And quarter u. S. Special forces soldiers were killed. We will speak with reporter nick turse who says u. S. Military activity in africa is a recruiting tool for terror groups. Most americans to understand niger is one small part of something akin to a u. S. Shadow war on the african continent. That the United States is running about 10 missions per day all across africa. Amy we will talk about nick piece. New then as President Trump declares the Opioid Crisis a Public Health emergency, we will speak with Columbia University psychology and psychiatry professor carl hart. His new piece for Scientific American people are dying , because of ignorance, not because of opioids. If we are really concerned like the opioids and heroine, we need to tell people how to stay safe. If we are worried about overdose death, about 13,000 people die relatedar from heroine overdoses whereas 35,000 people die from automobile accidents. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracyn
[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations]. So its a longterm effort here, but the body and in the commit end of the countries themselves while solving the problem is a virtue. Absolutely did the fighting against terrorism across africa is every bit as urgent and that is the middle east. He differences with allies putting soldiers into the fight. African soldiers are fighting and dying in nigeria, mali. We are providing funding. Unlike other places where significant numbers of allies who are sending their troops into the site in its native a real difference and we should be grateful. Im grateful for your service and the chance to ask questions. Thank you, mr. Chairman. Very good at senator murphy. The mac thank you very much, mr. Chairman. I want to follow up from the question senator markey asked regarding interaction of Security Assistance and assistance provided by the state department. In 2014 was the first time dod fundi
Protests in seoul. We are now investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism the f. B. I. Says theres no evidence that the couple behind the mass shooting in california acted on instructions from i. S. I. L. In the capital have burundi, three men Wearing Police uniforms have been killed after attacking a car belonging to a police commander. It is the latest incident in a nation hit by violence over the president s third term in office. Ka Catherine Soi on the story now. Reporter when the sun sets, work begins in the suburb of burundis capital bujumbura. Pierre and a few others are on neighborhood watch. They say theyre protecting their homes from Security Forces and members of the ruling Political Part wing. If they attack us, we will defend ourselves this man says. A little earlier we met two other young men. They dress like police and dig out a hidden grenade. He told us he would use it today. They wouldnt say whether theyre an organized unit, have a leader or where they ge
Were just really unsure that they may approve to be a security expect. Now the United Nations have sent this report theres a real problem here in what to do with those sunni arab families that were caught in the i. S. I. L. Take over. They say were collaborators or there because they were civilians in the area. Any role the u. S. Will play will have to take into consideration the nature of the conflict as well thank you for that. In the capital of burundi three gunmen Wearing Police uniforms have been killed after attacking a car belonging to a police commander. It is the latest incident in the nation hit by violence over the president s third term in office. The government says its fighting insurgence. Catherine soi spoke to some of the men. Reporter when the sun sets, work begins in a suburb of burundis capital bujumbura. Pierre and a few others are on neighborhood watch. They say theyre protecting their homes from the Security Force and political youth party wing. If they are attack
Now with russia life is easier. You feel free. And marking one Year Anniversary of crimeas annexation by russia plus. Coming up ill be taking a look why indias premier has become a global success. And built to last, the motor bike that has been winning hearts and minds for more than a century. Good evening and thank you for joining us on al jazeera america. Im stephanie sy. And im antonio mora. Now a major man hunt is on in tunisia for the accomplices on a major museum. Police also killed two gunmen. So far no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile tunisias president has called for unity. Thousands hit the streets to denounce the attack. Many held up banners no to terrorism. There has been concerns over security in tunisia because neighboring libya has become affected. Nazanine moshiri has the story. They surround the bardo museum. One ever tunisias most famous tourist destinations. There were hundreds of visitors inside when gunmen opened fire. Some people managed