The northern territory. Russia controls the islands. Japan claims them. The japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of japans territory. It says the islands were illegally occupied after world war ii. He said the visits are contrary to japans position. He said the countries should discuss a solution that is acceptable to both sides and should base it on a Statement Issued at a 2013 summit by japans Prime Minister shinzo abe and Vladimir Putin. They agreed to arrange a summit. They pledged to hold more working level consultations. Israels Prime Minister fears russian involvement in a nearby conflict could have disastrous results for his own country. Benjamin netanyahu told Vladimir Putin russian arms flowing through syria could end up in the wrong hands. The leaders got together in moscow to discuss the crisis. Netanyahu took top israeli officers to the meeting with him. Putin indicated hell continue giving military aid to the government of syrian president assad.
Chancellor chancellor Angela Merkel says germany must take the lead in europes migration crisis. She says the country has a special responsibility to protect the achievements of european integration. Good evening and welcome to the program. Tonight, u. S. Monetary policy has entered a new phase. Where the first time in nearly a decade, rates are now on the rise. The hike of 25 basis points was expected but the fallout is anything but certain. So here is where things stand. The benchmark lending rate is eing increased from a quarter to a half of a percent. But do not expect anything earth shattering in the next few months. The fed says any further increases are going to be slow as it monitors the u. S. Economy and the impact on jobs. We are joined now by our Senior Business editor and our wall street correspondent who joins us from new york. This is a relatively small hike. Guest it is definitely small, but it is a big deal. Janet yellen has said it is important we do not over blow the
World of Nuclear Weapons. Survivors and rel toivs the victims arrived at peace park near ground zero ahead of the Memorial Ceremony to offer prayers. Translator an atomic bombing should never happen again. I hope there will be no more victims. The Memorial Ceremony will begin at 10 35 a. M. Japan time. About representatives from 44 countries will attend along with Prime Minister shinzo abe. The park will fall silent at 11 02, the moment the bomb was dropped. Nagasaki mayor Tomihisa Taue is expected to read a peace declaration. Hes expected to criticize the Abe Administration for refusing in april to sign a statement by the Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty. The statement called for Nuclear Weapons never to be used under any circumstances. That wording conflicts with Japans National Security Policy which places the country under the socalled u. S. Nuclear umbrella. And well have live coverage from nagasaki. Well take a break from our regular programming to bring you the peace ceremony. It
Document by police about the facts of the case. We get the latest on the investigation now from cnns brian todd. Reporter cnn has obtain and arrest affidavit of the suspected shooter, patrick crusius, saying he told police he was there to target mexicans. Cnn spoke to the manager of that walmart, robert evans, who saw the shooter firing at victims in the parking lot. Evans said the shooting appeared deliberate. From what i saw, he seem like he he knew what he was shooting. He was very defined. He looked very focused. You know, and precision on what he was what he was aiming for. I mean, it wasnt just a spray of gunfire. These were direct shots. Reporter El Paso Police have told cnn the suspect surrendered to a motorcycle policeman a couple of blocks away from the walmart, getting out of a car and telling the officer he was the shooter. The affidavit says the suspect admitted to using an ak47 to shoot multiple victims. Robert evans, the manager says he got hundreds of people out back en