Sherpas threaten to strike. Boston showed its resilience today as tens of thousands of runners took part in the first marathon since last years bombings. And an american won, the first time in 36 years. More than 35,000 runners registered. National guard members and Police Watched over the crowds. John terret is live with us. John describe the atmosphere for this years race. Well, as you might very well imagine it changed as the day went on. Because i think things were a little bit pe pensive to begin with. A little bit worried about what might happen. Confident boston is the safest city in american today, you might not know. There is a siren, people wonder what thats about, its understandable. But the sun came up, there was a stiff breeze which was quite cool. Perfect marathon weather tony, and an american won the mens race. Nobody thought that would happen. We have an emotional marathon day one year after the devastating may marathon of last year. Marathon of last year. Mev kovlofski
Trial in beijing. Delegates from 40 countries are gathering in switzerland with one aim in mind, to try to end an ongoing war in syria. Its the first time the International Community managed to get both Syrian Government and opposition to sit down together to talk. The meeting, known as geneva two is the biggest diplomatic push to stop the fighting. These are live pictures from switzerland where the meeting is being held. In a moment well speak to al jazeeras reporter. First, lets go to james bays, our diplomatic editor at the meeting. James, what is going to be on the agenda for today . Well, this is the longawaited geneva ii conference. Not taking place in geneva, taking place in the swiss resort. Geneva is full because of a conference of watch makers. That is a minor obstacle to get sides to the conference. An International Gathering on the first day, not the peace negotiations. There are 40 countries here, a lot of international organizations. You can see some of the live pictures.
Including the First American to win the mens title in 30 year years. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in ukraine today to show americas commitment to the interim government. Biden comes as the u. S. Considers direct sanctions against russian president Vladimir Putin and the geneva deal falls poosht. Apart. Like here in lu hang luhansks for these activists to come out from behind their barricades. But a couple of violent incidents on easter sunday, have heightened tensions and mistrust on both sides. Prorussian activists have asked russia for help. And russia has hinted it has a n is,. Condemn them we will also curve these policies. Reporter but there are still plenty of people in the east who want to remain part of ukraine. The city of khartsyzk. The splits in this small town flect the divisions in the region as a whole. These people see the visit by Vice President biden as further proof of u. S. Interference in ukraine and they denounce the interim government in kyiv as illegal. They
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 dont care enough about peaceful efforts to resolve the syrian conflict. Well, thats the impression the Russian Foreign minister says hes 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. Russias channel 1 showed lavrov making some of president points hes made before but about the harsh manner in which the west is approaching the Syrian Crisis the our American Partners are starting to blackmail us. This completely counters what we agreed on with john kerry, namely, the chemical watchdogs decision and then negoti
A new commander is in charge of nato forces in afghanistan. He has been given the responsibility of winding down the longest war. Dunfor ofd took command and he will be handing over security to the Afghan Security forces. What has not changed is the will of this coalition. What has not changed is the discipline and the spirit of the team. What has not changed is the growing capability of our f. Kemp partners and the Afghan National security forces. What has not changed is our commitment to accomplish the mission. More importantly, what has not changed is the inevitability of our success. The u. S. Commander in afghanistan faces tough challenges. Among them, republicans questioning whether he is the right man for the job. With the u. S. Looking forward to december 31st, 2014, the day combat forces are leaving afghanistan for good, marine corps general dunford will probably be the last to run it. You lead a regiment of 6000 troops into iraq in 2003 and but he spent much of his year caree