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Nigerias new president promises to get rid of boko haram once and for all. Im Andy Richardson at the fifa elections in sglurary as blatter begins an unprecedented fifth term as president. After a day twists sepp blatter has been reelected as fifa president for a fifth term even during the scandal. Blatter received 133 votes at the Fifa Congress in sglur wish short of the 140 votes to avoid a second round ofvoter. The challenge con seated defeat. Its in a crisis in corruption investigations. In his acceptance speech sepp blatter promised to restore the reputation. I thank you that you accepted me for the next four years. Id be in command of this boat called fifa and we will bring it back. We will bring it back for sure, and we will bring it back and where finally football can be played beach soccer we can play everywhere. Earlier his defeated challenger thanked supporters as he withdrew from the race. Its been a wonderful journey in terms of knowing you and working with you and seeing t
Of being in danger, but raises concerns about its future. Hello. Delegates from 209 fifa member nations are currently voting on the presidency of footballs governing body amidst its worst ever corruption scandal. Sepp blatter warned that it would take some time to rebuild fifas reputation. His challenges is prince ali bin hussein from jordan. Appealing for delegates support, sepp blatter said that he is the best man to lead fifa through this difficult period. Translator i wish to stay among you. I wish to play this role. I would like to continue with you. This is a matter of trust, confidence, from you. To me it is a matter of respect towards each and every of you. You representatives of football federations everywhere i am at your disposal. If you wish me to continue this journey with you, i extend all thanks to you. The other candidate for the top job, prince ali bin hussein of jordan urged delegates to listen to their hearts as they voted. We want a governing body that is worthy of
Blues legend bb king is remembered, an effort is underway to keep the music he was known for alive another day, another delusion detected. More rain falls across the state. After a week of storms rivers swell and widespread flooding is growing. Virtually every river from oklahoma to houston is running over its banks. 29 dead a dozen missing. An Overflowing River is the brazo running from north texas to the middle of where the rain is falling. Many towns faced evacuation. We will have a live report outside of houston in a few minutes. To politics. A man considered to be a threat to Hillary Clintons quest to her president ial nomination launched a campaign. Martin omalley said his number one concern is the countrys economy. That is why today to you and to all that hear my voice, i declare that im a candidate for president of the United States. And i am running for you. So god bless you. It was an ominous start. Omallee, a baltimore mayor, was greeted by a small group of protesters upset