general assembly where the u.s. president's debut speech is likely to focus on north korea and iran. we want to find out why this exodus is happening and sons response to accusations of ethnic cleansing in me and maher. more violence in syria warplanes bombed a school and a hospital in the province. world leaders are arriving at the united nations headquarters for the annual general assembly one hundred ninety three heads of states will be presenting their views main topics of discussion include north korea's nuclear threats. crisis and climate change we'll have extensive coverage including analysis and reaction from here in the studio but first let's go over to our diplomatic editor james bays he joins us now from the united nations james every year there is a main theme a lot of people are saying that this is it is donald trump. well i think it's donald trump certainly because this is his first outing on the world stage but in terms of the items we're going to be listening to him his speech and in many other speec

on behalf of the general assembly, i have the honor to welcome to the united nations, his excellency, president of the republic of turkey, and invite him to address the assembly. [applause] president erdogan: honorable president, honorable secretary-general, distinguished heads of state and government, iteemed delegates, i agree -- greet you with respect on behalf of my own self and my country. i would like to thank mr. peter thompson for his successful work over the past year as he was the president of the 71st general assembly. -- the 71st session of the un's general assembly. i would also like to congratulate his successor. i hope this year's session of the general assembly convening with the theme of focusing on people, striving for peace and a decent life for all will bring goodness to all the world's people. honorable president, esteem unfortunately global peace and stability have regressed further since our meeting last year. we continue to see the ugly face of terrorism and war, in different corners of the world. who are fed by the averment of conflict, continue their acts, sp

ladies and gentlemen, i wish at the outset to congratulate your election to the presidency of the general assembly and secretary-general guterres's gutierrez's election to this body. r hisish him success fo responsibilities. four months ago, over 41 million people constituting 73 percent of iran's total eligible voters came to the polls in the country's 12 national election and once again expressed confidence in my platform. which calls for moderation and respect for human rights and prosperity and economic revitalization at home and constructive engagement around the world. the result manifested the maturity of an electorate that has experienced free and democratic governance for only four decades. this was not merely a vote for a president, but a huge political investment by our population, a resilient people who truly constitute our most reliable assets. human and citizens rights, along justice inest for islamic values, have constituted the most pivotal demands of the iranian people in over 150 years of struggle, and particularly in the islamic revolution of 1979. in its first term, while pursu

general assembly. however, we have seen in these world gatherings, not only in europe, but now here in the united states, that that is not going to affect this president's language. what do you make of rocket man based on that context? >> well, it's interesting because there was never any question that north korea was going to be the number one topic on leaders' minds heading into the u.n. general assembly this week that president trump is tweeting with b it the day before he heads to new york for the summit is not entirely surprising. the president is fond of applying nicknames to all of his opponents, in the primaries and once he's become president to his political opponents in congress. but clearly, that's not the kind of language leaders want from president trump. they'll be looking for clarity on the administration's policy when it comes to north korea. because on one hand, you have nikki haley, ambassador to the u.n., calling these the toughest measures imposed against north korea and then presid

president of the general assembly. allow me at the outset to congratulate you for assuming the presidency of the 72nd session of the united nations general assembly. inish you all the success carrying out your duties. i also seize this opportunity to express the utmost appreciation to mr. peter thompson, the president of the 71st session of the general assembly who has most ably overseeing the work of the session. mr. president, every time we meet at this august body we returned to the hopes and whomations of the people we are honored to represent and serve. to provide them with peace and development. to us toations look up realize their dreams for a decent life within a fair international order. a global order that can face challenges such as climate change natural disasters disease and epidemics as well as other man-made crises such as wars terrorism and the huge discrepancies in the distribution of resources and development opportunities. it is evident that the principles of the united nations are still valid as a b

general assembly the u.s. president is likely to highlight threats posed by north korea and iraq. more violence in syria warplanes bomb a school and a hospital in it live province. and caribbean islands prepare for yet another hurricane as the category five makes landfall. after weeks of international condemnation the me in mali the un suchi has addressed the plight of the country's range of muslims in her first national speech on the crisis over the past three weeks now more than four hundred thousand have escaped violence spot by a military crackdown in the state of rakhine speaking to military officers and foreign dignitaries mr chief refused to criticize the army and the in-law which many ranger have accused of murder rape and burning their villages. it is not the intention of government to apportion blame to gauge responsibility we condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence we are committed to the restoration of stability and rule of law through up this to. the united nations is calling the violence a quote textbook example of ethnic cleansing but one son suchi

please escort his excellency. >> on behalf of the general assembly, i have the honor to welcome to the united nations, his excellency, hassan rouhani, president of the islamic republic of iran, and invite him to address the assembly. pres. rouhani: in the name of god, the compassionate, the merciful. mr. president, mr. secretary-general, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, i wish, at the outset, to congratulate your election to the presidency of the general assembly and secretary-general guterres' election to this high office and wish him every success in his crucial responsibilities. four months ago, over 41 million people, constituting 73% of iran's total eligible voters, came to the polls in the country's 12th presidential election and once again expressed confidence in my platform. which calls for moderation and respect for human rights and prosperity and economic revitalization at home and constructive engagement around the world. the result manifested the maturity of the electorate in a society that has experienced free and democratic governance for only four decades. this was no

general assembly now and the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. insists donald trump does not want a war with north korea remember that provocative speech to the u.n. on tuesday with the u.s. president threatened to destroy north korea if america was attacked he also called iran a rogue station accused of supporting terrorists james with more now from the united nations. donald trump is the thirteenth u.s. president to come here to address the u.n. and with the north korea crisis to tear orating he knew the world would be hanging on his every word the message is with these two messages coming together but once he headed to the general assembly chamber he's excellent donald trump he had a very different message delivering a speech that astonished many diplomats by including an unprecedented threat to annihilate another u.n. member state the united states has great strength and patients but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies we will have no choice but to turn only destroy north korea rocket man is on a suicide mission for himself and for

general assembly of the u.s. yes some of them have resorted to colorful and creative and often controversial ways of grabbing attention. every nation in this chamber has responsibility yesterday the devil came here. right here. right here. and it smells of sulfur still today. this is a fuse. the sky what they should be no borders up here we only horizons one as an airline we don't believe in boundaries we believe in bringing people together the world's better that way. it is a right football of us to go where we need to go with to feel with things we want to feel. to see the people we want to see. that's why we'll continue to fly the skies providing you with everything we can and treating everyone how they deserve to be treated we do this because we know that travel goes beyond borders and prejudice all the travel teaches compassion the travel is a necessity. the travel is a right for. remember that this world is full of ours to explore. and it's a strange thing for us to be a part. of our ways going places toget

general assembly. here today are national security r mcmaster, and u.n. ambassador to the united nations, nikki haley. i will be up afterwards to answer questions, unless you guys want to give me a free pass since it is friday. [laughter] general mcmaster: good afternoon, everyone. the united states stands in solidarity with the people of the united kingdom and france. withll continue to work our partners to prevent attacks. the united states remains committed to defeating terrorist organizations and their evil ideology. the president has been unambiguous, energizing our "defeat isis" campaign, and calling on majority muslim nations to end terrorism, and and financing of terrorism organizations. we will always stand with countries around the world. i want to turn to president trump's trip next week to the 72nd united nations general assembly. willresident's message emphasize three goals, to all nations who will beget other there. first, to promote peace read second, to promote prosperity. and third, to

general assembly this week. because most of the world got on board with this agreement that the u.s. lechltd nd. trump's position seems to be the same as it was in june other than this bit of a blip. he may have another issue to address in terms evof climate again. >> there's this issue. a rumor about a tweak. there's also the talks the president had with democrats about daca, which came to the surprise of his own party. so we've seen more ideological advisers of the president leave the white house. is this a sign, brian that perhaps more traditional republicans are gaining some ground here? >> i don't think so. i think trump is still governing like a republican, but he's still an impulsive person. i don't think he's changed draw mat cla matically. i think his signaling that he is willing to work on something, like daca, just shows that can he read a poll. so i don't think that we've seen some new and totally different trump so far, and i think that the world, going into the general assembly is really worried ab

and general assembly where nations pledge actions for word peace and mutual prosperity people i make the following points very clear to north korea and the international community we do not desire collapse of north korea will not seek reunification by absorptions or artificial means. if north korea makes a decisions even now to stand on the right side of history we are ready to assist north korea together with the international community. north korea should acknowledge all this era both facts as soon as possible. it must immediately is seen as making reckless jewesses that could lead to its own eyes all asians and downfall and choose the path of dialogue. i urge north korea to abandon its hostile policies against other countries and give up its nuclear weapons program in a very viable and irreversible way in. the efforts of the international community should also be father strengthened it has to strongly and sternly respond until north korea gives up its nuclear program of its own accord. all nations must implement the un security council sanction resolutions and seek new measures in

general assembly in new york we know that the president.has just finished speaking and next up it is due to be the a man tom had been how much. he's now getting up and about to take his place at the podium. monitor him in the name of god gracious most masterful and honorable audience it gives me great pleasure to congratulate exacts and see mr america's love life strike and its uming the presidency of the seventy second session of the general assembly wishing him every success in his mission. and i wish also to express my appreciation to his excellency mr peter thomson for his valuable efforts in managing the affairs of the seventy thousand session of the general assembly in i take this opportunity to commend the efforts of these excellence of the secretary general mr antonio get terrorists to strengthen the role of the united nations mr president mentoring at the regional and international peace and security is a priority in the state of qatar as foreign policy whose principles and practices are based on the united nations charter and the

i invite him to address the general assembly. >> members of the general assembly, ladies and gentlemen let me start by expressing portugal's condolences and solidarity to the people of mexico for yesterday's violent tragedy. to congratulate you mr. president on your election. i welcome the priorities that you have established, portugal fully supports a agenda centered on the right that we all have to a dignified life on the sustainable planet. i also wish to express a word of appreciation to your continued success if we must readily acknowledged. i have been deeply moved today by the people's assembly in the portuguese the first secretary-general of the united nations. i solemnly swear portugal's commitment to the founded onons international law and the principles and values of this. your priorities are the same as ours. solidarity greater and ending the suffering of human life and building peace and prosperity. as well as making united nations more effective and to adapt to a ever-changing world. we welcome the support of dynamism that you have shown startedom this debt was so that th

it's obvious the general assembly, no friend of the united states and most of of the seats of the generalembly, they had to take note. and i think this president is standing tall right now on the world stage. >> the thing those countries in that audience today, what they need to hear is where the united states stands. what is the united states' position on the major threats, the global peace and security today. coming out of that hall, they have absolutely no lack of clarity on exactly where this president stands on the primary challenges that threaten the united states and the rest of the world. lou: to follow on your point. i would like for you to think about how much the national vast left-wing national media chewed around in their op-ed pages and foreign policy reporting about what is the obama doctrine. and that discussion was going on until the very last day he served in washington. this president 8 months into the job has defined the doctrine of his foreign policy. the trump doctrine is crisp, clear, certain and there should be no ambiguity in the minds of anyone, the general assem

general assembly the u.s. president and the end here of qatar shaken been how matter of timing met to discuss the gulf crisis the emir described katherine's relationship with the u.s. as very strong earlier in his address to the u.n. general assembly the emir renewed his call for unconditional dialogue to end the blockade on his country president travel says he believes the blockade will be resolved quick. break now and the situation with trying to solve a problem in the middle east and i think. it will be solved pretty quickly. me and mars' leader and son suchi may have decided to skip the un general assembly but she did finally make her first national speech on the violence against the ranger over the past three weeks more than four hundred thousand have escaped on rest sparked by a military crackdown in iraq and state scott high the reports now from the capital of myanmar after intense pressure on song suchi finally address the real hinge a refugee crisis but in here most anticipated speech since becoming my

to hear what he has to say -- the general assembly. they are all anxious to hear what he has to say. we have three important events. president will host the u.n. reform of it. we have a massive reform package looked at by the secretary-general, that streamlines not just the processes, but the budget. moremakes the u.n. much effective. we basically have the president headlining a u.n. reform effort, which would support the secretary general. the impressive part, we asked other countries to sign on for reform, and 120 have signed on and will be in attendance. the vice president will be doing two very important briefings, one on human rights council. now more than ever, human rights matters. we say all the time, and government doesn't take care of its people. that will change. we have seen that in multiple places, which is why the human rights council needs to be affected. we have offered reform. think the vice president will support it, and discuss why it is needed. will do is on he peacekeeping. in the last several months, we have taken

through president trump's leadership at the united nation general assembly as well. he will be promoting peace. he will be promoting prosperity and promoting sovereignty and accountability. >> what does the administration mean when it talks about sovereignty? joining me is margaret who is bloomberg's senior white house correspondent and michael allen who served for years and the staff director for the house intelligence committee and affairs analyst david rode and news director for the new yorker. david, you first. what is meant behind kellyanne conway and hr mcmaster using the word sovereignty? >> it's clear what the talking points are. i think it's again a play to his domestic base. sovereignty to an american audience at the un plays on this idea that agreements are bad for the united states and we are being taken advantage of by the peace accord punishes us and doesn't help us. they are sounding the same note that helps them with the base and it said for the rest of the world we are not interested in the word partnership. that's the message here. >> so michael, is

general assembly for secretary general guttierez. >> moos dang >> most dangerous crisis is the nuclear risk. >> donald trump has made the u.n. unexpectedly relevant. we thought that trump would trash the organization, but his single biggest foreign policy priority containing north korea is being handled right here in the security council. >> reporter: trump will also call for more he reform of the u.n., unclear if he again decommadhands changing of the marble. richard roth, cnn. >>> a russian attack injured members of the u.s. backed syrian forces. the strike hit the rebel group near the former isis stronghold. both russian troops and coalition forces are trying to push isis fighters out of that ordinary. it is not a coordinated effort as the u.s. backed forces who want to overthrow the syrian president bashar al assad. hamas is paving the way for possible reconciliation between the west bank and gaza. very important story, we'll explain to you right after the break. >>> a story just in, the palestinian group hamas says it is ready to dissolve the committee that rules gaza and hold gen

>> more speeches from the un's general assembly. we will hear from us on rouhani -- rouhani and shinzo abe. first, theresa may. this is more than one hour. i have great pleasure welcoming her excellency theresa may, prime minister of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. i invite her to address the general assembly. prime minister may: i would like to begin by expressing my sincere condolences to the government and people of mexico, following the devastating earthquake. i want to reiterate my sump of these to those affected by the recent hurricanes in the caribbean. our thoughts are with them all at this time. as we meet at this general assembly, we faced challenges that go right to the heart of who we are as nations, challenges that test our values, our vision, and ours all to defend the rules and standards that underpin the security and prosperity of our fellow citizens. speech herein my last year, many of these challenges do not recognize or respect geographical boundaries. i think of course of the terrorism t

general assembly. the president's down front and center in the picture on the front page of the "wall street journal." getting your thoughtos any topic, it can be the president's u.n. address or others. iris in oakland, california, line for democrats. iris, go ahead. caller: i'm just hoping, i spoke with the city council in oakland regarding the homeless people, people living on the street necessary oakland and all over the world, all over the country. i'm hoping somebody will come up with something other than encampment for homeless people and other than stending taxpayer money, $90,000 i've heard in oakland and not accomplishing anything. i'm hoping somebody somewhere will come up with a good idea how to address this. maybe affordable housing. host: what is your good idea iris? affordable house something caller: my good idea is affordable housing for homeless people and also a lot of people on the street because they can't apply for social security because if you have a felony, change felonys to misd

i'm calling on the secretary-general to make this the theme of next year's general assembly and use this to harness the efforts of governments, the private sector, and civil society, so we can truly strike the generational blow against this vile evil in our world. we must strike the balance our peopletecting and protecting their freedoms. we must always guard against those who would use the fight against terrorism as a cover for oppression and the violation of human rights. call on the burmese authorities to put an end to the violence, allow humanitarian access and fully implement the anon recommendations. we can strengthen their ability to deliver for the people we serve, protect the vulnerable and fight injustice. we can multiply the effect of our individual commitment through the convening power and spending power, through the economies of scale it can break him of the standards of consent, the more leadership it can harness, and the legitimacy it can confer. multilateralism can only reflect the shared values. the commitments they are prepared to make. it is strong nations the form st

the fourth meeting of the general assembly is called to order. thethe assembly will hear an address -- the assembly will by the president of the republic of nigeria. [applause] on behalf of the general assembly, i have the honor to welcome to the united nations and invite johnson her to address the assembly. >> mr. secretary general, heads of state, ladies and gentlemen. is being convened at a time of historic transition in liberia and during a period of acute challenges to our global order. today, we see the effects of climate change, the violence of terrorism, the risks and indignation of migration, and the nuclear escalation on the caribbean select -- peninsula. it time for the youthful -- it is time for the youthful publishing to have the brighter future. mr. secretary-general, i congratulate you on your collection. your progressive and creative leadership shows us of your commitment and action to reform the united nations for increased efficiency, better coordination, by 2021 at parity the senior leadership level. we are pleased. i congratula

general assembly and many of them were quite astonished and happy to see the german foreign minister here only a few days before the german election so the speech went down pretty well and the reason for that might be what you just said that in the he's an address the german foreign minister tried to set a sort of counterpoint to mr trump's message to the you and general assembly saying that putting your country first cannot solve any problems it can only lead to more conflicts and less prosperity and stressing that germany had experienced that that germany has learned from its history that it's international and he wrote responsibility first that. helped germany become a world see and respected nations all right so gabrielle in addition to those comments also tried to save the nuclear deal with iran want to let's take a listen to what exactly he had is that this is this year it is more important than that the architecture for arms control does not. exist existing treaties must not be called into question. just goes especially for the nuclear agreement with iran. was it what do you t

general assembly u.s. president has denied reports that he warned gulf states against taking military action against qatar earlier in a speech to the u.n. qataris and their denounce the blockade and call for talks correspondent rahsaan jordan has more. the america. dani used his address to the un general assembly to issue a complaint the g.c.c. political and economic blockade against his country is based on lies misunderstandings and made up news reports picked up around the region earlier in the year i think that i don't i think the crime was deliberately committed from a political advantage and was followed by a list of political debate haitians which contracting on sovereignty and cost worldwide astonishment and even the emir said he was ready and willing to negotiate an end to the crisis now in its fourth month during a courtesy call the u.s. president offered his encouragement to wait now in the situation with trying to solve a problem in the middle east and i think it is. the way it will be. pretty q

general assembly another leader addressing the gathering on tuesday was. denounced the blockade of his country the mayor also met with the u.s. president has denied reports he warned the blockading states not to take military action against u.n. correspondent robin jordan has more. the america son. dhani used his address to the un general assembly to issue a complaint the g.c.c. political and economic blockade against his country is based on lies misunderstandings and made up news reports picked up around the region earlier in the year i think that i don't i think the crime was deliberately committed for political ends and was followed by a list of political debate haitians which contracting on sovereignty and cost worldwide astonishing and even so the emir said he was ready and willing to negotiate an end to the crisis now in its fourth month during a courtesy call the u.s. president offered his encouragement right now in a situation where we're trying to solve a problem in the middle east and i think we did it. pretty quickly trump said something similar

he did so during his debut speech to the un general assembly. here's some of it. the secretary—general and his call for the united nations to focus more on people and less on bureaucracy. we seek a united nations that regains the trust of the people around the world in order to achieve this the united nations must hold every level of management accountable, protect whistle—blowers and focus on results rather than on process. to honour the people of our nations we must ensure that no one and no member state shoulders a disproportionate share of the burden. that is militarily or financially. next this is the un secretary general also talking earlier. our shared objective is a 21st—ce ntu ry our shared objective is a 21st—century un focused not on people less on process. more on delivery, less on bureaucracy. we know that the true test of reform will not be measured in words in new york or world capitals it will be measured through tangible results in the lives of the people we serve and the lives of the people we serve and the trust of those who support our work thr

to congratulate your a collection to the presidency of the general assembly and secretary general terrorists election to this high office. and wish him every success in his crucial responsibilities. four months ago over. forty one million people that eat all instituting seventy three percent of iran's total eligible voters came to the polls in that country's. presidential election and once again expressed confidence. in my platform you. know. which calls for moderation and respect for human rights and prosperity. and economic revitalization at home. and constructive engagement. around the world. how is. it that. their vote manifested the maturity of the electorate in a society. that has experienced free and democratic governance for four decades. this and was not merely a vote for a president but. but a huge political investment by our population. a resilient people who truly constitute our most if we liable asset. human and citizens rights going along with the quest for justice and islamic values have constituted the most pivotal demands of the iranian people in over one hundred and fifty y

general assembly. many of them were quite astonished and happy to see me german foreign minister here, only a few days before the german election. the reason for that speech going down well might be because he tried to set a counterpoint to mr. trump's message to the u.n. general assembly, saying that putting your country first cannot solve any problems and only lead to more conflicts and less prosperity. germany had experienced that and learn from its history. it's international and european responsibility first that helps germany become a respected nation. >> in addition to those comments, he also tried to save the nuclear deal with iran. let us take a listen. >> it is more important than ever that the architecture for arms control does not crumble. existing treaties must not be called into question. this goes especially for the nuclear agreement with iran. >> what you think? did he manage to position himself as a strong leader for europe and the world? >> he has a strong case. there is nobody who do

president on day two of the general assembly meeting. president trump won't be in the u.n. building in the course of the day but he's going to be very busy he's got a series of bilateral meetings including the king of jordan abdullah the palestinian leader mahmoud abbas and the egyptian president fattah el-sisi clearly from this list of meetings he is likely to be discussing that peace plan that he's made a centerpiece of the trump administration an attempt to put clothes on a skeleton after assessing a long dormant peace process but this is between other meetings at lunch time he'll be holding a meeting with african leaders and after that a meeting with the british prime minister to raise the may now that's likely to be a somewhat awkward meeting she's likely to speak sharply about his threats to unilaterally tear up the iran plan something that her and her european allies are deeply concerned about also in the course of the day we will be hearing from iranian president hassan rouhani who's likely to respond sharply to the content of president trump's address controversial

general assembly donald trump said he destroyed the country if it threatens the u.s. or its allies he also had strong words for iran accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and destabilizing the region. hurrican maria is showing no signs of weakening as it closes in on the u.s. territory of puerto rico with winds of up to two hundred seventy kilometers an hour forecasters say it's likely to remain at a category five storm until after it makes landfall on the southeast coast later on weapons day it has already torn through the french on into guadalupe and dominique up where of course a lot of damage maria is the second maximum strength atlantic storm system of the season after irma swept through the caribbean earlier this month puerto rico's governor is warning the hurrican could hit with a force not seen on the island for several generations and agalloch is there. as hurricane maria bore down on the caribbean island of dominate its prime minister said we did not look out maria hit as a category five with sustained winds of two hundred sixty kilometers per hour mudslides a

general assembly speech. thank you for having me the american president in his first speech in the united nations try to have two parts in his speech on one party tried to talk about harmony and sovereignty but in this second part event in contradiction to the first part of his speech invade she threatened and said the. event here i'm just so i north korea but he has some part against iran that the question that why he wants to. go harsh against iran when it's constantly acadia the reason is that the american president president seems to have another session with on doing everything. merican president barack obama has done so the nuclear deal is one of the things which was achieved brings the past administration so i think he wants to do that as well this second point that he wants to do you read in the clear the illusion that he wants to put pressure on iran by saying that he will be certify iran's come flying stay in the to the nuclear deal pass it to the congress in this way he wants to put pressure on ira

[applause] on behalf of the general assembly, i have the honor to welcome to the united nations , president of the republic of turkey, and invite him to address the assembly. president erdogan: honor of president, distinguished heads government, i greet you with respect on behalf of my own self and my country. i would like to thank mr. peter thompson for his successful work over the past year as he was the president of the 71st general assembly. congratulate -- who is taken over the presidency of the general assembly this year. 's sessions year convening with the theme of focusing on people, striving for peace and a decent life for all will bring goodness to all the world's people. president, esteem unfortunately global peace and stability have regressed further since our meeting last year. we continue to see the ugly face in differentand corners of the world. terrorists fed by the environment of conflict continue s, spreading them across different regions. we are observing the violent with animositye against islam. reversing this negative outlook would be to engage in a sincere cooperation

and mr quite chairs on his first general assembly. as secretary general. i. was on my country sort of day to day and corp. you indeed need the cooperation of all member states as we. are in extraordinary trouble and dangerous times. let me also thank former secretary general was to bring ki-moon for his service to the united nations and with human peaceful retirement. mr president. has witnessed many far reaching developments some of the most significant events include the iran nuclear deal. the paris climate change and agreement and of grave concern is the north korean nuclear crisis. mr president i must also commend the united nations role in helping to settle some of those of innocent civilians caught in the computers in syria. iraq and afghanistan. in particular we must collectively saying the government of the federal republic of germany. and the commendable leadership of chancellor angela merkel. and the governments of italy greece and turkey assisting hundreds of thousands of refugees. in exemplary show of solidarity the intentional community came toge

needing urgent attention at the united nations you may know the united nations is holding its general assembly this week an army led crackdown has driven more than four hundred thousand of the minority muslim group into bangladesh triggering a major humanitarian emergency earlier un secretary general antonio would test address the crisis at the general assembly let's have a listen to what he had to say we're going to have to listen to what he had to say in just a moment but let's first go to me and mark where de facto leader on songs eugene has broken her silence on the refugee crisis see cheez national address was highly anticipated she's faced intense criticism for remaining silent on what the u.n. calls ethnic cleansing there has been much concern around the world with a god to the situation in the kind it is not the intention of the men law government to apportion blame or to ethnic gauge responsibility we condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence we are committed to the restoration of peace stability and rule of law throughout the state. since the fifth of september there

[applause] >> on behalf of the general assembly, i wish to thank the president of the republic of turkey. right i regret you stay seated. -- i request you stay seated. >> of the new united nations general secretary addressed of the body for the first time tuesday at the opening of the general assembly. he focused the majority of his remarks on the growing tensions with the north korean government. this is 25 minutes. >> good morning. the third general meeting of the general assembly is called to order. in accordance with the decision taken 15 september 2017, the general assembly will hear a presentation by the secretary-general and his report on the work of the organization, and agenda item 110. i now give the floor to the secretary-general of the united nations, his excellency antonio guterres. mr. guterres: mr. president and the general assembly, distinguished governments, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, i think you've really trust you have placed in me to serve the world's people. we the people and the united nations facing great challenge. gentlemen, i think you've really trust y

general assembly.and three days of mourning i've been declared in mexico were at least two hundred thirty people have been killed in the worst earthquake to hit the country in thirty years rescuers pulled one survivor from the rubble after being trapped for more than thirty six hours. thousands of people are holding a rally in the yemeni capital sana'a it marks the third anniversary of the hoose the rebels takeover of that city on wednesday a top leader accuse the west and its allies of causing chaos in the country. as we said the immoralities are the front for the americans and today they're stealing yemen's natural gas despite the suffering of the yemeni people in both sana and people are suffering from issues related to both natural gas and petrol either in not being able to find it or not being able to benefit from its wealth in all of this the yemeni people are not the ones who benefit the iraqi government has announced a new offensive against isis forces have started to advance on the group's str

general assembly. well you know i mean the general assembly is is a gathering of all member states the opening is happening is happening every every year in september and. you know each and every member state is. presenting its policy and. the damage is not to the general assembly as such is to. to each of those countries and to a de international community the general assembly itself has a reputation for being a center of negotiation and finding diplomatic solutions to situations do you think that the pretty much on precedented tones of the speeches that we've heard from north korea and from the u.s. are going to change that are we going to see the face of the u.n. g.a. in the future move on and change and become different no i don't think so i mean i actually the real negotiations are happening in the security council that passed a series of sanctions against north korea. the general assembly is just. the assembly. member states of the u.n. but the real negotiations are happening in the security coun

general assembly. and this is al jazeera live from doha also coming up strong aftershocks around mexico city slow down search and rescue efforts after tuesday's earthquake germany's main candidates wrap up their election campaigns ahead of sunday's vote. spain's government takes control of catalonia is police the latest move and its efforts to stop an independence referendum. are being more angry words of the united nations general assembly this time from north korea its foreign minister says u.s. president donald trump is remarks calling kim jong un a rocket. and reversible mistake the comments happened the same day u.s. long range bombers flew along the north coastline in a show of force and a magnitude three point four earthquake has been detected close to north korea's nuclear test site it's not thought it was another weapons test our diplomatic editor james bass has the latest from the united nations democratic people's republic of korea this was the podium with. president trump threatening to tot

reform says he attends his first general assembly and criticizes the global body for not living up to his potential. the united states asks me and mar to end its military operation in a kind state which has cost hundreds of thousands of ranger muslims from their homes. in iraq and vow to hold an independence referendum despite a supreme court order suspending the boat. and out of isolation a nasa research team emerges from an eight month simulation of life on mars. u.s. president donald trump has made his debut at the united nations an organization he's slated in the past pretty clearly repeated his previous criticism saying that the world body is not living up to its potential because of bureaucracy as well as mismanagement but this time he's promised that the u.s. would help reform the united nations to make it stronger and more effective our diplomatic editor james bays reports now from new york. diplomats were wary about this trumps first trip to the united nations as president. trump has railed against the u.n. many times in the past suggesting it's inefficient and bloated at tim

general assembly during the george w. bush administration he was also senior adviser to the presidential campaigns a bit romney and scott walker and he's the author of while america slept restoring american leadership to a world in crisis he joins me here in los angeles what do you make of all this well good to be with you on a happy new year as well and look i thought the president gave a very hard hitting speech at the u.n. i think it's one of the best speeches of his presidency frankly he came in and did three things that i as a former representative of the at the u.n. who sat in those chairs and listen to other world leaders a he complimented the u.n. on things that.

the president of the united nations general assembly ladies and gentlemen. peace be upon you. twenty four years have passed since the signing of the most low accords an interim agreement that set a five year period for bringing an end to the israeli occupation granting hope to the palestinian people that they would soon achieve independence with then their state and achieve peace between palestinians and israelis. and what is left of this hope today. president. ladies and gentlemen. we recognize the state of israel on the nine hundred sixty seven borders. but israel is continues to refuse a tool recognize these borders. has brought into question their mutual recognition. we signed in all slow nineteen ninety three. and since my speech before your august assembly. last year. when i appealed for. twenty seven thousand to be the year for ending the israeli occupation of the territory of the state of palestine. the israeli government has relentlessly pursued its settlement campaign on our land in contravention of all international conventions and the relevant resume on the questio