venetian marco resort hotel resort of the same. resort mcconnells literally closer to home a riviera hotel with central hotel macau. the arab spring echoes in america u.s. police use force to describe the wall street protesters arresting more than seven hundred of them all taking part in a rally that's quickly gaining momentum all across the country. also in the week's top stories the president and yet if explains his decision not to run for a second citing vladimir putin's greater popularity. comments come in a surprise interview that stood off debate about the country's political future and . the standoff threatening to turn into an armed conflict on serbia's border with northern cause of our nato as it tends to dismantle roadblocks near a disputed checkpoint several people in. humanitarian situation in the

perceived libyan town of. people are dying from a lack of vital supplies they need ongoing fighting between pro and people. the main headlines of the week this is the weekly with me rule research police in new york a voluntary dispersed and wall street rally arresting more than seven hundred people after a dramatic showdown on the brooklyn bridge thousands join the movement dubbed occupy wall street and protest against what they call corporate domination and. explains the action of police is likely to bring more anger to the streets of the big apple. this clash and confrontation between and why he the new york city police department and thousands of protesters took rates on the brooklyn bridge the police

showed up and basically cornered off both sides of the brooklyn bridge and started to move in on the protesters to make arrests that's when things got ugly to say the least the protesters were were banging drums and chanting the whole world was watching police moved in they were having wagons brought to the scene and things are very physical and this is just the most recent incident that is taking place in new york in the past weeks and last weekend we saw demonstrators that most in the east five police officers police officers using adding to our rights demonstrators that have been camped out on wall street now these protesters have been demonstrating for about two weeks this is a group occupy wall street a group of americans that have called on all those that are frustrated over the u.s. economy over the fact that people are losing their jobs people can't get their jobs

people are struggling to find money to make ends meet and these americans are now saying this is their their american spring and there are they are planning to stay down there through the end of the year and i can tell you this week by week this group of demonstrators. wall street this group is getting bigger and bigger there's no doubt about that. reporting right now let's get some more details on this now and speak live to james corbett editor all the independent news website or colbert report dot com thanks for joining us today so police brutality angry protesters we've we've gotten used to seeing this during the arab spring but now new york i mean how far could the corelation go do you think. well the parallels are obvious but but it does remain to be seen whether whether this will be transformative in the same way to be arab spring lawns and i think i think all protest movements like this tend to start off as a form of political theater and it remains

a question of whether it can transition into something more meaningful and and often it doesn't seem to do that but as we see now of course these protests are not just taking place on wall street but are now starting to spread across the country which is a sign that there really is something going on here that will start to spread even further and and that's the type of situation that that could lead to an american spring as it's being dubbed now but the question really in terms of whether this will be a transformative movement or will still remain at the stage of political theater is whether there can be a coordinated message sent through these protests or whether it really is just sort of it i'm coordinated bunch of people who have a wide variety of grievances we all course we when we are we are seeing the minor effects of an avalanche effect spreading across north america at the moment we've just heard reports of more unrest in boston as well up in the northeast coast i mentioned moments ago the issue of political theater and also politically sensitive time in washington what do you think is going through the minds of the people there

surely perhaps other republicans could use this to square off with our president obama saying you say he's the unarrest the economic woes your presidency your your time is failing. i think certainly this will be turned into a form of political infighting as well but i think what's probably more interesting and more important and potentially transformative about this movement is the fact that they didn't exist on washington or at least not in the original it wasn't occupy d.c. it was occupy wall street which i think shows that the idea that the people are looking past the political theater that's taking place in washington towards the real praxis of political power which is located in the heart of the american environmental street and into finance capital not in the where the you can where the politicians are railing about. about austerity measures and that sort of thing because i think people are becoming more and more aware on through the ron paul presidential campaign and other others the sorts of names that are traveling through society right now that the real heart of the empire is in is in the finances and i think that that's something that makes this political movement

somewhat different and sets it apart and we see that now being on being carried out in things like the federal reserve protest in chicago so so there is a chance for this i think to become a truly transformative movement centering on the idea of the things that's going to go well there many analysts say the major governments of the world are just embedded with the big money players whether it's the banks whether it's the energy extraction agencies or whether it's the telecommunications or the defense industries but so here we're seeing the police react rather strongly there as you're saying what could the consequences be if this do you think that people could react in a slightly more aggressive manner. i see that there could be that possibility of escalation at this moment i would say that the movement and probably the p.r. win is on the protesters side because no one likes to see big police going in and breaking up a peaceful protest movements like that and especially now that we're getting reports that the protesters are actually lured onto the bridge and then trapped so

so it's very interesting to watch how this will play out and i think at this point as i say the protesters are probably. again but them but again i think there is that there is a much larger political movement at stake here and it really does remain to be seen whether there can be some sort of work needed action on. the federal reserve in the . central banking system of the united states if we if we look back over this past year for many many months indeed the eurozone has been struggling in many of its members of course they just want now to threaten just to blow out the bottom of the entire eurozone neighborhood is out of greece potentially facing a bankruptcy in eight days a default on billions of euros of loans all the while tens of thousands of people protesting as these austerity measures a cost on upon them from the government spun down by the creditors the main banks many people calling in the eurozone particularly in greece for a total deconstruction and a reconstruction of the ruling financial sector is that what is needed in the united states of america. i think that the it's quite obvious by this point that

the monetary system itself needs reform but i think if we leave that in the hands of the regulators and the people who have been in charge of the system they're really just going to try to consolidate more power for themselves so we see that for example playing out in the euro zone by the european central bank arguing for more power rather than less power because there is a need more power to him to further consolidate the euro zone into a coherent whole that's the argument that they're trying to use and i think what these protest movements indicate is that it is a new knowledge went on the people's party and that that can't be allowed to continue because if it goes then just more and more of these types of things will continue to happen is the power call us and if you were in your hands and as you mentioned before of course the wall street and the washington are almost indistinguishable at this point in so far as the political power is being wielded by wall street so so i think this does represent the people's realisation that that that that relationship and that makes it since it is the real enemy and and that in

and of itself i think makes this a different type of protest movement than one we've seen in recent years james colbert editor of the independent news website colbert report dot com thank you you're welcome. twenty four people have been arrested in boston this after the protest spread there as well you can check out the pictures on our website a thousand have been rallying at the bank of america's main office of the company's repossession policies that are turning people out onto the streets i log onto our t.v. dot com to stay on top of this story. there was headlines in russia have been dominated by the planned reshuffle of the putin medvedev tandem the sudden departure of the finance minister it prompted an unexpected interview from the president as he clarified his decision not to run for the office again but as a matter of it reports the pre-election period in russia may still hold even more surprises. i feel this week's headlines have been that it hooten betty

and use of the job small brought up a linux which russia hasn't seen for quite some time while some criticize others applauded the tandems deal and the kings of photo shop rolled out some of their best work yet with the general mood being that the deal had been done long ago but it was an exciting for just a few days until the first rich shuffles in the corridors of power began. making them if you think your views on russia's economic agenda differ from mine as president if you can resign fifty million votes that. my opinions do differ from yours i don't only take such a decision after i've talked to the prime minister has been almost a service that you can talk to whoever you want including the prime minister but as long as i'm the president i make the decision here we have. a surprise right now between the president and putin's longtime ally i exceed could rent left many questioning is there a split in the tandem. the situation with mr goodrich is

a matter of discipline in government service we are a presidential republic it's not a problem entry points it implements the president's policy if you don't agree you should step down meanwhile many read it not as a sign of a split but when you maturity in russia's democracy i almost far more slayer wish for think all the part i was outboard health care of these people probably remember the character of the whole world to throw from there was a rift inside the point of view which ultimately was one of the reasons for the collapse of your society and i remember before coming to power radio gave an interview where he basically said that russia will not survive another conflict inside big it's the big news of putin yet again running for president brought up so many questions that need treatment that it had to meet. t.v. hats to cross the t.'s and dot. nice to know good people trust me of

president and that my approval rating is going to circumstances we also know the prime minister putin undoubtedly remains the most popular politician in our country and his rating is even higher because the election campaign has just started. a simple question which people reject us. and predict what will happen to these decisions by the convention these decisions are merely the party's recommendation to both of those people. the choices made by the people and these are not words to trump solution true any politician any political feels to me losing the election but many questions are still in the air like why would a politician like nature an advantage of his approval rating is still so high in russia not seek reelection and look to move the face of the you have years of ministry look like under him should he become pm and immediately after the united russia congress many rejoiced in the fact that the country's top political point is

finally over and they can go about their usual business but this week has shown that when it comes to the chess game and politics there are many more moves to be made the final makeup of the new government is no it's to do that show of on our team. well if you want to see the end if you're the president if you had a game for the russian media in a full on right now through our website www dot com still ahead of you on the program here this is the weekly on our feet the strive for statehood the future of palestine it's clouded in intrigue with the shadow of an us hanging over its bit of the u.n. security council also. reviving the revolution eight months after the toppling of president hosni mubarak and whether egyptians managed to get what it was they were fighting so hard to reach. on tuesday britain greece

tighten its belt even further to please its creditors the country's government approved a new property tax the move received an angry response from greeks you are already burdened by austerity measures meanwhile the decision on another portion of the e.u. rescue package is still being delayed international inspectors are in athens assessing whether greece deserves a cash injection for last chance for the country to avoid a looming default but it's also usera further for the public remains convinced that the relentless austerity policy is only making things worse. he says being the case to trial of a year. with germany baiting to expand. the country look that's to get that much needed cash injection to help come with some condition here in greece the people say the price that's being made to pay them the new high earning that. is deadline day for the first a hit with the greek government the special tax it's one of the measures they put

in place to try to secure the next tranche of money the country needs to bankruptcy the extra tax which is due to doubts about another week a sense of people. supposed to help plug some of the much the deficit in the budget nothing more than a year's salary cuts and rises in living costs the people who are already at the breaking point the last two years almost. thirty percent of his. era cost analysis from the opposition me title we wait to pay he tells me how the medium an expanded rapidly in recent months is more and more people hit the financial wall before. people were not because they wanted to broker. a truce from no. clothes on some dozens of.

people. desperation has become increasingly evident on the streets of greece but by this is repeatedly breaking out between why a place and protesters. even more clashes parliament than feted yet another austerity measure in the fall of any property tax where organizing all of this. to put greece on are you a mess just for political reasons greece and bricks do not meet. many people in greece now question just here it is i think control now for sure you today very leaders in your room are the bankers. very rarely. is mr. bunker. shareholders. again and again and again are the. taxpayers in the eurozone despite germany having to positively

expand the size and power of the european pan out funds were ready critics are questioning whether that. concise now tied to the many challenges you still face the problem will move from greece and will start patching probably european countries german banks to be. sure he even germany. or most european union. will be affected. it's not just for being you know with past measures failing to have the banks it's leaders struggle to convince the public. still hangs in the balance that these places. many people. greece is a country now at risk of having not only a financial but it democratic deficit as well. as the pilot building in

athens but we've made headlines from feature today on the weekly. egypt's ruling military council has given in to the demands of protesters and political parties and agreed now to make changes to the election although there were fears the current rules could enable supporters of ousted president mubarak to come back to power in november parliamentary elections overseas and comes after friday's massive protests thousand strong career square in an attempt to reclaim the revolution demanding a transfer of power to civilian rule and an end to emergency law and he said i went to cairo myself to see what else is driving people back onto the streets. we knew that change and come to egypt a new chapter of freedom and democracy your book by its cover we're reading post mubarak egypt it's between the lines where you'll find the new chapter hasn't been published ended or slightly revised we still have the supreme council the armed

forces those. i can all have. in any sense this country towards democracy barak may be gone but his policies are not personally mubarak's case is ongoing at this tribe you know new figures from human rights watch claims more civilians have been forced to face military trials last six months some twelve thousand during the entire thirty year rule of mubarak average civilians are giving five to you know seven years in prison a lot of torture that has occurred since staff has come into power. actor. doesn't clown around when it comes to the supreme council or scaf he has taken part in protests since day one and still has scars from being detained because. he said very long they told people they have to stick it humbly for him

and after that i was shot for the stronger the beating with the baton i had released only because i'm well known and now must not leave the country for thirty years according to law if i have to i will seek asylum stay fight for freedom like mubarak skaf cancer support it needs to rule egypt from abroad the aid that we get from the u.s. to one point five billion a year the easier to seize from from the usa. most of it entirely go through the supreme court to the to the army you know the scouts and well the west coast. history books will change for the better the arab spring is a massive opportunity to spread peace prosperity and what krissy egypt since our last reading the writing on the wall in many areas it's the same as before don't want to pay for in some areas and getting more worse and he's now

a r t congress. now the libyan city of sirte is deeper into a humanitarian crisis but with a lot of gadhafi is few remaining strongholds shows at this point no signs of abating on saturday revolutionary forces claim they're completely surrounded the colonel's hometown and that is loyalist forces were being slowly forced out meanwhile thousands are fleeing the besieged town driven from their homes by fierce fighting under lack of vital supplies aid agencies say those injured and trapped are in desperate need of medical help of people dying in the main hospital because of oxygen and fuel shortages and she will activist brian becker says that nato has declared mission to protect civilians is now more questionable than ever. clearly they're not protecting civilians when they're bombing cities that are considered to be pro khadafi when they're killing people not because they've done something wrong but because their own political beliefs are contrary to what nato wants in terms of

the kind of government they want for libya so i think that they need to be brought to justice i think though unless there's a very strong international movement for human rights in this instance i think it's unlikely they will be brought to court but the goal of the nato powers is the carry out regime change so that the government is gone once and forever and that there will be a new government that will not necessarily be more democratic or more humane but will be an ally or i would say in fact a proxy a client perhaps a puppet of western powers in this country that has the largest oil reserves in all of africa the ninth largest oil reserves in the world. to syria and other countries still suffering and tunnel conflict but this week western countries did drop calls for immediate sanctions on the syrian regime and follows criticism from russia which says negotiations of the only way. to kill to the projects that

is being pushed through by western countries is that it is among other things to do with the libyan experience foreign minister sergei lavrov criticized proposal sanctions saying they lacked strategic perspective of how things unfolded in the united nations on our website artsy dot com. this is the weekly here in r.t. and violence flared up again this week around cause of northern border as nato troops attempted to dismantle the roadblock several serbs were wounded amid claims the alliance for allied forces rather used live ammunition local serbs have barricaded the road to disputed checkpoints that albanian seized earlier with the help of k. four troops. has the story from kosovo. in some parts of the world this walk the road with probably be a part of an extreme safari in the old impossible it is now a quite a transit. ever says july's border dispute many lives have been dependent on this

godforsaken grable road through the mountains now this is the only way that belgrade can use to deliver food and petrol for the tens of thousands of serbs living in northern cos of all the course of the serbs have been barricaded in the road since july in response to the cost of the police checkpoints which enforce the trade embargo between belgrade and the beat of its own choose day the situation turned critical again clashes between the barricading serbs and the k for troops led to multiple injuries on both sides ok throw blame the civil service for starting the violence but injured alexandre a father of two saw it differently. we were standing by the barricade when the soldiers started shouting and shooting at us i didn't know what they were shooting with so i got scared and started running away and i was hit on the shoulder and it turned out to be a perforating root of my lung and nato forces also claim they used only rubber

bullets and tear gas against the protesting mob this was quickly rejected by doctors in need of its fuelling speculation as to cool restart of the. road forty seven men have a condition gunshot wounds fractures and bruises all those wounds were caused by regular words which we extract from their bodies make the troops weakly set up at the rim of bullets in their weapons at journalists and issued orders for anyone trying to get it straight it totally and openly stepped out of the un mandate and they're really really now just like thirty nine hundred ninety nine during the bombing when there were the air force for the albanian separatists are now acting as their infantry belgrade has reacted with indignation and who didn't go she ations with calls. until the dispute is resolved meanwhile gay for refuses to comment on their actions and goes to the water barricade the border is open now i'm sure of trucks looking at breach just me just away from the destroyed block

suggests this battle is far from over matters like this one are scattered all across northern kosovo and they pretty much reflect the mood of the local serbs it seems they would never give in and accept the fact that they're living in a self-proclaimed state and in this goal canyon melting point nobody knows where this standoff go and the right of the people or troops or become yet another frozen territorial dispute let's see or sense to see reporting from kosovo. well alexi is bringing out constant updates on this developing story from because of our you can head over to our twitter feed to get the latest from him on this ongoing part of the spirit having a look at the tweets here on our team and one of the latest ones he says the crew just filmed a serbian wedding on the barricades the ceremony being used to show staying on their land and not going anywhere else. especially

admissions committee for the u.n. security council has held its first meeting over the bid by palestinians for statehood it was put forward for consideration this week with a review period expected to take several weeks a total of nine out of fifteen votes in the security council are needed to push the application through as long as no veto is used at this stage analysts believe america will try to stall the process u.s. lawmakers have already blocked two hundred million dollars in aid to the palestinian authority allegedly as a quote collective punishment for the big israel has yet again come under fire from much of the world community after approving the more settlements on occupied palestinian territory palestinian leader mahmoud abbas has told r.t. arabic that he's concerned the u.s. will pressure u.n. security council members to vote against the bid and the full interview is coming up on monday. but we knew in advance and we word. that washington will use its veto during the voting in all of its career that

the u.s. as the dominant world power wants to extend its support to israel but what concerns us most is that the u.s. wants to force all the countries that took part in the general assembly bigger smaller like in particular the members of the u.n. security council to vote against kind of still need membership in the u.n. but this is the key concern for us all the member states of the security council have the right to use or as i would put it this use their rights to veto and of course such a decision will be regrettable. the but. i beg of you is a monday here on r.t.f. an hour you all watching the weekly back with more headlines from the possible days here on r.t. in just a moment. the

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