Government forces step up the offenses against rebels in the philippines. The costa con cardiois free from the rocks in the biggest salvage operation in history. And mexico is battered by huge storms on both coasts. At least 21 people are dead. Syria must be held to account. Thats the message from the United States, britain and france. At a joint News Conference in paris, u. S. Secretary of state john kerry said they would seek a United Nations resolution with serious consequences for syria if it failed to hand over its chemical weapons. Now, russia did agree in geneva that chapter 7 is mentioned specifically as the root for compliance. If there is noncompliance or any use of chemical weapons by anyone in syria. Well, the French Foreign minister made it clear that military force is still an option. Translator keep in mind that all the options remain on the table. If these statements are not followed by concrete actions in the field. This is why france, the u. K. And the u. S. Wants to
Militia accused of obducting and murdering hundreds of civilians. The u. N. Unanimously approved to send peace keepers to Central African republic, plus turkeys tapestry of minorities and many are feeling like secondclass citizens. Welcome to the show. The organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been named the winner of the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement was made just over an hour ago and the Committee Says the organization deserves the prize for its ongoing work to remove chemical weapons from the world. During world war i chemical weapons were used to a considerable degree. The Geneva Convention of 1995 prohibited the use but not the production or storage of chemical weapons. During world war ii chemical weapons were employed in mass exterminations and used by both state and terrorists and they prohibited the production and storage of such weapons. It came into force in 1997. Since then opcw has three inspections, destructions and other means, sought the im
Declared a saint. Good morning. This is alJazeera America, and im morgan radford. 17 hours, thats how much Time Congress has to avoid a Government Shutdown. The gop has tied the bill to a one year delay of the Affordable Care act, also known as obamacare. The democratic controlled senate is promising to scrap that provision. The American People overwhelmingly reject obamacare. The only people not listening to the argument are the career politicians in washington. Theres a time and place to debate obamacare but not at a time when millions of innocent people are held hostage if we dont fund the government. Some have come out against the gop strategy and senator Susan Collins of maine is the latest. The bill was sent to the senate this morning and they are expected to send a simple spending measure back to the house, then putting the legislative hot potato back in the lap of john boehner. Lib ewe is live in washington, d. C. Theres been no progress at all between the parties, is there any
In need. A pivotal u. N. Weapons report reveals concluding deadly sarin gas was used in that mass killing in syria, and all but directly pointing a finger at the syrian government. Theme there are new details surfacing this morning in connection with the Navy Yard Shooting in washington, Authorities Saying aaron alexis had a history of anger and psychological problems. He was arrested twice on gun charges, once in texas and again in seattle. He wasnt charged in either case. There are also reports that alexis was treated a number of times for psychological issues at the Veterans Affairs hospital in new england. The 34yearold act the alone, opened fire around 8 00 a. M. , killing 12 and injuring eight before dying in a shootout with police himself. So far, authorities have yet to reveal a motive for this crime. Also this morning, renewed concerns about security at military installations. Last night, d. C. Delegate addressing those concerns. There are many outstanding questions. I would s
Returning to their homes. Answers the United Nations releases its findings on the chemical weapons attack that killed hundreds of syrians. Authorities say the suspected lone gunman in the Navy Yard Shooting had a history of anger problems. There was a question this morning on how he got a job with a washington defense contractor. The fbi says 34yearold aaron alexis acted alone. Eight others at the washington were injured. Investigators announced no motive for the gunmans rage. More now from our white house correspondent. After a day of chaos and conflicting reports the fbi named the suspect. We confirm that the deceased shooter has been identified as 34yearold aaron alexis of fort texas. 13 dead, including aaron alexis. As the drama unfolded president obama took time to honour the victims and comfort the family. These were men and women going to work, doing their job, protecting all of us. They are patriots. The shootings took place in Washington Navy yard, building 197, headquarters o