Country and red carpet take a look look the closest bafta contest in years u. S. Criticizes nigerias decision to postpone president ial and legislative elections scheduled for next week secretary of state john kerry issued a statement saying he was deeply disappointed saying the countrys Electoral Commission said the polls would be held six weeks later than planned because of security concerns. We have this report from the nigeria capital, abuja. The head of the nigerian Electoral Commission said he was ready and able to conduct the security poll. They could not guarantee the safety of voters particularly in areas affected by boko haram. If the election materials cannot be guaranteed the life of innocent men and women, as well as prospects for free fair Credible Elections will be in danger. Consequently the commission decided to schedule that. The National Elections ie president ial and National Assembly are now to hold on march 28, 2015 people have been protesting against delays outsi
New year address. And millions around the world celebrate the arrival of 2014 with a bang. In south sudan reports of an imminent showdown between government and rebel forces are overshadowing new years day talks. Representatives of the warring factions are expected to meet in the ethiopian capital. Thousands of troops are on the way to bor, which was retaken by rebels on tuesday. The soldiers made gains in unity state. A military commander told al jazeera they have taken a town near bentiu. We have more from mohammed adow from the talks near juba. The agreement to talk is seen as a political breakthrough. The first thing on the agenda will be a ceasefire, in the talks, how to get them to stop shooting at each other, before they discuss other issues in contention. Many people in juba are wondering what else could follow in terms of talks as both took sides on key issues such as power sharing. Salva kiir will not share with former Vice President riek machar. Many wonder what will apiece
People are preparing for a new year but also for a new currency as the country changes from the lat to the euro. And in colorado begins the general sale of marijuana. The United Nations says it will do everything it can to prevent further terrible acts of violence in south sudan. Negotiators from both sides of the conflict are in the ethiopian capitol. In the worlds newest country has left more than a thousand people dead. Most of the battles have happened in these places in juba, bor and we have just sent this report from the capitol of juba. Reporter marching to war as the conflict in south sudan continues these men and women are preparing themselves for the battle ahead. We are coming. We are united, we will defeat you, they sing. These government soldiers are preparing for the front lines. Fight something going on in at least three different fronts, and military commanders say they will continue fighting the rebels until there is an agreement. The spokesman for south sudans forces.
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Gwen the politics and policy of American Intervention abroad and domestic reverberation at home. Tonight on Washington Week. Our objective is clear. We will degrade, and ultimately destroy, isil through a comprehensive and sustained counterterrorism strategy. Gwen the words may be tough, but the task will be tougher. Wiping out a dangerous and diffuse enemy. The United States and the world will simply not stand by and watch as isil evil spreads. Gwen Winning Public support back home. The president s made clear that he does not want u. S. Boots on the ground, well, somebodys boots have to be on the ground. Gwen amid domestic political upheaval. It is disturbing that at a time like this, there are some in Congress Taking cheap political shots at the president. Ive made it clear that we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country wherever they are. That means i will not hesitate to take action against isil in syria as well as iraq. This is a core principle of my presidency. If you