by the clashes occurred as police began dismantling the camp but hundreds of berkeley students had set up. those are some of the main headlines here on r.t. for now though the un human rights chief says that syria is very close to becoming like libya where an uprising against a longstanding leader turned into a violent civil war more than three thousand people are reported to have died in the anti-government protests that started some eight months ago so we spoke to the country's deputy foreign minister about the ongoing crisis. facts about nick that syria's deputy foreign minister thank you very much for being with us today sir happy to be with you now according to human u.n. human rights reports over three thousand people have been killed in syria ever

since the protests started in march for how long will seem a coupon losing its people. i think the question should be the opposite the question should be what's happening in syria. of course the credibility of some international number governmental organizations have been lost because they don't take into consideration what's really happening no one of these organizations has said that syria has lost more than one thousand one hundred fifty multi-use from the army and the secret to fix do you think i mean this is the correct approach absolutely not. yes many civilians were killed assess in ated but people have to ask the question who killed them and why they were

killed because our security forces were able to detain. themselves admitted that they were killing demonstrators in syria to keep the pace of demonstrations going on not only that but some of those criminals said they were killing people to keep for example the illegal building of houses in certain areas because they come up violate the law if the demo stations were not there so these are the cases however we believe the killing of a single person is too much he believes that life of one person is already crucial and this question is they still keep taking place and could just say that syria is at a state of the civil war no. i mean those who are provoking these developments want syria to go through a civil war and you know the complexity of the syrian population. is

so deep because this is the history of syria we have something from everything. we have the three monotheistic religions within the each religion we have all the denominations so those who are behind these developments want really to lead the country into a civil particularly when we correctly define those forces behind the developments that are going on i tell you those are religious extremists sell if it's drug traffickers. smugglers they have been provided with up to date technology of communication. by the well known forces from outside syria and financing of terrorism and terrorist action has taken place so much billions of dollars were smuggled into syria to encourage people to disturb the peace in the country and not to mention the tens of thousands of weapons that have been also

smuggled in the into the country from here kitty from lebanon from iraq and all neighboring countries can you really say that the whole opposition is made of pure islamists and there are no civilians who are just fighting for a better life absolutely not this is my answer because we have a position from inside the country syria the syrian leadership recognized that there is a position and we have to take into account the views of the opposition and to work together with this opposition to build the new syria your government is actually maintaining tallow with the opposition actually filled some of their demands as well but. you cannot just disregard that the uprisings is in syria are taking place on a backdrop of numerous uprisings and revolutions that took place in the arab world

and no one ever thought barracks regime would be put down no one ever saw an alley would be ousted. no one ever thought anyone could touch gaddafi. he cannot just think that syria is a completely different story when these events are taking place at the same time do you think something like this could happen in syria of course we recognize mistakes and we recognize the fact that the reform process. did not start. as it was expected to start these are realities we have to. accept what we do not expect as the five that things develop so in such a way in such a violent way. in a way that contradicts with the spirit of the syrian people social media has played a crucial role in egypt how is that affecting syria it also mean played

a big role we have confiscated i mean and the cars of many diplomatic missions in syria a lot of these i mean mobilize and so on yes the social media was used. it seems to me it was used in negative way but. the government did not impose any restrictions or they and their instructions of president said on the use of social media i also that the conflict between the ruling allo eats and the sunni majority has lingered on for decades do you think that make lect has in some way contributed to the uprisings in the conflict this is a very dangerous question in syria we don't think of minorities and majorities this is this is a recipe for the disintegration of the country we don't speak certain. in syria everybody has the right to be a president in syria everybody has the right to be

a prime minister you know throughout our history the first prime minister was. christian orthodox. what's wrong with that. and none of they are trying to mislead the syrian people to mislead the international public opinion to speak about certain issues which meant objectivity is to divide the syrian people and this is where we differ from egypt and the from others in syria we have a political system that defends the sovereignty of the country and in syria we are under such an attack because we say no to the policies of the united states in the region supporting subjugation of the region into their interest and serving the major interests of israel can we talk a little bit about nato because you know how nato is very cynical when it comes to the choice of interfering in one country or another why do you think it's not

touching syria or not touching. i mean for the time being they cannot touch syria i mean if they knew that i mean going to syria is easy. they will do it. we think they come out because the entire region is against this in libya when they are to interfere under the pretext of human rights protecting the needy and people i think even if gadhafi lives hundred years more he will not kill a small number of the people nato has killed more than fifty thousand people killed by him. i think those who committed these crimes should go to international courts when they need to implemented that was a nineteen seventy three the way they did it in a criminal way russia said no china said no the majority of security council members said no pressure is only working in the interests of syria we believe

russia is working also in the interests of world peace and security and in the interest of russian interests and russia as a peaceful power as a great power that wants to maintain peace and security in the entire world if they manipulate the situation in the middle east they will do it everywhere in the world . but has become very. the issue in libya is an issue of all. those countries are rushing now to divide the. gains of the war among themselves to excellence it from what it seems from the outside also. the events are taking place in your country are affected by outside players for instance turkey turkey wants to be a leading power in for the sunnis in the region and we know that sunnis form the core of the opposition in syria also we know that turkey provides support for the

oppositional syrian national council i was seeing double standards here can turkey use this whole thing to its advantage i'm taking your question i'm not taking very well it. if the turkish government would pursue its policies in the imperial way according to the autumn months systems then the commit a big mistake for turkey for the position of terror in the entire region who told them they are i mean the cust told years of sudanese in the entire world nobody has the right to interfere and that what they are so pretext including if they want to interfere and their disguise because this is a big mistake it's not just turkey the syrian t.v. has aired an interview with a captured terrorist who admitted to receiving aid from saudi arabia and jordan why would this countries want cast in the region here you have touch of the very sensitive issue the financing of terrorism. and until

now at least we don't say officially that i mean the saudi government or the jordanian government or the lebanese government or the government are financing these groups tourist to us but we believe money is coming from these comes from an unofficial sickles our appeal to our brothers and sisters in all these countries is not to allow that because under the united nations this is called financing of terrorism they are sending money to consider this and i believe this should be stopped since the clashes are still taking place and the protests are still going on what are you percy for the near future in syria what's going to happen of course you are right when you said there are still some clashes between those terrorist elements and the police and security

forces we hope they stop because as i said the killing of a single syrian is a big tragedy. now you will ask me ok what's the way out the we all forms prison the sub has put on the table a comprehensive plan. but it forms so the whole process is a matter of three four months and then the new c.e.o. will emerge thank you very much. thank you. wealthy british scientists i think it's time to find the.

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breaking news this hour here on odyssey a commission in geneva fully clears the way for russia to finally end. the world trade organization with all remaining hurdles now overcome almost to get an official invite next month after almost two decades of trying. italy's a boring costs hit a record high it's pushing the country to the brink of financial collapse dragging down the global markets that's all despite the country's prime minister silvio berlusconi promising to resign as soon as parliament approved the measures demanded by the e.u. . and the student protesters in california unhappy with the rising she wishin for the met by riot squads. basons clashes occurred as police began dismantling the camp hundreds of students etc. you have the headlines here on the sports.

hello welcome to sport an artsy commentary a lie from the russian capital with the remark calls for a plenty out ahead but first headlines. a brand new kids is unveiled ahead of russia's friendly game against greece in the run up three year olds went its well. and new world record russian weightlifters impressive the world championship in paris winning two goals and won bronze on the fourth day of the event. and among them i see we profile kontinental hockey league newcomers proud as they attempt to ruffle the feathers of europe's elite squads. football first though where the new russian kit has been launched ahead of the side's friendly with greece on friday the new shirt now with white blue and red diagonal stripes but more interestingly

it has a chain mail pattern running through it there apparently as a reminder of the country's warriors of times gone by and wore it and that's all the motto of that company campaign is three starts with the an appeal for fans to get behind the team at the euro its once it's all finals next summer alexander golf was the first player to try on the new kit with the striker voicing an optimistic tone ahead of those championships. you're beautiful and i believe in myself and in the players who will be able to reach when it's will well capable of some great performances there and i mean to win the whole thing i'm sure we will prove how good we are next summer by the time the euros kiku off if i'm fit to paly i'll be at the perfect each twenty nine to help this quote with what is so brand new ad fits and some fresh blood on the front line as well that's the latest news from the russian national football team camp as they prepare for a friend

a clash against greece on the. member of the eleventh a couple of moscow based forwards especially looking forward to the weekend sports . alexander called coded in the running to make their international debuts dunam was a young already indicative of cots plans while zuba got his chance g. to stuttgart striker pavol pogrebnyak recent injury despite calls for more youth in the team the manager insists that's not why the pair have been called up. when a blues good enough to come into the school level do it but don't do it when the media start. only into it when a few just miss is. that we have new young players there's a reason that we bring do you don't lose two gold medals a bronze and a world record that's a good day's work for russia's female athletes on the fourth day of the world weightlifting championship in paris and sixty three k.

division. lifted one hundred seventeen kilos in the snatch breaking a six year old world record which was said by thailand's. another russian bengal won her third career goals in the women's sixty nine kilogram category when she lifted one eighteen in this match and one forty eight in the clean and jerk for a total of two hundred sixty six points and in the same weight class that she and i might today about today's bronze after finishing with a combined sold soul off two hundred and fifty three points. and is becoming an almost weekly occurrence now n.b.a. it's all breaking down the latest and climatic installments occurring on tuesday with players and officials once again unable to reach a compromise but according to los angeles lakers star derek fisher hope springs eternal. our orders are clear right now the current offer there is on the table

from the n.b.a. is not one that we can accept. orders are also clear that we are willing to continue to negotiate. and we are willing to continue discussions on a potential compromise on our numbers or be our economics for some continued improvements in the system and without those improvements in the system we don't see a way of getting a deal done between now and business tomorrow evening let's head ringside to where the man widely regarded as the world's best pound for pound boxer steps on the canvas this weekend many pocky alex taken on one marquez once again on saturday with a w b o welterweight world championship belt at stake excitement growing in las vegas with arming a fans hoping to get a glimpse of the filipino as he arrives in sin city the thirty two year old boxer both the record of fifty three victories two defeats he's also the only fighter to claim titles in eight different weight divisions ya'll and marquez have met twice

before their first thousand two thousand and four ending in a droll four pocky hour and a split decision best three three years ago. is considered as strong seven to one favorites marquez is promising a great show. and i don't people knows me i don't lie i don't like took you know tailoring i do my job in the rain i prepare myself very very hard and i won because i want to keep another great show and really a great fight all the people especially all the mexico people around the world it's going to be a good fight because. we train hard. we do our best interesting and so we can give a good fight on saturday so. i think everything is. it's all said and ready to fight on saturday the world's current heavyweight boxer vladimir klitschko has

spoken about the late joe frazier who died on monday from their cancer a triple big belt holder klitschko all stating smokin joe and his legacy will never be forgotten. again the full or we have lost a legend but joe frazier will remain a legend and he will keep on living very dirty because he's vans and all athletes want to keep them in their memory generations i'm sure working with you because everything he achieved including his would be olympic games cannot be taken away from his job to go from the returning swimmer and thorpe is continuing to struggle in the pool the twenty nine year old unable to turn that side on the string of poor performances during the one hundred meter butterfly world cup events in beijing but the strain in isn't fretting so much. physically if you want to do something it's easy enough to get through it. and be you know in shape to be able to do it i think you know then post. and being able to get in that shape to get the feeling back

this is the next most difficult thing and then you know getting your head around this whole concept of rice and also you know kind of the emotional attachment to what you used to do so you know all of those things combined. and that's wrap up on the ice where we continue our profile on clubs from europe's strongest hockey league like h.l. it's been a baptism of fire for new boys. so far but as robert young reports the slavic side are as fired up as their team song so prove they belong. show me no such. claim i feel about the fish he sent me a cd looks like they were clapped and from the pride of slope it's hockey all

rocking and rolling with the best in europe strongest leads to dean which are based in a small city of call for a joint the k j l this isn't formally a club from across the border left to move to slim oculus year the jack and hogan association wouldn't allow them to join the kitchen on the lines haven't had the best of starts planing just seven wins out of twenty two games. one of the probable reasons for that being that not only their opponents but the ruki team themselves have had to get used to a new home depot for the arena the smallest ice rink in the league a little just at all but it's still more comfortable for us to play on big rinks like in brusha just three of all players used to the small rink we have here the others have to adapt to our home arena as soon as they do we'll hopefully start winning more. weekend or not there is no lack of support here as the stadium is

always packed out with fans passionately supporting their new idols have like almost sold out every game i am straight for the fans and right for the. all the slovakian people at my from before the check people down because a lot a lot of people from czech republic and. they come and say i have loved these the nazis the players only so whaleboat for advice the slow expand chances in the n.h.l. and play a couple of years with similar stuff in the kitchen we have to be much better. played played with the offensive against against russian teams on that flight a little bit about play and may have somebody put up a sign also we have to be safe we have to skate skate skate if you don't stand because you don't skate you take cocaine penalty and stuff like that other starmen in rugby muhlach squad include martins through box and kept. both players knew

exactly what it takes to compete at the top level. yes we have a lot of young players like experience although it does not mean we're weak team we lost a lot of points that we could have secured but i believe we still have what it takes to make the players take simon and we have to build our club we have to get maybe a few new players you know at the level that they played before you know the cage shell so they can you know add a little more experience or club and help the young kids to you know adapt to this level and i think like i said if we're going to be patient i think we're going to see you see some good things coming out of the cool for the blinds maybe still far from being indomitable there is no denying foreign born hundreds used to match winning why it's needed now robert ford in their own party blueprint cinemark and. kate will be back with another updates in

a couple of hours however are you to channel at archie's for news is available to you at any time sal check out. in some pieces but the t.'s available in growing to tell you a grand hotel emerald small component of a club small town so close hotel in the big old hotel. cringe an escape kunitz reticent s.a.'s morning kempinski twenty two year old kid will come sky honkin sky now so tell.

breaking news on the commission in geneva fully clears the way for russia to finally enter the world trade organization it comes after almost two decades of trying. student protesters in california unhappy with rising tuition fees i met with the riot police brutally wielding their batons. western powers push for fresh sanctions against iran following the latest report on his alleged nuclear ambitions but russia rejects the idea as counterproductive. and are to use a close up team travels to the black sea coast to discover how the local products are being made and why getting them onto the dinner table is proving so difficult.