Stripped of think assets as egypt cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood. Thousands of garment workers take to the streets of bangladesh. And Angela Merkel gets down to business after winning a third term as chancellor. The kenyan government say they are now in control of the Shopping Center. [ gunfire ] gunfire and multiple explosions have been heard at the westgate parole. The submi military has surrounde alshabab fighters. No one knows how many rebels are still in hiding. Alshabab has threatened t to kill those still inside if military use force. Hethey have vowed to bring justice. Our resolve to defend our country has never been higher. And we will take the war to the criminals war steps. This is our country. We are in control of the security situation, and kenyons should beshould take comfort that the country is in our hands. Well, were live in nairobi, katherine, there was a huge flurry of activity an hour ago. Tell us what you saw and what was happening. Yes, about an hour ago we had
Inside that Shopping Mall in nairobi. The toll stands at 68 dead, nearly 200 injured and there are americans believed to be in that total. Moments ago the president made the first on camera comments about the situation. Ive had the opportunity to speak with the president directly about the terrible tragedy has happened in nairobi. And we are providing all of the cooperation that we can as we dealing with the situation that captivated the world. I want to express personally my condolences to not only the president who lost family members in the attack but to the kenyan people. We stand with them against this terrible operation that occurred and well provide them with other law phoenmenforcement sups necessary. Were confident it will be rebuilt. This is the degree to which all of us as the international communitys have to stand against the senseless violence that these kinds of groups represent. And the United States will continue to work with the entire continent of africa and around th
The iranian people a mandate to pursue a more moderate course. And given president rouhanis stated commitment to reach an agreement, i am directing john kerry to pursue this effort with the iranian government, in close cooperation with the european union, the united kingdom, france, germany, russia and china. In the meantime, president obama could come face to face with rouhani, who is speaking later this afternoon. And the big question today, will the two speak to one another . If they do, it would make history. It would be the first meeting between u. S. And iranian leaders in more than 30 years. The white house says that no meeting is scheduled. Joining me now for more on all of this, former ambassador Mark Ginsburg, a former white house middle east adviser and rula gibrio. What did you make of the president s speech . As someone who is totally immersed in the middle east, this speech is almost entirely devoted to middle east issues, from the Israeli Palestinian conflict to the effo
ENGLEWOOD — Tristan McConnell rang the bell after honoring his uncle, Randy, who had been awarded seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star.