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Transcripts For CNNW CNNI Simulcast 20141129

Were standing by for verdict in that important case in egypt. Theyre expected to announce the decision in the murder retrial of former egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Youll remember hes charged with conspiracy to kill hundreds of antigovernment demonstrators during an uprising that drove him from power after nearly 30 years as president. 86 years old now, the ailing mubarak, along with the rest of egypt, awaits this verdict and the country braces for what could be a very tense weekend. Joining us now in cairo is cnns ian lee. Hes live there. You have been based in cairo for some time. Following the saga of hosni mubar mubarak. Whats expected today . Because weve seen so many postponements in many years. Reporter thats right. This has been going for quite a while, natalie. The trial has been over three years, people waiting to see what the outcome will be. Initially he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, which in egypt means 25 years. And mubarak in his 80s, that would mean hed spend the rest of his life in jail. But he was moved to a Military Hospital because of Health Issues and more recently, really in the past few months, weve seen pictures popping up on social media, him posing with people, taking pictures, looking a lot healthier. The feeling today outside the courthouse, there are people there supporting the former president and also people against him. The people supporting him believe hell be acquitted. They say theres no hard evidence to pin him and that there will be acquittal. Talking to the other side, there are people who believe that he will be acquitted too. They say the way the government is going, a president from the military is in power, they will be theyll be lenient. Talking to others, they hope gods justice will be done today. Also important to note that egypt is experiencing two president s on trial. You also have the former president Mohamed Morsi standing trial on three charges, escaping prison, and a murder trial as well. So the country has had a bit of fatigue when it comes to these sorts of trials just waiting for the verdicts. And ian, if he is acquitted, then what for Hosni Mubarak . Does he go back to just living freely in egypt . Well, he was found guilty on corruption charges and is serving a threeyear prison sentence. He has months left in that. If hes found innocent and acquitted today, then he would have roughly a few months left in his other sentence. Then he could technically walk free. Although, the prosecution could appeal this verdict which would send us, then again, back to the whole retrial of this, and that would be the final verdict, which could be a couple years away still. All right, ian lee, watching the developments there in cairo for us. When theres more, well come back to you. Thank you. Now on to nigeria, where the death toll is expected to rise, after a brazen terror attack. At least 120 people died and some 300 were injured after two suicide bombers blew themselves up at a mosque on friday. Police say gunmen armed with ak47s opened fire on people as they tried to run and escape. Then a third bomb exploded outside the mosque. Kano is the largest city in Northern Nigeria. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but authorities believe the terror group boko haram, who has been rampaging across the north in this country for many years is behind what happened. Joining us now, a correspondent from the French News Agency afp, speaking with us from lagos. We thank you for your time. If you could, first of all, tell us, certainly this attack has instilled fear in a lot of people. But what is the spirit . How are people dealing with what happened there on friday . Reporter well, its discouraging to say, but it comes after three years of relentless boko haram violence. So while the death toll appears to be astronomical in this case, sadly, people here have become used to this level of carnage. Thats not to say it wasnt incredibly traumatic, and an attack on this scale will raise tension and no doubt traumatize an already victimized population. Talk to us about whats happening before government efforts to tamp down on these terrorist actions. What are you hearing from the president there about the response to what happened, and what he is going to do to make sure this doesnt continue to happen . Well, the president typically issues statements promising to find the perpetrators. So far, very few people have been brought to court and charged with such crimes. Nigeria declared a state of emergency in the north more than 18 months ago and launched a major offensive against boko haram which they said would end the insurgency. That hasnt happened. Violence was raging on a near daily basis. There was some success in reducing attacks in kano itself. But boko haram has demonstrated they still retain the ability to attack when they want to and nigeria has so far struggled to contain the violence. You mentioned just a moment ago, very few people have been brought to court. What impact does that have to people when they realize people dont really have the answer for whats happening . Reporter i think that the lack of accountability throughout this uprising is a very, very important issue. I think that if people in Northern Nigeria saw the perpetrators rounded up, arrested, tried, and prosecuted following a range of attacks, i think it would reinforce confidence in the government that it was capable of dealing with the situation. It is a conflict. It is hard to arrest and charge people in the midst of a raging conflict. But i do think, and this is supported by rights groups, it would be better for everyone if more boko haram suspects were arrested, taken to court, and convicted. An horrific attack. Certainly people hope the people behind the attack are held accountable. Beverageofbevera benjamin, thank you. Boko haram is all about religious intolerance. It attacks muslims and christians. Pope francis is in turkey right now to talk about religious tolerance. Hes expected to last in istanbul shortly on a threeday trip to turkey, he met with the president , they exchanged gifts. This is being called the most challenging trip of this pope. Senior International Correspondent arwa damon reports why. Reporter pope francis arriving in ankara to quite the reception, greeted by the honor guard and various dignitaries. His first stop, the mausoleum of the founder of modernday turkey. Then escorted by something that is most definitely not a common sight here. A ceremonial cavalry regimen to the gates of the very lavish and highly controversial thousandroom president ial palace, where he was greeted by president erdogan. At a statement undertaken by the two, pope francis really trying to emphasize the serious and urgent need for genuine interfaith dialogue. Saying were at a juncture where the pillars of trust must be built. Translator we cannot remain indifferent to the causes of these tragedies and reaffirming it is illicit, while always expecting International Law to stop an unjust aggressor. I would like to reiterate more over the problem cannot be resolved solely through military response. Reporter president erdogan expressing his concerns, and saying the world should not only focus on isis. Translator is known around the globe and theres talk about i. S. Around the globe. On the other hand, someone who has murdered 300,000 of his citizens, who has caused nearly three million of his citizens to become refugees is not being talked about. This person is not being talked about. They are talking about a state terror here. There is a trend in the west to put islam on the same platform as terror. Erdogan rounding up his comments by telling pope francis that his visit would have a positive impact on muslims in the region. Pope francis threeday trip to turkey comes at a critical time for christianity in the middle east. We are at a juncture in history where for the last decade christians have been persecuted. For by al qaeda, driving the vast majority of them out of their homes and out of the country. We could end up seeing a middle east where in some areas christianity would no longer exist. Arwa damon, cnn, ankara. Cricket australia says its postponing its upcoming test with india, all this out of respect for phil hughes. The 25yearold batsman died thursday in sydney, two days after being hit in the neck by a ball during a match. The test series was due to start thursday in brisbane. Theres no word on when it will be rescheduled. Funeral services for hughes will be wednesday afternoon in his hometown of maxville. Such a tragic, freak accident. He had his helmet on, yet somehow he was killed. Still ahead here on cnn, protests condititinue around th u. S. After a grand jury decided not to indict a Police Officer. While that officer may be in the clear, according to the law, his troubles are only beginning. Plus, we hear from the wife of ray rice as the u. S. Football player is cleared to possibly play again. Welcome back. The relative calm in ferguson, missouri, ended friday night as hundreds of protesters clashed with police and National Guardsmen. Officers rushed protesters the minute they stepped into the street outside fergusons police department. Many demonstrators were thrown to the ground. At least 15 people arrested. These protests continue to spread around the u. S. In new york city on friday, 300 protesters gathered outside macys. At least seven others were arrested on charges including impeding traffic and disorderly conduct. So just outside of ferguson, missouri, this country is responding to what happened. Many people outraged over the outcome, and the United Nations committee against torture is also thinking about whats going on in ferguson, missouri. It says it must respect the grand jurys decision not to indict officer wilson in the death of michael brown, but in a new panel report, it sharply criticized Police Brutality in the United States and urged the country to fully investigate shootings of unarmed black youth. But thats not all they addressed. Cnns phil black has more now from london. Reporter this United Nations committee has come up with a pretty long list of concerns, ways in which it believes the u. S. Is not living up to his commitments under the u. N. Convention against torture. It talks about cia allegations of torture, a rendition, what it describes as abusive interrogation techniques, it wants the United States to be more transparent about those old programs. It also had tough language regarding guantanamo, the indefinite detention of so many people there without charge or trial. It talks about repeated suicide attempts at guantanamo bay, hunger strikes, and it also does not like the forcefeeding techniques that are used there. It believes they are officially or should be considered ill treatment under the convention. Among other concerns, mandatory detention of some immigrants, including children, sexual abuse in prisons as well as in the armed forces, including rape, and the continued use of the death penalty. What it doesnt like, in particular, are botched executions. Some pretty tough language there, talking about the excruciating pain and prolonged suffering they cause. Now the family of michael brown, the teenager from ferguson, missouri, who was shot by a Police Officer, well, they testified before this committee in geneva a few weeks ago. They said at the time they hoped to achieve answers, actions. They want the u. N. To spread light to expose to the world what they say has been going on in ferguson. And theyre also looking to the u. N. To criticize broader concerns about policing across the United States. In the end, they got part of what they wanted, because michael brown, nor ferguson specifically are mentioned in the report, but they expressed concern for the fatal shootings of unarmed black individuals. It also noted Excessive Force by Law Enforcement officers against certain racial and ethnic groups at a press Conference Marking the launch of this report, members of the Committee Said the events in ferguson are a tragedy, but they had to respect the authoritys decision not to prosecute officer Darren Wilson for shooting michael brown. So with the world watching what happens in ferguson, you can bet all eyes are on officer Darren Wilson, who has been in hiding since the death of michael brown. But when a grand jury decided not to indict him, his life became a lot more complicated. Cnns brian todd has this story. Reporter despite not being indicted by a grand jury or charged with a crime in the shooting of michael brown, Darren Wilson is still living a life in hiding. Something his lawyers say has now gone on for months. Cnn has learned it began just days after the shooting in august, when officer wilson was mowing his lawn. He got a call telling him his home address was circulating online. Within three hours, he was packed and gone. He had to leave the grass half mowed and he had to go into hiding. There are Death Threats against him. There are bounties on his life. Reporter since that day, hes moved from house to house, even staying for a short time with one of his lawyers. He said hes changed his appearance, growing a beard at one point. When he goes out, his lawyers say, he often goes to movies, which offers time cloaked in darkness. In an interview with george stephanopoulos, he talked about his precautions. From where you sit in the restaurant, to, you know, where you drive. Everything. Everything has to run through your head all the time youre watching, making sure no ones following you, everything. You know, you hear or see someone look at you and then lean over and tell someone a secret and that second person looks at you, youre like, do they know who i am . In recent times, his address was published online as part of his marriage license. Though hes not believed to have lived at that home in months. After the shooting he wanted to return to his job. One of his own attorneys told him if he did, he could be executed in a blind alley. Its not a great leap to think that if officer wilson were to start patrolling the streets of ferguson again, that somebody sees what shift hes on, makes a call, and pulls him into a bad situation. As for his further, expert ron hosko says Darren Wilson would be prudent to change his name, keep changing his appearance, put his property in a trust so that it can be shielded from public view. He said wilson will always have to be sharpening his awareness, his alertness. Hell likely be looking over his shoulder for quite some time. Brian todd, cnn, washington. Well, we are now hearing from the wife of u. S. Football player ray rice, whose indefinite suspension from the National Football league has now been overturned. The league disciplined rice after shocking video showing him knocking out his then fiancee in a casino elevator. The case put a spotlight on Domestic Violence in the nfl and across the u. S. Janay rice spoke with nbc about that night. I was furious. We came home and we didnt talk the entire ride. Well, i didnt speak to him the entire ride home. He tried to speak to me. I didnt want to hear anything. I just knew he hit me, and i was completely over it. I was done, didnt want to hear anything. I just didnt even want to entertain it, entertain him, anything he had to say, any explanation. Of course in the back of my mind and heart, i knew our relationship wouldnt be over, because i know this isnt us, and its not him. Well, rice had admitted making an inexcusable mistake, his words. The arbitrators decision reversing the suspension means hes now allowed to play if a team wants him. When you look at that video, just terrible what happened. It is. It did start a huge dialogue in this country. It really did. The news continues here on cnn. Tempers flare in hong kong as police and demonstrators balttl it out in the streets. 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Call now and request your free decision guide and start gathering the information you need to help you go long™. Protests have been going on in hong kong for a long time. And its not ending as quickly there as police there hoped. Officers struggled to clear out thousands of demonstrators who filled the streets early today. Those crowds, some even threw eggs and bottled, we understand. Police responded with pepper spray and at times they used brute force. These protests reunited this week after police cleared out a main protest camp and arrested more than 100 people wednesday, including two student leaders. Derek van damme is standing by in the International Weather center. Monitoring the sailors in the volvo ocean race. Yeah, in the midst of a Tropical Cyclone, they didnt use the cyclone, did they . Actually, they did. Believe it or not. It appe

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