Lights camera, action cannes film effectively. Festival. We begin in burundi where we are getting word of gun fire. Fighting those loyal to the coup leader near the state media complex. In the last hour about the head of the burundi army said the coup had failed. First, a report. Reporter the process against Pierre Nkurunziza had been growing. They struggled to contain them. And then on wednesday afternoon while nkurunziza was out of the country, the Senior Army Officer announced he was taking over. Translator president pee aird nkurunzizaPierre Nkurunziza has been released of hisrelieved of his duties. Soldiers had been on the streets during the demonstration but have not joined in the violence. Hundreds of jubilant protesters came running into the center. Translator whether he wants to go or not he has to go. Reporter soldiers overpowered them. On this corner, people said this man was part of the ruling power. A short while later the army arrived in place de la penda pendanse. Now a
Arrives in china for a key visit with his biggest trading partner. Rival groups of soldiers in burundi are vying for control of the capitol. Pierre nkurunziza has condemned what he calls the coup plotters. But he says that he will forgive soldiers who surrender. There has been fighting around the state media compound heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard across the city, and independent media out lets have been closed. There is confusion, however. Al jazeeras malcolm webb is in the capitol. Reporter just a short while ago we heard very heavy fighting coming from over here from the area where the compound of the National Radio and national tv are. Understand that yesterday when the soldiers supporting the leader of the coup took key locations, they didnt force their way in they tried to negotiate their way in. But they failed to do that. So there has lately been heavy fighting there. There were forces loyal to the president who were heavily armed fighting back inside. The radio h
And the most eyes on the women this year, but after the right reasons we will have the latest from the industries most prestigious film festival. Between gulf leaders and the substitute president , in maryland, saudi arabia, kuwait the United Arab Emirates are all out for camp david, even though kuwait have sent the heads of state. The white house confirmed that it has received request from its partners from helping developing the defense capabilities. We are really looking at what we can do to expedite the provision of support and Capacity Building to the g. C. C. In areas like the missile defense, and Maritime Security, special operations, Counter Terrorism capacity, Border Security these are the types of capabilities that i think are directly relevant to the threats across the region. Not just destabilizing activities but also terrorist groups like isil. Lets go to allen fisher who is at the summit, in maryland, if one can measure any progress, any success by either side, measuremen
Empty buildings such as this one are a threat to People Living around them. Im robin adams with the sport. Its game on in spain as a Court Suspends a players strike. We begin in burundi where it remains unclear who is in charge of the african country. Rival groups of solders are vying for control of the capitol after the army overthrew the president. Pierre nkurunziza who is currently out of the country has condemned what he calls the coup plotters but he says he will forgive soldiers who surrender. There has been fighting around the state media compound heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard across the city and independent Media Outlets have been targeted. The head of the army says the coup has failed and forces loyal to the president are in control. The after scan union has just released a statement condemning any attempt to seize power through violence. Lets take you live to burundis capitol. Malcolm webb is there. Malcolm we heard about this fight for the state broadcasting c
Missing after a flood at a mine in columbia. Columbias president says everything will be done to help the victims. Reporter its an agonizing wait for those trapped inside this gold mine. Water flooded three of the shafts. Rescuers say it could take days before all of the water is pumped out. 15 minors are missing and only a few managed to come out alive. Translator i survived because it wasnt my day. I was the last one to climb out. I was grabbing the poles. My friend didnt make it because when the mine fills up, it fills up with gas, and the gas drugs you. Reporter some family members accused a local Electricity Company for what happened. Translator my son had already sensed this. He told me this would happen. And it would be the local electrical companys fault. They had no light to work with. He told me that last week. They are going to be so unfair to us that they are going to cut off the light. And if they cut off the light, a disaster will happen. Look it was not a lie. Reporter m