it is and then we had on december eighteenth of this a disturbing investigation published by the new york times which showed that there were dozens at least civilian casualties so it makes sense to us and seems to be a pretty obvious thing that they have this matter investigated in an impartial. and it's a political but also humanitarian case if there are people who became victims of those a strikes maybe injured people or their relatives were killed then they should be given some assistance without waiting for a prolonged period of other ongoing investigations like the investigation by the human rights council or i.c.c. international criminal court which should deal with a whole range of possible. crimes transgressions which took place in libya in the course of the military campaign but i don't see anything. in this after all nato is

a part of the united nations after all nato has been acting on the basis of a security council mandate so the security council we believe should play an active role also in having this matter clarified but also i think if you put too much emphasis on this issue you will forget that the security council is working quite harmoniously on a range of issues pertaining to the conflict situation in libya the u.n. mission is there supported by the security council the security council is working under the resolution which was adopted by at russia's initiative on a looking into the dangers which are there in terms of spreading weapons out of libya which were left on of them that in the course of of the conflict. helping the libyans to rebuild their political and economic structures so a lot of harmonious work is going on in the in the security council of the united nations on libya even though we can. some ideological and political difficulty is

as to whether his allusion nine hundred seventy three was properly implemented or bust you touched on it just i want to pick up the. arsenals of post conflict libya how they being made secure how is the un stopping any of those weapons maybe ending up in syria. while they may be ending up in various places the best thing i can report of this point is that we're told that the most dangerous of those weapons in terms of terrorist use the so-called manpads man carried anti-aircraft weapons have so far not been detected outside of libya so we hope that this concerted effort of the international community together with the libyan authorities can be successful in the containing the danger of spread of weapons from out of that country something else i'd like to ask you said libyan militants known to operate in syria what does that say about the nature of the

syrian unrest that we've seen so far and why indeed does it appear that the u.n. members seem to be holding back from denouncing that what's happening there two weeks ago the russian delegation introduced a draft the security council resolution to the council trying to encourage the political process encourage the league of arab states money during mission which is being deployed now in syria but. we have basing our proposal proposal our new draft resolution on the presidential statement which was adopted by consensus in the by the security council on august street which called on everybody to store while also sudan and which stated that the only solution to the syrian crisis could be found through a syrian led all inclusive political process had all the members of the security council had all the influential members of the international community been guided by the principles of that presidential statement i believe the conflict would have been over in the months ago but what we see is that there are some who are trying

to stir up trouble and as things would usually happen when there is a crisis there you go source of extremist terrorist elements to show up for instance several days ago there was a horrible terrorist attack in damascus and the day before that the minister of defense of lebanon said that they detected some al qaeda group. moving into syria from from lebanon so i wouldn't be surprised that you know some terrorist elements from libya or other places found their way to get to syria in order to not to stir up trouble and to try to fan some kind of a snake or a religious conflict there this is what you know terrorists are all about that about starting conflict but we believe that they're all of the international community in a crisis situation like where we find in syria should be a do to help the people of that country to find

a peaceful political solution to the crisis that has been the line of the russian federation all along and that has been our guiding principle in the security council as well so with everything you've just said in mind how much more leeway would you like to see the syrian government given to sort out this from within. well we we don't give any leeway to anybody we believe that the syrian government should be extremely prudent and should refrain from excessive use of force we believe that there has been there are been some extremely troubling reports coming out of syria about excessive use of force by those or it is we urge the syrian government to cooperate to face fully with the when it ordering mission of the arab league but also telling that the everybody must put pressure on. the destructive elements of the of the opposition or various destructive elements which may have found their way into syria that they are

a while and acts are not going to be condoned by the international community this is a this is a key to finding a peaceful way out of the situation there and this is one of the discussions we're having. we talk with all colleagues in the security council about all draft resolution i'm talking about the on groups outing to the problems within syria is it difficult for the u.n. members to put sanctions on to syria because of the previous broken promises about known implemented reforms to now scaled back at all. well you cannot really talk about broken promises because some reforms were announced. some of them we are pretty far reaching like changing the constitution and getting rid of the political monopoly of one party but of course are to expect that those groups reforms can be implemented it is situation when the the crisis is sort of teetering on the brink of civil war even under normal circumstances in any country forms of such magnitude

on all these are implemented but i mean the point i'm trying to make is that the sooner the crisis is the military clashes stop in a better position the international community will be to demand the syrian authorities move along the reform track as quickly as possible towards forming the constitution doors conducting democratic open elections but all that in a situation when there is an armed conflict being encouraged from various quarters when we see weapons being moved. illegally into syria all that of course becomes i said radical conversation like to broaden this out next and focus in about what might be ahead in two thousand and twelve more generally in the region islamist parties have made inroads in the countries whose governments were overthrown in twenty eleven what additional risks does it bring to the middle east and north africa or indeed what action do you think that will require from the u.n. into twenty two let me say that i believe that the greatest. danger in terms of

this debilitation in the next year if i make my if i may make that prediction might come from the very disturbing growing confrontation between the west and iran this is a very dangerous scenario russia has been working very hard in order to prevent the scenario from playing out but we do believe that the peaceful solution can still get the upper hand that we do believe that iran can start talks. with the international atomic energy agency on those unanswered questions about their alleged former military activity in the in the military programs in the nuclear field with do believe that there is still a possibility on the basis of these and russians russian initiatives to restart the talks between iran and the group of the six of which russia is a member so i think that the the great focus of those who don't want to to see

a very dramatic escalation of tensions and conflict in that whole area would be to make sure the. peaceful track the negotiating track in relations with with iran prevails into solvent well to be clear the u.s. senate israel most notably the people that are worried about iran all or any of their fears justified in your view. well there are concerns which riseth in the shia concerns about the possibility of it on developing a nuclear weapon and that's why we have been working so hard in the format of the six and in the security council that's why a well vote on the floor sanctions resolution resolutions in the security council target the iranian nuclear and missile programs a but we also do not accept the proposition that the best way to prevent the war is

to stop the war and certainly any military move against iran of this at this point or if it in any kind of scenario i could possibly imagine would have a dramatic consequences which would in no way improve the security of the region which will in no way improve in the long term the security of israel and which could really have very tragic of consequences batali chuckin russia's ambassador to the u.n. seasonal greetings to wish you all the best for twenty twelve and thank you for being on our all the best all the best to you thank you. right to clean goes down. one hundred morning. and then. what is.

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today's news and the week's top stories fresh clashes player up in syria with dozens reported killed despite the arab league observers mission there while even as a tourist rebels are taking their revolution to president assad's doorstep. president obama slaps new sanctions on iran over its atomic ambitions despite iran saying it's ready for fresh talks. iran threatened to close off a key oil supply route in the persian gulf. and the world welcomes twenty twelve with fireworks celebrations and toast as a holiday sweeps the globe north america was the latest to greet the new year as hundreds of thousands pads new york's times square for the symbolic ball dropping at midnight. those were the top stories and andrews next with sports news.

hello there thanks for watching the sport and these are the headlines policy papers lowly black manchester united three two at old trafford on fergie's seventieth day . while possible stall on breaker lenka turned his back on the n.b.a. to stay with his hometown club to rescue moscow. and eternal russia's mixed martial arts king you mean you and then you care for always cheat a chance at all should be chic for an easy win in japan. but first an incredible win for blackburn rovers in the english premier league they beat manchester united three two at old trafford to lift themselves off the bottom of the table a result which also prevents or alex ferguson's men from going top at new year on the seventieth birthday was the ultimate party pooper scooper form and she could be putting blackburn one nil up with a first half penalty he added another after the break only for berbatov to score

twice to level things but hanley's late had a gate to visit as a very welcome three points you know wanted them with the same number of points as leaders manage the city who play on sunday elsewhere the place taught them slipped up to the drawing one woman swarms they also went forth with a wonder when we keep ya thanks robin van persie is thirty fifth goal of the year chelsea down to fifty now after a three one home defeat to aston villa menorah gendered one one as did the bottom of the table clash between bolton and she had the spoils with wigan but on sunday everton travel to west brom and managed this city travel to sunderland with the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to three point four for better man cine hoping his side have learned some lessons from my golden stroll with west brom last weekend. if you don't pay attention you. rescored should who lost. groser. was brought.

to the dark you do some research. for this reason to do good this game good risk or. another footballing use of it in midfield yet then of could sing be back playing in russia british media say the twenty six year old will be sold to being in the january transfer window the russian international has not played for the top three since december tenth and is concerned a lack of thirsting football could affect his chances of playing for his country next summer's european championships was sold to everton by lokomotiv moscow just over two years ago for thirteen million dollars and it's believed everton would want to sell him for around nine million dollars meanwhile basketball star undertaker olenka has decided to continue his career in his native russia turning his back on the n.b.a. to stay with more scope the former utah jazz man became a free agent this season and joined the army men during the n.b.a. lockout but despite generating interest from the new jersey nets and sacramento

kings the thirty year old has decided to stay put in moscow during his brief spell with here scar they have qualified for the last sixteen of the year really undefeated and are also riding high in the russian domestic league. russia's mixed martial asking field or you merely yank has beaten japan's to toshi ichi in devastating fashion knocking at the former olympic champion in the first round in japan an important win team for the russian who is keen to get his career back on track after dominating the sport as world champion for seven years he lost his crown in twenty ten and then went on to lose three fights in a row but tonight's win follows victory over jeff months in november and the thirty five year old russian says he's determined to keep on fighting. and world number one novak djokovic has finished off his great year in style a straight sets win for him over david forever to win the move. dollar world tennis championships and i beat darby this was an exhibition torn into head to be

a strike next month and djokovic looks to be in sizzling form having fresh better of the day before he had little problem again taking the first set six two and then praising through the next six one victory rounding off a great year that show him win three grand slams and leaves only seven match exactly the same play and he hopes to continue. in twenty twelve. nothing is really impossible if if you if you believe it i think the crucial couple weeks is for me at this moment to prepare well to start of the year. hopefully in two thousand and eleven and we'll see you know it's a very long year it's going to be very difficult very difficult challenge but i'm looking forward to it. now the man who guided the all blacks rugby team to world cup glory has been knighted in the new years on this list graham henry that decide to their first world cup title in twenty four years this autumn after that narrow

win over france in the final of the sixty five year old former school thing is now said graeme henry the latest in a handful of former players or coaches to receive new zealand's highest honor all blacks captain rich mccall was also approached by prime minister junk a bit turned the knighthood down saying he was too young at thirty to receive such an accolade and we was delighted with his on. the water as great as you know we feel very humble about it and as i say it's a reflection of what people have got every long time. and i appreciate where it's come from and have got a lot of respect for them. but i would not be asked to be called. a russian made their debut at that will cup and despite not winning a game it was a success none the less for the best a quick look back now what was a significant sporting event for them in twenty eleven and richard and paul frank was there following every tackle. over the last month or so rusher of made

a lot of friends around new zealand the vast majority of the team have never experienced such a level of interest from the general public if league managers in russia are trying to few hundred spectators it is very surprising for the squad top similar numbers attending the training sessions with sure even autograph sessions. were not really used to this level of attention from the fans and the t.v. . groups here that have done throughout my life everyone follows both russian global rugby it's great it's inspiring and gives you the motivation to work even harder. this wasn't most of the players first experience of new zealand the team had been here on a training camp just after the new year. the squad would take the opportunity to see the sights as well as taking time off to take their minds away from all. things rugby. this was by far the biggest events russia's players ever played in and in terms of experience it will take something special to beat the memories the bay of

hide from this world cup. it's really good to be to be here at the heart of the world. that the world cup stage is just it's just an amazing experience and very welcoming from from from the local people and we've already been to quite a few towns and cities so it's very interesting to see lee did mention that russia had to do plenty of traveling and this was perhaps be only downside of the trip being new boys to rugby's biggest event the bears were given a very tough schedule which would see the team have to travel more than seven times to different locations unless for the mum of the critics of the russians there were hardly ever any complaints and they always had a smile on their face while they would pick up an army of unexpected followers along the way who went to rather extreme measures to show their dedication of a newfound heroes. only zero is going to have supporters rush is day they probably are going to have many supporters so in a booth they will go for and say my russia fare so well kept

a great two or any zero and thirty is plenty for russia to build a home over the next four years they will have to find a new head coach after new resigned however at the moment it is likely that kingsley jones will take up the reins of affairs on a more official basis before the moments for russians can be turned proudly back home in the knowledge that they have played some excellent rugby over the last month or so here in new zealand the russians are welcome but it's come to an end of one experience that has been the best players over the last month or so i was made a lot of friends around here in new zealand and around the world with exemplary behavior off a page as well but i'm spirit in which we get richer we are to. see that. down that is all the school from now will.

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today's top stories and their review of the week fresh clashes flare up in syria with activists claiming dozens were killed by security forces despite the arab league observers mission there. president obama slaps new sanctions on iran over its tomic ambitions as to iran threatens to close off a key while supply route in the persian gulf. down the world welcomes twenty twelve with fireworks celebrations and toes as the holiday sweeps the globe with north america being the latest to greet the new year.

it is one pm in the russian capital you're watching r t with me rima joshie welcome to the program violence in syria continues unabated despite the arab league observers mission that started this week security forces have reportedly opened fire on sounds of protesters with monitors giving conflicting accounts of government snipers involved activists claim dozens were killed in recent clashes in flashpoint cities all of which are also being visited by the monitors the u.n. says more than five thousand people have died in the ten month long unrest with damascus blaming armed gangs for the violence journalist have tons he believes a lot of the videos in recent media coverage are verifiable it's certainly the boy that we must believe the most believe opposition groups it seems that any know except as a source so only what they are being said about holmes very different a great deal from where.