i'm raja pradhan in tokyo. >>> japan's prime minister and poland's president have been discussing their shared concerns. they called together for a peaceful solution to the crisis in ukraine. shinzo abe and bronislaw komoroski sat down together in tokyo. they issued a statement saying the situation in ukraine poses a serious threat to global peace and stability. they said leaders should find a peaceful solution with complete respect for ukrainian sovereignty. they also discussed ties between japan and poland. they said they'll upgrade those relations to a strategic partnership. they agreed to have defense officials meet regularly, and they promise to cooperate more closely on energy in light of poland's plans to build nuclear plants. president komorowski had earlier spoken to nhk about the situation in eastern ukraine. >> translator: i can have no peace of mind about the situation there. i feel it's a threat. i have doubts about whether the ceasefire agreement will be observed. >> komorowski suggested the possi

i'm in tokyo. jordan has begun military operations following the release of a video by islamic state that shows the killing of an air force pilot. jordainian plains carried out massive raids. state run television broadcast video of f-16 jets taking off from an air base and striking ground targets. military officials say dozens of planes took part in the operation. they say the jets attacked islamic states arms depots and training facilities. they did not give details about the location of the air strikes. they reported they took place in the northern syrian city and major strong hold of islamic state. public demand for retaliation against islamic state has been mounting many jordan. in the capital a rally was held to comemorial service rate the pilot's death. citizens demand the islamic state militant group be destroyed. >> we are not afraid of islamic state militants. we will win. absolutely. >> jordan should go all out against islamic state. >> meanwhile in washington a u.s. state department spok

>>> welcome to nhk world "newsline" i'm gene otani in tokyo. here's a look at some of the stories we're following this hour. delegates from dozens of nations have wrapped up a meeting on violent extremism, agreeing to take a multipronged approach to countering militants everywhere. >>> a member of a defunct japanese terrorist group was deported from the u.s. and arrested in tokyo. >>> and people in sporting circles are hoping the 2019 rugby world cup in japan will give the game a big boost in the country. >>> representatives of more than 60 nations have agreed to work closer together to counter violent extremism. they wrapped up a conference in washington, and they noted combat aimed groups such as islamic state requires a strategy encompassing security social media, and help for people on the sidelines of society. nhk world's craig dale has the details. >> reporter: they came together from all corners of the planet. part of the global effort to confront a common enemy. >> we must remain unwavering in our fight against terrorist organizations.

i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo.>> u.s. president barack obama says he's determined to take on islamic state. he called the group a grave threat to the national security of the united states and its allies, and he's asked congress to formally authorize military force against the militants. >> this resolution strikes the necessary balance by giving us the flexibility we need for unforeseen circumstances. for example, if we had actionable intelligence about a gathering of isil leaders, and our partners didn't have the capacity to get them, i would be prepared to order our special forces to take action. because i will not allow these terrorists to have a safe haven. >> obama says islamic state poses a threat to the people and stability of iraq, syria, the broader middle east and to u.s. national security. the proposal would limit operations against the militants to three years. obama said the plan does not authorize long-term large-scale ground combat operations like those in afghanistan and iraq. obama has been carryin

after the massive earthquake in 2011, tokyo came to a stand still. roads were jammed with people trying to drive back home, blocking ambulances and other rescue vehicles. if a mega-quake were to occur directly under the capital, wrecked and abandoned cars would cause bigger problems. in this scenario, the city of tokyo and the central government would call on private companies with help to remove wreckage. a new plan puts priority on opening eight routes between the heart of tokyo and surrounding areas. under the plan, officials would check the damage to roads and decide which sections need to be cleared immediately. the plan calls for at least one route with inward and outward lanes to be cleared and opened within 48 hours. the president of a towing service says the government has asked his company to secure roads in the event of a disaster. he said this is the only thing that's been decided so far. >> translator: we will need to discuss specific and concrete details. >> looking after stranded commuters is another issue. on march 11th, 2011, railway

i'm gene otani in tokyo. ÷wt of economic reform plans to brussels meeting a deadline. both of the european commission's indicate and agreement to the bailout extension. kiev says separatist forces are closer to the port city. one rebel leader claims his forces have begun pulling back heavy weapons as per the cease-fire agreement. an liable for terrorism, a u.s. jury has found the -- responsible

>>> welcome to nhk world "newsline" i'm gene otani in tokyo. here's a look at some of the stories we're following this hour. egyptian leaders are calling on u.s.-led forces to expand their attacks against islamic state militants to libya. >>> world leaders will gather in washington to look at ways to stop the militant group from expanding. >>> and young people in china are turning back to an older style of writing, but newer chinese characters are catching on in hong kong. >>> the president of egypt is asking european countries and the u.s. to join him in attacking the islamic state group in libya. abdel fattah al sisi launched air strikes there after militants announced they killed 21 christian egyptian captives. nhk world's craig dale is tracking developments for us. >>> president sisi promised retaliation. now egypt has waded into the chaotic situation in libya, where there are two rival governments, and a tangled web of militia groups including islamist extremists. egyptian fighter jets carried out the airstrikes on monday. military officia

i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo.embers of the islamic state militant group have been recruiting people from around the world to join their battle. now authorities from the united states have charged three men with conspiring to support the group. investigators believe two of them were planning to travel to syria to fight. one of the men is 19 and is from kazakhstan. the others age 24 and 30 are from uzbekistan. all of them live in brooklyn new york. federal authorities said two of the men intended to go to syria to take part in jihad or holy war. officers arrested the 19-year-old at john f. kennedy international airport. he was preparing to board a flight for turkey. investigators believe the oldest member of the group provided the others with money for plane tickets. authorities say two of the men posted messages on the minority supporting the militants and contacted a person with links to the group. fbi officials and the new york police believe the two men were planning terrorist attacks against the united states.

i'm gene otani in tokyo. ' is hour. the german parliament voted one big yes to extend financial aid to greece by another four months. this after bitter clashes in the streets of athens between police and protesters during antigovernment demonstrations. one year to the day after russian troops and pro must go -- pro-moscow forces began seizing the crimea, the un security council has sat an emergency session on ukraine. news coming out of kiev saying that three soldiers have been killed and seven others

a decline of just over 20% was seen in the greater tokyo area. in that sense, i'd like to make it clear that we had no problem in our crisis management. >> abe has made a fresh vow to prevent acts of terrorism leading up to the 2020 tokyo olympics and paralympics. >>> one of the most crucial points in the new security legislation is how the sdf should provide logistics support to foreign troops. nhk has obtained a draft of the proposal. it suggests sdf personnel would be allowed to provide the support to foreign troops trying to eliminate terrorist threats or restore regional security. they would be able to do that without a u.n. security council resolution. and a law would be permanent. until now government leaders have sought a special law each time sdf units were sent abroad. such a law was used more than a decade ago when japanese personnel were sent to help reconstruct iraq. under the draft legislation, sdf members would be allowed to provide transportation and medical support. they could take part in search and rescue operations, and they w

i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. this just coming in to us. japanese police officers are seeking arrest warrants for three teenagers suspectedqú,et murdering a 13-year-old boy. they say the suspects were acquainted with the victim. ryota uemura was found dead one week ago on a river bank in kawasaki city near tokyo. he had been stabbed in the neck. officers found a box cutter blade and a stick near uemura's body. the victim had bruises on his face and arms. investigators have been reviewing surveillance camera footage taken around the time uemura was stabbed. they say it shows him walking toward the river with several young men. uemura was frequently seen with a group of boys. people who knew him say he was punched in the face by members of the group. police have discovered mobile phone messages uemura sent before he was murdered. he had been asking his friends for help. more details on that story as they come in. >>> now in other news a prominent american newspaper has unmasked the islamic state member dubbed jihadi john. the black-clad man w

but a zoo near tokyo recently welcomed quadruplets. the four baby tigers haven't even opened their eyes yet. officials at the zoo say they're eager eaters and appear to be healthy. the new arrivals are a blue-eyed variant of the bengal tiger. experts say there may be only 200 left worldwide. the mother of the cubs also gave birth to four babies in 2013. the zookeeper says being on hand for the delivery was good practice for greeting the new litter. >> translator: the mother and the cubs all look fine. the babies are drinking plenty of milk and their tummies are really full. i'm relieved. >> the cubs are scheduled to make their public debut in mid-april. >>> and that's "newsline" for this hour. i'm gene otani in tokyo. úça ' th his french counterpart. it is part of a push for a new deal on creek debt. the new far left government in athens is looking to write off half the debt, arguing that europeans must work together to find a solution. the greek finance minister is now in london. >> he is popular at home and now he is on a charm offen

as does an expressway tunnel that runs beneath tokyo bay. rust proofing isn't the end of the line for the company. it's working to develop a coating that can with stand even more extreme conditions. the substance on the iron plate won't shake off, even after a forceful blow. it's made of carbon nanotube a very strong carbon crystal. he approaches business as a nonstop race. he aspires to run at top speed, so nobody can keep up. >> translator: the concern is not so much about people copying our products rather it's that we need to keep developing new products. technology continues to move forward. i'm constantly trying to come up with ideas for products and ways to differentiate them from others. >> surviveal in this industry means holding fast. that's his intention regardless whatever stresses the market may bring. >>> moving on to other news. south korean president named four cabinet members as part of a government reshuffle. he appointed a new prime minister. he's a veteran lawmaker from the ruling party. the move came after parliament end

i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo.he former head of south korea's intelligence service has been sent to jail for three years after a major legal turnaround. a seoul high court judge ruled won sei hoon should be imprisoned for trying to influence the outcustom a presidential election. the judge reviewed a decision by a lower court which found the former director of the national intelligence service guilty of political meddling. but he received a suspended sentence. the high court judge concluded that won made his subordinates launch an online smear campaign during the 2012 presidential election. he said they used more than 700 twitter accounts to post a slew of messages critical of candidates who ran against park geun hye. she won the vote by a slim margin. the judge said won neglected his duty to maintain neutrality and meddled in the political progress, and he said the former spy chief harmed the country's democracy. won has the right to appeal this latest vertical. members of the largest opposition party new politics

the norita express trains linking tokyo and the airport bear his stamp. so does a crossing that incorporates signals and lighting in one big circle. best known of all, the bottle that instantly links the product with a particular producer. by all means, your most well-known work is this soy sauce table dispenser. it's really handy. lifting it at the neck is a breeze. >> translator: it has the shape of a water drop. it's meant to look natural. >> reporter: more than 50 years an tables around the world, and still unchanged. it's practical, too. let me pour some. >> translator: usually the soy sauce is drippy and can mess up the table. the salt in it makes it sticky. >> reporter: ekuan tested more than 100 prototypes before settling on this shape for the spout. the optimum angle to prevent dripping. the bottles and the sauce they contain are now sold in over 80 countries. ekuan has dedicated himself to changing lives through design. but he didn't start out with that calling in mind. he was born in 1929 the son of the head priest of a buddhist temple in hiros

>>> welcome to newsline it's wednesday february 4th in tokyo. jordanian leaders have lost their fight to win the release of an air force pilot captured by islamic state. images posted online show the apparent kill inging of a man. the man believed to be the pilot is surrounded by mass gunmen and set on fire. he was captured by the militants in late december after his jet crashed during u.s. led air strikes. islamic state members had demanded the release of death row inmates in return for freeing japanese hostage kenji goto. the militant group didn't show any evidence and released a video that purportedly shows the killing of goto. government officials in iman are trying to verify the authenticity of the latest images. jordan's state run tv broke the news across the nation. it carried a banner saying our hero has been killed. it reported that the pilot was killed on january 3rd and said he was already dead when islamic state was negotiating with the jordanian government over his release. the broadcaster provided no evidence. it showed a message f

i'm ross mihara in tokyo. >>> aviation officials in taiwan are closer to understanding how a transasia passenger plane crashed into a river. they suspect the pilot lost power in one engine, then throttled down the other. investigators have been piecing together the plane's last moments since it came down on wednesday. they say the flight data and voice recorders show both engines lost power soon after takeoff. the right engine triggered a fault alarm that then lost power. the left engine lost power soon after. a voice recording suggests the pilot throttled it down. the plane crashed minutes after taking off in taipei. it was carrying 58 people. 35 are confirmed dead. 8 are missing. >>> the foreign ministers of japan, china and south korea could soon get relations back on track. they haven't gathered for nearly three years partly because of disagreements over perceptions of history. now, they are laying the groundwork for a meeting next month. xi jinping and his south korean counterpart park gun hay got the bal

but very different story across tokyo. sunny weather will come back and the temperatures getting back to the double digit. it's more like springlike conditions that will stay into your saturday. across the americas extremely low temperatures are still affecting many parts of the eastern canada and the eastern united states and the cold weather affected the south where we usually see mild conditions even in winter. we have some video from haleville, alabama. a state of emergency was declared on wednesday across alabama. a low pressure brought snowfall to the northern portions of alabama forcing schools, government offices and many businesses to close. this came after a cold snap forced temperatures to fall below freezing on tuesday. some places like anniston broke snowfall records, up to 20 sent meters fell in isolated parts across the portions of the state. the system has moved away from alabama, so clear conditions have returned across these areas. but because temperatures will drop at night, moisture could refreeze makin

tokyo at 9 degrees. here across america, chicago saw record-breaking snowfall amounts of 49 centimeters in a couple of days. that system is now holding in to the new england states. that's probably going to be bringing blizzard conditions across newfoundland. as you can see for the big cities such as boston new york d.c. snow will certainly cause -- wreak some havoc and cause people to have migraines, especially during the commuting hours on your wednesday and the latter half of the week. chicago finally seeing sunshine. that's despite that minus 9 degrees for your high on your thursday. talking about really chilly conditions actually. these areas will be seeing windchill factors down to about minus 30 degrees. dangerous conditions out there. flipside of the continent, upper rockies will see about 50 centimeters of additional snowfall and mixed precipitation across northwestern california. temperature in los angeles at 22 degrees. last but not least here in europe, still another round of unstable conditi

life. >> this guest house in tokyo opened five years ago.lthough it's small, it's earned a good reputation thanks to the internet and word of mouth. foreigners from more than 60 countries have stayed here. the secret behind its popularity is an original service the owner watanabe brought up himself. >> i take you to the place that there's -- >> the service allows visitors to experience the life of ordinary japanese by exploring the neighborhood around the guest house. on this day, the owner had guests from five countries and territories, including germany and hong kong. he took them to a local shopping street. the kind of place few foreign tourists visit. the tourists showed an interest in a japanese-style rice cracker store that's been in business for more than 100 years. some of the items caught their eye. an event was being held at a local park to celebrate the new year. using a wooden mallet, the locals are pounding glutenous rice. the japanese traditionally eat rice cake or machi to celebrate special occasions. rice pounding is an age-o

high of tokyo, high of 12 degrees clearing skies through the days. 8 in beijing and dry as we go down southern portions of this area. hope you have a good day. >>> people are flocking to a city in northern japan to enjoy a frozen vision of the world. ♪ they're checking out the works of the art of the 66th annual snow festival. visitors can see over 200 snow and ice sculptures at three separate sites. some stand 15 meters high. one group of artists created part of this shrine at the an ness sca world heritage site in the japanese city of. and another carve edd a city in manila. >> translator: this is my first visit. it's overwhelming. the shrine statute is so big and detailed. >> the statutes are wonderful so i really enjoy them. >> the sculptures will be standing for the coming week. organizers expect over $2 million vis -- 2 million visitors. that's "newsline." thanks very much for joining us. until next time, good-bye. ncois hollande focuses on international policy in his press conference, making a surprise announcement that he and herman chancello

i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo.he nikkei is hitting a milestone. it is trading at a 15-year high. more on that in our business segment in just a moment. but first we take you to ukraine, where separatists there backed by russia say they've taken full control of a key railway hub in an eastern part of the country. they've seen government troops ordered out of the city of debaltseve. they hoisted their flags on rooftops to show their initiative in the truce process. they also began to withdraw heavy weaponry from the seized area in an apparent gesture to abide by the arrangement that took effect on sunday. ukrainian president petro poroshenko made an unexpected visit to the region and praised the efforts of soldiers there. he stressed their withdrawal was to comply with the truce. he also spoke with key cabinet ministers and military leaders about ways to deal with the separatists and russia. and he's decided to ask the u.n. and e.u. to dispatch personnel for a peacekeeping operation. debaltseve is considered a strate

here in tokyo the nikkei and the shanghai composite were both pulled down by profit taking. moving on to currencies the dollar is trading lower against its major peers as the prospects for an early rate hike diminished in the u.s. dollar/yen is at roughly 118.75. out euro has been pretty well supported after eurozone finance ministers approved greece's reform plan late tuesday. meanwhile the australian dollar jumped to a one-month high against the greenback. that's after china's manufacturing data for february beat market expectations. china is of course australia's biggest trading partner. >>> well officials at the tokyo stock exchange will be opening a new market for trading funds that specialize in infrastructure development as early as april. such markets are already in operation in the united states australia, as well as other countries. now this market will be aimed at funds that invest in projects such as renewable power generating plants and public facilities like airports and railways. investors will share the profits from the projects. tse officials plan to establi

>>> welcome to nhk world "newsline," i'm gene otani in tokyo. here's a look at some of the stories we're following this hour. the jordanian air force carries out massive raids against islamic state militants after the killing of one of its pilots. >>> the leaders of germany and france are proposing a new peace plan to try to end the bitter and bloody conflict in ukraine. >>> and the owner of a cafe in beijing is inspired by the example of steve jobs to nurture new i.t. talent. >>> members of jordan's air force have launched new air strikes targeting the groups islamic state. they're carrying out king abdullah's promise to avenge the killing of the pilot by waging a harsh war against the militants. jordan's state-run television broadcast video of f-16 jets taking off from an air base and striking ground targets. officials say dozens of planes bombed the group's training centers and arms depot. military officials did not disclose where the air strikes took place. media reports say they happened in the northern syrian city of raqqah, a major milita

i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo.rench authorities are testing a new way to stop the stream of young people from joining militant groups abroad. they've seized the passports of those suspected of planning to travel to syria to join the fight. it's the first phase of the new anti-terrorism law. interior minister bernard kaz noour said authorities have taken six passports from people in their 20s. he said they're preparing travel bans for 40 others. and he said if french citizens leave to commit atrocities in syria or iraq they would pose an even greater risk when they return. france's parliament passed the new counterterrorism laws in november. they allow authorities to prevent nationals from traveling if their suspected purpose is to engage in terrorist activities. government officials estimate about 1,400 french nationals have joined the islamic state group or are planning to do so. authorities have been on high alert since terror attacks in and around paris last month left 17 people dead. they've also raided organiz

tokyo, though, fell more than 1% as the stronger yen weighed on exporters. moving on to currencies now the australian dollar plunged to a near six-year low against the u.s. dollar. after the rate cut the aussie slipped to a one-year low against the yen. traders have been buying the yen against the greenback and the euro. they're buying the japanese kur sin as a safe asset, after the u.s. and china both released weak economic data in the past few days. >>> strong competition from south korean and chinese companies has caused toshiba's tv division to lose money for the last three years. the major japanese electronicsmaker has been streamlining production of televisions. sources say toshiba plans to sell its factory in egypt to its business partner. the plant makes sets for markets in the middle east and africa. the move follows toshiba's decision to phase out sales of tvs overseas. executives at toshiba are also talking to other companies about the possible sale of a television assembly plant in indonesia. toshiba plans to contract production of its tvs to fir

i'm gene otani in tokyo. . a new operation here in france has led to two arrests after three french soldiers were stabbed. a draft of an arrest warrant for the president of argentina is discovered in the home of alberto nisman. he was found dead last month under mysterious circumstances.

but across the pacific side including tokyo, it should stay dry. it was like spring in tokyo today. the high rose to 13 degrees. a little bit cooler compared to thursday but 11 degrees for the high on friday in tokyo. and across the west sunny wave in beijing with a high of nine degrees. hazy conditions should come back on the weekend and. 33 in bangkok. this is the third storm. that's dumped about 60 centimeters of snow over the boston area. and we have it moving across the north eastern u.s. once again. it's not a significant snow maker but the snow hasn't melted yet. it races the potential for avalanches and also roof collapse. now, temperatures are going to be extremely low going into the weekend. take a look. boston your high is going to be minus 9 on saturday with snowflakes on the menu. new york city minus 8 degrees on the last day of the business week. it will feel like minus 25 degrees or so due to strong winds in the nighttime hours. but across the opposite side of the u.s. it's quite different. nearly 30 degrees going into your saturday. so stay hydrated. here's the exten

the tokyo market leads the way. and markets around the world follow. >> from the decisions that could change the course of an economy. >> to the companies at the forefront of change. >> up to the minute market reports. >> and analysis by specialists from around the world. >> get all the latest business news and insight every day, here on "newsline." >>> prosecutors in taiwan have indicted more than 100 people in connection with the occupation of the parliament building in taipei last year. the protesters consisted mostly of students. they hope to stop lawmakers of the ruling nationalist party from ratifying a trade deal with china. the three-week occupation began in march. the protesters were opposed to a service trade agreement with china signed in 2013. they said the pact threatens smaller businesses in taiwan. prosecutors announced on tuesday 119 people face charges for occupying buildings and obstructing official duties. the protests highlighted public anxiety over president ma ying-jeou's attempt to bring close

i'm raja pradhan in tokyo. members of the u.n. security council are considering a new plan to crack down on the militant group islamic state. they're looking at a resolution that would help starve the militants of funds. the plan calls for countries to put an end to all oil deals and to stop paying ransom for hostages. russian officials submitted the draft resolution. it focuses on major sources of revenue for islamic state and other extremist groups including oil, ransoms and the antiquity trade. it threatens sanctions for countries that violate certain rules. security council members have already adopted several resolutions to contain islamic state. observers say this one is likely to pass as officials from western nations have raised no objections. a new propaganda video by islamic state militants shows a captured british photojournalist. he says it's the last of the video service. concern about his safety has surged among british media. >> hello. i'm john cantlie. in the last film in this series, we are in

here in tokyo it is now down even more a loss of 1% since yesterday. analysts say some investors are locking in profits after a 2% jump yesterday. now turning to currencies traders are pulling down the euro as they are again becoming concern about greece. the european central bank announced it will not accept greek government bond as collateral. the decision could shake greek commercial banks. right now the euro dollar trading at the 113 range. meanwhile, the dollar back against the yen. currency traders are taking cover and buying what they see as the relative safety of the yen. >>> let's take a look at what's happening on other asian markets at this hour. south korea trading lower by 7/10 of a percent. i'll keep track of trading for you all throughout the day. i'll be back next hour with more headlines. here's a check on other markets. >>> sri lanka celebrated on wednesday the anniversary of its independence. the new president called for national reconciliation as the country rebuilds after more than 25 years of civil war. he beat his opponent in las

>>> welcome to nhk world "newsline," i'm gene otani in tokyo. here's a look at some of the stories we're following this hour. >>> stepping down. japan's agriculture minister has handed in his resignation after a series of allegations that his office took improper finding. >>> the u.s. homeland security chief is calling for vigilance against -- after, rather islamic state extremists threaten to target shopping malls. >>> japanese aid groups are facing new challenges in assisting syrian refugees. ♪ >>> and a dance troupe in central japan is bridging the gap between two cultures. >>> japanese prime minister shinzo abe has lost a key member of his cabinet. agriculture and fisheries minister koya nishikawa has announced he's stepping down. nishikawa came under fire after a media report said his political organization received a donation from a company subsidized by the government. he returned the money when he realized it could have been deemed illegal. >> translator: i've tried to explain but it never seems to be enough for those accusing me. so i s

i'm gene otani in tokyo. h a controversial economic reform without a parliamentary vote, sparking criticism the government is too authoritarian. hundreds of government troops pull out of the key you just keep ukrainian town -- the key ukrainian town of debaltseve. close to 40 killed in two suicide attacks in nigeria as boko haram spreads out over borders. our correspondent has more from neighboring niger, where one side of the recent attacks -- one

the ministry made a pitch to representatives of 70 companies at a seminar in tokyo. kiyohiro mitsui says japanese companies can help in food medicine, construction and transport. he said the high quality of the offer will be welcome. he also explained the paperwork involved in registering for such activity. >> translator: japan has not been supplying much in the way of goods and services despite the high level of funds it contributes. i believe we can provide more to the u.n. >> the u.n. says the overall procurement volume of u.n. organizations in 2013 was $16.1 billion of which japanese firms accounted for just 0.8%. >>> the first passenger plane to be built in japan in half a century will soon take to the skies. mitsubishi aircraft corporation completed the mrj last year. sources say a ground test to check the plane's strength are progressing smoothly. they say the company is therefore aiming to carry out the first test flight on may 29th. the sources say the mrj will take off from nagoya airport and return after about one hour in the air. the successful flight wil

i'm gene otani in tokyo. ? my police fire tear gas. pushing for peace in eastern ukraine -- leaders from ukraine russia, germany, and france promised to meet in dollars after the phone call fails to yield the concrete agreement. in a sweet second victory for the ivory coast. the elephants won the cup of nations tournament beating ghana -8 in overtime. you're watching "france 24."

i love tokyo. i ultimately came back to new york with a sense of american entrepreneurialism. >> you started tumblr in 2006. tell me how it began. >> it was something i had been cooking for a couple of years. i was really noodling on it for a while. coming out of, frankly, selfish desires i had for something that did not exist at the time. >> what were you trying to create? >> it was 2005, 2006, and the creative capabilities of the web had vaulted forward. video on youtube was possible. video was one of the hardest things to do on the internet, and all of a sudden, youtube unlocked it. >> it was the beginning of facebook. the heyday of myspace. >> facebook making it really easy to share. twitter making it easy to publish. my frustration through all of this was as much as the technology was marching forward the actual services people were building were more and more restrictive. facebook was giving you a lot more publishing capability but always on the same vanilla white profile page everybody else