International about its reports into workers rights in qatar ahead of the world cup monumental ruins of an ancient city at risk of destruction from a modern conflict. I. S. I. L. Fighters evered the u. N. E. S. C. O. Enter the u. N. E. S. C. O. Site of palmyra. Ramadi, the capital of the biggest province and palmyra, the cradle of civilisation now in its hands. Reporter this appears to be the final stages of fighting for a city at the heart of syria. I. S. I. L. Fighters pushed Syrian Government forces out of palmyra. They are in control of citys infrastructure including the National Hospital and security headquarters. Translation theres about 140,000 people here. People are afraid. Theres no water. They can use local wells, and theres no town most of the time. Reporter palmyra is surrounded by gas fields and home to a prison. Thats military airport and weapons depot. The military significance is the military significance is mostly in terms of the prison. There has been a lot of the u.
This is Al Jazeera America live from new york city. Im tony harris. Maryland governor larry hogan lifted the state of emergency after a week that. Im asking the department of justice to see if our Police Department has engaged in a pattern of stops searches and arrests that violate the fourth amendment. Im asking that they investigate what systemic changes or systemic changes exist within ourchallenges exist within our Police Department that can contribute to excessive fourth and disin a tore and discriminatory policing. I would hold those accountable if change is not made. We cannot be timid in addressing this problem and im a mayor that does not shy away from our citys big challenges. At no other time in our citys recent history has any administration brought this level of resources to the table. Yesterday attorney general Loretta Lynch went to baltimore where she pledged to help the Police Department. In yemen more than 30 airstrikes hit two provinces right near the border of saudi
Off its military might as it celebrates victory day against the natsthe nazis. Lewis hamilton claims pole position in barcelona ahead of the spanish grand prix. Hello, saudi military says houthi leaders in yemen have nowhere to hide. The Saudi Led Coalition has staged more than 100 air strikes in the past 24 hours against houthi targets. Saudi jets bombed areas close to the International Airport in the yemeni capital sanaa, as well as areas in saada and haja province. Ceasefire tuesday so long as the houthis agree to take part. So far theres been no response from the houthis as fighting rages on. This is a spokesman speaking a short time ago. Translator yesterday the Coalition Forces and saudi forces conducted more than 130 air strikes which targeted more than 100 areas inland and near the border of yemen and saudi arabia. It also targeted the Leadership Centers and the offices of the houthis, targeting more than 17 leaders. Judge in cairo has upheld Hosni Mubaraks sentence for corrupt
Cross north to south korea. And we look at survivors of the nepals earthquake. Hello, iraqi forces and u. S. Led coalition have started their fight back against the advance of the Islamic State in iraq and the levant in anbar province. Coalition airstrikes have targeted armor vehicled and isil positions near the provincial capital of ramadi, which the group captured last week in an embarrassing set back for the government. Taking control of that town would allow isil to link ramadi and fallujah and put it within striking distance of iraqs capital. We have reports now from baghdad. There has been military progress against Islamic State in iraq and the levant. Shia militiamen realize Iraqi Government soldiers have recaptured the town. They pushed isil out that have town, which is seven kilometers from ramadi, the provincial capital of anbar. The iraqi forces were sent to the area to stop isil from advancing further. Isil has managed to take towns and cities andexcuse metowns and villages
Plight of americans that just cant afford to stay in their homes. Severe weather in texas, tornados leaving behind a trail of destruction. This one in west Central Texas touching down before nightfall. You see the path of turned up earth, a grim reminder of the dividing line between that which is saved and that which is destroyed. Some houses exploding. Nothing left but scattered breeze and debris. Some blown away. Only the foundations remaining. Cameras catching this man standing on a second floor porch after the tornado moved through and destroyed the rest of his house. Dramatic scenes coming out of texas good evening storms tearing through the central part of texas. It appears that the west of the town off cisco was one of the hardest hit. Emergency crews saying one american mass been killed. Storm chasers capturing pictures of that tornado. It could be morning before we know the true extent of the damage, and the danger not over yet. More Severe Weather into the night. Kevin corriv