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israel depends on the united states to essentially block anti-israel resolutions at the united nations where the u.s. has veto power and up until now the u.s. has always done that but the u.s. is threatening not to do that. >> that is a great point the united states at the united nations may say these resolutions could go forward. other than bad publicity how does that hurt, there are people in the united states, certainly in israel and other countries that don't pay much attention to the united nations. >> there is some element of truth to that but publicity certainly is important. the reputation that israel has in the world is important. it cannot become a pariah nation which its enemies see that's what united states can block at the united nations passing resolution that unilaterally pass resolutions to refer to international criminal court or all sorts of things could be done. >> isn't israel already a pariah state? half of the resolutions in the united nations seem to conindex israel according to some reports. it's not like the relationship is getting any better with the rest of t
israel depends on the united states to essentially block anti-israel resolutions at the united nations where the u.s. has veto power and up until now the u.s. has always done that but the u.s. is threatening not to do that. >> that is a great point the united states at the united nations may say these resolutions could go forward. other than bad publicity how does that hurt, there are people in the united states, certainly in israel and other countries that don't pay much attention to the...
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national commitment." [applause] that year was 1960 and the senator was john f. kennedy. his words hold true today. the bond between the united states and israel is still a national commitment. the bond runs much deeper than anyone issue or generation. now, as then, we cannot and will you so much. [applause] ♪ live at 7:00, your calls on washington kernel and -- journal. after that, ashton carter test ties on the 2018 budget west for the area --. >> you would see a combination washington was a large and. he was very robust. he was a terrific natural athlete and madison was a skinny little guide you --. -- the guy. his gift that i like most is his only form partnerships the great people of his era. it also alludes to his gift to the country of his talent and what he was able to do it create the first constitutional republic. >> tonight on c-span's q&a. >> morning we will review the oral arguments in the supreme court case. later, molly 02 wil will talk about military issues. we will take your calls and you can join the conversation you open a journal and ispresident obama: our margin is not yet finished, but we are getting clo
national commitment." [applause] that year was 1960 and the senator was john f. kennedy. his words hold true today. the bond between the united states and israel is still a national commitment. the bond runs much deeper than anyone issue or generation. now, as then, we cannot and will you so much. [applause] ♪ live at 7:00, your calls on washington kernel and -- journal. after that, ashton carter test ties on the 2018 budget west for the area --. >> you would see a combination...
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so it is bitterly unjust that the united nations, an institution founded upon the idea that all nationsed equally, is so often used cynically by member states to treat israel unequally. [applause] these attacks on israel's legitimacy are biased. they are ugly, and the united states of america will not rest until they stop. [applause] now, as a few of you may have heard, the prime minister of israel is in town -- [applause] rumor has it that he may be giving a couple speeches. you may also have heard, you may also have heard lately of tension in the relationship between the united states and israel. let me today separate out a few different issues. politics, policy, and what the united states does each and every day to combat anti-semitism around the world and to fight attacks against israel at the united nations. [applause] we believe firmly that israel's security and the u.s.-israel partnership transcends politics, and it always will. [applause] that is a very important statement you all have made. it was the same bond that led president truman to make the united states the first count
so it is bitterly unjust that the united nations, an institution founded upon the idea that all nationsed equally, is so often used cynically by member states to treat israel unequally. [applause] these attacks on israel's legitimacy are biased. they are ugly, and the united states of america will not rest until they stop. [applause] now, as a few of you may have heard, the prime minister of israel is in town -- [applause] rumor has it that he may be giving a couple speeches. you may also have...
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now that committee would seek the views of the united nations.dent has gone on record as saying that the views of the united nations and the international community would go to strengthen this domestic process. however, pushed on whether international investigators would be allowed into the country, he drew the line. he said there has been a process, but confidence and trust has been built from the international community. and therefore, no outside investigators would be necessary. he did say incorporating these views of the international community which has been in touch with the government in the last two months since it came to power, and there seems to be some sort of goodwill by both sides, and this is very much in mark contrast to the previous government which didn't want to hear anything from the international community, and didn't want to go into the process of seeking or building in its views. however, the president has talked about the importance of taking on board the international community and its views, and promised that any domesti
now that committee would seek the views of the united nations.dent has gone on record as saying that the views of the united nations and the international community would go to strengthen this domestic process. however, pushed on whether international investigators would be allowed into the country, he drew the line. he said there has been a process, but confidence and trust has been built from the international community. and therefore, no outside investigators would be necessary. he did say...
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compare and contrast the league of nations and the united nations? a couple of articles and how one developed from the other if that was the case. professor macmillan: the u.n. certainly developed from the league of nations. the league existed until 1945. initially, there was some talk of resurrecting the league and redoing it. they decided it was so much identified with the outbreak of the second world war that it would not be worth doing so they decided to set up a new united nations. many of the league organizations carried over into the united nations. some of the associated bodies of the united nations have a longer history than the united nation itself and many personnel carried over. i suppose the key difference with united nations is the security council has five permanent members with vetoes. that was to reassure the great powers their interests would always be listened to. the problem is they reflect the wrong people. that was one of the key differences. what happened with the league is there would be four permanent members -- five permanent
compare and contrast the league of nations and the united nations? a couple of articles and how one developed from the other if that was the case. professor macmillan: the u.n. certainly developed from the league of nations. the league existed until 1945. initially, there was some talk of resurrecting the league and redoing it. they decided it was so much identified with the outbreak of the second world war that it would not be worth doing so they decided to set up a new united nations. many of...
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minister is not willing to agree to. >> if the united states doesn't stand in the way of the united nations imposing a framework of what a two state solution would look like what does that do the relationship between united states and sniz >> we hope that won't happen we know the united states stood for decades against these anti-israel resolutions. >> you do believe an imposed framework of a two state resolution is an anti-israel resolution. >> we're against imposing any resolution through the united nations because the policy of the united states has been for a very long time that you need a negotiated settlement to this conflict. only way to reach peace is if we have the parties at the negotiating table. a united nations resolution will do the exact opposite. it will hard palestinian position and prevent us not only from having peace today could prevent peace for decades to come because no palestinian leader will move from those positions that are put forward at the united nations. here's the problem. a major problem. what the palestinians want is they want a state that they don't want t
minister is not willing to agree to. >> if the united states doesn't stand in the way of the united nations imposing a framework of what a two state solution would look like what does that do the relationship between united states and sniz >> we hope that won't happen we know the united states stood for decades against these anti-israel resolutions. >> you do believe an imposed framework of a two state resolution is an anti-israel resolution. >> we're against imposing...
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the capital both parties never met with each other preferring instead to do business with the united nations. >>> and a spokesman for libya's national oil corporation has told al jazeera fighters have attacked the oil field near zeala. eight guards were killed and a facility was set on fire. it was blamed on isil affiliated militias. and they have been battling forces loyal to the tripoli based government. government officials targeted isil near other oilfields. >>> the u.n. security council has agreed on a draft resolution condemning chlorine attacks in syria but there was some heated exchanges before the agreement was reached. our diplomatic editor james bays reports from u.n. headquarters in new york. >> reporter: a rare moment, a new united nations resolution on. the resolution doesn't say which side was responsible for the chlorine attacks but for some, there was no doubt. >> let's ask ourselves who has helicopters in syria. certainly not the opposition. only the regime does and we have seen them use their helicopters in countless other attacks on innocent syrians using barrel bombs. >>
the capital both parties never met with each other preferring instead to do business with the united nations. >>> and a spokesman for libya's national oil corporation has told al jazeera fighters have attacked the oil field near zeala. eight guards were killed and a facility was set on fire. it was blamed on isil affiliated militias. and they have been battling forces loyal to the tripoli based government. government officials targeted isil near other oilfields. >>> the u.n....
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as far as the united nations envoy is concerned, he says his confidence now that the two parties areoing to stay here despite violence in libya. and that he hopes that in the coming days swell have an agreement on two documents, one on national unity government and the other about security arrangements. now, the biggest problem for the time being is to convince the tripoli based government to join the talks, the gnc has been of the view that since the attacks, they cannot show us the preliminarying process anymore. they want to have guarantees from the international community that violence will come to an end so that it can move forward in a spirit of confidence all parties at this time genuine about political settlement. >> so from what you are saying hashem, agreement is still within region. that's a positive thing. tell me a little bit about the young's re to airstrikes on tripoli on forces in tr about. rok which they recognize. they have been extremely critical of the two of these airstrikes to the points where the united nations envoy says that if it cons he will have no option
as far as the united nations envoy is concerned, he says his confidence now that the two parties areoing to stay here despite violence in libya. and that he hopes that in the coming days swell have an agreement on two documents, one on national unity government and the other about security arrangements. now, the biggest problem for the time being is to convince the tripoli based government to join the talks, the gnc has been of the view that since the attacks, they cannot show us the...
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but the embargo where more than half of all people receive food aid from the united nations.le many no doubt support the easing of the blockade questions are already being asked about how long it will last, the import of fruits and vegetables from gaza is largely to make up for a short fall in israeli produce caused by a biblical year, meaning that once that is over the restrictions could be put back in place al jazeera, west jerusalem. >> scientists believe that they found a new way of treating alzheimers disease. almost 50 million people live with alzheimers which causes severe memory loss. there is no cure although medication can slow the progression. the exact cause is unknown but people with alzheimers have plaques in their brains which stop neurorons from working prop everly, researchers have treated this in mice, using ultrasound waves. and it did clear the plaque in 75% of the mice who then performed better in memory tests. jeremy hughes says the findings are good news. >> while we are excited every time there's a bit of research that shows possible hope for people wi
but the embargo where more than half of all people receive food aid from the united nations.le many no doubt support the easing of the blockade questions are already being asked about how long it will last, the import of fruits and vegetables from gaza is largely to make up for a short fall in israeli produce caused by a biblical year, meaning that once that is over the restrictions could be put back in place al jazeera, west jerusalem. >> scientists believe that they found a new way of...
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coalition by suggesting a change to our long-standing policy of supporting israel's position with the united nations. after all if you were an elected leader in israel's parliament you surely would worry about the united states refusing to exercise its veto at the u.n. security council. consider the u.n.'s long and dark history of anti-semitism. the u.n. human rights council condemned israel in 45 resolutions since its creation in 2006. in 2013, the u.n. general assembly adopted a total of 21 resolutions, singling out israel for disapproval and just four resolutions for the rest of the world. 50% of all emergency special sessions of the general assembly over the last six decades were convened to denounce israel. meanwhile, no emergency special session has been called for any other state in over 30 years. given this history and the states here and abroad, let me speak bluntly so there can be no misunderstanding -- under no circumstances will i or this congress allow the obama administration to abandon israel to the united nations or any other international institution or to change fundamentally the t
coalition by suggesting a change to our long-standing policy of supporting israel's position with the united nations. after all if you were an elected leader in israel's parliament you surely would worry about the united states refusing to exercise its veto at the u.n. security council. consider the u.n.'s long and dark history of anti-semitism. the u.n. human rights council condemned israel in 45 resolutions since its creation in 2006. in 2013, the u.n. general assembly adopted a total of 21...
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and the united nations has failed to act. failed to protect civilians from the consequences of war, say 21 leading aid agencies. while the international community looks on barrel bombs are falling on communities like this in aleppo. crude weapons killed indiscriminately. a u.n.-backed report says the war cost syria $200 million, and plunged most of its people into poverty. the u.s. estimates $220,000 have been killed so far. $7.5 million are displaced inside syria. 4.5 million are said to be trapped in besieged and hard to reach areas. 4 million people are registered as refugees. a battle for aleppo split the city. as part of the special coverage to mark the syrian conflict. they report on how the fighting devastated what was syria's commercial center. >> reporter: it is one of the oldest cities in the world. its historic center now in ruins. aleppo has been an urban battle ground since the summer in 2012. syria's largest city has been divided by many front lines. on many, sheeps and drapes are used as cover from snipers. the
and the united nations has failed to act. failed to protect civilians from the consequences of war, say 21 leading aid agencies. while the international community looks on barrel bombs are falling on communities like this in aleppo. crude weapons killed indiscriminately. a u.n.-backed report says the war cost syria $200 million, and plunged most of its people into poverty. the u.s. estimates $220,000 have been killed so far. $7.5 million are displaced inside syria. 4.5 million are said to be...
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the united nations. that is a different speech. this is the one on female empowerment. after that later she will move to a different room. she is expected to address the controversy over her personal email use while secretary of state. that is the one that is of interest to you. that is the one that reporters are clamoring to get inside in, having a lot of difficulty. we'll stay on top of that and bring those details to you live when they happen. meantime you tell us what you think. what do you want to hear from hillary clinton when she goes in to address the email scandal? tweet me @melissaafrancis, like us on facebook melissa francis fox. >>> age-old fraudsters using old social security numbers claiming benefits for people over the age of 112. wow. very healthy people i fest or dead, i'm not sure. in just hours, more than 50 free agents will hit the market ready to go to the highest bidder, even when they say it's not it is always about money. ♪ melissa: we are going to start with the markets because look at the boards. the dow nearing session lows as rate hike concer
the united nations. that is a different speech. this is the one on female empowerment. after that later she will move to a different room. she is expected to address the controversy over her personal email use while secretary of state. that is the one that is of interest to you. that is the one that reporters are clamoring to get inside in, having a lot of difficulty. we'll stay on top of that and bring those details to you live when they happen. meantime you tell us what you think. what do you...
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for now there is no plan b and many more are bound to die al jazeera of the united nations.ent forces say they are making significant gains in their battle to push isil out. thousands of fighters are involved in the offensive against the armed group and the defense minister expects troops to reach the center of the city in the next few days. iraqky soldiers now control several suburbs. >> european union has described the killing of russian activist as the most significant political murder in recent russian history. european m.p.es want an international investigation into the death. he was shot outside the kremlin just days before he was due to hold an opposition rally. >> 100 people arer food trapped under rubble after a factory collapsed in bangladesh. at least four people were collapsed southeast of the capitol. it is run by a subsidiary of the bangladesh army. >> still ahead. on death row we go inside the smallian president where dozens of inmates face execution by firing squad. and another inquiry into sri lanka's civil war but there are already questions about how impar
for now there is no plan b and many more are bound to die al jazeera of the united nations.ent forces say they are making significant gains in their battle to push isil out. thousands of fighters are involved in the offensive against the armed group and the defense minister expects troops to reach the center of the city in the next few days. iraqky soldiers now control several suburbs. >> european union has described the killing of russian activist as the most significant political murder...
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she just wrapped up a meeting at the united nations.f reporters are standing by to ask her questions. >> i want to go to our senior washington correspondent who just joined us this week. we're all very excited about that. jeff you've been talking to clinton advisers. what do you expect she's going to say, and is she going to take innumerable questions from the reporters that have gathered there, or you think just one or two? >> jake i think she'd be hard pressed to take as many questions from rters as she can. i'm told it's going to be fairly brief. she's going to lay out a couple things and try and move beyond this. she's certainly not going to take every last question. at least that's not the expectation. her advisers say she simply wants to address a few of them. we'll see what she does. some democrats are looking at this to see is she going to be more transparent, is she going to run a different kind of campaign. i'd be very surprised if she stood here very long. certainly a hungry crowd. >> and what are the different conflicting ad
she just wrapped up a meeting at the united nations.f reporters are standing by to ask her questions. >> i want to go to our senior washington correspondent who just joined us this week. we're all very excited about that. jeff you've been talking to clinton advisers. what do you expect she's going to say, and is she going to take innumerable questions from the reporters that have gathered there, or you think just one or two? >> jake i think she'd be hard pressed to take as many...
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it's the case of his life - they're trying to sue the united nations. >> the united nations have a lot of money, we don't have. and they have a lot of -- a hundred thousand lawyers. we have only 12! the balance is for them. if they need to comply with the law, the balance is for us! >> the lawsuit - filed in november 2011 - claims that un failures to screen its soldiers for cholera and follow international rules on waste disposal constitute gross negligence. it's based on the un's own investigation which concluded that the nepalese base leaking sewage into the river was a likely source of the outbreak. and it's composed of thousands of stories of personal loss, each one documented by mario and his team. the next meeting is in mirebalais... the town that's home to the un base where the disease is known to have started. henrietta paul's husband was one of the very first to die. she doesn't know exactly where he's buried - back then the death toll was so high that bodies were being dumped in mass graves. today, she and her daughter lisette are filing a new claim. henrietta's only son, die
it's the case of his life - they're trying to sue the united nations. >> the united nations have a lot of money, we don't have. and they have a lot of -- a hundred thousand lawyers. we have only 12! the balance is for them. if they need to comply with the law, the balance is for us! >> the lawsuit - filed in november 2011 - claims that un failures to screen its soldiers for cholera and follow international rules on waste disposal constitute gross negligence. it's based on the un's...
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in aleppo there is outrage at the united nations. protesters took to the streets angry over a failed plan to freeze the fighting. we report four years of war and the lack of a meaningful peace process is not helping. >> reporter: this is what the united nations was hoping to stop but it has failed to stop the conflict in syria's second largest city. barrel bombs have killed hundreds over recent months and they continue to fall in populated areas of rebel control. >> reporter: they populated the city. more than a million used to live in the rebel area. now there is 300,000. there was a mass exodus because there was a time when dozens of people were dying every day. >> reporter: the syrian
in aleppo there is outrage at the united nations. protesters took to the streets angry over a failed plan to freeze the fighting. we report four years of war and the lack of a meaningful peace process is not helping. >> reporter: this is what the united nations was hoping to stop but it has failed to stop the conflict in syria's second largest city. barrel bombs have killed hundreds over recent months and they continue to fall in populated areas of rebel control. >> reporter: they...
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one could say that the so-called global parliament the united nations and the global government the unitedecurity council have totally failed syria, so much so that they are responsible for the break up of this nation and the death of hundreds of thousands of people. and why? because of the cynicism of its members. just this last year alone, the united nations security council passed three resolutions, saying that they will make sure that the humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most in syria. nothing has happened. they have took no actions to make sure that even the basic aids get to the people who need it. >> it's the security council, isn't it? you have all of these u.n. agencies who are trying desperately to help syrians. particularly those who have been displaced and are living outside of the country. extremely frustrated they can't get aid to the people and then you have the security council unable to act. >> and the security council, two members are dictating what goes on in syria. >> which two? >> russia and the united states. putin we know has taken the cynical position supp
one could say that the so-called global parliament the united nations and the global government the unitedecurity council have totally failed syria, so much so that they are responsible for the break up of this nation and the death of hundreds of thousands of people. and why? because of the cynicism of its members. just this last year alone, the united nations security council passed three resolutions, saying that they will make sure that the humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most in...
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it's going to make the next president's job very hard. >> and if the next president goes to the united nationsd says -- they say, hey, we signed this deal and you need to go along the united states the president will say, well, you're not the boss of us. i got to go. >> it's true. >> anything can be short form if you are the parent of toddlers it can all be short formed into every message you give your kids. marc good to see you. >> thanks, megyn. >> or sometimes just this works. that's such an effective message i get from my 4-year-old all the time. why can't we do that as adults? anyway coming up tonight details of a new study with a harsh warning for women. look out for men who are nice to you. trust me. we'll tell you why. they're bad and need to be stopped. plus new fallout tonight from that racist sing-along involving a fraternity group at the university of oklahoma. see why students across the country may now pay a price. and you will not believe what we found some folks saying right before the cops were shot in ferguson. a friend of officer darren wilson is here with us next. >> acknow
it's going to make the next president's job very hard. >> and if the next president goes to the united nationsd says -- they say, hey, we signed this deal and you need to go along the united states the president will say, well, you're not the boss of us. i got to go. >> it's true. >> anything can be short form if you are the parent of toddlers it can all be short formed into every message you give your kids. marc good to see you. >> thanks, megyn. >> or sometimes...
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fastener to the united nations. for my predecessor rise who fought in and put in the toughest regime against iran, from one hand to hatchet, from albright to holbrook. why does the u.s. put so much into this effort. i would borrow the exclamation that president johnson gave after the six day war when the soviet premier asked him why the united states was supporting israel, a nation so vastly outnumbered by neighboring countries with which it was at war. president johnson responded "numbers do not determine what is right." that was true for america in 1967 and it is true for american support for israel today. [laughter] [applause] and the reason that it is right is because we believe in israel. we believe in the values of pluralism, freedom, and democracy that it represents and we believe that the jewish people sit always have a homeland that is safe and secure. [applause] but there's another reason. there is another reason that we put so much into ensuring israel gets a seat that it deserves at every table and take
fastener to the united nations. for my predecessor rise who fought in and put in the toughest regime against iran, from one hand to hatchet, from albright to holbrook. why does the u.s. put so much into this effort. i would borrow the exclamation that president johnson gave after the six day war when the soviet premier asked him why the united states was supporting israel, a nation so vastly outnumbered by neighboring countries with which it was at war. president johnson responded "numbers...
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but we follow a certain united nations policy, this is a human rights policy, we cannot cooperate with army units whose leaders, whose generals or units committed human rights violations before. and there is a demand generals the place, whose units committed human rights violations. wry would they put in people, with whom whose actions you totally disagree, and why would the president seem committed to not changing it. >> with the fight is only one of the many combats we have, there are around 40 armed groups we cooperate excellently with the government and also with the generals and the leadership of the congo. this army in the fight against other groups however here we have a serious problem and we want to overcome it with the government is in the new york right now. we are discussing this year, but also back home next week, and i am very confident we will have a solution. because if the fdlr is not taken out, there will be no peace and it is a rich country, with a lot of min resources where a lot of potential, but with the security situation prevailing nobody is ever going to invest
but we follow a certain united nations policy, this is a human rights policy, we cannot cooperate with army units whose leaders, whose generals or units committed human rights violations before. and there is a demand generals the place, whose units committed human rights violations. wry would they put in people, with whom whose actions you totally disagree, and why would the president seem committed to not changing it. >> with the fight is only one of the many combats we have, there are...
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the united nations is pushing for a settlement and form a national unity government, with a prime minister who has the final say in running the country. then they will announce a cease fire across the country the banned militia and then former national task with basically securing libya and fighting groups affiliated with the isil if there is no settlement there will be more violence, nor division, a situation that plays into the hands of groups like isil are now trying to expand into the country. new badn't fronts have been opening up areas have seen crease fighting won the libya dawn military coalition. the libyan city which was under siege by forces in 2011 is now on the front line in the battle against fighters affiliated to the islamic state of iraq and the levant, these men who belong to the dawn coalition were ambushed early on wednesday. they were taken by surprise, they were attacked at about three in the morning. forces came strong. pausing grave losses in their lives and gear. >> for the past few months libya's rival parties have been more intense on fighting each other than tak
the united nations is pushing for a settlement and form a national unity government, with a prime minister who has the final say in running the country. then they will announce a cease fire across the country the banned militia and then former national task with basically securing libya and fighting groups affiliated with the isil if there is no settlement there will be more violence, nor division, a situation that plays into the hands of groups like isil are now trying to expand into the...
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, not only in libya, but also in the region. >> reporter: this is basically an attempt by the united nationsbring both divided factions to agree on a settlement but libya seems to be anything but united at this particular moment. i have been talking to members who say we don't recognize the tripoli based gnc, and i was talking to members of the tripoli-based government and they said we are hear because we don't recognize tobruk therefore, the only way out is to have a political settlement here. >> thank you for that. hashem ahelbarra live for us in rabat. libya is also dominating the final day of talks in brussels. >> reporter: e.u. leaders are using this second day to discuss libya. they are exchanging ideas essentially on how the european union can help support a post-national unity government in libya. they are partially funding the talks that are taking place in rabat and coordinating very closely with the united nations on this whole issue. the european union's foreign superior if you would like spoke on the way to these talks and said they would be coming up with concrete proposals, th
, not only in libya, but also in the region. >> reporter: this is basically an attempt by the united nationsbring both divided factions to agree on a settlement but libya seems to be anything but united at this particular moment. i have been talking to members who say we don't recognize the tripoli based gnc, and i was talking to members of the tripoli-based government and they said we are hear because we don't recognize tobruk therefore, the only way out is to have a political settlement...
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in the years since the united nations resolutions were passed. how has the world failed syria? >> the security council has failed syria in so many ways. a year ago the security council promised a viable peace process humanitarian access, sources for work and refugees victims, and also protection off the civilian population. millions more have been displaced. a million homes have been erased. access to the victims has not become better. we have lost contact with millions of people that are now in hard to reach areas. and there is no viable political process. so, yes, the security council failed to implement his own resolutions. you know the inner workings well of the united nations, how it gathers resources, how it makes consensus and deploys in the field. before? >> i have seen it once before, to build up to the iraq war in 2003. against the security council paralysed and we ended up with the iraq war and the iraq aftermath. that still is haunting us in iraq. now, we have a bigger catastrophe which is syria. the syria war is bigger than any other displacement disaster of people
in the years since the united nations resolutions were passed. how has the world failed syria? >> the security council has failed syria in so many ways. a year ago the security council promised a viable peace process humanitarian access, sources for work and refugees victims, and also protection off the civilian population. millions more have been displaced. a million homes have been erased. access to the victims has not become better. we have lost contact with millions of people that are...
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now, that committee would seek the views of the united nations. the president has gone on record as saying that the views of the united nations and international community would go to strengthen this domestic process however pushed on whether international investigators would be allowed into the country he drew the line. he said that there has been a pros but confidential trust has been built among the international community into this domestic promise by his government and therefore no outside investigators would be necessary. he did say incorporating these views of the international community, which has very much been in touch with the government in the last few months since it came to power there teams to be some sort of good will by both sites. the previous government rejected all allegations and didn't want the process of going in or building its views. the president has talked the importance are taking onboard the international community and its views and promise that had any domestic process would be fruitful and strengthened by all of thes
now, that committee would seek the views of the united nations. the president has gone on record as saying that the views of the united nations and international community would go to strengthen this domestic process however pushed on whether international investigators would be allowed into the country he drew the line. he said that there has been a pros but confidential trust has been built among the international community into this domestic promise by his government and therefore no outside...
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we will submit a draft to the united nations on a comprehensive deal on all the guarantees and so form a government as soon as possible. >> reporter: a deal was almost unthinkable a few days ago. the bitterly divided government of east and west libya don't trust each other. the tobruk government is recognized by the international community while the tripoli based government is considered the legitimate one by the country's constitutional court. it is this man the united nations envoy bernard de leon who has been trying to convince libya's warring factions to give peace a chance. >> this will lead nowhere they are aware of this, we are starting concrete proposals this morning. i am optimistic about the security arrangements which is a key element. the new government needs a secure environment to work. >> reporter: at the start of the talks the government of tobruk announced it is stopping air strikes for three days. a gesture of good well the representatives say. >> there is no way but to pursue a very productive national dialogue that could reach the stage of having a total agreement o
we will submit a draft to the united nations on a comprehensive deal on all the guarantees and so form a government as soon as possible. >> reporter: a deal was almost unthinkable a few days ago. the bitterly divided government of east and west libya don't trust each other. the tobruk government is recognized by the international community while the tripoli based government is considered the legitimate one by the country's constitutional court. it is this man the united nations envoy...
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the united nations has now sent a rapid response team to aid relief operations, neighboring countriesre also offering to help with what's already been described by the u.n. as possibly one of the worst weather disasters in pacific history. jailed tan, al jazerra. >>> the united nations secretary general ban ki-moon says it will take time to assess the damage. >> we are not yet clear on the impact and scope of the disaster. but we fear the destruction and damage could be widespread. >>> a forest fire in chile has forced more than 4,000 people from their homes. a state of emergency has been declared in the port cities of valparaiso and vena delmar. the fire started in an area of grass land and pine forest on friday. warm temperatures and strong wind fanned the flames and the blaze spread quickly destroying about 500 500-hectares of lands. >>> nigeria has acknowledged it's bitting help from foreign fighters. it says the mercenaries are only involved in training and loss justice ticks but as we report there is evidence they are playing a vital role on the frontline. >> reporter: victory.
the united nations has now sent a rapid response team to aid relief operations, neighboring countriesre also offering to help with what's already been described by the u.n. as possibly one of the worst weather disasters in pacific history. jailed tan, al jazerra. >>> the united nations secretary general ban ki-moon says it will take time to assess the damage. >> we are not yet clear on the impact and scope of the disaster. but we fear the destruction and damage could be...
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>> basically the united nations special envoy met with a delegation from the united nations recognized government from tobruk. he was very critical of the on going clashes in libya and has said that both parties have to make concessions for the sake of peace. he warped against the spread of groups affiliated with isil. this is what he had to see to say earlier today. >> this should be a decisive moment because we are as i said before in previous meetings running out of time. you know that in the last days, we have seen more fighting, more airstrikes, more actions by daish, not only in libya but also in the region. >> it is said that they want a deal by sunday. what is the mood among the dell gates there? are they optimistic? >> well, the biggest problems that the united nations and the international community face when it comes to libya is to narrow the differences between the feuding factions, their government of tripoli and the government base in tobruk. i have been talking to a senior member of the delegation about how he thinks things could move forward in the future. he said he do
>> basically the united nations special envoy met with a delegation from the united nations recognized government from tobruk. he was very critical of the on going clashes in libya and has said that both parties have to make concessions for the sake of peace. he warped against the spread of groups affiliated with isil. this is what he had to see to say earlier today. >> this should be a decisive moment because we are as i said before in previous meetings running out of time. you...
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>> in 2013 the united nations released a groundbreaking report on human rights abuses in north korea concluding their abuses - including forced labor deliberate starvation, torture, and the complete denial of the right to freedom of thought quote "have no parallel in the contemporary world" when he was only 9 years old kang chol kwan said he was imprisoned at the yoduk political prison camp with his family. when he was released 10 years later, he escaped to the south >> so there are entire families kept in these places? >> 80 to 120,000 people are reported to be held in these camps on life sentences. the north korean government denies that political prisons exist. >> we wanted to raise the issue of human rights while on our visit to north korea >> you're all welcome to korea to see the reality of korea. which will be different for you from what you've heard. by the way have you found people that have horns, and red face? >> (laughs) no we haven't. we were given one chance to sit down and ask questions with party members. our guides insisted it wasn't an interview, just a conversation
>> in 2013 the united nations released a groundbreaking report on human rights abuses in north korea concluding their abuses - including forced labor deliberate starvation, torture, and the complete denial of the right to freedom of thought quote "have no parallel in the contemporary world" when he was only 9 years old kang chol kwan said he was imprisoned at the yoduk political prison camp with his family. when he was released 10 years later, he escaped to the south >> so...
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again, i'm a little bothered that this is a quickie at the united nations.eel they may need to be a fuller accounting later but we will see. john: mark, if you can hear me, i want to ask you a question that you alluded to earlier in the day. the extent to which the decision by secretary clinton and her people to do this event was -- that their hand was somewhat forced. you mentioned president obama statement over the weekend where she said nice things but did not fully defend her on this. the white house has been defending her but halfheartedly. obama allies outside of the administration have been very critical. how much do you think the obama administration's action to this controversy over the last week has forced hillary clinton's hand and made her do this thing today, which she normally would not want to do? mark: [inaudible] the state department have been more supportive of the president's remarks [indiscernible] suggested as valerie jarrett did that this is not in keeping with administration policy. the second thing is dianne feinstein's remarks over t
again, i'm a little bothered that this is a quickie at the united nations.eel they may need to be a fuller accounting later but we will see. john: mark, if you can hear me, i want to ask you a question that you alluded to earlier in the day. the extent to which the decision by secretary clinton and her people to do this event was -- that their hand was somewhat forced. you mentioned president obama statement over the weekend where she said nice things but did not fully defend her on this. the...
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national commitment." [applause] that year was 1960 and the senator was john f. kennedy. his words hold true today. the bond between the united states and israel is still a national commitment. the bond runs much deeper than anyone issue or generation. now, as then, we cannot and will not lose sight of that. thank you so much. [applause] ♪ >> now, national security advisor susan writes -- advisor susan rice talks about u.s. israel relations and the nuclear negotiations with iran. rice: good evening everyone. it is great to be back at aipac. thank you so much for your warm introduction. i also want to thank howard core, bob:, lillian pincus -- bob cohen, and all of aipac's board and members. i also want to thank the members of congress, who represents america's strong, bipartisan support for the state of israel. and all of the young people here today, some 3000, who represents -- [applause] some 3000 young people who represent the bright future of the u.s.-israel special relationship. i brought one of those young people with me tonight. my 17-year-old son jake, who insisted he had to come to aipac . but i want to take a moment
national commitment." [applause] that year was 1960 and the senator was john f. kennedy. his words hold true today. the bond between the united states and israel is still a national commitment. the bond runs much deeper than anyone issue or generation. now, as then, we cannot and will not lose sight of that. thank you so much. [applause] ♪ >> now, national security advisor susan writes -- advisor susan rice talks about u.s. israel relations and the nuclear negotiations with iran....
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i am pleased by the ever strengthening cooperation between the united nations and the league of arab states. this must be a year of global action for sustainable development and community. we will reach the target date for the millennium development goals and conduct a new generation of sustainable development goals in september and a meaningful climate change agreement in december in paris. next month the president of the united nations general assembly and leaders from different faith communities for special events to promote mutual understanding. the united nations counterterrorism center brings the summit to the general assembly in september, a comprehensive plan of action extremism and terrorism. i thank his majesty the king of saudi arabia for generous support. excellenceies, your majesties and ladies and gentlemen, as we advance on the post 2015 agenda and work for peaceful resolutions for conflict let us strengthen our ponds for the people of this region. and security overour people. let us work together to make this world together for those where human dignity is respected.
i am pleased by the ever strengthening cooperation between the united nations and the league of arab states. this must be a year of global action for sustainable development and community. we will reach the target date for the millennium development goals and conduct a new generation of sustainable development goals in september and a meaningful climate change agreement in december in paris. next month the president of the united nations general assembly and leaders from different faith...
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everyday to combat anti-semitism around the world and to fight attacks against israel at the united nations believe firmly that israel's security and the u.s.-israel partnership transcends politics and it always will. [ applause ] [ applause ] same bond that led president truman to make the united states the first country to recognize israel 11 minutes after it declared its existence in 1948. [ applause ] >> it is why we have stood by israel's side every minute since. our commitments to our partnership with israel are bedrock commitments, rooted in shared fundamental values cemented through decades of bipartisan reinforcement. this partnership should never be politicized and it cannot and will not be tarnished or broken. [ applause ] >> now, debating the most effective policy both within our respective democracies and among partners is more than useful. it is a necessary part of arriving at informed decisions. politicizing that process is not. the stakes are too high for that. [ applause ] >> on policy the negotiations that we and our partners have entered into with iran negotiations aimed
everyday to combat anti-semitism around the world and to fight attacks against israel at the united nations believe firmly that israel's security and the u.s.-israel partnership transcends politics and it always will. [ applause ] [ applause ] same bond that led president truman to make the united states the first country to recognize israel 11 minutes after it declared its existence in 1948. [ applause ] >> it is why we have stood by israel's side every minute since. our commitments to...
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. >>> united nations emergency teams are being rushed to the south pacific island of vanuatu. jerald tan has the latest. >> the tropical cyclone pam has tornado off roofs and downed power lines. villages and remote islands damage will be steven. communicatescommunication is down. so it will take a very lock time. >> he has been a very destructive cyclone. hitting a country that has a lot of traditional housing so they are vulnerable to this kind of damage. we are poised for worst case scenario. >> reporter: the approach of the cyclone was terrifying. the seas swelled as driving rains an winds swept into vanuatu. >> everything is blowing around pretty seriously and it is shaking up to be a long night in the country. >> reporter: the government issued a nationwide red alert. people boarded up homes and shops before designated shelters. offering to help what's already been described by the u.n. as possibly one of the worst weather disasters in pacific history. jerald tan, al jazeera. >> the u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon was in japan when he expressed his condolences. >> i ju
. >>> united nations emergency teams are being rushed to the south pacific island of vanuatu. jerald tan has the latest. >> the tropical cyclone pam has tornado off roofs and downed power lines. villages and remote islands damage will be steven. communicatescommunication is down. so it will take a very lock time. >> he has been a very destructive cyclone. hitting a country that has a lot of traditional housing so they are vulnerable to this kind of damage. we are poised for...
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. >>> united nations approves a new resolution condemning the use of chlorine gas in syria. >>> thousands of indians storm a prison and lynch a man accused of rape. >>> a car bomb explodes, in what the ukrainian government is calling an act of terror. >>> and free and defiant kremlin cricket vows to fight on despite the killing of boris nemtsov. >> hello, a warm welcome to the program. after two days of fresh discussions discussions in morocco, there are signs in the break through of a peace offering. there is still fighting on the ground. >> libya rival factions are closeer to clinching a political deal. they have agreed in principle in implementing a cease-fire and forming a national unity government. but the two delegations need to travel to libya to consult with their governments. things go well, they will return to the moroccan capitol for a final deal ceremony. >> there are signs of a deal. we have new moved to a new phase. at the u.n. we're starting to talk about guarantees. once there is a deal we'll have a government that has a clear mandate. we'll have a comprehensive deal with
. >>> united nations approves a new resolution condemning the use of chlorine gas in syria. >>> thousands of indians storm a prison and lynch a man accused of rape. >>> a car bomb explodes, in what the ukrainian government is calling an act of terror. >>> and free and defiant kremlin cricket vows to fight on despite the killing of boris nemtsov. >> hello, a warm welcome to the program. after two days of fresh discussions discussions in morocco, there...