a [music]. Secretary of defense says the u. S. Is ready to take military action against syria. Those actions will happen if and when president obamaa asks for it. You new evidence that chemical weapons are being used has startedda a flurriy of deplomattic activity. Doctors without borders have treated 3,600 patients. 355 died in the most recent attack in damascus. The Syrian Government has not allowed investigators to is visit the site. While the u. N. Tries to figure out what happened, syrian am families are grieving. You may find some of the images disturbing. [sobbing] reporter the two tiny bodies hang limpy in his arms. [sobbing] what will i do now . Cries the father. A man destroyed by grief. [sobbing] pictures like these of the many men, women and children killed by what all evidence suggests is a chemical weapon attack continue to shock the world. The Syrian Government still refuses access to u. N. Inspectors down the road, an agreement to only inspect the sites where three previous attacks took place. There may be signs of a beginning of a shift in u. S. Policy. The defense secretary says president obama has told the pentagon to prepare for military options in syria. And the u. S. Navy have sent a battle ship in. Is this a hint toward some sort of action . It indicates a willingness on the National Security council to look at a number of options in potential response to what happened in syria over the weekend, over the last few days. Reporter the United States says it needs proof that chemical weapons killed these people. People. Some experts say not only assad has access to chemical agents. The Missile Technology being discovered at this time, but these weapons are not difficult to manufacturer. Reporter syrian state tv is reporting chemical weapons have been found in a neighborhood and russia says assad must allow u. N. Inspectors visit the site of the attack, but there seems real Little Movement in moscows stance. There is no indication if the western countries or a coalition even in the limited way, there is no indication russia might be even slightly cooperative this time. Reporter the u. N. Disarmament chief has arrive in syria and is trying to negotiate access for inspectors to visit the site. Joining us now is Steven Cornish an executive director with doctors without borders. Can you tell us what is the significance of seeing patience with neurotoxic symptoms. What are they and can you confirm what caused them . Im an executive director and not a doctor, i can answer your question. The symptoms range from blurred vision to confusion and in severe state convulsions, paralysis and respiratory failure leading to death. We are not to determine the agent used and the reason we are coming out is the combination of factors. One is the pattern that was shown and the second is the mass influx of casualties in sucha a small period of time i with the symptoms i mentioned and a fourth point is secondary infection of the medical workers and volunteers who came to the assistance of the patients who presented in their clinics. One of the clinics we support, 70 of 100 volunteers suffered secondary symptoms and one of those care givers died. You mentioned the mass influx of casualties. How are the patients being treated and is there enough of a treatment drug in stock . Given the fact there were already several suspicious incidents reported, it is not confirmed on the ground. , we had the drug used to stop the bronchial spasms and reduce the a u mucus. Of it was the beginning treatment and then certainly we were in disbelief when we first heard and that turned to shock as we received information from the medical networks we support doctor to our doctors of this large influx. Asa a result we have sent 15,000 viles of the drug encuring the medical personnel and volunteers on the ground can be protected and best help the rey maining patients. You mentioned the shock you experienced. Would you say from the injuries you have seen so far what transpired constitutes a violation of International Humanitarian law . If this incident is cob firmed by International Investigators it could be a breach. It is prohibited to use such newo toxic agents in combat and almost makes a mockery of humanitarian action in such copditions and makes it difficult and makes a mockery of civilian protection. It is prohibited to use weapons that target the civilian pop iewdle and from the pictures and reports we are receiving from the medical networks we see from Young Children dying in their sleep to others in the streets, there is no discrimination and it very well could constitute a serious breach of international law. Thank you have much mr. Steven cornish. Two major trials are about to get under way in egypt. Mubarak returns to court to face charges over protestor deaths and Muslim Brotherhood leaders make their first appearances in court. Al jazeeras Bernard Smith has details joorgt egypts ah thorritarian governments have suppressed the Muslim Brotherhood, but they have been considered untouchable be and you now the rules of the game have changed. In days within the arrest he is now going on trial. He and other Muslim Brotherhood leaders face charges including insightment of protestors. The pressure will be on the prosecution to provide evidence that will stand up in court. Under mubarak there was the possibility to assign specific judges through the ministry of justice. But they were resisting this and we have the movement of the independents in 2005, 06 and that spirit remained. And while the system never ayou loued to be independent, many of the judges maintained independence. Several did cooperate and im sure some exist, but there has been no information on manipulation and trying to assign specific judges. Reporter mubarak will be in court on saturday sunday facing charges of incitement for failing to stop the killing of protestors that forced him from office. The two similar trials involving two foes. Helped remove mubarak and morsi. It has moved from the streets to the courts with unprecedented scrutiny of the countrys judicial system. Egyptians are under a nightliy curfew but it is shortened by two hours. Now the curfew will last nine hours. Restrictions will be in place for 11 hours for fridays, the day of the week when some of the fiercest antigovernment demonstrations have taken place. The decision to cut the curfew comes as the interim Prime Minister says his top priority is re restoring security. Many of the wild fires in the west are showing no signs of slowing down. Melissa chan brings us more. Reporter we are on the western edge ofi of the national park. People are worried ash from the fire will fall into the water and pollute the water. Officials say if that is the case they can draw on other water sources. We are at pl 5 meaning federal agencies are stretched to the max. Firefighters have been hopscotching from fire to sphier, state to state. This fire is quite large and with many resources coming its way hopefully they will make some headway to fight the fire and minimize damage to the park. The fear now is that millions of people in Northern California could lose their water and electricity. The city of San Francisco is under a state of emergency. The park is on the eastern side of the state and is 180miles from San Francisco, but most of the bay areas water and power flowy right through that area. The wild fire is believed to be one for the largest in california history. Im rebecca stevenson. Rain is tapering off for the southeast bringing relief to florida up to georgia and south carolina. Oyou can see the rain tapering off over the gulf coast. Where we have it moving from the south and settling in to places like nevada, utah and the pacific northwest. Lightning strikes with the thunders and we have had a lot of strikes right up in the oregon cascades on the east slopes. Concerns here, because we have very dry conditions. Wild fires still in place across parts of oregon and washington. In idaho and nevada and tracking the wild fires in california as well. What we need is a lot of rain with these storms. Overall, we are getting some coming down because we have a Tropical Storm that is falling apart. It will not make landfall, but it is sending moisture our way into the southwest. It is very heavy rain with the particular storms and it is turning into humidity as moves into the midwest. Places like minneapolis to oklahoma, you are sticky and muggiy today. All that rainfall is going to continue. Flash flood watches and warnings. Well continue to have fire weather warnings in place for the dry conditions and lightning strikes as that moisture pumps up. Here are the temperatures we expect, 89 for minneapolis. We have a heat advisory here because it will feel more like 100 to 105 degrees. Very uncomfortable. Its highly recommended to stay indoors and in a cool spot. You wont want to be out in that mess. You can see the gulf coast. New orleans a fair amount of rain on saturday, but sunday it will start to dry out and your high temperatures in the 80s primarily getting close to 90. Keep it here, well bring you more weather, coming up. The dream 50 years later. Marchers returned to washington and reflect. Our continuing coverage is next. A prominent chinese leader on trial for corruption implicates his wife while on the stand. Severe flooding threatens russia. Of innovation changes our lives. Opening doors. Opening possibilities. Taking the impossible from lab. To life. On techknow, our scientists bring you a sneakpeak of the future, and take you behind the scenes at our evolving world. Techknow ideas, invention, life. Mission. Theres more to america, more stories, more voices, more points of view. Now theres are news channel with more of what americans want to know. Im ali velshi and this is real money. This is america tonight. Sglovrjs our our News Coverage reveal more of americas stories. 50 years after Martin Luther king junior delivered his monumental i have a dream speech, tens of thousands are in washington to commemorate that dream. Some worry that the advances are in dangery of being rolled back. Reporter the crowds that massed in front of the lincoln mey morial didnt match the 200,000 or more who watched Martin Luther king at the same spot half a century ago. But their determination to see america redeem his vision was strong, as children they were at the 25th anniversary of the march and brought their own kids to the 50 year commemoration. There are a lot of people who still care about equity and justice in the United States and recognize we havent made it, but we are also fighting for the same cause. Reporter the speakers underlined the obstacles that still hindered black americas. America needs a new plan for our cities to provide job, Infrastructure Improvements and a true, lasting stimulus to the economy. Reporter and cited topics never tackled by the Civil Rights Movement in the 60, gay and lesbian rights and immigration reform. Many of the speakers here 50 years later say the laws are being threatened and weakened by republican sponsored state laws sairchtioned by the Supreme Court court. The last remaining speaker then said the sacrifices must not be in vain. I gave blood for the right to vote. I will not stand by and let the Supreme Court take the right to vote aa way from us. Reporter one of kings chroniclers said he would have been disappointed. Our political discourse is not living up to the promise of america that was articulated so well 50 years ago. Reporter a promise that his admirers believe can still be achieved. One of chinas biggest political corruption trial system under way. On day four, disgraced top politician bo ilxilai took the stand and is accused of embezzleyment and abuse of power. Reporter its been a different day today. The proceedings usually last all day and today just two and a halfhours before we saw the convoy carrying xilai and his friend awayy from court. The man who started off this scandal when he fled to the u. S. Consulate where the two men worked in february last year. He told the court that he told bo xilai that he knew his wife had killed the british businessman neal hayward and said the next day bo xilai said she was being framed by this long time friend. Y he boxed him around the ear soso his ear was leaking fluid and mouth leaking blood and was dismissed from hospost backing up the claim that bo xilai tried to cover up to protect his wife. He said he never had any martial arts training and lacked the strength to inflict the injuries jung was talking about and was convicted over his flight to the u. S. Embassy and was someone who could not be trusted. We have once again these two very long time friends now turned adversaries in this incredible case. Russias government is promising to do more to help those devastated by extreme flooding. Waters in the eastern part of the countriy have reached the highest levels in 120 years. Over 23,000 people have been evacuated and 6,000 homes have flooded. The flooding isnt expected to subside for another week. Started off with 16 teams from around the world and now down to the final two. Make no mistake the two most dominant teams will play tomorrows championship game. Today we are california dreaming. The kids from california had it going on against connecticut in the u. S. Title game. Nick morrow witha a threerun homerun to right field. He has been unbelievable. The king of swing and alsoa the king of the hill. He struck out two batters in fiveplus innings of work. I know a lot of focus has been on grant, but this is the shot. Can he hit it any harder . That is some kind of special. This kid has been all that and a bag of chips as the kids from california would go on to hammer connecticut 121. Who will they play tomorrow . Mexico against japan in the International Title game. This was a rematch from wednesday night with japan winning. Mexico looking for redemption. Mendoza ties it up at 22 and would stay that way until the sixth. Going yard and let the celebration begin, japan the defending champions are moving on in materials tighty game. It is japan versus california for the 67th Little League world series title. Tiger woods is dealing with a bad back but that hasnt stop him from moving up the leader bard at the barclay board at barclays just four shots of the leaders. Reunited at last. North and south korea agreed to allow certain family reunions for the first time in decades. Lets move. The first lady brought a message of physical fitness on saturday and participated in thea arthu arthuarthur ashe day. The. And the national zoo adds a new member to the panda family giving birth to a tiny cub no bigger than a stick of butter. The gender has yet to be determined. Good morning. Im morgan radford. Here is a look at your top stories. Doctors without borders says its medics have treated thousands of patients for neurotoxic symptoms. And mubarak and Muslim Brotherhood leaders make their first Court Appearances today, facing charges over the deaths of protestor. North and south korea agreed to resume reunions for fapilies separated since the korean war, six decades ago. They can meet for a week at a Mountain Resort in the north. The revival of family rey unions after a three year hiatus showsa a you thaw between the chilly countries. Lets move. Michelle obama was at the 18th annual arthur ashe day and stressed getting involved in activity cans lead to success in the future. Tennis is a sport that you can play for your entire life. Of its a good game to get your heart racing and pumping. No matter how old you are. You guys are lucky to have the usta working so hard to make tennis available to so many more kids across this countriy and thats what lets move is about, helping kids across this country get active and feel healthy and learn the skills that you are going to need to succeed not just in will school school, but in life. They have built kids sized tennis court, training coaches and volunteers and donating tennis equipment to schools and youth facilities. Zoo keepers at the national zoo in washington says their giant panda gave birth to a still born cub after giving birth to a live cub. It is no bigger than a stick of butter. It is her third. The second cub was born last year and died after a week. The new panda cubs gender has yet to be determined and the name wont be decided until it is 100 days old. That will do it for this edition of al jazeera news. Listening post, Media Security leaks is next. Remember, news at the top of every hour. Thank you so much for watching. See you soon
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