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Monitoring of europes external borders. But eu heads of state remain divided on how to deal with the thousands of people streaming to europe. Their interior ministers voted in favor of a quota system to relocate 160,000 asylum seekers. Some member states, including the chechnya republic and slovakia oppose the quotas. The u. S. Defenses Department Says the intentions behind russias military build up in syria are unclear. A pentagon spokesperson indicated the u. S. Is closely monitoring the build...

Avoid clashing in syria after russia carried out air strikes. And chinese authorities are hunting for a suspect in connection with a series of deadly explosions. The japanese government has launched a new Agency Responsible for the developments and accusation of defense equipment for all selfdefense forces. Nhk world explains. Reporter the new agency kicks off under the Defense Ministry on thursday. [ applause ] Staff Members gathered from the procurement and research branchs of each selfdefense...

Compromise on the key issue of financing thats dividing rich and developing countries. It would allow major emerging economies to contribute resources voluntarily and to propose an increase in support from developed nations from the current pledge of 100 billion annually. The draft requires all nations to submit reduction targets for Greenhouse Gas emissions every five years and measures to achieve their goals, but the targets were not made mandatory. While delegates in paris hope to put a brake...

Nhk worlds shunsuke ide reports. Reporter kimiya yui played a key role in helping japans cargo ship dock with the iss. The cargo vessel was loaded with food, equipment and other supplies for the astronauts. His skillful operation of the robotic arm ensured the delivery was a success. We successfully captured the vehicle. Looks like a Golden Treasure box. Reporter assisting yui from Mission Control in houston, texas, was fellow japanese astronaut koichi wakata. It was the first time japanese astr...

Protocol beyond 2020. The latest draft includes a compromise on the key issue of financing thats dividing rich and developing countries. It would allow major emerging economies to contribute resources voluntarily and to propose an increase in support from developed nations from the current pledge of 100 billion annually. The draft requires all nations to submit reduction targets for Greenhouse Gas emissions every five years and measures to achieve their goals, but the targets were not made manda...

Nhk worlds shunsuke ide reports. Reporter kimiya yui played a key role in helping japans cargo ship dock with the iss. The cargo vessel was loaded with food, equipment and other supplies for the astronauts. His skillful operation of the robotic arm ensured the delivery was a success. We successfully captured the vehicle. Looks like a Golden Treasure box. Reporter assisting yui from Mission Control in houston, texas, was fellow japanese astronaut koichi wakata. It was the first time japanese astr...

Reporter Laurent Fabius told says they are getting closer to a deal. Things are moving forward. Now i have to consult with the different groups and, therefore, i will make my proposal on saturday morning and the decision must be taken saturday at noon. Reporter they say the first time fabius publicly announced an agreement is about to be reached by all member parties. What he told nhk world is that the International Community is entering a new era where every nation recognizes the need to tackle...

Coming up, ukraine gdp plunges as the ceasefire in its Eastern Region is tested. Back to our top story no deal. Greece and its creditors have met, talked, and failed to bridge their differences on dealing with aid. The meeting broke up when greece called conditions for more money absurd. The finance minister was ready to do whatever it takes to reach an agreement, noting optimism that a deal will get done. Time is fast running out to break this impasse. Any new deal would need to be approved by ...

The japanese Prime Ministers political gamble in calling an early election has paid off. Shinzo abes Ruling Coalition won a landslide victory. His liberal Democratic Party and its partner komeito have secured a two thirds majority in the lower house. The parties won 326 of the 475 seats in the chamber. Thats well above the 317 needed to secure a twothirds majority, and it means the ruling parties will be able to set their agenda for the diet, and see it through. Abe says he wants to push forward...

U. N. Security council plus germany. Theyre trying to come to an agreement on how long restrictions on Irans Nuclear program will remain in effect. Theyre also discussing the process for lifting sanctions against iran. Iranian leaders want the sanctions to end as quickly as possible. British foreign secretary Philip Hammond says delegates still need to tackle key issues. U. S. And other leaders are trying to prevent iran from developing nuclear weapons. All sides have been aiming to reach a fina...