facts of is the journal. the headlines -- >> this is the journal. the headlines. making steps to secure serious chemical weapons. and late drama in germany's top soccer league. as two teams share the points. the united nations has passed a

resolution ordering the destruction of all of serious's chemical weapons -- syria's chemical weapons. it states that the chemical arsenal will be put under international control before the end of next year, however it fails to address the civil war in the country. john kerry address the situation. correct after two and a half years of deadlock, the final vote took just seconds. the security council backed the resolution unanimously, much to the relief of the assembled diplomats. the u.n. secretary-general said he hopes to convene a peace conference in november. we request a resolution today. >> as a concession to russia, it place blame for the

poison gas attacks that killed 1400 people. it also does not seek immediate sanctions if the regime fails to comply. russia, which continues to reject any suggestion of regimens against assad's also point out it applies to the opposition. the u.s. issued a warning. are here because actions have consequences. should the regime failed to act, there will be consequences. progress will be reported back to the security council frequently, and in the event of noncompliance, the council will impose measures. >> meanwhile syrian opposition figures based in turkey said the resolution was unsatisfactory and would not end the violence. >> this resolution means the that assad should turn over his chemical weapons but he can keep massacring the people with

conventional weapons. that is what he will understand because it does not point a finger to the criminal. assad has accumulated an estimated 1000 tons of chemical weapons, including mustard and nerve agents. a team of experts is due to head to serious next week. -- two syria next week. >> a mixed reception after holding landmark talks in the u.s.. irani ends are divided about the aboutni ends are divided the meetings. iran and america have taken the next step toward will -- toward ending 30 years of estrangement. >> presidential -- president

barack obama said he was hopeful of future development after a landmark one-on-one conversation with his iranian counterpart. >> just now i spoke on the phone president of iran. the two of us discussed a desire to reach an agreement over the nuclear program. i reiterated what i said in new york. there will be obstacles to moving forward and success is by no means guaranteed. but i believe we can reach a comprehensive solution. >> in new york, rouhani acknowledged the importance of the sort talks between the u.s. and iran. environment that has been created as a result of this early phase of the discussion is quite different from the past, he said. the people of iran have helped this new environment to come out -- two, about.

-- this new environment to come about. he then underscored that he wanted to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible and he plans for talks next month in geneva. has powerful earthquake struck southwestern pakistan. the 6.8 magnitude tremor was in a province. it is the second major earthquake to hit the region this week. the death toll from the quake has reached 350 nine, with as many as 100,000 people left homeless. greek police have arrested the leader of golden dawn in an escalation of the government crackdown on the far right party. the leader and party spokesman has been charged with forming a criminal organization.

police have ordered an investigation into golden dawn after the stabbing murder of a left-wing activist. arrest warrants have been issued for at least three of 18 gold nonmembers currently serving in greek parliament. the party is threatening to withdraw from parliament if the crackdown continues. calling for a vote of confidence next week to try to end a political crisis brought on by supporters of the former premier, service -- silvio berlusconi. the centerleft party governed with an uneasy coalition. supporters are boycotting the governments work in protest that he could be stripped of his senate seat after the a tax fraud conviction last month. stillile in germany,

coming to terms with the results of last sunday's elections. arty one big,s nevertheless she still has to form a coalition government. hurray stein broke -- peer steinbrueck said he would not be seeking a leadership position in the new parliament. theess than a week after disappointing election night peer steinbrueck said he would not be seeking reelection. berlin,sed party in they agreed to enter talks with merkel's conservatives even though many in the party have misgivings.

but the move does have the backing of key regional party leaders. >> whenever said we did not want talks, but that we should be open. it is the issues that count. to theshift corresponds general mood in the german public. opinion polls suggest almost half of germans prefer a grand coalition government. there is little support for the alternative. are still planning to put any coalition agreement with conservatives to a vote among the parties rank and file. >> we are a democratic party, not a hierarchy. we are very much for sdp.cipation in thesdp -- click the first round of talks could start as early as next week. >> party leaders have announced

their willingness to enter into coalition talks if asked, however the party leaders said she doubted whether a coalition with the christian democrats would make sense at this time because of fundamentalism. the green party are still rethinking their strategy in the wake of disappointing election results. we are joined by a political correspondent. john, thanks for joining us. the party seems to be in shock and in for a radical overhaul right now. is it that drastic? over eight just percent, which for a small party is quite respectable. that they have been suffering increasing defeats and losses of support over the last two years and they had been planning to get, they hoped, double-figure and they even hoped to form a coalition with the social democrats. in that sense, it was defeat. >> how can this latest report be

to blame? is, ecology issues and nuclear phaseout have become part of name string college at -- main stream politics in germany. the old movement of the 1970s, they view the party as still being less of the social democrats. -- left of the social democrats. there has been a transition in their voters. the average green voter today comes from a higher income household in an urban area. in the run-up to the election when they said they want to introduce tax reform that will mean tax hikes for higher wage earners, the voters ran away from them. half a million of their voters voted for an dosha for fundamentalcdu. that is a stunning defeat. >> that is right. what direction do you think the party is moving in right now? moving toward a

generation change. the younger members are more pragmatic and they want to sue the party moved toward the center of politics so they are able to form a coalition not just with the social democrats, but possibly also angela merkel. >> we will wait and see. thank you for joining us. in the german -- the german bundesliga, their chance to finally win an away match on friday. the highlights. >> they put on pressure as they look for their first away win of the season. it was a homicide that took the lead after 27 minutes. augsburg looked to be bouncing back from defeat last weekend. they could not hold onto their momentum, though. theysix minutes later scored the equalizer. he fired into the corner.

they continue to push after halftime and were were awarded -- rewarded. the coach was relieved. two minutes before the final securing a draw for his team. a disappointment, but they finally have their first away point of the season. >> in the meantime, hamburg is hoping to turn things around with their new coach. they are turning to psychological tests to get the most from the players, but the problems run deeper than just the playing staff. investors are voicing their concerns about the club. there's more to come in the storm around the sleeping giant. onthe curtain is set to open the new hamburg drama. the coach takes to the stage.

we are happy that he agreed to join us. first choice from the start. appointed five different men to the job in the last six years. the constant changes have made them unstable and directionless. aw it is hoped that he can be steady influence on the team. >> every day, train, train, and train for more. that is how you get stability within the team, and it is my task to bring that back. is also facing financial problems. there is little money available for the players. in the structure needs new investors. are willing to keep supporting the club, but are worried that nothing will change at the next general meeting. >> hamburg would continue to be

mediocre and may even get relegated after 50 years in the bundesliga. that would be awful. >> the more pressing issue is the visit to frankfurt. the new member has already made his executions clear. >> in my experience, people perform better when they are under a healthy level of pressure. >> this world beauty pageant is taking place on a resort island of bali today. hard-liners have threatened to stage more protest against what they are calling a poor contest and orthography. contest and pornography. the hard-liners say they will do anything to stop the contest.

security has been stepped up accordingly. more news at the top of the hour. >> i have traveled to istanbul to meet this group of entertainers. performances and artistic rebellion against the government have become the soundtrack of a nationwide protest. songs of themselves solidarity. this is a last rehearsal before a major summer concert. i am here to get a look at the

role they play in the wider movement and why this band of talented musicians opposes the government of air to one. erdogan. old has been a member for years and is considered one of the best dancers. he is being mean -- vehemently opposed to the government and to .ncouraging dissent just a conflict. we are going to the field of resistance and the protests. >> and that is his strong suit. a powerful vocal rejection of the conservative islamist government.

the group itself is a colorful group.lectic there are days and homosexuals and practicing muslims. he takes me to the place that became world-famous the summer, the park on taxing square in the heart of istanbul -- taksim square in the heart of his temple. several lives were lost, and thousands were injured. >> back in june, there were tents all around here. and thousands of people. police peak -- the

reoccupied the park. now there is almost no one. whenever there is a protest around here, the park is closed by the police. fears confrontation -- >> he fears confrontation with security forces. that is why he only comes here after dark. the next day, i visited his osphorus. near the b his roommate is a singer with the group. both were in the park when the protest movement was in its infancy. he tries to explain why he has taken to the streets in protest. he says the government is constantly outlawing things like abortion and alcohol. it wants to force women to have at least three children.

no one was doing anything about it. that is why he joined the demonstrators. he says he has become more careful since the summer. at the time, he was protesting everyday. but now he is afraid of the police with their water cannon and tear gas. five demonstrators have been killed so far. sometimes he feels he is abandoning the other demonstrators defense of themselves. in the end, what he wants most is to live in peace. later, i meet with another band member. plays electricho guitar and studies i.t. in her free time. to see by the headscarf that she is a practicing muslim. i wonder what has brought her to

protest the conservative islamist government. >> this regime sells itself as arbiter of political islam, but nothing could be further from the truth. this government is neoliberal and favors the status quo. in other words, cold, hard, capitalism. i'm not saying that islam will foster socialist policies, but as a muslim i find it a shame to see the poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer. that goes against our religious beliefs. >> the ideology of said just about everyone. her because she takes the stage with homosexuals. ruffled feathers among the protesters in the

park. they belittle her as a government stooge because she wears a headscarf. >> it was awful. some people insulted me out right. others greeted me with open arms as if they were in charge and i was just a guest. that is why i tend to support the protest movement through facebook and music. that, she means the protest songs. this evening, they will take the stage in what is billed as their biggest concert of the summer. will be heavenly. people should believe in themselves again. pre-k's it is wonderful to be united with so many supporters of the protest and hear the music.

>> an estimated 4000 fans attend . this singer is telling them the protests in the park are proof that they can achieve their lofty goals of freedom, equality, and solidarity. is chant, "taksim everywhere. is everywhere."

what they do not know is that another demonstrator was killed during clashes with police. the violence took place several hundred kilometers from istanbul, the sixth casualties as the protest movement began. casualty since the protest movement began. the next day, the tension is palpable on this treats of istanbul. another legal demonstration is scheduled. the police are out in force. members haveand left the city for a few days. the demonstrators have vowed to retake the park.

special forces will do everything in our power from -- to keep that from happening. the protests start out peacefully this bite the first ascent of -- despite the first scent of tear gas. suddenly, violence erupts. tear gas stings the skin. of herman has lost track friend in the total mold. another says she feels a special kinship with those who have died in the struggle.

>> last month, they killed my friend. pre-k's many injuries are reported -- >> many injuries are reported and dozens are arrested. the demonstrators failed to park.gezi security forces maintain control. much of the protest movement is rooted in the students attending university in istanbul. that includes the student. during her souls for their next concert, the band members discussed the on -- during rehearsals for their next concert, the band members discussed the ongoing movement.

>> i cannot just pick up my guitar after a demonstrator is killed. i do not even want to play sad songs. i would rather take to the streets and demonstrate, but our music plays an important role among the people. we have to keep going. >> also deeply moved by the days, he the past few has taken courage from it all and is ready to join the protest movement again. >> it is important to be on the streets, i guess, and i will try my best to be part of the process. >> on this day, there are no major confrontations, but the police presence is overwhelming. so much has happened over the past few days. the band has fired up the demonstrators with it summer concert.

and he has conquered his own inner fears, but the fears of renewed violence remains.

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