>> one of the 160 correspondents around the world. anchor: welcome to the "france 24" newsroom. here is a look at the headlines this hour. the french president a surprise visit to saudidi arabia urging stability as tensions between the kingdom and iran spill over into lebanon and yemen. donald trump promises to put america first. u.s. president tells asia-pacific leaders his country will no longer tolerate unfair trade policies. authorities in new guinea destroy makeshift shelters in an

australian offshore refugee camp. emmanuel macron made a surprise visit to saudi arabia on thursday. the french president met with the young crown prince to discuss rising tensions between saudi arabia and iran. countries are at all rights over lebanon and yemen -- the countries are at odddds over lebanonon and yemen. some in his government believe he is being held against his will. saudi arabia has ordered all if lebanon.ens to leave root --ins us from a favorite -- beirut.

we heard from the french foreign minister saying he is free to move. some are concerned that is not the case. what is the latest? >> that is a cryptic remark. if he were free to move, you would expect him to come to beirut. they want him back so they can solve the issue. his family is also in saudi arabia so it is not as if he can pick up and go. there's little doubt he is caught up in what started all of this in theory last week. he is a saudi citizen. that is where his father madade his fortune. family and the party has largess.ed on saudi

it is not easy for him to leave . anchor: how are people reacting in lebanon to this? >> ironically, this has been one of the most unifying moments in lebanese politics. thatre seeing groups normally hate each otherer actually coming together and saying they want the prime minister back. hezbollahng in april newspapero-has blood zbollaho-has moloch -- he newspaper, they were complementing him and saying they want him m back. is this is an affront to lebanese sovereignty. we are seeing it on social media.

that is one of the key points, that this is an insult. anchor: thank you for that report from beirut. president donald trump sent a strong message about trade while in vietnam. trump said the united states could no longer tolerate chronic trade abuses and he would insist on fair and equal policies. trump: the united states is prepared to work with each of the leaders in this one today -- room today to achieve mutually beneficial commerce that is in the interest of both your countries and mine. i am here toessage deliver. i will make bilateral trade agreements with any indo pacific nation that wants to be our partner and will abide by the principles of fair and reciprocal trade. anchor: the annual summit mixes

business and politics. president trump also used the occasion to address the rising threat from north korea saying asia of us thought be held hostage to a dictator. sayshief brexit negotiator no major decisions have been taken on brexit during the latest round of talks. he said the two days of negotiations were about deepening the contacts on club hex -- complex issues. ofreported the issues citizens' rights in each other's areas was making some progress but said difficulties remain. >> the u.k. has provided useful clarifications that are a good basis for further work. we also had encouraging discussions on the direct effect of the agreement which is a key

point to guarantee cities [indiscernible] there are still a number of points that need more work. right reunification, the to export social security ofefits, and the role [indiscernible] in guaranteeing consistent application in the u.k. and e.u. anchor: the british government is seeking to pass a law that would set a timetable for when the u.k. exits the european union pegging the date in 2019. lawmakers are hoping to allay concerns progress has been slow. the e.u. warns time is running out to reach a deal by the end of the month. >> mark your calendars. 29, 2019, will be the day the united kingdom will leave the european union -- or at

least that is what theresa may and her government would like to have enshrined in british law. the amendment will be added to the withdrawal bill which aims to transfer in you -- e.u. law into u.k. law. may reiterated brexit is happening with the planned amendment widely being seen as in all of ranch -- o olive branh to hardliners. this comes as theresa may struggles s to retain authority. juggling between losing two cabinet members and allegations of sexual misconduct against multiple members of the government. e.u. negotiators are preparing for the possibility the conservative government would fall which would derail difficult talks even further. leaders are set to meet next month to pursue talks with the chief negotiator saying it was becoming urgent to receive a real clarification on issues

such as citizens rights and the u.k. financial settlements. anchor: the presidents of france ad germany are inaugurating museum commemorating the first world war almost 100 years after one of the most devastating world wars in history, the museum is a symbol of reconciliation between the nations. >> the first franco german memorial commemorating the first world war. it was named after the village below it. on the mountains, fierce battles took place. soldiersd german engaged in trench warfare. >> the memorial was conceived as a combination between the battlefields and the monuments including the national monument which is one of the four commemorating the first world war in france.

>> just a few meters away, graves of thousands of unknown french and german soldiers. losttal, 25,000 people their lives in the battles here. in the three months following the opening, the memorial welcomed more than 16,000 visitors. toemorial site dedicated informing, exchanging, and transmitting history. anchor: authorities in papua, new guinea, have destroyed makeshift shelters in an australian refugee camp. 600 men barricaded themselves inside refusing to leave. detentions offshore facilities have been condemned by human rights groups and the uniteded nations. >> standing on top of sydney's iconic opera house, five activists unveiled d banners protesting the australia governmentn's handling of the detention center. hourspent more than one

befofore being arrested and brought down by police. >> purpose of today's protest was to send a message to the australian government that this is a humananitarian crisis. we need to bring the refugees here immediately. there are 600 men on the island fearing for their lives. yesterday and people are not ok with it. we are ashamed our country has become a world leader in cruelty. >> the processing center is located on a navaval base. it is one of many offshore detention facilities condemned by human rights groups and the united nations. it was closed at the end of october after being ruled illegal and unconstitutional by the new guinea suprereme court. but hundreds of men are refusing to leave even as food, water, and electricity supplies have

been cut off. the migrants waiting to be set free in another country have been on the island for more than four years. many have yet to acquire refugee status. threeime minister says alternative sites are ready for habitation and has given them two days to leave or be forcefully removed. the united nations refugee agency says the new facilities are insufficient. anchor: this friday marks the end of two months of shiite mourining which commemorates the death of the grandson of the prophet muhammad. the holy city is frequently the site of terrorist attacks. security has been ramped up. there is a report from our team on the ground. >> after a 90-kilometer long walk, they finally arrive.

bombs often explode in the downtown area. in june, a female suicide bomber blew herself up in this neighborhood. ththe suicide e attacks were unclaimed of the i.s. group and killed 30 people. the mausoleum is more than ever a heavily guarded fortress. guarding it,itias a shiite group which wants iraq to become an islamic republic like iran. >> there are many security forces. we also have many local ararmed grgroups. thepriority is to protect visitors and secure the muzzle liam and its surroundings. >> before saddam hussein was ousted from power, shiites were often marginalized the majority of the population. in 2003, they thougught they wod get a rereprieve from oppression until the i.s. group arrived less than 300 kilometers away.

we ask gogod to help our securirity forces, o our peopled the ranking army. all armies should be united against the common enemy. islamic state group does not base itself on religion. it bases itself on terrorism. a holiday andarks will be especially tense day. 20 million people are expected in the city. anchor: unesco is expected to appoint a new director handing the former french culture minister the rains of the struggling agency. is struggling with -- it is struggling with funding and tensions over membership with israel walking out. >> the u.s. pullout of unesco largely overshadowed her election as new director general. bringing it back is part of her

mission. the americans said the organization is too politicize, and she seems to agree. face, growing risk we there is some political debate. been unable to solve them at the u.n. in new york so they end up being debated by unesco. >> unesco has a history of political tension. the u.s. quit the organization the first time in 1984. andu.k. temporarily left japan has threatened to suspend financial contributions for the same reason. oftentural issues are used in conflicts between countries and communities. unfortunately, unescsco has turd into their battlefield. what can she do to defuse the tension? she does not have the power to

overrule resolutions. those are voted on unesco's executive board and the general conference. is part ofr general a separate organ. there are still things she can do. >> an example of what she could do to bring the u.s. back is to go further on consensus like protection of heritage sites where work can be done. if you think of the damage caused in the middle east in the past 15 years or so. >> unesco is optimistic. although she has been a minister, she e is not a politician that an expxpert who has led cultural institutions and projects. heritage ofch various traditions. some believe she may be the right person to bring americans back without waiting two decades like the last time they slammed the door. anchor: we are expecting her to

hold her first press conference shortly. we will bring you that live as it happens. the world's largest art fair is taking place in the french capital. it displays the works of 190 galleries and publishers. take a look. >> a picture of a picture at the exhibition. paris photos, the world's largest art fair. the best of the photography world will be honored under the glass roof. >> we want to provide the most comprehensive view of the world of photography from the vintage to the modern by integrating emerging artists. >> providing this panorama will be 190 galleries and publishers displaying works. the american is one of them. she has curated a collection of photos for the 21st edition of the annual fair. also being welcomed is a

burgeoning international market. here,have many galleries mainly french, german, and english. but lots of american galleries, too. there are 11 asian galleries on display so i think the asian market is on the rise. at the marketflag is the beijing market and the japanese market. rewards, opportunities to meet the artists until the fair closes on sunday. anchor: it is time for a business update. we are going to start in asia. donald trump spoke earlier this friday at the summit. >> he came out swinging in his speech at the economic cooperation summit accusing asian nations of products dumping and predatory

policies. the rest of the 21 nations are moving ahead with trade-ins without the u.s. >> with all eyes on the u.s. at the annual meeting, president trump put forward a singular vision for trade with the region. america first. will not trump:: what we longer do is enter into large agreements that tie our hands, susurrender our sovereignty, and mamake meaningful enforcement practically impossible. instead, we will deal on a basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit. >> a mutual respect that so far has not been evidenced. during his trip, the president has markedly toned down his criticism of trade partners shifting the blame to his

predecessors in government. since taking office, t trump has made clear his desire to protect amererican interests and has harshly criticized internatioiol free-trade deals. some economists are wary of trtrump's calls for protectioni. >> when we look at asia, we see a noodle bowl ofof trade agreements alreaeady. unfortunately, t the u.s. is not in almost any of these agreements. as all thehese other couountries around t the world are moving forward on trarade and getting better deals, the u.s. is falling behind. that is the real problem for american companies. >> the 20 one members represent 40% of the world's population and 60 percent of global gdp. trtrump took the e world by sure after withdrawing from the major trade you with 12 members. >> trump hot off his visit to which saw almost $250 billion worth of business deal

signed. he also pushed for better access to chinese markets. it looks like beijing may be obliging. the government said it will changng things. china has faced increasing pressure from western governments to remove barriers. the finance ministry says the new move is a win-win. let's take a listen. >> the u.s. companies haha shown their enthusiasm investing in the initiative. that is because they makake ther own decisions based on opportunity and the market. china welcomes them. is jointly discussed to build and share to crereate interconnectivity and develop cooperation globally. >> time for a check on the markets. european indexes creeping lower

with corporate earnings reports out. shares in burberry down 4%. dax just under. file this one under morere money ththan sense. if you have always wanted a tiffany peiece, their current jeweler is offering a new collection called "everyday objects." ththey mean what they say it los like. tinned cans a $1000 in sterling silver. other highghlights include the $950 papaper plate replilica aln silver. and of course the classic ball of yarn. pretty classy. what do you do when your butler

accidentally throws away your luxury tin can? anchor: exactly. got to get a butler first. thank you very much for that business update. it is time for our press review. i'm joined in the studio for a look at what is grabbing world headlines. we are going to start in china. we are going to look at how the press has reviewed donald trump's state visit. >> a glowing review from the chinese press. the front page says taser at a new historic starting point -- ties are at a new historic starting point. anchor: i am interrupting as we crossed to unesco to hear from the new director who has just now been appointed. she is the former french culture

minister and is taking over the u.n. agency at a troubled time. unesco is struggling with funding. there is also mounting, ongoing tensions over palestine's membership. importantly, we have the united states and israel walking out on the organization. she has said she is going to try unesco, but that is going to be a difficult task. something many have said is necessary in order for the agency to function correctly. but many are hoping she will be able to do it. let's listen in. organization. i was delighted at the way the

elections were held with a process which we wanted to be perfectly transparent and democratic and which has second time ae woman has been elected as director general of unesco. we are fully aware of the challenges that you will have to face. but we are confident in your andity to passionately determinedly fulfill the role of director general of this organization for the next four years. you have the full support of all member states. she would like, this i to say a few words to us. i now give the floor to the

director general election. chairman.ou, madam mr. president of the executive council, madame director general, ladies and gentlemen, heads of delegations, differen -- dear friends. may i begin by saying how proud iam today, how enthusiastic am at the idea of heading this organization. i would like to thank you for decision through the most important body which sets the policies of unesco. , asuld like to pay tribute the president has already done, to the election process which

was conducted in a very transparent way with public enabled and which has each of you to be familiar with the ideas and programs of the candidates. at this moment, i am thinking of all the people i have met in recent months or whom i had met before this in my previous jobs and who have high hopes for the future of unesco. we must not forget that. i am thinking of unesco's mandate which is very moderern d to which we owe a successful pathization which is on a with its modern nature. it is facing difficulties but irreplaceable. unesco is essential in the wake

of the challenges facing the world and wish to participate in in theed, serene way fulfilling of its mandate.

miranda: to many outsiders, culture in los angeles is something that begins and ends with the movies, but the city has a always been home to radicl voices and new ideas that have stirred things up, in art, in literature, in architecture, and urban life. in recent years, the city's artistic profile has grown bigger and brighter with new c cultural inststitutions, new approaches o art, and new ways of thinking about the landscscape. join me s we hit some of the city's most important cultural nerve centers. i'm carolina miranda, culture writer for the "los angeles times," andd this is "artbound."." woman: los angeles is an infinitely inspiring city. it fefeels l like you u can just eo