Begin in the north of england. Iraqs kurds are one step closer to full independence as their president asked parliament to prepare for a referendum on their fired. He has infuriated the iraqi Prime Minister who has loft support from the kurd and other major groups as well. Well go live to iraq. But first a report from erbil. Reporter this man came to parliament to deliver an important message. The president of the iraq Kurdish Regional government said it was time for kurds to take a step closer to achieving self determination. Instructing them to make preparations for a referendum on iraq. Translation we are the only ones who decide our destiny. Without a doubt, we have many allies and enemies. Maybe this is a rick, but the time has come to tell the world what we want. No one can blame us for doing that. Reporter the move was refused positively as a crowd of people gathered outside the government building to show their support. Translation we come to show support and backing for the an
Riots. Neymar ruled out of the world cup as his team goes through to the semifinals. The u. S. Ambassador in berlin has been summoned after a man was arrested on suspicion of spying for washington. German media say hes an employee of the foreign intelligence agency, putting u. S. German ties n ties under further spies. Edward snowden revealed in america was spying on its allies. Washington refused to rule out spying on berlin. German authorities are giving little away about the latest incident. Esbion im activity for foreign intelligence is not something we treat lightly, but it is a matter for the federal state prosecutor and the investigating office now, and its in goodhands. Ray is a former c. I. A. Intelligence analyst in washington. He says the spying allegations could have wider implications. Particularly this kind of spying, the eavesdropping is not only the stasi, but the guess tappo. Theres another germans my age that remembers that. Its sensitive and why it needs to be addres
The Ukrainian Government says its a turning point as they retake a city held by separatists. Tensions flaring we go to a california town on the border war. They come to our neighbourhood and kidnap one of our kid. What do we have to do with it . What do we have to do with the three israeli kids that were killed . The family of a murdered Palestinian Teen believes it the revenge for the killing of three israelis last month. Tensions are high in the middle east tonight as many palestinians remain furious about the killing of 17yearold mohammed abukhdair. The teenager was abducted and burned alive on wednesday. Clashes broke out during protests after mohammed abukhdairs funeral. His american cousin was arrested when police say he attacked them. Tariqs parents say he was the victim of a brutal assault by police. This amateur video is purported to show the alleged brutality. Its difficult to make out if it is, in fact, tariq being assaulted by police. His parents are convinced that is him a
Report. Clashes in jerusalem. Palestinians filled with ram bury a teenager killed. The legendry photographers that namiest emman that make app American National park an international destination. On a day when the United States celebrates freedom, we begin in murrieta california. At this hour protesters in that sorp californian city are more determined than ever to keep the American Dream in the hands of americans. The protesters, some waving u. S. Flags are on guard ready to block the arrival of migrants. Reporter marking indennedens day with an oath. That i will bear arms on behalf of the United States. President obama naturalized a group of citizens. Welcoming them as new americans, mindful of the bitter battle. Ill do everything i can do to make the immigration system smarter and more efficient, so hardworking men and women have the opportunity to join the American Family and serve our great nation, so we can be stronger, more prosperous and whole together. The fact is the country
Of people trying to get to smerk. Shes 35 feet high and coated in 35 tonnes of sugar. A sweet exhibit inspired by the legacy of slavery. Rave reviews for a controversial project. Good morning, welcome to Al Jazeera America, live from new york city. Im morgan radford. We begin with a developing story out of jerusalem where an american teenager has been freed by an israeli court. He was beaten allegedly by israeli troops while attending his cousins video. This video emerged showing Israeli Forces holing him down and beating him, before finally carrying him away. The state department is calling on israel to investigate. In a statement a spokesman said well go live to jerusalem in a moment. First a look at how we got to this point. Reporter this is the widely circulated video that Israeli Police say does not represent event accurately. It depicts two Israeli Police officers beating a huffed figure showing no resistance. The father of tariq says its his son. The incident occurred on thursda