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 it 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 and i in this after all nato is a partner 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 on the the resolution which was adopted by at russia's initiative on the 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 even though we continue to have. some ideological and political

difficulties as to whether it is a loose and nine hundred seventy three was a properly implemented bus 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 he un 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 by the security council in august three which called on everybody to stay a while since it is 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 here 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 america said that they detected some al qaeda group. moving into syria from from lebanon so i wouldn't be surprised that the little terrorist elements from libya or other places found their way to syria in order to not to stir up trouble and to try to fan some kind of a snake or religious conflict there this is what the terrorists are all about that about starting conflict on but we believe that they're all of the international community in a crisis situation like where we find in syria should be of 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 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 armed groups out into 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 or to expect that those real 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 the forms of such

magnitude i know these are implemented but. the point i'm trying to make is that the sooner the crisis 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 set 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 these governments for 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 in 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. 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 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 not for 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 moves 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 consequences metallic chuckin russia's ambassador to the u.n. seasonal greetings to wish you all the best the twenty twelve and thank you for being on out all the best all the best to you thank you. write to clean boost our. squandered money. and then. what is now.

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top stories tonight president obama signed a bill which imposes new tough sanctions on iran over its disputed nuclear program this is despite the rug's threats to shut off a key oil supply route to the gulf with tension between the two countries continues to. the syrian regime's crackdown on demonstrators carried. on unabated forcing out of the observers now toward damascus to reign in the badlands the monitors rove are seeing the implementation of a peace plan that president assad of italy. on the world rings in twenty twelve with a bang with fireworks and celebrations across the globe and here in moscow hundreds gathered on red square to watch a large scale extravaganza of the city's. late new year's day here in moscow let's catch up with you know who's got the sport for.

thanks for joining us this is sports of a plenty ahead of the next ten minutes or so including the stories. as you were among chester city missed the chance to start the new year as so leaders of the english premier league bowling alley defeat to some girl and. first blood twenty ten champions spain open their home run cup campaign with victory. despite the hosts taking you in perth. and causing a splash we look back at one of the most thrilling sport events of twenty eleven the french leg of the cliff diving world championships. let's get the ball rolling with football it could have been a historic start to twenty twelve for months sister city but instead the sky blues

dream of taking over sole control of the premier league went up in smoke against sunderland city hall made it through the stadium of light by an injury time drive from. breaking the hearts of the only some one else on the go and win means that three title favorites city cross-town rivals on joint table toppers united on chelsea all lost their games this weekend earlier on sunday everton claimed the first win of twenty twelve in the league a late goal victory. making all the difference against west brom everton both the baggies and the tenth in the table. now to me are 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 the twenty six will will move to russia during the january transfer window. on the side believed to be seeking the russian international signature. pozen played for the. we the luck of first team

football so a concern as it could affect his chances of lining are 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 average and reportedly wants nine million dollars for any move away from goodison. the new year may just be gone but the first big tournaments of the tennis season is already well under way australian spain the latest countries who battled it out on sunday in the eight team event in perth. guy joseph getting the hosts off to a winning start in the group jump the checkerboard also he was taking on the bell medina good to get step to the opening receiving six three responded opponent folkestone back in the second taken by the same scoreline but led by a big home support turn the. other also six three for the.

up and also for none too over the us to a level modest fourteen spain defeating lleyton hewitt six three three six seven games by dumping would mean decisive doubles rubber and they turned into the loose end of the all the data is truly taking the first set were strange for back in the second the third a war of attrition before the spaniards edge the l.f. and nine. ok let's talk n.b.a. basketball now a perennial underachievers to new york knicks and 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 to make it fifty six forty two second period the hosts did reduce the deficit to. thirteen by the end of the third

of the final twelve minutes were to belong to them and nine more points on their californian rivals one hundred fourteen ninety two the final score new york and she wins two losses for the year to. two ice hockey russia took their foot off the pedal on sunday in their final group stage 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 for the opening third but the swedes did not give all leavening matters by the end of the third period before a punter named meets goal other than the factories 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 united in his country's new year's almost 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 a 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 richie 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 was delighted with his own. daughters and we feel very humble about it and as i say it's a reflection on a lot of people have done everything for john. and. i appreciate where it's come from and. got a lot of respect for them. but i wouldn't be asked to be called. and let's finish up by taking a look back at one of the most exhilarating events of twenty eleven the rachelle laid off the cliff diving world championships and gary hunt may have one that you can turn. although. there's

a part in the back. in to see patients. redo. the steps fooled by resurfacing we don't know if the school dealing with any diver price for the school will be done being nice to get out. or is not possible the only things we see to be. playing dice for a decent night before were twenty seven meters. only three seconds of freefall. into the water this beautiful hundred kilometers. this is one of the dangerous course on the planet is just a slight mistake the result in broken blues and much worse. indeed in any dumber. they have to fight their nerves before every single night.

here but it's not panic it's good when you're scared it would be far more dangerous if we weren't before any high dive i realise how risky it is but you should be positive and. scary. but that's part of the enjoyment. there is a danger factor but we train. for many many years to become divers. professional. high quality and so the risk of danger is minimalized this is the french serial flitter shared the police were the brits taking height and conditions come together to cheer and elite cleaved divers with a 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 scene the closest old platform one of the toughest

sports there would sleep during serious have to all four with the wind like this it's a bit hard to stand there on the platform and one of even more important you'll have to keep your belt on before the high dive. these guys prove they've go it takes until i said dangerous weather conditions and the low paid for itself but all the pressure and research these deer devils take day off is the rule at the indy and east to them priceless you turn to the surface and take a deep breath. and it is such a big relief you you've built up so much emotions before the dawn. finally when you when you hit the water everything's ok you know sort of relieved. it's a long describable failing. him with 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 of divers come together and you manage to. it's extreme. it's been competitive says the year two thousand each passing season takes you more skill than completed it does to win. a perfect takeoff we want the perfect position then the perfect bottom 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 throwed of seventy thousand spectators witnessed twelve men demonstrate their stunning abilities in the latest flick of the world series in little shit it's been. 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

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president obama imposes new tough sanctions on iran over its disputed nuclear program despite threats to shut off a key oil supply route and the goal of. the syrian regime's crackdown on demonstrators continues unabated forcing arab league observers now toward damascus to reign in the violence. and as the world rings in twenty twelve with fireworks from celebrations we take a look back at a momentous year filled with protests civil war and regime change. eleventh here in moscow this new year's day will welcome to you if you just joined us here at r.t. our top story u.s. president barack obama welcomed in the new year by signing into law

a tough new set of sanctions for rand and who are now doing business with to round central banks will face punishment thanks to the new measures directly targeting the financial sector the move comes as a time of heightened tension over iran's program and the threat of sanctions is already seeing around threaten to block off a key oil export route in response to the situation is iran's plan to test long range missiles during naval drills of the gulf that's led u.s. warships being sent to the area reza marashi of the independent lobby group the national radio american council told us the lack of diplomatic ties between the two countries is increasing the danger of a hostile. calling the strait of hormuz for the iranian government would be the equivalent of cutting off its nose to spite its face it's heavily heavily reliant on its on its income from oil exports the vast majority of which go through the strait that being said just because it's something that the iranian government doesn't.