in the future will turn us into major producers. i don't know if that's a good thing because all those countries that have oil seem to have trouble to go with the oil. but what is true, we don't produce weapons. we have to buy our energy. we don't have the intelligence that the great superpowers have, but in addition to having information, you have to understand what's happening in each society, and try to understand what the most adequate instruments are too seriously

combat terrorism. i wouldn't be surprised at all if next year in 2015 isis has disappeared, and some other group with another trainin strange name has appeared that is even more violent. finally in conclusion, mr. president, don't worry, i'm about to conclude, i also think that fundamental issue of this fight is respect for human rights . why i say that, i come from a country that has suffered from genocidal dictatorship unparalleled in history, and also debt with this through a justice system, and has some of these people went to the--we did not send them to the hague. we had our own trials to bring justice to not only our own

citizens, but french citizens and swedish citizens who disappeared. our courts dealt with that. i do think we have some precedence that enable us to say that this fight needs to be carried out in the legal framework and with respect to human rights that would guarantee that we don't keep feeding this monster. thank you very much, mr. president. >> thank you your excellency nestor kirchner. i will say that we be respectful

of time constraints here. i now turn it over to the excellency kagame president of rwanda. >> dished ladies and gentlemen. terrorism has been a reality in africa and across the world for decades. and it continues to be . in some regions it has gotten worse. we must defeat these terrorists through concrete action and cooperation. one year ago this week as we know we remember the attack on the westgate mall in nairobi

that claimed dozens of lives. >> hello, again, everyone, this is al jazeera america live from new york city. i'm tony harris with a look at today's top stories. right now president obam obama{^l" ^ling president we have been following the united nations. this is president obama's second time to chair since 2009. the issues are different, to be sure. the focus today are fighters in iraq and syria, and resolve to fight the situation. >> more than 15,000 foreign fighters from 80 nations have traveled to syria in recent years. many have joined terrorist organizations such as

al-qaeda's affiliate, al nusra front , and isil, which threatens people across syria and iraq. >> mike viqueira with me, and he has been following the president's entire day. it's been a busy one. this resolution requiring countries to take firm action to address the threat of foreign fighters the world over. >> fairly extraordinary. you have the president of the united states the chair of the united nations this month. but chairing this meeting in security council today and organizing to insure domestic laws are passed in each individual country. it is enforce able, but as a practical matter, tough to do. you see many countries, the majority directly affected by terrorism. we've heard from françois hollande.

they suffered a blow when one of their citizens were murdered. and the king of jordan, they have a large population of syrian refugees living within their borders. it's a compelling and significant moment. >> i believe king abdullah is coming up in just a moment. the president introducing the king of jordan. >> thank you, mr. president. first let me thank president obama for his leadership on this issue. and jordan can will com be counted on to play a part. we need to shut down extremist support and push back and defeat these groups. the demands of the coalition, one that can combat the threat with consistency and resolve. allow me to absolute the partnership that is gathering up. three principles are important as we proceed.

the first is global reach and commitment. the threat is not only in syria and iraq, but also in sinai. niger, libya, yemen, mali, the whole of africa, and more. it is not an arab-muslim fight any more. it affects every delegate here and beyond. it is the fight of our times. success requires an united struggle backed up by strong resources. success also requires a holistic approach, transnational terror grows on the back of crisis, grievances and sectarian conflict . winning hearts and minds takes a strong stand against marginalization, poverty and exclusion. there must be diplomacy, development, job creation, education and more. a second key principle is immediate action.

the new breed extremism is recruiting worldwide through social media and covert partnerships. the more resource-rich territory they hold, the more self perpetuating they become. time is ever the essence. we've started taking action and the coalition must see this through. the third requirement is transparency. these groups rely for their survival on international transactions and support. mr. president, there has to be a zero tolerance policy to any country organization or individual that facilitates, supports or finances terror groups or provides weapons or proposed propaganda whether through media outlets or misusing religious clerics that insights and help recruit fighters to these terrorist

groups. compliance must be absolute. countries cannot comply in one i also expressed by appreciation to mr. baun kky moon for all of his efforts nflt it's my hope that this brings the world in its current situation tranquility to human beings, which is of course a fundamental goal of the united nations. mr. president, i am coming from a region of the world, who's many parts are currently burning in the fires of extremism and radicalism. to the east extremists threaten our neighbors, resort to

violence, and shed blood. they of course do not speak a single language. they are not of a single skin color, and not of a single nationality. they have come to the middle east from around the world. they do, however, have a single ideology, violence, and extremism. they also have a single goal. the destruction of civilization giving rise to islam-phobia. i deeply regret to say that terrorism has become globalized from new york to mosul, from damascus to bagdad, from the eastern-most to the western-most parts of the world from al-qaeda to dosh.

the extremists of the world have found each other and have put out the call. extremists of the world unite. but are we united against the extremists? extremism is not a regional issue, extremism is a global issue. certain states have helped in creating it, and are now failing to withstand it. currently our peoples are paying the price. today's anti-westernism is the off string of yesterday's colonialism. today's anti-westernism is a reaction to yesterday's racism. certain intelligence agencies have put blades in the hands of

mad men who now spare no one. all those who have played a role in founding and supporting these terror groups must acknowledge their errors, which have led to extremism. they need to apologize not only to the past generations, but also to the next generation. to fight the underlying causes of terrorism, up with must identify itself roots and dry its source founders. it generates poverty, unemployment, discrimination, humiliation and injustice, and grows in the culture of violence. to uproot extremism, we just spread justice and development and disallow the disportion of divine teachings to justify brutality and cruelty.

the pain is made greater when these terrorists spill blood in the name of rely develop and behead in the name of islam. they speak to keep hidden the uncontrovertible truth of history, that the teachings of all divine profits from abraham to moses from jesus to mohammed, taking the life of a single innocent human is akin to killing all of humanity. i am astonished that these groups call themselves islamic. what is more astonishing is that the western media in line with them repeats this false claim, which provokes the hatred of all muslims. muslim people who every day recall their god as merciful and

compassionate, and have learned lessons of kindness and empathy from their profits' teachings see this defamation as a part of an islamphobic project. they are turned these parts of the world into a haven for terrorists and extremists. military aggression against afghanistan and iraq and improper interference in the development in syria are clear examples of this erroneous strategic approach in the middle east. as non-peaceful approach, aggression and occupation target the lives and livelihoods of ordinary people, they result in different adverse psychological and behavioral consequences that

are today manifested in the form of violence and murder in the middle east and north africa, even attracting some citizens from other parts of the world. violence is currently being spread to other parts of the world like a contagious disease. we have always believed that democracy cannot be transplanted from abroad. democracy is the product of growth and development not war and aggression. democracy is not an export product that can be imported from the west to the east imported democracy leads only to a weak and vulnerable government. when commanding generals step into a region, do not expect

diplomats to greet them warmly. when war begins diplomacy tends to end. when sanctions set in, deep hatred also begins. when the atmosphere of the middle east is securitized, the answer will be of the same nature as well. the interest of the western country in our region are tied to the recognition of the beliefs and desires of the people for democratic governance in the region. our region expects the experience of creation of al-qaeda, the taliban and modern extremist groups demonstrates that no one can use extremist groups to counter a state and remain impervious to the consequences of rising extremism. the repetition of these mistakes

despite many costly experiences is perplexing. let's recall that iran has invited everyone to dialogue before the criminal act of september 11th, and called for a world against violence and extremism before the outbreak of the atrocities. perhaps few people could predict the fire that rages today, but now it presents an imminent threat to the world. it is self-evident that without an accurate understanding of how the current condition came about, we will not be able to find the right solutions. today, again, i shall warn against the spread of extremism, and the danger posed by the inadequate understanding and incorrect approach to this

phenomenon. the middle east longs for develop and is weary of war. it is the natural right of the peoples of the fertal lands of the middle east to live in peace and prosperity. the past colonialism denied them this right and today the shadow of war and violence threatens their security. there are moderate politicians and elite in our region who enjoy the confidence of the peoples. they are neither anti-western, nor prowestern. while aware of the role colonialism in the back of their nations, they are not neglectful of the role of their regions in reaching the development their seek. they do not absolve the west from its misdeeds but are also aware of their own failings. these leaders can take a

position of active leadership by attracting the confidence of the people in their societies and establish the strongest national and international coalitions against violence. the voices of these leaders are the true voices of moderation in the islamic world. the familiar sound of an africa tired of war, an iraqi victim of extremism, a syrian fearful of terrorism, and a lebanese worried about violence and sectarianism. i believe if countries claiming leadership of the coalition do so to continue their [ inaudible ] in the region, they will be making a strategic mistake. obviously since the pain is better known by the countries in

the region, better they can form a coalition and accept the leadership to counter violence and terrorism, and if other nations wish to take action against terrorism, they must come to their support. i warn that if we do not muster all of our strengths against extremism and violence, and fail to entrust the job to the people in the region who can deliver tomorrow this world will not be safe for anyone. mr. president, ladies and gentlemen, last year i tried to fulfill the role of my country in the realization of peace at the regional and international levels by putting forward a proposal of a world against violence and extremism, which was met with general support. in the chaosic region of the

middle east, iran is one of the most tranquil, secure, and stable nations. all of the nations of the region have to keep in mind that we are in the same boat. thus we need brood cooperation with regard to social and political as well as security and defense issues with a view towards reaching common endurable understandings. had we had greater cooperation and coordination in the middle east, thousands of innocent palestinians in gaza would not have fallen victim to the regime's aggressions. we in iran consider interaction and confidence-building among state of the region as fundamentally essential. we support any measure to combat

extremism, threats and aggression, and in connection with this, we are prepared to play our permanent constructive and positive role. mr. president, the oppressive sanctions against iran go on. in continuation of a strategic mistake made against a moderate and independent nation under the current sensitive conditions in our region. during the last year, we have engaged in the post transparent dialogue to build confidence regarding iran's peaceful nuclear program. we placed serious and honest negotiations on the agenda, not as a result of sanctions or threats, but rather because of the will of our people. we are of the view that the nuclear issue can only be resolved through negotiations and those who may think of any other solution would be committing a grave mistake in doing so. any delay in arriving at a final

agreement, not only raises the costs, not only at our experience, but also at the expense of the economy and trade of other parties, as well as the development and security prospects of our region. no one should doubt that compromise and agreement on this issue is -- is in the best interests of everyone, especially that of the nation's of the region. the nuclear negotiations between iran and the five plus one have continued during the past year, and the past few months with seriousness and optimism on both sides. the islamic republic of iran has carried out its commitments in good faith. although, some of the observations and actions of our counterparts have created certain doubts regarding their determination and realism, we

hope that the current negotiations will lead to a final accord in the short amount of time that we have left. we are committed to continue our peaceful nuclear program, including enrichment and to enjoy our full nuclear rights on iranian soil within the framework of international law. we are determined to continue negotiations in earnest and good faith based on mutual respect and confidence. the removal of concerns for both sides as well as equal footing and international norms and principles. i do believe mutual adherence and avoidance of excessive demands, is the prerequisite.

a final report regarding iran's peaceful nuclear program can secure peace in our area and beyond. the people in iran who have been subjected to pressures as the result of sanctions cannot place trust between any security cooperation between their governments in the way of satisfying even their primary needs such as food and medicines. these sanctions will create additional impediments. the people of iran are devoted to certain principles and values at the apicks of which are independence, development and national pride. if this fact is not understood by our negotiating partners and they commit grievous miscalculations in the process an historic opportunity will be

lost. as you know during the on going initiatives, we look favorable conditions which resulted in a new phrase of the geneva joint action. if our interlackors are also flexible, we can overcome the problem and reach a long-standing agreement within the time remaining than an entirely different environment will emerge for cooperation at the regional and international levels, allowing for greater focus on some very important regional issues, such as combatting violence and extremism in the region. arriving at a final comprehensive nuclear agreement with iran will be an historic opportunity for the west to show it does not oppose the advancement and development of others, and does not

discriminate when it comes to adhering to international rules and regulations. this agreement can carry a global message of peace, security, indicating that the only way to attain resolution is through negotiations and respect, and not through conflict and sanctions. mr. president, ladies, and gentlemen. last year the great nation of iran broadly participated in the calm presidential elections and endorsed a discourse of foresight, hope, and prudent moderation. thereafter, they supported their elected government in its efforts in building the country, while some of the countries around iran have fallen pray to war and turmoil, iran remains secure, stable, and calm. my government's principle policy

is to work towards constructive interactions with our neighbors on the basis of mutual respect and with emphasis of common interest. the notion that iran seeks to control other muslim countries in the region is a myth. in recent years in the context of a iran-phobic project. those who make these claims need imaginary enemies to sustain tensions. thus in this way, pushing for the redeployment of national resources away from development. we work towards putting an end to the dilutional iran-phobia, setting the stage for building strategic partnerships with our neighbors. in conclusion, last year, i warned against the expansion of violence and extremism, this year too, i warn that if the right approach is not undertaken

in dealing with the issue at hand, we get closer to a turbulent and tumultuous agreement. the right solution to this quandary comes from within the region and regionally provided solution with international support and not from outside of the region. god the all mighty has promised in the holy karon to those who have believed and done righteous deeds that he will grant them authority upon the earth and their fears will turn into peace and security. it is my sincerist hope that our generation endeavors to leave a more secure and developed earth as its legacy for the next

generation. i wish you all a great deal of success and many blessings. thank you. [ applause ] >> iran's president there addressing the united nations general assembly. he said he was hopeful that a final nuclear accord could still be reached in the short amount of time left, and any such accord could serve as the beginning of a collaboration aimed at promoting peace, and security in our region and beyond. he said certain intelligence agencies have put blades in the hands of mad men, and that any solution to that quandary comes -- region. let's bring kristin in new york. what did you make of that? >> reporter: well, he did say he is coming from a region that is

bushing, and it will take regional players to calm the flames of those regions, so an invitation to the west to work with iran on security in syria, in iraq, and throughout the middle east, and arguing until that cooperation is there, there will not be a solution to those problems. he said that the ter rich in the region is the result of misguided policies, colonialism, putting blades in the hands of mad men, and it will take a change and approach. he talked about negotiations and respect, and he used the nuclear issue as a way of building bridges. he said if we can solve this problem, that can open the door to more cooperation in the region. so i think it was interesting that he was offering up iran as -- as a partner in the fight

against isil. of course the west has been very cautious to engage with iran on that front, but we have seen some thawing between the west and iran in dealing with the security issues of the middle east. the u.k. prime minister david cameron actually met with the president here on the sidelines of the general assembly yesterday for the first time since the iranian revolution the leaders of these two countries met. and the united states did notify iran before it launched those strikes in syria. so i think it's interesting to see him, again, reaching out to the west and offering support on some of these tricky issues. >> kristin many thanks. later at the u.n., u.s. president, barack obama, and

u.n. secretary general banky moon are due to discuss the outbreak of ebola. as the report of ebola cases has fallen slightly. but there could be more cases that haven't been reported. there were more than 600 cases in the third week of september. the situation in guinea appears now to have stabilized. since the outbreak, though, more than 2,900 people have died. the situation isn't improving in sierra leone, the world health organization says that there the outbreak is getting worse. the government put three more districts under quarantine. the president said the quarantine was vital for the survival of the nation. ebola isn't always fatal, just under half of those who catch the virus recover. but too often they still find their families and lives have

been deeply affected. al jazeera has met survivors in eastern sierra leone. >> reporter: he shows us the root he took last month to get to hospital. he was sick and could hardly walk. his friends tried to help him but he refused fearing he would infect them. >> i said don't touch me. i'm able to walk to the hospital, so please because i don't know if i have ebola, so please don't touch me. so i walk for myself from the residence to the hospital. i took four hours. >> reporter: he managed to fight off the virus and recover, but when he came to be discharged he asked what happened to the rest of his family, whom he knew had always been admitted to hospital. >> they brought me the list, the dead list, one by one.

so he -- he told me that all of your family has passed away. so i was discouraged. >> reporter: the virus killed 40 members of his family. his father promised him he would go to college this year, but now he's dead. the household effects along with documents and money were burned considered contaminated by the virus. edith also survived ebola, and counts herself lucky to be alive. >> now my parents are gone. all of the same, i am thankful, because most people lost all of their families, and i only lost my parents. >> reporter: ericsson now stays at a house of a friend, also an ebola survivor from the same village. he says people are afraid of him even though he has a certificate that he is no longer contagious.

>> when they are released there is still a lot of still ma, rumors and denial in the community about the outbreak. >> reporter: ericsson still has the family motorbike and would like to get work as a driver, but no one will higher him. for more in-depth coverage of ebola, you can go to our website at aljazeera.com. now the nigerian military says it has killed the man who appears to be the heard of boko haram. he was traveling in a convoy when it was attacked. the military says that 135 suspected members of the group have surrendered. the palestinian factions

hamas and fattah have agreed to return to a unity government. hamas criticized the pa for not paying tens of thousands of its employees in gaza. but now the two groups say a comprehensive agreement has been reached. yemen's national security chiefs have denied reports that houthi rebels have stormed the capitol. mohammed val reports. >> reporter: inside the deserted mansion of a businessman and member of parliament taken over by houthi rebels, it belongs to a sunni muslim trouble leader from a powerful family. it looks like he left in a hurry. >> translator: we did not expect to find the kinds of things we found in this house. all of this was bought with the

people's money. >> reporter: the disappearance of this and other political figures shows how fast the capitol has fallen. the presidential aid says it doesn't -- wasn't failure of the government but rather by design. >> translator: the order not to fight came from the joint chiefs of staff. >> reporter: he goes on to say he was forced to sign a peace deal with the houthi rebels. >> translator: former president was a strong partner in this operation through tribal leaders and army generals who are still loyal to them. they handed the capitol over and ordered the soldiers to go home. >> reporter: he has consistently denied his support of the houthi rebels, but his relationship is

co complicat complicated. they help bring his downfall in 2007, but they share interests. yemeni is one of the top items on the conference at the united nations in new york. france says that it will increase security in public places after a group linked to isil killed a french tourist. here is fore from paris. >> france announced a step up of security. that's meant to be a preventative measure against any possible terrorist attack in the country. that decision was taken in the

wake of the beheading of a tourist who was kidnapped in a remote mountain region of east algeria. in that was underlined by the interior minister who said the killing called for a strong approach at home and abroad. that was linked to a new round of air strikes by french forces on thursday. the government said it would not be deterred from continuing operations in iraq. now it is considering expanding that operation to isil targets in syria, including aiding syrian opposition groups fighting isil forces. and france said it would aid any group fighting isil forces. and there would be a rally held by french muslim leaders out of a paris mosque. the aim to denounce the ideology

and activetives of groups such as isil. speaking in the capitol of kiev the president said a ceasefire with pro-russian separatistses in the east of the country appears to be holding. >> translator: it is the first day, today, my friends, the first day in many many weeks and months when ukrainians have not had a single person killedor wounded. [ applause ] finally that's fire has begun to work. >> thousands of russian troops still remain beployed near the border. earlier this month, russia has several hundred thousand tanks and vehicles inside of ukraine.

they have also begun exchanging prisoners of war. al jazeera met two of the fighters just released. >> reporter: these are free men at last. russian citizens. they say they volunteered to fight for the separatists in eastern ukraine. they got caught. he says he was held by a right-wing ukrainian militia and severely tortured. >> i had a russian passport but without immigration card. they put a plastic bag on my head and brought me into the forrest. >> reporter: he says he suffered beatings and fractured ribs. >> translator: several times on their base they hung me with my arms behind my back, and used by body as a punch bag.

>> reporter: in no man's land prisoner exchanges are now helping to bring the sides closer to peace. it's the most promising sign yet that the peace agreement can last. their negotiating teams have much more work to do. there are still around 2,000 prisoners being held. >> translator: it's not just the end itself. it's the start of a bigger peace process. >> reporter: he says there were instances of killing and torture on both sides. >> translator: there was revenge torture, reprisals, prisoners were shot, but now everybody understands that hostage exchange is more profitable. >> reporter: kamil was lucky. he says he was treated adequately by the regular ukrainian army. >> would you ever consider coming back and fighting again.

was it the right thing to do? >> it was the right thing to do, for example, to see the truth. the truth is there is no truth here. one nation is being divided and fighting each other. this is the truth of this war. >> reporter: it's still a fragile peace, but for these two at least their war is over. now to afghanistan where presidential runner up has praised a power-sharing deal that he reached with his rival. they reached a deal after months of uncertainty. he made the comment in his first public address since sunday. >> we have come together for the sake of afghanistan's stability. and come together for better service for the people of afghanistan. god willing i am confident on

behalf of my team and my partner team i'm sure have the same view to work together to serve the afghan people. al-gaza str jazeera continu demand the release of their imprisoned journalists in egypt. they are falsely accused of aiding the outlawed muslim brotherhood. the three are appealing their convictions. al jazeera is running a full-page ad in the "new york times" today and using a billboard in times square to draw attention to the plight of the jailed journalists. full coverage is on our website. includes an interview with the president al-sisi. india's prime minister is making his first visit to the united states as leader of the world's most popular democracy. nine years ago he was denied a

visa to enter the country. boosting trade is at the top of his agenda, but there are some potential problems, as faiz jamil explains from new delhi. >> reporter: this tea company is here said only because of the u.s. market. >> if there were no u.s. clients, i feel like i could not have imagined my business. >> reporter: with india's cost-effective manpower and the u.s.'s technology and experience. he like many others feel the relationships between the countries is good for business. along with the export business, exporting people is also an important factor. this education counseling center, these students believe going to the u.s. will be good for them. the experience of having relatives who moved to the u.s.

encourages some of these students. >> i feel the best opportunity they could have got, and they shifted to the states because of those opportunities. they got better education, and salaries. >> reporter: those experiences have help boost indo-u.s. ties. since the fall of the soviet union, indian's long-time ally, both of those events helped to strengthen the relay shupship, but the u.s.'s relationship with the prime minister himself hasn't been to chord wall. he was denied a visa to the u.s. in 2002 while he was chief minister of his home state. now that he is prime minister, he has been invited to the white house and this trip is also expected to boost business ties between india and the u.s., something which this an

-- analyst says is critical. >> this could put them on the way to progress or retard the progress. >> reporter: he says apart from the 30-separate trade dialogues between india and the u.s., security issues will also be discussed. >> there may be concerned about how china views its own sort of [ inaudible ] in the region, and what role or space it is going to give to countries like india and the united states. >> reporter: many here are focusing on the business benefits of closer india, u.s. relations, new deals will mean bigger opportunities for both countries. faiz jamil, al jazeera, new delhi. parliament in india is considering a bill that would abolish direct positions for regional positions such as governors and mayors.

some they would be a step back from democracy. >> reporter: for the last nine years people were able to vote for their majors, regions and governors, but this new freedom is now under threat. a coalition is supporting a bill that gives local parliaments a right to select local leaders, taking away people's right to vote for those leaders. some day direct elections are costly. because local candidates spending a lot to be elected and that sometimes leads to corruption. >> translator: this is a violation of people's sovereignty. my personal experience is especially with local elections you don't need money to be elected as long as your track record is good. >> reporter: leaders like this man have come to the forefront through direct elections. analysts say he and other

popular leaders have become a threat to the political elite who now want to turn back the clock. >> the setback is we don't do it in -- in respect to the democracy, giving, giving the votes rights to the member of the local parliament is also within the corridor of democracy. >> reporter: while the debates go on, outside of the capitol the effects of corruption are clear. according to the government since 2005 around 86% of elected governors, and majors have been prosecuted for corruption cases. the most famous is the governor of banton who is accused of building a family empire and has been sentenced to four years in prison for bribing a judge. it is a common joke in india

that democracy has brought freedom including the freedom to corrupt. but even here anti-corruption activists say not letting people vote for their leaders is not a solution, and better education is needed. >> translator: in the districts and cities direct elections are very much needed, especially to prevent these little kingdoms to come up. if we look where people are better educated, they carefully choose clean leaders. this should happen here. >> reporter: these are best of times for indonesia's political democracy, where they decide the country's democratic future. some breaking news out of the united states this hour. the u.s. justice department has

announced the surprise intention to resign by the u.s. attorney general, eric holder, one of the obama administration's longest-serving officials. further details as and when we have them here on al jazeera. columbia's president says he will soon release deals with how peace deals with a rebel group are going. they say the government should help the peace process by supporting an mediate ceasefire. brazil's government has launched an innovative program to fight dangi fever. of course these every day mosquito gerald important explains. >> reporter: there is a buzz in brazil over some very special mosquitos. tens of thousands of these test insects are being released into

the wild. they have been infected with a bacteria which makes them unable to transit the dangi virus. >> translator: i would say in about two years we'll see a reduction of the fever, and then in about ten years we'll conduct an expansion of this project. >> reporter: it's part of an international project out of the university in australia. >> the bacteria can spread itself into the mosquito population and so by releasing some mosquitos that continue the virus, through the process of my team, they will spread into the rest of the mosquito population, and mosquitos will end up being

unable to transmit the disease. >> reporter: if only the female has the bacteria, her offspring will have the bacteria, but then we eggs won't hatch and that helps reduce the spread of the disease as well. every minute of every day, someone in the world is admitted to the hospital for the fever. the disease affects 100 million people each year, and kills around 20,000, many children. the government says it is a small investment for a possible long-term solution, an attempt to bite back at dangi. your phone and laptop could be fuelling conflicts in some of the poorest and most dangerous parts of the world because they may contain conflict minerals. conflict minerals are mined in

some of the most violent places in the world, many in africa. every smartphone contains around 40 different minerals. tim friend reports. >> reporter: everywhere you go in europe, life revolves around the mobile phone. in the netherlands alone 40 million are in use. do you know where the material comes from? >> no. >> reporter: huge numbers of phones and many other electronic items are made with metals from places like this, the mines of the democratic republic of congo. the metals unearthed here fuel one of the most vicious long-running conflicts in africa. as many as 5 million have died over ten years. without the money made from this

mining, there would be far fewer conflicts in the region, and far less to fight about. in the united states there is a law that says manufacturers have to prove where their materials come from, but here in the european union, there's no such thing. they can abide -- voluntary code of conflict or not. >> the e.u. is really lagging behind. it's really disappointing. >> reporter: but there's a movement to change this situation. american computer maker intel is promising a conflict-free supply chain by 2016. and here in amsterdam, a company is working towards the fifth ethical mobile phone. it started as a lobbying group, making people aware of where their gadgets are from, now it

makes phones. >> i think it's very important because it's something we use every day. everyone today has a phone in their pocket, sometimes even two or three, and at least 30 different kind of minerals are used to produce that phone that come from all over the world, but they also come from places where there is a high risk of conflict. >> europe is now a target for a worldwide movement to stop the trade in conflict metals. the first part is letting its 500 million consumers know just how much suffering has gone on to make their gadgets. so the coverage of the u.n. general assembly meeting in new york just ahead here. this is columbia's president speaking right now. and later president obama and u.n. secretary general banky moon will be meeting on ebola.

we'll bring you that meeting live. also just ahead more on that unexpected resignation of u.s. attorney general eric holder. i'll see you again. bye for now. >> protestors are gathering... >> there's an air of tension right now... >> the crowd chanting for democracy... >> this is another significant development... >> we have an exclusive story tonight, and we go live...

>> good morning, everyone, i'm david schuster aljazeera america headquarters inner new york, and we're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to bring you comments by president obama on the ebola epidemic in west africa. in just a few minutes, the president is going to address the latest efforts there. and in