election, the first since the ouster of the hosni mubarak regime last year. egyptians are watching intensely as the election approaches. the country has never had a free and fair presidential poll. young people, who played a key pole in ousting the mubarak regime are at the forefront of efforts to spread the word about democracy. nhk world's satoro aoyama has the story. >> reporter: every day, 25-year-old lawyer mostafa sharara tells people about the elections and the candidates who will be running. >> translator: which candidate is most suited for the position of president? why do you back him? >> translator: i value his campaign pledges. >> reporter: demonstrations against the regime of president hosni mubarak erupted in january of last year.

the switch was against hosni mubarak. in the midst of a revolution, that is clearly what is going on. it did not happen out of the blue. it happened over the evolution of revolution. at the beginning, people were saying this is a great military, this is descending the revolution. there were some gains for a short time, that is over now. what does that mean? here is another nuance. egypt is a country of institutions. egypt is not going to let go of its military, it is not going to give up its military establishment. it cares very much about its military establishment. its military plays an important role. the question is how the nuance or how to distinguish between the guardian of the country and the generals that are associated with [inaudible] and those who cannot associate with the military change. that is where the egyptians are dabbling. how to make sure they guard their military establishment. they need that in the future for their own sovereignty. at the same time, being able to move a young and put the generals bac

among them, the last prime minister under hosni mubarak.nly two days ago, he had been barred from standing. he is seen as one of the top contenders for next month's vote and can expect support from secular voters, as can the man who served as foreign minister under mubarak. both have ties to the military and the ousted mubarak regime, which are seen as a handicap. on the other side is the rival islamist camp. another candidate being watched is the former member of the muslim brotherhood who was expelled from the crew. he also appeals to secular supporters. both are seen as moderates but are vying for votes from the more radical solophists. their candidate was disqualified because his mother has a u.s. passport. so far, the race for the presidential palace looks open. egyptians do not know exactly what they are looking for. the country is still waiting for a new constitution, which will spell out what powers the new president will exercise. >> a german pharmaceuticals giant says it is increasingly confident about its business after a strong

the switch was against hosni mubarak. in the midst of a revolution, that is clearly what is going on. it did not happen out of the blue. it happened over the evolution of revolution. at the beginning, people were saying this is a great military, this is descending the revolution. there were some gains for a short time, that is over now. what does that mean? here is another nuance. egypt is a country of institutions. egypt is not going to let go of its military, it is not going to give up its military establishment. it cares very much about its military establishment. its military plays an important role. the question is how the nuance or how to distinguish between the guardian of the country and the generals that are associated with [inaudible] and those who cannot associate with the military change. that is where the egyptians are dabbling. how to make sure they guard their military establishment. they need that in the future for their own sovereignty. at the same time, being able to move a young and put the generals bac

twenty hopefuls have now one hundred in babycakes hands to run for the vacant seat left by ousted hosni mubarak . who calls the case a bigger groups of the history most raises and violence to bring the alleged russian arms dealer told us if the us court has sentenced him to twenty five years for conspiring to kill americans. you're watching all season very clever of you hello and welcome to the program the u.n. bad speech plan for syria could bend hours ahead of a ceasefire deadline the rebels have refused to give damascus any guarantees they will lay down arms before the government troops pull back our middle east correspondent it was clear detonator. the commander of the rebel free syrian army has indicated that he will not give any kind of written guarantees that he plans to mate on arms and this is just hours after the syrians who are adequate support such explanations what the syrian regime is often for is confirmation that the rebels will lay down arms before they with cool they tense and they couldn't some population centers now this does threaten to derail the peace process just two day

presidential hopefuls have submitted their applications to fight it out for the vacated seat of hosni mubarak. and moscow vows the six to secure the return of victor boot after a u.s. judge said this is the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to kill americans. and. eleven pm in moscow i match reza good to have you with us here on r t our top story the u.n. backed peace plan for syria could be in deadlock hours ahead of a ceasefire deadline rebels have refused to give damascus guarantees they'll lay down arms before the government troops pull back our middle east correspondent paula sneer has the latest. c'mon the role of the rebel free syrian army has indicated that he will not give any kind of guarantees that he plans to mate on arms and this is just always after the serious look forward of a crazed school such explanations what the syrian regime is awesome for is confirmation that the rebels will lay down arms before they with cool they tense and the troops from population centers and all this does threaten to derail the peace persis just two days before the

presidential hopefuls have now submitted their applications to fight it out for the vacated seat of hosni mubarak. at moscow valves to secure the return of victor boot that's after a u.s. judge sentenced the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to think of conspiring rather to kill americans. for the stories that made headlines this week you're watching the weekly with me rory soon shy the u.n. backed peace plan for syria could be in that block just days ahead of a ceasefire deadline the rebels have refused to give the mask loose any guarantees they will lay down arms when the government troops withdraw our middle east correspondent paula slayer house the latest. the commander of the rebel free syrian army has indicated that he will not give any kind of guarantees that he plans to mate on arms and this is just always after the syrians look forward at a crazed force such explanations what the syrian regime is often for is written confirmation that the rebels when they down on speak with cool they tense and the troops some population centers now this does placement to

presidential hopefuls have now submitted their applications to fight it out for the vacated seat of hosni mubarak. and moscow valves to secure the return of victor that's after a u.s. judge sentenced the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to kill americans. but the stories that made headlines this week you're watching the weekly with me wrong reception the u.n. backed peace plan for syria is in jeopardy just days ahead of a ceasefire deadline to mask says it went on the right side of the deal to stand down the military unless the armed opposition provides guarantees that it will follow suit however the free syrian army is refusing to meet the regime's demand our middle east correspondent paula has the latest. this follows last week's understanding that the syrian regime was prepared to accept a cease fire put forward according to the former u.n. chief kofi annan and according to that cease fire comes this choose day the masses will withdraw all its troops from the major cities and then it will be up to the opposition to meet a final deadline of six a in. which the

from syria to egypt, where more than one year after hosni mubarak was removed from power, the bid to succeed him is still creating tension. muslim brotherhood has warned of renewed turmoil in the country if the country's former spy chief manages to win the top post. >> light applause -- polie applause for the muslim brotherhood's official -- polite applause for the muslim brotherhood's official presidential candidate. inevitably, journalists question a last-minute entry of the former intelligence chief. this could bring egyptians back out on the streets. >> we strongly reject the attempt to have the former regime represented in the person of suileiman -- suleiman. it is an insult to the egyptian people. >> yet mr. suleiman has supporters. the crowd turned out to greet him as he handed in his registration papers. this long-time associate of the ousted president, hosni mubarak, has promised to restore security and stability. the currency has had death threats from the blows and brotherhood -- he claimed that he has had that threat from the muslim brotherhood -- had death threats from t

the first since the ouster of the hosni mubarak regime last year. the country has never had a free and fair presidential poll. now young people who played a key role in ousting the mubarak regime are at the forefront of efforts to spread the word about democracy. nhk world has the story. >> reporter: every day, 25-year-old lawyer mustafa, hits the streets. he's the leader of a volunteer group formed last year to tell people about the elections and the candidates who will be running. >> translator: which candidate is most suited for the position of president? why do you back him? >> translator: i value his campaign pledges. >> reporter: demonstrations against the regime of president hosni mubarak erupted in january of last year. over the following month, there were fierce clashes with security forces and many casualties. every day, he joined in the demonstrations in tahrir square. in the heart of cairo. now he works to support the victims of the harsh government crackdown during the upheaval. after a year after the mubarak regime was ousted, families

very unlike the time of hosni mubarak. you would not see what you see now with the ngos among which is a slap in the face. especially at a time when egyptians need assistance. it really tells you what they care about in terms of the balance between what they hear in washington and what they hear on the streets of egypt. i was doing a radio show, and there was in it -- there was an egyptian. the white house put out a statement criticizing against protesters. the egyptian journalist was asked what did you think of the u.s. statement? she said i know it was a statement, and i know that the u.s. labored for hours about how to say it. i think it said something about how less relevant the u.s. is. then there is the question of effectiveness. one thing i stressed on this last trip -- and you hear it all the time, it -- many other egyptians believe it. they are convinced that the u.s. is engaged in a conspiracy to weaken, fragment, undermine egypt's power. that was certainly hosni mubarak's thought. today, which are seen on the st

presidential hopefuls have now hundreds of applications for the race to take up this seat led by hosni mubarak who was ousted over a year ago the muslim brotherhood the most awful political group that's fielded a kind that despite the previous pledges pledges not to do so triggering fears of pushing the country on a strict islamic try. and moscow calls the case of bix to boost his promotion raise it and vows to bring the damaged russian arms dealer home that sound check if you are scored ascensions the businessman to transcribe is all conspiring to kill americans. next we asked the former head of the european central bank is franco true shea how criseyde hero might escape the cycle of cuts and bailouts. well today we're joined by. now he's the chairman of the group of thirty a panel of a former central bankers finance ministers and academics and he's no stranger to weaving through financial crises having served as the chief of the european central bank from two thousand and three to two thousand and eleven leaving the post in a cover last year thanks very much i'm a search engine for joining u

applications out of the first round of voting next month several candidates hoping to fill the shoes of hosni mubarak was ousted more than a year ago. and the week's other main news moscow vows to secure the return of victor boot saying his case is politically motivated this after u.s. judge sentenced the russian businessman to twenty five years for bars for conspiring to kill americans. up next we asked the former head of the european central bank john cloud tree shea how crisis hit europe can escape the vicious circle of cuts and bailouts stay with us. well today we're joined by a truck load see shay he's the chairman of the group of thirty a panel of a former central bankers finance ministers and academics and he's no stranger to weaving through financial crises having served as the chief of the european central bank from two thousand and three to two thousand and eleven leaving the post in october last year thanks very much i missed much in shape for joining us today because of it first question would like to know you said at the federal reserve a conference very recently that you think we're sti

may, egypt is due to hold a landmark presidential election, the first since the ouster of the hosni mubarak regime last year. egyptians are watching intensely as the election approaches. the country has never had a free and fair presidential poll. young people, who played a key pole in ousting the mubarak regime are at the forefront of efforts to spread the word about democracy. nhk world's satoro aoyama has the story. >> reporter: every day, 25-year-old lawyer mostafa sharara tells people about the elections and the candidates who will be running. >> translator: which candidate is most suited for the position of president? why do you back him? >> translator: i value his campaign pledges. >> reporter: demonstrations against the regime of president hosni mubarak erupted in january of last year. over the following month there were fierce clashes with security forces, and many casualties. every day, sharara joined in demonstrations in tahrir square in the heart of cairo. now he works to support the victims of the harsh government crackdown during the upheaval. over a year after the mubarak reg

presidential hopefuls are have now hunted a complication for the race to take up the seat left by hosni mubarak was ousted over a year ago the muslim brotherhood the most powerful political group has fielded a country that despite previous pledges not to do so triggering fears of pushing the country on a strict islamic. pass most who calls the case a victim of abuse politically motivated and promised to bring village to russian arms dealer home that's up to you us court sentenced the businessman to twenty five years old as my arithmetic of americans is that. up next we asked sean trish a former head of the european central bank our crisis hit europe might escape the vicious cycle of cuts and i doubts. well today we're joined by example he's the chairman of the group of thirty a panel of a former central bankers finance ministers and academics and he's no stranger to weaving through financial crises having served as the chief of the european central bank from two thousand and three to two thousand and eleven leaving the post in october last year thanks very much so mr fischer for joining us toda

presidential hopefuls have now hundreds of applications for the race to take up this seat led by hosni mubarak was ousted over a year ago the muslim brotherhood the most powerful political group has fielded a counter that despite previous pledges not to do so triggering fears of pushing the country on the streets as logic trying to. pass most who calls the case of because of booze politically motivated and vows to bring delegation russian arms dealer home that some say the us court sentenced the businessman to try to get. up next we asked trish a former head of the european central bank how prices hit europe might escape the vicious cycle of consarned bailouts. well today we're joined by john cloud t. shape he's the chairman of the group of thirty a panel of a former central bankers finance ministers and academics and he's no stranger to weaving through financial crises having served as the chief of the european central bank from two thousand and three to two thousand and eleven leaving the post in october last year thanks very much levasseur for joining us today it's a pleasure but first ques

ahead of the first round of the vote next month several candidates are hoping to fill the shoes of hosni mubarak. more than a year ago. and most of our secure the return of. cases politically motivated that's after a u.s. judge sentenced the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to kill americans. the former head of the european central bank. how crisis hit europe can escape the vicious circle of cuts out. well today we're joined by john quality shea now he's the chairman of the group of thirty a panel of a former central bankers finance ministers and academics i think is no stranger to weaving through financial crises having served as a chief of the european central bank from two thousand and three to two thousand and eleven leaving the post in october last year thanks very much i'm especially for joining us today because of the first question we like to know you said at the federal reserve a conference very recently but you think we're still in a crisis but your successor maya draggy of the e.c.b. said that the worst of the euro crisis is over is the worst really

of the first round of the vote next month several kind of its own hoping to fill the shoes of hosni mubarak it was ousted more than a year ago. and in other news of the week of moscow val's to secure the return of victor boot saying his case is politically motivated. after a u.s. judge sentenced the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to kill americans. and i see we asked the former head of the european central bank. how a crisis hit europe can escape the vicious circle of cuts and bad this is art. well today we're joined by example of three share he's the chairman of the group of thirty a panel of a former central banker stein as ministers and academics and he's no stranger to weaving through financial crises having served as the chief of the european central bank from two thousand and three to two thousand and eleven leading the post in a program last year thanks very much i mr sze for joining us today it took a first question glad to know you said at the federal reserve a conference very recently that you think we're still in a crisis but your successor ma

the muslim brotherhood calls it an insult to the egyptian people as hosni mubarak's former spy chief runs for president. south korea's police chief is resigning over the bungled response to a deprizzly rape and murder. welcome to "bbc world news." i'm adam parsons. also in this program -- a terror suspect says colonel gaddafi's regime sues british intelligence services over their role in his rendition to libya. and the american golfer bubba watson wins the masters after a sudden-death playoff over the south african, louis oosthuizen. >> let's start with some news that has been coming in in the past few moments. those are reports that syrian troops have opened fire on refugee who are trying to cross the border into turkey. i'm hearing that at least five people have been wounded, including turkish nationals. this comes as syria's foreign minister visits russia for key talks on the failing cease-fire. we will be returning to the border between syria and turk toy speak to our correspondent, jonathan head, in the next few minutes. let's look at those other diplomatic occurrences around th

and egypt is preparing to vote for its next leader the first presidential poll since the fall of hosni mubarak scheduled for next month the election has been overshadowed however controversial candidates accused of offering i'll promise us president goals plains of the democracy egyptians fall for is anything but certain the list is long but the choice may be limited with just a little over a month left in for the crucial presidential pulls the complain is off to a start the liberal candidates believe this election is a ploy to intermitting whether the egyptian revolution will sink or swim hold on to date of revolution in the city's transitional period and it's not clear when it will reach its final destination in skills of freedom and social justice haven't been breached yet. moree he looks through committee will have to sift through more than twenty names on the list of those who applied for the country start job but they aren't there once faced with a crucial choice it's. a choice. if you. know there are. some things. you think it's. all you don't really follow and people number of people o

young educated people then you have the second group who are essentially hailing from the camp of hosni mubarak the ousted president who have his former prime minister running for president as well as i'm going to move former foreign minister in egypt but also as the former head of the arab league is also vying for the top job as well as the former head of the intelligence service of egypt almost the only man and finally you have the third group who probably have the loudest the most rowdy supporters in egypt and there are the islamist parties the muslim brotherhood who from the get go from the first days of the revolution said that they're not going to put forth a candidate for the presidential race a year later not only do they hold the majority of seats in the parliament but they're also saying they have also submitted applications for there and there's this party who also have a very staunch very radical islamist person running for it and you finally have a third radical islamist party. which have also put forth their candidate who is actually banned from traveling in france because accordi

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cairo thousands of protesting against the military rulers and one of the biggest rally since hosni mubarak's downfall. clashes between the regime protesters and police in bahrain finally get the attention of the international community as demonstrators threaten days of rage to coincide with a formula one race something i'll be unrest that started at least a year ago but beyond the media's radar if it wasn't for the glamorous sporting event. was reporting this hour china turns its growing might towards because the country's prime minister tours europe seeking support for beijing's membership in the arctic council china's bid to enter the fight for the vast energy resources has alarmed nations i'll be back with another update from fifteen years from now many time a journey to japan as promised in the russian capital must go out dives into oriental culture. hello konichiwa on this week's program we take a look at japanese culture here in the russian capital although it's been a half thousand kilometers away but the muscovites are fascinated by such subjects as our gali asian cuisine and japanes

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but you know we've become powerful for a lot of the alternative hosni mubarak's former prime minister foreign minister and chief of intelligence are hardly a better option as many theory they would return things back to where they were before their evolution. speaks for the first sleep. looking around for they see. just politically with the first it's. so i don't want this played out what i would like to. see. if you. like and thus the much lauded presidential election in egypt may turn out to be just another big disappointment in cairo you know. it's quarter past the hour here in moscow you are with our team and still ahead of you in the program that of reaching up for the stars while the world remembers the historic first manned space journey russia reveals ambitious plans to explore the moon and stay there they can report on the hopes of my flight. to. pick. the. song from things to. these for instance on t.v. don't come. to mission free to critique a should be free to school or church is free from eight years three. three. to three. year old free born just plug in video for your m

ahead of the first round of the vote next month several candidates are hoping to fill the shoes of hosni mubarak who was ousted more than a year ago and car was artie's or been accomplished. you can divide the candidates into essentially three groups the first group are the liberals for those who have the support of mostly the young people then you have the second group who are essentially hailing from the camp of hosni mubarak the ousted president we have his former prime minister running for president as well as a move former foreign minister in egypt but also as the former head of the arab league is also why you put the top job as well as the former head of the intelligence service of egypt and was the lay man and finally how the third group who probably half of loudest the most rowdy supporters in egypt and they are the islamist parties the muslim brotherhood who from the get go from the first days of the revolution said that they're not going to put forth a candidate for the presidential race here leader not only do they hold the majority of seats in the parliament but they're also they hav

nights of warm relations between israel and egypt that were formed under the former president hosni mubarak saying not a popular little it's certainly been a target for resentments recently for the first time egyptians have been debating egypt's relations with israel quite publicly i love the current dollars and the islamists in parliament have found that they're going to uphold international relations because i think it's been a feeling here in cairo a lot of people that you could pass in the run up to the elections be about to see a rocky a period in relations between the two countries those three front currently four presidential spot have placed that they're going to respect the peace deal of the nearly every single one of them has said that they're going to be looking for a closely at the fairness and appropriateness of this very unpopular. sort of first encourage their first discuss the story with oren first correspondent for the jerusalem post joining us on the line live from tel aviv or and both. trying to downplay the situation saying this dispute is purely commercial is there real

presidential hopefuls have now submitted applications to fight it out for the vacated seat of hosni mubarak. and moscow bows to secure the return of victor boot after u.s. judge said this is the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to kill americans. nine pm in moscow i mattress or bring you today's top stories and a look back at the week's news here on r t you run back peace plan for syria could be in deadlock days ahead of a ceasefire deadline rebels refuse to give damascus any guarantees they'll lay down arms before the government troops withdraw our middle east correspondent policy or has the latest. the commander of the rebel free syrian army has indicated that he will not give any kind of written guarantees that he plans to lay down arms and this is just hours after the syrian forward of a crazed force such explanations what the syrian regime is awesome for is written confirmation that the rebels will lay down arms before with tool of a tense and the troops some population centers now this does threaten to derail the peace process just two days before th

presidential hopefuls have submitted their applications to duke it out for the vacated seat of hosni mubarak. rosco values to return values to secure the return of victor boot after a u.s. judge sentenced the russian businessman to twenty five years behind bars for conspiring to kill americans. ten pm in moscow why not try to bring you today's top stories in a look back at the week's news here on r t the un back please a peace plan for syria could be an deadlocked hours ahead of a ceasefire deadline rebels have refused to give damascus any guarantees they'll lay down arms before the government troops pull back or if he's middle east correspondent paula sneer has the latest. c'mon the role of the rebel free syrian army has indicated that he will not give any kind of guarantees that he plans to meet on arms and this is just all was after the series of forward a request for such explanations what the syrian regime is awesome for is confirmation that the rebels will lay down arms before with cool they tense and the troops some population the same says now this does to a certain to derail the pea

. >> reporter: when egypt's muslim brotherhood helped push hosni mubarak from power a year ago, the u.scials welcome the islamist group assurance it would not run its own candid for the presidency. by the time they introduceed the candidate this weekend, obama administration was ready for the change of heart. they met with mid-level white house aides tuesday and today press secretary jay carney defended the talks. >> the fact that egypt's political landscape changed and the actors have become more diverse and our engagement reflects that. there musa, the former egyptian foreign minister leads the poll for the may and june elections but the hard-liner is a strong second. he wants suggestions to overturn peace treaty with israel, which is a reason the administration prefers him. but the analyst feels the brotherhood can't be troubled. >> the the road to hell is paveed with good intentions. this ultimately will backfire. the muslim brotherhood will make all kind of rosy promises and then violate it in the future. >> he says the number one goal is reinstate shariah law in egypt. alarming pr

the obama administration said help remove hosni mubarak.lace of hosni mubarak is likely muslim brotherhood government. >> juan: yeah. >> eric: that is a problem. is it not a problem? >> juan: you don't like democracy? >> eric: i don't like a group that the sole mission is advance shariah law over any form of people's government. >> juan: you are making judgments about the muslim brotherhood based on what they were in some of the involvement. they say now that they make progress and they want to, in fact, join democracy. >> you're buying it? >> juan: i say you have to give people a chance and allow a society to evolve. we can't dictate egyptian policy. >> eric: president bush allowed an experiment in egypt and let's remove -- >> dana: well, i don't think -- >> eric: remove muslim brotherhood, would it change our stripes? >> dana: hypotheticals are not pure but if you look at what happened in the palestinian territory, they did have an election. >> juan: we didn't like it. >> dana: hamas won. we had to work on it. that's who they voted in. no

he is the favorite to replace hosni mubarak. >> a new governor election since the region was devastated by the 2004 tsunami. it is seen as the key test of the 2005 peace deal that ended a 30-year war by separatist rebels. the incumbent governor, himself a former rebel, it is seeking a second five-year term. >> this has never happened before. north korea has taken a group of foreign journalists to view its brand new space launch site. >> the international community suspects pyongyang is preparing to test a long-range missile. north korea says it is an observation at missile to mark the 100th anniversary of the communist nation. >> a journey through the world's most secretive country. the destination, the new launch station. foreign journalists were taken on a tour of the sensitive site to get a firsthand look at launch preparations. it is an unprecedented move as north korea tries to persuade the world of its peaceful intentions. is says the three-stage rocket will carry out a satellite, the first of many. >> we're planning to launch other satellites in the future. even a stationary sate

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a year after helping -- after a pause in the mark was removed from power, the bid to -- after hosni mubarak was removed from power, the bid to succeed him is still ongoing. >> the light applause for the muslim brotherhood's official presidential candidate. at the news conference, the millionaire businessman wanted to set out political business, but inevitably questions and return them back to the last- minute entry of the former intelligence chief in the presidential contest. he warns this would bring egyptians back out in the streets. >> he is the former regime represented in the former major general omar suleiman. >> and yet, mr. suleiman does have supporters. a crowd turned out to greet him at the election headquarters. he has promised to restore security and stability. although he claims to have had death threats from the muslim brotherhood, he says he will not change his plans to run in next month's vote. there are more than 20 candidates in egypt for a presidential race, including a former arab league had. however now, the political debate is polarized along familiar lines. bbc news,