The federal government the diplomat that spent nearly two years trying to find a solution to the conflict in syria is leaving his post. Bangui moonannounced that Lakhdar Brahimi will resign at the end of this month. Al jazeeras diplomatic editor james james bays is at the United States. Ban kimoon called Lakhdar Brahimi a brilliant diplomat. Doesnt that statement indicate how detractable syria diplomacy is at the moment. Reporter absolutely. He did the job for two years, and the man before him, kofi annan, they have both resigned, both saying they cannot find peace in syria. We are looking into the abyss. Its a serious moment for the Peace Process in syria. Why did dr Lakhdar Brahimi resign. Hes speaking to the Security Council telling them. Hell brief the press in a short time. We know the main reason he got both sides around the table in geneva, two rounds of talks. In the end the government side around the table wouldnt agree to the compromised agenda. He said if the Syria Governmen
Turning here for a cheaper alternative. What started as a domestic dispute ends with that, a home exploding. How a Police Officer lost his life in the process. Welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im del walters. Im stephanie sy. Wildfires are burning in texas and new mexico. A fire in the texas panhandle consumed over 2500acres, destroying 89 homes. New mexicos first major wildfire of the season consumed more than 4700 acres so far. The Double Diamond fire is burning in texas while new mexicos silver fire is racing through a National Forest. We are tracking these fires. Where do we stand this morning . When these wildfires break out, were anxious to hear the containment numbers. That means how much of the fire is under control. Overnight, the news on that front got worse in texas. As for new mexico, the containment number is worse. The estimate in texas is dropped from 75 to 65 . One county official said it looks like a war zone. Sally wall can relate. My home and the home next to mine was