>>> signs of progress over syria's chemical weapons. the white house signals it may back a u.n. resolution without the threat of force. >> we are expecting to hear anytime now from the top u.s. and russian diplomats holding talks in switzerland. hello. also ahead, a cease-fire between rebels and the philippines military collapsed only hours after it came into force. >>> we're in south sudan where u.n. piecekeepers are tries to stop members of a tribe from being killed. >>> shark soup is taken off the menu at official events. >>> five days after russia proposed a plan to bring syria's chemical weapons under international control there are signs of diplomatic progress. the white house has said it's open to a u.n. resolution that isn't backed by force. the threat of military action was one of russia's main objections. russia is syria's main ally at the u.n., but the u.s. could still take action without u.n. approval. the report by chemical weapons inspectors into the attack in august could be submitted on monday. the u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon said it would overwhelmingly

speech before the u.n. on day three of the assembly. the president said no nation should possess nuclear weapons. he also called on israel to admit it has a nuclear bomb. the report. >> the first world leader to take to the podium at a u.n. nuclear disarmament conference in new york this thursday, hassan ronny -- rouhani put the spotlight on israel. >> almost four decades of international effort to establish a nuclear weapons free zone in the middle east has regrettably failed. urgent practical steps toward the establishment of such a zone are necessary. israel, the only non-party to the nonproliferation treaty in this region, should join without further delay. >> israel, the main culprit, rouhani claims. he said a deal on his country's controversy it was possible within months. >> the only way is to introduce a timeline. the shorter it is, the more beneficial for everyone. if it is six months, that is still good. it is a question of months, not years. >> he assured the general assembly that iran's nuclear ambitions are peaceful. the obama administration praises the positive rhet

challenging the u.n. to acknowledge the human rights violations of syria. >> we cannot agree even on this, then it will show that the united nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws. >> the president trying to talk tough today. did he succeed? charles krauthammer and i will analyze. >>> my point is that he should not be playing golf with men and women in uniform are still getting killed in afghanistan. >> i know the pressures of the job, and to be able to get outside and play golf with some of your pals is important for the president. >> former president bush disagreeing with monica crowley and sticking up for barack obama. monica will be here to respond. >>> also tonight, is america a mean country? and controversy over may brand-new book, "killing jesus." you are about to enter the no-spin zone. "the factor" begins right now. >>> hi, i'm bill o'reilly. thanks for watching us tonight. president obama, the tough guy. that is the subject of this evening's talking points memo. speaking at the united nations today, the president was very clear that he bel

into a war posture without talking to congress, without bringing in the u.n., without exhausting -- >> he did that when he set the r red line. and he set the red line -- >> months ago. >> because he waited, we now have a new opening. do you disagree that the president, by putting those warships out there and waiting, don't you agree that he created an opening now for peace? you're saying that the president has done nothing right this whole crisis? >> if we believe putin and assad are legitimate actors in the diplomatic stage. that's who we got. i'm perfectly willing to let this play out. i want us to not strike syria, because i think streaking syria, at this point in time, will create a real problem for us militarily with russia, with potentially others in the region. we are taking, and i think joe will agree with me on this one. the whole syria conflict at this point, has taken our eye off the ball. and the ball is iran. syria is a puppet state of iran. >> that's right. iran's watching. >> it's the biggest body blow we could land to iran. he's their only ally in the arab world.

next on aljazeera. >> vladamir putin argues for u.n. security council control as secretary of state john kerry begins high level talks with his russian counter park. is putin pushing the decision on syria to the united nations? has the u.n. lost its credible on the world stage. >> a dramatic increase in the use of swat teams made the people lease are supposed to protect less safe? >> fewer than one ofify models was a person of color. has diverse city gone out of style in the fashion industry? we'll ask a super not he will straight head. we begin with syria. russian president vladamir putin is at the center of the syria storm. he's won a big battle by forcing the debate back to the security council where russia's veto gives it a voice in any internationally response. the paralysis on the civil syrian civil war raises questions. >> russia and china have flexed their veto power, raising questions whether the deep divides between word powers an the security council render the united states powerless. u.n. secretary admitted the failures. >> a collective failure, over the past two and a

the regime carried out this attack. >> president obama challenging the u.n. to acknowledge the f syria. >> we cannot agree even on this, then it will show that the united nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws. >> the president trying to talk tough today. did he succeed? charles krauthammer and i will analyze. >>> my point is that he should not be playing golf with men and women in uniform are still getting killed in afghanistan. >> i know the pressures of the job, and to be able to get outside and play golf with some of your pals is important for the president. >> former president bush disagreeing with monica crowley and sticking up for barack obama. monica will be here to respond. >>> also tonight, is america a mean country? and controversy over may brand-new book, "killing jesus." you are about to enter the no-spin zone. "the factor" begins right now. >>> hi, i'm bill o'reilly. thanks for watching us tonight. president obama, the tough guy. that is the subject of this evening's talking points memo. speaking at the united nations today, the presi

suspend work in syria's chemical design amend it does not support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. polls close in just under an hour's time when germany's parliamentary elections i mean reports of voter turnout has been higher than expected. rampaging mobs scream for just as in greece where the killing of a prominent undefined sparked uproar well thousands marched in a national strike against and necessary see. the latest news on the week's top stories you're watching the weekly here on ars he with me thanks for joining us. western states are eager to again the loopholes for unilateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict that's the impression the russian foreign minister says his gains after several weeks of a diplomatic monson to avoid possible strikes against the waterholes states. cities . two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria then it looks like things are going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of alley lost city especia

to suspend work on c. whereas chemical dissolve and if russia does not support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. voting is in full swing in germany's parliamentary election against a groundswell of anger over government and american spying on the country's a staunch supporter for its heavily indebted to european neighbors. rampaging mobs scream for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent county function has sparked an uproar while thousands marched in a national strike against and listen spirity. this is the whoopie on r c hello and welcome to the program. western states are eager to gain a loophole for you know actual action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict that's the impression the russian foreign minister has gained after several weeks of a diplomatic marfan to avoid possible strikes against the water state. joins me now live from central moscow hi there reno so we're hearing some harsh words from the russian foreign minister so what's behind this disappointment well of course you have to underst

longer debate and a vote, saying it was wrong not to have one when there is no u.n. mandate or military action against the syrian regime. >> if there is no u.n. mandate, france's president cannot take such a major decision without the parliament voting. france's president has made for himself and institutional trap that is being made worse by the vote in britain's parliament and the u.s. congress. without european allies, can france seriously throw itself blindly to this kind of intervention? we think not. >> here on set with me is our french politics editor. hello. earlier, when christian jacob was addressing the national assembly, you could sense it was pretty tense over there. he said, calling for a vote, if there were a vote is party would vote no unless there is a u.n. mandate. >> yes. that is interesting, because there was a big discussion within the conservative opposition party. some people said, here in france, the fifth republic, the president decides whether to wage war or not and the parliament can be consulted but should not express itself through a vote. others have been t

stranded. six people are dead, and the death toll is expected to rise. >> a report from u.n. weapons inspectors set to be released this morning is expected to confirm the use of chemical weapons in syria. now, this as the u.s. russia deal calls on syria to provide full details of its chemical stockpile in just one week. >> the raising of the costa concordia is finally underway. the cruise ship went down off the coast of italy, killing 32 people. crews are trying to get the wreckage back upright. >> it's part of what's called america's suicide belt. what's being done to help people living in remote areas of montana get access to desperately needed mental health care. >> we begin this morning in colorado, where massive flooding has displaced more than 11,000 people. now, nearly 1200 residents are still unaccounted for. rains stalled rescue efforts on sunday, as helicopters were grounded, and other missions dealt with mud slides and flash floods. president obama ordered federal disaster aid for tin counties, including boulder, el paso and larmier. many communities of underwater. the flo

with two of them still at large. a u.n. report says there's no doubt that chemical weapons were used in syria adding that warheads for the siren loaded rockets could have been improvised devices this is russia's foreign minister says the syrian opposition should be made to sit down for peace talks with the government. and under fire r.t. continues its series of reports from the heart of the syrian war this time our correspondent joins syrian troops dodging sniper fire in a damascus suburb. a welcome you're watching r.t. this evening with me and. now twelve people are confirmed dead after a shooting at a navy yard in washington d.c. let's get the latest now from our to. the sea sam we understand the area wristed in lockdown but also two of the gunmen we believe still at large. right well things are quieted down here actually we just saw this stream of people here we suspect is the people who are still inside the buildings told to shelter in place they're now being released but things are quiet and down the next police briefing will be in about an hour and it's not going to be at this

last ditch effort for diplomacy will it work former u.s. ambassador to the u.n. bill richardson joins us next on politicking with larry king. i. heard this in a politicking with larry king having news about syria and the united states this week and joining me from santa fe new mexico is the former united states ambassador to the u.n. an old friend bill richardson he's also the former governor of new mexico and a former congressman and a former energy secretary under bill clinton he's held so many government post thank you for joining me governor we really appreciate this thank you larry it's great that you're back and by the way i can't keep a job that's why i have all those jobs. and i let's get right at it and i would do you assess the president's speech. it was a good strong speech he focused on the need to have the military option on the table he focused on the diplomatic solution he was strong his comments were heartfelt and he basically took a gamble with seeing what the russians and the syrians have to offer. i think you want to try a diplomatic solution and at the same time po

of the briefing room at u.n. headquarters. ban ki-moon having a telephone conversation, i'm told, within the last half hour with the leader of the chemical weapons team that was in syria. they are, of course, investigating the attack on august 21st that occurred allegedly in the damascus suburb. this all comes at secretary of state john kerry this morning told fox news that there is concrete evidence that it was sarin gas that was used in that horrible strike. good morning, everyone. welcome to america's news headquarters. i'm eric shawn. >> hi, everyone. i'm jamie colby. interesting to note the u.n. and their mandate to go check out what happened with the inspectors was to find out whether chemical weapons were used, not who used them. i know you'll talk about this with ambassador bolton. there's new reaction now in the u.s. and around the world to president obama's delaying his decision on a potential strike on syria. he's decided to ask congress to first authorize any military action. france saying it will wait for the u.s. decision on how to act. and israel's prime minister b

suspend work on syria's chemical disarmament if russia does not support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. is now finished in germany parliamentary election expecting the exit polls to come through any moment now so stay with us for the early results and analysis. rampaging mobs scream for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent fascist. and a national strike against. austerity. in the back of the past seven days top stories and the latest developments this is the weekly. western states eager to gain a loophole for unilateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict well that's the impression the russian foreign minister says he has gained after several weeks of a diplomatic marathon to avoid possible strikes against the war torn state. has the details. two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria then it looks like things are going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of alley masi especially head of the un general assembly

tonight is expected to see rare unity of the u.n. security council as its members could vote on a syria resolution which has been allusive for over two years. a living child to bring the beautiful game to human rights groups sports fans of footballers call on feet to move the world cup after revelations of a rift conditions using daily causing daily deaths rather among laboring. under the anger among russian journalists is a photographer's remanded alongside the greenpeace arctic oil rig protesters for two months. on friday evening here in moscow one is kevin now in our top story then tonight there's been a much needed break through the u.n. security council as its permanent members agree on a draft resolution overseeing syria's chemical weapons design movement and as russia has long been insisting it doesn't contain any threat of outside military action in this and now is more of the deal which seemed to be impossible from the outset. this is a major break for her when you think about how less than a month ago it looked like russia and the u.s. would never agree and obama was ral

washington d.c. three gunmen believed to have carried out the attack with two of them still at large. u.n. report says there's no doubt that chemical weapons were used in syria adding that warheads for the siren loaded rockets could have been improvised devices this is russia's foreign minister says the syrian opposition should be made to sit down for peace talks with the government. and under fire r.t. continues its series of reports from the heart of the syrian war this time our correspondent joins syrian troops dodging sniper fire in a damascus suburb. and i welcome you watching r.t. this evening with me andrey farmer. natural top story seven people reported dead and twelve injured after a shooting at a navy yard in washington d.c. we can i see some sacks he's at the scene sam i understand the area is still in lockdown at the moment and say the gunman is still at large what more can you tell us. rather this is still very much an active investigation there is still on lockdown this is i'm sure it is the alongside me you see police cars coming going you still see helicopters up ahead so

the u.n. says it should be the only one to establish whether there has been a chemical attack in syria that's after the u.s. state john kerry claimed his intelligence agencies have new proof. this is the world holds its breath over a possible intervention in syria as president obama calls for military action but looks for approval from congress. meanwhile the russian president appeals to the american leader is a nobel peace prize winner warning him over the grave consequences of a campaign against syria. and also the rise in radiation of the fukushima nuclear plant eighteen times higher than previously thought which could prove lethal within hours. with a look back at the top stories from the past seven days and the latest developments this is the weekly. u.s. president wants to launch a military strike on syria but he wants to win a domestic political battle for that to happen barack obama is seeking congressional approval for the attack and congress will consider it on september the ninth washington wants to punish damascus for an alleged chemical attack but the evidence so far

as it plays out in international affairs. you can get your thoughts on the role of the u.n., especially in light of the president's speech today, in one of three lines this morning -- host: you can talk to us on one of our social media avenues as well. -- we have about 50 respondents on the facebook page. and you can also reach out to us @www.c-il j,ournal span.org. many of the stories reflecting specific issues on the president's beach. at the goal. look the president's diplomacy at the u.n. meeting you." host: to give us a little more context of the president's speech today, joining us on the phone is jeff mason who covers the white house for reuters. tell us a little bit -- you may have heard headline -- but as far as specifics, what is the president expected to say when he addresses the u.n. today? guest: the white house has not really leaked anything from the speech yet but he is very likely to go to the topics you just mentioned, very closely. obviously everyone is eager to hear what he has to day -- say , in terms of the threat of u.s. strikes and the diplomatic solu

chemical russia does not support a u.n. resolution. general election results projections show christian democrats could have enough votes for an absolute majority. of a. strike against. the top stories latest developments this is the weekly here. western states are eager to gain a loophole for unilateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict well that's the impression the russian foreign minister says he's going after several weeks of a diplomatic to avoid possible strikes against the state. has the details. two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria then it looks like things are going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of alamo city especially head of the un general assembly which is to take place in new york next week so the russian foreign minister in an interview to russia's channel one has used its own the points that he's made before but in a very different or rather harsh manner especially when talking about the way that the west is a

threatening to suspend work on syria's chemical disarmament if russia doesn't support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. with votes now counted in all of germany's polling stations on the merkel set to serve a third term as chancellor after her party secures a sweeping victory in germany's general election. angry protesters call for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent anti-fascist sparked a boar's thousands march in a national strike against analysts austerity. five m. in moscow good to have you with us here on r t our top story this hour russia's foreign minister things western states are looking for loopholes to lateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict the impression survey lavrov says he's gotten after several weeks of diplomatic work to avoid possible strikes against the war torn state. reports. two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria then it looks like things are going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of alamo cit

to suspend work on syria's chemical disarmament of russia doesn't support a u.n. resolution allowing the use of force. both now and in all of germany's polling stations on the merkel set to serve a third term as chancellor after her party spoils a sweeping victory germany's general election. protesters call for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent anti-fascist sparked up or as thousands march in a national strike against endless austerity. it's four am in moscow i am giving you today's top stories and a look back at the week's news russia's foreign minister thinks western states are looking for loopholes to unilateral action in syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian crisis that's the impression sergey lavrov says he's gotten after several weeks of diplomatic work to avoid possible strikes against the war torn state. reports two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria then it looks like things are going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of animosity especially

a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. angela merkel has declared germany's election. and mobs cream for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent anti-fascist sparked uproar as thousands march in a national strike against endless austerity. the top stories and latest developments. this be is the weekly here on rt. western states are eager to gain a loophole for unilateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict. well, that's the impression the russian foreign minister says he's gained after several weeks of a diplomatic effort to avoid strikes. >> two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria. then they seemed to ease up a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of animosity especially ahead of the u.n. general assembly meetings to take place next week. russia's channel 1 showed lavrov making some of president points he's made before but about the harsh manner in which the west is approaching the syrian crisis the >> our american partners are starting to

. chemical compliance u.n. security council inches closer to resolution on syria's toxic weapons the use of force has been a stumbling block. and greenpeace protesters refused to give statements to investigators as the russian court prepares to head their policy case thirty activists were arrested for storming an oil rig in the arctic. around the world and around the clock this is r.t. on kerry just. now thousands of people have thrown the streets of athens in protest against the far right golden dawn party police fired tear gas and stun grenades at outraged demonstrators who threw petrol bombs and stones at the party's headquarters what's the latest a wave of anger over the murder of an anti fascist rap musician stabbed to death by a man who admitted to being a member of golden dawn the polls show that since the killing of have lost his ass greece's third largest party has lost considerable public support this comes as no great surprise the level of racist violence has jumped significantly in crisis play greece has had a look here and on the map you can see the number of races attacks s

the u.n. next week nicolas maduro was also apparently refused permission to fly through american airspace to get to china but as well as foreign ministry said these incidents are were an act of aggression and a violation of international law for details we are now we have got sound from marina from new york. venezuelan president nicolas maduro flight plan to china was denied that's according to foreign minister elliott how large he said washington prohibited the plane from passing through u.s. airspace over quarter rico forcing the world leader to find an alternate path now while speaking to reporters about the incident foreign minister how i denounce the move as a quote act of aggression on the part of north american imperialism against the venezuelan government unquote president maduro was due to arrive in beijing this weekend for bilateral talks with the chinese government and venezuelan officials insist that mr majority will reach his destination despite the interference of foreign minister how argues that no country can deny air space to a plane carrying a president on an in

out the attack. part of a u.n. report says its inspectors are certain of chemical weapons use in syria this is russia's foreign minister says the syrian opposition should be made to sit down for peace talks with the government. and under fire continues its series of reports from the heart of the syrian war this time our correspondent joins syrian troops dodging sniper fire in the damascus. international news and comment twenty four hours a day you're with. four people have been confirmed dead and eight injured after a shooting at a navy yard in washington d.c. witnesses say a gunman was shooting from the fourth floor of people in a cafeteria reports claim two or three gunmen may have been involved in the attack that unconfirmed at the moment several civilians and police officers are among the victims approximately three thousand people who work at the building where the largest of the navy's command systems is situated but let's now get some reaction live from a political commentator john wright live from the u.k. john thanks very much for coming on to the program this is still a

threatening to suspend work on syria's chemical disarmament if russia does not support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. in america has declared germany's general election results as the leader of the social democratic party can scenes defeat. rampaging mobs scream for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent fascist uproar as thousands marched in a national strike against endless variety. of it back at the past seven days top stories and the latest developments this is the weekly here on. western states eager to gain a loophole for unilateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict well that's the impression the russian foreign minister says he's gained after several weeks of a diplomatic marathon to avoid possible strikes against the war torn state. has the details two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria. going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of alley masi especially head of the u.n. general assembly which is t

obama going ahead with out without the ok from the u.n. security council something russia and many of its partners including china and other countries are very much against this now hosts and president putin also of course addressed. the media and he pointed out that he thinks completely be opposite about who was behind this chemical weapons attack. but i mean you mentioned before that i view everything that happened with the so-called use of chemical weapons in syria was the publication by the rebels who count on help from abroad from those countries that originally supported them and that's the reason for this provocation i also want to remind you that the use of force against a sovereign state is acceptable only if it's done for self-defense and we know that syria hasn't attacked the u.s. and only if the u.n. security council approves such action as one of the participants of our discussions on the issue put it yesterday those who do otherwise put themselves above the law. to president putin just doesn't buy that the u.s. and its partners have some kind of evidence that we haven't

to suspend work on syria's chemical disarmament if russia doesn't support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. on them or the players of germany's election a super result as their main challenger the leader of the social democrat party concedes defeat. angry protesters call for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent anti fascist it sparked uproar as thousands marched in national strike against endless austerity. in moscow i'm at present bring you today's top stories and a look back at the week's news russia's foreign minister thinks western states are looking for loopholes to unilateral action against syria and don't care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict that's the impression sergey lavrov says he's gotten after several weeks of diplomatic work to avoid possible strikes against the war torn state. reports. two weeks ago it seemed like the united states are ready to essentially strike syria then it looks like things are going to ease up just a bit and now again russia seems to be facing some sort of alamo city especially head of t

forward a resolution at the u.n. security council requiring assad to give up his chemical weapons and to ultimately destroy them under international control. we will also give u.n. inspectors an opportunity to report what happened on august 21st. and we will continue to rally support from allies from europe to the americas, from asia to the middle east who agree on the need for action. >> joining me now is former u.s. ambassador to morocco, mark ginsburg, and msnbc's joy reid. let's listen to what secretary kerry had to say about this this morning. >> this cannot be a process of delay. this cannot be a process off voidance. it has to be real. has to be measurable, tangible and exceedingly difficult. i want everybody here to know, to fulfill those conditions. but, we're waiting for that proposal. but we are not waiting for long. president obama will take a hard look at it. but it has to be swift. it has to be real. it has to be verifiable. it cannot be a delaying tactic. >> ambassador ginsburg, i think you might have just heard howard dean say, he thinks that this process will be a lit

committed many crimes against humanity. >> caught on open mic, the u.n. secretary general, comments about syria, will confirm that chemical weapons will be used. >>> another day to solve their differences on syria but using military force to back up an agreement may now be off the table. >>> search and rescue, 80 people unaccounted for in colorado's flash flooding and the number of dead is climbing. the problem first responders are having right now. and the backlash over standardized tests, why a growing number of schools across the country are risking federal funds and opting out. >> the much-anticipated report on syria from the u.n. chemical weapons inspectors is now expected this weekend. u.n. secretary general said he believes there will be overwhelming evidence that syria used chemical weapons. and the secretary general also said syrian president bashar al-assad, quote, committed many crimes against humanity. but those candid comments by the secretary general were apparently not intended for public consumption. john, how big a surprise was this? >> john it was a pretty big deal for a

to international control. that u.n. meeting is an hour from now. syria's foreign minister today says his country has agreed to the plan, and also says syria will declare its huge chemical weapons -- never really admitted in public they have, though everyone knows they do, and syria will even sign the chemical weapons convention. in other words, promise never to use them and at the same time hand them over to international control. syria may have one of the biggest stockpiles the world. only one of three countries that have not signed the convention which states no one will use those chemical weapons. russia's president, vladimir putin, says his nation's plan would work only if the united states rejects the use of force outright. that's the change. before there were no conditions on the united states for this. certainly not that we would say, all options are not on the table. about that is now a condition, that we say, there will be no military strike. again, just about an hour from how to the u.n. security council holding an emergency meeting to discuss this. we see the president lea

internationally you know the u.n. and international entities they don't want to see military strikes they want to see diplomacy but when president obama tried diplomacy at the u.n. on the syrian issue the russians killed it the syrians weren't serious they tried u.n. envoy is and they couldn't get a political settlement but i am hopeful that there is something about the military strike that scared the russians and the syrians hopefully this means that they will engage in a political settlement that gets rid of the weapons in a timely fashion that also maybe leads talks towards a political settlement a cease fire hopefully assad giving up some power. there's a reason why they propose the russians and the syrians this compromise and i'm hopeful that it's going to lead to a diplomatic resolution and then eventually to a new leadership in syria but that's my hope and who knows what will happen why bill why have hasn't the american public bought this. well you know larry i'm here in new mexico the american public is they're very wary about the war in iraq and afghanistan you know they heard the argume

scientists are meeting this week to put the finishing touches to a u.n. report on climate change and the last report in 2007 established that the evidence of global warming was unequivocal and said it was very likely to be the result of human activity and we report. >> reporter: from the sun's rays to the polar ice caps, from the deepest oceans to the vast tropical forest, it's a dynamic system and measuring changes to it and understand what is driving them is important and challenging. which is why every six years the u.n. brings together hundreds of climate scientists. >> this is the most comprehensive international review of the the climate science and what the reports have done is provide increasing evidence about the scale of the changes that human activity such as burning fossil fuels are having on the world's climates. >> reporter: authors are a mass of scientific research relating to climate change and 850 experts have been working on its 14 chapters and the document comes in at more than 2000 pages and the last revision received more than 30,000 comments from contributors and as

part in the u.n. general assembly. in 2010, barack obama had endorsed india's long-held demand for a permanent seat on the u.n. security council, a reflection of the asian countries growing global reach and is a challenge to china. nt, the u.n. general assembly begins on the 20th of september. >> the expansion of the un security council, the permanent membership, continues to remain an important priority for india. the prime minister would the -- would be taking up this issue with key leaders, including at the u.n. general assembly. >> the indian prime minister would meet the u.s. president on the 27th of september in washington, and the pullout of troops from afghanistan could dominate the agenda. the prime minister is visiting the united states from thursday, september 26th to monday, september 30. the prime minister will meet president obama on september 27th at the white house in washington, d.c. i, which has invested billions of dollars in afghanistan since the taliban was ousted from power, fears that the taliban will come back to power when the united states withdraws its troo

u.n. resolution on syria. plus: >> i believe that the report will be an overwhelming, overwhelming report. that the chemical weapons was used. >> his statements were apparently off the record but the u.n. secretary general said he didn't know the cameras were still on. >>> and thousands forced from their homes. in colorado, water topping dams, the search for 80 missing people. and we begin with new signals from the white house about what to do with about chemical weapons in syria. secretary of state john kerry is staying a third night trying to come to agreement with russia over syria. but no longer, if syria does not comply. mike mccarra has more on the story. >> it will not be authorized by the united nations. from president obama on down has said it's only the credible use of force, has brought russia to put forth this proposal that has changed the course of events over the past week or so. john kerry yesterday at the outset of those talks with sergei lavrov says there should be consequences if syria doesn't follow through. president obama his only public appearance in the white

protest against drilling for oil in the arctic. the u.n. chemical weapons team resumes its probe in syria after criticism that its previous findings were one sided and inconclusive. and residents of a british colonial outpost in the atlantic say they're being ousted to make room for a u.s. military base the report. from moscow is kevin owen here at r.t. tonight just after nine pm here our top story thirty arrested greenpeace activists are in temporary custody after being questioned by russian authorities campaigners face charges for trying to storm an oil platform to protest against drilling in the arctic this is one area where some of those being held in russia's north western port city of mud amounts of chemical criminal case some suspicion of piracy has been opened by investigators but no one's been formally charged yet the activists could get up to fifteen years jail if convicted president putin brought up the incident at the international forum is going off reports. environmental security in the arctic is what this forum is all about and it's widely understood that the arctic i

the u.n. asserts only it is able to provide a credible answer on whether toxic gas was used in syria last month as the u.s. ramps up its case for a military strike while continuing to blame the assad regime. members of the arab league refused to go along with the syria attack including iraq which is still witnessing the effects of the u.s. led invasion. radiation levels rocketed japan's crippled fukushima nuclear plant is reading show that exposure could cause the death in as little as four hours. says death stricken greece may need a third bailout while the country struggles to meet the terms of current payments and unemployment remains the highest in the e.u. . forum in moscow bring you today's top stories and a look back at the week's news after being turned down by key international allies president obama has moved to gain domestic support for a strike on syria asking congress to a can attack and it pushing the assad regime or punishing the assad regime for allegedly using chemical weapons last month lawmakers will debate the issue when they return from their summer recess

suspend while all syria's chemical design and if russia does not support a u.n. resolution allows the use of force. voting is in full swing in germany's parliamentary election against a groundswell of anger over a government conclusion in america's spying and the country's a staunch support for its heavily indebted european neighbors. rampaging mobs greenford chances in greece where the killing of a prominent anti russians has sparked aprile while thousands marched in a national strike against endless of stary see. the latest news on the week's top stories we're watching the week we'll announce he with me us from our thanks for joining us western states are eager to gain a loophole for unilateral action against syria and don't care one bit about peaceful efforts to resolve the sewer in conflicts that's the impression the russian foreign minister says he's gained after several weeks of a diplomatic mother and son to avoid possible strikes against the waterhole state. as the details for us. you have to understand that just two weeks ago it looked like the u.s. strike on syria was im

>> the u.s. and russia finally agreed to a u.n. draft resolution on syria, one that one person called utterly unimaginable two weeks ago. new information about the siege and nairobi points the finger at the inefficiency of the kenyan authorities. football legend is in court. he and his father are accused of dodging millions of euros in taxes. you are watching "france 24." there has been a breakthrough in the diplomatic standoff in syria. the u.n. full count so is expected to vote on the resolution today. it is -- counsel is expected to vote on the full resolution today. >> after 100 thousand people killed, finally a breakthrough in the diplomatic deadlock over syria. the u.s. and russia reached an agreement on a draft resolution aimed at doering -- destroying the country's chemical stockpile. if passed, it will be the first resolution passed since the start of the conflict. >> there will be consequences for non-compliance. his is the first time since the syrian conflict began that the syrian counsel has imposed winding publications on syria. -- binding obligations on syria. >>

, iran's president has used the u.n. as a forum to fire off at the mouth and insult america but a new man is in office, and he may take a very different tone when he's scheduled to speak this hour. but can he be trusted? and while all eyes are on the u.n. floor, the haggling over syria's chemical weapons continues in the back room this hour. key u.s. and russian diplomats meeting to talk about a u.n. resolution again. what's the holdup here? >>> and the politics lead. president obama has called him his unofficial secretary of explaining stuff. this hour, former president bill clinton will try to help him do that for obama care but what can he say to a wary, weary public that has not been said already? good afternoon. i'm jake tapper. welcome to this special edition of "the lead" in new york city. we'll begin with the world lead. a very eventful hour is ahead. it could be a defining one for the obama presidency and you will see much of it unfold here live. here's what's happening. in about 15 minutes, secretary of state john kerry will hold a bilateral meeting with the russian foreign

threatened to suspend work and see where its chemical design meant if russia does not support a u.n. resolution that allows the use of force. watching is in full swing in germany's parliamentary election against a groundswell of anger over government collusion and u.s. spying and the country's staunch support for its heavily indebted european neighborhoods. rampaging mobs working for justice in greece where the killing of a prominent anti functions to have sparked a pull while thousands march in a national strike against endless of stares. the latest news on the way stop story is this is the weekly here and l.t. with me here thanks for joining us western states are eager to gain the loopholes or unilateral action against syria and don't care one bit about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict that's the impression the russian foreign minister says he's gained after several weeks of a diplomatic mile front to avoid apostles trying against the state. live from central moscow high they arena so some of the harsh words indeed from the russian foreign minister what's behind his

against syria if it were authorized by the united nations. the u.n. sent a team of inspectors to syria to verify the use of the nerve gas sarin. eight years ago in 2005, also, the u.n. security council authorized sanctions against syria. resolution 1636 punished syria for a terrorist attack in lebanon that killed a then former prime minister of lebanon, but chemical weapons being so horrific may have struck a nerve in world opinion enabling president obama to elude the u.n. and build international support against syria unchallenged by the u.n. by the way, the u.n. was the brainchild of former president franklin deleanor roosevelt who conceived of the world body, the u.n., as a way to prevent a third world war. british prime minister winston churchill joined him in the effort. the u.s. is the largest contributor to the united nations. get this, $4.3 billion this year alone constituting 22% of the u.s. budget. question. let's assume congress authorizes unilateral military action against syria. should commander in chief obama then take the case to the united nations before using uni

this context, we support the further strengthening of the coordinating role of the u.n. economic and social council. during its presidency in the group of twenty, russia has consistently conducted its policy with if you to developing the groups international with united nations. we consider the resolution of the general assembly on relations between the u.n. and g-20 to be a realistic program of cooperation for the long- term. i firmly believe that by joining on the basis of respect and consideration of one and all, we will be able to move forward towards achieving high goals achieved -- proclaimed in the u.n. charter. thank you very much. i'm sorry if i did not respect the 15 minutes, thank you. >> i thank the minister of foreign affairs -- >> that was the russian foreign minister giving his address to the u.n. now our foreign affairs editor joins me in the studio for more on this. a bit of a political science lecture we got there. it was some quite dense ideas -- leadership. talked about the importance of collective leadership. a barb at the u.s. not to take unilateral action. >> a