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 and nato 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 post 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 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 on libya even though we continue to have some ideological and political difficult is as to whether it is a loose and nineteen seventy three was properly implemented or 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'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 by the security council on august street which called on everybody to store while also in 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 here you will 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 syria in order to not to stir up trouble and to try to fan some kind of s. neko or religious conflict there this is what the terrorists are all about they're about to start in conflict and we believe that they're all of the international

community in a crisis situations 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 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 very as 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 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 tonight 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 to expect that those groups 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 forms of such magnitude imo these are implemented but i mean the point i'm trying to make is that the sooner the crisis the military clashes stop the 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 one would 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. in 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 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 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 the israel most notably the people that are worried about iran all or any of their fears justified in your view. well there are concerns of which research 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 the on not for sanctions resolution resolutions on 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 on 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 a very tragic of consequences metallic chuckin russia's ambassador to the u.n. sees no 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. so much or is that so much ally people at home hearing i will. tell you what this

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u.s. president barack obama signs a bill imposing new tough sanctions on iran targeting the central bank and financial sector it was supposed to iran threatens to a crucial supply routes through which failed so the world's oil flows. and you will violence erupts in syria with demonstrators claiming schools will have big killed by security forces out of league observers react with fury saying they may pull out and end their mission to broker peace. while the world welcomes the arrival of twenty twelve with fireworks and from paying almost seventy occupy protesters have to wish each other happy new year in custody they were arrested just before midnight attempting to return to zuccotti park the place where the occupy wall street movement come to out of the three months ago. there was the headlines up next let's delve into the world of sports with you.

thanks for joining us this is sports they plan to head over the next ten minutes or so including the stories of three. as you were among chester city missed a chance to start the new year as so leaders of the english premier league following only defeat to some violent. first blood twenty ten champions spain open their hot one cup campaign with victory really despite the hosts 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 of the cliff diving world championships. let's get the ball rolling with football it could have been a historic start to twenty twelve 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 dominated through the stadium of light by an injury time drive from . breaking the hearts of the only six in the goodwin means that three title favorites city their cross-town rivals on joint table toppers united on chelsea all lost their games this weekend earlier on sunday everton claimed their first win of twenty twelve in the league a late goal victory. making all the difference against west brom everton. and the tent in the table. now to me 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 in agreement with british media saying the twenty six will will move to russia during the january transfer window. the side believed to be seeking the russian international signature. pozen played for the. these in three weeks the luck of

first team football 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 lokomotiv moscow just over two years ago for thirteen million dollars average and reportedly wants nine million dollars for any move away from criticism. the new year may just have begun by 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 old soft two winning start in the group b. the czech born also he was taking on the bellman a good a good step to the opening receiving six three responded opponent folkestone back in the second by the same scoreline but led by a big home support turn the. tide also six three for the.

opted out though for none over the us goal level models for team spain defeating lleyton hewitt six three three six seven games by would mean decisive doubles rubber they turned into the loose end of the all the data is truly taking the first set for spain four back in the second the third a war of attrition before the spaniards edge the l.f. and nine for the overall. 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 two point around to make it fifty six forty three 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 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 time last week meaning russia finished second in group eight had it all been going swimmingly income of their for the russians leaving three zero fielding third but the swedes did not give up levelling moneys by the end of the third period before a punter name meets goal other than the victory that makes 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 a 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 noro 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 mccaw 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. feel very humble about it and as i say it's a reflection on people of their time. and i appreciate where it's come from and. 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. dearie. freedom. three steps forward by resurfacing it is just feeling good and i don't ever write. the story we don't think he can prove it is not possible the only things we seem to be. playing dice from a decent night before were twenty seven meters thanks almost three seconds before still moving into the water this beautiful and with one of those. this is one of the moves dangerous course on the planet is just a slight mistake the resulting broken bodies in much worse. indifferent we've

done every. day have to fight their nerves before every single night i. fear 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 realize how risky it is but you should be positive it is. 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 minimal this is the french serial flitter shit police where the brits taking a hike conditions come together to challenge elite cleaved divers. diving comes within just a few hours of the high tide while the steep atlantic breeze of up to eighty

kilometers per hour. role makes the scene legal so platform one of the toughest sports the weekly dubbing series have to all four with a win like this it's a bit hard to stand there on the platform and one of the one more important you'll have to keep your belt on for the high dive. these guys prove they go it takes a chill and such dangerous weather conditions and below their true self but all the pressure and research these dear devils take day off is the rule at the get india and east to them priceless you turn to the surface and take a deep breath. and there is such a big rally 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 really. it's a long describable feeling one of the same with the need to have 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 makes you feel completed it does too with. a perfect takeoff we want that 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 level crowed 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 diver and i sport never attracted as many spectators as cliff

diving never do the french leg comes. with rules and spills teemu pukki to. stay tuned for 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. i'm finding. that out here. but not saying.

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u.s. president barack obama's side is a bill imposing new sanctions on iran over its disputed nuclear program while tehran threatens to cut off a crucial oil supply route in response to. a new wave of violence erupts in syria with demonstrators claiming schools will have been killed by security forces with arab league observers reaching and reaction with here you say they may pull out and the mission to broker peace. and as the world welcomes the arrival of twenty love it with fireworks and champagne almost seventy occupy protesters have to wish each other happy new year in custody after being arrested in new. hampshire and welcome to our seas weekly review of u.s.

president barack obama welcome to the new year by signing into law a tough new set of sanctions for a brand anyone doing business with terror on the central bank will face punishment thanks to the new measures directed targeting the financial sector the move comes at a time of my. tension of it will keep the program and the threat of sanctions has already seen tehran threaten to blow called a key oil absolute read in response adding to the situation is around plans to test a long range missiles during a naval drills in the gulf and that led to u.s. warships being sent to the area reza marashi all the independent go to group the national iranian american council says a lack of diplomatic ties between the two countries is increasing the danger of a hostile outcome. in the strait of hormuz where the iranian government would be the equivalent of cotton of its knows this but it's very it's heavily heavily reliant on its on its income from oil exports the vast majority of which go through the strait.