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it says the u.n. failed to take necessary action after it learned of allegations of abuse of young boys by french peace keepers, describing its response as sere ouszly flawed. the report goes on to say that the allegations were passed from desk to desk and in box to in box at the u.n. for more on this, let's go live to our diplomatic editor, james bayes who joins us from the u.n. in this new york. james, first of all remind us why the u.n. set up this inquiry. >> reporter: well, this inquiry has found really damming conclusions about the united nations and the united nations systems. rarely have i seen a report as damming as this. as it all goes back to 2014, to the war-torn, central african republic, and there was a u.n. human rights officer who heard about the abuse of a young boys by french peace keepers. they weren't part of the united nations peace keeping force, because that hadn't been set up at that point. so she heard about these and interviewed the young boys and produced this document. but
it says the u.n. failed to take necessary action after it learned of allegations of abuse of young boys by french peace keepers, describing its response as sere ouszly flawed. the report goes on to say that the allegations were passed from desk to desk and in box to in box at the u.n. for more on this, let's go live to our diplomatic editor, james bayes who joins us from the u.n. in this new york. james, first of all remind us why the u.n. set up this inquiry. >> reporter: well, this...
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u.n. peacekeeping efforts. after her testimony, bruce jones of the and foreign policymaker john negroponte testified on the missions and took questions on the relatively value of the u.s.' expenditures on peacekeeping efforts contrasts with the cost of u.s. soldiers being deployed abroad. this is just over 2 1/2 hours. >>> the senate foreign relations committee will come to order. thank our witness. i know she has significant responsibilities right now at the u.n. security council. ben and i had a chance this week to meet with her and all the members. quite educational. i hope on both sides. but we certainly appreciate you being here and certainly i will introduce you in just a moment. but today's hearing will review united nations peacekeeping operations and explore opportunities for reform to make u.n. peacekeeping work better in the u.s. national interest. as a permanent member of the security council and the larger contributor by far to the u.n. peacekeeping budget, the u.s. has a part
u.n. peacekeeping efforts. after her testimony, bruce jones of the and foreign policymaker john negroponte testified on the missions and took questions on the relatively value of the u.s.' expenditures on peacekeeping efforts contrasts with the cost of u.s. soldiers being deployed abroad. this is just over 2 1/2 hours. >>> the senate foreign relations committee will come to order. thank our witness. i know she has significant responsibilities right now at the u.n. security council. ben...
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the u.n. security council panel says it was a breach of the nuclear deal. let's go live to gabriel elizondo at the united nations. this was a missile test flight which the u.n. said could have carried a nuclear war head. it didn't, but the potential was there. it sounds pretty serious. >> reporter: it is and that's what the panel of experts basically concluded is it was in violation of u.n. resolution. and we expect that the security council will be briefed on this in about three hour's time or so, and that's going to be very, very important, because that will be the first time that the u.n. security council hears these particular findings, david. now it's important to point out that this -- a panel of experts only looked at the earlier october 10th ballistic missile test. however, there was another one in november that u.n. -- u.s. ambassador to the u.n. samantha power said that the u.s. is looking into, and they might -- she and her colleagues might also want to question on -- in this meetin
the u.n. security council panel says it was a breach of the nuclear deal. let's go live to gabriel elizondo at the united nations. this was a missile test flight which the u.n. said could have carried a nuclear war head. it didn't, but the potential was there. it sounds pretty serious. >> reporter: it is and that's what the panel of experts basically concluded is it was in violation of u.n. resolution. and we expect that the security council will be briefed on this in about three hour's...
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u.n. samantha powers speaks of the foreign relations committee about u.s. peacekeeping missions. this is two hours. >> this committee will come to order. i think our witness, i know that she has significant responsibilities right now at the un security council. a chance this week to meet with all the members. quite educational on both sides. we certainly appreciate you being here and bible introduce you in just a moment. but today's hearing, we will review united nations peacekeeping operations and explore opportunities for reform to make peacekeeping work better in the u.s. national interests. as a permanent member of the un security council, the u.s. has a u.n.cular interest in how peacekeeping mandates are set and operations are carried out. that united states cannot be everywhere all the time. there is an important role for peacekeeping and supporting student -- stability around the world. traditionally, missions have focused primarily on negotiating peace agreements and sorting blue h
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. >> at u.n. headquarters, a spokesman for ban ki-moon, says the secretary-general accepts this report and apologize he for not responding properly. >> to ensure that it is also sooner very much through the lens of human rights violations. not just of misconduct by troops that we need to align the two mandates. >> reporter: the problems and shortcomings of the united nations have now been laid bare for everyone to see. as the report itself states, if there is no follow-through or action it can only exacerbate the concerns for some, that the united nations is only concerned about rhetoric than action. gabriel elizondo, al jazeera, united nations. >> review by the british government concluded that links to the muslim brotherhood, group banned in egypt where it originated but would not be banned in the u.k. jonah hull reports from london. >> the long awaited review into the workings of the muslim brotherhood in britain has concluded that its members an associates be considered a possible follower of
. >> at u.n. headquarters, a spokesman for ban ki-moon, says the secretary-general accepts this report and apologize he for not responding properly. >> to ensure that it is also sooner very much through the lens of human rights violations. not just of misconduct by troops that we need to align the two mandates. >> reporter: the problems and shortcomings of the united nations have now been laid bare for everyone to see. as the report itself states, if there is no follow-through...
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., a spokesperson for the u.n., has confirmed that the u.n. is part of some deal that could see isil fighters and their families be able to flee the refugee camp. let me read you exactly what the spokesperson said, he said the u.n. is an observer to the agreement concerning but not part of it. which we understand should come into effect, in the coming few days. so the u.n. saying they are observer to this potential deal, but not necessarily part of it. what this entails we don't know all of it yet, in terms of details. but we can tell you, that the refugee camp is very very difficult place, the conditions are horrid, ban ki-moon the secretary general, said recently, that he said it is the deepest circle of held. right now, in the refugee camp, the u.n. estimates there are about 18,000 refugees and innocent civilians trapped up side that catch, they are particularly trapped there and cannot receive any sort of aid because the yeah hook camp is controlled by various factions. one fact being isil, there's also the al quaida linked group, as well
., a spokesperson for the u.n., has confirmed that the u.n. is part of some deal that could see isil fighters and their families be able to flee the refugee camp. let me read you exactly what the spokesperson said, he said the u.n. is an observer to the agreement concerning but not part of it. which we understand should come into effect, in the coming few days. so the u.n. saying they are observer to this potential deal, but not necessarily part of it. what this entails we don't know all of it...
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. >>> the u.n. said refugee numbers are at record levels and millions more will soon be on the move. >>> a dutch court rules that oil it. >> shell can be sued in the netherlands for oil spills in nigeria. >> for the purpose ministers from around the world are in new york to try to revive the syrian peace pros. they hope to arrange a ceasefire and direct talks between the syrian government and the opposition. let's go live now to new york. our diplomatic editor james bays is with us from there. james, the meeting is underway. what's the latest? >> well, they've all arrived, the foreign ministers for this meeting, as you say, the aim is very ambitious. after many years of bloodshed, more than over 250,000 people dead in syria, they're trying in january to get a ceasefire in syria, and to get face-to-face talks between the syrian government and the syrian opposition. having said all that, there are great sticking points here, sticking points some of them that have been around when they loft tried to ha
. >>> the u.n. said refugee numbers are at record levels and millions more will soon be on the move. >>> a dutch court rules that oil it. >> shell can be sued in the netherlands for oil spills in nigeria. >> for the purpose ministers from around the world are in new york to try to revive the syrian peace pros. they hope to arrange a ceasefire and direct talks between the syrian government and the opposition. let's go live now to new york. our diplomatic editor...
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initiative on drafting the u.n. security council resolution in syria and it's with the blueprint of this resolution that the u.s. secretary of state arrived in moscow. >> reporter: but putin is a long time supporter of president bashar al-assad and told reporters the international community can't decide who will run the country. another question which members of the opposition will actually join the talks? >> translator: it is clear i.s.i.l. and al-nusra are considered terrorist organizations and not part of negotiations or the ceasefire and other organizations recognized as terrorist but majority of members meeting in new york, i hope we can all agree. >> reporter: recently met in riyadh and will not bargain with assad and has to leave before government takes power and kerry said bashar al-assad's future is not predetermined. >> that is not the position of the support group and not the basis of the geneva communication, it's not the basis of the u.n. resolution. >> reporter: they are doubling down telling al jazeer
initiative on drafting the u.n. security council resolution in syria and it's with the blueprint of this resolution that the u.s. secretary of state arrived in moscow. >> reporter: but putin is a long time supporter of president bashar al-assad and told reporters the international community can't decide who will run the country. another question which members of the opposition will actually join the talks? >> translator: it is clear i.s.i.l. and al-nusra are considered terrorist...
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a u.n. packed peace deal put not everyone was on side. the british.says members of the plus >> tunisia remembers askisy. >> in doha, one story dominating the sporting headlines this thursday. from the special one to the unemployed one, jose marino leighs chelsea for the last time, we have the latest reaction, coming up after learning that frenching peace keepers allegedly sexually abused young boys. the damming report says that the allegations were passed from desk to desk, and in box to in box, with no one willing to take responsibility for the allegations. joining us now in new york, what do they recommend be done against is that. >> well, lauren, this is the much anticipated report, it is over 100 pages long, and it is very thick, very detailed as you can imagine. i can tell you we have rarely ever seen a report this damming of the united nations. let's just take you back to where this all started. it was in 2014, the accusations against french peace keepers that were not blue helmets. th
a u.n. packed peace deal put not everyone was on side. the british.says members of the plus >> tunisia remembers askisy. >> in doha, one story dominating the sporting headlines this thursday. from the special one to the unemployed one, jose marino leighs chelsea for the last time, we have the latest reaction, coming up after learning that frenching peace keepers allegedly sexually abused young boys. the damming report says that the allegations were passed from desk to desk, and in...
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the u.n.'s response to allegations of child sexual abuse in the central african republic was seriously flawed. plus the imf's chief is to stand trial in france over a multi-million dollar payment to a controversial tycoon. the u.n. report says the number of people displaced forcefully is likely to exceed all previous records this year. ♪ the latest international conference on certain i can't will get underway on friday in new york. russia and the u.s. leading the talks. but as ross cylinder jordan repor reports. >> the civil war in syria is folder that five years old. diplomats will try to create a plan to stop the fighting and restore the peace. the russian president said on thursday, he is on board. >> we basically support the u.s. initiative on practicing a. the u.s. secretary of state arrived in moscow. >> putin is a lodge-time supporter of bashar al-assad. he told reporters, the international community can't decide who will run the country. another question: which members of the opposit
the u.n.'s response to allegations of child sexual abuse in the central african republic was seriously flawed. plus the imf's chief is to stand trial in france over a multi-million dollar payment to a controversial tycoon. the u.n. report says the number of people displaced forcefully is likely to exceed all previous records this year. ♪ the latest international conference on certain i can't will get underway on friday in new york. russia and the u.s. leading the talks. but as ross cylinder...
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a u.n. backed peace deal but not everyone is on side. the government says members of the muslim brotherhood are potential extremists. a street vendor who sparked a revolution, tunisia remembers him. a u.n. investigation has found after learning that french peace keepers allegedly sexually abused young wows in central african republic. the. daing report says that the allegations were passed from desk to desk, and inbox to inbox with no one willing to take responsibility for the allegations. al jazeera joins us now from the united nations in new york, talk us through the main findingings and what is likely to happen. >> well, this is the report. it is well and highly anticipated report. it is well over 100 pages long, and it lays bear and full detail for everyone to see all of the short comes from top to bottom, that the u.n. had in relation to this sexual abuse claims in the central african republic. it all stems back from 2014, from french peace keepers were accused of wrongdoing, in the cen
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u.n. resolution. >> reporter: opposition is doubling down telling al jazeera it won't agree to a ceasefire unless assad goes. u.s. officials say they are forging ahead nonetheless. >> the issg may have or has a different sense of what a political transition might look like than the group of opposition groups so what does that tell you? there is more work to be done. >> the talks may be a waste of time. >> as long as assad is in place and people feel unrepresented by the governments you will have constant insurgency until you really get a political solution. >> reporter: while there is a sense of urgency to end the civil war the reality is that the parties may not be ready to do so, roslyn jordan, al jazeera, washington. >>> the number of people forced to leave their homes this year is likely to exceed all previous records according to the latest united nations refugee report and the figures only cover a six-month period but show the number of people fleeing their countries has now passed 2
u.n. resolution. >> reporter: opposition is doubling down telling al jazeera it won't agree to a ceasefire unless assad goes. u.s. officials say they are forging ahead nonetheless. >> the issg may have or has a different sense of what a political transition might look like than the group of opposition groups so what does that tell you? there is more work to be done. >> the talks may be a waste of time. >> as long as assad is in place and people feel unrepresented by the...
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the u.n. endorses a peace plan for syria that includes a ceasefire and talks between warring sides. rwanda voters back extra terms for the president in a referendum criticized by the u.s. and the european union. and homework controversy some schools shut down in the u.s. state of virginia over an arabic writing assignment. ♪ but first burundi's presidential spokesman has been telling al jazeera that his government doesn't want african union troops sent to keep the peace. the au says burundi is on the brink of civil war and is there forth proposing to send 5,000 peace keepers with or without burundi's consent and the opposing sides are expected to meet in uganda in nine day's time for talks. i've been speaking to a burundi presidential spokesman and says the african union has failed to follow accepted deployment procedures. >> there are international regressions on sending peace keepers in any given country in the world. we as the government we believe that these regulations have not been fol
the u.n. endorses a peace plan for syria that includes a ceasefire and talks between warring sides. rwanda voters back extra terms for the president in a referendum criticized by the u.s. and the european union. and homework controversy some schools shut down in the u.s. state of virginia over an arabic writing assignment. ♪ but first burundi's presidential spokesman has been telling al jazeera that his government doesn't want african union troops sent to keep the peace. the au says burundi...
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the u.n. panel of experts accuse iran of breach security council resolution when it tes tested a missile. coming up, saudi arabia announced a new alliance to fight isil. >>> a week's talk in switzerland, and los angeles closes all of its schools to a threat. new york is treating the same threat as a hoax. iran has been accused of viola violating a u.n. resolution when it test fired a missile capable of carrying a warhead. reported by u.n. panel of experts which concluded it could lead to sanctions. iran denied the claim saying that the missile was not designed to carry nuclear war heads. let's get more on this now with gabriel elizondo. what do we expect from the united security council. will they meet within an hour's from now? >> the security council is meeting in an open briefing about 60 minutes an hour were right now. it's a highly anticipated bleat we expect to get more thoughts on security councils think about this report by the u.n. panel of experts. the highlight of this report, as yo
the u.n. panel of experts accuse iran of breach security council resolution when it tes tested a missile. coming up, saudi arabia announced a new alliance to fight isil. >>> a week's talk in switzerland, and los angeles closes all of its schools to a threat. new york is treating the same threat as a hoax. iran has been accused of viola violating a u.n. resolution when it test fired a missile capable of carrying a warhead. reported by u.n. panel of experts which concluded it could lead...
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a u.n. investigation into central african republic found the organization failed to act on gross institutional failures. gabriel elizondo has more. >> when french troops were accused of raping six young boys, the u.n. failed the very people they were sent there to protect. according to a highly anticipated every 100 page long independent report commissioned by the u.n. secretary-general, ban ki-moon, the united nations and its agencies grossly mishandled those allegations. the report states that instead of following up on allegations of child rape, the claims went from doas desk to desk, inbox to inbox with no one willing to take responsibility. >> leaves most victims unattended and vulnerable. >> reporter: scathing criticism reaches many high officials around the world. current high commissioner of human rights, according to ban ki-moon's chief of staff all came under criticism. >> ban ki-moon has been saying he has zero tolerance for sexual abuse, but this report shows that has less realit
a u.n. investigation into central african republic found the organization failed to act on gross institutional failures. gabriel elizondo has more. >> when french troops were accused of raping six young boys, the u.n. failed the very people they were sent there to protect. according to a highly anticipated every 100 page long independent report commissioned by the u.n. secretary-general, ban ki-moon, the united nations and its agencies grossly mishandled those allegations. the report...
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the u.n. will be hosting peace talks at a nrvetion undisclosedn in switzerland. the conditions for a political solution are now in place, what has become clear is that the international community is determined to stop groups like i.s.i.l. and al qaeda from exploiting the security vacuum in yemen. for now, neither side can dictate the terms of a political settlement since the balance of power on the ground is not clear. the u.n. is hoping the talks can lead to confidence-building measures and at least ease the suffering of millions of yemenis, this could allow security and unfettered access to aid agencies. the last time the sides agreed to sit across from each other was in may but those talks ended before they began. >> translator: a promising appreciatpromisingpre prerequisite to the talks. >> if that holds at least while the delegations discuss peace it could be a sign of whether the imloidiplomatic process could succeed. zeina khodr, al jazeera, geneva. >> joining us live via skype, in gene
the u.n. will be hosting peace talks at a nrvetion undisclosedn in switzerland. the conditions for a political solution are now in place, what has become clear is that the international community is determined to stop groups like i.s.i.l. and al qaeda from exploiting the security vacuum in yemen. for now, neither side can dictate the terms of a political settlement since the balance of power on the ground is not clear. the u.n. is hoping the talks can lead to confidence-building measures and at...
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the u.n. admits its response so ex-sex you'll beus carried out by its peace keep in other words central african republic was serious lay flawed. >>> australia spice chief warns anti-plus lick rhetoric could arm national security. ♪ ♪ >>> nato is planning to sends air defense to turkey by helping turkey parole its airspace it's hoping that incidents such as the downing of a russian jet last month can ab voided. meanwhile world powers will meet in new york on friday to find a way to end the conflict but as ross done jordan reports there there are major obstacles to overcome. >> reporter: civil what are in syria is nearly five years old on friday in new york city diplomats will try to create a plan to stop the fighting. the russian president said on thursday he's on board. >> translator: we basically support the u.s. initiative on drafting the u.n. security council resolution in syria. it is with the blueprint of this resolution that the u.s. secretary of state arrived in moscow. >> reporter:
the u.n. admits its response so ex-sex you'll beus carried out by its peace keep in other words central african republic was serious lay flawed. >>> australia spice chief warns anti-plus lick rhetoric could arm national security. ♪ ♪ >>> nato is planning to sends air defense to turkey by helping turkey parole its airspace it's hoping that incidents such as the downing of a russian jet last month can ab voided. meanwhile world powers will meet in new york on friday to find...
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u.n. peacekeeping efforts. members also hear from former bush administration diplomat johnn negroponte. >> the foreign relations committee has come to order. i want to thank our witness [ inaudible ] significant responde responsibilities right now at the u.n. security council. quite educational, i hope, on both sides. we certainly appreciate you being here and certainly i'll introduce you in just a moment, but today's hearing will review united nations peacekeeping operations and explore opportunities for reform to make u.n. peacekeeping work better in the u.s. national interest. as a permanent member of the security council and the largest contributor by far to the u.n. peacekeeping budget, the u.s. has a particular interest in how u.n. peacekeeping mandates are set and operations are carried out. the united states cannot be everywhere all the time. there's an important role for u.n. peacekeeping and supporting u.s. interests for security and stability around the world. today's u.n. peace
u.n. peacekeeping efforts. members also hear from former bush administration diplomat johnn negroponte. >> the foreign relations committee has come to order. i want to thank our witness [ inaudible ] significant responde responsibilities right now at the u.n. security council. quite educational, i hope, on both sides. we certainly appreciate you being here and certainly i'll introduce you in just a moment, but today's hearing will review united nations peacekeeping operations and explore...
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the u.n. endorses a peace plan for syria that includes a ceasefire and talks between the government and oppositi opposition. this is al jazeera live from doha. also ahead on the program. early poll results show rwandans have lifted term limits to allow the president to stapedes his rule. some schools shut down in virginia over an arabic writing assignment. the u.n. says physical and sexual abuse of women and children in south africa is often regarded as normal. world hours at the u.n. have agreed on a road map for peace in syria. the security council unanimously backed a plan between the syrian government and opposition along with a ceasefire. the questions remain over who will be taking part in those talks as well as the future of syria's president. >> reporter: a unanimous vote by the u.n. security council endorsing a clear an ambitious time line for a transition in syria for face-to-face talks and possibly a ceasefire in just a matter of weeks. this resolution was the result of very last mi
the u.n. endorses a peace plan for syria that includes a ceasefire and talks between the government and oppositi opposition. this is al jazeera live from doha. also ahead on the program. early poll results show rwandans have lifted term limits to allow the president to stapedes his rule. some schools shut down in virginia over an arabic writing assignment. the u.n. says physical and sexual abuse of women and children in south africa is often regarded as normal. world hours at the u.n. have...
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narrator: the u.n. refugee agency, unhcr, calls for stabilization measures in europe, including strong support to countries hosting refugees and migrants, information campaigns on the dangers of the sea journey, and legal pathways to seek protection in europe. announcer: coming up on a future episode of "21st century..." announcer: girls becoming mothers when they're still children themselves. announcer: changing the momentum in the dominican republic, where almost a quarter of all mothers are teenagers. ógo
narrator: the u.n. refugee agency, unhcr, calls for stabilization measures in europe, including strong support to countries hosting refugees and migrants, information campaigns on the dangers of the sea journey, and legal pathways to seek protection in europe. announcer: coming up on a future episode of "21st century..." announcer: girls becoming mothers when they're still children themselves. announcer: changing the momentum in the dominican republic, where almost a quarter of all...
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now the u.n. is hopefully. we heard the u.n. envoy say that the conditions are now in place for a political solution but he did not elaborate. >> and zeina, given the attempts to bring an end to this what is the chance of succeeding and is there anything being done to address the taper e-terrible humanitarian situation there? >> this is a chance for success. the government wants the unconditional implementation of u.n. resolution 1226, now the houthis say that they're ready to discuss this resolution but they haven't said that they would agree to it. the houthis want broader discussions, talk about the possibility of a power-sharing deal. now conditions are in place. some analysts will say yes because both the warring sides really are tired. there is exhaustion and it's not just that, the humanitarian crisis on the ground is worsening. the u.n. is saying up to 21 million people that's 80% of the population are on the brink of famine. if there is no political settlement, the united nations is hoping to get some kind of agreement
now the u.n. is hopefully. we heard the u.n. envoy say that the conditions are now in place for a political solution but he did not elaborate. >> and zeina, given the attempts to bring an end to this what is the chance of succeeding and is there anything being done to address the taper e-terrible humanitarian situation there? >> this is a chance for success. the government wants the unconditional implementation of u.n. resolution 1226, now the houthis say that they're ready to...
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narrator: the u.n. refugee agency, unhcr, calls for stabilization measures in europe, including strong support to countries hosting refugees and migrants, information campaigns on the dangers of the sea journey, and legal pathways to seek protection in europe. announcer: coming up on a future episode of "21st century..." announcer: girls becoming mothers when they're still children themselves. announcer: changing the momentum in the dominican republic, where almost a quarter of all mothers are teenagers. q?q?q?q?q?q?q?q?8ú ♪ >>> it's the top of the hour. "newsline" comes to you live from our studios here in tokyo, i'm james tengan. here are some of the stories we're following at this hour. >>> people in beijing are breathing easier after the city has lifted its first ever alert for air pollution. that won't last as it returns. >>> nearly two days to go befe
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narrator: the u.n. refugee agency, unhcr, calls for stabilization measures in europe, including strong support to countries hosting refugees and migrants, information campaigns on the dangers of the sea journey, and legal pathways to seek protection in europe. announcer: coming up on a future episode of "21st century..." announcer: girls becoming mothers when they're still children themselves. announcer: changing the momentum in the dominican republic, where almost a quarter of all mothers are teenagers. úó8úxúóóóañógú jacques: 1.4 billion adults are overweight, and 500 million of us are obese. that's 40% over our ideal weight. it's officially categorized as a disease. i'm jacques peretti and in this series i'm going to trace those responsible for a revolution in our eating habits. i'll be looking at how decisions made behind closed doors transformed food into an addiction. people who have a hard time controlling their weight, their brains are being hijacked.
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u.n. declaration and the rights of indigenous people. you have taught us a lot. and so it is -- >> [ applause ]. this government is committed to a nation-to-nation relationship. and we will begin that very important work of reconciliation. we will kneeled the help of all members in the house. [ applause ]. >> mr. speaker, i'm hardened by the minister's language on reconciliation. she does know reconciliation has to goodwill on the ground. children are face bacterial infections from dirty water. we can all change that. i'm asking the minister could she tell us what the timeline is for an action plan. until we can get results from these communities. >> hear, hear. >> the minister of in tkpweupblg tphous affairs. >> thank you for all of his hard work not only in his community but first nations coast to coast to coast. [ applause ]. as our government has committed to an nation-to-nation approach, it means we will have to work with first nations for us to be able to achieve this goal. i look fo
u.n. declaration and the rights of indigenous people. you have taught us a lot. and so it is -- >> [ applause ]. this government is committed to a nation-to-nation relationship. and we will begin that very important work of reconciliation. we will kneeled the help of all members in the house. [ applause ]. >> mr. speaker, i'm hardened by the minister's language on reconciliation. she does know reconciliation has to goodwill on the ground. children are face bacterial infections from...
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the u.n. after the government reached out to u.n. asking them to make turkey pull back its troops. turkey insists these troops are here for training purposes and not withdraw all of them but withdrawing most of them but the trainers will remain on the ground. >> live in irbil in northern iraq and let's go across the border now and almost five years of fighting, blood shed and an intractable humanitarian crisis and still the war this syria seems to have no end in sight but the diplomatic push to put an end to the crisis seems to be in full swing and on several different fronts this monday. the u.n. humanitarian chief is in the capitol damascus to workout the impact of all this fighting on civilians. later on today france is hosting a meeting of foreign ministers, obviously talking about the conflict and they are preparing specifically for another round of talks that will take place in new york next week. well, the human toll of this five-year civil war of course has been enormous, more than a q
the u.n. after the government reached out to u.n. asking them to make turkey pull back its troops. turkey insists these troops are here for training purposes and not withdraw all of them but withdrawing most of them but the trainers will remain on the ground. >> live in irbil in northern iraq and let's go across the border now and almost five years of fighting, blood shed and an intractable humanitarian crisis and still the war this syria seems to have no end in sight but the diplomatic...
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if the u.n. peacekeepers are asked to provide logistic support, what challenges does -- do -- what challenges does that raise. i am particularly concerned with recent disturbing reports of sexual exploitation and abuse by certain u.n. peace keeping troops. the current u.n. policy is zero tolerance but such abuses continue with disturbing regularity. so, it's our hope to find some commonsense ways to address
if the u.n. peacekeepers are asked to provide logistic support, what challenges does -- do -- what challenges does that raise. i am particularly concerned with recent disturbing reports of sexual exploitation and abuse by certain u.n. peace keeping troops. the current u.n. policy is zero tolerance but such abuses continue with disturbing regularity. so, it's our hope to find some commonsense ways to address
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. ♪ >>> the u.n. security council is hearing more details about the war in yemen, which has crippled an already poor country and lead to a humanitarian crisis. the united natio the u.n. estimates moore than 5,200 have been killed. about 1.3 million children have mall nourished and at least 2.3 million have been forced from their homes. the u.n. says there is credible evidence of war crimes and atrocities on all sides. the saudi-lead coalition appears to be responsible for a disproportionate amount of attacks on civilian areas. >> i have observed the continuation of heavy shelling from the ground and the air in areas with a high concentration of civilians as well as the perpetuation of the civilian infrastructure, in particular hospitals and schools by all parties to the conflict. although a disproportionate amount appear to be the result of air striked carried out by coalition forces. >> kristen saloomey has been following the developments for us. what is the significance of that statement? >> reporte
. ♪ >>> the u.n. security council is hearing more details about the war in yemen, which has crippled an already poor country and lead to a humanitarian crisis. the united natio the u.n. estimates moore than 5,200 have been killed. about 1.3 million children have mall nourished and at least 2.3 million have been forced from their homes. the u.n. says there is credible evidence of war crimes and atrocities on all sides. the saudi-lead coalition appears to be responsible for a...
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the u.n. says more than 12 million people inside syria are in need of humanitarian assistance. a 12-fold increase since the beginning of the war. and there have been more casualties reported within the period of time 24 hours, government missiles along with russian jets have targeted a rebel strong hold on the outskirts of damascus, people were killed including women and children. paul reports. >> reporter: in this moment of sheer pan and i can desperation, talk of a truce is irrelevant. bloodied bodies clutter the floor of a temporary basement clinic in d douma. in this rebel strong hold. lifeless infants are checked for vital signed, on another table a doctor tries to save another child who has lost his legs. the streets of douma are littered with debris and charts of glass making it dill to reach toss this need the syrian observatory human rights say at least 28 people were killed and dozens injured on sunday. most of the victims were children and women. at a market and a school. activists
the u.n. says more than 12 million people inside syria are in need of humanitarian assistance. a 12-fold increase since the beginning of the war. and there have been more casualties reported within the period of time 24 hours, government missiles along with russian jets have targeted a rebel strong hold on the outskirts of damascus, people were killed including women and children. paul reports. >> reporter: in this moment of sheer pan and i can desperation, talk of a truce is irrelevant....
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narrator: the u.n. refugee agency, unhcr, calls for stabilization measures in europe, including strong support to countries hosting refugees and migrants, information campaigns on the dangers of the sea journey, and legal pathways to seek protection in europe. announcer: coming up on a future episode of "21st century..." announcer: girls becoming mothers when they're still children themselves. announcer: changing the momentum in the dominican republic, where almost a quarter of all mothers are teenagers. óóóó 12/31/15 12/31/15 [captioning made possible by democracy now!] amy: from pacifica, this is democracy now! >> this picture of a company of thes clearly aware signs, of the emerging science of carbon dioxide research and with the scientist were saying, was largely driven by fossil fuel emissions and were smart enough this could mean some kind of policy response farther down the road. amy:
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on monday u.n.-sponsored peace talks ended without agree, but will resume next month. >> reporter: they have taken over the mountains close to sana'a. houthi rebels took control 15 months ago. pro-government forces are fighting to allow the national recognized president to return to the capitol. >> translator: fighting is now ongoing in that direction, on the right of the injunction. >> reporter: there are pro-government gains too further north. there has been heavy fighting 50 kilometers from the saudi border. the houthis are on the retreat there leaving weapons and other equipment as they go. pro-government fighters have taken control of a houthi training camp. both sides want to control this area, because it has most of yemen's oil and gas reserves. >> translator: god willing our advances fin in think right direction towards beloved sana'a. >> reporter: the world health organization says almost 6,000 people have died in this conflict, the u.n. says almost half are civilians. peace talks in switze
on monday u.n.-sponsored peace talks ended without agree, but will resume next month. >> reporter: they have taken over the mountains close to sana'a. houthi rebels took control 15 months ago. pro-government forces are fighting to allow the national recognized president to return to the capitol. >> translator: fighting is now ongoing in that direction, on the right of the injunction. >> reporter: there are pro-government gains too further north. there has been heavy fighting...
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also coming up, the u.n. admits it failed to investigate allegations that peace keepers abused children in the african republic. plus chelsea fires jose mourinho. >>> hello, libyan political rivals signed an u.n.-backed peace deal. the agreement is large and complex, but these are the key points. it creates an unity government, brings together two parliaments that are backed by competing factions. the first priority for the new government will include easing internal conflict and solving rebel backed groups. >> today is an historic day for libya. five months ago on the 11 of july, 2015, the initialing of the political agreement showed a broad connecticu consensus ending rival political divisions. by signing the agreement, you're completing this process. you are turning a page in the history of libya. from today the agreement puts in place the single steps of legitimate institutions. essential building blocks or peaceful secure and prosperous libya. >> advisers to the libyan national transitional council said
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a sign of unity ahead of u.n. brokered peace talks ahead of rome this month >>> a top adviser to iran supreme leader has called the fate of syria's president a red red line forte ran. it says bashar al-assad is a leader and his future can only be determined by the people. >> translation: we will not leave president bashar al-assad into battle field or when it comes to the politics. bashar al-assad is considered to be a red line for iran because he was collected by the syrian people and they should decide his future. nobody else should be able to make a decision >>> u.s. secretary of state john kerry has announced more talks aimed at ending the war in syria. the meetings will take place in new york later this month. >> our goal is to facilitate a transition that all parties have stated that they support. a unified syria, a non-sectarian syria, a syria which will choose its own leadership in the future by an election which they have agreed will be supervised by the u.n. under the highest standards of international l
a sign of unity ahead of u.n. brokered peace talks ahead of rome this month >>> a top adviser to iran supreme leader has called the fate of syria's president a red red line forte ran. it says bashar al-assad is a leader and his future can only be determined by the people. >> translation: we will not leave president bashar al-assad into battle field or when it comes to the politics. bashar al-assad is considered to be a red line for iran because he was collected by the syrian...
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u.n. security council resolutions, in violation of what secretary kerry said before the committee, that we will aggressively pursue iran on violations that take place, missile technology, for human rights, for arms trafficking, then what's left? >> well, we will use the considerable full authorities that we have to take action. and perhaps i could ask my colleague, assistant secretary countryman who oversees those authorities in pursuing our nonproliferation interests. >> specifically with regard to ballistic missile technology, we rely on two related concepts. one is sanctions, one is strategic trade controls. it is correct that we've anxioused virtually every iranian entity that is connected with the ballistic missile program so they cannot do commerce with the u.s. or acquire u.s. technology legally or use the u.s. financial system. and we've also used such sanctions and designations against commercial entities in other countries that have traded with the iranian ballistic missile progr
u.n. security council resolutions, in violation of what secretary kerry said before the committee, that we will aggressively pursue iran on violations that take place, missile technology, for human rights, for arms trafficking, then what's left? >> well, we will use the considerable full authorities that we have to take action. and perhaps i could ask my colleague, assistant secretary countryman who oversees those authorities in pursuing our nonproliferation interests. >>...
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we'll look to the u.n. to work on both front steadily asman dated and play a bigger role in consolidating opposition groups coordinating international counter terrorism efforts and other areas. the international community should render cooperation and support and assist and compliment the mediation bisect general ban ki-moon and special envoy in a constructive way. the i.s.s.g. should build on its previous efforts and continue to support the u.n. mr. president, since the outbreak of the syrian crisis, chinas all alone held -- all along held an objective and a just position and participated in the settle. of the issue. china does not have or pursue selfish interests on the syrian issue. no matter how we vote for or against the goal is always to avoid war and turmoil. give the syrian people stability give peace a chance and make political settlement possible. what we are trying to do is to uphold fundamental and long-term interests of the people in syria and the region. safeguard the purposes and principles o
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u.n. officials told al jazeera quote the u.n. is an observer to the agreement but not part of it is all we are hearing from the u.n. now, this deal, the details of which are still very vague potentially could involve i.s.i.l. fighters given safe passage out of the yarmuk refugee camp and into the i.s.i.l. stronghold of raqqa. this would be important because the refugee camp is a very dangerous place right now. banki moon said it's in the deepest circle of hell because there is not only i.s.i.l. fighters there that infiltrated the camp in april but there is also al-qaeda link al-nusra fighters and proand anti-government malitias so the thinking is if this deal can be brokered and some armed fighters especially i.s.i.l. fighters are able to leave it will allow the u.n. to get in there and deliver aid to the people that need it the most. now it is important to note that this is not a done deal yet but we are told that if it does get done it could happen as early as saturday. >> earlier this year u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon de
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. >>> an as u.n. sponsored peace talks wrapped up on the day without a breakthrough, troops loyal to the president has gained control of an important city in the northwest. they have seized the city from the mout houthis and their ally. >> they have traveled 80 kilometers to reach this place. we'll continue to progress until we reach saada, and we'll liberate all yemeni cities an from them. >> engine problem has been blamed for stalling of a ship. it was first reported as having sunk but it is still floating. strong waves are making it difficult for rescuers to reach them. >>> tuesday main opposition party has been granted bail. they are accused of illegally acquiring property. manically belonged to a newspaper that closed in 2008. the united nations says physical and sexual abuse against women and children in south africa are regarded as normal. the special law against violence on women are helping the government fight it. ther >> candy was raped bay healer who said she needed to be cleansed of an ev
. >>> an as u.n. sponsored peace talks wrapped up on the day without a breakthrough, troops loyal to the president has gained control of an important city in the northwest. they have seized the city from the mout houthis and their ally. >> they have traveled 80 kilometers to reach this place. we'll continue to progress until we reach saada, and we'll liberate all yemeni cities an from them. >> engine problem has been blamed for stalling of a ship. it was first reported as...
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the u.n. humanitarian chief stephen o'brien met residents of ware neighborhood, humanitarian aid has reached it for the first time in 11 months. in southern damascus, iranian backed progovernment fighters have been tunneling towards opposition positions. antigovernment fighters say they are trying to cut a supply route to damascus airport. they say the pro regime forces don't recognize the ceasefire signed by bashar al-assad's government. and 50 people have been killed in attacks on an opposition stronghold east of damascus. it happened after the u.n. humanitarian chief wrapped up his three day visit. >> this situation is unacceptable. a blot on our collective conscience. >> there are about 7.6 million internally displaced syrians. the u.n. says three quarters of them don't have access to drinking water while 2 million people are out of school. bernard smith, al jazeera. >> german chancellor gcial angea merkel said her country should pull back from number of refugees coming in. >>> no evidence
the u.n. humanitarian chief stephen o'brien met residents of ware neighborhood, humanitarian aid has reached it for the first time in 11 months. in southern damascus, iranian backed progovernment fighters have been tunneling towards opposition positions. antigovernment fighters say they are trying to cut a supply route to damascus airport. they say the pro regime forces don't recognize the ceasefire signed by bashar al-assad's government. and 50 people have been killed in attacks on an...
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what can the u.n. do here? it can introduce what is known as chapter 7 in the language of what is agreed here which would allow the u.n. to punish member states if they weren't doing enough to tackle isis funding or close down its borders with syria or tackle it in any other country. it is not just syria. libya and yemen and anywhere isis is popping up. this is why you go to the u.n. and get all of the nation there is who are members of the u.n. and you can get leverage and pressure to do more. >> nic, right now, vladimir putin addressing the people, in the state of the union, so to speak, on foreign policy. what are you expecting out of his speech? >> reporter: we are expecting the topics of syria fighting isis could come up. ukraine and turkey. right now, vladimir putin is riding high in the polls. not at his peak, but high because he is a robust performance against isis and against terrorists as he describes them inside syria. but it is the economy that he took the first question on today and unusually for p
what can the u.n. do here? it can introduce what is known as chapter 7 in the language of what is agreed here which would allow the u.n. to punish member states if they weren't doing enough to tackle isis funding or close down its borders with syria or tackle it in any other country. it is not just syria. libya and yemen and anywhere isis is popping up. this is why you go to the u.n. and get all of the nation there is who are members of the u.n. and you can get leverage and pressure to do more....
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the u.n. broker ceased fire, creates a unified government made up of people agreed to by both sides. the two rival parliaments are said to meet on wednesday. the militias fighting on the ground have not confirmed whether they will receive this u.n. deal. the main issue has been disbanding of the militias and the military commander. live from the venue of this meeting in rome. tell us more about what's happening and we also expect to get some sort of an update from the officials meeting there as well. >> reporter: yes. we're waiting for that press conference, but like you mentioned, the building behind me, the italian foreign ministry, this is where discussions are underway of libya's rival factions. this conference is to send a message that they are endorsing the u.n. deal and for them that is the only way forward in libya to stabilize that country. the international community is really determined to end the security and political vacuum in libya. some of libya's rival politicians, they are he
the u.n. broker ceased fire, creates a unified government made up of people agreed to by both sides. the two rival parliaments are said to meet on wednesday. the militias fighting on the ground have not confirmed whether they will receive this u.n. deal. the main issue has been disbanding of the militias and the military commander. live from the venue of this meeting in rome. tell us more about what's happening and we also expect to get some sort of an update from the officials meeting there as...
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the u.n. endorses a peace plan for syria with a ceasefire and talks between government and opposition. sending 5,000 peace keepers to burundi which it says is on the brink of civil war. and homework controversy some schools shut down in virginia over an arabic writing assignment. >> all the day's sport including moving on and chelsea's players prepare for the first match in the english premier league after the controversial manager's sacking. ♪ but first world powers at the u.n. agreed on a roadmap for peace in syria. the security council unanimously backed a plan for talks between the syrian government and the opposition along with a ceasefire but questions remain over just who will be taking part in these talks as well as over the future of bashar al-assad and his diplomatic editor james base. >> reporter: unanimous vote by the u.n. security council endorsing a clear and ambitious timeline for political transition in syria with face-to-face talks and possibly a ceasefire in just a matter o
the u.n. endorses a peace plan for syria with a ceasefire and talks between government and opposition. sending 5,000 peace keepers to burundi which it says is on the brink of civil war. and homework controversy some schools shut down in virginia over an arabic writing assignment. >> all the day's sport including moving on and chelsea's players prepare for the first match in the english premier league after the controversial manager's sacking. ♪ but first world powers at the u.n. agreed...
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second, expend u.n. programming on countering the financing of terrorism which had currently includes the u.n.'s counterterrorism implementation task forces walking group on this subject. that body coordinates activity of entities in this area such as the 2067 -- [inaudible] u.n. counterterrorism center now will focus on programming encountering finest of terrorism. we should walk closely with the private success invest in credible and manageable regulatory systems to block terrorist tundz. fourth, i intend to lead as test from the counsel strategic discussions on the u.n. on grfty of the threat including on sources of financing of these groups and report back to you within 45 days or regions. and could by terrorists to tack special measures to ensure that we do not harm migrants or refugees and their communities of origin opinion last year, developing countries have received over 400 billion from migrants living abroad that is more than three timings global official developments persistence. sent home b
second, expend u.n. programming on countering the financing of terrorism which had currently includes the u.n.'s counterterrorism implementation task forces walking group on this subject. that body coordinates activity of entities in this area such as the 2067 -- [inaudible] u.n. counterterrorism center now will focus on programming encountering finest of terrorism. we should walk closely with the private success invest in credible and manageable regulatory systems to block terrorist tundz....
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the u.n. backed deal is to make it possible to deliver aids to thousands of people trapped in the area by fighting. syrian government forces have been blockading that area since 2012. fighters from other rebel groups may also be evacuated understand a disagreement with the syrian authorities. about 18 thousand people are trapped in that camp south of damascus. most of them palestinian refugees. activists say buses have started arriving to transport fighters and the families out of the area. many i.s.i.l. are expected to head to rack six hours away. >> reporter: a u.n. confirming that the united nations is involved in this deal in syria but backing away from reports that it is a u.n. broke-- brokered deal. the u.n. is an observer, but not part of it. this deal, the details of which are still very vague, potentially could involve i.s.i.l. fighters given safe passage out of the refugee camp and into the i.s.i.l. stronghold of rack. this would be-- raqqa. it would be important because it is very d
the u.n. backed deal is to make it possible to deliver aids to thousands of people trapped in the area by fighting. syrian government forces have been blockading that area since 2012. fighters from other rebel groups may also be evacuated understand a disagreement with the syrian authorities. about 18 thousand people are trapped in that camp south of damascus. most of them palestinian refugees. activists say buses have started arriving to transport fighters and the families out of the area....
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there are splits within the rival administrations over the u.n. deal, but the delegates who came to rome represent powerful groups from both sides. among them a delegation from the city. libya has many armed groups, but its forces among the most powerful and they can guarantee the security of a newly installed government in tripoli. >> the consensus of the meeting today was also to address the problem of security, security in tripoli, to bring the government which must be based at the end of the day in tripoli back to the capital. the institutions and the future seats of the government of national unity. >> reporter: there were encurrentlying statements by leaders here, but they also warned that problems still need to be resolved and it could be a long road ahead. the u.n. envoy is warning that libya is in a race against time. the military conflict has taken a toll on the civilian population. lawlessness is worsening, but it is not just that. world leaders gathered here amid mounting concerns that i.s.i.l.'s growing strength in libya will give it
there are splits within the rival administrations over the u.n. deal, but the delegates who came to rome represent powerful groups from both sides. among them a delegation from the city. libya has many armed groups, but its forces among the most powerful and they can guarantee the security of a newly installed government in tripoli. >> the consensus of the meeting today was also to address the problem of security, security in tripoli, to bring the government which must be based at the end...
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speaking at the u.n. global climate conference in paris monday, putin said turkey's motives were to protect this oil flow. >> we have just now received additional information confirmed, unfortunately, that from the place of the oil production, which is controlled by isil another terrorist organizations, that oil in huge quantities in an industrial scale is being supplied to the territory of turkey. and we have every reason to believe that the decision on whether to shoot down our plane was dtated by the desire to ensure the safety of these oil supply routes to turkish territory. amy: british prime minister david cameron has said there is "no military solution" to the threat of the self-proclaimed islamic state, even as cameron pushes parliament to approve his plan to begin bombing isil in syria. france, australia, canada, turkey and other u.s. allies , have all joined the u.s.-led bombing campaign against isil in syria over the past year. british opposition leader david cameron is opposed to the plan, but
speaking at the u.n. global climate conference in paris monday, putin said turkey's motives were to protect this oil flow. >> we have just now received additional information confirmed, unfortunately, that from the place of the oil production, which is controlled by isil another terrorist organizations, that oil in huge quantities in an industrial scale is being supplied to the territory of turkey. and we have every reason to believe that the decision on whether to shoot down our plane...
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since then, the u.n. estimates that almost 6,000 civilians have been killed. >>> nearly two dozen people are missing after a massive landslide in southern china. it also triggered an explosion in a gas pipeline. it happened outside the city, witnesses described a sea of mud which eventually buried in a buildings. we have this report. >> the landslide buried more than a dozen buildings on the outskirts of the city. a blanket of mud and soil flooded roads and parts of the district. two workers' dormitories and an industrial park were also covered with dirt and mud. police say most workers and residents escaped to safety before the disaster. between 200 and 600 rescuers are said to be on the scene to help anyone trapped. the area has been a large construction zone for more than two years. soil that had been excavated and stored on the hill turned into mud after heavy rain causing the landslide. al jazeera. >>> the chinese capital endured another day of heavy smog. pollutants in the beijing area nearly 20 tim
since then, the u.n. estimates that almost 6,000 civilians have been killed. >>> nearly two dozen people are missing after a massive landslide in southern china. it also triggered an explosion in a gas pipeline. it happened outside the city, witnesses described a sea of mud which eventually buried in a buildings. we have this report. >> the landslide buried more than a dozen buildings on the outskirts of the city. a blanket of mud and soil flooded roads and parts of the district....
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the u.n.-draft deal, calling for a national unity government. but the u.n. special envoy to libya, martin cobbler was very clear when he said that yes, this is anning a chiefment but problems still remain. but we do know that there are a lot of thorny issues that the warring sides need to agree on. there are armed groups on the ground. they will have to be disarmed. now the question is are all of the armed political actors in libya on board in another question we need to ask is whether or not the members of these two institutions the general national congress as well as the house of representatives in tobruk are they on board as well. we spoke to the italian foreign minister this morning, and what he told was was that we're not expecting a perfect deal. we understand not all of libya's warring sides will attend the conference in rome, but we're looking for the majority to attend. we want an inclusive deal. so we're going to have to wait to see whether the quorum is enough, really, to guarantee
the u.n.-draft deal, calling for a national unity government. but the u.n. special envoy to libya, martin cobbler was very clear when he said that yes, this is anning a chiefment but problems still remain. but we do know that there are a lot of thorny issues that the warring sides need to agree on. there are armed groups on the ground. they will have to be disarmed. now the question is are all of the armed political actors in libya on board in another question we need to ask is whether or not...
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this is a u.n. backed deal and we understand that representatives from both rival parliaments as well as local council and political parties were in that town in morocco to sign the deal, and just to let you know that for many years after the fall of muammar gaddafi in libya, the country has gone through unrest and now we understand there is also a presence of isil there, two rival governments, there was a self declared one in tripoli and nationally recognized one in the east. this deal, this u.n. backed deal, officials are hoping that it will bring some sort of unity to not only the rifle governments, but also to the country and its people. >> china cutting commercial ties with businesses selling weapon to say taiwan, the decision comes after a $1.8 billion arms deal between the u.s. and taiwan. the chinese government says it staunchly opposes the deal for two worships amphibious assault vehicles and missiles and summoned america's top diplomatic in china to explain that deal. >>> well, it has been
this is a u.n. backed deal and we understand that representatives from both rival parliaments as well as local council and political parties were in that town in morocco to sign the deal, and just to let you know that for many years after the fall of muammar gaddafi in libya, the country has gone through unrest and now we understand there is also a presence of isil there, two rival governments, there was a self declared one in tripoli and nationally recognized one in the east. this deal, this...
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the security council and the u.n. special representative for libya martin kobler encouraged other libyans to come on board for the sake of the libyan people. >> peace and security should really be established over time. and this is task of the government of national unity. >> reporter: warring factions in the country have led to instability. and the presence of i.s.i.l. also make libya a hub for human trafficking of migrants seeking to cross the mediterranean to europe. the instability of libya is a threat to international peace and security. the u.n. resolution calls on nations to respond in dealing with i.s.i.l. but the government has to ask first. the united which drafted the resolution says it is ready to help. >> we are awaiting with impatients and a lot of interest about the formation. nation of government accord. against daesh in libya. >> libya has 30 days to form its government and a plan for national security. kristin saloomey, al jazeera, united nations. >> a huge fire has killed at least 25 people in saudi
the security council and the u.n. special representative for libya martin kobler encouraged other libyans to come on board for the sake of the libyan people. >> peace and security should really be established over time. and this is task of the government of national unity. >> reporter: warring factions in the country have led to instability. and the presence of i.s.i.l. also make libya a hub for human trafficking of migrants seeking to cross the mediterranean to europe. the...
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the u.n. says more than 12 million people inside syria are in need of urgent assistance. a 12-fold increase since the beginning of the civil war. there have been more casualties reports within the past 48 hours. jets targeted a stronghold in damascus. dozens of people including women and children were killed. >> reporter: in this moment of sheer panic and desperation, talk of a truce is irrelevant. bloodied bodies cluttered the floor of a temporary basement clinic. in this rebel stronghold outside damn as was lifeless infants are checked for vital signs. on another table a doctor tries to save a child who has lost his legs. the streets of dumar had are littered with debris and shards of glass making it difficult to reach those in need. most of the victims were women and children at a school. they were targeting rebels who shelled damascus from the area. this latest exchange of fire between rebels and the government comes as united nations humanitarian chief steven o'brien toward the government
the u.n. says more than 12 million people inside syria are in need of urgent assistance. a 12-fold increase since the beginning of the civil war. there have been more casualties reports within the past 48 hours. jets targeted a stronghold in damascus. dozens of people including women and children were killed. >> reporter: in this moment of sheer panic and desperation, talk of a truce is irrelevant. bloodied bodies cluttered the floor of a temporary basement clinic. in this rebel...