And footing the baby bill and by the United States is the worlds most expensive country to give birth in. We began in egypt where supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsi have been staging more protests across the country. This was the scene in nasr city in cairo wednesday night. Thousands of morsi supporters have been demonstrating ever since he was deposed. They promised to keep protesting until he is reinstated. People also gathered at Cairo University and giza on the outskirts of the egyptian capital. And this was the scene in the city of alexandria. A probe morsi supporters have promorsirallying supporters have been rallying in other cities as Amnesty International released new reports about hundreds of arrests by security forces. Human rights workers say hundreds of peoples arrested by egyptian authorities are being denied their rights. Amnesty International Said more an660 Mohamed Morsi supporters have been detained since he was removed from the presidency three weeks ago.
Im barbara with the top stories from europe. Jgibralt er controversy, and russia creates new barriers to protect its new Eastern Region. Three hospitals in syria supported by hospitals without borders say they have treated well over 3,000 patients for neurotoxic symptoms. 300 and 55 of them were told have died. Syria faces allegations that it used chemical weapons in an attack on wednesday. Syrian state television say soldiers have found nerve agents in tunnels used by rebels. The new head of the Syrian National coalition called for an urgent look into syria. We need to put an end to the killing of the Syrian People and forcing the syrians to flee their country. An International Investigation is quite pontiac, and to discuss the situation with the seventh chapter of the United Nations despite hijacking the council by russia, china, and some other countries. They are not really in support of the syrian cause. Obama has been meeting with his National Security advisers to discuss the opti
And we start tonight with the latest developments on syria. It is being reported that syrians have sent a letter asking the u. S. Not to attack them. The letter is addressed to speaker of the house john boehner. Passed istanbul heading towards the mediterranean. They join six is russian vessels already there. President obama is facing growing global opposition. Our Mike Viqueira is there. This is all about the World Economy but turned into something different. President obama is intent on making his case for military strikes against syria. It is more voal and more dug in. Face to face president Vladimir Putin, greeting president obama outside of the constantine palace. Mr. Obama faces reluctance and outside opposition from some members of congress to putin. Even pope francis weighed in. Speaking about the futility of a military solution. Japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe. I look forward to a conversation about the situation in syria. I think our joint recognition that the use of chemi
There are new security concerns and protests at the u. S. Embassy in lebanon. Staff members are ordered to lead. The g20 ends up,ing president obama returns home to face an uncertain future and a wary congress. Randall pinkston joins us. Randall. Syria use of chemical weapons, 11 of the g20 Member States said that they condemned and also demand he a Strong International response but did not specify military action. Now that hes back at home the president rejoins efforts to persuade the American Public and congress. I now ask unanimous consent that a letter of notification relating to section 2 congress 22 be printed in the record. Senate majority leader harry reed took a step putting the resolution on the senate calendar. The resolution including amendments could be up for a vote in the senate as early as next week but the outcome is uncertain. Even president obama admits it will be a hard sell. But before leaving the g20 summit in russia he pressed his case again. Failing orespond to
Fps. President obama and other World Leaders have come together for the group of 20 summit. Officially theyre in st. Petersburg to talk about the Global Economy you about the debate about syria is dominating. Also puts it at odds for the host of the summit, russia. Mike viqueira is there. Mike. Im here in st. Petersburg. The president landed early, it was off to the first Plenary Session where the first person he should meet of course, vladimir putin. He greeted all of the leaders, putin did, at the palace, very i donornate surroundings. It was president obama yesterday before arriving here who spoke in stockholm, said look, relations with russia have hit a wall over syria chiefly but over a number of issues on down the line and putin responded seemingly titfortat. He said secretary of state john kerry termed him a liar, because in his testimony kerry said the situation was dominated by moderates rather than extremists. Leaders are at an all time low but president obama is picking up t