This is Al Jazeera America and im Morgan Radford in new york. Americas closest allies are and inning answers over the lathest spying allegations. So theyre bringing the debate right to americas doorstep. A delegation from the European Union will arrive in washington monday to question u. S. Officials over this weeks revelation of spying, including access to tens of thousands of french phone records and even monitoring german chancellor Angela Merkels cell phone. Now merkel is demanding the u. S. Sign a no spying agreement with germany and france. Same as what they have with great britain. But u. S. Officials say this is really nothing new. All are aware that collection on their high level political leaders is always a possibility. And now, Mike Viqueria brings us the latest from the white house. While u. S. Officials are still not commenting publicly on the substance of these allegations, spying on americas closest allies, including the cell phone of Angela Merkel, president obama has
Life. Protesters new aggregations from german magazine der speeg somepiegel, cs spying and thank you Edward Snowden, highlighted the calls to rein in the nsa. Our jean meserve was there. In washington, hundreds gathered to protest the National Security agencys surveillance programs. The man who made them public was called a hero. Form he nsa contractor Edward Snowden is in russia but sent a statement. Its about power, control and trust in government. About whether you have a voice, in our democracy or decisions were made for you rather than with you. The protestors messages to the government, youve been listening to us, now hear this. It bothers me because we dont know whats going on. It bothers me because whenever you send a tweet or email or take a picture or do anything that involves any kind of data, phone calling or anything, you dont know that that information isnt being housed somewhere and thats wrong. You have a right to privacy. I believe the accusations a constitution that w
It is one thing the Health Secretary praised about the obamacare website. But tonight the data hub has now gone down, halting online enrollment in all 50 states. Just yesterday Kathleen Sebelius praised that as a highlight of ability. Its the latest in a series of problems plaguing healthcare. Gov. Verizon says it is seeking to solve that problem as soon as possible. Other Technology Companies to identify and solve the root cause. Shes set to testify before a House Committee this week, sebelius will be in Congress Testifying this week. Derrell issa says. If somebody doesnt leave, and there isnt a real restructuring not just a 60 days, somebody try fix it then hes missing the point of management 101 which is these people are to serve him well and they havent. Mississippi for one hoped to see thousands enroll for insurance but so far only a few dozen have signed up. Steph mstephanie boswell report. Jar fist dortch. I worried about that every day. Because all it takes is one accident and
Are releases two members of punk band pussy riot. And, the maker of the Assault Rifle ak47, dice at 94. 94 dies at 84. So the conflict in south sudan appears to be are escalating. Government forces are about to step up their assault on rebels. Colonel phillip ogarre, says if to take back rebel territory. Forces are are about to retake the area. Ethnic violence between different groups. Tens of thousands of people seeking refuge at the u. N. Compound in juba. From there, hari matassa sent this message. South sudans capital juba, young people started to attack civilians with blades that looked like machetes. Of the two to three hours i just got to hospital. Reporter and more people are expected to get hurt. President says the army is now ready to strike bor. Currently,. To protect those towns bor and ventu and bring them under the government of south sudan. The army concentrations are underway. This woman wont leave this u. N. Compound even though conditions here are bad. Theres no water
Honoring the did, france holds a service for the number of People Killed in the Central African republic. And a spectacular show from italys mount etna. Concerns its happening too frequently. Welcome to al jazeera. The United Nations has launched its largest ever appeal for aid. It wants to raise 6. 5 billion to help syrians. The u. N. Says that number may rise to 4. 1 million who have emigrated. The price of bread has gone up you 500 sings the coul conflict began. And the food that can be bought is scarce. 80 of people say theyre worried about food running out and access to fresh water is also a developing problem. James bays is reporting. The u. N. Hasnt been that successful in the past of getting aid money for syria. Will this appeal be any different do you think . I think it is going to be difficult given the numbers involved. But its worth remembering how bad the situation is. We have been talking for months and months and months about the humanitarian crisis in syria, taking stoc