yearold son, i know that my son is with god. Theres been no trace of flight 370 since it vanished more than a week ago. With the fate of the passengers and crew of the missing flight still unknown, relatives of the missing, journey a roller coaster. Ever since the plane missing from kuala lumpur to beijing, two men with stolen passports, search area expanded, deliberate act. A pilot signs off the radio with the casual all right, good night. For some family members of the missing the lack of hard information has only brought anguish. The mystery behind the planes disappearance pushed one father of the missing to his break point. Translator the point is that we care about our relatives. Where have they gone . They have been missing for such a long time. They are speaking nonsense. They havent rescued people as fast as they should have. After seven or eight days they said the plane was in another direction. In terms of timing they knew the direction of the plane when it first happened but they covered it up. They still havent given us explanation as to why they covered it up. Waiting for word about their loved ones, for some its of no value. Translator this is really not about whether they provide us with a hotel or not. We just want our family members. Our relatives. We dont want anything else. We are all suffering so much, and were extremely angry. Reporter despite the lack of clues, she hopes her father will return home. She turned to twitter, come home fast, dad, its the only thing i want. And until today we are still waiting for you dad. Read another. As the International Search effort including some 26 countries continues to come up emptyhanded, the airline told relatives of the passengers and crew to prepare for worst. As grieving family mems wait for answers, dms members wait for answers, hope the missing Malaysia Airlines plane will be found. Refocused this investigation. And given hope to family members. Translator you could say that this is good news. In the overall view of the situation its good news. This means that theres still hope that our relatives are alive. Ing. America tonight sarah hoy, rejoins us tonight. We saw that mother at the beginning of your report, obviously so heartbroken, believing her son is gone. Thats not true for everyone. Something people believe. The news this may have been a hijack something deliberate give families hope. This family in texas, they are really expecting a miracle, so much so they have set up a him. This is a springboard resurgence of energy, our family are not lost, they want a real reason, theres no bodies, theres no planes. Its hard to hold onto something, they have a little glimmer a little flicker. Sarah hoy, thanks so much. After the break, our mairnts america tonight focuses on the crisis these protestors have decided that today they will be arrested these people have chased a president from power, theyve torn down a state. Whats clear is that people dont just need protection, they need assistance. A special america tonight our indepth coverage now on the crisis in ukraine and the vote that leaves crimeas future and that of its people hanging in the balance. In recent months, as the citizens of ukraine have made their voices heard, we have been guided by a fundamental principle the future of ukraine must be decided by the people of ukraine. That means ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected and International Law must be upheld. Thats president obama speaking at the white house on monday as a showdown between russia and the western powers looms ever larger. In crimea the vote overwhelmingly on sunday was to become part of the Russian Federation. And while the u. S. And European Union slapped sanctions, Russias Vladimir Putin officially recognized crimea as an independent republic. America tonights Sheila Macvicar with more. Crimea ns celebrate a new beginning. Our fathers and grandfathers went to war together. I think this is the right decision, 100 . That seemed to be one sentiment delivered in suns referendum. Under the eyes of russian troops. 97 of crimeans voted, voted to join russia. In a statement monday russian president Vladimir Putin confirmed the vote, calling crimea sovereign and independent. President obama declared the opposite. As i said yesterday, the referendum yesterday was a clear violation of ukrainian constitution and International Law and it will not be recognized by the international community. Reporter on monday, the arguing that a unilateral declaration of a territory does not violate international norms. The vote it self was contentious and fraught with irregulates. Irregularities. Ton whole, the event passed in what one might call good natured absence of exuberance and strong emotions. Reporter other observers like local journalist ibrahim, using only his first name, said the vote was a sham. Showed him at multiple are multiple voting stations voting early and often. They said why you not voting as your own station, he said im voting here,. The u. S. Has beings knowledge suggested sanctions pointed at key leaders. Finalize sanctions against top russian and crimean officials involved in the referendum. We think about what the response should be and there should be a response. We are also trying to extend most strong possible signals, a signal of trying to ensure that they understand the seriousness of the situation. Reporter crimea is operational ethnic russian. The votes outcome is sure to heighten tensions among ukrainians. Ukraines new government has begun gathering its own military forces. Translator looking at the aggression in crimea which the Russian Federation is covering up with a farce called a referendum and the danger danger represents, i have called upping forces. The solution must be diplomatic and not military. The next moves are president putins and two big questions. First will he order retaliation and sanction he against the individuals, and what shape will that retaliation take, and second will he extend an invitation to crimea the join the Russian Federation. Joie. How effective are they at this point and what else can ukraine ask for . They are already described as pretty toothless, which is the white house and the are European Union have rejected. A group on this list politician he, the deputy of the crimean parliament, the head of the Ukrainian Navy who defected to russia and two very senior advisors of be Vladimir Putin. The list is very well chosen. Some are surprised that the be European Union and the United States have agreed on this list, if theres maneuver, if you have to crank it up, which people think in order to get russian attention that is necessary, there is room the go further up the list. For example none of the big oligarchs, the Business Leaders who have got all the money who are very, very close to putin, none of them are on the list. You have to also remember from the european point of view there is a lot of business at stake with russia and theres a lot of gas at stake with russia. That is other question. If you are going to ramp up would anyone ask for any military sanction any military kind of intervention to be imposed here or is this really thinking about other economic possibilities . There is some talk of nonlethal military aid to ukraine which could be things like mres, combat rations for troops in the field. There could be some other kinds of perhaps training assistance but very much on the nonlethal side. Of course ukrainians know they should not be asking for any kind of political tri intervention because they will military intervention because they will not get that. In terms of the energy resource. Energy is one source. Of course europe is very dependent on russian gas. Although that has changed over the last few years, we are fortunately at the ends of the winter, there are strategic gas reserves in europe so it is not as painful a card at is otherwise would be. But there are ways to target russian business. But remember since the collapse of the former soviet union there are new and big ties between western business interest and interest in russia. Theres a lot of investment. On both sides of the equation there, Sheila Macvicar, america tonight correspondent, thanks so much. Were joined via skype andrew chevchenko, thank you for being with us again. In the wake of this referendum in crimea, what is the worry, what is the concern for people in the rest of ukraine . Well, i think most of the crimea and throughout the whole ukraine we are really worried that we might be just showers away from full scale military conflict. And these socalled referendum which was called in the crimea, did not do anything good in that sense. We see more and more escalation, more and more pressure from different people on the ground. And i think be as of the moment now everyone understands that the only proper solution of this crisis is quick military deescalation. The troops should be withdrawn and then the position he and the diplomats should do their work. Why do you think things are so close to a shooting war at this point, why are you so concerned about that, what evidence do you see that that might be the case . I think what the croo courtrs crimea is like these days, we have thousands of military on the ground. We have thousands of soldiers that stay in the ukrainian bases. We have proRussian Military, we have career thugs brought from outside, local criminals, we have the Crimean Tatars who say they are going to defend their soil to be martyrs and their destiny on their land. And we hear about serbian groups, so the situation is so tense. And it was all spurred by the Russian Military intervention. I think we have been quite lucky not to have a direct military conflict so far but the situation is extremely risky and it is challenging not just for ukraine, not just for the people who live in the crimea but its a challenge for the whole region and for the whole world. On that point in particular, what have you seen from both the west and particular from the United States, is the pressure enough to stop this from escalating further . Do you think that the sanctions would be enough . What is enough . What can stop this from getting worse . Well, first of all, we really are thankful to the free world for a strong moral support, and emotionally solidarity with us. It matters a lot. Now, the challenge is how to convert all of that into practical steps which will help us solve the cries he. I think economic crisis. I think the economic sanction he have been extremely successful and sanction he which will make russia to think twice, on all the further steps. On the other hand its way too short of something which would really stop military escalation. I think we should be prepared for some prevention steps which could prevent putin from going any further in the mainland of ukraine, and shall think how to make putin the withdraw the troops from the peninsula. Member of parliament in ukraine, andre chevchenko, thank you for being with us by skype. In our studio this evening, and dr. Lozansky, we have heard quite bit on the ukrainian side. I would be interested to understand a russian perspective about the importance of crimea and why there has been such an emphasis on the crimea. Its not just the crimea, the whole of ukraine is very important to russia and of course crimea is an important part of that. But you see if you look at the ties, family ties, historic culture, religious, and Even Economic ties, those two countries so intertwined to try to break those apart russia cannot afford it. Historically, the simple part we know as schoolchildren the charge of the light brigade and that story about crimea, but it is part of a larger mayo narrative. Much larger. Because crimea was part of russia for 200 years but ukraine 400 years, all of russia started, many ukraine started russia. Someone from outside is trying to separate them. Russia was thinking eu was trying to separate them. Thats what probably start they had crisis. Eu invited six former soviet republics including ukraine to sign agreement. Break some agreements between ukraine and russia and russia simply could not do that. They did not pick up this fight, fight started from eu and thats too bad. Russia offered to be part of this. Why you want to separate those six countries from unite us acknowledge ukraine, eu, u. S. , russia kind of Work Together for the benefit of everyone involved. And mr. Putin also was offering a trade union that would put ukraine on the other side. Well he said first that we dont mind that eu is signing this agreement but we want to be part of this as well. And the agreement itself not only would separate europe and russia economically but would move ukraine to nato and russia would not allow that. A tie of ukraine also to the port area. Its a very important port. It is the only warm port. Warm water deep water. Only one that is warm. Russia pays over 100 million, every time a new government wants to be part of nato and not only crimea, even ukraine itself two different countries, Eastern Ukraine leaning towards russia. Western ukraine leaning towards europe. The next area of importance would be in Eastern Ukraine . It all lies in u. S. U. S. Is a major player. For instance, if they decide to break ties between russ around ukraine, but form a different kind of union, u. S. , russia, ukraine play a different role, everyone not trying to step on foot, make everyone satisfied then it will work. But if we will the west will try to keep separating ukraine in russia then russia will cause some trouble and we dont want that. So that could mean forces in Eastern Ukraine . I dont think its probably at this stage. But again, i would say that washington plays a key role. Washington has to decide whether it wants russia to be part of the western alliance or whether it wants to weaken and isolate russia so its all washington. Doctor, thanks for being here. My pleasure. After the break, changes in crimea from home lands to last names. What crimeans are vowing to each the conflict in crimea is more than just political. The division between ethnic russian he and ukrainians who have been living together for generation he run deep, very deep, in some cases, down to the kitchen table. Nick schifrin has a story about the family caught in the trouble. In any other place, they would end up star crossed father. On this peninsula on this weekend these two households got to exchange their vows twice. Once to each other. Their wedding was friday afternoon. It was hastily arranged. Thats the second union. Theyre turning their backs on ukraine and uniting for a russian future. A great part of crimean people are russian, im for crimeans and if they vote for Russian Federation that would be great, i think. Reporter the majority of crimea agrees. Now that the the votes are counted and the parties have ended, they have to face the future. We talk to five 20 somethings. Im for ukraine. I want to stay ukrainian. And some for russia. Hes very smart. I hope he will help us, help crimea. Christina is a dancer who believes russia provides more economic opportunity. We didnt see too much future thats why most people want to leave, want to be with russia because it really true, last ten years, yes. Russia so very, very good group. People, i really believe that yesterday, we did a right choice. Polima works in i. T. Like her mother she was born in ukraine but she identifies more with russia. Its like my past. You just want to irritate them. Well, its the result is quite simple. Victor is a musician. He expresses the sentiments of man crimeans. He hopes they provides protection for many proeuropeans in crimea. But the prorussian activists have attacked ukrainians. Can you explain me our situation . Yesterday i was not allowed to enter the polling place. The guy stopped me, he knows me very well that im an extremist and i want to enter. So is it okay . Why did you want to go there and what did you say to them . Im a citizen of crimea and there are votes right now. So what, i cant enter a polling place . Kate is an activist and artist. Because of those prorussian militias, she feels she must leave crimea. Come to you and ask you to show him your things, your passport. I dont want to live like that. I will not leave crimea because i grew up here. I love crimea. Irvin a medical student and a member of the minority muslim tatars, he worried that russia might repress him like the soviets repressed his grandparents. What am i going to do, how am i going obring. My children . Like am i going to be in russian army or something . I dont think its going to be easy for me to accept all these changes. But the changes are coming. And most crimeans agree with victor when he dismisses u. S. Criticism of the referendum. You have your family, i have my family. If i come to you and i start lecturing what youre supposed to do or what i think to do i think you have the right to tell me thank you for your opinion. Goodbye. And that is majority view, especially for a new couple. And do you know whether its a boy or girl . Yulia is six months pregnant. Shes confident about her baby boys future because shes convinced he will be born a russian. Nick schifrin, al jazeera, alusta ukraine. 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In an extraordinary ceremony at the white house on tuesday, president obama will present the award to these knowledge veterans, passed over because of their racial ethnic backgrounds. America tonights Sheila Macvicar met one of the recipients. Retired in 1985 . 78yearold Melvin Morris lives the life of a typically retiree. Fishing, enjoying his boat. He looks the part too. And like many here, the hat he service. How many years were you in service . 23. First class morris joined the Oklahoma National guard in 1959 and enlisted in the army. He joined the special forces and was one of the first soldiers to wear the green ber be bere trveg. Our job was to find the enemy and get some results. In 1969 he was on a mission where a platoon of south viet dma vietnamese inviters. Other u. S. Soldiers were hit and down. Morris made a decision. We cant leave nothing for enemy. Well never leave another fallen comrade. And i turned over to chuck and he was dead and i gave him last rites. My way. And i finished giving last rites i mean they open up. In a hail of gun fire the green beret carried the body out case. What is in that case . Sensitive material. A map . Maps, documents, whatever. Something you dont want the enemy to have . We dont want them to have that. Still in the area he took bullets in the chest arm and hand. I didnt feel that. I had to get out. Athis is distinguished Service Cross. For his action he, morris was awarded a purple heart for his wounds and distinguished Service Cross for hes his heroism. He went back for another combat tour. I didnt know if i was fully heeled or not. I didnt care. He retired to florida with his wife of 52 years, mary. Proud of his service morris displays his medals and commendations in his office. I have three Army Commendation medals. His career was lind him. I thought that was done, that was it. But almost a year ago, he got a call from an army colonel at the pentagon. He says a high Government Official wants to speak to you. I want to be standing by the telephone and be there at 12 30 tomorrow. Standing 50 telephone. I was nervous. Being that high Government Official was president obama. He says i want to present you you should have received a medal 40 years ago. Im presenting you with the consciousal medal of honor. I was down on my knees. Did you know why you didnt get the medal 44 years ago . No, i didnt have a clue. And you know, i never thought about it. That was the nation answer second highest decoration for 44 years. Introduced in the civil war, the medal of honor is the militarys highest award for combat valor. Most of the 23 veterans who will be decorated on tuesday are jewish americans, his pan i hispanic or African American. Combatants who were passed over because of their religion or racial backgrounds. We found had was institutional and personal being discrimination in the army. He was part of a 1993 study ordered by the Armed Services committee to find out whether racism was behind the fact that no black soldier received the medal of honor in world war ii. It was a pretty persuasive document that said yes there was without doubt, Racial Discrimination in the army. In all of the services. That ended up creating this imbalance. No African American who deserved medal of honor for his service in world war ii received it. Today, we fill the gap in that picture. That study paved the way for other reviews of different groups of minority soldiers overlooked for militarys highest honor as a result of bridge dis. Asian be americans, Pacific Islanders and most recently, jewish plairn americans and his. Morris was the Largest Group of being being recipients since 1992. Sand ya santiago aravilla and. How hard was it to be an African American soldier, a green beret in South Vietnam . It wasnt hard at all. I never placed the problem. As far as other problems, it was way above me. But down at the soldier level i didnt have a problem gln since the announcement of the award, morriss phone has been ring off the hook. The retiree bowled over by the attention like being invited 50 Washington Nationals to throw their opening pitch, against the braves in florida. In his mind, vietnam is not behind him. How does it feel 44 years later to be reliving this . I relived it every day, its no different. But you always get those little flash backs. Just those moments . Interjust those moments. You know ptsd is real. And i cant tell somebody im so tough that i didnt suffer from st. Patrick ptsd. Its been with me since 69. But this vet wouldnt trade honest for world. Would i do it again . Yes, in a heartbeat. In a heartbeat . In a heartbeat, yes. To you sir. Sheila macvicar told us Sergeant Morris was one of the first to wear the green beret, permission granted by president kennedy. He still has that beat up beret. He still has all the sweat and tears of the service and he wants to dedicate it to the president. Well have more of plairnt coming up tomorrow. Aintain coming up tomorrow. Beings america tonight coming up tomorrow. President putin takes another step to bring crimea into the Russian Federation. Hello im sammy and you are watching al jazeera live from doha and ahead relatives of chinese passengers aboard flight 370 threaten to go on Hunger Strike 11 days after the jet vanishes, more talks on Irans Nuclear program and meaningful progress. Plus. A big breakthroug