committing a crime was the sec is international holds the second so a lot of this experience has a few months and again also a lot of principles and values. in the story. of the u.n. general assembly in. supreme court.

this is. these. international of the biggest stories from the past seven days from right here. top diplomats have been in new york this week for the u.n. general assembly now they got to grips with global issues like. donald trump president of the united states of america.

china's market distortions. and the way they deal. nations are as usual ripping off the rest of the world i don't like it nobody should like it. germany will become totally dependent on russian energy if it does not immediately change course. all nations of the world should resist socialism. and the misery that is bringing the.

u.n. human rights council. has become a grave embarrassment no support in recognition to the international criminal court the i.c.c. has no jurisdiction no legitimacy and no authority. god bless the nations of the world thank you very much the us need to get plenty of attention to the north korea issue taking the opportunity to praise washington progress with pyongyang however the north korean foreign minister didn't quite match trump's enthusiasm. we are doing great that was a big big problem and you know the interesting when i did it and i was really being tough and so we're seeing back in force and then we fell in love ok no really he wrote me beautiful letters and they're great letters so i mean. the continuing sanctions deepen our mistrust of the u.s. the u.s.

heavily relies on coercive measures that are lethal to trust building without any trust in the u.s. we have no confidence in our national security and under such circumstances there is no way we will unilaterally disarm ourselves but it was not long ago of course that washington and pyongyang appeared to be on the brink of war and now the u.s. secretary of state is both countries are at the dawn of a new day recaps the past eventful twelve months. it's only been a year and then boom donald trump's second u.n. general assembly just listen to it i would like to thank chairman kim for his courage and for the steps he has taken a lot of very positive things are happening with chairman kim he likes me i like him we get along but most importantly i believe that chairman kim jong un wants peace and prosperity for north korea twelve months ago same building same holds same mr trump no one has shown more contempt for other nations and

for the wellbeing of their own people then the depraved regime in north korea no north korea hasn't undergone any regime change surgery chairman kim is still in his chair but miraculously little rocket man is now an awesome guy rocket man shooting rockets all over the place and with me he's not get their way with he will truly regret five years as a fury the likes of which nobody has seen before totally destroy north korea rocket men mad men is on a suicide mission for himself that he did it to stay fit while today kim jong un whom is the president's most admired pen pal i'm sure you've heard about the beautiful letter so i've received two letters from jim and kim much personal correspondence magnificent very strong letter form incredible letters the letters

page one i showed one of the letters just to prime minister a b. he said this is actually a groundbreaking letter like any other president donald trump would love to be remembered as a global peacemaker it took him a year and a half from his inauguration to zero in on his desired legacy a true br. through in the korean crisis barak obama was having a harder time segmenting his place in history books but then the year when nuclear deal came to the rescue and the mission find your perfect legacy was complete after nearly two years of intensive negotiations backed by strong sanctions begun trees represented in this room achieved what decades of animosity and rhetoric did not and thanks to this deal we have seen real progress shortly after mr obama was gone

the deal was left in tatters no matter how monumental it had been in the first place one of the worst sales i've ever seen in a good disaster is still one of the dumbest e-mails one of the worst deals ever it was the iran deal i'm all for agreements but that was a bad one donald trump waved good bye to the green minutes he quit unilaterally without paying attention to pretty much what the rest of the world has to say about it today's action sends a critical message the united states no longer makes empty threats when i make promises i keep that donald trump may indeed keep all his promises as president but it does happen that rivals sometimes take over the white house after term one what if and a couple of years someone else will be representing the u.s. behind these new one general assembly walls in new york

a million to train from. sanctions against north korea were described as out dated to by russia's foreign minister sergey lavrov added that it would be better to support korean efforts rather than impose further restrictions we spoke to a lawyer and korea peace campaign who says that despite the obvious progress relations may stall unless this compromise. it's time to step back a little bit and not assume that the north koreans are just going to lay down their weapons of trust for the united states because the u.s. has broken promises on numerous occasions over the decades as the north koreans and trust has to be built up one step at a time and so this is a situation in which for the first time we have the two sides really dialogue going and it will be a chance to build trust through exchange of said but there needs to be a give and take on neither side. and i'm emotionally challenged haring on

thursday donald trump supremes court nominee brett kavanaugh and the woman who accuses him of attempted rape thirty six years ago testified before the u.s. senate judiciary committee it was a big draw on t.v. across the country with twenty million people tuning in. i recall saying that the boy who assaulted me could someday be on the u.s. supreme court i denied the allegation immediately categorically and unequivocal i am here today not because i want to be and terrified my family and my name have been totally and permanently destroyed my family and i have been the target of constant harassment and threats i intend no wheel well to dr ford and her family the other night actually and my daughter lies or said their prayers and little lies are all of ten years old.

so do i actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year old. we mean we mean you know we're well. i believe that if i came forward my single voice would be drowned out by a of a chorus of powerful supporters this is a circus. following another round of hearings in the senate judiciary committee the u.s. president ordered an f.b.i. investigation into capitol insisting that his pick remains the best choice for the job after republican senator kohl to perspire the full senate confirmation and launched a week long investigation however the divide was evident among committee members during the hated hearing. filter gallus from wonderland around here rather than working with us my democratic colleagues chose not to participate in this process and yet again and again their refrain has been the same delay delay delay i'm very

disappointed that we're here today voting on this nomination this is supposed to be an independent equal branch of government we're no longer that we are an arm and a very weak arm of the trump white house is the beginning. of a process. that will tear this country apart the u.s. senate judiciary committee has been conducting confirmation hearings for brett kavanaugh nominated to be a supreme court justice by donald trump they took a vote to take the nomination of brett kavanaugh to the floor of the u.s. senate now as the vote was preparing we saw kind of a last minute proposal from republican senator jeff flake he proposed essentially that a final vote on the floor of the senate wouldn't take place until the f.b.i.

had been able to do an investigation i do think that we can. have a short pause and make sure that the f.b.i. can investigate that i understand it is that some of us would have to and i'm prepared to do it make a request to the white house to ask the f.b.i. to do that investigation it would be short. and limited in scope to the current allegations that have been made i would like to support the motion for that investigation i've explained many times with mother if the investigation is not necessary the nomination of brett kavanaugh has certainly divided the united states of america both sides very fired up about it and it appears that next week we will have a final vote in the u.s. senate regarding his confirmation as a supreme court justice in the united states the highest court in the land but it has been quite contentious protests all around capitol hill lots of accusations on

both sides lots of anger. there's been a huge surge in the number of deaths caused by friday seven point four magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami in indonesia over eight hundred thirty people are now confirmed to have lost their lives and that figure is expected to rise for the indonesian disaster management agency says around two point four million people. have been affected by the disaster rescuers are searching the rubble for survivors on the island of silly ways and they're also trying to reach the area which was at the earthquake's epicenter the city of polly which was hit by the deadly tsunami is now in ruins seventeen thousand locals are homeless there's also no drinking water and there are reports of mass looting the full extent of the disaster is still unknown because roads are blocked by landslides and communications have been cut due to a widespread power outage the indonesian government allocating more than thirty seven million dollars for the rescue and recovery operation.

in a story from france in the wake of a bid to try and stop the spread of disease the authorities in paris are increasing the number of special safe houses for drug addicts but residents who live nearby say it's turning their lives into a nightmare more details from charlotte. behind these a gates stands this hour district the fixture in france's first illegal venue especially for addicts the idea was to give addicts a safe space to get clean needles to prevent the spread of disease as well as to be able to seek help but since it opened almost two years ago people living and working on this street say it's turned their lives into a nightmare and despite gangs diety about the south to shoot many locals were too afraid to speak directly on camera if you see if you see the boy be to see what we . said about the lack. of this in the work you have been. given to the fed if. this is

the way the british see the obvious but. if you. see. what the locals claim that the shooting gallery as it's been dubbed by the media makes the area for more dangerous and even though hundreds of addicts have made use of the facility many also is still choosing to shoot up right here on the street videos taken in recent weeks to show drug deals also taking place in broad daylight the last time marty visited this street. a week two witnessed an addict getting their fix. liver this is the spot where that video was shot and if you come with me now i want you to just get a set. how close that project was to the drugs room that has been set up by the

authorities here it's just over here it's a stone's throw away and instead of using the facility that was available they decided to get. violent and aggressive behavior is now being witnessed he almost daily. police statistics show that since the drugs room was opened more than one thousand eight hundred offenses have been reported for the possession of narcotics their consumption and theft despite the outcry from locals earned significant evidence showing that it isn't toughing the desired effect and now looking up to open up for drug crimes along with a move all version i think it would be necessary to have four rooms in paris suburbs including one to do with smoking crack on our balance treatment that meets health needs but if this pilot project is anything to go bowling these new versions

just won't solve the problem in fact they could create even more show that you can skate azzi paris. up next what's the name of vote on changing a southern european countries name after decades of dispute with grace has left voters cold protesters furious on both sides the details of next. unfortunately your cranium government destroys that country i don't know maybe they don't understand this but they destroyed the country they lost not only crimea but they lost their own people in two regions ukrainians and russians they really have is toward a very deep roots. just to show you. this

is. nowhere. to. put themselves on the line to get accepted or rejected. so you want to be president. wanted. to be closer this is. really more. interested in the war. welcome back bringing you up to date now a referendum to change a southern european countries name appears to a falling flat with voters this sunday despite those who went to cast their ballots

largely backing the move a low turnout in the former yugoslav republic of macedonia means the decades long dispute with neighboring greece could continue both countries like claim to the name macedonia with neither side wanting to yield to both saying it threatens their national identity and territorial sovereignty ninety percent of those who went to the polls are in favor of the name change but only thirty six percent of voters turned out in the balkan state well below the fifty percent needed to make the vote valid despite that vote the macedonian prime minister is pledging to push on and take the vote to parliament here's a look at the possible changes ahead for macedonia the republic of macedonia balkan states in southern europe that could be about to go through a small name change it's a vote that's grabbed the attention of europe's powerhouse and even u.s. officials and it's all down to one word. the change would bring an end to a twenty seven year long dispute with greece it's concerned. about historical and territorial claims as it has

a province called macedonia previously the territory of the macedonian state until the beginning of the twentieth century simple on paper but is it really. referendum ballots pose just one albeit double barreled question whether the macedonian people want to join nato and the e.u. and in turn support an agreement with greece to change the country's name to north macedonia. so it comes down to some in the country's desire to join the alliances after previous attempts have been blocked by greece this time its neighbor seems to have found a bargaining chip for macedonia as a session to nato but there are still hurdles to overcome the first sticking point is that the referendums outcome lacks any legal clout and is subject to approval by the states parliament the country's incumbent president. is not on board either and has been urging the public to boycott the referendum. it is violence against our

historical memory the aim is to limit the use of the name to macedonians to the smallest possible space and that is the space between our two ears all while keeping our miles close to the republican macedonia is now asked to commit legal and historical suicide so the legal abolishment of the macedonian people can be interpreted as its own will. even if all this doesn't get in the way there's still one final step joining nato it won't be possible until the next alliance summit set for twenty twenty north macedonia has a long way to go before it's even been created. all these are the same as on sunday evening in skopje the capital of the macedonia republic where people who boycotted the vote have been celebrating the low turnout they were very vocal outside parliament to charing and chanting the word macedonia after the polls closed about four hours ago now across the border to the south protesters rallied in the greek port city of. which is in the province of macedonia and greece was seen waving

greek flags demonstrating against the referendum politics professor at the university of macedonia and greece told us the referendum has been a blow to those looking to gain influence over the balkan region. around them or in skopje has framed the sound of that effect on the missile is a is a. bill that lumsden made by the european union and the us said it got the baby on. the settle on the main in a way that you ask but they european union. in order to bullshit you all the western but they can run like we've seen the. west and maybe of. they want. bullsh while kind of gone in. a european union and also an eight this happened already with montenegro they're pushing it forward with. the former

yugoslav republic of macedonia only response not in danger of the balkan people. in news from afghanistan in the week hundreds of locals who previously worked in the country for the german army block the entrance to a military base demanding help from they say their works put their lives in danger but it seems their requests for asylum a falling on deaf ears. just not. just. on the you know. just. i was working at the front line with them i was working on a son. together german senior mentors with the german generals when

i started my duty they told me. we would help you if you for some problems. in the. knowledge we have this german war in afghanistan in our war here so from german officers. to relook at us to the safe place. to we received direct and direct threats. sixty days ago by the militants tortured and. his face smashed on. the other hand on family. should show them that we are really in danger we are not here for picnic

we are not here for our time we are here to show them that you are really in danger we have really a big problem. with your fans. on. they were picking up on that in a comment to see the german defense ministry reiterated that it had found no risk to the majority of applicants and that service with the german army would be taken into account during asylum request procedures. and that's the weekly for this hour should thomas as the next edition after worlds apart looks at how to find a way forward when you're a small country with a bigger much more powerful neighbor.

join me everything on the all excitement and i'll be speaking to us of the world of politics or business i'm show business. so what we've got to do is identify the threats that we have it's crazy. let it be an arms race. spirit dramatic development only. exists i don't see how that strategy will be successful very critical. to sit down. all.

along welcome to worlds apart the phrase geographies destiny is usually attributed to napoleon just before he took on russia the decision that ultimately cost him everything just centuries later some is reviled by many in georgia in ukraine who feel that russia's overbearing security prevents them from following their own path everybody's geography and destiny be reconciled in the post soviet space well to discuss that i'm now joined by no georgian politician i'm twice the country's former acting president and speaker of parliament it's good to talk to you thank you very much for your time now some of your anime's call you the most pro russian

politician in georgia. something that i'm sure a town or even five years ago was a major of france is that still in the fans you know and yes some people are calling me as a prussian politician because i think this is not the right to finish and i am not pro russian and i'm not pro western let's say so called joy politician because i think that everybody in the country of the political and should try to do what is the right for the country if was a country raised think east to have good relations with russia you should do that and. you don't mean that's good relations exclusively with russia. of course not of course to have good relations with russia doesn't mean not to have relations and good relations with as the neighbors always do united states all these european countries. russia is country with.

very serious strengths in the region and we have lots of problems with the russian federation so but this is a very important from my point of view we have to discuss these issues and problems with the russia when you have problems you have to discuss and only in this way the people are calling me a suppression politician but was out a day or so you're here on your show russia as much as you're willing to talk to russia i want to speak with russia i want to find solution was the russian and georgian no problems i want to go establish friendly relations with russia because i'm sure that this is important for my country let me ask you specifically about friendly relations because the political relationship between the two countries is still very tenuous but this year we have witnessed a significant increase in bilateral trade and in belo child tourism the number of russians visiting your country so far this year has exceeded a million and that's from what i understand. a quarter more than last year so it

seems that. when it comes to the people they're actually ahead of the politicians in terms of normalizing the ties between our country fortunately yes and of course . everybody all to restrung russia and other countries are very welcome in georgia and i think it's very positive that we have a good trade relations and lots of people are arriving in georgia but it's not enough if this is good but this is a. from my point of view it's a very important to me because this relation is sustainable and for that we need to speak. i mean politicians we need to discuss the problems which are creating to create some problems is the future to avoid these problems now from a strategic point of view russia is very interested in having friendly relations with its neighbors in particular ukraine because of its size in georgia because of its north caucasus location but obviously it hasn't been.