Why theres yet again no winner for a major african award for leadership. Three foreign aid workers remain in captivity somewhere in Northern Syria tonight. Three were released after they were all abducted by an unoccupied group. Colleagues and friends at icrc headquarters in geneva had been waiting ally. When it came, it was bittersweet. Because some are still being held. Despite the abduction, the red cross insists its business as usual. This will not see us suspending our operations in syria. Even yesterday we were helping displaced people, in rural damascus. Despite this unfortunate incident were still going to work for the syrian people. Numerous armed groups are fighting the government as well as each other. Aid workers can unwittingly get caught up in the daily violence. Like this car bomb so powerful at least 12 of the victims were burned beyond recognition. The attack happened beyond the turkish border, field hospitals are swamped with the survivors many with serious injuries.
U. S. To tell their story hoping to put pressure on the government. And ill be reporting on how swarms of locusts have eaten crops across 70 of madagascar and a new plan to kill them. So barack obama ordered a review of National Security Agency Intelligence operations saying more constraints are needed. The u. S. Spying program has come under fierce criticism overall gagss of nsa had been monitoring millions of citizens and heads of state around the world and we have more. Reporter the u. S. Government practice of listening in on the phone calls of leaders of allied countries could be about to end. In an interview president Barack Obama Says that National Security operations generally have one purpose, to make sure the American People are safe. But im initiating now a review to make sure that what they are able to do doesnt necessarily mean its what they should be doing. This is prompted by reports in germany that president obama was briefed on the surveillance of Angela Merkels phone
Transpouration is destroyed. Weve been trying to rehabilitate it, but we have priorities now. We finished building the mass gave yesterday afternoon and hopefully after the scene of the crime operatives and National Bureau of investigation together with the department of health, we will be able to bury many of our dead today. If you want to find out more about how people are coping, just go to our website. Theres a gallery of some of the most striking images from the philippines there. Thats at aljazeera. Com and it is of course updated 24 7. Now egypts ousted president Mohamed Morsi has accused the republic guard of kidnapping him the day before the army overthrew him in july. He made the comments in a Statement Read by volunteer lawyers, who met him in prison tuesday. The former president is charged with being involved in the death of protestors outside his palace in 2012. Hes refused to appoint an official legal team to represent him saying the Court Proceedings against him are ille
Federal Health Care Benefits to be tested for drugs. For our first 45 minutes, talk about the details of the case. We want to gain your thoughts on the topic. Heres how you can reach out to us on the phones. The numbers are on your screen. On our social media channel, you can reach us on twitter, facebook, or email. As far as the polling, we posted a question must night. There is responded this morning. For those taking it, 75 say that yes, people should be tested. No,t 594 people said welfare recipients should not be drug tested. You can leave comments and participate in the polls if you want. Join the conversation there. Make your thoughts known on twitter. If you want to give your thoughts and comments on the phone, please use the numbers provided. A little bit about this case. The decision was made on new years eve. Here is the reuters writeup grid the judge struck down the law requiring Drug Screening for welfare recipients. He says it by leaps it be constitutional protections. Ri
The snow is moving on, but the wind is going to be the story in the hours ahead as this Winter Weather refuses to give us a break. It is 5 00 a. M. Winter conditions to blame for a pair of School Delays this morning, as well. Culpeper county and the town of Colonial Beach middle schools opening two hours late today. Public schools opening two hours late. Good morning, im aaron gilchrest. Im angie goff in for eun yang on this wednesday, march 26th. Youll want to give yourself extra time as you head out. The icy conditions causing several accidents jefferson. Several people suffer accidents overnight. Several people suffering injuries from the accident that involved eight cars between shady grove road, route 355 in gaithersburg. Everyone is okay. Just a reminder, youre going to want to take it easy. Be aware of possible black ice that can cause slick spots on the roadways. Storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein has more on those potentially icy conditions and when we might get above free