welcome back to al jazeera. the president says he wants to wait to give the united nations time to vote. >> it's too early to tell whether this offer will succeed and any agreement must verify that the assad regime keeps the methods. but this has the potential to remove the threat of chemical weapons without the use of force. >> the council is expected again based on the proposals from russia. >> so far, syria seems to be going along with russia's

diplomatic proposal. the foreign minister said u.n. inspectors will be giving a*sz access to chemical weapons fight. >> we are ready to announce the location and stop the production and show these facilities to representives of russia and other states. >> i spoke with thomas now who served with the u.s. ambassador to russia and the united nation. he told does proposal to have syria turn over its chemical weapons said the russians feared military intervention. my own test is the president is right in continuing to seek authority from the congress. i think he needs to have the capability to move.

there's only tw options here. it will be difficult but not impossible to do that. he want to have the option to use military force and the vent that they fail. if they do fail it may well take us back to the situation beforehand and he will then have the option to use the military force that he planned. >> during his speech from the white house, the president emphasized that the united states is certain that chemical weapons were used in the deaths of hundreds of children and others in syria. he posed a question to members of congress asking if they were willing to do anything about it. when dictators commit atrot aprosties they expect the pictures to fade from reality. the facts cannot be denied. question is what do the united states of america and international community is prepared to do about it.

because what happened to those people, those children is not only a violation of international law, it's also a danger to our security. let me explain why. if we fail to act, the assad regime will see no reason to stop using chemical weapons. as the ban against these weapons, other tie rands will not think twice about acquiring poison gas and using them. earlier night, al jazeera's joie chen hosted a special "america night" ton hall meeting on the debate in syria. more than 150 guests filled a museum in washington and talked about best course for the u.s. to take when it comes to dealing with syria's chemical weapons. >> the united states for the last 60 years has been the country that the world relies on and terrible things happenen in the world if the united states doesn't do anything, nothing

happens. we had to act in kuwait and kosovo, libya, afghanistan and iraq. president says is he wants his legacy to be when terrible things happen in the world we will step forward. >> the president has been talking to putin about this for a while. i don't think john kerry slipped. think think that is something that they were planning all along. i think there's something clear about this that we have to pay attention to you. where did syria get their weapons from? from russia. we will end up killing russian citizens. they have private citizens who are helping to organization some of the missile systems that are operateing in syria. >> for many syria's children that country easyville war kept them from getting an education. we went to the refugee cam. this jordan where there's no room for th*eroom for tens of t.

>> the school year just started and it starts as the second largest refugee cam. this the world. although the school is full, fir than half of the school-age children are actually attending school. many children here have to work to support this families and in some rural areas it was common to drop out of school to work. but some students still value getting the an education even while in exile. >> >> translator: >> reporter: unicef has schools teaching the jordanian curriculum that has more registered students. over the summer, a back to school campaign based on the efforts of school children and aid agencies encouraged more

families to send their children to school. >> obviously wear having some technical difficulty with that package. and syria still has a big impact on the oil market. crude is falling more than $2 today to $107 a barrel. oil had reached the 28-month high on friday and on worrys the u.s. will launch a missile attack against the assad regime. >> in business, some pretty negative reaction to apple's new iphones if you look at the share price. the company stock sinking on more than 2% after announceing the cheaper plastic iphone with the finger sprint scanner. one analyst says apple is not performing. >> everyone is waiting to see does apple have any new tricks up its sleeve.

we've been waiting a while. it's ban slow year in terms of product intoductions. i think we are all waiting to see is apple ready to take on some other market. the decision to release a cheaper phone is an effort to break in to the massive chinese market. it's a huge market where apple has been struggling. todd reports from beijing. >> reporter: welcome to the the global -- this year over took the u.s. as the largest market in the world. not many chinese own iphones. apple's slice of the market is behind samsung on top with 17.6%. home groan shiami comes up ahead of the original at 5%. beating uple's chinese market share of 4.8%. to those who closely watch the industry it's not surprising as ap the still has limited the access on china's mobile

networks. >> the cooperation between apple and the local carriers -- and apple from our people -- it looks a little bit arrogant. chinese market is used to being ignored in their hol whole globe perspective. it's hundreds more expensive than its competitors. >> the local brand is much more than teus itself smart phones. they are beating apple here in china. generating a buzz for its new product. >> just last week it held a huge product unvailing and introduceed an executive they scooped up from google last month. >> translator: it's stabishing pride first then starts to develop its product. it makes its users belief the

phone is cheap but still has a high profit margin. >> reporter: even if a cheaper iphone version enters the chinese market apple still has work ahead to peat itshead to bs competition. >> i wouldn't consider an iphone. it's almost $500. i can't afford it. >> reporter: from ap toll expand, it might be time far bit of reinvention. al jazeera, beijing. gun control is an issue taking center stage in colorado. in an unusual recall election, two colorado state law makers face their weaker vote over their support of gun role control legislation. tamara joins us from colorado live with the latest. >> reporter: senator john moore came down a couple moments ago and gave his concession speech. just about half an aupb hour ago

this place in a ballroom was buzzing with activity, buzzing with excitement an buzzing with optimism. that was quickly dashed. here ar are the numbers. 49% sad no. it's a very close race. a very emotion mall race up to this point and in to the evening. the another senator is holding on to her seat so far. 58% do not want her recalled and 42% have voted in favor of that recall. these two senators were caught in the political cross hairs when they got tangleed with gun advocates. earlier this year they led the senate and all law makers here in colorado the to tighter controls on gun control. so, the tkpras the grass roots o sign a petition and got enough in line. leer were with -- here we are

with this recall election. they try take this move and tighten these gun laws which includes universal background checks and limit the magazines down do 15 because of a couple incidents that happened. not just here in colorado but across the nation. you remember the movie theater shooting that happened in july last year and sandy hook el many elementary another tragedy that happened there. gun advocates say these law makers went way too far. to sar we have one legislator who has lost his seat. i spoke with him earlier this evening. i asked hem how he feels now. er he said it was worth it.

he tells them that he has seen them ef day elbowing through the sadness to help cope him in his -- that did not happen for the senator this evening. so, as it stands -rb senator john moore has lost his seat her in colorado springs and so far the senator is holding on to her political seat. live in colorado springs, tamara banks, al jazeera. thank you. marijuana on the pa knewers in colorado will get a boost in business. it has become the first to finalize rules for recreational marijuana businesses. they expected to open their doors next year. rules cover everything from pot, licensing to inventory tracking to marijuana packaging anded a veeandadvertising. >> the united states soccer team

played a huge world cup qualifying match in ohio tonight against rival mexico. we'll have more on that for you in sports next. >> plus this the opera has been entertaining new yorkers for 70 oh years. why the famed production could be closing its doors forever.

there are numbers that show great recession hit americans hard. each household lost between $15 and $120,000. that includes the wages. it cost the economy up to 14 trillion. one of new york's best known

opera production houses may be forced to shut down at the end oh of the season. the city opera has been in financial trouble for almost a decade but the situation is worse and the art community is asking the public for help. >> tickets were cheap and productions had them escape from the grim reality of world war ii. now they need the public more than ever. it threatens their very existence. we cannot run -- we are simply close. city manager was brought in two years a go and has managed to balance the two budgets but it's not enough. $i. it made

$7 million-dollars by tend of this month. >> unlike other culture cities, the opera cannot rely to*upbs re u.s. government for help. question make an appeal but maybe we don't. in many european countries there are significant federal subsidies that companies can count on year after year. the donations were starting at $1. what the company needs is a few generous donors to sign some big checks. it stands the company performs different around city like here the brooklyn academy of music. that existence could be part of the problem.

>> he believes the sacrifice to loyal fans will move out to the regular theater. >> when you have a prescription audience used to their seats their days of the week they come out of tradition. but if you have to find your opera company four different theaters throughout the season -rgseason,they will not do that. they will go where they know. new york city launched the careers of some of the pigest names in opera -- some of the biggest names in opera. the singers appear to be fading ton t-lunless the public can sa. al jazeera, espionage. , new york. . >> big time news for soccer fans in the united states. >> you got to love it because

the united states dropped the hammer tonight on mexico in the pivotal world cup qualifiers. if the u.s. can beat mexico and get some help from ho beat hon*s then the united states could be headed to the world cup next sum person mexico has not won a qualifier in the u.s. since 1972. early on tim was stellar. he was swatting everything that mexico had to offer. in the 49th minute, he kicks for the u.s. eddie johnson comes flying in with the header. the united states up 1-0. take another look because this is a beauty. remember the u.s. is playing without their star player michael bradley but eddie johnson was taking up the slack. but later a scary moment. close your eyes. he was up and away and he falls

hard on his back. johnson did not return to the -- there you see him walking off. >> in the 78th minute. in the passing year in the u.s. donovan is in the happy place. all-time leader scorer scores his 50th career goal. donovan is loving life because the red, white and blue will go to win it 2-0 and a lot has to go to the head coach who has the u.s. playing at such a high level. >> i'm extremely proud of the entire time and what we went through in the last couple of months and playing with such an amazing crowd here having that support in columbus it speaks for itself.

everyone was deserving of this win that they deserve a huge win. >> . hohon tk*u rus tide panama.this0 game. what's more impressive is their 7th straight world cup appearance. a streak that started back in 1990. after hon tk*u ru tide mexico, donovan and company came back to celebrate. >> i'm proud of this team. i'm proud to be part of it. these guys put in a lot of hard work in the last do years and have an opportunity to qualify is impressing. >> what do you say with so many key players weren't able to play tonight. that's what qualifying is about. it's tough when you're at a match. a big injury for michael bradley. other guys came in.

we got the win we needed. >> we wanted to qualify for the world cup. we have done that and now we have to make sure we do well in brazil. so, you some champagne in your hair. yeah. we're excited and got the results tonight. we accomplished our tkpoel. >goal.>> what was your team as u were waiting ifer the results from honduras. right now we are leading the group. no matter what happened, with eaweare in a good position to qualify. it got the draw tonight to make sure that we qualify. so happy. >> they will be celebrating all night long. >> in all football news. in the nfl when you have a reputation for being a dirty player. the league is watching your every move. the lions defensive lineman was fined $100,000 for low hit on the vikings john sullivan.

dig this, the $100,000 penalty is the largest single fine for anton field incident. corruption in college football. "sports illustrated" said oklahoma state was giving money to plato play yes, sex and drugr players. it started with les miles who's at l s*u and continue with current head coach. eight players testified that some star players received up to $25,000 annually from boosters or assistant coaches. oklahoma coach athletic direct or the said these allegations are disturbing and the university is investigating this matter. we are all committed to play big rule, doing things the right way here and for people to say that's not what's happening is very disturbing. our goal is to separate fact

from fiction and then we can start dealing with it. we've alreadyer notifyed the ncaa and they will assign an investigator to this. we'll reach out and get someone to stand with that investigator to go through the facts. and at the end of the day we will come to some conclusions. >> there will not be further comment from me concerning this issue. i will say that we, our staff, myself, are focused on a team t our team doing the right things. i'm very proud of what we've accomplished both on and off the field. our goal has always been to take young people from where their families, their parents had goten them and make them better over a four/five year period. >> some strong allegations against the football program. the americans qualified for the world cup. their 7th straight appearance so start booking your

tickets to rio deja tph*e iro. >> the u.s. news and world report. the ivy leagues are at the top of the list. the top ub ub.ic schools you see berkley. it depends whether or not students actually graduate. they have made the biggest gain year over year. >> the car has sold for a whopping $865,000 at a london auction. you remember it. that's despite fact that it can only operate under water. this car is best known for its role in the 1977 bond movie "the spy that loved me." it was over the initial estimate price of $$1.1 millions. car cannot be driven on the road but is a fully operational

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welcome back. if you look behind me you see that green. that's a lot that's happening across parts of southwest. i know there's circulation right here. that's an area of low pressure that's stalled out from the upper level. these one of the reasons we are seeing so much rain across the region. now las vegas looks like this. a lot of stormy clouds and lightning across the region. we did see a little half an inch there. we are still looking at the same situation going on there. across new mexico. over the next day you are going to be seeing some of the heaviest rain in this area. some localized area will see between 6 and 8 inches of rain caution flash flooding across the region. we think that's going to be going on for the next 24 to 48 hours. we are here across the central plains and temperatures have been coming down nicely.

omaha is seeing 73 and kansas city is seeing 79-degrees for them. as you look at what's happening in parts of chicago. take a look at the end of the weekend. e we will move back down to the low 70s as your high. here in the new york it's 81 degrees now. if you factor in what we had last night. that's the 13-degree increase in 24 hours. albany is 13 degrees higher than what we saw last night and tomorrow it is going to be warm. new york, 92, unseasonly warm for this career. we will see montreal completely different about 69 degrees there. our 5-day forecast all the way down to 69 degrees as your high. overnight lows at 50%. your headlines are coming up right now.