Good evening. Voting has wrapped up in the last couple of minutes, although it has been going into a series of extensions as the long process of counting the ballots gets set to get under way very closely in iran. At stake are control of the countrys parliament and control of the powerful assembly of experts. These things are currently in the hands of hardliners, but it could end up in the hands of reformers. Mark thompson has more now in this next report. A day which could help decide the iranian president s future. The candidates chosen for the new area are likely to affect his chances of reelection next year. The former Vice President says the government is ready to react however the country votes. It is what our people want that matters. Whatever comes out of the ballot box is his what counts. If we get the majority, we can cooperate. If our friends win, we can help them strengthen their agenda. The elections paired reformists against conservatives, who have dominated most institutions. Ruhani arcs moderate, is hoping to curb their influence and pave the way for domestic reforms. What type of future do we want in terms of our economy, in terms of our relationship with the world, in the value of he status of the state, in terms of the value of women. These are the challenges we have in iran. It is the First Time Since a deal was reached with world powers over the nuclear program. It lifted wideranging economic sanctions. I looked at the different actions and decided on the people supportive of the gostisbehere and for young People Like Us so they can make decisions beneficial for us. The Supreme Leader has called for a big turnout, with some 55 Million People eligible to vote. Just to clarify there for you, the voting there in iran has been extended now for a fifth time. It is set to wrap up in just over an hour from now at 22 15 Central European time. Staying in the region, the Syrian Government and rebel groups today agreed to join a plan to cease hostilities. It is hoped this deal will bring about peace and allow civilians to get access to aid and kick start the peace talks once again. But the truce does not apply to jihadist groups such as the Islamic State or others. Despite that looming deadline, violence is raging on across the country. Cause ty where a group the syrian Islamic Forces has been battling to take over that city. Here is our report. A fierce battle to take back control of a key city. Alshadaddi, an important hub of he Islamic State organization. Less than one kilometer away, the jihadist groups black flag. Get ready to shoot. Backed by u. S. Led Coalition Air strikes, the Syrian Democratic forces, an alliance of militias surround this region rich in oil and gas. An operation that mobilized some 5,000 troops. We are accused of not treating arabs and kurds the same way, but that is not true. Here there are arabs, kurds and christians. We are united. There is no discrimination. The militants send in suicide bombers. The car is booby trapped. Shoot, shoot. From a different position. Another kurdish fighter films the suicide bomber as he speeds toward the group in a bulletproof vehicle. Rocket fire brings his charge to an end. I am happy i am the one who destroyed him. Well done. God willing, we will be in al saddadi in two hours. We are going to raise the flag of the Syrian Democratic forces. The is group retreats, but ictory takes another few days. Village after village, sniper shot after sniper shodge, the group makes gains. I have to go, but take care of yourselves. You can sleep peacefully without any worries now. You are safe. Those civilians who chose not to flee their homes are relieved and welcomed the troops with open arms. Takeover takeover of this ci the Syrian Democratic forces has put an end to a terrifying twoyear rule by the Islamic State. This was the place where the Islamic Group set up their police. They judged people, executed hem and crucified them on this pole. Several jihadists were called in the air strikes, but according to some, civilian lives wereles lost. In this bakery 21 people were killed. Apart from them, we havent found civilian bodies in the streets. In a sign of victory, the Syrian Democratic forces hoisted their yellow flag. They are planning to remove the black and white propaganda of Islamic State group in the coming days. Now, the day after a french court ruled that a mass eviction could go ahead, officials have been going this friday from tent to tent at the socalled migrant camp to convince residents to leave. To send them to heated converted shipping containers or other areas. They say that all refugees will be treated with dignity. We would like these refugees to be received with dignity. That is why we have opened 102 welcome and Orientation Centers across france. These will help them learn the language. It will give them social assistance, health care, and most importantly, a normal life. The french sfrore minister speaking there. Two turkish journalists who were kept in custody the past three days have been freed tree. This after the Constitutional Court ruled their rights had been violated. They alleged in a report that the government had been trying to ship arms to jihadists in syria. Released after 92 days behind bars, these journalists were freed just a day after turkeys top court ruled their detention was a violation of human rights. I think this is a historical decision. Hopefully the ruling of the Constitutional Courts will pave the way for the freedom of the press and freedom of expression in turkey. They were part of turkeys leading opposition newspaper. They were arrested in november over reports that accused the countrys secret services of supplying arms to islamists and syria. They were accused of seeking to overthrow the government. Their imprisonment was condemned by human rights groups, who expressed alarm on the growing crackdown of the media in turkey. The journalists say expression is under threat in their current. Today we are being released, but it doesnt mean the dispute is over. We still have many friends in prison, and our struggle for them must continue. The two journalists nightmares are not over yet. They will go to trial in march and are facing possibly life sentenceses. After two rounds of voting, Gianni Infantino has won the presidency of fifa. This follows the Fifa Congress in zurich. The 45yearold swiss italian, who served at secretarygeneral , beating 115 votes bahran. He promised to lead the tarnished body into a new era. I went through a journey, an exceptional journey, a journey which made me meet many fantastic people, people who live and breathe football every day, and many people who eserve that fifa is highly respected. And we will restore the image of fifa, and everyone in the world will applaud all of us, and we will applaud all of you. The president reflect of fifa, Gianni Infantino. Here is more about him. He may pose for the cameras, but Gianni Infantino doesnt have a glittering futbol pedigree to fall back on. Instead his career to date has been dictated by his actions away from the pitch. A lawyer by trade, the Swiss National is fluent in several languages, something that has to general ogress secretary of avilan. He has acted as the president s righthand man. E played an integral part of uefas phoenix hair play regulations, and the orrin championships. The 46yearold is also a serving member of fifas reform committee. My main task in fifa will be to bring futbol back to fifa and fifa back to futbol. Futbol has to be at the center stage of all that fifa is doing, of everything that fifa is doing. The image and reputation of fifa, which orioles at the moment is not very high, has to grow again, hamels to come to the top again. Infantino announced his decision to run after larry was after platini dismissed. He planned to expand the world cup finals from 32 to 40 teams. Voters across the republic of ireland casting ballots in a general election that is unlikely to produce a clear winner. Although the economy has improved, not everybody is feeling the effect. Some feel that such an outcome to derail the recovery. Lastminute campaigning for the Prime Minister and john burton ahead of the nations parliamentary election. They have been trying to persuade voters that the coalition is best placed to eep up the 7 economic growth. The vast majority of people are looking forward here. They want a stable government. They want a government that is to last the course. A course with rigorous austerity. It pulled the island out of slump just after 2010, but it was not liked by voters. He is looking at 30 . His rival has 20 . 15 . Ing nationalist, and Coalition Partners labor has all but collapsed with just 7 . It seems that ireland is looking at potential political deadlock. I think there are some similarities as those countries after the election with uncertainty. I think we will see it here. Wins the vote, he will need to form another coalition to receive the gets. The oscars ceremony is happening tonight. I am talking about the annual highlight of the french film industry. But unlike the oscars, which is said to be too white, but there are plenty of female nominees nd those from morocco. Several big names are among those expected to leave with a trophy. Also in attendance is the hollywood veteran, michael douglas, who will be picking up a Lifetime Achievement awars there. Is one who stands out above all the others. In summer of 2014, she gabbert shooting oven her first film. Never had her wildest dreams think the algerian born made think she would become a leading lady. Did you have stage fright at first . In the beginning, yes. But now it is ok, mostly ok. So you got used to it . Well, i wouldnt say that, but maybe a little. It is almost by chance through a friend that she arned the roll of fattima. Hundreds auditioned for the part of the mother who doesnt speak french very well and wanted the best for her daughters. 45yearold actresses who dont speak french well dont expect. We had to look for them. Last year it was a huge surprise when fattima was selected. Here, she saw the film for the first time, and it received a 10minute standing ovation. I am happy. It is really magnificent. In cannes the film was very well received, as well as in cinemas, with more than 300,000 tickets sold. The film has been showered with praise and prizes, but the lead actress hasnt let the attention get to her head. She continues to look after her husband and three children and still works as a made. The awards are in full swing. We will bring you details as and as we get them. A day of destiny. That is how one former president describe todays elections in iran. At stake, control of the parliament and the assembly of experts. A is cessation of hostilities, the Syrian Government and rebel groups agreed to the terms of a to take affect at medical night. Gianni infantino is vowing to restore fifas tarnished image. Time now for a check of the top business stories. Mark success here. Global financial chiefs are meeting to improve the state of the global economy. Tell us where they are meeting and what they are talking about . They are indeed meeting, and meeting in shanghai. But division could overshad the talks over the weekend. Hanghai is playing hold of the g20. Chinese leaders are trying to soothe Global Concerns that the chinese economy is cooling down. To ollows a turbulent start 2016 in global mambingts. As it got under way, the chinese leader called for more coordination between countries, but with disagreement over what steps to take. Some called for governments to borrow money and kick start Global Growth by more spending, t germanys finance minister does not like that idea. The debt finance model has reached its limit. It is even causing new problems, raising debt and causing bubbles and excessive risktaking. If we continue on this path, we no longer need to watch television. The debt will overrun us, particularly in finance and construction. That was him speaking there in shanghai. Yes, he did indeed quote the walking dead, the tv series. There may be fears of a chinese slow down, but good news for the us us. Physician show it grew as a faster part. T expanded by 1 higher than originally expected. Spending rose by a higher than expected pace during the month of january. That upbeat data from the United States has provided some support for american stocks this session. I say some support because we are seeing american shares in the red this hour. We have seen prices reverse earlier gains, and Energy Shares are there. The nasdaq still hanging on to some gains as you can see right there. Shares as i say, have been getting some support for oil markets, but as i have seen, we have seen those Energy Shares turn around on back of those lower oil prices. We saw Higher Oil Prices in europe, and that helped in pean indexes finishing ositive territory. Shares in rbs were lagging. First lets bring you some french corporate news. He Nuclear Company arifa facebook a 2 billion loss. Arevas problems are deeper than there. They are struggling with the business after the fukushima disaster in japan. They are finalizing a plan that will see shareholders inject five billion euros into the company by years end. Earlier i spoke to a Nuclear Expert who says that the future of areva still looks uncertain. That va, it is a business is not growing worldwide because nuclear it deadlining, and areva is not well positioned on this interception apart from one sector, which is the reprocesses and recycling industry, where areva is leader. The only big consumer is e. D. F. So there is no growing there. I dont really think that the Business Model of areva remains in and earth to survive. He gave us his pretty gloomy outlook there for areva. Next up we are going to talk you through some other stories that we are watching for you. The u. K. Governments ambition stop selling have taken a hit. They have taken loss for an eighth consecutive year. T pushed the lender to a 2. 7 euro loss. R. B. S. Shares slumped on the news, complicating the government eights plans to sell parts of its 73 stake as outlined. From r. B. S. To u. B. S. The swiss bank is being investigated over Money Laundering and tax fraud in belgium. Of helping ccused those evade taxes. U. B. S. Says it will defend itself against any unfounded allegations. Here is another company in trouble. He French Oil Giant has been fined one billion yurens. It allowed iraq to Sell Crude Oil to obtain food and medicine. But a probe found companies had aid kickbacks to the company. Fine was 750,000 euro the maximum possible. Farming is in focus here in paris this weekend as the citys annual agricultural fair is kicking off. It is an institution, and many politicians will do rounds to show their support for the agricultural sector. This year may prove tense after widespread protests by Livestock Farmers in the past weeks. Many say they cannot make ends meet due to low prices. To end this impasse, the government is now leaning on supermarket. Here are more details. The ey are targeting biggest supermarket chains. They are stripping the shelves of canned goods. We are getting rid of all the readycooked food. But the key issue for many of the countrys formers, the plummets prices of dear, park and other produce. It is clear and it has been proven that. Major supermarkets and food processes factories are keeping the profits. The tumbling prices have taken a chunk out of the farmers pay. They say it is hard tore survive. Some companies have made moves. This one has drawn up a fiveyear contract for pig farmers, promising them a better deal for their product. We understand we cant let farmers live exclusively off subsidies. Lowry our ecision to prices. Paris is pressuring the e. U. Other surplus mick and things off the market. The European Commission must take full responsibility and must use its power to take initiative, and it needs to speak out on the issue. The commissions proposals could be unveiled at a meeting of e. U. Foreign millsap sisters in mid mar. There you go. Farmers in france. His years agricultural fair could turn into a rowdy affair. Have you ever been . I actually havent. Too many people around. It is great. The best thing is the food. The cheese and yogurt. Bq 02 26 16 02 26 16 [captioning made possible by democracy now ] amy from pacific, this is democracy now youre the only person fine for hiring people illegally. I am guilty one on stage who has hired people. Amy florida senator marco rubio goes on the offensive against republican president ial frontrunner donald trump in the final debate before super tuesday hosted by cnn, telemundo, and the salem media group. We