The version of what happened that night, it means that there was none whatsoever. Closing arguments are now underway in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. This morning, the prosecution trying to prove the blade runner is a liar and killer. Hawaii bracing for a 12 punch from mother nature, its first direct hit from a hurricane in 24 years with another storm right behind. Good morning. Welcome to Al Jazeera America, im stephanie sy. Im del walters. Theres word that israel is ready to extend the ceasefire, but its not clear if hamas will sign off. In cairo, there are efforts underway to create a permanent piece fire and in new york, u. N. s ban kimoon is asking for peace. This must be the last time to rebuild. This must stop now. They must go back to negotiating table. We must not repeat this periodically. The palestinians are asking for International Help in rebuilding gaza, Andrew Simmons shows us why. This whole crisis has a profound effect on children. The sort of destruction they are
Yesterday. The marine layer is bringing us back to a normal pattern hazy around the bay, 72 to 84 from San Francisco to san jose and it will be dry inland and 85 at petaluma and 95 in brentwood and along the cost into downtown San Francisco 64 to 72. We go to the not bay where we have construction and we have crews working on northbound 101 at theory bridge. You can see the delays reaching highway 116 so it is slower there. Southbound traffic is moving along fine. To the souths though, the san mateo bridge across the water away from hayward to foster city the drive is looking light and as you make it across it will only take you seven minutes and you get to the peninsula, 101, it is clear northbound and southbound. Music power couple beyonce and jayz wrapped up with a performance at at t partner the second concert at the ballpark in two days. Last night, there were fewer complaints of noise from the surrounding neighborhoods. Knick . There were fewer complaints and at t has a noise com
Economics. My question really has to do with the relationship between the Gates Foundation and the world they. When i started to think about questions for you, i looked at the world banks budget and i saw a bed with a layout in between 40 billion exceed billion dollars a year on a wide range of topics. So when you entered this field, did you believe, you probably did, but how did you think about approaching a . Would you be catalytic with respect to the world bank . In other words, to do things yourself that they are not doing . For example, the reduction in infant mortality, which is certainly a big success dori really was not underway for a lot of the time the world bank had substantial resources. Was that something that attracted you . Do you think that you can be more flexible than the world bank in terms of moving from one priority to another . How do you match the world they . Thanks. We do a lot with the world bank. I had dinner with john cannon come a long dinner last night bec
Used in u. S. Prisons. Plus. An orchestra in the u. S. For musicians with mental illnesses. Its a crucial day for iraqs future. Millions of people are voting in elections that will decide the shape of the new government. Despite the high security we have seen some violence. Roadside bombs killed two women as they were on their way to vote near kirkook, north of baghdad. Reporter iraqs Prime Minister Nouri Almaliki voted. He wants a third term in the job. On this occasion i call for outline iraqis to go to the ballot box. Others have been out to cast their vote translation today is the day of iraqis, it is the day of their did you suggest. And to put their votes in the ballot boxes and destroy terrorism and the enemies of iraq. Its the first election since the u. S. Pulled out its forces three years ago. This time theres a massive security operation underway to make the streets safe enough to get as many people as possible to go out and vote. Many will have to walk. Roads to the polling
Public service, along with these other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. Our next two guests both served in the military and in afghanistan. Danny davis retired Lieutenant Colonel is not with defense priority and is a military expert. And former Lieutenant Colonel dakota wood senior fellow for Defense Programs joining us to talk about the oneyear anniversary for the completion of the u. S. Withdrawal from afghanistan. Let me start with you, colonel davis at ascii about this question before the withdrawal happened what was your view on the accelerated timeline of withdrawal from afghanistan . Guest i was for president trumps decision to end the war and set a timeline for the withdrawal to happen. I was absolutely disappointed that toward the end of president trumps term that they didnt take any proactive action. The timeline that had been set in place and the lack of action that the pentagon had taken to implement those changes, dr. President trump was dist