Putin. Isil is claiming responsibility for yet another attack on civilians outside of the middle east. Today, the group said that it took aim for the city of jakarta. Two were killed, along with five attackers in a series of coordinated attacks in the indonesian capital. And we have the story. Reporter he approaches the downtown area, at least six separate explosions and then gunfire. A multipronged attack close to the office of the united nations, and a popular sarinah shopping mall. The Indonesian Television has released these pictures of a suspect who was carrying a bomb. One bomb was known to have gone off near a starbucks cafe and a police post was destroyed in the blast. Overseeing the operations. We cannot be afraid, and we cannot be defeated by these terror attacks. I urge people to stay calm, because everything is under control. Reporter isil has now claimed responsibility for this attack, and the police chief said that according it him, theres a competition going on among isi
Sewage. Well, today, problem set foot inside of a u. S. Mosque for the First Time Since taking office. Mr. Obama used his visit to the Islamic Society of baltimore to condemn antimuslim rhetoric from the came pain trail and to find a way Forward Together. Reporter president obama came to this mosque outside of baltimore to deliver a History Lesson, part for conciliation, and for fair play and justice, but there was an edge to the president s remarks. A reaction to much of the antimuslim rhetoric thats being heard from the right on the campaign trail. For many muslims listening to president obama, it was a message that they had been waiting for. You fit in here. Youre right where you belong. Youre part of american too. Youre not muslim or american, youre muslim and american. Reporter part what have brought mr. Obama to baltimore, heightened islam phobia from paris and san bernardino. As muslim americans, you have another concern, thats your entire community so often is targeted or blame
Strips him of his powers. Good morning and welcome to al Jazeera America, im stephanie si, its one of the worst lateseason storms to hit americas heart land in decades spreading death and destruction across 12 states, in a few hours on sunday 75 tornados ripped through the midwest with winds approaching 200 miles per hour. Some of the hardest hit areas were in illinois where the governor declared a state of emergency in 7 counties monday. Emergency officials are still assessing the damage. They say its still not safe to go back into the most devastated areas. 8 people were killed, 6 in illinois and two in michigan. Thousands across the region are starting down the long road to recovery now and al jazeera and did has details. Reporter from the air the damage is easy to see, miles of flattened areas where homes once stood. On the ground a devastating sight for hundreds of residents standing in front of debris where they used to live. Its just hard to believe. Its almost like can i wake u