-venezuelan relationship.all of strain, the oil keeps flowing and venezuela keeps selling and the united states keeps buying it. i think that is a situation where the shift in the market really has not happened very much. i don't see -- if one looks at these regional organizations, there is no question there has been increasing independence, distancing from the u.s., from latin america, especially south america, which has to do with other factors besides hugo chÁvez. chÁvez has been part of it. the rising commodity prices, the role of brazil has been extremely significant. but if one looks at a lot of issues on economic question and political questions, there are tremendous frictions between many latin american countries. there's a lot of discord, conflicts between chile and peru, conflicts between a lot of different countries on different issues. there are trade problems between argentina, chile and brazil today. so i don't think the fact these organizations exist and have existed for a couple of years, is st

when a patriot by the venezuelans, he insulted venezuelans in venezuela. so there is an organized effort in the americas to attack, ultimately, not venezuela, the united states which they see as the last bastion of democracy in the hemisphere. and if we cannot see that coming, we are in bad shape. >> well, thank you. let me ask chris and charles to, perhaps, respond to that. what -- let me put it -- >> i was the one who -- >> no, i know -- [inaudible conversations] [laughter] >> this is a diversity of views right here. but let me put it slightly differently. what's the chavez legacy in the region? we really haven't talked about that, but we've mentioned -- or the questioner just mentioned three leaders, and perhaps others could be mentioned as well. but what's the legacy of chavismo in the region? is this a region-wide movement targeting the united states that sustains for longer period of time as a strategic threat? maybe we could even put it that way, in the context of the united states. it's a question. >> i think, first of all, chavez's stock has sunk.

>> venezuelan president hugo chÁvez suffers complications from a severe lung infection after cancer surgery ♪ >> you are watching al jazeera live from doha. deepening divisions in iraq. clamming discriminations by the shia-led government. almost a million remain homeless in the philippines. thousands of shark fins discovered on a rooftop in hong kong. controversial delicacy is booming. ♪ less than a week before he is due to be sworn in for a second term, the latest news on venezuelan president is not encouraging. the government says hugo chÁvez is suffering from complications from a severe lung infection after cancer surgery in cuba of. >> under pressure for more information on the state of the nation's leader, venezuelan officials have told us more about hugo chÁvez's cancer. >> falling the sensitive surgery on december 11, commander hugo chÁvez has faced complications as a consequence of a severe lung infection which has resulted in a respiratory deficiency that requires hugo chÁvez to remain in strict compliance with his medical treatment. >> chÁvez successor has been appearing regularly

but what venezuelans to do know is that the coming year will be filled with new challenges.l jazeera, caracas request just want to show you some amazing pictures from brazil where a helicopter has crashed off the io.st near re it happened close to coca cabana beach. they were able to swim to shore without any injuries. hundreds of people had gathered to the beach for the new year. tens of thousands of people rallied in hong kong today, calling for the city's chief executive to step down. we will tell you why. and another group hoping for a change in power this year. italy's young voters, while many are vowing to avoid voting stations altogether. >> we have a tropical cyclone freda that caused widespread flooding and we could see flooding into new caledonia. that is the position of the storm. it continues to swirl is way away. it will stay to the west of new caledonia, but the strongest wind is making its way across the island. damaging wind at flooding range. we could see as much as two meters to 4 meters of breakwater. thursday, still very close by with more big downpours.

only venezuelans can make that decision. that is the message we are giving to venezuelans of all stripes that we want to see any transition be democratic, constitutional, open, transparent, legal within venezuela and that it has to be decided by venezuelans. >>> new details are emerging about the fatal gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in new delhi, a horrific crime that's led to widespread protests in india. the victim's male friend who was also attacked is speaking out for the first time about the attack. here is what he told reuters. >> translator: from where we boarded the bus, they took us around for two, two and a half hours across overpasses, through all of delhi. then they dropped us below an overpass. then they tried to run over us. we had no clothes. we waited there hoping someone would help us. i tried to flag down vehicles. taxies would slow down, take a look at us, and move on. we got no help for nearly 20 or 25 minutes. >> so far five men have been charged with murder, rape, and kidnapping in this case

the brother of venezuelan president hugo chavez denies rumors spin these days in a coma made mounting concerns how the government will sat without its charismatic leader. and arrested development the notorious gone tunnel bay prison camp marks its eleventh front of us three president obama has failed to keep his promise to shut the facility prompting an outcry from human rights very. latest news and the week's top stories this is the weekly with me you know. c hello and welcome to the program. they starting projects over the flying of the union jack in northern ireland once again and in a street battle between loyalists and nationalists yesterday it's been almost six weeks since the city council voted to reduce the number of days the british fly those displayed sparking the fury of loyalists twenty nine police officers were injured in saturday's the sectarian clashes broke out as about a thousand unionists marching on belfast city hall passed a catholic and clave and were attacked by locals police used water cannons and plastic bullets to keep the two sides apart our first reports now

the brother of a venezuelan president hugo chavez denies rumors the leader is in a coma and mounting concerns how the government will. lead. the arrested development in its. story of president obama ultimately failing to keep his promise to shut down the facility. human rights groups. are watching as we highlight the week's top stories so. welcome to the program. the spiraling protests over the flying of the union jack in northern ireland one. street battle between loyalists and nationalists yesterday it's been almost six weeks since belfast city council voted to reduce the number of the british flag is displayed sparking the fury of loyalists twenty nine police officers were. broken thousand unionists marching on belfast city hall. and were attacked by. police. plastic bullets to keep the two sides apart. reports from the same. recreational riot. some people are calling it. the director. is working with young to try to calm the tensions kids are doing it for fun. in terms of control. in terms of. doing it because it's sexier than a play station. one of the protesters here asking for

the venezuelan national assembly will elect its new leader in a few hours. the winner will be in a key position to run as president if chavez does not return to power. the government says it may just delay his return to office. >> on friday, the venezuelan government admitted the president-elect has suffered complications after his fourth cancer surgery. a day later, they suggested he could be sworn in late. >> on january 10, the new constitution begins. he continues his functions. he can take the oath of office at the moment he goes before the supreme court of justice. >> this was the response to a demand that the nation the told what is going on and who will take over if chavez cannot assume office on time. now they have an answer. still do not know what kind of cancer he has. speculation about his and venezuela's future is continuing. >> in the morning, the tell us he is in serious condition. in the afternoon, they say he is exercising. that has created rumors iand uncertainty and economic and instability across the country. >> having won the vote, he is

we have to be patient and wait. >> reporter: patience is running out for the venezuelan opposition. leaders say they owe venezuela about his condition. >> translator: our command for the truth is elementary because when he's a head of state, there are implications that affect the it. >> the highest roman catholic thorlt in venezuela is calling all political leaders to follow the lead if a succession plan is needed. >> raphael, the inauguration is january 10th. what happens if he cannot make the inauguration on that day? >> reporter: there's a scenario spelled out by the vendzian constitution as to what happens. either if he doesn't show up before or if he shows up right aafter. it is either the vice president of venezuela or the president of the national asemably. it gets more complicated shgsz suzanne, because the national assembly is supposed to meet tomorrow to elect a new leader much the same way that the congress meant to select the new speaker of the house here in the united states. so it's all speculation right now as to whether he's coming back or not. those statements made

friends of the venezuelan constitution could speak out and say something. colombia, brazil -- >> there was a group of friends in the u.s. congress. >> it did not go so far. >> most of them are not in congress anymore. with the passage of time. >> but not for that reason. >> but not for that reason. they never said anything at all that would be taken as critical of the government of venezuela. remember, to get people to speak at when you have your own national interest to follow -- you know, the united states -- it is just the way it works. if the united states whispers something here, it becomes a roar in venezuela. there is a magnifying impact, which the government of venezuela uses. it likes to do that. they are in fact the magnifier. >> in a few moments, ben bernanke says that congress should raise the nation's borrowing limit to avoid a potential default of the u.s. debt. he spoke at the university of michigan. "washington journal" begins at 7:00 a.m. eastern. and then matthew cartwright, the member of the oversight and reform committee. and the u.s. ho

the venezuelan supreme court rules the delay hugo chavez integration is legal in supporting the government in the fight also ability in the latin american states. the president of the european council had a man from rome boy doesn't ireland as it takes up a rotating e.u. presidency while experts question whether the country will live up to the task of pulling the block out of the financial crisis. and packs of walls closing in on residential areas in russia's republic of europe forcing authorities to declare war on the deadly predators. it's a pleasure to have you with us here on our t.v. it's now seven o'clock you're with me to bang with say the postponement of the inauguration date for venezuelan president hugo chavez is legal according to the country's supreme court meanwhile the country's vice president has called for people together in front of the presidential palace to on of the eighteen leader who said to be recovering from cancer surgery in cuba lawyer eva golinger says the country's opposition could use the president's protracted absence to destabilize the country. article two th

rafael romo joins me now and the venezuelan government are not really saying a lot. like we were just talking during the break, they've never even confirmed what type of cancer he has. >> that is exactly right, victor. venezuelan authorities have yet to disclose specifically what type of cancer president hugo chavez is suffering from. he suffered respiratory failure, the clearest indication yet his condition is more serious than previously thought. president hugo chavez' medical condition remains a closely guarded secret in cuba. >> translator: sometimes it looks as if the president is well, other times not so much. honestly we don't know what the truth is and what's a lie. everybody's living in uncertainty. >> reporter: the venezuelan president left his country for cancer surgery in cuba on december 10th. he hasn't been seen in public since but the vice president has talked about complications and that worries many wenz wvenezue. >> translator: chavez is a strong man and a fighter. his party is not my party but as a human being, one can't wish another something bad.

on the brother of venezuelan president hugo chavez denies rumors the leader is in a coma it's amid mounting concerns how the government will fare without its leader . arrested development a notorious guantanamo bay prison camp. anniversary president obama ultimately failing to keep his promise to shut down the facility prompting an outcry from human rights groups. but the stories that made headlines this week you're watching the weekly with me rory sushi thanks for joining us today. now the spiraling protests over the flying of the union jack in northern ireland once again and in street battles between loyalists and nationalists yesterday it's been almost six weeks since the belfast city council voted to reduce the number of days the british flag is displayed or sparking the few loyalists twenty nine police officers were injured in saturday's sectarian clashes and violence broke out as about a thousand unionists marching on belfast city hall. and were attacked by locals the police used water cannons and plastic bullets to keep the two sides apart. reports from the scene. clashes breaking ou

the venezuelan supreme court rules delaying his inauguration is legal support in the government in the fight for stability in the latin american states. the president of the european council haven't been run pointless as ireland as it takes up the rotating presidency alexei reza question whether believe that a country will live up to the task of pulling the plug out of the financial crisis . and packs of wolves are closing in on residential areas in russia's republic. forcing of origin is to declare war on the deadly predators. as of five pm here in moscow you live with us on r.t. it's good to have you with us the postponement sabino operation date for venezuelan president hugo chavez is illegal according to the country's supreme court meanwhile the country's president has called people together in front of the presidential palace to honor the ailing leader who said to be recovering from cancer surgery in cuba. just says the presidents are protected absence could still destabilize the country. article two thirty one of the venezuelan constitution does leave open to interpretation the i

so like the venezuelan supreme court rules delaying a chair with his inauguration is legal supporting the government in the fight for stability in the latin american states. expressing concern the u.s. wants the u.k. against holding a referendum on a possible e.u. exit causing a further schism in britain's coalition government. packs of wolves closing in on residential areas in russia's republic of you could hear forcing authorities to declare war on the deadly predator. they're very good morning to if you just joined us this is our taste just after midnight here now my name's kevin now in first the smalling we perspire moment of the inauguration day for venezuelan president hugo chavez is legal according to the country's supreme court meanwhile the country's vice president's call for people to gather in front of the presidential palace to one of the leader who said to be recovering from cancer surgery in cuba lori the girl and she told me the country's opposition could use the president's protracted absence to destabilize the country now. article two thirty line of the venezuelan con

the brown the ailing president hugo chavez has denied rumors the venezuelan leader is in a coma this after thousands of his supporters rallied on the day when he should have been sworn in for another term the venezuelan supreme court has postponed. indefinitely while charges recovers from cancer surgery in cuba drew political analyst eric draitser fears forces from abroad could trying to take advantage of china says absence. so the opposition despite all of their posturing and despite the fact that the private corporate media inside of venezuela and around the world is very much squarely behind them and us imperialism they lack a very real base of support on the ground they have some support but as we saw in the results of the recent elections that opposition is still very much in the minority now in terms of an international destabilization using this opposition this is very much a very real possibility of course we've seen much of the destabilization campaign emanating out of the u.s. embassy out of the institutions that's why we saw u.s. a id and other international organizations

tonight the venezuelan supreme court rules delaying or good chavez is no gration is illegal supporting the government in the fight for stability in the latin american state. president of european council herman van rompuy visits are limits it takes of the rotating e.u. presidency while experts question whether the debt in country will live up to the task of pulling the block out of a financial crisis. plaxo walls closing in on residential areas in russia's republican difficulty of forcing authorities to declare war deadly predators. well over a good evening for me kevin owen if you just joined us your staff to rate now here at the new center not top story them from moscow tonight the perspire most of the inauguration date for venezuelan president hugo chavez is legal according to the country's supreme court meanwhile the country's vice president's call for people to gather in front of the presidential palace to honor the ailing leader who's said to be recovering from cancer surgery in cuba lawyer told me the country's opposition could use the president's protracted absence to destabili

. >> reporter: thousands of supporters descended on the presidential palace in the venezuelan capitalracas, today, chanting and waving flags in a show of support for their ailing, absent president. venezuela is a country of 29 million people, an oil exporter subsidizing energy-hungry poor countries, like cuba and haiti. and it sends 800,000 barrels of oil a day to the u.s.-- its number one customer. president hugo chavez has led the nation for 14 years. his third term expires today. he won re-election in october and was supposed to be sworn in again today for another six years, as the constitution requires. but chavez suffers from aggressive, reoccurring cancer, hasn't been seen in public in a month and was too sick to return to venezuela from medical treatment in cuba. >> the illness of the president has been treated like a state secret from the beginning. he has been treated in cuba under a veil of secrecy. >> reporter: moises naim is a former venezuelan cabinet minister, now a columnist and a visiting scholar at the carnegie endowment for international peace in washington. he says

the venezuelan supreme court rules elaine hugo chavez's inauguration is legal supporting the government in the five possibility of a latin american candidate. the president of the european council had money from ron paul over the islands as it takes up the rotating presidency while experts question whether the indebted country will live up to the task of pulling the block out of the financial crisis. and packs of walls closing in on residential areas and russia's republic of korea forcing authorities to declare war on the deadly predators. twenty four hours a day seven days a week this is archie the postponement of the inauguration off date for venezuelan president hugo chavez is illegal according to the country's supreme court you know all the countries once president has called for people together in front of the presidential palace to honor the ailing leader who's said to be recovering from cancer surgery in cuba lying evil gallen joe says the president's protracted absence could still destabilize the country. article two thirty one of the venezuelan constitution does leave open to i

. >> reporter: thousands of supporters descended on the presidential palace in the venezuelan capitalcas today, chanting and waving flags in a show of support for their ailing, absent president. venezuela is a country of 29 million people an oil exporter subsidizing energy-hungry poor countries, like cuba and haiti. and it sends 800,000 barrels of oil a day to the u.s.-- its number one customer. president hugo chavez has led the nation for 14 years. his third term expires today. he won re-election in october and was supposed to be sworn in again today for another six years, as the constitution requires. but chavez suffers from aggressive, reoccurring cancer hasn't been seen in public in a month and was too sick to return to venezuela from medical treatment in cuba. >> the illness of the president has been treated like a state secret from the beginning. he has been treated in cuba under a veil of secrecy. >> reporter: moises naim is a former venezuelan cabinet minister now a columnist and a visiting scholar at the carnegie endowment for international peace in washington. he says keepin

all eyes of the venezuelan president as he battles complications after cancer surgery. and in parousia's are turning up the heat for an extreme exercise that is bound to make you sweat. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. it shocked the world, but remarkably, the pakistan girl targeted was discharged from a british hospital. her release comes three months after she was shot in the head. her crime was campaigning for girls to be educated. and jeremy has this report. >> a remarkable recovery, hard to believe as she walked out of a hospital. her survival was against the odds, the extent of her recovery delighted the medical staff. she says a thank-you to the nurses and doctors here. she is off to a temporary home that they have set up. something of a normal life after so much pain and separation. >> she could talk, it was a good side of her brain had not been damaged. ha >> going to school, the same right to education. her case has attracted worldwide coverage and support. >> the genuinely an inspiration for millions of other p

the venezuelan government has finally released an official statement. >> dr. delicate surgery on december 11th, commandant job as succumbed to a severe lung infection -- commandant chavez has suffered a lung infection. >> he has already handpick his successor. he accuses the opposition on the spreading uncertainty. >> the united states is controlling all these machinations. they think his hour has arrived. it is an hour of madness with the right on the attack here and internationally. the people will remain resolute. >> he won his fourth mandate and october and is due to take the oath of office january 10th. if he dies or resigns, they call for new elections. >> in syria, opposition activists have began assaults on rebel positions in the suburbs of damascus. >> air strikes are being shown in the neighborhood of natoma. they had bombarded the district with artillery. there's no word yet. they have been followed four months. last august, it was the scene of the worst activist seen so far. >> sectarian protests continue where thousands of muslims have begun ralli

tonight the venezuelan supreme court rules delaying a good chavez's inauguration is legal supporting the government in the fight for stability in the latin american states. expressing concern the u.s. warns the hue k. against holding a referendum on a possible u.s. causing a further schism in britain's coalition government. and packs of walls closing in on residential areas of russia's republic of coty and forcing authorities now to declare war on the deadly predator. very good evening shift just joined us ten pm here in moscow is kevin owen at the new center tonight with you and our top story the perspire moment of the inauguration day for venezuelan president hugo chavez is legal according to the country's supreme court meanwhile the country's vice president's call for people to gather in front of the presidential palace to honor the leader who said to be recovering from cancer surgery in cuba lawyer eva golinger told me the country's opposition though could use the president's protracted absence to destabilize the country. article two thirty one of the venezuelan constitution does

all eyes of the venezuelan president as he battles complications after cancer surgery. and in parousia's are turning up the heat for an extreme exercise that is bound to make you sweat. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. it shocked the world, but remarkably, the pakistan girl targeted was discharged from a british hospital. her release comes three months after she was shot in the head. her crime was campaigning for girls to be educated. and jeremy has this report. >> a remarkable recovery, hard to believe as she walked out of a hospital. her survival was against the odds, the extent of her recovery delighted the medical staff. she says a thank-you to the nurses and doctors here. she is off to a temporary home that they have set up. something of a normal life after so much pain and separation. >> she could talk, it was a good side of her brain had not been damaged. ha >> going to school, the same right to education. her case has attracted worldwide coverage and support. >> the genuinely an inspiration for millions of other p

they are badly designed and they are damaging the venezuelan economy. the economy is, frankly, in shambles. barclay's research puts venezuela's annual fiscal deficit at nearly 20% of gdp, one of the highest imbalances in the world. total debt has more than doubled since 2008. and that is despite the fact that venezuela has the greatest proven reserves of oil in the world. more than saudi arabia, iran or canada. when hugo chavez first came to power in 1999, oil was trading at $11 a barrel. today, it is trading at $111 a barrel. chavez has presided over the greatest windfall in his country's history. and, yet, venezuela is probably the only petro state in the world where people regularly suffer power outages. infrastructure is crumbling and public security is abysmal. venezuela has one of the worst homicide rates in the world, worse even than colombia, honduras and mexico. a recent foreign affairs essay pointed out that venezuelan exports to the u.s. from the start of chavez's rule through 2011 added up to nearly $350 billion. that's iconic for a presiden

the nicaraguan president has held public prayers for venezuelan leader hugo chavez. he is in the hospital following surgery for cancer. he is said to be in stable condition. he has not been seen in public since arriving in cuba three weeks ago. we have more from caracas. >> the announcement was made by the vice-president that chavez was suffering from complications. some of the government ministers came out to quell some of the speculation that is going on about the president's health. his son-in-law set from havana that he spent monday stable and spent it with his daughters. he asked all venezuelans to ignore some of the ill intention rumors that are going around in this country. on monday, all official celebrations in caracas were canceled, replaced it -- replaced by a small gathering put in place by ministers here where people heard speeches and they also prayed. the event was called now more than ever with chavez. the big question is whether he will be able to match -- make it back here by january 10. if the president dies, elections should be held within 30 days

venezuelan exports to the u.s.e start of chavez's rule through 2011 added up to nearly $350 billion. that's iconic for a presidency which marketed itself as anti-american. but even that trend may be reversing. according to a "financial times" report for every 10 barrels of crude that are exported to the united states, venezuela now needs to import two back because it lacks refining capacity, which has been made worse by a recent explosion at a venezuelan refinery. in other words, america is selling oil to venezuela. meanwhile, chavez continues to ship a reported 100,000 barrels of subsidized crude oil to cuba every day. venezuela's people have gotten used to tall promises, free housing, essentially free gasoline and increasingly, the state cannot afford it. it's popular to be anti-american and, yet, the money has been coming in from washington. cuba remains a staunch ally, but if it stops receiving cheap oil, it will pull out its tens of thousands of dollars from venezuela, which will destroy venezuela's health car

. >> the venezuelan national assembly has reelected the ailing hugo chavez. he is due to this one back into office on thursday. complications from his latest round of cancer surgery may prevent him from attending. >> in its first session of the year, the national assembly was surrounded by the color red. the color of the revolution. he was easily reelected as the president of the legislative body. if chavez is unable to return, he would play a crucial role in guiding the country to and new elections. he reaffirmed the government's position other officials have been repeating in recent days. >> the president enjoys a leave of absence under the constitution. we will make sure the leave of absence is respected. you can twist it however you want. but it will not be an opportunity to overturn the will of the people. >> judging by the reaction outside, many venezuelans agreed. crowds cheered as the vice president addressed them with a familiar cry. for these people, in good job as will continue to be president of venezuela. -- for these people, hugo chavez will con

venezuelan officials say we can expect an update on president hugo chavez's health in the next few daysrsial leer has a severe lung infection and is, quote, fighting for his health. chavez remains in cuba where he's recovering from his fourth cancer surgery. >>> madonna, katie holmes and jennifer lopez, well, they have all worn missoni, the italian brand known for its multi-color zig-zagged designs and the house of missoni has made its way into the house of consumers and now its founder has dis appearappea the coast of venezuela. a search is now on to find the plane. >> tell me first about where this plane was headed, about the flight itself. >> well, we know that vittorio missoni, one of the three heirs to the fashion empire was with his wife, another couple, a pilot and co-pilot in the islands of los roques and left there and we know the 71-year-old venezuelan-born pilot spoke to the mainland, and that was the last we heard of the six of them. >> just ten miles out. >> ten miles out. >> so they have disappeared somewhere off the venezuelan coast. >> from what we understand he was actu

. >> venezuelan officials say president hugo chavez has a severe lung infection and is, quote, fighting for his health right now. despite rumors the 58-year-old won't be able to be inaugurated to his fourth term next week, vice president nicholas medoro says his runningmate can always take the oath at a later time. >>> and take a look at this. this is the picture that was posted to facebook and appears to be a passenger restrained with duck tape and zip ties. it's from an iceland air flight. the airline says a disruptive male passenger on a flight to new york was hitting, screaming, and spitting at other passengers all while yelling profanities. when the flight landed in new york the man was arrested and taken to a local hospital. alcohol is believed to have been a factor here. >> wow. >>> lance armstrong's fall from grace continues. the "new york times" reports that he is contemplating publicly admitting that he doped. sources tell the paper he is considering an admission because he wants to persuade antidoping officials to allow him to get back to professional cycling. at the time sou

venezuelan government says president hugo chavez is in a severe -- battling a severe lung infection in three weeks after his cancer operation in cuba. plenty of speculation about his health, following sunday's announcement of further complications. the opposition have been demanding the government provide confirmation on his condition. now this report from cuba. >> it's now more than three weeks since hugo chavez putin alabama for his fourth operation for cancer. this normally a ever present president has not been seen or heard from ever since. opposition politicians have been accusing the venezuelan government of concealing the truth of his condition. this was the response. another short update and a few details. >> after the delicate surgery of this past december 11, he has faced complications as a result of a severe lung infection which has caused a breathing in sufficiency that requires him to comply strictly with medical treatment. >> as he battles for his health, and its allies are trying to carry on business as usual, but the two senior politicians during a coffee plant were bot

the venezuelan government says it will postpone hugo chavez's inauguration. chavez is still in cuba, recovering from cancer surgery. the president of the central african republic has said he believes the rebels are terrorists backed by foreign powers. officials are having peace talks this week. forces from the netherlands and germany are in turkey, where they will be in charge of these -- of the missile system. turkey has asked for help defending its border from the violence in syria. we caught up with some of the troops in the netherlands. >> and emotional goodbye for the families. these are the first in a large nato deployment involving u.s. forces. the mission comes after turkey asked for help protecting southeastern cities from of possible chemical or missile attack. >> this is the threat on turkey's side, because they put in the request for nato, and it could be a threat by ballistic missiles. >> the missiles and troops will be responsible for defending a city around 120 kilometers from the syrian border. the americans will be just 50 kilometers north of

. >>> health on the venezuelan president hugo chavez.t. >>> with popularity of washington lawmakers so, so low, does the 113th congress have a prayer of winning back the american confidence? our political panel weighs in. but she has some dental issues she's not happy about. so i introduced jill to crest pro-health for life. selected for people over 50. pro-health for life is a toothpaste that defends against tender, inflamed gums, sensitivity and weak enamel. conditions people over 50 experience. crest pro-health for life. so jill can keep living the good life. crest. life opens up when you do. >>> time to talk politics and the new congress at 15 past the hour. there is hope with nearly 100 new congressmen coming to washington that things will be different this time around. we are focusing on the broken system this morning and the hopes of a fix. joining me as they do every week, maria cardona and amy hughes from the blaze. happy new year to both of you. >> happy new year to you, randi. >> one thing that hasn't changed is john boehner,

big celebrations are getting under way in the venezuelan capital in support of the ailing president with several other latin american leaders attending events. >> chavez won a comfortable victory for a fourth term despite his health problems. later on, we will talk to a latin-american expert to talk about chavez and his government, but right now, a car bomb has exploded close to the defense ministry in tel aviv. at least four people have been injured. police believe the bombing is a criminal act and not one linked to palestinian militants. >> it is thought the target was the head of a notorious israeli mob. a motorcyclist was seen attaching an explosive device to a vehicle in which the man was believed to be sitting. he has already survived eight previous assassination attempts. the irish government has called on the european union to ease terms on its multi-billion euro bailout loan. the irish prime minister has told eu officials that solving his country's debt crisis is his top priority. >> the eu commission president was in dublin on thursday for a meeting to coincide with ireland tak

big celebrations are getting under way in the venezuelan capital in support of the ailing president with several other latin american leaders attending events. >> chavez won a comfortable victory for a fourth term despite his health problems. later on, we will talk to a latin-american expert to talk about chavez and his government, but right now, a car bomb has exploded close to the defense ministry in tel aviv. at least four people have been injured. police believe the bombing is a criminal act and not one linked to palestinian militants. >> it is thought the target was the head of a notorious israeli mob. a motorcyclist was seen attaching an explosive device to a vehicle in which the man was believed to be sitting. he has already survived eight previous assassination attempts. the irish government has called on the european union to ease terms on its multi-billion euro bailout loan. the irish prime minister has told eu officials that solving his country's debt crisis is his top priority. >> the eu commission president was in dublin on thursday for a meeting to coincide with ireland tak

. >> here's a look at what is coming up in the next half-hour -- venezuelan supreme court upholds a delay in swearing in hugo chavez. >> germany's catholic church halts its investigation into child abuse by priests. >> and is this the next big technology breakthrough? 3-d printers this cult objects. -- that sculpt objects. >> venezuelas supreme court has upheld the indefinite delay of president hugo chavez's swearing in for a new term and said his present administration can continue operating. they made the statement amid a fierce debate between the government and opposition over weather the constitution requires the new president to be sworn in on thursday. >> until the new president can be sworn in, officials in the current administration will have the job of governing the country. the court ruled they could continue to fully exercise their functions under the principle of continuity of government. >> the supreme court announced the decision in an eagerly awaited tv broadcast. a constitutional row broke out after it became clear that the reelected president would be unable to attend. >>

. >> here's a look at what is coming up in the next half-hour -- venezuelan supreme court upholds a delay in swearing in hugo chavez. >> germany's catholic church halts its investigation into child abuse by priests. >> and is this the next big technology breakthrough? 3-d printers this cult objects. -- that sculpt objects. >> venezuelas supreme court has upheld the indefinite delay of president hugo chavez's swearing in for a new term and said his present administration can continue operating. they made the statement amid a fierce debate between the government and opposition over weather the constitution requires the new president to be sworn in on thursday. >> until the new president can be sworn in, officials in the current administration will have the job of governing the country. the court ruled they could continue to fully exercise their functions under the principle of continuity of government. >> the supreme court announced the decision in an eagerly awaited tv broadcast. a constitutional row broke out after it became clear that the reelected president would be unable to attend. >>

big celebrations are getting under way in the venezuelan capital in support of the ailing president with several other latin american leaders attending events. >> chavez won a comfortable victory for a fourth term despite his health problems. later on, we will talk to a latin-american expert to talk about chavez and his government, but right now, a car bomb has exploded close to the defense ministry in tel aviv. at least four people have been injured. police believe the bombing is a criminal act and not one linked to palestinian militants. >> it is thought the target was the head of a notorious israeli mob. a motorcyclist was seen attaching an explosive device to a vehicle in which the man was believed to be sitting. he has already survived eight previous assassination attempts. the irish government has called on the european union to ease terms on its multi-billion euro bailout loan. the irish prime minister has told eu officials that solving his country's debt crisis is his top priority. >> the eu commission president was in dublin on thursday for a meeting to coincide with ireland tak

>> an official update on the health of the ailing venezuelan president. the government says hugo chavez is improving. hello -- the world news from al jazeera. another round of french air strikes strike rebel strongholds in mali as more countries step forward with support. a bomb attack killed 96 people -- and mass protests in paris. why these people do not want marriage for everyone. hello -- a venezuelan government has come out with a official update on the health of president hugo chavez, who has been in cuba for cancer treatment. the information ministry says his recovery looks good. in a caracas talk this through the details -- >> hello. this has been the first bulletin put out by the government in six days. it says the president's clinical evolution, and i want to be specific about the words, is "positive in general." it says his respiratory infection is under control although he still needs measures to deal with respiratory deficiency. the bulletin also states the president is conscious and he is in communication with his family and his doctors and

make the country greener they're out much to create more opportunities i mean in this regard many venezuelans like myself have decided to return home and so they do showing that for some gambling in venezuela system may be worth the risk you see catherine of r.t. venezuela. of course the main matter in the minds of those in venezuela right now is the health of their president hugo chavez is due to be inaugurated on thursday to serve another term but he could be too ill still to attend when he battles cancer his political rivals are demanding a new election if he doesn't show up mr weathers for pepe escobar from the asia times online is headed toward more of a chance his health conditions her may well affect but as well as politics it's a big week there isn't it and the government says the swearing in ceremony is just a formality and it can be delayed the opposition though says it wants an official court ruling over what's next if chavez is not there for an organization the church has chipped in as well how do you see the situation panning out this weekend pepper well it's it revolves around t

with just days left before the no gration are venezuelan president hugo chavez the country's opposition is waiting for its chance to remove him from office if the ceremony is delayed huge is poor health which is there's a given up when to kaka's to find out whether the risk of political instability has changed people's perception of the country. the flames of economic fury the debt crisis spreads anger across europe well unemployment brings despair to what was once the land of opportunity life in the west once all but guaranteed a better future whether it does so today is up for debate with no end in sight to the financial crisis many are finding refuge in countries with an alternative economic model or some venezuela represents hope you opportunities to bolivarian republic may be a surprising choice after all it's been ranked as one of the most corrupt nations in the hemisphere whose murder rate exceeds that of iraq still the world bank says venezuela draws the largest number of immigrants after argentina with one million flocking here in two thousand and ten alone the muscles who's. g