We are following two big stories at this hour. First president obama announcing new sanctions against russia less than an hour ago. Meeting with russian president Vladimir Putin. It appears the threat of any sanctions by the u. S. And e. U. Have done little to have moscow back down. Also satellite images showing two objects that could be two pieces of plane debris in the southern indian ocean. Military sending planes to the area which is 1500 miles off the australian coast. Phil ittner life in kiev is covering the crisis in ukraine. But we begin with mike vacarra. The president adring reporters a while ago. What the did he have to say . A lot to unpack there. We heard from Senior Administration officials in a Conference Call. Basically the United States, the Obama Administration is not only responding to what is happening in ukraine and over the course of the last three days, but a very ominous warning, not only from the president but from his advisers speaking on anonymity because the
Of conspiring to kill u. S. After the 9 11 attacks. Thanks for joining us. A moment of history in the vatican this morning. President obama is meeting pope francis a year after he took office. They shook hands around a half hour ago. They are expected to find Common Ground when it comes to the facts against global policy. Alan johnston was watching live with me when it happened. We both remarked on the openness of the body language. They seemed to have a very friendly demeanor as they met. They did, indeed. We saw president obama get delivered by his motorcade into their cobbled courtyard in the heart of the papal pass lass and processed through the magnificent marble corridors in the papal palace, meeting pope francis in a room outside the papal library. Then the two went into the small throne room where they were to conduct their meeting. Youre right, the atmosphere seemed as good as it could be. Mr. Obama, relaxed and easy. The two of them chatted. We know how that president obama s
Construction worker trapped on the top floor the amazing rescue and what happened seconds after he was pulled to safety. He looked like a bum, someone you wouldnt give attention. Now hes proud of himself. Treating alcoholics with beer one citys radical approach to taking addicts off the streets. I will just ask all americans to send their thoughts and prayers to Washington State and the community of oso and the families and friends of those who continue to be missing. We hope for the best, but we recognise that its a tough situation. President obama addressing the devastating mud slide in Washington State from belgium on tuesday. Welcome to Al Jazeera America, im stephanie sy. Its called one of the worst land slides in history. In a momentous swoop a wave of mud and debris barrelled over oso, demolishing dozens of homes, and killing 16 people. Officials say more than 170 people are unaccounted for. Hundreds of search and rescue workers have been combing the rubble for signs of life. Ti
New information about the speed and where it may have gone down. No parent wants to hear your child has autism but you cannot be afraid of the a word. Detecting the autism and they say parents should screen infants as early as 18 months after a new survey shows that autism is on the rise. Good morning and welcome to al Jazeera America, im stephanie sy, seven days ago many had never heard of the river valley in Washington State but that changed after a devastating mudslide took off oso and leaving death and destruction and the death was 17 and found a bob of an infant and not optimistic of finding survivors and no one all life since saturday and more could have been found if they allowed volunteers to search immediately after the mudslide and its sturgising up emotions including the safety of the land. Reporter this is the river valley introduced to the world this week. A place of death and destruction, of lives lost, bodies found and grim numbers. The numbers, 90 last night missing or
Debris was held on that light images. Structured aussie eyes then crosses the keys to that every station of crimea of both the us and eu say they will hit the country with news as the eu says it will climb or travel bans and asset freezes but cool they will apply it to you is still being decided in other states meanwhile has already announced its new round of sanctions. President barack obama said they are targeting a number of advisors close to the russian president including Vladimir Putins chief of staff. June is cast on ankle is shifting to a tougher line on the crimean issue she says russia still has time to talk but if it does not. Europe is not afraid of precepts the summit in brussels started off on a light note. An uncharacteristically cheery chancellor medical personally fixed a little communication own cliques. But her demeanor belies the seriousness of the current political reality her tone towards russia is getting tougher. She says more sanctions are needed but the one to