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>>> that is phil ittner in london.ent copping up next on al jazeera america, some college grads have thousands of dollars in student debt. we'll talk to ament woman who is on a mission to pay hers off. >>> on wall street a positive day to trading. investors digesting a report that shows that inflation is under control. traders also waiting for the fed to release its minutes from its january meeting. >>> coffee bean prices are up about 30% this year. that means higher prices in the supermarket may not be far behind. >>> gm says it wants to build lighter trucks. the company is now working on an aluminum-body pickup. gshs -- gm facing requirements for better fuel efficiency. >>> more than 40 million americans are saddled be set from student loans. >> if you want to succeed and get the american dream that i came here for, for you to get, go to college. >> reporter: that's what 30-year-old east father instilled in here since the age of eight when the family fled the chaos of a collapsing soviet union. she went on to earn a
>>> that is phil ittner in london.ent copping up next on al jazeera america, some college grads have thousands of dollars in student debt. we'll talk to ament woman who is on a mission to pay hers off. >>> on wall street a positive day to trading. investors digesting a report that shows that inflation is under control. traders also waiting for the fed to release its minutes from its january meeting. >>> coffee bean prices are up about 30% this year. that means higher...
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phil ittner for us, phil, do you have an idea when the evacuees will be allowed to return?reporter: well, we've seen people coming back to this street, but mostly they're coming back to make sure that their homes are secure an to get out any valuables. the evacuees that are in centers around the capitol are getting food and shelter, but certainly these houses are severely damaged and uninhabitable. many of them are without power. there are about 100,000 houses around the u.k. that are without power. so it will take time before any kind of sense of normalcy returns. >> what kind of bill does this leave the british government with? there is a car behind you that is up to its bumper in water. what does that mean? how much is it going to cost to make these repairs? >> well, morgan, you can see the damage behind me. just the infrastructure damage here of these homes is going to be quite significant. but then you also take into account how this is effecting various industries around the country. the fishing industry is badly hurting. they can't put out to sea, even the boats in p
phil ittner for us, phil, do you have an idea when the evacuees will be allowed to return?reporter: well, we've seen people coming back to this street, but mostly they're coming back to make sure that their homes are secure an to get out any valuables. the evacuees that are in centers around the capitol are getting food and shelter, but certainly these houses are severely damaged and uninhabitable. many of them are without power. there are about 100,000 houses around the u.k. that are without...
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i'll phil ittner in western london. i'll have that story coming up next. real reporting that brings you the world. giving you a real global perspective like no other can. real reporting from around the world. this is what we do. al jazeera america. >> every sunday night, join us for excusive... revealing... and surprising talks, with the most interesting people of our time. hip hop pioneer russell simmons talks with soledad o'brien >> i make mistakes everyday, i don't try to count them... >> about his music.... >> the artist should say what's on people's minds. >> his cause... dominion over the animals does not mean abuse... >> and his future... >> i wanna make movies and tv shows that reflect the new america. >> russell simmons up close and personal... talk to al jazeera only on al jazeera >> heavy flooding in peru in bolivia the flooding has destroyed 46 homes and 16 buildings. meanwhile no relief for flooded communities that are happening all across the country. 42 people are dead and some 54,000 families are affected by the severe weather. >>> and spea
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phil ittner has been watching all of the diplomatic efforts unfold on ukraine in brussels. are the eu and russia saying about this deal, phil? >> reporter: well, we have just heard from the eu's special envoy for security, katherine ashton. she says she feels the implementation of this deal will be, quote, challenging. we also heard from the nato secretary general, and he also welcomed the deal. and the daughter of the opposition leader took some time out to thank brussels for its help. >> we are thankful today that european union stands as one for us against the violence of the regime that didn't stop before killing it's a own people. >> reporter: certainly here there is a sense in brussels of waiting to see what happens. a lot of trepidation, but some cautious optimism. del. >> we are hearing these talks were contentious so what has been the russian response to the deal? >> reporter: yeah, del, some very strong words coming out of russia, and earlier today on al jazeera america, we spoke to the russian ambassador to the eu, and he said he feels this entire crisis has been
phil ittner has been watching all of the diplomatic efforts unfold on ukraine in brussels. are the eu and russia saying about this deal, phil? >> reporter: well, we have just heard from the eu's special envoy for security, katherine ashton. she says she feels the implementation of this deal will be, quote, challenging. we also heard from the nato secretary general, and he also welcomed the deal. and the daughter of the opposition leader took some time out to thank brussels for its help....
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we begin with phil ittner in moscow. they are waging a war of rhetoric today. >> absolutely, some very strong words coming out of ousted president viktor yanukovych in a press conference he held inside russia, because he said he felt that his life was in danger inside ukraine. nevertheless he said that he was still president and would effort on a return to power. he took the time out to condemn those who have taken over power in kiev, calling them fascists, nationalists, extremists, and took jabs at the west. >> i fully place responsibility upon those who brought our country to this crisis and i would say to this disaster, they are to blame for that and those who now in power and those who are today command, visible ones and invisible ones behind the scenes. also, to the west, the united states of america, who were patrons. >> that echos exactly what we are hering in moscow from the ministry of foreign affairs that they feel this is nothing less than a coup d'etat sponsored or supported by the west. >> this crisis goes w
we begin with phil ittner in moscow. they are waging a war of rhetoric today. >> absolutely, some very strong words coming out of ousted president viktor yanukovych in a press conference he held inside russia, because he said he felt that his life was in danger inside ukraine. nevertheless he said that he was still president and would effort on a return to power. he took the time out to condemn those who have taken over power in kiev, calling them fascists, nationalists, extremists, and...
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phil ittner is in brussels, and phil why these sanctions, why are these people being targeted?> reporter: well, del, those people being targeted are what the european union representatives say are the ones behind the violence, the perpetrators. they do, however, say that the president himself will not be part of those sanctions or travel restrictions. that goes in line with what the united states is doing as well. in addition to the sanctions against individuals, the european union representatives are now starting to discuss ban on certain sales of items going into ukraine, and tightening of the trade between the two. notably items that could be used to put down protesters, so things like the combat gear, or tear gas. they want to restrict things that could be used in a crackdown. but certainly the opinion here in brussels is the main perpetrators of the violence are on the government side. >> also strong words coming from russia today. russian's foreign minister also taking a tough stand against those rumored eu sanctions. this divide east and west when it comes to ukraine goe
phil ittner is in brussels, and phil why these sanctions, why are these people being targeted?> reporter: well, del, those people being targeted are what the european union representatives say are the ones behind the violence, the perpetrators. they do, however, say that the president himself will not be part of those sanctions or travel restrictions. that goes in line with what the united states is doing as well. in addition to the sanctions against individuals, the european union...
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an emergency meeting that announced that the 28 nation block will impose sanctions, al jazeera phil ittners in brussells for us, phil, who in the government is being targeted? >> tony, they are still trying to figure that out, but it's an intense day of talks here, as western europe tries to gauge the response to the chaos on it's doorstep. >> foreign ministers and top dignitaries of the 28 nations arrived in buts sells to agree on a response to the violence in ukraine or items that can be used against the protestors but also to join the u.s. in high ranking members of the government, with travel rejections asset freezes and other sanctions. e.u. leaders are stating clearly the bulk of the blame for the clashes lies with the authorities. squarely results in fire -- >> russia disagrees though, former russia criticizes the west, saying seances are nothing more than blackmail and a double standard. the russian if the that the e.u. forced this by forcing ukrainians to decide between east and west, when they had the trade deal. >> that's for the individual sanctions by the u.s. or european unio
an emergency meeting that announced that the 28 nation block will impose sanctions, al jazeera phil ittners in brussells for us, phil, who in the government is being targeted? >> tony, they are still trying to figure that out, but it's an intense day of talks here, as western europe tries to gauge the response to the chaos on it's doorstep. >> foreign ministers and top dignitaries of the 28 nations arrived in buts sells to agree on a response to the violence in ukraine or items that...
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phil ittner, al jazeera, london. >>> the road to gold is a little bit easier for the u.s.eam. >> favorites of the tournament on their home ice, nonetheless that opened the door for american team who has been on cruise control, since their preliminary shootout went over the russians. semi final round to face canada, meanwhile, russia's loss to finland means the country will not even medal. meanwhile no surprise in the women's side of things as team u.s.a. and canada face off for gold for the fourth time in five olympics. earlier today i got a chance to talk to the captain of the former 1980 men's team who won gold. mike arruzone. >> they skate so well and they have such great speed, i think they will win the game. i think the first time they played, i don't think the united states played the way they would like to play it. i was telling someone today, the u.s. men and the canadian men have tremendous respect for each other. there might be a little dislike but the u.s. women and the canadian women they don't like each other. that's going to be a battle and i'm looking forwar
phil ittner, al jazeera, london. >>> the road to gold is a little bit easier for the u.s.eam. >> favorites of the tournament on their home ice, nonetheless that opened the door for american team who has been on cruise control, since their preliminary shootout went over the russians. semi final round to face canada, meanwhile, russia's loss to finland means the country will not even medal. meanwhile no surprise in the women's side of things as team u.s.a. and canada face off for...
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phil ittner was there. >> reporter: baher mohamed, mohammed fahmy, and peter greste are now into theirecond monk of incarceration without being charged. the ruling military backed government accuses them of supporting a terrorist organization. al jazeera maintains the journalists were just doing their job. they are just a few of the many [ technical difficulties ] >> union for journalists in part to present a petition at the egyptian embassy, calling for the release of all journalists held. the union head stating this repression of all journalists in the country undermines press freedom in egypt and calls into question the government's attitude to basic human rights. this is by no means the first rally. the push is global. whether it is in east africa, where peter greste is based or his families pleas to the australian press, or campaigns in canada, where mohammed fahmy is a duel citizen. >> i think it's critical that the journalists in in egypt see that journalists outside of egypt all over the world are standing together, because one of the reasons the countries detain journalists is
phil ittner was there. >> reporter: baher mohamed, mohammed fahmy, and peter greste are now into theirecond monk of incarceration without being charged. the ruling military backed government accuses them of supporting a terrorist organization. al jazeera maintains the journalists were just doing their job. they are just a few of the many [ technical difficulties ] >> union for journalists in part to present a petition at the egyptian embassy, calling for the release of all...
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. >> we turn to phil ittner in moscow.nto hiding, viktor yanukovych set to speak in an hour. do we know where he is and where he was. >> we hear he is holding this press conference in an hour in a town just across the border from ukraine in southern russia. it's symbolically important, because it's also the home of the dawn cossacks, understand i got felicity between ukraine and russia. where he was is an open question. there were reports that he was here in moscow in a very high end hotel. then we heard he was perhaps at a sanatorium just outside of the capitol. certainly, it looks as though he will hold this press conference in that southern city. we know there are russian news agencies in position to carry that live. we of course will be monitoring that situation as it develops. >> how is all of this playing in russia. >> well, the russians are taking a strong line about all of this. they say that the entire crisis in ukraine is nothing less than a coo coup d'etat. they are saying about those troops, the military presen
. >> we turn to phil ittner in moscow.nto hiding, viktor yanukovych set to speak in an hour. do we know where he is and where he was. >> we hear he is holding this press conference in an hour in a town just across the border from ukraine in southern russia. it's symbolically important, because it's also the home of the dawn cossacks, understand i got felicity between ukraine and russia. where he was is an open question. there were reports that he was here in moscow in a very high...
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. >> phil ittner live for us in london where the rallies are set to take place in about an hour fromow. >>> another winter storm the second one this week, slamming more than two dozen states. when does it stop? >> well, it's ending now, but the ice is the big problem there, because you get that ice which coats a lot of surfaces, power lines and trees all come down. this pink area is where we're seeing the temperature down below freezing, but the warm air isment coming down aloft and that melts the snow. another low developed off of the coast that kept the cold air in place at the surface. this mix year, either sleet or freezing rain. now the next few hours we'll see this area move through new england. this mix now moving through connecticut and through boston, and clearing out by about 5:00 or 6:00. some light snow showers will linger, but we have cold air coming in behind this storm. dry but the temperatures will be dropping. heavy snow close to a foot across new england. the rain is causing problems because that is on top of the ice which has blocked up a lot of the drains to flood
. >> phil ittner live for us in london where the rallies are set to take place in about an hour fromow. >>> another winter storm the second one this week, slamming more than two dozen states. when does it stop? >> well, it's ending now, but the ice is the big problem there, because you get that ice which coats a lot of surfaces, power lines and trees all come down. this pink area is where we're seeing the temperature down below freezing, but the warm air isment coming down...
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. >> phil ittner with the news from the diplomatic front, thank you very much. right now just about 9:00 p.m., al jazeera jennifer glass is live in the city independent square, and jennifer, tell us what is happening right now. >> you might be able to hear behind me, the protestors took the square back over in that terrible violence. it has been the worst day of violence in the more than three months of protests here. the coroner, the chief medical officer on the protestors side says it is 68 people have been killed in the clashes today. 58 of them have been identified we understand that ten of them are police officers, terrible scenes of may ham here in the square this morning. really evidence of how quickly things change here. you never know what you will wake up to, and a protestor now back in full control of the square, last night at this time, the police had about a third of the square, a lot of the tents happen been burned down, and they were burning barricades. as there are almost every night here, but they are a few hundred yards up the road here, the po
. >> phil ittner with the news from the diplomatic front, thank you very much. right now just about 9:00 p.m., al jazeera jennifer glass is live in the city independent square, and jennifer, tell us what is happening right now. >> you might be able to hear behind me, the protestors took the square back over in that terrible violence. it has been the worst day of violence in the more than three months of protests here. the coroner, the chief medical officer on the protestors side...
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phil ittner has been covering it all from burst -- brussels, and strong words from russia today. >> reporter: that's right, del. basically the threat of sanctions is tantamount to blackmail. here in brussels the members of the european union, 28 of them all together are gathered talking about how they can respond to the escalation of violence on the ground. they say they are open to all alternatives and those responsibility should be held accountable, and for their part, katherine ashton, say they that they are very clear as to who is responsible. >> the responsibility for this violence lies squarely for those in power, and we urge them to stop it as quickly as possible. and i thought it important to bring all the leaders together to look at what action we're going to take. >> there are a number of sanction possibilities that are being discussed. the europeans are also looking at banning certain trade of items going into ukraine, most notably those items used to suppress any protesters, so riot gear, tear gas, and the like. but the most important thing is to second a very clear message that
phil ittner has been covering it all from burst -- brussels, and strong words from russia today. >> reporter: that's right, del. basically the threat of sanctions is tantamount to blackmail. here in brussels the members of the european union, 28 of them all together are gathered talking about how they can respond to the escalation of violence on the ground. they say they are open to all alternatives and those responsibility should be held accountable, and for their part, katherine ashton,...
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. >> phil ittner from bussels belgium, thank you very much. >>> far from the fighting in kiev protestersn the western city of laviv have already taken control of the government. david shader reports. >> reporter: a vigil for those who died in independence square. many victims came from the city. it's a city already in open revolt against president yanukovych, their feelings about him eloquently displayed on this poster. >> translator: we can pray. this is what we can do. prayers can break stone, and are the only weapon against those metal machine guns that they have. >> reporter: the headquarters have been transformed since al jazeera last visited the city earlier this year. the barricades have gone. the protesters now have the reins of power inside. there we found the leader of the newly formed people's council chairing a meeting. the officials now all report to him. he has assumed full responsibility for the fate of the region and its citizens. waiting to join the meeting we found the former education minister. >> translator: there is a real danger we have heard deputies discussing sep
. >> phil ittner from bussels belgium, thank you very much. >>> far from the fighting in kiev protestersn the western city of laviv have already taken control of the government. david shader reports. >> reporter: a vigil for those who died in independence square. many victims came from the city. it's a city already in open revolt against president yanukovych, their feelings about him eloquently displayed on this poster. >> translator: we can pray. this is what we can...
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phil ittner is in brussells for us, and phil, who in the ukrainian government is being targeted with these particular sanctions? tony, that's what they are figuring out right now, they need to get names of people who actually in their words have blood on theirnd has. it isn't being targeted himself, we do know that from what ministers are telling us. called for the use of extreme measures they will then be have their assets frozen. they will have travel impositions but it's not just the ministers that will be feeling the effected sanctions. we are being told by the european authorities that they intend to place a blockade around ukraine that will not allow at least from the western boarders any items to come into ukraine that could be used against those protestors. question have heard some very strong language. they scal the sanction program nothing less than black male. between the west and the east, whether they wanted to get lower to the e.u., or stay within the atmosphere of russian influence. question have heard today, that they feel it's quite the opposite. but it is the govern
phil ittner is in brussells for us, and phil, who in the ukrainian government is being targeted with these particular sanctions? tony, that's what they are figuring out right now, they need to get names of people who actually in their words have blood on theirnd has. it isn't being targeted himself, we do know that from what ministers are telling us. called for the use of extreme measures they will then be have their assets frozen. they will have travel impositions but it's not just the...
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phil ittner is it in brussels where a meeting the e.u. ministers is taking place. what are you hearing the e.u. may do? >> as opposed to what the u.s. intends to do. what is being discussed is a much broader program of sanctions. they are trying to restrict trade into the ukraine, most nodabliy to put down protesters, riot gear or tear gas. they are not looking at individuals as the u.s. have done. >> what are the ramifications of e.u. sanction, fill? >> well, they will put a dividing line between russia and the e.u. there has been a serious discussion about that. the ramifications of sanctions on ukraine could aggravate the economy, which is in dire strait. that would further show trouble for your average ukrainian. nevertheless the european union says they must respond in some kind. have the russians or the ukrainians said anything about the e.u. sanctions? >> well, today the russian foreign ministry put out a notice saying any potential e.u. sanctions would be inappropriate and aggregate matters. the foreign minister put out an article putting the blame on bruss
phil ittner is it in brussels where a meeting the e.u. ministers is taking place. what are you hearing the e.u. may do? >> as opposed to what the u.s. intends to do. what is being discussed is a much broader program of sanctions. they are trying to restrict trade into the ukraine, most nodabliy to put down protesters, riot gear or tear gas. they are not looking at individuals as the u.s. have done. >> what are the ramifications of e.u. sanction, fill? >> well, they will put a...
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phil ittner for us in russia. and we'll look at how the ukraine history is effecting the current crisis. >> before we take a look at the peninsula, let's look at centuries ago. long holding influence over the entire geographical area of ukraine that did not become a republic after world war ii. that's when it became what we know as ukraine, the western part pro-europe and the eastern part pro-russian. now the attention of the world has been focused in the west n kiev. that's where you find the ukrainians who want closer ties to west europe. they are the one who is held demonstrations against ousted viktor yanukovych. but the focus today is on eastern ukraine and the crimea peninsula. that's where they had long historic ties to russia. in fact, since the 1700s for you history buffs when katherine the great conquered the tatars and claimed this area for mother russia. >> they have the hold on the black sea, but some of that reaction may be overblown. russian military presence is nothing new because russia has had a
phil ittner for us in russia. and we'll look at how the ukraine history is effecting the current crisis. >> before we take a look at the peninsula, let's look at centuries ago. long holding influence over the entire geographical area of ukraine that did not become a republic after world war ii. that's when it became what we know as ukraine, the western part pro-europe and the eastern part pro-russian. now the attention of the world has been focused in the west n kiev. that's where you...
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phil ittner o >> the big question for the nation and the world is with will the truce hold. jennifer glasse is in kiev. >> protesters spent the day after a second attack in independence square. the hope is negotiations can avoid further. the violence left 25 dead on both sides. 50 people have been treated. >> translation: yesterday was a nightmare. many injured from grenades. there was pieces of plastic and glass. glass is the most dangerous. >> the clashes appear to have strengthened the resolve of people here. numbers have swelled. they are reinforcing new barricades. police are pushing them back. as night falls people are preparing for the worst. there's piles of rock here, and everywhere. there are molotov cocktails. they have set the barricades alight ready tore -- for what might happen next. >> translation: it's like the ceasefire, there can't be truce. >> for now, there is one, meaning another round of talks from the opposition and the president. that's happened before with no result. it's not certain any political deal would make is difference, with ukrainian protest
phil ittner o >> the big question for the nation and the world is with will the truce hold. jennifer glasse is in kiev. >> protesters spent the day after a second attack in independence square. the hope is negotiations can avoid further. the violence left 25 dead on both sides. 50 people have been treated. >> translation: yesterday was a nightmare. many injured from grenades. there was pieces of plastic and glass. glass is the most dangerous. >> the clashes appear to...
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. >> phil ittner for us in moscow. let's look at the crucial crimea peninsula. let's look at how ukraine's history is effecting this current crisis. >> tony, it's a long and complicated history with a nation divided between those who want closer ties to russia and those who don't. >> for more than three centuries crimea has been linked to russia. in the 18th century katherine the great conquered the tatars. >> one thing we can say about crimea, most people there do not consider themselves ukrainians. the majority consider themselves russians. >> the majority of crimea's residents are ethnic russians. before his ousting, viktor yanukovych signed a deal with russia to keep the fleet in crimea. >> it has been part of the russian navy since peter the great founded it. it is the flagship, literally to speak, of the russian navy. it is a point of pride. it is not necessarily military taylor for them. there have been contingency plans for them to move it on the russian black seacoast if that became necessary, but i think it would an very severe below to russian pride t
. >> phil ittner for us in moscow. let's look at the crucial crimea peninsula. let's look at how ukraine's history is effecting this current crisis. >> tony, it's a long and complicated history with a nation divided between those who want closer ties to russia and those who don't. >> for more than three centuries crimea has been linked to russia. in the 18th century katherine the great conquered the tatars. >> one thing we can say about crimea, most people there do not...
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phil ittner, liverpool. >> more news coming at the top of the hour. i'm del walters in new york.dates throughout the day go to www.aljazeera.com. this is a live look at sochi, russia, right now where it is almost 8:00. there are three events taking place. the u.s. has won two golds. is. >> welcome to al jazeera america. these are the stories we're following for. >> you this is a worrying area. >> asking questions about the chemical spill and the lean up remembers but today uncle sam begins treating same-sex couples as other couples even in states where they are banned. >>> and a college football player who may bece
phil ittner, liverpool. >> more news coming at the top of the hour. i'm del walters in new york.dates throughout the day go to www.aljazeera.com. this is a live look at sochi, russia, right now where it is almost 8:00. there are three events taking place. the u.s. has won two golds. is. >> welcome to al jazeera america. these are the stories we're following for. >> you this is a worrying area. >> asking questions about the chemical spill and the lean up remembers but...
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phil ittner has that story. >> reporter: foreign ministers and top dignitaries arrived in brussels toee on a response to the violence in ukraine. in the end the decision aims to impose a blockage on weaponry or items that could be used against the protesters, but also to join the u.s. in travel restrek shuns asset freezes and other sanctions against officials. >> the responsibility to stop this violence rests squarely with those in power, and we urge them to do so as quickly as possible. >> russia disagrees, though. sergey lavrov said sanctions are nothing more than blackmail and a double standard. the russian position that the eu sparked this crisis by forcing ukrainians to decide between east and west. >> translator: as for the individual sanctions by the u.s. or european union, which they try to operate at the moment, from our point of view and based on international law they are illegitimate and unrepated. >> putin announced he would be sending a mediator to ukraine for talks. and shuttle diplomacy is being conducted between president yanukovych and world leaders. but the sanction
phil ittner has that story. >> reporter: foreign ministers and top dignitaries arrived in brussels toee on a response to the violence in ukraine. in the end the decision aims to impose a blockage on weaponry or items that could be used against the protesters, but also to join the u.s. in travel restrek shuns asset freezes and other sanctions against officials. >> the responsibility to stop this violence rests squarely with those in power, and we urge them to do so as quickly as...
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they are saying very clearly journalism is not terrorism. >> phil ittner joining us live from london, thank you very much. >> president obama is traveling south of the border today. he's meeting with mexican and canadian leaders for day long talks and economic and trade ties. also on the table expanding the north american free trade agreement or nafta, the key stone pipeline will come un, also immigration reform. the president may find himself caught in the middle of the two u.s. neighbors. >> the so-called 3amigos have a lot to talk about today like when or if president obama will approve the key stone excel pipeline sending oil from canada to the gulf coast. >> my view is you don't take no for an answer. >> it will create thousands of jobs in canada, but president obama has delayed his decision, citing environmental concerns. >> it's strange that the united states has not made a decision yet on the issue. >> with mexico, immigration, border security, drug trafficking and mexicos economy are all likely topics today. mexico's making it easier for american oil companies to drill there,
they are saying very clearly journalism is not terrorism. >> phil ittner joining us live from london, thank you very much. >> president obama is traveling south of the border today. he's meeting with mexican and canadian leaders for day long talks and economic and trade ties. also on the table expanding the north american free trade agreement or nafta, the key stone pipeline will come un, also immigration reform. the president may find himself caught in the middle of the two u.s....
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. >> phil ittner keeping us posted live from west london. >> an earthquake rattles south carolina.t had a preliminary magnitude of 4.1. homes are shaking 60 miles a way. the pennsylvania turn pike is reopened after being shut for hours. icy conditions caused serious accidents with more than 100 cars. traffic was backed up while crews worked to clear system. >> a vol can yik eruption -- volcanic eruption killed three. ash and gravel spewed from mt kelud, and forced thousands to flee their homes, for their own safety. >> for the 200,000 people living close to mt kelud, there was no choice. volcanic gravel and rash falling around them, they scrambled to get out. >> translation: we need to be evacuated. >> 1.5 hours after authorities raised the level, mt kelud erupted. as far as 17km away. people living within 10km have been told to leave their homes. some couldn't get out in time. volcanic ash darkened the sky over large parts of java. three international airports were closed, causing interruptions for thousands of travellers. mt kelud erupted in 1990, killing 34, and 1999, more than
. >> phil ittner keeping us posted live from west london. >> an earthquake rattles south carolina.t had a preliminary magnitude of 4.1. homes are shaking 60 miles a way. the pennsylvania turn pike is reopened after being shut for hours. icy conditions caused serious accidents with more than 100 cars. traffic was backed up while crews worked to clear system. >> a vol can yik eruption -- volcanic eruption killed three. ash and gravel spewed from mt kelud, and forced thousands to...
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for more, we're joined by phil ittner in brussels.alks are called contentious. >> absolutely, the europeanin is keeping a very close eye on this. already we know that various heads of state have actually been consulting with one another on this potential deal. the british prime minister speaking with chancellor angela merkel, french president has been calling other capitals. we know that the polish prime minister has been on the phone. we're now at the head of state level when it comes to these negotiations. was, the three foreign ministers in kiev are heading up efforts in liaison with factions on the ground and also a russian mediator on the ground there. an awful lot of talking going on, various capitals discussing what is going on. they are desperate to find a way to stamp down the rye lens and while all of this talking is going on, there is still discussions going on here in brussels about these sanction programs that they intend to put on ukraine, so both punitive and discussions going on right now. del. >> phil, do we know the
for more, we're joined by phil ittner in brussels.alks are called contentious. >> absolutely, the europeanin is keeping a very close eye on this. already we know that various heads of state have actually been consulting with one another on this potential deal. the british prime minister speaking with chancellor angela merkel, french president has been calling other capitals. we know that the polish prime minister has been on the phone. we're now at the head of state level when it comes to...