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the united nations is such a amazing idea and it's declaration of human rights. what a unimaginable idea at the time. elnor roosevelt was ininstrumental in making that happen and those many years when the countries of russia and china and america and all these other major countries got together after all the killing and suffering and holocaust to inshine this hope, the united nations committed to universal declaration of rights. well, what a wonderful thing and we are not there yet. but it gives me hope that something that was completely unimag nnl when this united nations charter was adopted in san francisco, that is marriage equality has become a realty. so i think we can take great comfort and hope from the fact that something that people didn't even conceive of not so many decades ago, has become a realty by the united states supreme court all over this country. marriage equality, the right of same sex couples now recognized by the highest court in the land. who would have ever thought that even 5 years ago but it happened. it happened. and so it is never tim
the united nations is such a amazing idea and it's declaration of human rights. what a unimaginable idea at the time. elnor roosevelt was ininstrumental in making that happen and those many years when the countries of russia and china and america and all these other major countries got together after all the killing and suffering and holocaust to inshine this hope, the united nations committed to universal declaration of rights. well, what a wonderful thing and we are not there yet. but it...
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the help of the united nations. that was the first peacekeeping mission of the united nations since the birth of the united nations. the united nations showed we were not alone. and today, when i travel to refugee camps and conflict areas around the world, i tell young people refugees, and displaced persons, don't despair. you are not alone. the united nations stands with you. i made it and you can, too. the united nations will support you. this is what i am sending, the messages to many helpless and unfortunate young people around the world. i believe that is my mission and our mission of the united nations. every day the united nations feeds the hungry, shelters refugees. 60 million refugees now. more than 60% of children. we vaccinate against deadly disease. every day we defend human rights for all, regardless of race, gender, religion nationality, and sexual orientation. [applause] in that regard, the decision of -- in net regard, i welcomed the decision of the supreme court of the united states paves the way fo
the help of the united nations. that was the first peacekeeping mission of the united nations since the birth of the united nations. the united nations showed we were not alone. and today, when i travel to refugee camps and conflict areas around the world, i tell young people refugees, and displaced persons, don't despair. you are not alone. the united nations stands with you. i made it and you can, too. the united nations will support you. this is what i am sending, the messages to many...
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that was the first peacekeeping mission of the united nations since the birth of the united nations.he united nations showed we were not alone. and today, when i travel to refugee camps and conflict areas around the world, i tell young old, refugees and displaced persons, don't despair. you are not alone. the united nations stands with you. i made it and you can, too. this is what i am sending, the messages to many helpless and unfortunate young people around the world. that is my mission and our mission of the united nations. every day the united nations feeds the hungry shelters refugees. 60 million refugees now. more than 60% of children. every day we defend human rights , regardless of race, gender, religion nationality and sexual orientation. [applause] in that regard, the decision of the supreme court of the united states paves the way for gay and lesbian americans to have their relationship legally recognized come no matter what state they are living in, and that is a great step forward for human rights in the united states and i joined the lgbt community and celebrating this
that was the first peacekeeping mission of the united nations since the birth of the united nations.he united nations showed we were not alone. and today, when i travel to refugee camps and conflict areas around the world, i tell young old, refugees and displaced persons, don't despair. you are not alone. the united nations stands with you. i made it and you can, too. this is what i am sending, the messages to many helpless and unfortunate young people around the world. that is my mission and...
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seven decades after its founding, the united nations and the ideals of the charter that guides it continues to inspire continues to challenge its member nations to answer our responsibilities to fellow human beings. under the leadership of secretary-general ban ki-moon, with his entrepreneurial spirit and fresh eyes on every subject, a strong the u.n. has made for a better world. in so many arenas, the united nations has played a leadership role. thank you, secretary-general for your leadership in the promotion of peace, alleviation of poverty. thank you especially mr. secretary-general here in san francisco, for driving the international mobilization against hiv and aids. [applause] in advancing human rights and empowering women and girls, he has been a leader, recognizing the scale and urgency of the climate crisis, he has given it impassioned leadership to the cause. it is my great pleasure to introduce the leader of this great gathering, a man dedicated to advancing peace, promoting sustainability, and upholding the ideals and vision of the founders who came together in this great city
seven decades after its founding, the united nations and the ideals of the charter that guides it continues to inspire continues to challenge its member nations to answer our responsibilities to fellow human beings. under the leadership of secretary-general ban ki-moon, with his entrepreneurial spirit and fresh eyes on every subject, a strong the u.n. has made for a better world. in so many arenas, the united nations has played a leadership role. thank you, secretary-general for your leadership...
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the 70th anniversary of the united nations. we are all, i'm sure, hoping for peace and praying for peace around the world. so we welcome you here today. and we look forward to you being here on the 75th anniversary of the united nations charters signed in our beautiful san francisco. thank you very much for being here. ♪ [ applause ] [ applause ] [ applause ] >> each week american history tv's reel america brings you archive films that provide historical context of the 21st century. >> in 1849, it took the clipper ship "flying cloud" 89 days to reach san francisco's golden gate harbor from new york. in the spring of 1945, no point on earth was more than 40 flying hours away from san francisco. in those hundred years san francisco grew larger as the world grew smaller. it developed into a vigorous and cosmopolitan center of culture and of industry and shipping for the war in the pacific. and for nine weeks in the spring of 1945 san francisco was the center for men's hopes for lasting peace. delegates representing 46 nations came
the 70th anniversary of the united nations. we are all, i'm sure, hoping for peace and praying for peace around the world. so we welcome you here today. and we look forward to you being here on the 75th anniversary of the united nations charters signed in our beautiful san francisco. thank you very much for being here. ♪ [ applause ] [ applause ] [ applause ] >> each week american history tv's reel america brings you archive films that provide historical context of the 21st century....
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in so many arenas, the united nations has played a role. thank you for your dedication. thank you for mr. secretary general for driving the national mobilization against hiv and aids. in advancing human rights and empowering women and girls he has been a leader. in recognizing the scale and the urgency of the climate crisis where i have seen first hand his determination. he has given an impassioned leadership to the cause. it is now my great pleasure to introduce the leader of this great gathering. a man dedicated to advancing peace, promoting sustainability and upholding the ideals and vision of the founders who came together in this great city of san francisco. honored guests all of you, please join me in welcoming the 8th secretary general of the united nations. ki-moon. [ applause ] >> thank you. please take seats. honorable nancy pelosi congresswoman and democratic leader of the united states house of representatives thank you for your very kind introdication and thank you for your great leadership. the united nations are very much grateful for your continuing suppor
in so many arenas, the united nations has played a role. thank you for your dedication. thank you for mr. secretary general for driving the national mobilization against hiv and aids. in advancing human rights and empowering women and girls he has been a leader. in recognizing the scale and the urgency of the climate crisis where i have seen first hand his determination. he has given an impassioned leadership to the cause. it is now my great pleasure to introduce the leader of this great...
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of the united nations. for me personally, it was the place where my passion as a young boy to be a global citizen, my passion was born here in san francisco in 1962. more than half a century ago, 1962, i came to the united states as a part of a young student group, international student sponsored by the american red cross society. i was just 18 years old at the time. our trip began right here in san francisco in the bay area. it was my first ever foreign trip. you may understand, it was my eye opening to the world, greater world. i was hosted by very kind [inaudible] a wonderful family in nuvauto. [inaudible] is here with us. she's now 97 years old. what a admireable lady. thank you very much. she is my american mom. thank you. ladies and gentlemen, the drafting of the charter was a glorious gamble. delegates from dozens of countries [inaudible] on humanity. so much faith was lost in the trenches and gas chambers of 2 world wars in the space of just one generation, but they dared to believe in something big
of the united nations. for me personally, it was the place where my passion as a young boy to be a global citizen, my passion was born here in san francisco in 1962. more than half a century ago, 1962, i came to the united states as a part of a young student group, international student sponsored by the american red cross society. i was just 18 years old at the time. our trip began right here in san francisco in the bay area. it was my first ever foreign trip. you may understand, it was my eye...
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. >> i want to read the plaque the harvey milk honors metal united nations secretary general moon for providing spirited leadership and advocating for human rights for the lgbt community for unwavering commitment to equality for all and pioneering work in establishing the unfree and equal campaign that that promotes vigil lgbt violent and highlights the lgbt examination as a core ingredient of social and celebrates go diversities without a doubt kwfks awarded today in city hall congratulations (clapping.) oh photos photos. >> (clapping.) >> i miss harvey milk and the members of the harvey milk foundation honorable governor jerry brown and leader pelosi and honorable mayor, mayor ed lee delegates and excellence sisters and the ambassadors of the for coming from united nations thank you for you're coming and joining a dear friends i truly honored by this legislature lunch and your recognition by this metal and you really gives me the opportunity to motivate myself and find myself better to work for free and human rights for everyone and i'm especially thrilled to be with you on today of
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anniversary has joining us to decide the united nations free and actually 0 campaign i'm ribbing is the chief officer of the unthis is created by mr. ted turn to support the unit mobiles the expertise of civil society and the private sector to help to tackle the world's challenges i'm honored we can bring together an honored esteemed audience to support lgbt rights globally i want to acknowledge skeet and nancy pelosi and governor jerry brown mayor ed lee congress bruce from peru and member of paramount physique me from norway and charlotte for being here. (clapping.) >> i'd like to thank our fantastic lunch host committee that has been spiritual in planning this event stewart milks and cliff and joyce and charles radcliff (clapping.) at the looking towards the next generation of leadership certifying i didn't for mipgz camp to be here with us thank you for doing that as a young gay man grouping in the deep south of the united states i never thought i'd see the day the supreme court would legalize this my partner and i are here and overjoyed and hokd for lgbt rights in 76 countries same
anniversary has joining us to decide the united nations free and actually 0 campaign i'm ribbing is the chief officer of the unthis is created by mr. ted turn to support the unit mobiles the expertise of civil society and the private sector to help to tackle the world's challenges i'm honored we can bring together an honored esteemed audience to support lgbt rights globally i want to acknowledge skeet and nancy pelosi and governor jerry brown mayor ed lee congress bruce from peru and member of...
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let's go to gabriel live for us at the united nations.re did russia decide it didn't want to see this resolution passed? >> reporter: well, russia essentially thought that this resolution was unfair and basically pointed the finger too much at the bosnian serbs, and as we know that russia has very close cultural and political ties to the bosnia serbs and serbia, so they are being pressured to veto this and that's exactly what they did. this was very strong worded language by the russian ambassador when he took to the floor and explained the veto. let's listen to a little bit. >> translator: the draft submitted by the united kingdom turned out to be not constructive confrontational and politically motivated. the blame for the past is placed basically on one people. the approach to which you single one responsible party for a war crime is not legitimate and can result in greater division within the bosnian society. >> reporter: for the u.k. and the united states this was clearly unacceptable especially for samantha power, the u.s. ambassado
let's go to gabriel live for us at the united nations.re did russia decide it didn't want to see this resolution passed? >> reporter: well, russia essentially thought that this resolution was unfair and basically pointed the finger too much at the bosnian serbs, and as we know that russia has very close cultural and political ties to the bosnia serbs and serbia, so they are being pressured to veto this and that's exactly what they did. this was very strong worded language by the russian...
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united nations peacekeepers on the ground. -- cooperate with the u.n.cekeepers on the ground. and then where the u.n. authorizes foreign troops to come -- again, between -- with the relationship between the government and then the third and most prevalent situation is when the un security council members authorize a peacekeeping mission in soldiers from around the world are contributed by their countries and go and work together to maintain what is usually a very fragile peace. in the burkina faso incident, the soldiers who are now suspended -- not arrested, which i think is critically important to note -- but the soldiers who have been suspended were there as members of the french military and france, of course is a permanent militant -- member of the security council as is the united states. the u.s. and france since their troops abroad to work in countries that are in crisis. and they should be operating under any mandate or agreement they should be operating as though they are the world leaders you're supposed to be setting the standards for the way
united nations peacekeepers on the ground. -- cooperate with the u.n.cekeepers on the ground. and then where the u.n. authorizes foreign troops to come -- again, between -- with the relationship between the government and then the third and most prevalent situation is when the un security council members authorize a peacekeeping mission in soldiers from around the world are contributed by their countries and go and work together to maintain what is usually a very fragile peace. in the burkina...
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francisco last time i have been distancing reminded the connection between this city and the united nations few other cities and place incredulous as proudly as san francisco the values of diversity equality, and inclusion it was from this building some 70 years ago that harvey milk helped to set and train americans gay rights resolution a revolution that continues to this day not only in this country but around the world he advocated here heros to protect the people from discrimination are the same majors that today we advocate to governments everywhere the arguments he made not only about tolerance but to inclusion and acceptance are the same ones we eyed today as we convince the government to embrace protect and value all of your people including those how are lesbian gay, bisexual, and transgenders as secretary of the united nations i've been traveling many countries as everywhere there is discrimination i talked to heads of states of government sometimes i've been successful one day for example in just forgot the country and name - i'll come back (laughter) i talked to the president qu
francisco last time i have been distancing reminded the connection between this city and the united nations few other cities and place incredulous as proudly as san francisco the values of diversity equality, and inclusion it was from this building some 70 years ago that harvey milk helped to set and train americans gay rights resolution a revolution that continues to this day not only in this country but around the world he advocated here heros to protect the people from discrimination are the...
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and that is who was founded by the united nations said that certain persons admitted genocide. and that was the problem when i said that they failed in the sense that it's not good for security council. it is not good for this organization. it is not good for us. if you don't recognize and respect the judgment and what one court founded by the same body once said it means that we have really failed. >> isn't it more important in the long run that those responsible for at least those who do find those who are responsible are brought to justice in a criminal court as has been happening rather than simply the court of public opinion? >> of course that is very important because we send a message of impunity. i think people thought they would never be there. and that is more important. i could not say what is more important by that, but that it is crucial. that they're in the court. and that we don't have final judgment. that it is very important. and that we have final judgment. in some cases we didn't have it. >> ambassador, thank you. thank you for joining us on this news hour. a
and that is who was founded by the united nations said that certain persons admitted genocide. and that was the problem when i said that they failed in the sense that it's not good for security council. it is not good for this organization. it is not good for us. if you don't recognize and respect the judgment and what one court founded by the same body once said it means that we have really failed. >> isn't it more important in the long run that those responsible for at least those who...
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>> the president shouldn't go to the united nations before the 60 days. we need to go home over recess and listen to our constituents. i was in wyoming yesterday and about why this is so bad and a risk to the united states national security. we have the time. the president shouldn't do an end run around congress and the american people to go to the security council of the united nations before we act. >> senator barrasso, senator cardin, thanks for coming in. we'll stay on top of this. >>> when we come back, we'll go live to chattanooga for the latest on that deadly shooting rampage in tennessee. now another victim is dead. >>> a makeshift memorial in chattanooga, tennessee. five members of the military were killed in the shooting rampage rampage. investigators are uncovering new information about the gunman and what he did in the hours before he launched his terror attack. john roberts is live outside the military recruiting office which was the first crime scene with the latest. john? >> reporter: good morning to you, chris. the family of mohammad youssu
>> the president shouldn't go to the united nations before the 60 days. we need to go home over recess and listen to our constituents. i was in wyoming yesterday and about why this is so bad and a risk to the united states national security. we have the time. the president shouldn't do an end run around congress and the american people to go to the security council of the united nations before we act. >> senator barrasso, senator cardin, thanks for coming in. we'll stay on top of...
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they nor the united states a country support supports the 9-nation coalition is yet to respond. >> nor despite requests have they responded to al jazeera. with no functioning government in place, and worsening humanitarian crisis the united nations says the focus is on finding a political solution to the conflict. >> from the perspentctive the united nations all the violence is serious. we are trying to push efforts to get the parties to have a ceasefire or at the very lost a humanitarian policy. >> human rights watch says all sides in a complex and long-running conflict must follow the rules of law. with no end to the fighting in site the hope is to spare civilians. >> major world powers and iran agreed to extend talks on the tehran nuclear programme to allow more time to reach the agreement as the june 30th headline approaches. our diplomatic editor propose. >> after a day of consultations in tehran the iranian foreign minister was back at the negotiating table with his u.s. op state numbers. after a brief comment he said i'm here to get a deal i think we can. earlier when he spoke t
they nor the united states a country support supports the 9-nation coalition is yet to respond. >> nor despite requests have they responded to al jazeera. with no functioning government in place, and worsening humanitarian crisis the united nations says the focus is on finding a political solution to the conflict. >> from the perspentctive the united nations all the violence is serious. we are trying to push efforts to get the parties to have a ceasefire or at the very lost a...
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it's where the united nations agencies are on the ground will be part and parcel of the investigation to make it more transparent. >> just to clarify, just to clarify, philip you say that an investigation is taking place into these allegations? >> yes, the process has already started. the staff has composed an investigation team that is going to the ground to conduct the investigation. >> have south sudanese soldiers been told that they cannot act like this? why are they acting like this in the first place? >> you are reacting by the report. that's not verified. these reports must be verified first. >> they were based on interviews with 174 victims and witnesses. it's said to be based on 174 victims and witnesses. >> we have the report which is unscientific. you cannot judge this on people that are supporting the opposition. let us together with the human rights and the united nations go to the ground and conduct a thorough investigation. >> if these reports are found to be verified will anyone be held to account? >> definitely. they will be have found to be violated the laws and rule
it's where the united nations agencies are on the ground will be part and parcel of the investigation to make it more transparent. >> just to clarify, just to clarify, philip you say that an investigation is taking place into these allegations? >> yes, the process has already started. the staff has composed an investigation team that is going to the ground to conduct the investigation. >> have south sudanese soldiers been told that they cannot act like this? why are they...
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gabriel elizondo united nations nations. >> the greek finance minister submitted a new letter to international creditors the proposal includes tax and reform measures but does not outline how greece plans to create them. and greece was facing a tough crowd at the european parliament. >> after the brinkmanship of refusal and referendum in greece prime minister alexis tsipras made his case in strasbourg. >> today we come with a strong mandate from the greek people and we're determined not to clash with europe but to tackle head on the establishment in our country and to change the mindsets which has taken us and the eurozone down. >> the grandstand something unlikely to have impressed e.u. leaders who gathered the night before only to discover that the greeks would not present new reform proposal until thursday although greece has formerly asked for a new three-year financial bail out. >> until now i have avoided talking about deadline. but the final deadline ends this week. >> the view from brussels is that we're into the final count down. it's a matter of days to determine the future of greece
gabriel elizondo united nations nations. >> the greek finance minister submitted a new letter to international creditors the proposal includes tax and reform measures but does not outline how greece plans to create them. and greece was facing a tough crowd at the european parliament. >> after the brinkmanship of refusal and referendum in greece prime minister alexis tsipras made his case in strasbourg. >> today we come with a strong mandate from the greek people and we're...
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ralph, what do you make of a president who decides he will take a deal to the united nations before beforeg it to the congress of the united states. >> he was very smart to do so. this was carefully calculated. once the united nations lifted the embargo on iran, it was game over. it doesn't matter what our co i mean, if they vote to maintain sanctions, it means u.s. businesses can't do business with iran. europeans get all the business. lou, on sunday, the german minister of commerce flew to tehran. he had a full schedule of meetings in iran today. the german equivalent of the chamber of commerce has predicted they'll be doing $10 billion worth of business annually in iran in the next few years. so the deal is already collapsed, and our president, he's talking about the hostages whose name -- lou: i'm astonished! the president said that they -- the iranians in any way violated the deal, there would be an immediate snapback of sanctions. >> there will be no snapback ever. lou: what in the world is going on here? surely the president of the united states would not lie to the american people.
ralph, what do you make of a president who decides he will take a deal to the united nations before beforeg it to the congress of the united states. >> he was very smart to do so. this was carefully calculated. once the united nations lifted the embargo on iran, it was game over. it doesn't matter what our co i mean, if they vote to maintain sanctions, it means u.s. businesses can't do business with iran. europeans get all the business. lou, on sunday, the german minister of commerce flew...
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with no functioning government in place and a worsening humanitarian crisis, the united nations saysuses finding a political solution to the conflict. >> from the perspective the united nations all of the violence, all of the sort of destruction that we have seen is quite serious. which is why we are trying to push our efforts to get the parties to have a ceasefire or at the very least a humanitarian pause. >> reporter: in the meantime, human rights watch says all sides in a complex and now long-running conflict must follow the rules of war. with no end to the fighting in sight, the hope is to spare civilians, kristen saloomey, al jazerra, the united nations. >>> a professor the political science at kuwait university in beirut he says houthi rebels are also to blame to the civilian casualties in yemen. >> the report by the human rights. [ inaudible ] since the beginning of the operations, there has been newspapering numerous reports about the civilian casualties, but in war collateral damage takes place all the time. especially now that the war has been going on for over three months
with no functioning government in place and a worsening humanitarian crisis, the united nations saysuses finding a political solution to the conflict. >> from the perspective the united nations all of the violence, all of the sort of destruction that we have seen is quite serious. which is why we are trying to push our efforts to get the parties to have a ceasefire or at the very least a humanitarian pause. >> reporter: in the meantime, human rights watch says all sides in a complex...
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let's go now to kristen saloomey who is in the united nations in new york. we heard emotive arguments what is likely to happen? >> well, they're voting right now, julie, and i'm watching the hands go up. i'm not sure of the count here but russia, as expected, has vetoed this resolution calling for an international tribunal to investigation--to prosecute whoever is found responsible for the downing of this plane mh 17 which happened just over a year ago. we just heard the malaysian transport minister speaking on behalf of the investigative team currently looking into to who is responsible, laying out a case for that team as to why they think it is necessary for the security council to set up a tribunal. they say that the victims of this crash and their families, they want justice. they're demanding justice and they think that the most unpolitical way if you will, to go about that is to establish a tribunal right now. i'm also seeing now that china venezuela, and angola abstained from this vote. we had a vote on a resolution to set up a tribunal to prosecute t
let's go now to kristen saloomey who is in the united nations in new york. we heard emotive arguments what is likely to happen? >> well, they're voting right now, julie, and i'm watching the hands go up. i'm not sure of the count here but russia, as expected, has vetoed this resolution calling for an international tribunal to investigation--to prosecute whoever is found responsible for the downing of this plane mh 17 which happened just over a year ago. we just heard the malaysian...
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ambassador to the united nations susan rice spoke in this chamber after the council strengthened sanctions on iran, she cited the ways in which iran violated commitments and obligations under prior security council resolutions. she also said "the united states reaffirms four commitment to engage in robust principled diplomacy. we will remain ready with diplomacy for iran and it's leader." when an incredible opening emerged for gork, that is exactly what the united states and other members of the p5 plus one, united kingdom russia, france germany china and e.u. did. there were many occasion of grueling negotiations when any party could have walked away. the distances just seemed do great. the history between us searing and the resulting mistrust defining, but the united states and our partners knew that we had a responsibility to try to overcome these obstacles and resolve the crisis peacefully. one only has to spend a week in the security council any week, and hear accounts of the bloodshed and heartbreak in yemen, syria south sudan darfur mali, libya or any other conflict part of the worl
ambassador to the united nations susan rice spoke in this chamber after the council strengthened sanctions on iran, she cited the ways in which iran violated commitments and obligations under prior security council resolutions. she also said "the united states reaffirms four commitment to engage in robust principled diplomacy. we will remain ready with diplomacy for iran and it's leader." when an incredible opening emerged for gork, that is exactly what the united states and other...
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kristen saloomey, al jazerra the united nations. >>> to ma mama lacia for a memorial service commend clash of flight mh17 that was shot down in eastern ukraine killing all 298 passenger sayses and crew on board. more from koala lumpur. >> reporter: the releague us government and family members are attending the them memorial. it's been almost a year since flight mh17 went down in eastern ukraine killing all 298 crew and passengers on board. most of them were dutch nationals, but there were mourn 40 malaysians aboard as well. now, an international team of investmenters has been looking at this incident over the past year. they have been led by dutch authorities. the report is not yet made public, but they have been investigating the cause of this flight going down. as well as whether the malaysian airlines flight should have been given the green light to flyover ukrainian air space when there was a war going on beneath them. now a number of governments including the malaysian government has called for a u.n. tribunal to prosecute and punish those responsible many believe russian-backe
kristen saloomey, al jazerra the united nations. >>> to ma mama lacia for a memorial service commend clash of flight mh17 that was shot down in eastern ukraine killing all 298 passenger sayses and crew on board. more from koala lumpur. >> reporter: the releague us government and family members are attending the them memorial. it's been almost a year since flight mh17 went down in eastern ukraine killing all 298 crew and passengers on board. most of them were dutch nationals, but...
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however, i don't know why they're going to the united nations. they should have gone to the united nations after the 60-day review. they don't gain anything by doing it earlier. it's not consistent with the iranian review act. that's why i joined senator corker and urged the president to reconsider and wait until after the 60-day period. it doesn't take effect until 90 days after the u.n. acts so there's nothing loss waiting for the congressional review. >> they're not going to wait. how much trouble is that going to create for the administration on capitol hill? >> bottom line is does this agreement prevent iran from becoming a nuclear weapon power or not? that's going to be the review standard. >> i talked to samantha powers on this issue. they said the greatest weakness of this whole deal is the complexity. what's the rush? the american people have a right to see what's in this and to weigh in. >> it's online. >> it's been hidden. chuck schumer said he was going to read it over the recess. he hasn't gone through it yet. members haven't had a c
however, i don't know why they're going to the united nations. they should have gone to the united nations after the 60-day review. they don't gain anything by doing it earlier. it's not consistent with the iranian review act. that's why i joined senator corker and urged the president to reconsider and wait until after the 60-day period. it doesn't take effect until 90 days after the u.n. acts so there's nothing loss waiting for the congressional review. >> they're not going to wait. how...
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national interest. reporter: you have not talked about a timetable in connection with vietnam. you have said and you repeated today that united dates will not be defeated and will not grow tired. donald johnson, the national command of the american legion with out of vietnam in this ring and called on you. he told reporters he could imagine a war there going on for 5, 6, of years for top -- 5, 6 7 years. should the american people think of that possibility? pres. johnson: yes. the american people ought to understand there will be no quick solution. i don't want to predict whether it will be a matter of months, years or decades. i do not know that we have any accurate timetable on how long it will take to bring a victory and i don't think anyone knew if it would be two years, four years or six years to meet the success in world war ii. i do think our cause is just and our purposes and objectives are beyond any question. i do believe america will stand up and i plan, as long as i am president, to see that our forces are strong enough to protect our national interests and our right hand constantly protecting our interests with o
national interest. reporter: you have not talked about a timetable in connection with vietnam. you have said and you repeated today that united dates will not be defeated and will not grow tired. donald johnson, the national command of the american legion with out of vietnam in this ring and called on you. he told reporters he could imagine a war there going on for 5, 6, of years for top -- 5, 6 7 years. should the american people think of that possibility? pres. johnson: yes. the american...
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freeman arrives, 60 -- truman arrives, 63 days are climaxed by the signing of the united nation's charter. first is china, the first nation that suffered aggression. the delegation of the soviet union, the ambassador signs for russia. great britain is represented by her delegation chairman halifax. the republic of france acting delegation chairman joseph. 38th of 50 nations to sign is the united states. secretary of state. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, we are all aware that this is an extremely historic occasion. the charger for world peace -- charter for world peace has been completed. but this is not the end, it is only the beginning. the great task lies before us, and it is our solemn and sacred duty to see to it the united nations comes into being and fulfills its promise. with faith in our cause and goodwill in our hearts and determination to work unceasingly towards this end, i am confident that with god's help we shall reach our goal. [applause] >> senator donnelly -- connelly is next to sign for the united states. senator arthur vandinburg. [applause] >> commander harold, fo
freeman arrives, 60 -- truman arrives, 63 days are climaxed by the signing of the united nation's charter. first is china, the first nation that suffered aggression. the delegation of the soviet union, the ambassador signs for russia. great britain is represented by her delegation chairman halifax. the republic of france acting delegation chairman joseph. 38th of 50 nations to sign is the united states. secretary of state. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, we are all aware that this is...
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the japanese member of the united nations in charge of humanitarian refugees sent a letter an urgentetter saying a major catastrophe is about to take place here in this part of the world i saw this document 11 years after leaving the united nations security double. >> practically if the united nations security council, for example, were to recognize it as a genocide, what implications are there? >> you know, i think it would have promote reconciliation. russia and the serbs negate such a narrative fact that the general assembly agree and international tribunals that they would promote this unity. the purpose of the event was not any more would really be the case and using srebrenica as the parting point. >> al jazeera has launched an interactive website that includes drone footage of the srebrenica memorial. there are pictures, galleries maps and short stories all on one intertive platform. the address is right there on your screen. www.srebrenica360.com. >>> pope francis will hold mass for thousand was catholics in paraguay. there he is as he arrives. now this is the final stop of h
the japanese member of the united nations in charge of humanitarian refugees sent a letter an urgentetter saying a major catastrophe is about to take place here in this part of the world i saw this document 11 years after leaving the united nations security double. >> practically if the united nations security council, for example, were to recognize it as a genocide, what implications are there? >> you know, i think it would have promote reconciliation. russia and the serbs negate...
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. >>> the united nations says children have been killed in parliamentary election violence in burundi. a child was killed after a grenade exploded and a stray bullet killed a 4-year-old. families are forced to cross into neighbouring countries. it happened when president pierre nkurunziza announced he has running for third terms. the constitution limits them to two terms. >> reporter: it's been a difficult week in bujumbura. usually at night we hair the gun fire and when we wake up people count the number of the dead. we are not seeing protests. opposition members are scared, saying there's a crack down, the police are wondering what is going on why they are quiet. they allege that opposition members are arming themselves and the police have been going house to house, door to door. they were in the neighbourhood. they moved further on and are looking for weapons. people are waiting for the results of the parliamentary elections, and there's meant to be a release on wednesday, if not saturday. that has not happened. people are concerned that the government may be trying to cook the res
. >>> the united nations says children have been killed in parliamentary election violence in burundi. a child was killed after a grenade exploded and a stray bullet killed a 4-year-old. families are forced to cross into neighbouring countries. it happened when president pierre nkurunziza announced he has running for third terms. the constitution limits them to two terms. >> reporter: it's been a difficult week in bujumbura. usually at night we hair the gun fire and when we wake...
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his concern echos the united nations. action is needed for the reef to survive. al jazeera, on australia's great barrier reef. >> human rights watch calls for an investigation into saudi-led airstrikes in yemen saying war crimes may have been committed. >> details on the women's world cup later in sports. >> more than 30 egyptian soldiers have been killed during a major battle in northern sinai. the sinai province is attacking check points and security interestslations around rafah. there is heavy fighting nearby. >> there are growing security threats to chinese net according to officials. >> in northern sinai neighboring gaza and israel are being affected by fighting. israel ho closed its border. what more can you tell us? >> >> that's right. israel has closed two border crossings. the israeli military is actively monitoring the situation along its border with egypt's sinai region. we understand that its monitoring the area around gaza, as well. we also have to understand that the security cooperation between israel and egypt is relatively healthy. many viewers
his concern echos the united nations. action is needed for the reef to survive. al jazeera, on australia's great barrier reef. >> human rights watch calls for an investigation into saudi-led airstrikes in yemen saying war crimes may have been committed. >> details on the women's world cup later in sports. >> more than 30 egyptian soldiers have been killed during a major battle in northern sinai. the sinai province is attacking check points and security interestslations around...
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and this is one of the key criticisms here that the united nations security council was able to go firsttates congress has had a chance to weigh in on this. and part of that is just because the timing and logistics of this deal. over the weekend, as you know the state department delivered the text agreement to capitol hill. that activated the deal's 60 day confessional congregationssional review period. john kerry has been out front pushing the agreement. they did the sunday talk show circuit yesterday. kerry insisted the administration is doing everything it can to address all the criticisms that are a part of the deal. for example, secureing the release of four americans detain detained or missing in iran. they're not part of the agreement. the secretary of state warned that the world will be much more dangerous without this deal. here is what he had to say. >> if congress doesn't pass this if congress were to kill this then we have no inspections. we have no sanctions. we have no ability to negotiate because i assure you the ayatollah if the united states arbitrarily and unilaterally
and this is one of the key criticisms here that the united nations security council was able to go firsttates congress has had a chance to weigh in on this. and part of that is just because the timing and logistics of this deal. over the weekend, as you know the state department delivered the text agreement to capitol hill. that activated the deal's 60 day confessional congregationssional review period. john kerry has been out front pushing the agreement. they did the sunday talk show circuit...
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it's under threat and may be lifted as in danger by the united nations. andrew thomas reports. >> reporter: when you dive on it most threats are not obvious. half of it disappeared over the last 30 years, choose your spot. you don't notice subtle changes in water. temperature due it climate change. the coal port build along the coast is from here, far out of site. one threat pointed out is too obvious. the spiky crown of thorn star fish. there's a plague of them down here, feeding on coral and can be toxic to fish. scott is one of a team of people fighting back, injecting the starfish with poison. it works. it is a huge effort. >> the damage they can do to the coral, i have seen it first hand, is amazing. it is facing enough threats. the crown of thorns star fish is something we can do something about. the starfish are thriving because there's an increase in the sea of micro plankton that their lavae feed on. one starfish can produce as many as 60 million eggs a year, far for surviving than should. there has been outbreaks of crown of thorn starfish in th
it's under threat and may be lifted as in danger by the united nations. andrew thomas reports. >> reporter: when you dive on it most threats are not obvious. half of it disappeared over the last 30 years, choose your spot. you don't notice subtle changes in water. temperature due it climate change. the coal port build along the coast is from here, far out of site. one threat pointed out is too obvious. the spiky crown of thorn star fish. there's a plague of them down here, feeding on...
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russia has expressed opposition to united nations tribunal. despite this we engage with russia until the very last minute but in the end it was not possible to find a common ground. what has happened today is regrettable but it will not bring to an end our near for bringing punjabty. so now we will start focusing on those options. carefully and tirelessly. the countryies participating in this investigation team will continue working together with the support of a broad initial coalition, resolved to insure that resolution 2166 demand for accountability and fully implemented. the perpetrateor wherever they come from must be held to account. they must not be allowed to escape punishment. it is our task to continue drawing attention to flight mh 17. while we cannot take away the grief of those who lost loved ones that day we'll do everything in our power to bring the perpetrator to justice we will not rest until all the fax are known and justice is served. so thank you. >> this is a joint statement from all five of us. it is very short. i'm disap
russia has expressed opposition to united nations tribunal. despite this we engage with russia until the very last minute but in the end it was not possible to find a common ground. what has happened today is regrettable but it will not bring to an end our near for bringing punjabty. so now we will start focusing on those options. carefully and tirelessly. the countryies participating in this investigation team will continue working together with the support of a broad initial coalition,...
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. >>> the united nations urged that europe help greece with another cries they say greece cannot copeh an estimated 1,000 migrants arriving every day. 77,000 refugees have landed in greece this year, posts most of them from syria. more money is needed to house and feed them. greece and italy have borne the brunt of the wave of migrant crossing the mediterranean see to reach european shores. the iranian nuclear talks will con through the weekend in seen. negotiators agreed to extend the interim deal until monday being both side say they have made progress in tweaks of talks, but that the process is moving slowly. the sides remain divided over the u.n. arms embargo on ryan. john kerry says there is a limit to american patients he also said the u.s. and its five negotiating partners will not be rushed. ali velshi following the debate from teheran. >> reporter: one. best things about income teheran is not vienna covering these negotiation is his we don't have to use all this terminology i have yesterday to figure out why we call the negotiating powers that are across the table from iran t
. >>> the united nations urged that europe help greece with another cries they say greece cannot copeh an estimated 1,000 migrants arriving every day. 77,000 refugees have landed in greece this year, posts most of them from syria. more money is needed to house and feed them. greece and italy have borne the brunt of the wave of migrant crossing the mediterranean see to reach european shores. the iranian nuclear talks will con through the weekend in seen. negotiators agreed to extend the...
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. >>> according to the united nations, the largest refugee creasesrefugeecries in 25 years ago. lebanon has nearly 1.2 million. more than 600,000 in jordan. egypt is hosting more than 130,000 syrian refugees. in addition at least 7.5 million people are displaced inside syria. from these last three refugee camps in jordan. >> 4 million and counting. didn't think the conflict in syria would last this long or force this many people out of their country. one of the camps oldest residents says two and a half years later he's finally adjusted to life as a refugee but had this reaction when we told him the number of refugees in the region had reached 4 million. >> translator: this is a disaster. it means the entire population will eventually be displaced. this makes me feel our conflict will drag on for years and a return to syria soon is impossible. junior from the camp's newest arrivals, survive on his own in the jordanian border town, but he returned to the camp two months ago. >> i left the camp because my children couldn't survive the scorching heat in a tent. i had to pay for ren
. >>> according to the united nations, the largest refugee creasesrefugeecries in 25 years ago. lebanon has nearly 1.2 million. more than 600,000 in jordan. egypt is hosting more than 130,000 syrian refugees. in addition at least 7.5 million people are displaced inside syria. from these last three refugee camps in jordan. >> 4 million and counting. didn't think the conflict in syria would last this long or force this many people out of their country. one of the camps oldest...
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you were working with the united nations and since then you've actually sued the dutch government. explain why. >> sue the dutch government because the dutch the netherlands, few years after the srebrenica genocide, started the discussion about what happened here but the full truth was never going to come out. i waited for years for dutch to start openly 100% open talking about what happened here. and three simply were not able to do it -- they simply were not able to do it. what happened here what i'm going to tell you here is just a little episode of the whole disaster. is that the dutch italian based 100 meters from where we are standing right here 20 years ago in their compound they received five 6,000 refugees inside the compound and two days later the serbs were all around all over the place and two days later the dutch the u.n. protection force ordered all the refugees to leave. they just told the people go out. i was there. and actually they even asked me to translate these words to the refugees. i worked with the u.n. and i was trying to help. the u.n. deal with the situat
you were working with the united nations and since then you've actually sued the dutch government. explain why. >> sue the dutch government because the dutch the netherlands, few years after the srebrenica genocide, started the discussion about what happened here but the full truth was never going to come out. i waited for years for dutch to start openly 100% open talking about what happened here. and three simply were not able to do it -- they simply were not able to do it. what happened...
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. >> russia uses it's veto at the united nations to block a draft resolution that would have labeledass kill negotiation bosnia as jen size. majority voted in favor of u.k.'s proposal to condemn the massacre as genocide, but russia used its veto which is part of five permanent members. this is the 29th anniversary of the killings. here we see people in bosnia. the three day peace mark russia exercises it's veto. what reason did russia give for this? >> well, first of all russia has very close political and economic ties so there is that right off the top. there is very much an alliance between two. but russia came out and said essentially they felt that this resolution was unnecessary and it unnecessarily pointed too much blame in one direction. and while said that they have solidarity with the victims of this master, this resolution was not the proper time or place or the proper wording. let's listen to what the russian ambassador had to say. >> the draft summited by the united kingdom turned out to be politically motivate: it contained disfor tags distortions, and it can result in
. >> russia uses it's veto at the united nations to block a draft resolution that would have labeledass kill negotiation bosnia as jen size. majority voted in favor of u.k.'s proposal to condemn the massacre as genocide, but russia used its veto which is part of five permanent members. this is the 29th anniversary of the killings. here we see people in bosnia. the three day peace mark russia exercises it's veto. what reason did russia give for this? >> well, first of all russia has...
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iran. >> although that we don't see this unity enough here at the u.n., the countries of the united nations did unite behind the cause of preventing this proliferation. >> unity, but certainly not with israel. benjamin netanyahu called the deal historically bad. even as ash carter tried to reassure allies in the region. >> fans will be watching very closely to see. >> under this deal he said, you will have anywhere anytime, 20 hour seven-day a week access. but there is a catch. the white house press secretary has more. >> we have 24/7 continued monitoring. that is what was promised and this is what is delivered. >> declared nuclear facilities. nonmilitary sites are undeclared sites and that's thanks to lawmakers on capitol hill. >> anytime anywhere inspections have gone away. reporter: lindsey graham, and joe lieberman invoking this they are in the big apple and they are doing this as an idea to get other congressional lawmakers to vote against this deal and obviously to take a support away from it. >> thank you. for more on president obama's move to clear his nuclear deal with the united n
iran. >> although that we don't see this unity enough here at the u.n., the countries of the united nations did unite behind the cause of preventing this proliferation. >> unity, but certainly not with israel. benjamin netanyahu called the deal historically bad. even as ash carter tried to reassure allies in the region. >> fans will be watching very closely to see. >> under this deal he said, you will have anywhere anytime, 20 hour seven-day a week access. but there is a...
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but still it was a horrible failure to the part of the united nations have those problems been addressed well, it was a terrible failure. the failure on the part of the united nation says it was a failure on the part of the west no not spending enough troops to protect these zones and when they were formed we knew actually journalists and observers knew that they were doomed if you look at it now, 20 years on, there really hasn't been reconciliation. we haven't really made complete progress. >> and how do you get to reconciliation when there is a u.n. security council resolution this week that russia vetoes, four of the other 15 members abstained angola nigeria venezuela and china. if we can't even admit that this is a genocide, how do you move forward? >> well, they are not talking about srebrenica really as you know, of course when they are vetoing it, they are vetoing it because of other calculations and politics, so offense at the united nations it's not the issue they are considering it's something else. what we saw here was russia, really moving to assert itself and when you look a
but still it was a horrible failure to the part of the united nations have those problems been addressed well, it was a terrible failure. the failure on the part of the united nation says it was a failure on the part of the west no not spending enough troops to protect these zones and when they were formed we knew actually journalists and observers knew that they were doomed if you look at it now, 20 years on, there really hasn't been reconciliation. we haven't really made complete progress....
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the 70th anniversary of the united nation is june 26th in a few weeks. the preamble to the u.n. arter says to unite our strength. to maintain peace and security. we can do that. unite our strength to maintain peace and security. let's reinvigorate the united nations and make the next 70 years even better. as part of our efforts to wage peace, let's be bold. some of our bravest and most patriotic americans are our professional diplomats stationed all over the world. it isn't an easy career and they deserve the best in support and respect. as president, i would institute a ban on ambassadorships for sale. that means no more of these posts going to big political donor donors. i want the best trained people doing this important work. and it's critical that the integrity of the office of secretary of state never be questioned. i want america to be a leader and an inspiration for civilized behavior in this new century. we will abide by the geneva conventions, which means we will not torture prisoners. our sacred constitution requires a warrant before unreasonable searches, which includ
the 70th anniversary of the united nation is june 26th in a few weeks. the preamble to the u.n. arter says to unite our strength. to maintain peace and security. we can do that. unite our strength to maintain peace and security. let's reinvigorate the united nations and make the next 70 years even better. as part of our efforts to wage peace, let's be bold. some of our bravest and most patriotic americans are our professional diplomats stationed all over the world. it isn't an easy career and...