across the globe here in moscow hundreds gathered on red square to watch a large scale extravaganza light of the six sky. or twenty eleven was packed with world changing event spitter earlier this week i spoke to russia's ambassador to the united nations vitaly churkin who shared his opinion about tackling the issues currently dividing the globe. the u.n. security council rejected russia's proposal to investigate civilian deaths from nato strikes in libya one of members avoiding air or is it simply a case the ongoing conflicts and i'm more important. well you know first of all it was not rejected the fact of the matter is that a number of security council delegations including the russian delegation raise the need to have some clarity about civilian casualties as a result of nato bombings because for months we heard from made from nato that they

are adopting all those measures in order to make sure that there can not possibly be any civilian casualties 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 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 looking into the dangers which are there in terms of spreading weapons out of libya which were left on 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 continue to have some ideological and political difficult is as to whether it is a loose and nine hundred seventy three was a properly implemented bus you touched on it just i wanted to pick up the. aussie rules of post conflict libya how they being made secure how is the u.n. stopping any of those weapons maybe ending up in syria. there may be ending up in various places the best thing i can report of this point is that we are told of 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 are basing our proposal proposal our new draft resolution on the presidential statement which was adopted by consensus in by the security council on august street which called on everybody to stop while also syria 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 raid 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 the terrorists are all about about starting conflict but we believe that they're all of the international community in a crisis situations like where we find in syria should be

a two to help of 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 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 of violent acts are not going to be condoned by the international community and 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 non 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 real reforms can be implemented in a situation when the the crisis is sort of teetering on the brink of civil war even

under normal circumstances in any country the 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. 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 a separate 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 the stability. 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 a peaceful solution can still get the upper hand that we do believe that iran can stop. 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. and israel most notably the people that are worried about iran are any of their fears justified in your view. well there are concerns which riseth in the shia concerns about the possibility of iran 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 four 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 at this at this point or if it in any 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 consequences metallic 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 at all the best all the best to you thank you. right to clean goes down. one hundred morning.

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tell stories from us tonight president obama signed a bill which imposes new tougher sanctions on. and over its disputed nuclear program despite terrans threats to shut off a key all supply routes in the gulf as tension between the two countries continues to build. the syrian regime's crackdown on demonstrators carries on unabated forcing arab league observers to warn damascus to reign in the violence monitors rover segmentation for peace plan with president assad the greek to. the world rings in twenty twelve with a bang with fireworks and celebrations across the globe here in moscow hundreds gathered on red square to watch a large scale extravaganza lights of the city skyline. let's catch up with the

sport now go to new year's day for the course of the smiles the blue out of manchester the statement of paul that very happy year to you know love to see you back have a nice christmas i did indeed good new year as well kevin yes i just thought yeah absolutely as you just said there mind chester is blue tonight because the city are top of the english premier league more on that coming up in just a sec. good to have your company this is sports day plenty head over the next ten minutes or so including the stories. of the pile among chester city star of the new year leaders of the english premier league following a droll with some violent. first blood twenty ten champion spain open their hopman cup campaign with victory over a stream yet despite the host taking the opening rubber in perth. and

causing a splash we look back at one of the most thrilling sport events of twenty eleven the french leg off the cliff diving world championships. let's get the ball rolling with football not just a city have taken over so when a ship of the english premier league summit after a hard earned draw weight sunderland the spite dominating the majority of the city were lucky to come away with a point following some near misses but it was how it ended up at the stadium of light so meaning what are charges takes sole control of the table from cross torn rivals united before that on the day everton claim the first win of twenty twelve in the league a late goal from victoria leach should be making all the difference against west brom everton climb above the baggies on into tenth place and the table. now to be our bill of dean off didn't see any playing time in his side's win over west brom indeed he may not be seeing any more at all than in meant with british media saying

that twenty six will move to russia during the january transfer window. on the side believed to be seeking the russian international signature. pozen played for the toffees in three weeks the lack of first team football so a concern as it could affect his chances of lining for his country at next summer's european championships the midfielder was sold to everton by local t.v. moscow just over two years ago for thirteen million dollars everton reportedly wants nine million dollars for any move away from goodness. the new year may just have begun but the first big tournaments of the tennis season is already well underway australia and spain the latest countries who battled it out on sunday in the eight team event in perth. guy joseph getting the host off to a winning start in the group b. match up the czech born also he was kicking on the bell medina good to get his step

to get to savor opening receiving six three responded opponent pope stormed back in the second taken by the same scoreline but led by a big home support turn them around also six three for the day. after that though for none to over the us goal level models for team spain defeating lleyton hewitt six three three six seven six the final would mean decisive doubles rubber on it turned into the loose end of the flash of the day is truly taking the first set for spain four back in the second the third a war of attrition before the spaniards edge the eleven nine but the overall. ok let's talk n.b.a. basketball now a perennial underachievers to new york knicks ended twenty eleven on a high note seeing off the sacramento kings uncalled for then fashion on the road the visitors starting as they meant to continue finishing the opening for a full fifteen points ahead leaving thirty five twenty. eight the scoring for

the next with twenty three thirty this point around fall to make it fifty six forty two in the second period the hosts did reduce the deficit to thirteen by the end of the third the final twelve minutes were to belong to them and flew out of nine more points from the californian rivals one hundred fourteen ninety two the final score new york she wins two losses for the year to. two i saw cuba russia took their foot off the pedal on sunday in their final group . of the under twenty world championships the red machine though had already booked their playoff berth earlier in the week the fourth were time last week meaning russia finished second in group eight had it all been going swimmingly income of that for the russians leaving three zero after the opening third but the swedes did not give up levelling managed by the end of the third period before

a punter name its goal other than the victory that make the czech republic can choose day in the knockout stages. now the man who guided the all blacks rugby team to world cup glory has been knighted in his country's new years on this list graham henry led new zealand to their first world cup title in twenty four years last october the narrow eight seven win over france in the final and the sixteen year old former school teacher can now call them self serve graham henry is the latest in a handful of former players and coaches to receive new zealand's highest honor the all blacks captain rich mccall was also approached by prime minister john key but he turned the night to darren stating he was too young thirty to receive such an act that henry though was delighted with his own. bonner's pride as you know and feel very humble about bats and as i say it's a reflection on a lot of people have done everything for time. and i appreciate where it's come from and have got

a lot of respect for them. but i wouldn't be asked to be called. let's finish up by taking a look back at one of the most exhilarating events of twenty eleven the la rochelle laid off the cliff diving world championships gary hart may have won the two tournaments but as robert for danny and experience although. deserve a pat on the back. into this is a sure. freedom . three steps fooled by resurfacing to school dealing with any diver rice for the school week during the scout. it was not possible the only things we see the. big playing tonight from a decent night before were twenty seven meters. only three seconds before. entering the water this beautiful hundred kilometers per hour.

this is one of the moves dangerous sports on the planet is just a slight mistake the result in broken blues in much worse. indifferent any dumber. they have to fight their nerves before every single. beer but it's not panic it's good when you're scared it would be far more dangerous if we weren't scared to be and before any high dive i realise how risky it is but you should be positive it is. scary to read a. but that's part of the enjoyment. there is a danger factor but we train. for many many years to become divers of a professional and. high quality and so the risk of danger is minimalize this is the french serial flourish in

a police where the brits taking height conditions come together to cheer and elite cleave divers but the two for a diving comes within just a few hours of the high tide while the steve atlantic breeze of up to eighty kilometers parole makes the st nicholas still platform one of the toughest sports there will sleep during serious have to offer with a win like this it's a bit hard to stand there on the platform and one of the even more important you'll have to keep your belt on before the high dive these guys prove they've go it takes until he says dangerous weather conditions and the need for itself but all the pressure and research these dear devils take they off is the right thing get india and east to them priceless you turn to the surface and take a deep breath. and it is such a big rally you may have built up so much emotions before the dawn

but. finally when you when you hit the water everything's ok you know so i really. it's a long describable failing one of the same with the need to the feeling you get doing high dogs can hardly be compared to anything it's a competition it gives you an amazing especially when all the best gift ever come together and you manage to. it's extreme. it's been competitive see the year two thousand each passing season takes yet more skill than completed it just with one perfect takeoff we want the perfect position then the perfect autumn just because it brings in the elements doesn't mean that the judge has to give all points for this we want perfection we're looking for perfection and we judge according to. the biggest crowd of seventy thousand spectators witnessed twelve men demonstrate their stunning abilities in the latest flick of the world

series in little shit it's become a colossal cliff diving is an up and coming sport there are a lot of different locations all over the globe which can host high diving competitions i'm a classic platform diaper and i sport never attracted as many spectators as cliff diving never do the french look. for the rules and spills the team you usually. state in the build up to the. public but pretty. pictures simply amazing every time i see them all the sports weather is up next here in twenty four hour.

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