When the scuffles broke out. Police have arrested 86 protesters. They say nine officers were injured during the operation. Authorities say they removed more barricades nearby on wednesday. The studentled demonstrations began in november. Authorities in the u. S. State of missouri are stepping up security after a day of violence in the streets of ferguson. Theyre dealing with riots triggered by a grand jurys decision to clear a white Police Officer who fatally shot a black teenager. In the protest against the verdict, its also spread to washington, new york and other american cities. The grand jury decided on monday not to indict the officer of the death of 18yearold Michael Brown in august. Many people in ferguson have criticized the decision, calling it an act of racism. And some of them have turned violent. Shops were looted and set on fire during the unrest. Authorities used tear gas and arrested at least 61 people. Smoke was still rising on Tuesday Morning from burntout stores. And
And non coercive tools of u. S. Aircraft. In other words, the use of military power is just one tool and it must be integrated way set of other tools particularly bilateral and lateral diplomacy. Perhaps the greatest success weve seen against isis is this nations ability to mobilize a diverse and Significant National coalition. Over 60 nations have not just committed to fighting the threat in words, but they are acting. They are participating in the airstrikes they are countering isis financing they are stopping the flow of foreign fighters and they are responding to the catastrophe. The use of u. S. Force is needed but what president obama said is evidence of what has worked in the past five months. What have we seen in the past five months that have effectively degraded isis in iraq and syria . Since september, we are making significant progress and degrading isis by using a combination of airstrikes by the coalition coordinated with local forces on the ground. Through this partnersh
And tolerant societies that welcome the contributions of all people including the people of faith. The resolution we submitted today does not call for the deployment of Ground Combat forces to iraq or syria. It is not the authorization of another ground war like afghanistan or iraq. The 2600 american troops in iraq today largely serve on bases. And yes they face the risks that come with service in any dangerous environment but they do not have a combat mission. They are focused on training iraqi forces including Kurdish Forces. As ive said before, i am convinced the United States should not get dragged back into another prolonged ground war in the middle east. That is not in our National Security interests and it is not necessary for us to defeat isil. Local forces on the ground who know their countries best are best positioned to take the ground fight to isil and that is what they are doing. At the same time this resolution strikes the Necessary Balance by giving us the flexibility we
And ireland becomes the first country in the world to hold a referendum over whether to make gay marriage legal. This is Al Jazeera America live from new york city. Im stephanie sy. The senate has a few hours left to decide what will happen with the patriot act. Its a controversial law. The law passed in the wake of the september 11th attacks, but expires june 1st, and the senate will be on recess when that happens. Right now the senate is in session. Youre looking at a live picture of the senate chamber, and the debate on whether this law should remain as is will begin soon. Reporter 14 years after the patriot act, lawmakers, and americans are still debating. I think the debate is whether it has made america safer at the almost trillion dollars it has taken to implement it. Reporter this civil rights lawyer say it has not made the country safer. When the act was put together and rushed through Congress Post 9 11, a lot of democrats and republicans joined because they were told its oka
Millions of American Youth is upon us. May our appreciation as a nation of the value of education among those who are our future be incentive enough to guarantee its importance in our Public Policy consideration. May all that is done within the peoples house this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The gentleman from connecticut. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker the question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The gentleman from connecticut. Mr. Courtney thank you, mr. Speaker, i request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore the yeas and nays are requested the speaker the yeas and nays are