>> russia and the u.s. agree that syria has two disarm chemical weapons. only the u.n. security council can decide on the punishment for not complying. for fear of western and intervention, the massive exodus of syrians. and like at the end of the tunnel for the crisis striking the eurozone. fresh bailouts, overwhelming

back into the financial quagmire. live from our studio center here in moscow, it is just after 1:00 a.m. on a sunday morning. this is "rt" with news on russia and our planet. an agreement to destroy the syrian chemical weapons arsenal. it is hoped that it will help end the vicious civil conflict areas secretary of state john kerry and foreign minister s ergei lavrov outlined a plan that would give syria a week to provide the u.n. with a complete list of its chemical weapons stockpile.

"extraordinary procedures" could be used to destroy the arsenal. rebel groups will have to provide free access to the sites. the ultimate aim is th complete removal or elimination of all syria's chemical weapons. it's any side in the conflict fails to comply with the plan, you win charter chapter seven could come into effect, essentially allowing the use of force. our correspondent has been following the negotiations. corrects the press conference here in geneva kicked off rather unconventionally with sergei lavrov sitting in amongst the reporters, chatting and clearly waiting for john kerry to show up. after days of tense negotiations, a deal has been struck. damascus has one week in which to provide information on its chemical weapons stockpiles and

thereafter they must allow unfettered access to weapons -- inspectors from the organization for the prevention of chemical weapons. in terms of timeframe, the on- site inspections have to be completed by november. the total elimination of chemical weapons has to take place by 2014. if damascus fails to comply, chapter seven of the un security council could be applied. >> there can be no room for avoidance or anything less than full compliance by the assad regime. in the event of noncompliance, we have committed to impose measures under chapter seven within the u.n. security council. >> we expect full compliance with the requirements the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons imposes.

if they are not met or somebody uses chemical weapons, the un security council will take measures in accordance with chapter seven of the u.n. charter. of course, this does not mean every time a violation is reported actions will be taken automatically. we first have do verify and review such reports thoroughly, because there are a lot of fabrications surrounding this issue and we have to be very careful. >> john kerry said that bashar al-assad's willingness to comply with the agreement will be put to the test ridley and if he fails, the threat of force could be back on me table and the u.s. president retains the right to defend the u.s. before there is even a vote in congress. at the same time, the commander said it does not concern the syrian opposition because they do not possess chemical weapons.

but during the press conference, john kerry made an unprecedented admission that syrian rebels could have access to chemical weapons as well, another interesting point made by sergei lavrov. he said that the video of ban ki-moon said that bashar al- assad was guilty of crimes against humanity -- against amenity, that was video taken out of context. but ultimately both john kerry and sergei lavrov agree that they could come up with a deal here in geneva. as far as how well the u.s. and russia can work together -- they are looking forward to setting a date in october and will start routing syria of its chemical weapons, but also approaching a peaceful end to the civil war. after three tough days of talks in geneva, a military strike on

syria by the u.s. has been averted. >> a german journalist focusing on the syrian crisis says that america's about-face to a more diplomatic solution was triggered by a lack of support for a military strike. >> this is the diplomatic roller coaster. i think we heard so many contradicting messages, especially from the u.s. government, especially within the last two and a half weeks, but somehow on the one side it is surprising they got an agreement with russia. on the other side, it is not so surprising anymore, because the u.s. government lost a lot of credibility, not just in the world, but even among their own citizens. so, they had to agree. and if you see the message from john kerry, it means very clearly he left his edition from

last week. he made almost a u-turn. >> richard becker. he says that the syrian opposition rejected the disarmament plan because it puts military strikes off the table. at least temporarily. >> i think that they want the agreement to fail. they did not want the agreement at all. or the reason that they cannot win. they cannot achieve victory without the intervention of the u.s. and perhaps other nato allies. they do not have the capacity on their own to when. that is why they were so ardently hoping for military strikes, massive military strikes by the united states against the government forces. there have been many reports about the armed opposition in syria possessing chemical weapons. clearly, the objective of the united states is to weaken the

government, the government forces in syria, which it is seeking to overthrow, while at the same time seeking to strengthen in every way possible the forces, the opposition forces it favors. >> to discuss the possible next steps for the u.n. in syria, we have the u.n. ambassador thomas preview of the full interview coming up on sunday. >> it says that the american start with a flexible position, but they all must invariably start alluding to the military option. >> look, i understand there is a deep concern, and i support this, that changing political relationship through the use of military force does not work very well. it did not work very well in the cold war. it has not worked very well in the post-cold war period.

i am concerned that in my country a fascination with military force has undermined diplomacy. >> i would like to replace something that you personally have to say in the aftermath of the war. >> if i had a choice between the last decade without our invasion of iraq and saddam and the alternative, i think it is probably a close run thing, but i could live with saddam. >> thank you very much. >> do you think america could live with assad? >> i think it would be very hard. >> you can watch "worlds apart" later on sunday here on rt.

the threat of the u.s. and its allies innovating forced syrians to flee in the thousands. in the last 24 hours alone, several boats carrying more than 800 refugees were saved from sinking in the mediterranean and brought to shore. peter oliver in germany reports on the mixed feelings about the new arrivals. >> here in europe, we may be far away from the fighting in syria, but the effects of the fighting are being seen in the form of tens of thousands of refugees flocking, seeking asylum. thousands have arrived in germany as part of a new resettlement program. there are those in europe who say the eu government must bear responsibility for these people having to flee. >> the problem is the eu governments continue to support the rebels, or including the german government covertly. i think it is completely cynical

of germany to pretend to be this humanitarian recep tour of 5000 refugees, at the same time they are pouring aid. let's stop the reason that people are leaving their homes. they are not leaving willingly. >> syria's neighbors are overwhelmed by the day louche of people -- the day louche of people fleeing for their lives. that means they have to look for safe harbor in countries in the balkans who can ill afford to have thousands of refugees showing up. according to politicians here, nor can germany. >> we have 5000, then 15,000, more and more. our cities cannot finance that. it is not your moody's responsibility to solve the problems of the arab world with our taxes. >> there is also concern that the syrian crisis could be imported to europe. >> we are worried that they will

come back here like ticking time bombs. it is just a matter of time before a train station will be blown up. >> as more people flee their homes, the refugee crisis is only set to continue for a long time. >> in moscow, with you 24 hours a day. right after the break, a look at the turbulence in the european economy. ♪

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news indicates that europe is slowly recovering from its financial crisis. grease may need billions more in bailout money to prevent collapse in the portuguese government is in anarchy over missed payment deadlines. there is a proposed european banking union, giving brussels the tower to shut any bank on the continent. our correspondent has more. >> the eurozone came out of recession after the longest time of economic misery since records began back in 1995. but the crisis is far from over and millions have lost jobs. economic concern shows that the economy is at best fragile. unemployment remains a dramatic -- a dramatic levels in southern countries. what is more, a number of members of the nations are struggling to balance finances,

raising fears more bailouts will be needed in the future. while more loans have been ruled out for the moment, bailouts were still at the top of the agenda at the recent meeting of the eurozone ministers. let's take a closer look at where the actual concerns like today. bailed out twice and still not in the clear, greece is likely to need another 10 billion euros to bolster its finances, but voters and the world's most powerful economy has grown tired of the rescues. in cyprus -- the two countries are and jokingly linked by history and, economic -- are intricately linked by history and common economic grounds. the economy is shrinking to its worst level since the 1970's, raising the possibility that if greece asks for more cash, cyprus may not be far behind. ireland's may be exiting the

bailout programming the end of the year. the country is also in line for eurozone eight. its finance minister has suggested a credit line of what he suggests is a backstop to give confidence to investors. to portugal, the country faces of bumpier ride. the country was set to end its bailout program next year, but that was before parts of the program were ruled illegal. now parliamentary officials must scramble to balance the books. billions of euros in bad loans make slovenia also a bailouts candidate. it has been in recession since last year and has been scrambling to fix its banking sector. for now, european finance ministers insist that slovenia will not need a bailout but it has a long haul ahead before it is in the clear. it's time to hold off on the

champagne, at least for now. rt, moscow. >> tens of thousands of union workers have staged a massive antigovernment protests in poland's capital. people are angry at the sharp downturn in the economy. there have been three days of protest with unions accusing the prime minister of ignoring them. unemployment is at three percent and in other parts of europe it is even higher. increase the jobless numbers have gotten steadily worse for three and out years and in spain over 26% of people do not have worked. but it is the election in germany that could decide how europe deals with its economic problems. we have this report. >> it could be make or break for the eurozone as the german election approaches. europe is still stuck in recession with outbreaks of social unrest. suddenly the outcome of the election could be a catalyst for change. i have been speaking to the former president of the czech republic, at the capital markets

conference here in london. he compares the european project to communism and says the time is now for people of individual european countries to stand up and say the emperor has no clothes. >> everyone in europe sees it is impossible to continue. we need a radical, radical change. i really speak about a fundamental transition, fundamental transformation in our parts of europe, east, central, eastern europe experienced two decades ago. i think europe has to wake up and do the same. >> how likely do you think that that will happen? that people will stand up and say the emperor has no clothes? >> the question is how fast they will start to organize. definitely.

it will not come from brussels. >> pc is europe as a conglomerate of sovereign european nations and has found common ground with nigel faroes. >> we have 251 days until the european election that takes place across the whole of europe. that is the opportunity politically to cause an earthquake. lobbying is important. intelligence reefing is important. argumentation is important. in the end the thing that changes politics is the way people vote. i think these european elections are an opportunity right across the continents to spark something that leads to referendums, that leads to real change. >> and he has found that -- recognition from an unlikely source. barroso says that the u.k. could be part of this, implying that

david cameron has jumped on the bandwagon to win votes. should the eurozone limp along wrapped up by scaffolding, or should they return to an economic rationale and a europe based on intergovernmental corporation rather than integration? >> the european central bank is urging governments not to grow complacent over recent sounds of recovery, pushing for more action and reforms. one expert from the frankfurt school finance believes that it is vital if the you is to escape the financial black hole. >> we have reached a peak. there are signs in the real economy, but also in the political area former progress to come in the future. i am not saying we are out of the woods. what i am saying is we're making progress. the situation is still difficult, and we have to avoid

the crisis coming back and also to swap over to other countries and the eu. i am pretty confident that after this election, more progress will come. also the political arrangements. also, in germany, germany has a lot of advantages from the euro in our export and so forth, and i think still, although there is some problem in the mood of the public about the bailout and all these things, but there is the support here in germany. >> one line right here for you from rt. is it a bird or a plane? no, it is a drone. head to our website to see a new generation of feathered fliers. go to rt.com for more on that. online we have the full story about a 19-year-old internet

fraudster who stole $150,000 every month. ♪ >> israel attracts millions every year. the tourist industry remains strong despite war in neighboring syria, conflict with the neighboring palestinians, and unrest in egypt. but those are just some of the dangers who visit the homeland, especially females ones -- female ones. >> the middle east has more than its share of terror. it has blistering days and cool desert nights. it is home to the mosquito, the jellyfish, and the cockroach.

but the deadliest species of all may be the middle eastern male. one thing is certain -- foreign women are in for a shock. >> they go after what they want. they are not afraid to come up to you and talk to you and tell you what they think about you. >> they have confidence. >> to -- tour operators have all too much knowledge about cultural differences. >> this advice it reads like a grocery list. don't be surprised if they take your number but have a regular girlfriend or invite you home to meet the folks on date to and it means nothing. there is also advice on sunscreen, site of interest, and weekend hikes, there is this morning about men. >> you have to be prepared that they are expecting something you may not be willing to reciprocate. they told us to be very straightforward from the

beginning. if you are not interested, say no and the forceful about it. >> it is not idle advice. these lessons are put to the test and fast. this 27-year-old under caber agent is paid to work his magic not in a hostile enemy state. >> usually i do like really easy conversation. i do not talk about politics too much. i just left with her. >> there is half a dozen amateur guides posted online on how to date israeli men. the best advice -- >> the mentality is so different. they are so outgoing and sometimes it is -- it is outgoing to the point where people assert themselves too much. >> but even the orientation speech and words of warning do

not soften the experience. >> this guy just started talking to us and told me how beautiful i was, which was fine, but all of a sudden he was like, can i kiss you? and i was like, yeah, no thanks. >> others are more forgiving. >> i do not think it is their flaw. i think being forced to be in the army at the age of 18 makes a very different lifestyle for them as opposed to american 18- year-olds. honest we it is about treating them like anyone else. if you take care of yourself, it is fine. >> amid the flexing biceps on the utility reaches -- tel aviv beaches, a few cheap the appliance can seem a small price to pay for golden summer holiday. rt, tel aviv. >> time now for other world news in brief.

demonstrations of the new education lord. the unions are saying that the control of the hiring and firing of staff should be revoked. they wanted to clear the square for the independence day celebrations area -- salt rations. massive flooding across the u.s. state of colorado has claimed five lives and over 170 people are still missing. thousands have been evacuated, but others are cut off i the worst floods to hit the state in decades. the average annual rainfall has fallen in the last week and more water is expected in the coming days. also in our world update this hour, a roadside bomb in afghanistan was apparently targeting a nato convoy. the attacker detonated early. this is one day after the taliban attended to force its way into an international

compound, killing four afghan guards. that brings us up-to-date for the moment. the news continues in just over half an hour from now. in the meantime, abby martin is breaking the set. we will be coming your way after a short break. after some negotiation -- i

look at this two ways. if you are going to give people the freedom of expression, some people are going to express themselves in an offensive way. if you are terrified of offending people, just give everybody a random plate and no one will be offended at all. if you really believe in freedom of speech, allow drivers to pick what ever you want and be responsible for themselves if someone throws a brick through their window. if you want to express yourself, be prepared for some blowback. but that is just my opinion.