Fiji islands. Two bombs have hit the syrian city of homs. The explosions hit and at least 25 people have been killed. The area is predominantly home to a sect that the president bashar alassad. Bashar alassad says a ceasefire is possible but rebels have to have a genuine offer. He singled out turkey saying that it should not exploit any potential break in hostilities. From the opposition sides, the High Commission Committee Says it is ready for a ceasefire but any troops must come with guarantees from the Syrian Regimes allies, russia and iran, to hold fire. On the ground Syrian Forces are pushing forward towards aleppo. Troops have taken control of a major power plant supplying electricity to aleppo. What is going on, the latest information, visavis homs, what do we know . Reporter you did mention that state media is reporting 25 killed and many injured. We understand that these were twin explosions near simultaneous explosions in a government mf controlled district incontrolled distr
After five years of fighting and more than 250,000 deaths, the u. S. And russia have agreed on terms for what both sides are calling a cessation of hostilities. Reporter tony after more than a week of negotiations, the deal was sealed in a phone call between president obama, and russian president vladimir putin, but the final word on whether the fighting really stops, lies with the Syrian Government forces and the fighters on the ground who oppose them. The agreement gives Syrian Forces another week to press their advantage over opposition fighters, and another week for russia to back the government with punishing air strikes that have laid waste to the city of aleppo. In a broadcast address, russian president putin hailed the agreement as a break through that could radically transform the situation in syria, and launch a genuine political process. President obama by contrast did not mention the accord in remarks to the nations governors, instead later issuing a lowkey statement, sayin
Refugees trying to make it to europe. Top story, voting in nigers president ial election well under way. Around 7 Million People registered to vote in the country. The current president has been criticized for his handling of security threats which is one of the main issues. A state of members of the jury has announced state of emergency was announced after attacks from the boko haram. Despite political instability, the World Bank Says nigers economy grew by 6. 5 in 2014. The u. N. Says it is still one of the least developed countries with high rates of illiteracy and disease. Our correspondent is outside a poll at the moment. What is it like so far . Reporter there is not much, but we are seeing now the beginning of the vote. In a few minutes i think as you can see behind me in this high school there are at least four or five classrooms where they have established the boxes brought here just a few minutes ago. There was a scene here of activity when they brought those boxes one our la
Warming up. 72 in downtown oakland. And a few high clouds. San jose climate data is very interesting. Not so much the high and the average. But the record, 24 in 1897. Except for the higher clouds, mostly sunny. Fairfield and san ramon, and nice to mild to warm. Above average on the temps, there could be a little bit of fog but nothing compared to yesterday. Temperatures well above average and heres 70 for almost everybody. All right, sal. We have a couple things. I have an update on the crashes weve been following. In the fairfield, cordelia area. West 80 near 680 a crash has been moved to the shoulder. And traffic is slow from fairfield. And soon it might be backed up to vacaville. After that through vallejo looks fine. Highway4 is getting slow in pittsburg and bay point. And San Francisco avoid northbound 101. Theres an overturned vehicle at vermont street. And traffic is terrible northbound 101. Use the 280 extension and save yourself plenty of time. Or its early enough to use the
In the netherlands, a passenger train derailed after hitting a maintenance train at a railroad crossing. There are reports that one was killed and 10 were injured. The train fell on its side in a field. There were few passengers on the train at the time. It was slowly crossing the tracks. A lot of big stories to follow. Went to start with the weather because everybody wants to know how to dress. Same as yesterday. Pretty warm. Near 70 for about everybody. There are a lot of high clouds and well keep an eye on the fog. Yesterday that was an issue. But it didnt happen until after the 6 00 hour. A mix of high clouds and sun and temperatures are starting off a little bit warmer. You can see the higher clouds and looks like more of a morning event and any system coming in has no support. 40s and 50s, slightly warmer than yesterday. San ramon at 41. 45 windsor and mill valley. Nice to mild to warm again. Maybe some patchy fog but i dont see it so far. A few high clouds. And 60s and 70s. Ever