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the u.n. refugee agency. that's the worst since world war ii. and children are among the most affected. nhk world's kozue hamamoto reports from new york. >> reporter: just over a year ago, this image shocked the world. the boy had fled war-torn syria anand drowned in the mediterranean. a year later, the situation n i syria isis as dire as ever. another image of a 5-year-old boy covered in dust and blood revealed the scale of the crisis. the current crisis is affecting children at unprecedented levels. the united nations high commissioner for refugees says over 10 million refugees were under 18 last year. the number doubled over a decade. children from syria and afghanistan make up nearly half of those f fleeing h home. >> you know, i spent much of the last year working in different parts of europe where refugees were moving through. and i spoke with families and they said, you know, we don't wawant to put our kids through this. they said, ourur children would die. and we have to move to save t
the u.n. refugee agency. that's the worst since world war ii. and children are among the most affected. nhk world's kozue hamamoto reports from new york. >> reporter: just over a year ago, this image shocked the world. the boy had fled war-torn syria anand drowned in the mediterranean. a year later, the situation n i syria isis as dire as ever. another image of a 5-year-old boy covered in dust and blood revealed the scale of the crisis. the current crisis is affecting children at...
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the u.n. security council has adoptsded a u.s. led resolution calling for all member states to refrain from nuclear explosive tests. it was adopted at the general assembly 20 years ago, but as yet to take affect. 14 members voted in favor of it. for the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty or ctbt. egypt abstained. barack obama's administration submitted the draft before the opening of the u.n. general assembly. more than 30 countries, including japan, cosponsored the draft. obama seeks to help bring in the treaty to help bring in a world without nuclear weapons. >> our action today can give people everywhere a world without nuclear weapons might actually be possible and that we're going do everything responsible in our capacity to be able to make that day a reality. >>> the resolution calls on countries to sign and ratify the ctbt as early as possible and refrain from conducting explosive nuclear tests. a provision to make the resolution legally binding was dropped due to opposition by china
the u.n. security council has adoptsded a u.s. led resolution calling for all member states to refrain from nuclear explosive tests. it was adopted at the general assembly 20 years ago, but as yet to take affect. 14 members voted in favor of it. for the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty or ctbt. egypt abstained. barack obama's administration submitted the draft before the opening of the u.n. general assembly. more than 30 countries, including japan, cosponsored the draft. obama seeks to...
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u.n. mission in the republic of south sudan, quote, gross violations of human rights and serious violations of humanitarian law have occurred on a massive scale. south sudanese women have long reported cases of sexual assault by armed force throughout the country, sometimes in sight of unmas bases. this past july between 80 to 100 armed soldiers broke into the tehran apartment compound which houses aid workers and international organization staff. and for several hours, they sexually assaulted women, beat residents, murdered one south sudanese journalist, and looted the facility. unms did not respond to the desperate calls for help from residents, even though their own personnel lived in the tehran compound and u.n. mission officials say the various components didn't respond to orders to mobilize within the organization. u.n. peace keepers were just minutes away but refused to intervene despite being asked. and having a robust legal mandate to do so. a contingent of south sudanese military
u.n. mission in the republic of south sudan, quote, gross violations of human rights and serious violations of humanitarian law have occurred on a massive scale. south sudanese women have long reported cases of sexual assault by armed force throughout the country, sometimes in sight of unmas bases. this past july between 80 to 100 armed soldiers broke into the tehran apartment compound which houses aid workers and international organization staff. and for several hours, they sexually assaulted...
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the u.n. security council has adoptsded a u.s. led resolution calling for all member states to refrain from nuclear explosive tests. it was adopted at the general assembly 20 years ago, but as yet to take affect. 14 members voted in favor of it. for the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty or ctbt. egypt abstained. barack obama's administration submitted the draft before the opening of the u.n. general assembly. more than 30 countries, including japan, cosponsored the draft. obama seeks to help bring in the treaty to help bring in a world without nuclear weapons. >> our action today can give people everywhere a world without nuclear weapons might actually be possible and that we're going do everything responsible in our capacity to be able to make that day a reality. >>> the resolution calls on countries to sign and ratify the ctbt as early as possible and refrain from conducting explosive nuclear tests. a provision to make the resolution legally binding was dropped due to opposition by china
the u.n. security council has adoptsded a u.s. led resolution calling for all member states to refrain from nuclear explosive tests. it was adopted at the general assembly 20 years ago, but as yet to take affect. 14 members voted in favor of it. for the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty or ctbt. egypt abstained. barack obama's administration submitted the draft before the opening of the u.n. general assembly. more than 30 countries, including japan, cosponsored the draft. obama seeks to...
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meanwhile the u.n. eight and the -- u.n. eight stays put and aleppo reppert -- and aleppo residents continue to suffer. >> that access must be unconditional, it must be rapid. particularly to the victims and civilians at large. >> with reports of ongoing fighting, including a air strike that killed dozens of syrian soldiers, the week long over with little to show for it. >> a quick change of pace. it is the small screen sensation, game of thrones has cemented itself as a tinseltown heavy rate -- tinseltown heavy weight. this show such a global phenomenon? differentaps not that from -- >> a roaring success, game of thrones is one of the biggest hits in tv history, perhaps because this epic tale has echoed throughout the world. chaos reigns over west ross. the several kingdoms are at war, vying for a seat on the iron throne. and while thousands of people are chased from their homes, longtime enemies make strategic alliances, the script could just as well apply to current day syria, and that is part of the appeal. >> we see man
meanwhile the u.n. eight and the -- u.n. eight stays put and aleppo reppert -- and aleppo residents continue to suffer. >> that access must be unconditional, it must be rapid. particularly to the victims and civilians at large. >> with reports of ongoing fighting, including a air strike that killed dozens of syrian soldiers, the week long over with little to show for it. >> a quick change of pace. it is the small screen sensation, game of thrones has cemented itself as a...
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u.n. officials say more than 3,200 migrants and refugees have died or gone missing in the m mediterranean this year while attempting to cross to europe. >>> japan's defense ministry says a u.s. carrier fighter jet crashed off okinawa southwestern japan on thursday afternoon. the ministry said u.s. forces later provided the crash location at the northern tip p okininawa island. the japan coast guard said u.s. forces contacteded its shore keepers at 4:00 p.m. and asked for its help. they dispatched vessels to the area. the pilot has been rescued by u.s. forces. >>> japan's prime minister has addressed the u.n. general assembly in new york. shinzo abe spoke at length on a topic that's a growing concern for the asia pacific region and the world. >> translator: north korea has now man tested itself before us as an open threat to peace. what can we do in response? the rezone debtt ra of the unitd nations is truly being tested. we should respond to this in a matter distinct from our response thus
u.n. officials say more than 3,200 migrants and refugees have died or gone missing in the m mediterranean this year while attempting to cross to europe. >>> japan's defense ministry says a u.s. carrier fighter jet crashed off okinawa southwestern japan on thursday afternoon. the ministry said u.s. forces later provided the crash location at the northern tip p okininawa island. the japan coast guard said u.s. forces contacteded its shore keepers at 4:00 p.m. and asked for its help. they...
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u.n. peace keepers were just minutes away but refused to intervene despite being asked. contingent of military rescued the victims from other rampaging troops. the investigation by the government is scheduled to be completed within days and just over the weekend ambassador samantha power has asked there to be an independent panel to look into what happened there. and there must be consequences for those who are found guilty. the rapidly deteriorating security that nato undertake emergency mission two weeks ago along with staff director. i have known since he first became vice president in the government of the republic of sudan in 2005. i met him only weeks after he assumed that office. i hoped my visit might convey to him the outrage over the murder, rape, sexual assault, attack on aid workers and the precarious situation that his government faces. south sudan is at a tipping point. united nations will likely take up a measure to impose an arms embargo if they do not see implementation to
u.n. peace keepers were just minutes away but refused to intervene despite being asked. contingent of military rescued the victims from other rampaging troops. the investigation by the government is scheduled to be completed within days and just over the weekend ambassador samantha power has asked there to be an independent panel to look into what happened there. and there must be consequences for those who are found guilty. the rapidly deteriorating security that nato undertake emergency...
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now in the u.n. speech president obama outlined many solutions to the problems of growth and inequality. he explained how the united states has focussed the reform and recovery efforts on helping the middle-class to gain better access to jobs, health care, training and retraining and housing. he argued that furthering these efforts with new investments in child care, infrastructure and basic research would keep this going. but the policy solutions that he put forth, and the ones that other countries are adopting are all small bore, specific and incremental. meanwhile, the populists promise dramatic solutions that are much more satisfying. after all, americans tell americans that their lives are hard and there is a simple reason for it, foreigners. they steal american jobs, burden america's welfare state, and make americans less safe. his solution is to get tough on them. it's not hard to understand the appeal of simplicity in a complex world. there is little drama in plans to expand early childhood e
now in the u.n. speech president obama outlined many solutions to the problems of growth and inequality. he explained how the united states has focussed the reform and recovery efforts on helping the middle-class to gain better access to jobs, health care, training and retraining and housing. he argued that furthering these efforts with new investments in child care, infrastructure and basic research would keep this going. but the policy solutions that he put forth, and the ones that other...
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the u.n. mission already there. however, we now need to see those words turned into action. but the secretaries general support from the government is obstructing deployment of the regional protection force for continuing to prevent the mandate, we are prepared to support an arms embargo in the security council. beyond the arms embargo was 10 prepared to oppose restrictions on individuals involved in public corruption as official corruption has a long history in south again and has played a direct role in further conflict in the country. mr. chairman, i would've liked to come before the senate committee today with better news. unfortunately we now face a difficult and uncertain path for south sudan. it is a frustrating and disheartening situation particularly for south sudanese. it is their putrid vapors weaker by the day. but then that our minds, we must continue to press south sudan's leaders to give peace a chance. thank you for inviting me to speak today and i look forward to answering you
the u.n. mission already there. however, we now need to see those words turned into action. but the secretaries general support from the government is obstructing deployment of the regional protection force for continuing to prevent the mandate, we are prepared to support an arms embargo in the security council. beyond the arms embargo was 10 prepared to oppose restrictions on individuals involved in public corruption as official corruption has a long history in south again and has played a...
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slowly but surely, the days when u.n. ambassadors reflexively con them israel, those days are coming to an end. ladies and gentlemen, today's automatic majority against israel at the u.n. reminds me of the story, the incredible story of hiro -- harris: prime minister of israel benjamin netanyahu never fails to capture attention when he speaks. he began with changes he sees for his country at the united nations, he talks about water resources and how israel can play such an important part in getting those to the rest of the world, and he says they are changing relationships with every nation, including those on the african con innocent, as he talked -- continent as he talked. he did polk a little bit of criticism, what about the joke called the human rights council? so he is also chiding some of those people in the room. we are going to continue to watch his remarks, but there's breaking news on the situation that happened in charlotte, north carolina, where a black man was killed by a black police officer there. the attor
slowly but surely, the days when u.n. ambassadors reflexively con them israel, those days are coming to an end. ladies and gentlemen, today's automatic majority against israel at the u.n. reminds me of the story, the incredible story of hiro -- harris: prime minister of israel benjamin netanyahu never fails to capture attention when he speaks. he began with changes he sees for his country at the united nations, he talks about water resources and how israel can play such an important part in...
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the u.n. because we are convinced that since the beginning of implementation of these arrangements, there will be favorable conditions as it as it -- has been said to resume the negotiations on the political settlement. and we will of course use this moment. thank you. thank you, very much. appreciate your underscoring that russia has already talked to president assad. we're going to hear a word, he will not take questions. but we do want, as you have heard tonight, the u.n. is a critical partner in all of this. we are grateful for their many efforts with respect to syria. and i would like to introduce the u.n. special envoy. >> thank you very much. it has been a long day. and good results. i will read a statement which is representing the position of the u.n. with your permission rather than talking off-the-cuff. the u.n. welcomes the understanding and announced today by survey lavrov and secretary of state john kerry. this understanding regards the cessation of hostilities in syria so that t
the u.n. because we are convinced that since the beginning of implementation of these arrangements, there will be favorable conditions as it as it -- has been said to resume the negotiations on the political settlement. and we will of course use this moment. thank you. thank you, very much. appreciate your underscoring that russia has already talked to president assad. we're going to hear a word, he will not take questions. but we do want, as you have heard tonight, the u.n. is a critical...
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we believe the u.n. remains the most important international audie for the promotion of global peace, security and prosperity and achieving a more stronger organization remains the priority for all of us in the way forward. role ined nations helping afghanistan transition into a democratic society is a clear example helping to create real change. assemblyto update the on the state of affairs in my country. the government of national unity in afghanistan has had 10 -- two years since establishment. i would like to present our view under the leadership of his excellency, the elected president of afghanistan. based ont, -- national consensus, political figures inside and outside of the government are sharing ideas for strengthening the political system and the government of national unity and for implementation of reform within the framework of national interest. has inheritedion , legacy of conflict oppression, and inequality. we believe democracy is the best solution as it provides the only foundation to
we believe the u.n. remains the most important international audie for the promotion of global peace, security and prosperity and achieving a more stronger organization remains the priority for all of us in the way forward. role ined nations helping afghanistan transition into a democratic society is a clear example helping to create real change. assemblyto update the on the state of affairs in my country. the government of national unity in afghanistan has had 10 -- two years since...
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the u.n. suspending all aid convoys in that country after that attack west of aleppo. we get more from nbc's bill neely inside syria. >> reporter: in a brutal war, a new low. an aid convoy attacked. the food for 78,000 people targeted. aid workers, then rescuers, killed. it was hit near aleppo, just 30 minutes after the ceasefire ended. this rescuer blaming regime helicopters. the u.n. says the convoy was clearly marked. >> if this attack was deliberate, it could well account -- it could well amount to a war crime. >> reporter: russia says it didn't do it, nor did syrian aircraft. it blames rebel fire. the u.s. blames russia or syria. >> we think it was an air strike. it wasn't us. so that leaves only two candidates. >> reporter: the president addressing an angry u.n. >> we're going to have to pursue the hard work of diplomacy that aims to stop the violence. >> reporter: all u.n. aid deliveries in syria have now been stopped, leaving the desperate like those in aleppo even more at the mercy of
the u.n. suspending all aid convoys in that country after that attack west of aleppo. we get more from nbc's bill neely inside syria. >> reporter: in a brutal war, a new low. an aid convoy attacked. the food for 78,000 people targeted. aid workers, then rescuers, killed. it was hit near aleppo, just 30 minutes after the ceasefire ended. this rescuer blaming regime helicopters. the u.n. says the convoy was clearly marked. >> if this attack was deliberate, it could well account -- it...
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the u.n. was ready, the syrian government was ready, but they convoy would be shot at. this attitude is actually -- lingers. many groups need to be influenced. this process has had a lot of someone couldre just slip away from the ismitments and look if it possible to fulfill those obligations. we have developed a significant and practical group of documents. we could not make these documents public because they contain rather sensitive and serious information. we do not want this information to come to the hands of those trying tobe undermine the invitation -- implementation of the measures. those documents are already entering enforce officially since the 12th of september. i'm very glad that john said a very important thing. is aimedhat the u.s. a very important -- statement. a lot of people supposed that is not verytates desirable to fight. the statement today by john is greatly welcomed by me. the end of the road. in a way, it is just the beginning of our new relations. we hope that those
the u.n. was ready, the syrian government was ready, but they convoy would be shot at. this attitude is actually -- lingers. many groups need to be influenced. this process has had a lot of someone couldre just slip away from the ismitments and look if it possible to fulfill those obligations. we have developed a significant and practical group of documents. we could not make these documents public because they contain rather sensitive and serious information. we do not want this information to...
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u.n. secretary general moon says the security council must act to prevent further escalation. also on the show, the u.s. prepares to mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. we'll talk to a key american general in the war on terror. david petraeus gives us his assessment of the changing nature of the threat facing the u.s. and a volkswagen engineer please guilty over the scandal. he promises to help them build their case against the german car giant. >> good to have you with us. at this hour the united nations security council is meeting to discuss what to do next about north korea's latest nuclear test. pyongyang detonated its largest one yet. north korea says the response came in response what it calls u.s. aggression. it plans to deploy a missile defense system in the south. >> confirmation from north korean state television. our nuclear weapons institute has carried out a nuclear explosion test to check the power of a newly produced warhead. >> the announcement came hours after south korea detected shaking patterns not normally associated with an earthquake. the seis
u.n. secretary general moon says the security council must act to prevent further escalation. also on the show, the u.s. prepares to mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. we'll talk to a key american general in the war on terror. david petraeus gives us his assessment of the changing nature of the threat facing the u.s. and a volkswagen engineer please guilty over the scandal. he promises to help them build their case against the german car giant. >> good to have you with us. at...
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the u.n. syrian envoy and notice the cold distance between them and russian foreign minister survey lavrov. -- sergelavrov. the u.n. secretary-general was unusually blunt, accusing the final speech to accuse the syrian government of the greatest war crimes of a very dirty war. secretary ban: it cannot get any worse. the bar of depravity sinks lower. many groups have killed many innocents, but none more so than the government of syria. james: the destruction of the aid convoy, the killing of aid workers, whoever was responsible, symbolizes a war in syria which looks for now looks unstoppable. james robbins, bbc news at the united nations in new york. katty: for more on what the attack means for syrians, i spoke with gail smith, the administrator for the u.s. agent the of international development . she joins me from the u.n.. gayle smith, are you sure this attack on the aid convoy? the russians are denying it. was clear thisit was at attack on the convoy, and a serious one. katty: they are sayi
the u.n. syrian envoy and notice the cold distance between them and russian foreign minister survey lavrov. -- sergelavrov. the u.n. secretary-general was unusually blunt, accusing the final speech to accuse the syrian government of the greatest war crimes of a very dirty war. secretary ban: it cannot get any worse. the bar of depravity sinks lower. many groups have killed many innocents, but none more so than the government of syria. james: the destruction of the aid convoy, the killing of aid...
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the u.n. responds by stopping all convoys carrying humanitarian supplies. and hollywood's favorite super couple is calling it quits. angelina jolie has filed for divorce from brad pitt. ♪ brent: it is good to have you with us. he will never speak this way to the world again. his final speech to the un's general assembly. u.s. president barack obama today urged world leaders to have compassion, calling on them to open their hearts to refugees desperate for homes. he also warned against the vices of forces like populism and nationalism. the gathering in new york was also a chance for obama to reflect on his eight years in office and to look forward. reporter: it was his swansong on the international stage. barack obama took the opportunity to define his legacy after eight years as president. >> from the depths of the greatest financial crisis of our time, we coordinated our response to avoid further catastrophe and return the global economy to growth. we have taken away terrorist safe havens, strengthened nonproliferation regimes, resolved the iranian nucle
the u.n. responds by stopping all convoys carrying humanitarian supplies. and hollywood's favorite super couple is calling it quits. angelina jolie has filed for divorce from brad pitt. ♪ brent: it is good to have you with us. he will never speak this way to the world again. his final speech to the un's general assembly. u.s. president barack obama today urged world leaders to have compassion, calling on them to open their hearts to refugees desperate for homes. he also warned against the...
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i remember these days or the apex of the u.n. and the u.n. is basically, craig, a third world institution. even though the big powers run things. britain, france, russia, this is where the chads of the world shine. and this president, one of their good legacies is going to be he improved the relationship with cuba, with myanmar, laos, the iran deal. i think he's going to basically say, i've made the world better and i think history is going to judge his foreign policy on a more positive note as we mo ve on. >> president obama, again, first address, this assembly back in 2009. here's just a snippet of what he had to say then. take a listen. >> i am well aware of the expectations that accompany my presidency around the world. now, these expectations are not about me. rather, they are rooted, i believe, in a discontent with a status quo that has allowed us to be increasingly defined by our differences. and outpaced by our problems. but they are also rooted in hope. the hope that real change is possible, and the hope that america will be a leader
i remember these days or the apex of the u.n. and the u.n. is basically, craig, a third world institution. even though the big powers run things. britain, france, russia, this is where the chads of the world shine. and this president, one of their good legacies is going to be he improved the relationship with cuba, with myanmar, laos, the iran deal. i think he's going to basically say, i've made the world better and i think history is going to judge his foreign policy on a more positive note as...
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a spokesperson for the u.n. said on tuesday that all u.n. aid convoys in syria have been suspended due to the security situation. the syrian red crescent society, which was working with the u.n., also suspended its convoys. >>> shifting gears now, we turn to business headlines. japanese government officials have just released the latest trade data. i'm joined from the business desk. good morning he. >> we're seeing a deficit from last month. the trade balance fell into the red for the first time in three months. officials say the deficit came in about $184 million for last month. exports were down 9.6%. a persistently strong yen has been hurting japanese exporters and the value of imports shrank 17.3% in yen terms from a year earlier. lower prices for crude oil and natural gas helped to shrink the total value of imports. so let's see what's happening with markets. as for wall street, u.s. stocks ended nearly flat overnight. that's ahead of key policy decisions by the bank of japan, as well as the federal reserve. later today the dow jones in
a spokesperson for the u.n. said on tuesday that all u.n. aid convoys in syria have been suspended due to the security situation. the syrian red crescent society, which was working with the u.n., also suspended its convoys. >>> shifting gears now, we turn to business headlines. japanese government officials have just released the latest trade data. i'm joined from the business desk. good morning he. >> we're seeing a deficit from last month. the trade balance fell into the red...
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in the meantime, the u.n. security panel has given another month to finish the inquiry into the use of chemical weapons in syria. they are pushing for sanctions, but there was stiff resistance from russia, one of the five members that have a meter. it has been in place central or two. britain, china, france, russia have permanent seats on this counsel. they are joined on the council by a rotating cast of 10 nations, the nonpermanent members. each of those are elected for two years at a time. germany is trying to return to the council in 2019. it has high hopes that one day the u.n. will over how statutes that could open the way for -- will overhaul statutes for four new people, germany, japan and brazil, and the lobbying has already gone. reporter: in new york, showy receptions usually have an agenda, especially if the guests are you and and -- are u.n. ambassadors. the german foreign minister wants a seat on the council for 2019 and 2020. >> this is not about going through the motions. we want to highlight ge
in the meantime, the u.n. security panel has given another month to finish the inquiry into the use of chemical weapons in syria. they are pushing for sanctions, but there was stiff resistance from russia, one of the five members that have a meter. it has been in place central or two. britain, china, france, russia have permanent seats on this counsel. they are joined on the council by a rotating cast of 10 nations, the nonpermanent members. each of those are elected for two years at a time....
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the u.n. is a critical partner in all of this. we are grateful for their many efforts with respect to syria. i would like to introduce the u.n. special envoy. >> thank you very much. it has been a long day. good results. i will read a statement which is representing the position of the u.n. with the mission rather than talking off-the-cuff. the u.n. welcomes the understanding of today by the russian prime minister and secretary of state john kerry. this understanding regards the cessation of hostilities in syria so that the departed can return to talks, resume military acts andumanitarian the cessation of hostilities against the we welcome the fact that the russian federation and the united states of america are prepared to work together to defeat daesh. the united nation's hopes and believes that the political will that led to this understanding is sustained. it creates a window of which all relevant actors in the region and beyond should face to put the crisis on a different path and reduce
the u.n. is a critical partner in all of this. we are grateful for their many efforts with respect to syria. i would like to introduce the u.n. special envoy. >> thank you very much. it has been a long day. good results. i will read a statement which is representing the position of the u.n. with the mission rather than talking off-the-cuff. the u.n. welcomes the understanding of today by the russian prime minister and secretary of state john kerry. this understanding regards the cessation...
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. >>> dozens of countries at the u.n. conference on disarmament have denounced north korea because of its latest nuclear test which took place last week. delegates delivered statements condemning pyongyang. >> this nuclear test is totally unacceptable for the international community including japan. >> we will not accept north korea as a nuclear state. nor will we accept north korea's possession of nuclear weapons. >> the american envoy said the u.s. will respond resolutely to pyongyang's defiance of international commitments and obligations. north korea's delegate fired the back. >> the u.s. is the very one which can tell the authority to develop nuclear warheads and have constantly proved every day for the past decades have been an engine to reach this point. >> he said north korea will continue to increase the quality and quantity of its nuclear arsenal to act as a deterrent. north korea's nuclear activities are expected to be a key topic at the u.n. general assembly which convened on tuesday. the north is celebrating
. >>> dozens of countries at the u.n. conference on disarmament have denounced north korea because of its latest nuclear test which took place last week. delegates delivered statements condemning pyongyang. >> this nuclear test is totally unacceptable for the international community including japan. >> we will not accept north korea as a nuclear state. nor will we accept north korea's possession of nuclear weapons. >> the american envoy said the u.s. will respond...
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u.n. general assembly. alexander has more. reporter: this is what remains of the aid convoy that was attacked by warplanes on monday near the city of aleppo. trucks containing supplies for 78,000 people were destroyed. to trucks were en route deliver humanitarian assistance to the hard-to-reach town. the red cross says some 20 civilians were killed. a rescuer describes a corrugated attack. >> rockets fell into the center of the red crescent. four consecutive rockets in the same spot. after this, i headed toward the place with the rescue teams. it was obvious they were marchers and winded there. at the same moment, helicopters dropped to barrel bombs and left. then came a warplane that targeted the area. reporter: the attack occurred hours after the syrian army declared a u.s. brokered truce over. the white house is holding russia responsible. >> all of our information indicates clearly that this was an airstrike. that means there only could've been two entities responsible, either the syri
u.n. general assembly. alexander has more. reporter: this is what remains of the aid convoy that was attacked by warplanes on monday near the city of aleppo. trucks containing supplies for 78,000 people were destroyed. to trucks were en route deliver humanitarian assistance to the hard-to-reach town. the red cross says some 20 civilians were killed. a rescuer describes a corrugated attack. >> rockets fell into the center of the red crescent. four consecutive rockets in the same spot....
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and at the u.n. meetings this time, china has made it clear that we will provide $300 million of u.s. dollars material assistance to relevant countries and national organizations and also for underdeveloped and the least developed countries china will continue to provide assistance on all fronts. china is a developing country with 1.3 billion population. we need to run our own affairs well and at the same time we need to undertake our due international responsibility. by the end of 2015, china had provided a total of over 400 billion yen to 166 countries in the international and regional organizations and provided training to over 12 million talents in various sectors. going forward, china will strengthen cooperation with other developing countries and do whatever is possible to help african countries. china will only increase its support and assistance to other countries as our economy grows. china will increase its annual contributions to u.n. development agencies by $100 million u.s. dollars by 20
and at the u.n. meetings this time, china has made it clear that we will provide $300 million of u.s. dollars material assistance to relevant countries and national organizations and also for underdeveloped and the least developed countries china will continue to provide assistance on all fronts. china is a developing country with 1.3 billion population. we need to run our own affairs well and at the same time we need to undertake our due international responsibility. by the end of 2015, china...
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the u.n. new york streets will be packed with motor indicateds of people who think they are important and a lost call girls will be busy. saw that fair? is that fair? >> i think it is. >> look, the u.n. has al-qaeda committee. they have all the mechanism to put on sanctions, to investigate this. they have been taking actions. why don't they have it for full ly when jihadism is flourishing? >> president obama will take credit for successes in pushing back isis on the battlefields and they have been pushed become but the problem is isis and other jihadist groups and other groups that are associated with radical islam that have not gone the full giant jihad are doing well. we have not been able to contain it. can you not fight back against radical islam cultural war, warfare through refugees and the rape jihad in munich on new year's eve or the stabbing in israel. that does not work if you depend on fighting al-qaeda and isis and using drops. we have not gone to how to fight against radical islam
the u.n. new york streets will be packed with motor indicateds of people who think they are important and a lost call girls will be busy. saw that fair? is that fair? >> i think it is. >> look, the u.n. has al-qaeda committee. they have all the mechanism to put on sanctions, to investigate this. they have been taking actions. why don't they have it for full ly when jihadism is flourishing? >> president obama will take credit for successes in pushing back isis on the...
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a u.n. humanitarian convoy was hit. syrian planes were blamed for the bombing. u.n. secretary council met on wednesday. the u.s. special envoy for syria addressed the council. he talked about the cease fire. >> i hope that if peace is to be made, if they are to be saving the old country, there is a need for a transition, and it will require general readiness to negotiate and compromise. >> reporter: additional forces are responsible. >> translator: the government forces are withdrawing in accordance with the agreement, but only to see that the position forces started shelling. u.s. secretary of state john kerry responded angrily. he says that we are reached now lows. >> this attack has dealt a very heavy blow to our efforts to maintain peace in syria. >> reporter: the u.n. secretary of defense has divided the roles. >>> now or to business news, investors in japan are playing a bit of catchup, markets were closed on thursday due to a national holiday. we have more from our business desk. what are investors taking in? >> it was a big day in terms of monetary policy ann
a u.n. humanitarian convoy was hit. syrian planes were blamed for the bombing. u.n. secretary council met on wednesday. the u.s. special envoy for syria addressed the council. he talked about the cease fire. >> i hope that if peace is to be made, if they are to be saving the old country, there is a need for a transition, and it will require general readiness to negotiate and compromise. >> reporter: additional forces are responsible. >> translator: the government forces are...
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what do you hear from the u.n.? >> jr. good. >> what are you doing with the u.n.? >> probably we can meet with president rouhani of iran tonight. >> you want to meet with the president rouhani. >> yes. >> number one state of terrorism is iran. >> that is a lie. >> let me talk to rowhani. tell rouhani i want to interview him. >> real people who are underground and fighting terrorism -- >> the iranians have been killing americans during the iraq war, fighting proxy wars against israel. they've also repeatedly said they're -- they've called for the destruction of israel repeatedly. >> israelis are saying the same thing -- >> that's not true. when did prime minister netanyahu call for the destruction . >> you know, the room for destruction of any country he said it repeatedly. they burned american flags and chant death to america. chant death to america. >> i'm talking about the president, with was a man of wisdom, of peace and rationality. he is meeting some leader. >> there is a resolution, the united nations. >> you know, two months ago, about our muslim community.
what do you hear from the u.n.? >> jr. good. >> what are you doing with the u.n.? >> probably we can meet with president rouhani of iran tonight. >> you want to meet with the president rouhani. >> yes. >> number one state of terrorism is iran. >> that is a lie. >> let me talk to rowhani. tell rouhani i want to interview him. >> real people who are underground and fighting terrorism -- >> the iranians have been killing americans during...
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today at the u.n., president obama sounded downright impatient. >> when north korea tests a bomb, that endangers all of us. any country that breaks this basic bargain must face consequences. >> reporter: meeting on the sidelines of the general assembly, president obama and chinese premier agreed to boost cooperation in dealing with north korea. china has also been criticized north being tough enough with its north korean ally. that might be changing. the "wall street journal" is reporting beijing could be cracking down on a major chinese firm across the border with north korea facilitating pyongya pyongyang's nuclear weapon development. this under the pressure from the obama administration which feels like time is running out. >> pressure doesn't feel like a enough. criticism, the pressure wasn't brought up through the chinese fast enough. >> reporter: also at the u.n., president obama branded north korea a country that is an economic wasteland. it is an increasingly dangerous one as well. bret? >> greg, thank you. >>> an incredible show of power from mother nature. in costa rica. temp
today at the u.n., president obama sounded downright impatient. >> when north korea tests a bomb, that endangers all of us. any country that breaks this basic bargain must face consequences. >> reporter: meeting on the sidelines of the general assembly, president obama and chinese premier agreed to boost cooperation in dealing with north korea. china has also been criticized north being tough enough with its north korean ally. that might be changing. the "wall street...
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world leaders a u.n. this morning. the u.n. says security at the complex is constantly being assessed. >>> looking at today's weather, hot and dry for most of the west but some showers in the northwest. there will be strong storms in the midwest. high humidity along the gulf coast. and those storms in the southeast all the result of remnants of tropical storm julia. but in tampa, 88 degrees. >>> and now, let's get more details on this morning's top story. days, authorities say a device has exploded in new jersey. >> abc producer joshua hoyas is there on the scene in new jersey. the fbi field office for that area in newark just released a series of tweets and updates. what are we hearing? >> that's right. at this point, what we're hearing from the fbi in newark is that the area has been rendered safe and secure. there was a big question for a long period of time about the number of devices that was still around. one device did -- was detonated by officers. on the other four. the area is secure. >> and joshua, what is it like at
world leaders a u.n. this morning. the u.n. says security at the complex is constantly being assessed. >>> looking at today's weather, hot and dry for most of the west but some showers in the northwest. there will be strong storms in the midwest. high humidity along the gulf coast. and those storms in the southeast all the result of remnants of tropical storm julia. but in tampa, 88 degrees. >>> and now, let's get more details on this morning's top story. days, authorities say...
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the u.n. is furious. its aid chief has said if it turns out the convoy was deliberately targeted, that could amount to a war crime. meanwhile, the united states is still staying that it is open with russian cooperation to resurrecting the cease-fire. >>> the war in syria and the refugee crisis it spawned took center stage at united nations general assembly in new york. president obama addressed the world's leaders for his final time in office. he ticked off the successes of >> there is a military component to that. it means being united and relentless in destroying networks like isil which show no respect for human life. but it also means that in a place like syria where there is no ultimate military victory to be won, we are going to have to pursue the hard work of diplomacy that that samz to stop the violence a those in need and support those who pursue a political settlement and can see those who are not like themselves as worthy of dignity and respect. across the region's conflicts, we have to insist
the u.n. is furious. its aid chief has said if it turns out the convoy was deliberately targeted, that could amount to a war crime. meanwhile, the united states is still staying that it is open with russian cooperation to resurrecting the cease-fire. >>> the war in syria and the refugee crisis it spawned took center stage at united nations general assembly in new york. president obama addressed the world's leaders for his final time in office. he ticked off the successes of >>...
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the u.n. has held emergency talks on syria. can the truce be salvaged? we will go to washington, moscow, and right here in berlin in search of answers. clashes after a black man is shot and killed by police in charlotte, north carolina. it is the latest in a long list of incidents involving african-american men killed a police officers. the u.s. federal reserve leaves interest rates on hold for now. we will be talking with our new york financial correspondent about why no move is a good move. brent: i am brent goff. it is good to have you with us. the blame game over syria is escalating. russia is denied accusations it was behind a deadly airstrike on a convoy delivering aid to syria. in fact, moscow's as a u.s. predator drone was flying over the area when the trucks were hit. this comes as the un security council is holding a crisis meeting on syria's civil war. u.s. secretary of state john kerry has called for grounding all planes in key areas, no-fly zones, in a bid to save what is left of
the u.n. has held emergency talks on syria. can the truce be salvaged? we will go to washington, moscow, and right here in berlin in search of answers. clashes after a black man is shot and killed by police in charlotte, north carolina. it is the latest in a long list of incidents involving african-american men killed a police officers. the u.s. federal reserve leaves interest rates on hold for now. we will be talking with our new york financial correspondent about why no move is a good move....
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gathered for the u.n. general assembly. they are both sitting down separately with the egyptian president and clinton meets with the president of ukraine and japanese prime minister. >>> there's a lawsuit over an exploding smartphone. the florida man claiming he suffered second degree burns when the samsung gal aexy note 7 ignited in his pocket. it's believed to be the first such lawsuit in the country. the man says hours after the accident, he received an e-mail from samsung warning of the problem. th r week. >>> in the wake of the samsung problem, owners of the new iphone 7 can be forgiven. if we get a little nervous when the devices begin hissing. it begins when there's a heavy workload for the phones like games. >> doesn't happen with all iphone 7 or 7 plus, but the lines outside apple stores for its release weren't as long as in the past. most of the new devices were sold out through preorders, though, and -- >> it's not. >> no? >> when it does, it's just destain people have when they get close to me. >> so we don't ha
gathered for the u.n. general assembly. they are both sitting down separately with the egyptian president and clinton meets with the president of ukraine and japanese prime minister. >>> there's a lawsuit over an exploding smartphone. the florida man claiming he suffered second degree burns when the samsung gal aexy note 7 ignited in his pocket. it's believed to be the first such lawsuit in the country. the man says hours after the accident, he received an e-mail from samsung warning...
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i it has been five years since the u.n. admitted the recent member the republic of south sudan which brings me to the following question, which of the countries has bneen a member state for less than two decades -- china, cuba, somalia or switzerland? stay tuned and we will tell you the correct answer. >>> this week's book of the week is jonathan temlepleman's "the fix" how nations survive and thrive in a world of decline. this is a refreshing read. anybody looking for good news, and genuine and smart and factually grounded good news in today's world should read this vividly written work. it is a collection of case studies highlight iing the smartest and most effective strategies that the nations are pursuing to tackle the problems that you read about, stagnation, immigration, radicalization and think of it as the best practices of governments today. now for the last look -- death, destruction, suffering. these are the images of syria that the world should have been focused on this week. inste instead, we were distracted by
i it has been five years since the u.n. admitted the recent member the republic of south sudan which brings me to the following question, which of the countries has bneen a member state for less than two decades -- china, cuba, somalia or switzerland? stay tuned and we will tell you the correct answer. >>> this week's book of the week is jonathan temlepleman's "the fix" how nations survive and thrive in a world of decline. this is a refreshing read. anybody looking for good...
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. >>> and the u.n. assembly is taking place this week. every year it's a nightmare for security forces and this just adds to it. we are joined now from the city right now, and, maggie, i guess security is a major concern right now. >> reporter: hey, guys, yeah. as you said, you know, every year for the u.n. general assembly, it's always a mess here. it's a gridlock. this year, it will be even worse. we're expecting several high ranking word leaders to descend on the city for the assembly. both the secret service and police are very concerned, very worried, although the governor did come out today saying there's no specific threat against new york city. they are taking precaution. a thousand international guard deployed throughout the city, specifically on subways and busses ensuring people are safe. again, no specific threat against the city. just precaution. we hear this happening, is is this connected to new jersey and it sounds like they are looking into the possibility. what do we know so far on that front? >> officials are cautious t
. >>> and the u.n. assembly is taking place this week. every year it's a nightmare for security forces and this just adds to it. we are joined now from the city right now, and, maggie, i guess security is a major concern right now. >> reporter: hey, guys, yeah. as you said, you know, every year for the u.n. general assembly, it's always a mess here. it's a gridlock. this year, it will be even worse. we're expecting several high ranking word leaders to descend on the city for the...
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the u.n.? if it is the latter, then it goes without saying that we form of the security council is a matter of urgency. >> nhk world's senior commentator is following the general assembly in new york. here is his analysis of prime minister abe's speech. >> reporter: it was prime minister abe's fourth speech at the united nations, but it was his most powerful and urgent yet. abe avoided diplomatic pleasantries. he called the most recent nuclear tests and missile launches an open threat to peace. abe said the threat had reached a new dimension. he added the very reason for the united nations is now being tested and its effectiveness challenged. abe declared before the world's dignitaries japan's resolve. he devoted about half his speech to north korea. this year marks 60 since japan became a member of the world's largest body. prime minister abe said he intended to talk about the past 60 years, but north korea's threat changed the equation. mr. abe ended his speech with japan's longstanding bid t
the u.n.? if it is the latter, then it goes without saying that we form of the security council is a matter of urgency. >> nhk world's senior commentator is following the general assembly in new york. here is his analysis of prime minister abe's speech. >> reporter: it was prime minister abe's fourth speech at the united nations, but it was his most powerful and urgent yet. abe avoided diplomatic pleasantries. he called the most recent nuclear tests and missile launches an open...
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and you are right, it's the u.n. assembly one day, the president is coming another day, different conferences. there's always something going on in new york or it's just new york. right? 9/11, there was nothing else going on at that time except it was new york. and they wanted to make a statement. and they wanted to make that statement in new york. so that is the task. now, we have responded and we have learned a lot. and now security protocols have changed dramatically. and we have a coordinated effort between the federal government, atf, department of justice, nypd, new york state police, homeland security. i believe we have the best police agencies and the best security force on the globe in new york. precisely for that reason, alex, we know we are a potential target. and that means constant state of readiness. but you do what you have to do to be ready. and we have. last night as an example of it, the first responders did a magnificent job. they were there. they were coordinated. but it is in many ways the realit
and you are right, it's the u.n. assembly one day, the president is coming another day, different conferences. there's always something going on in new york or it's just new york. right? 9/11, there was nothing else going on at that time except it was new york. and they wanted to make a statement. and they wanted to make that statement in new york. so that is the task. now, we have responded and we have learned a lot. and now security protocols have changed dramatically. and we have a...