well, the international atomic energy agency board of governors is a political body. it is not a technical body. the representatives are designated by governments. and western governments have very much influence over the board of directors. in general, they have a disproportionate amount of influence. so that's one issue. the 2nd issue is that the head of this organization is someone who's always close to the united states the previous had, according to wiki leaks, documents. when he wanted to get elected, he basically told the united states that i'll be with you on all the key issues. if you support and the same issue with the current chief of the body. in fact, before the previous board of governors, he went to palestine and met israeli regime leaders, despite the fact that there is right, the regime has arguably, or according to some estimates, up to 200 and maybe more nuclear weapons. so he goes to israel right before going back to the 8 to i criticize iran, so it is a heavily quote politicized body. iranians have said from the beginning that 1st of all, these is

and finally, a special monitoring mission of the international atomic energy agency has paid a visit to the facility with quite a scene here at the dap ruskin nuclear power line. he special mission with the international atomic energy agency i wanted you can see i'm hoping right beside the man in a suit here. he's basically being claimed and he's being shown the sort of extensive damage that's been dealt to the facility we were able in this few hours to put together a lot of the furniture to key things i needed to see. i saw of your explanations were very clear right here. next to me you can see an, a u, a v. basically a combat drone that was down just days ago above these upper oscar nuclear power plant. if you very interesting details, i'm pointing to which side could have used this drone again. russia does not import any, but here, for example, you can have this little chip plate and everything that you see here. it is written in english like you have parachute left wing and so on. so the russians, they simply don't use english language for anything military. it is very much out of

the head of the international atomic energy agency says the physical integrity of ukraine's zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been violated several times by military activity. china warns of �*counter measures�* after the us approves a $1 billion arms package to taiwan — saying it's to maintain its self—defence capabilities. millions of people in england and scotland will be invited for their autumn covid booster vaccine from monday — with care home residents first in line for the jab. ready for lift—off again. nasa prepares to make a second attempt later to launch its most powerful rocket to the moon — five days after technical problems scuppered its first attempt. (sot) it is not unusual for a rocket, it is not unusualfor a rocket, a new rocket to experience setbacks or delays but the team are confident they can overcome this and all eyes will be on the launch pad. we start in russia. mourners in moscow are queueing to pay their respects to the last soviet leader, mikhail gorbachev, who died on tuesday at the age of 91. later today, he will be buried in the city's largest cemetery, novode

however, have the may be asking too much some international atomic energy agency where she scored is a technical organization. the report that them in b, e shrink is gotta be technical, but it's been many layers of political things that are attached. i wish them classes speak. i'm sure they do it, do it is yes, but on the other hand, i thing, but the need is a little bit above and beyond international atomic energy agency, because she's in the domain of un security council professor notch, mundane, miss connie, we appreciate your time in your valuable insights to night. thank you. and so heavily. thank ah. on the other side of the planet worries are mounting of yet another war, a possible chinese invasion of taiwan. in the last month, the chinese military maneuvers in the tie one street have alarmed the government in taipei. china claims taiwan as its own territory, a visit by u. s. how speaker nancy pelosi to taiwan this year, angered beijing, and that has apparently not impressed us lawmakers following pelosi, who was a democrat and with now a republican, the governor of the you. a

we have this report experts from the international atomic energy agency being shown around the separation nuclear power plant by russian energy officials. on thursday they made a 1st tour of the key areas they wanted to see with ukraine and russia, blaming each other for shelling near the facility, the agencies had said the physical integrity of the plant had been violated. and he emphasized that their mission is far from over. we are not going anywhere the east now there, he's at the plan and he's not moving. it's going to stay. busy there we're going to have a continued presence there at, at the plant with some of my experts, and i still the head of the power company that runs the plants and they are working to restart the reactor and expressed hope that the un mission could help the belief it would be like her, my info, bertha. so this mission for us is just to did military us the tutorials opposing clip o'clock and surround an ira. if this mission helps to do that, then it will businesses in the short term d, i. e, a plans to keep a group of experts at the plans for the next several d

we regret that in your report of the implementation of international atomic energy agency safeguards in ukraine for the period from april to september of this year. the source of the shell is not directly indicated ukrainian stop operating the plant on the russian military occupation. honda constance, high stress, and pressure. this is not sustainable. include lead to increased human error with implications when you clue safety. now the representative of china who spoke before the un security council was not afraid to point out that the danger facing the world as a result of the shelling of this facility is coming from the forces of ukraine, nikia government, and its military forces. despite all the calls put on them by international bodies and countries around the world to show restraint, continue to engage in the shelling of this nuclear plant. and china was unafraid to say that now the representative of the ide states blamed rochester wearily for the entire situation saying that if the conclave were not taking place, none of this would be in question. simply saying that because th

now, the representative of the international atomic energy agency went over 7 principles of agreement about preventing a disaster in this area where a nuclear facility and power facility continues to be bombard. here's one of his 7 principal men, the i e, a safety standards and nuclear security guidance, establish the principles, requirements and recommendations for nuclear safety and security that are to be applied to protect people in the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. the i. e, a safety standards and nuclear security guidance outlines the next steps, including the urgent establishment of a nuclear safety and security protection zone. so that the representative of russia took to the floor of the un security council and emphasized that the report was very neutral. and it was very specific in terms of the facts that raise, however, russia was not very happy with the report as it seems to not emphasize that the danger and the shelling in this nuclear power plant that has such potential risks in terms of human life and potential catastrophe. this is coming f

ah, nic spicer, welcome to the program. nuclear experts from the international atomic energy agency are on their way to ukraine's giant zappa regia facility. they're aiming to check the safety of the russian occupied power station, which has seen several near disasters in recent weeks. the i a, a wants to set up a permanent, based on the site. it's inspectors have pushed ahead with their mission, despite a flare up in military activity. their mission is to prevent a nuclear accident. they know they're heading into a war zone, but that won't stop them. the u. n. team is determined to inspect the sapir region, nuclear plant. after months of haggling to gain access, we are moving, ah, we are aware of the current situation. there has been increased military activity, including this morning. at the same time a we consider that we have the minimum conditions to move accepting that there is a very, very high ukraine says, one of the 2 operational reactors at the plant has been shot down due to russian shelling. both sides have accused each other of bombing areas near the facility last week, da

welcome to the program. nuclear experts from the international atomic energy agency are trying to reach ukraine's giant. this apparition facility, a convoy of un vehicles, is waiting at checkpoints en route to the plant. they're aiming to check the safety of the russian occupied power station, which has seen several near disasters in recent weeks. russian installed authorities in the nearby town of enter hold are accused ukraine of drone strikes on the plant. but russia is accused of shelling ukrainian held nico pole on the opposite side of the geneva river. and other areas near the plant, including the city of operation. to day the plants operator said it had shut down one of its reactors due to ongoing fighting nearby, leaving only one reactor on line. the head of the i. e. a half ago c said the mission is going ahead. despite the danger, we are aware of the current situation, there has been increased military activity, including this morning. we know that that is an area as you know, the so called greys own, where the last line of the ukrainian defense comes. and before the 1st line

the international atomic energy agency says the russian control facility of zappa risha has again lost connection to the last remaining main external power line because of ongoing shelling. but it does continue to supply electricity, ukraine's national grid through a reserve line. the last leader of the soviet union, mikhail gorbachev has been laid to rest in moscow cemetery next to his wife, reisa and thousands of russians filed past his open casket to pay their respects out of his burial. but present my theme of pollution said he was too busy to attend . and another 57 deaths have been confirmed in pakistan's catastrophic floods 25 of them children had of the country's largest charity says millions of people have yet to be reached. protest as in shoreline recording for accountability after the former president got by roger pox, a returned to the country. he fled unprecedented demonstrations in july of 2 countries. spoil it his worst economic crisis since independence. larger poxy was taken to a government bungalow under heavy security after landing around midnight on friday night. wh

here on our international, the arrival of the i a e, a, the international atomic energy agency. they want to see the approach, the nuclear power plant off the weeks of shelling. there will give you all the details in just ah, ah, you need more christmas. and he has to meet with her as well. so you're supposed to when you said that i left with she to se. yup. is gonna show you where you do. nope, we're still pretty good in the molar. that's what she will go with toyota. wish to fall. that's how much the year is too much. not although a lot nobody me and i isa can you say, you know, with partially overwhelmed with so what we've got to do is identify the threats that we have. it's trees that even foundation let it be in arms. race is often very dramatic development. only really i'm getting to resist. i'll see how that strategy will be successful, very critical time time to sit down and talk. no nation. no nation has ever done anything like it in all the history with ah, could have you with us today for this program on our teens. oak a ship carrying wheat from ukraine doctrine, east

a report well erred international atomic energy agency report has just been published with conclusions that are not very surprising from here in kia, with the agency urging into a measures to prevent a nuclear incident that would be caused by a physical damage due to a military means at the agency also calls for the immediate establishment of nuclear safety and security protection zone. knowing that of course is so nuclear, a central nuclear power power power plant. there was already a security zone and that has been violated since the beginning of the war. oh, so are the experts who visited the power plant or over the past few days say that they have seen damage caused to a building where a fresh nuclear fuel as well as roger active waste is us toward earnest damage to a building where we find a central alarm istation of their power plan, they also said they saw a repairs were already being carried out. my day said that day so. so, russian military personnel, they're also a vehicles, equipment, me, the to equipments at various places where none of those should actually be including wi

the international atomic energy agency is the, is parisha nuclear power plant has loss connection to the main external power line amid ongoing shelling. but it continues to supply electricity to ukraine's national grid through a reserve line. a funeral has been helpful mechanical patrols the last leader of the soviet union. thousands of russians filed past his open casket to pay their respects ahead of his burial hungry prime minister victor oberon was the only foreign leader to attend the funeral, which was snubbed by russia's president. since in monahan, reports. leader of the soviet union was laid to rest in the moscow cemetery mikhail gorbachev was credited with changing the course of the 20th century by ending the cold war. he wasn't grabs the state funeral. his final farewell was a low key affair, movable. and unfortunately, the ceremony was pretty small, though no speeches, no one spoke about gorbachev's achievements is important for our life. and for the entire world, i was surprised by that. here as well. the ceremony resembled more a funeral of an important man, but not a s

is needed around ukraine's is operation nuclear plant. gap claim by the head of the international atomic energy agency addresses the un security council warning that if shelling around the facility does not end something catastrophic could occur. awfully coming up. authorities in pakistan make it difficult choice as the country's largest fresh water lake threatens to burst its banks. rural residents are left dealing with the decision to flood their villages in hopes of saving more populated area. ah. hello, i'm terry martin. good to have you with us. the united nations secretary general says russia and ukraine must cease military activity near this operation nuclear plant and agree on a security zone. antonio good terrorist warned that any damage could spell, catastrophe for the region and beyond. his words echoed those of the head of the new un nuclear watchdog. it's rafael garcia that time speaking to the security council. but his 1st time reporting on what he seen with his own eyes at this apparition, nuclear plant broken. we are playing with fire and something very, very catastrophic could take pl

to get your perspective, thanks for having me on the international atomic energy agency says these apparition, nuclear power plant and ukraine has been disconnected from its last remaining external power line. but the facility is still managing to supply electricity to the grid through a reserve line connected to a nearby thermal power station. only one of the 6 reactors at the nuclear plant is now functioning earlier. russia accused ukrainian forces of shelling near the facility. gabriel elizondo has more from keith. well, the security and the safety situation are very both very tenuous down in the separation nuclear power plant at this very hour, precisely because there was this main power source on the plan, the last remaining permanent power source there. as you mentioned, the 3 others had already been knocked out during the war. this one went down. that's the bad news. the somewhat good news is that there's backup power system was able to kick in. and that is what is providing power to the nuclear facility at this hour. but that is not the ideal situation. this is essentially running on

ah, iran enrichment plans again in doubt after the international atomic energy agency says he cannot guarantee the country's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. ah, i me pocket this is al jazeera live from london also coming up iraq supreme court rules. it cannot dissolve parliament, placing pressure lawmakers to solve the political impasse. vladimir putin takes aim at a un broker deal to ship grain from ukraine, claiming developing countries of being cheated. albania says, diplomatic ties with iran over a massive cyber attack. it says aim to steal government documents and still calles ah the u. s. nuclear watchdog cannot verify ram's nuclear program is exclusively for peaceful purposes. thus, according to an unpublished report, the international atomic energy agency reportedly says iran stock pause of up to 60 percent in which he rein him, have grown by more than 12 kilograms. those of jibari has more from terran this is a 12 page report that is going to be presented at the quarterly board of governors meeting in vienna on monday, september 12th. now according to the i. e. a i

the international atomic energy agency says the rushing control facility is again lost connection to the last remaining main external power line. a mid ongoing shelling, but it continues to supply electricity to ukraine's national grid through a reserve line. the 3 other power lines were lost earlier in the conflict. on saturday, motion backed officials at the plant was knocked offline by shelling on thursday the head of the ones. tommy watched. other of attacking the plant and risking nuclear catastrophe. al jazeera is gabriel. alexander has more from keith. well, the security and the safety situation are very both very tenuous down in the separation nuclear power plant at this very hour, precisely because there was this main power source on the plan, the last remaining permanent power source there. as you mentioned, the 3 others had already been knocked out during the war. this one went down. that's the bad news. the somewhat good news is that there's backup power system was able to kick in. and that is what is providing power to the nuclear facility at this hour. but that is not t

welcome frustrations, the international atomic energy agencies visit these upper rosa nuclear plants. us as russia's m, voids the u. n. slums, a much anticipated report. the story short of identifying ukrainian shelling of the facility ortiz kelly more been has more un security council, the 15 member body that leads the united nations convened a meeting to discuss security at a nuclear facility that is facing ongoing ukrainian bombard, you know, the representative of the international atomic energy agency went over 7 principles of agreement about preventing a disaster in this area wearing nuclear facility in a here power facility continues to be bombard. here's one of his 7 principal men, the i e, a safety standards and nuclear security guidance. establish the principles, requirements and recommendations for nuclear safety and security that are to be applied to protect people in the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. the i. e. a safety standards and nuclear security guidance outlines the next steps, including the urgent establishment of a nuclear safety and se