obama expands its list of potential targets at syria at the g-20 summit. >> hello and welcome. i'm with the world news, from al jazeera. we talked to experts who have far more toxic material than the alleged chemical attack in syria than first thought. crack caning codes that were supposed to keep your online information private. new revelations about u.s. spying activities and a stand

off at a detention center after refugees break out of their cells. . it's been a week since the u.s. president told world that he would take military action on syria. he's still seeking approval from congress and those in america seem to be opposed on the strike. president obama is understood to be determined to deter and degrade the syrian's ability to use chemical weapons. the new plan will see american and french aircraft. a fellowship conducting strikes on specific targets but barack obama faces strong opposition to a military strike at home. from there we report. >> reporter: they have very different views on the crucial

issue of the day. so when the host of the g-20 summit, vladimir putin met his tkp*es everyone studied the body language looking for clues. polite, friendly enough but maybe it could have been warmer. these two are far apart on syria. >> translator: in his opening remarks president putin stuck to the former summit agenda and spoke to the globalle economy. >> the ma skrorty of leaders here have reservations about the attack on syria that does not have the backing of the united nation's security council. at least the americans an allies have tough persuading to do to* do. >> the british and the french will present more evidence of what they say is the use of chemical weapons by president obama assad. the russiaens don't seem included to believe them or the

americans. >> translator: because we cannot accept the u.s. proof of chemical weapons used in syria. >> reporter: also here still arguing for negotiating settlement the u.n. secretary general. >> it's only a political solution which can bring peace and end this bloodshed right now. >> reporter: and so did dinner where syria was the main topic of discussion. president obama on his way in looked cheerful enough but nothing has happened at this summit so far which suggests it can can be a consensus of syria and time is running out. al jazeera, st. petersburg. >> and the turkey foreign conditions club in japan. the acting syrian ambassador to

japan is holding a press conference on the possible military action against syria. let's listen in. >> we stand strongly beside our government and we achieve a lot of progress in order to get rid of this terrorist groups which are supported, unfortunately from the u.s. and its alliances especially in our area. i mean like saub arabia, like tur keurbgs like qatar. while we are achieving such progress, they and the united nations were in said our country. after two days only, the 21st of august, the day we spoke about using chemical with

weapons by assad by the government. of course this is false information. it is unacceptible. my government did in never use chemical weapons an will never use it against its people freely on it. so, but you know, they want anything hinder the our government air force and this is the government e immediately noted. this is as it's compared speaking about the government. we are -- they are still inside my country together and however they don't want to do it. they complicate the situation and order to receive the support to do a military act against my government pause they know exactly the terrorist group who

use this chemical weapon and they know exactly that the united states and other su p-rt ohing countries who are giving these terrorist groups the full support in order to do such acts against our people. they don't want the truth to be clarifyed and this is the reason why they e e immediately try to put pressure on our government and also the international community to do military action. the agency asked the u.n. group in order to go back to clarify the results and the out come to see, to look at the situation and to prevent it to the security council in order to

submit as in to see the appropriate action should be the dealt with. of course, as you know, i also want to say that about russia because always people think that russia is always on the side of the syrian government and there is no no possibility to improve or to do something and this is the allegation of the united states. the t in order to do certain military action. the as i mentioned, and as i spoke and clarify that this whole, the possibility to protect in addition to other conflicts later on maybe we have time to think about it when. but, russia and china -- they

are very queen -- not only to send besides syria because they have good relationship with syria, no. but this is very dangerous. >> she's holding a press conference on the possible military action against syria. she made several points. she accused the u.s. and alliances supporting terrorists groups. she clearly said that her government had never used chemical weapons and said they would never use it and accused the international community of hindering the government's efforts. they are a political and media campaign against the assad government. let's bring in omar who is in the turkish city near the syrian border. as you can see there wildly defensive comments, this in the face of possible military action. what is the reaction then? how is the assad government

bracing itself from the possibility of intervention? >> reporter: well, it's one of defiance because we held several syrian officials coming out on their official state television sayinging that syria is ready for any external aggression led by the united states or any other country. they also said that if a third world war were about to start syria will not change its position and the deputy foreign minister did mention that syria would retaliate against other country including turkey. so, you see the no change in the syrian position despite the talk of military intervention. we are also there in the former position sources that the syrian government is already moving

some of it troops, some of its military bases. they are evacweight them and sending them to disburseing them across the capitol. the national coalition did say that the syrian regime is moving heavy weapons in residential weapons as well as schools and universities. >> as we mentioned there the acting -- what she says is her government did not proceed with that chemical's weapons attack. saying it was the act of quote terrorists group us and also said the international community -- well, let's move on, now.

a new report last month said the amount of toxic material used was thought. researchers in the the u.s. said it study of photos seem the show rockets shown. for massachusetts our diplomatic editor reports. >> reporter: exactly what happened on the out skirts in damascus can is still predisputed. they are convinced beyond reasonable doubt that assad regime carried out the worst chemical weapons ait can in decades. samples collect bid u.n. inspectors are still being analyzed in laboratories in europe. that's why a new report by two weapons experts in the u.s. could be important. >> this is the rembrance of a much larger container it doesn't contain five or ten pounds but contains thcontains the a hundr.

>> one of the authors works at the prestigious institute of technology after examineing detailed photos from the scene he believe this is is a new design of rocket carrying much more of the dadly sarin than others suggested. this is designed which is very cleverly thought out and very effective and deadly. >> it carries much more than you would have expected. how much? >> probably te probably 10 or 2. these why it killed so many people. that's probably the reason. >> this is an assessment from afar rather than scientific proof. >> the evidence is very clear. you have carcasss on the ground that have small crateers next to

them which would have been created by the small amount of explosives used to disburse the chemical. we have sheets of metal that are torn off, a central core. so, i'm veryer confident that we understand leadership. he doesn't have the evidence to say which side carried out in the attack but in this judgment the rocket was so so fist kaeutd it was -- so fist kaeutd it was made the -- sophisticateed this is why it makes the assad regime the main suspect. let's move on to egypt where the assassination attack attempted assassination on a government official. the attack is security forces were confident to fight terrorism. >> our correspondent joins us on

the line from the e egypt capitol. were not naming her for security reasons. what can we read in to it? >> caller: it's interesting but not surprising. the military has opinion talking about its campaign against so-called terrorism for weeks. in fact, when they called on egyptians to go on to the streets to back the army's demands and confront what it has been calling terrorism. now, in this letter from the defense minister to the superior minister who said the armed forces will be supporting the plea against crime. they didn't mention the muslim brotherhood or the lines particularly but no doubt that's who they were referring to. it's important to note that the muslim brotherhood and the lines have come out. they have condemned the attack against the interior minute

staoerinterior minister'sconvoy. so far there's no official information or proof or evidence from the interior ministry that they were behind it. it gives the military more to weigh its argument to be continuing its crack down on the muslim brotherhood group. already this week we've had 11 members receive life sentences and the president mohammed morsi are.ing charged and other members are on the run. thank you with the latest from egypt. american and british spy agencies have cracke cracked cr. they got the information from

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drive up your healthcare premium? i'll make the connections from the news to your money real. hello. american and pric british spy agencies have broken a code that allows you to get information from online. source are reportedly working on an expanded list of targets in syria. this after they enter a final day of talks. >> peter is live for us in

st. petersburg. let's check with the talk of syria. it's been on the fringes but still very, very present. tell us how that's been playing out. >> well, president obama new this was going to be a difficult sell and so it's turned out. the dinner last night, the former dinner was an opportunity for the 20 world leaders to tebgs presleaders toexpress thet military action in syria. president obama really could only call on the support of two to three countries in the g-20. than will be france,er saudi arabia and turkey and the rest of the g-20 were lined up against him last night. china t russia's partner in the security council has always vetoed any resolution against syria pointed oh out that the assad regime would result in a

rise in oil prices. and langela miracle the german counselor had her resolution to a military strike. then you are the emerging nation and the t*e u. eu it was a difficult night for president obama. only oh thing he will get out of the trip at the moment is that it will end today. all right, obama is not the most popular man on campus. how far we think the u.s. are fighting activities are. tell us the reaction to that. well the brazilian president who was furious last week that learned her private e-mails were spaoeud on by the nsa. she was sitting next to him and she vented her plea and said how

unhappy she is. at risk now is a full state that could be counciled because of this. and also the mexican president, president nieto also had words with president obama. he said that opama's promised to pull investigation in to reports that his e-mails were also intercepted by the nsa. >> it looks like a tough day ahead for president obama. thanks very much. the refugees held at a thai detention have broken out of this cells and refusing to return. they say the immigration center are over crowded. security forces have surrounded the building and giveen the prisoners two days to surrenderer. official results in cambodia's election are to be releaseed in the next few days.

it's long ruling ca cam ca cam o return. we talk about how it's hurting the economy. the famous royal palace is a reminder of the cambodian's path. it's a place where visitors will visit every year. now, there's not a single one of them in sight. >> it is very hard for our economic -- we depend on some others. >> reporter: t mostl tourism isa billion dollar industry. there's no government in please for over a month. prime minister is the longest

serving leader in southeast asia. he's been in power for over 28 years and his government has been a piece of corruption and widespread human rights vie laces. and earlier officials suggests he's likely to stay in power. but opposition leaders have rejected the tally. his party is deanding an independent prove sayinging it was tarnished. since the election there have been several protests which are making many here nervous because of cam cambodia's history of violence. >> they have to reject it. justice for voters. that is why they are calling for an independent committee to investigate. >> prime minister is expected to win another term. put many here stay here this

election has shaken the grip on power. >> political analyst says that's because she's ruled because of the politics of a vibrant era. >> their mind set and the way they rule the country. they have their fear. so a rule will work. >> the final election results are expected to be are eliseed in a few days. but this many ca cambodians sayt may take longer. >> in the maldives, presidential candidates are in the final stages of campaigning. they are trying to get their message to people on their

island already votes. the country has been going through 18 months of political instabilitys. this seems to be the conclusion. how are people feeling about it? >> reporter: the word that we describe are weary and anxious. many people want a final result in the first round if a clear majority is not established they will go to the poll for a second round the in voting. in many respects they are excited to get this vote done. however, most people say it's too close to call. they just can't see one particular person coming out ahead tomorrow. so anxious t ten thaous yachtic and certainly wanting to get the job done. >> it > it's been a long and y road. how fair are the people?

>> reporter: we've been speaking to people. an organization that's spear heading this election. they have more than 400 people that will be fanned out from north to south looking in to events taking place at each and every polling booth. i should give you an interesting illustration here. while you can see the capitol behind me it's a hub of politics and the vents many the hr*ebs. there's islands that have a smaller number oh of 100 voters. so from the people's perspective, certainly an issue of corruption. they want to be free and part from the maldives and around world whop will be here monitoring events quickly. they are live for us where the maldives is gearing up for election. thank you. >> you can always keep up-to-date with all the news, on our web-site.

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