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economy is a report on. good evening for me kevin international tonight's top stories for you the u.s. congress is preparing to vote on the last minute deal between republicans and democrats to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default but critics say the compromise doesn't solve america's financial problems and its reputation is going down the drain. the u.s. and the e.u. . sanctions against the syrian government crackdown on protesters reportedly left more than one hundred people dead. unacceptable. egyptian troops clash with protesters in cairo as military police move in to break up a rally hundreds of demonstrators account. weeks now for the. popular

uprising. next to russia's deputy foreign minister about the consequence and sequence of events is to be known as the arab spring. explained why he opposes any u.n. resolution against the syrian regime despite its condemnation of continued violence in the country. that will shock the developments in the middle east concerned the entire world and russia is no exception russia is a permanent member of the un security council as well as an active member of the international court in the middle east russia's deputy foreign minister mikhail bogdanov joins us to discuss recent developments in the situation in the middle east and answer the question whether the region is going through the arab spring some experts say or

a period of decline just about done of it before he became deputy foreign minister you were russia's ambassador to egypt for a number of years and witnessed the tragic events to check the country the life of the vast majority of egyptians remain bitterly hard and it's constantly deteriorating do you think there is a possibility that egypt will experience another way of mass protests this time inspired by economic demands what are the prospects for egyptian state or considering the influence of the region. it is true i was russian ambassador to egypt for over six years and i saw the social economic and political situation unfold in the world's largest out of country we are deeply concerned about egypt's future but we are also aware that any crucial decisions taken should only be taken by the people employing a democratic procedure be it a referendum plebiscite or a nationwide election did you know that there has been an action plan for reform drafted in egypt which includes reforming the electoral system for both parliamentary and presidential elections introducing amendments to the constitution

adjusting existing legislation and adopt an important new laws that will affect this social economic and political aspects of life for the out of community we who have our gyptian friends achieve progress and success on their possible reforms we have seen political struggle flared up among various social and political forces including islamist movements we are following all these events very closely we think that the best way to result. any problem is to start an inclusive nationwide dialogue. order your turn to syria now which is one of the most difficult problems in the region the west responded negatively to the statement and the actions of the syrian government the us tightening its sanctions against syria the un resolution is being used to probe the situation for the possibility of military intervention how high are the chances that western countries will indeed unleash a military campaign against syria. we realize that city is going through

a very difficult stage of development similar to a few other countries in the region and internal civil conflict between the government and part of society political social and economic problems that are greeted both in terms of numbers and complexity we think the best way to deal with these problems is a nationwide dialogue combined with crucial political social and economic reforms we support all efforts aimed at launching and promoting a substandard of dialogue between the government and the opposition we adhere to the notion that both parties should abstain from violence and engage in constructive dialogue in an up to speed of cooperation we wish them progress he said as he said the syrian government and president assad have delivered a number of statements on the reform plan for instance the president's speech to damascus university pretty presented the action plan for reform during our negotiations with the syrian media we insisted that it should be implemented step by step in a consistent manner promptly and efficiently we also call in the sitting government to keep their promises and live up to the hopes and aspirations of the people that were adequately express during the mass rallies that. russia has refused to even

discuss the draft resolution and syria proposed by france what is the reason behind such a tough stance especially with regard to the fact that moscow did not stonewall the u.n. security council resolution on libya are there any other ways of resolving the syrian crisis with international help. we believe that the city and should address their problems as part of their domestic. and this is an internal civil conflict and it should not be internationalized as for the situation in libya of course every country is unique in terms of its particular situation the background of its conflict the form and the scale of public protest the sentra on the other hand we should learn our lessons this tree first the un resolution on libya you've mentioned we are all witness to it and we still see it neither the number of international players tend to digress from the strict observation of both the instructions and the spirit of these resolutions therefore we are not really concerned the such loose interpretations could only result in making some of the

opposition circles tighten their position and opt for a tougher approach which is by no means opposed of achievement in terms of finding a mutually acceptable solution. as far as the opposition is concerned international observers point out that the demands of the syrian opposition are quite in sync with the demands put forward by the west could this be considered as evidence of some coordinated process in place and under such circumstances what meaning that the syrian delegations visit. other. cities the way i see it the syrian opposition is not homogenous that is internal opposition there is external opposition and there are forces that indeed translate to a certain degree the opinion of some part of the public different think that we cannot talk of opposition as a uniform force some of it is leftist some stick to socialist or communist views that is a liberal opposition and islamist opposition represented by the muslim brotherhood and other islamic forces there for i think this matters a lot and makes

a great difference in terms of our contacts with various parties i must say that we maintain contact with practically all of syria's social and political forces left. europe is becoming increasingly wary and disappointed when the military campaign in libya the conflict shows no sign of ending the plight of the civilian population is deteriorating radically what measures would you consider necessary for the conflict and parties and the international community to take in order to bring about a solution both in political and humanitarian terms. but from the very start we have urged the parties in the conflict to cease all military action declared a truce and work at a sustainable solution for peace in libya in order to kick start the process of political reconciliation in this regard we have highly appreciated the contribution of the african union which prepared a rule of law for reconciliation in libya the u.n. secretary general's envoy for libya is also contributing a lot to this process having come up with a number of additional settlement proposals addressing both military and political

aspects we actively encourage in promoting these constructive ideas put forth by the african union and the united nations as you know there have been several meetings in moscow with representatives from both tripoli and benghazi a russian presidential special envoy travel to tripoli on benghazi we also maintain contacts with the various third parties as for the humanitarian situation in libya you are right that it is a matter of serious concern for the entire international community in recent days we have provided additional. aid shipping food medicines and other humanitarian items to both tripoli and benghazi. as we discuss events in this region we can't avoid touching upon its key problem i mean the palestinian issue new generations of israelis and palestinians have a mature it seems the middle east peace process was watched but we still haven't seen any feasible progress and the goshi asians would you say this is a deadlock or is there a way to get the peace process on track and what would it require. because

like you said the palestinian issue is a key issue for the entire region i believe that regardless of the arab spring and the developments in particular countries in the region the palestinian issue will remain for the entire arab world and for the region in general i also think that it will remain pivotal for our israeli partners as well i spent five years as an ambassador to israel myself i am personally acquainted with quite a few top ranking officials both in the israeli government on the palestinian national authority as well as the palestinian liberation organization and the numerous problems tinian factions and i think that everybody realizes that the palestinians and israelis are bound by destiny itself to live side by side as you know russia advocates establishing an independent palestinian state as soon as possible for this state to live alongside israel maintaining peace and security we are committed to this purpose both as a permanent member of the security council and as an octave participant of the

middle east quartet there was a ministerial meeting of the quartet in washington recently which featured a very specific detailed discussion on the situation with regard to the palestinian israeli truck that we are certainly concerned with the negotiation been stalled at the moment the negotiations can be suspended who still hope that both parties will find a way to agree on resuming the talks with a view to establishing an independent palestinian state as soon as possible and to resolve all of the remaining issues in order to reach a final settlement between israel and the palestinians. you were russia's ambassador to israel for five years and to egypt for six you're well informed about the situation there tell us what is the present role of the mediators in the palestinian israeli negotiations would you say that the present format has exhausted its capacities and we should look for new ways what is your assessment of the quartet's latest meeting in washington where. the quartet is a perfect format for providing international assistance to the israeli palestinian

peace process i happened to attend that meeting personally as part of the russian delegation which was headed by foreign minister sergei lavrov and i witnessed a very constructive discussion among all the participants ministerial meeting the county date a comprehensive analysis of the situation and identify the reasons behind the current stalling negotiations they also discussed various future scenarios off the situation and most importantly the members of the quartet agreed to keep in touch intensively to keep an exchange of opinions and proposals running all the time all members of the quartet have committed to keep talking to both parties in the dispute this is based on the understanding that there probably will be one more meeting of the quartet in september once the u.n. general assembly convenes for a regular session in york and all of the members of the courtier will be there to discuss the situation one more time this proposal came from the russian foreign minister in the hope that the parties become out with a certain adjustments to the positions so as to be able to resume the peace process if that is not the case the quarter we discussed other options for dealing with the

situation and failing to the initiative that is currently being discussed by the palestinian public and has already been endorsed by the odd oblique which is the idea of taking the issue of establishing an independent palestinian state to the un general assembly. the people of the united states and their friends and allies will not live at the mercy of an outlaw regime that threatens the peace with weapons of mass murder is a regime has an active program to acquire and develop nuclear weapons and let there be no doubt about it we know for a fact that there are weapons there. is we're just being carried out into the direction of dr david kay respected scientist and former u.n. inspector was leading the weapons search in iraq we are determined to take this

apart we have a tremendous a group of dedicated american men and women involved in this with the best assets of the intelligence community can provide. data cheney is not going to be done with this for quite some time david kay wants more time and he says it could take another six to nine months to make a definitive finding ministration is asking congress for hundreds of millions more six hundred million dollars to fund a continuing search have not yet found shiny pointy things that i would call a weapon before we can draw from conclusions we need to let the iraq survey group complete its work. we were all wrong probably in my judgment and that is most disturbing. sometimes the true patriots takes the unpopular course that helps the country and wooden stakes and even if they come this way at least from patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels and i think these are scoundrels they have no argument now they have no

defense for what they did the country is in a terrible international security situation but i think it's perilous so they're attacking the patriotism of other. it used to be an ideal place for a holiday would change in a moment. the . still visible. is not only relieved. shaping the future. holds. for.

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hello thank you for joining me for the monday night sport round up and this is what's coming up back to her room reports claim russia leftwinger you to share with all three sets to leave chelsea and join plush which on a sheet in a twenty million dollar movie. wall break italian i'm cost natural a one one draw in some markets when she clearly has a better stay rock bottom for the russian premier league. came down the road york and wins the russian stage of the world's truck driving championships to extend his lead in the overall standings. but both are slow and the news wires a bustling with anticipation that chelsea and russia will get you to golf is one step away from joining three spending russian premier league side the twenty seven

year old is alleged to have visited the club's training ground a special report suggested even agree on a four year deal to go off joint russian i'm chelsea from tesco two years ago but failed to secure a regular place in a responsible line up after series of knee injuries that's right the new reported move is said to be worth around twenty million us dollars however angie's management has declined to comment for any deal is actually signed like a stone slide signed brazil legend roberto carlos in february. while on the pitch i'm cos not a late equaliser in samarra to draw one one with the best of remain bottom of the russian premier league the home side were on course to move out of the drop zone as they would one nil up after ten minutes through a crack at a man to man but with nine minutes remaining in the. top top with a late equaliser put on for a clear straight bottom with a poor record of just two wins out to you today so far this season. and

a quick look at the foot of the table confirms all miscreants are better off now have twelve points missing it's. instead about class golf and spotlight now just because of that late draw on top of the eleventh but seven points clear of the allegations and. then in the meantime russia the friend alex on the new call for signed a five year extension to his current do what's in some places but the twenty eight year old put pen to paper a day off to the russian champions but starting spot one they'll to close the gap to scots of five points the second by size took the lead off to twenty three minutes and picked a fight soon in pad up for the exam because of golf to head home the elite goal of the game and the defending champions hong kong to run out one they went to us and pick up that victory and. so to scull it into stores i said pushing at the top that he was present at the moment where they took a seven minute late wednesday keisuke honda but then hunch side missed the first tough penalties hitting the post for fall equalizing only out and by triumph and

one more is how it finished the amens leaders rolled down to five points. and that's what it almost and maintains that top three position with a two no return to a resilience time involved aside the new boys were reduced in numbers with less than croft and outplayed yet the love of putting up two yellow cards just i remiss and with that one man advantage did i finally breaks the vista's defense often out taking the lead through blue shield a strike egocentric. and exemplified get off completely the school line deep into injury time filled with the stars to rebound so you know. the atlantic states seven this with a three no one at all still the meeting last night in the first off just eight minutes to still go in these many games then ten minutes off and ten times that occurred on closer handle the ball and the need to sit just double walk is late from the penalty spot to a soft stuff if it's ninety minutes to go the really good high you saw you also

refused to ten men for the last few minutes of the the on. the second guy like that is a great start from the last fund manager just like you said i was to release from two . so a lot let's take a quick look at the top of the table after eighteen matches it says sky who are still in the lead in cities have closed the gap local five points between now and. closely followed by on sheet andrew being. caught meanwhile a goal against league leaders say scott has been voted as the best in the past season involving dogs equaliser for the moment you're going to be on the way they struck want to quit and the thing is that she's pope site and he's worth another look the strike at banking i'm a cross to stan that most people feel like they have and that do the likes of wayne rooney spanx my significance munched as they see the popular vote. and in the meantime spanish jones well madrid have been ridiculously outnumbered in what was going to be the biggest mismatch in the club's history cristiano ronaldo and his

team mates took on one hundred ninety local kids in chile don and the reason was to remind everyone that responded that many years ago the scrappy encounter was also a part of their preparations for a pre-season friendly at one end of the around the new league a season kicks off in spain in three weeks time. now is just a month to go before the european basketball championships russia have been dealt a major blow in their preparations. and sasha cohen has been sidelined with an injury the twenty six year old is shy jools to undergo a minor groin surgery on tuesday he will taking up to four weeks to rehabilitate his religion out of international duty david lat squad however for my utah jazz forward and play for the lanka for much cargo boat that i'm still if i must go on the does the nuggets are all expected to fly the flag for russia in a few idea the continental championships are vital to qualify for next year's london olympics and russia's only you pay in triumph in four years ago. while

stress free. american n.b.a. stars have returned to beijing for the first time since the link go back three years ago why why is chris paul and come out on so many how the coaching clinic in the capital to bring their promotional tour of china to a close the three have been left to themselves recently as a lockout threatens the new n.b.a. season so this could be a reality that's a crime that other trades in beijing in fact have a camera man and a street down side or maybe even poolside hoping to stay in the chinese lead to the labor issues resolved back home. staying in china and the aquatics world championships may be over though despite winning four goals in shanghai there's no time to rest for michael phelps as the greatest ever olympian has been named as global ambassador for the special olympics these are the games for children and adults with intellectual disabilities girls are held on a four year basis the next special olympics will be twenty thirteen winter games

which will be staged in south korean city from china which is also set to host the twenty eighteen winter olympics and fourteen time and gold medalist phelps is joining the likes of her time boss will start. relatively for the catch up in bids to raise awareness of the special olympics while also hoping to shine once again at the london games next year. really the way i have in the water i think mentally was . you know over the last two years and really being over being able to get that back over the last six months i think it is going to play a huge factor in my performance next year. and funny to match a sport of a heavy duty variety germany's yok in holland has extended his overall lead by winning the latest stage of the european truck racing championships this weekend which hit the smell and scoring in central russia the second straight year as robert fatton young reports. power and speed on

these trucks gear up to one hundred sixty kilometers an hour and could have gone even faster if they hadn't been restricted by the regulations of the european truck bracing gently to shift the higher chain action which to russia over the last weekend just mines between the two year old tracks designed by famous poem the one parked in your month you posting to the sports elite for the second straight time for the fifth leg of the two thousand and eleven european championships. the reigning champ down under don't know but didn't prove to be the best driver you're in so they split the geisha in and start response from pole position although this isn't leader if you can come up with the would take this long and lead the way to fourteen left actions and turn it to deal between the two with the spanish fire while in melting the german ice in a thrilling phenolic but the taking did vantage of

a slight mistake but on snatching victory in the dying seconds of the race i watched the porsche. to see if they make a mistake at the end i happy he made. a short break so that drivers could not work in so the trucks they were but in the plan the race to which according to the competition regulations for the top eight start in your birth order and perfect opportunity to shine but built in the first event of the day germany's mark was oestreich was keen to take his chance and win while russia's biggest hope in the sport looks on that it will finish both races in the ninth place pretty disappointing for the thirty nine year old would claim his first victory in spain earlier this year but far from fulfilled his potential in front of his home ground now you. i would say performing on home soil is

a bit harder for me it's about the other responsibility you want to produce your best make your fans happy and i also try to share my time with the fans who want a photo with me or sign a poster so it cuts both ways however there were still two more ways to schedule for sunday so still time to set the record straight to keep going to date with st john down to be the decider if you can con to believe in clean and confident victory well good for you to finish second place in the room you technical problems too hot to fit in a single believe in played over the two week aggression stage of the european championship just like it did last year and it's about a good place for me i have pulled muscles and. i have make a big step in the champion lot and now i've got a happy and smiling and this is how it stewed when it came to race food week with the winner decided to prove to be true if he has to do it it looks like drivers

have no serious issues and live there are drug skills sidney's course amongst themselves something the russian cancer world sport will look forward to witnessing again in two thousand and twelve robert button young r.t. some through russia. and that's. why from the. fifty. fifth.