And major corporations. What can we do for you . And now, bbc world news america. We are reported from washington, i am cathy. Are fired by russian soldiers as they come face to face with a standoff in ukrainian in a standoff with ukrainian troops. Here in washington, a key u. S. Senator says russia must pay a price. Question must act together with our allies. There must be consequent as for what happened. The North Koreans defected to the south at great risk grade why would any of them choose to go back . Starting a new life is harder than you think. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television here in america, and around the globe. It has been a day of intense diplomatic efforts to try to defuse it tensions and ukraine. Secretary of state john kerry urged russia to abide by international law. President putin said he would use military force as a last resort. Tensions are still very high, and no one is sure how the standoff will end. Up we begin coverage tonight in crimea. This is the moment when crisis could have turned into war. Man of ukraines 62nd fighter regiment marched toward the russian roadblock which ours their way to the airbase. At the end of the road, three russian soldiers, with others covering the parm. All of this live on ukrainian television. A bbc team was also there. By keeping relatively calm, the russian officer probably saved the day. You can see the tension in the face of the soldier who opened fire. That, waiting for their decision. That is the position that ukraine as a whole has. The biggest danger about a situation like this is that something quite low level can go wrong, shooting will start, and then the situation will get completely out of control. Moment, that look like a serious possibility of the year at the airfield. President clinton was making a deliberate show of the relaxed when he gave a press conference. The armenians are now daring to hope that the tension might be lessening. We will not go to war with thegrainy people ukrainian people, but it we do reserve the right to use all mentored to protect russian citizens. Incident,he shooting ukrainian soldiers decided to kick a ball around. It did not last long. Some aggressive looking characters turned up, and the ukrainians headed off and chose not to be drawn into more trouble. President putin claims there are russian troops, just ukrainian volunteers who support russia. Also today, president obama threaten russia with emetic isolation unless it back down. President putin is existing what theened in kiev was unlawful removal of an elected resident and brushes and brightest are an elected president , and russias interests are directly affected. Yesterday was inspecting military maneuvers, today there was troops have been ordered walks to borrow tax back to barracks. Later, and defensive about was he also trying to reassure everyone that force is not his intention at the moment . Today, his foreign minister seem to want to push the need for dialogue. I wont even fantasize about the possibility of sanctions. We have always been against onesided actions cannot i hope our partners will understand their counterproductive. This is of the first time mr. Putin has done the world with a military takeover. He has taken crimea out of kiev control, but he will only take Eastern Ukraine as a rust resort last resort. Pushingof wishing today the capital, he agreed to peace talks after five days of bombardment. Is he thinking it is time to move to diplomacy . The problem is, how to bridge the gap. In kiev today, the secretary state route the promise of a billion dollar loan to the new government. The same government that putin insists seized power in an illegal and violent coup. If russia chooses not to do the asteroid, does not choose to work directly with the government of ukraine, then our partners will have absolutely no toice but to join us continue to expand upon steps we have taken in recent days in order to isolate russia politically, diplomatically, and economically. The americans have been talking tough. They have been pulling of military talks of and from predations for the g8 summit. They are thinking of targeted sanctions, freezing assets, and revoking visas to people close to putin. Broader economic sanctions, to catch all trade and financial ties could hurt the rest is west as well as russia a. Theyre not the only ones keen to avoid more conflict. Tomorrow will be the first serious stab at a dialogue. Talks in paris rigging russian powers face to face. Trying to understand president putins thinking. The u. S. Congress is looking at options to impose sanctions on russia for their actions in ukraine. One of those who has been most outspoken on this issue is republican senator marco rubio. He joined me from miami. How far is the u. S. Congress prepared to go to punish russia over its axis actions and ukraine . A bipartisan consensus that the new International Norm cannot the that a country can simply invade its neighbors and lie about it without repercussion the outcome of this is going to determine our ability to rally our allies in europe to take collective action. There is a strong recognition across party lines that this is an important moment in the running for century 21st century. There is clearly reluctant to impose sanctions. What would your reaction be to American Allies to say you got to get on board with this . We cannot extend was as in the established norm that a country can simply invade its neighbors door because they do not like some Political Development going on in that country. Through converons and that would be felt well beyond europe the repercussions of that would be felt well beyond europe. I would also say that allowing this to stand, rewarding russia for taking this action, and incentivizing others in the future. It would be critical to take action. Looking at the situation in crimea now, were effectively russia has changed the fact on the ground already, and the International Community has accepted that it has taken over . We want to make sure that this issue does not get any worse, which means any expansion into the eastern part of ukraine, or even trying to destabilize the new government in kiev as it transitions to normalcy. We are doing what we can collectively to prevent that from happening. The second aspect is that there must be a strong economic, the banana kick, and Political Action to what has rd taken place. I do not think the International Community has accepted what is on the ground, but i am not sure im sure there is collective outrage because those have happened. The only debate now is what we do about it. You have in the past in a moment of American Leadership in the world. Are we now looking at a reality of a new world order in which american options are very limited, and americas ability to fix crises is effectively over in this one . The american ability to influence the world has always been limited, in every stage of our story. It has never been absolute. At the rally is about 15 trillion the reality is america;s economy is about 16 drilling dollars 16 trillion. In terms some leverage of taking action such as this. The bigger problem has been that the notion by this administration has been put more responsibility on our allies around the world to solve problems while we focus on issues at home. I think our allies would be the first is a that sort of approach has not worked out well. Thank you for joining us. Has the Obama Administration effectively come to the conclusion that russia has taken crimea . And as long as it does not go any furniture further evident repair deliver that . I put tohe question our editor who joined me from the white house. I think it is too early to say that they are prepared to live with that. I will say that is what they are aiming up for the moment, making sure that russia does not go into the rest of the ukraine. You can see that from the tough language. Putin may have given away a little bit today, saying that he understood that some people thought putin wanted a positive reflection. Obamarows around said he can throw around all of the words he was, but the ground. They are still trying to use force to change the mindset of the country. They are turning to keep the pressure on russia to make sure that they do not take any action in the rest of ukraine. And in crimea is for another day. The dressed elections that Ukrainian Military is holding anin may. The difficulty for america at the moment is the european allies. John kerry says that they would have absolutely no choice but to join in the sanctions if russia continues. I do not think they think that. There are clearly glowing divisions in europe and america, how do growing divisions about how to handle this crisis. Says hershall alsisi cannot turn his back when the majority are asking them to stand as a candidate. 10 months since egypts first democratically elected president was ousted in a military coup. In the second day of the pistorius trial, a witness broke down in tears, describing the screen she heard coming from the house the night his girlfriend was killed. Outside the courtroom, a bruising day. Witnesses ready to challenge his version of the events the night she died. They heard a woman screaming before the gunshots. Evidence of a row perhaps. She did not want to be filled, and broke down. This is very difficult for me. I heard shots. s lawyer said she was mistaken. They live about 200 meters from his home. A really have heard her shout into the bathroom window . Ore they really gunshots, the sounds of the athlete smashing the bathroom door. Facing the direction of your house, was open, and was screened. The pressure seem to be taking its toll on pistorius. How his lawyer described she had been shot in the head, he wiped his eyes. A comforting message from an unlikely source, her mother, offering forgiveness. I do not want to live with say, i do how can i not want you to blame me. Claims she neighbor heard a row an hour before the gunshots. Somebody waslike having a fight, and talking loudly. More damaging evidence against pistorius today, three witnesses direct the contradicting his version of events. Bbc news, victoria. The vikings are known for their violence, but a new exhibition sews they may have been a softer side that shows they may have had a softer side. Oil, mining, and shipping companies that have it your toes into the frozen waters of the arctic are or learning how their every move will be regulated and scrutinized. And arctic summit in london has brought together these businesses and environmentalist, trying to navigate choppy waters. They might argue over the exact causes, but no one doubts that the Arctic Sea Ice is retreating over greenland. It is bringing new Business Opportunities to the high north, which the states neighboring the arctic want to cap if they can minimize the risks. Said that, in london 55 ships had taken the new Northern Group from asia to europe. It cuts previous trip by at least 10 days. That is attracting investors. The Natural Resources of the arctic are best. The arctic accounts for 13 of 30 world undiscovered oil, of the undiscovered abdel gaskin and 20 of the understanding natural gas liquids in the world. Past wherent to go our technology will allow us, and that is one reason we are focusing on the workable today, and then we will build on this experience to go deeper. There are investments required kercher rules on resource companies. The economy has been focused on this. To see a priced jump when it comes to oil and companies are keen to go deeper and maintain a case that many in the region have been different views of what our and sustainable development. For the past few decades more than 25,000 people and risk everything to escape from north korea. It is a long of dangerous journey, but if they can make it as far as south korea, there. He citizenship. In a twist which may seem to defy reason, some of those new arrivals are actually going back to their aggressive little homeland. Homeland. Ive trust, selfsufficiency, and korean literature. Ren here are north Korean Defectors, learning the cultural language of the self. It is a struggle for many of them, with high unemployment, no direct contact with their families back home. Defectors, he received Government Support on arrival, including this. Meant he lost his bridge in washing fridge and washing machine. Tohas appealed to go back north korea as a protest against the as laois and many defectors feel. I am noticed a political and difference toward defectors here in the south. Thereve been days when i ask myself, why i chose to come here in the first place . Anywhere north Korean Defector ,oes he can face discrimination and this permission from your own people feels a lot colder. Them have made it back to north korea, 13 of them according to the south korean government. Although activists say the real number is higher. Each return is celebrated with a press conference. 18 months ago. Defectors like him who was it to south korea were the victims of human rights activist conspiring against the north korean state. Except, a few months later, he came back to the south. The authorities were not so welcoming a sunken time. He was hauled in front of the this court and ask to explain his erratic behavior. His lawyer cited Financial Difficulties of the north, and the report suggested he may have year for his safety. Either way, the court was unamused, and gave him a threeyear jail sentence. In a letter sent from his doesnt talk about mr. Kim told us that he had been forced to take part in the press conference, and that he wasnt feeling his sense was appealing his sentence. The students have moved on to a class in skills, part of a plan to steer them toward jobs that do not require high levels of english, i. T. , or social skills. Tough fore defectors to the south, but the remain. The trials of those north korean defect oors. It is no wonder that vikings have a reputation as years, violent marauders. A new exhibition aims to change our understanding of them, showing that they were also investigated, cultured, and wealthy. It is brandon British Museum will display a jewelry and art as well as the world longest by deanship. Longest viking ship. The word viking does not describe the people, but the brutal way of life. A thousand years on, they are still bringing surprises. The real face of the vikings was time far more startling. Is filed date, which have been colored in or even put russias medal in. Makeup, rated hair, tattoos. Depp, is pirates of the caribbean. Then there is this wooden hole. Fragments of a ship that used to look like this. Immediately, it is the fight that strikes you. It is huge. Rows, 100long, 39 crew. This is a vessel that is not to impress. Is a warship, so that is the y of the vikings, but this is the largest ever found, and to be the largest ever made. They had a taste for violence and beauty, that left shimmering gold and language. This treasure, on full display for the first time comes from afghanistan, was pakistan, north africa, and it was found in a game yorkshire field. Their genes are still with us, this is family history. Vikings haveof the you have never never and imagined them before. That brings us to our conclusion today. If youd like to reach me coming to find the on twitter. He watched for thank you for watching. We will see you tomorrow. Make sense of International News at bbc. Com news. Funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newmans own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank, for nearly 150 years, we have believed that the commercial bank owes its clients strength, stability, security. We believe in keeping lending standards high, capital ratios high, Credit Ratings high. 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