t w's chief international editor richard walker. put that question to one of them till stephan from the ruling green party. it's important to attach to the, to the partnership we have, we have to for many, many years. and in those times, it's absolutely important to show we, we are friends in the times and we go to the corporation. we haven't many topics democratic to see how the business at those topics are important and important to, to show our friendship to taiwan. now china is bitterly opposed to this sort of visit. we saw what, how angry they got when very prominent american politician, nancy pelosi was just recently, would you say to the chinese who are going to be opposed to your visit to taiwan? is a democracy. and it's important for us to, to be in contact to, to have cooperation with other democracies. and we think we can learn a lot from taiwan. for example, the coven policy is quite different to germany, and it's quite successful. and it's important to, to find out what, what the difference is. it's important to, to lea

w as chief international editor, richard walker. hello, good area. thank you very much for speaking to d. w. now you've just come from a press conference with alina burbock, your german counterpart, your 1st meeting here in berlin, talking about the devastating floods that have hit just recently published on biblical, is the word that you've used. and are in a bad book saying that pakistan can count on germans solidarity are offering support now token of 60000000 euros. are you satisfied with that 60, by the 1st one, i'm incredibly grateful to the foreign minister for inviting us here for hospitality. and we incredibly are grateful to the people of germany in the government of germany for their support that they have been showing for us in this difficult time. as i mentioned in my press conference, absolutely biblical proportions for our flooding. 33000000 people, which is a 3rd of the land mass. my country for 33000000 people is one and 7 people of pakistan are devastated by these floods. 16000000 of them are children. 660-0000. i'm pregnant women w

our chief international editor richard walker, is with me in the studio here to talk us through the vote. so tell us richard, what to expect from that note in the general assembly. what's at stake here? well, it is very important terry's. so this is the 2nd time that the un general assembly has had a chance to vote on the conflicts in ukraine. the 1st time was back in march. when 141 members of the un general assembly. so well over a 2 thirds majority voted in favor of resolution, really condemning russia invasion. and this was in the very early days of the invasion, of course, that's many months ago now. now this, this new resolution is really quite narrowly focused, specifically on the annexations that russia is just recently attempted through these kind of sham referenda that it held in these eastern regions of ukraine. and what you're seeing is certainly western countries that are trying to support ukraine, really been trying to drum up support among member states, the un to make sure that there's a strong showing. but there's a lot of speculation about what, you know, what kind of a

my colleague richard walker asked the foreign minister at pakistan whether it was time to come off the fence. as far as our position within the war of ukraine is concerned that we've been consistent as far as un resolutions are concerned. as far as international law is concerned, but as far as us actually proactively taking sides are within this conflict, this large bipartisan support within a pakistan for pakistan to remain neutral. it's very difficult to convince the people of pakistan that when there's an issue of international law when this issue of un resolutions in kashmir, this very same countries take a neutral position and then expect the rest of us to fall in line with the matters to them we also have challenges from the eval honest on fall out, another nato conflict that ended on our border without consulting consulting us or significant engagement with the civilian prior civilian government and of honest land that is now resulted in a taliban interim government interval honest on with implications directly for us on our border. and once again, it's not something that sort o

when people look back on face, where did which countries that are cheap international is richard walker richards. always thank you. are just a reminder now of the top story that we're following for you. this. our native leaders be the brussels so they are boosting ukraine's air defenses. and that that is their top priority. a wave of russian air strikes is targeted civilians in recent days. the us defense secretary today vowing that western military support for key will not fault. and the russians drive on a crowded market is killed. at least 7 people in ukraine's eastern. don't ask region. the governor there says that there was no military target that was hit. you watch the w news of next conflict zone. i will be back at the top of the hour with mobile news, followed by the day hope to see you then. mm hm. ah, with who entered the conflict zone. the war in ukraine has raised political attentions throughout europe, but relatively between and serbia in brussels. officials have told both sides to cool their rhetoric and $1.00 cost of own without an agreement to normalize relations with be

our chief international editor richard walker has been monitoring this vote for us. e the numbers as you expected? richard: certainly supporters of ukraine will be hailing this as significant. they increased the number of votes criticizing russia's position from the very high level we already saw at the beginning of march. 141 votes. now coming in at 143. so, just two additional votes against russia. but this kind of countered the idea and the fear that some hand on the side of the ukrainians there might be fatigue setting in, that countries might not be as motivated as they were early to take a stand against russia. clearly that has not happened. the position of the u.n. general assembly has even hardened against it. brent: what countries voted for this resolution? richard: what we were watching for closely was the position of the abstainers. in the beginning of march there were 35 abstainers. would they all stay with abstentions, particularly the big countries, china and india? as expected, china and india stuck with positions of abstention. the chinese representati

after discredited referenda 5 or chief international editor richard walker. he's been monitoring this vote, force the numbers as you expected. well, brent, i mean, certainly support his ukraine will be, will be hailing this as significant that they increase the number of votes criticizing rushes position for the already very, very high level that we saw in the last vote and un general assembly on this at the beginning of march, $141.00 of votes. now coming in at $143.00. so just to 2 additional votes against russia. but this kind of counted the idea and the fear that some had on the side of the ukrainians that there might be kind of fatigue setting in the countries might not be kind of as motivated as they were earlier on in the conflict to really take a stand against russia, clearly that has not happened. in fact, the position of the un general assembly is even slightly hardened against. were there any surprises in terms of which countries voted for this resolution? you know, i mean what we were watching for closely is like the position of the abstain us. ye

divisions remain between the former east and west and here's t w's chief international editor richard walker, talking a little bit more about those divisions. the pretty stock reminder at the brand berg hate here in central berlin today of division still exists in german society. right now. there's a protest going on by groups opposed to corona virus. vaccinations are taking place here at the symbol of german unity and some of those divisions are particularly marked between east and west germany. take, for instance, the willingness to vote for more extreme political parties either at the far left or the far right. both the left party, one of the inheritance of the east german communist party and the a f d at the far right. much stronger in east, in germany than they are in western germany. and what is causing a lot of concern in germany at the moment is you figures suggesting that belief in democracy itself in east and germany is slipping down to just 39 percent of respondents in a recent government survey saying that they are confident it democracy compared to 59 percent in western germany.

here's the w as chief international, have a richard walker on the divisions that still exists between east and west. the pretty start reminder at the brandenburg hate here in central berlin to day of the division still exists in german society. right now there's a protest going on by groups opposed to corona virus. vaccinations are taking place here at the symbol of german unity and some of those divisions are particularly mark between east and west germany. take, for instance, the willingness to vote for more extreme political parties either at the far left or the far right. both the left party, one of the inheritance of the east german communist party and the a f d at the far right. much stronger in east, in germany than they are in western germany. and what is causing a lot of concern in germany at the moment is you figures suggesting that belief in democracy itself in east, in germany is slipping down to just 39 percent of respondents in a recent government survey saying that they are confident it democracy compared to 59 percent in western germany. so very big difference there be

saw this vote coming and this was the excuse that he was providing or keeping it as a bridge walker. richard is always, but you it is a reminder now of the top stories we're following for you. this, our nato leaders meeting in brussels to say that boosting ukraine's air defensive is their top priority on the ground. he has taken delivery of the 1st of 4 long awaited german anti missile systems. and a 3rd day of russian air strikes as it talented cities across ukraine. dozens and civilians have been killed and power plants destroyed. and moscow say that it has detained aid suspects, connected to last week's explosion on the bridge connecting russia and occupied crimea. the suspects include 5 russians and 3 ukrainian and armenian citizens. and again, you can always get the w news on the go. just download our app from google plate or from the apple app store that will give you access to all of the latest news from around the world. as well as push notifications for any breaking news is a d w news. after a short break, i'll be back to take you through the district around. we will be right back w

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walker bush were not racist. if you look economic opportunities started with richard nixon, a republican.nk there are more quiet african-american supporters for republicans for whoever the republican presidential nominee will be than say it out loud? >> yes, i do. i also if the republicans could put forth a nominee who was more sensitive to the history of oppression and discrimination. neil: not donald trump? >> i think he could have been a very strong candidate with black voters but he lost his opportunity. neil: what about governor desantis? >> i think he could be. neil: do you think he has the odds on favorite to become the next nominee of the republicans? >> no. i think donald trump has the nomination. he is the front-runner for it. neil: even with all the baggage. >> it is his if he wants it, behaves himself and stays on message. this attack on him, legal attacks -- neil: this is helping his cause. >> it is. frankly in new york we got a lot of other problems to deal with and worry about donald trump reporting to his banks where no banks lost any money. it's a ludicrous kind of case h

richard. >> republican senator rick scott of florida and tom cotton of arkansas head to georgia to -- for herschel walkeruse of the states gop nominee for senate, herschel walker, is, of course, now facing an issue that this report -- walker who supports a total ban on abortions paid for an ex girlfriend's abortion and encouraged her to get a second. fort wayne indiana mayor, tom henry, admitted to drinking and driving after a car accident saturday night. police say they conducted tests showing the mayor was impaired. the mayor apologized on twitter. it's unclear if he was arrested or charged. and julia was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves across central america. the storm made landfall sunday morning in nicaragua. heavy rains with the potential of causing floods and mudslides. it's expected to dissipate by monday evening and near guatemala. -- right after this short break for you. ♪ ♪ this is the moment. for a treatment for moderate-to-severe eczema. cibinqo — fda approved. 100% steroid free. not an injection, cibinqo is a once-daily pill for adults who didn't respond to previous treatments. a

walker bush. and george w. bush for that matter. gerald ford who richard norton smith is writing this amazing biography of, ford and jimmy carter became incredibly close it. they ran against each other in 1976. but on this fourth of july we celebrate calvin coolidge great i wish i was up there in vermont. to thank the founders for having the idea of creating the remarkable democracy we all love and cherish so much great. >> thomas jefferson ranked number seven on this year's survey ranked in every survey we have done. the top and bottom of this historian, abraham lincoln coming in first place teddy roosevelt in fourth place all four times. at the bottom of the last three peers johnson and buchanan. that is always the bottom three in the survey. taking your phone calls about it, letting you talk to our panel of historian advisors. richard do you want to take independence? >> yes, good morning everyone. i appreciate the chance to be talking with all of your guests this morning. i wonder, we were talking earlier about the rankings and how they change. i would

walker's performance that might surprise you. plus werewolf former president obama beginning the campaign trail? we have some answers. but my colleague richard louis is here today's other top news stories before we get into all of this richard, what do you have? >> hey simone, good to see that the death toll from a coal mine explosion and fire rose to 41 in turkey and officials say a methane as a potential cause. and turkey's minister said 58 of the 110 people, working in the mind were rescued or managed to get out the biden administration authorized another seven and $25 million military weapons for ukraine. ukraine's president said he was scintilla grateful for the new security package. this comes after a week of high-level nato meetings. that twice a decade meetings of china's national congress, that starts tomorrow. the national congress is expected to reappoint she asked the party general secretary during its weeklong meeting. it would give them an unprecedented third five year term. moore simone white after the break. term moore simone white after the break. break. ♪ what will you do? will you make something better? create something ne

walker's debate performance looked very familiar. but will it work with voters? our political pedal weighs in. but first, my colleague, richard, with today's top news stories. richard? >> rev, good saturday. start with breaking news for you in iran. a fire has broken out at the evan prison in tehran. footage posted online shows flames and smoke blazing. gunshots and alarms were reported, says iran state media. a fire has reportedly been contained. student loan forgiveness applications, they are starting. the department of education launched a unabated test of its forgiveness website friday. applications will be processed when the site officially launches later this month. and holiday travel for this upcoming season is set to be one of the most expensive on record, says travel booking group, hopper. thanksgiving airfare prices are currently up 25% from last year and up by 55% for christmas. more politics nation with reverend al sharpton, right after this break. reverend al sharpton, righ after this break (vo the new iphone 14 pro is here. and right now business owners can get it on us at t-mobile. apple business essentials wit

richard louis here is here with the headlines. >> hello, good to see, a republican senator in -- of, arkansas had to georgia to stump for herschel walkerhis state gop nominee for senator, herschel walker, is of course now facing an issue that, this up to the report, walker who supports a total ban on abortion paid for an ex girlfriend's abortion. and encouraged her to get a second. ford indiana mayor, -- , drinking and driving after a car accident saturday. night police say that they conducted testing that the mayor was impaired. the mayor apologized on twitter. it's unclear if he was arrested or charged. , and julia was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves across central america. the storm made landfall, sunday morning in nicaragua. it dug heavy rains with potential of causing floods and mudslides. ex expected to dissipate by monday evening near guatemala. more from the muddy house and so, right after a short break for you. for you. my asthma felt anything but normal. ♪ ♪ it was time for a nunormal with nucala. nucala is a once-monthly add-on treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma that can mean less oral steroids. not for sudd

walker bush. and actually, george w. bush for that matter. and gerald ford, who richard naughton smith is writing a magnificent biography of. ford and jimmy carter became incredibly close, even though they ran against each other in 1976. but on this fourth of july, we should really celebrate calvin coolidge. i wish i was up there, at plymouth notch in vermont. but it's also important wherever you are in the country to thank the founders for having the ideas of creating the united states of america. this remarkable democracy that we all love and share so much. >> thomas jefferson, ranked number seven on this year survey, ranked number seven and every survey we've done. stability of the top and bottom of this historian survey of presidential leadership. abraham lincoln, coming in first place every time we've done it. all four times. teddy roosevelt in fourth place all four times. at the bottom, the last three, pierce, johnson and buchanan. that is always the bottom three in these surveys. taking your phone calls about it, letting you talk to our panel of historian i series

walker, making clear they are fine with abortions if it involves one of their own. will voters take note that hypocrisy in key swing states? we'll ask uttered wisconsin's democratic party. but first, richardouis with the other big stories we're tracking this hour at msnbc. richard? >> alicia, good evening. the biden administration confirming the msnbc news that senior officials have met face to face with leaders of the taliban in qatar. so first meeting says the u.s. killed top al-qaeda leader eamonn al zawahiri. he was hiding out in afghanistan when the troops took him out in july, the u.s. saw as a violation of their commitment to harvard terrace. a texas teenager has been -- as he sat eating a hamburger and mcdonald's parking lot. the san antonio officer was nearby investigating an unrelated matter, when he shot the 17 year old. it's unclear why he opened fire in the investigation is investigating. thankfully he survived in the teen remains hospitalized. tampa bay buccaneers and the falcons joined forces ahead of tonight's game to help storm victims. teams and their families seen building care packages for the red cross. those kits were then delivered to a local shelter housing familie

richard engel live with the newest weapon being used by russia and the impact on the war. >>> one-on-one georgia republican senate candidate herschel walkerpeaking out on the state of his campaign and the allegations from a former girlfriend he paid for her abortion. >> is that your signature on the check? >> that's my check. >> our exclusive interview. as early voting in georgia starts this morning. >>> captured inside the dramatic arrest of a suspected serial killer in northern california. >> we are sure we stopped another killing. >> the hero officers behind that investigation and how they finally cracked the case. >>> all that, plus not so happy returns. popular stores set to do away with free returns. we will break down what all shoppers need to know. >>> and tom's temper why tom brady unloaded on his teammates on the sidelines of the bucs/steelers game and fly eagles fly. >> with a step in the secondary, he will score! >> philadelphia shines on "sunday night football," beating the arch rival cowboys to remain the only undefeated team in the nfl. today monday, october 17, 2022 ♪ >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthri