Why not permit him. To suffer its simple mind on your mobile and free. D. W. Zyklon in course. Terms maybe see. This instead of the news africa coming up in the next 15 minutes the worlds leading play is in Security Policy are meeting in germany africas the south held region is high on the agenda the growing conflict there is seen as the threats to global security. And the birth defects and serious illnesses that people in south sudan say of course by the countrys dirty oil industry. And believes the kenyan sculptor turning spread mental into ward winning. Hello im christine want to welcome to news africa its good to have your company the growing conflicts in the south hell is high on the agenda of the Munich Security Conference which opened here in germany today this conference is often described as the most important security for on the planet and this years meeting brings together more than 500 Decision Makers and 35 heads of state including leaders from the south held region concer
Gianni infantino is the surprise new boss of fifa. And donald trump gets the backing of Chris Christie as the republicans president ial candidate. After five long years of war, all the warring sides in the conflict apart from isil and the al nusra front has agreed to participate in a cessation of hostilities. Less than an hour ago the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously about the ceasefire. The deal was struck in munich, but throughout the day there has been more fighting and reports of more civilian casualties. Diplomatic editor james bays joins us live now. James, as youre hearing from the representatives of the different members of the council, i suppose two things really came out. One was how much of this depends on the actions of armed groups, fighting on the ground in syria, and of course the second part is the backers regionally and internationally, and how they influence those parties. Yes, you can have a cessation of hostilities on paper. You can have, as you now
Democratic. Also a big turnout as iranians vote in elections set to shape the countrys postsanctions future. As fighting rages on around syria, alnusra fronts leader rejects the ceasefire due to begin in four hours time. And it is not milk, but it is good for the environment, the plantbased products that these young chileans think will be the future of food. Hello there, a very warm welcome to the news hour. The footballs governing body as elected geovany infantino as its new president. [ cheers and applause ] he came out on top after the second round of voting. The swiss italian now has the job of cleaning up fifas tarnished image. Here is how the second round of voting played out. Infantino got 150 votes, and Sheikh Salman came second with 88. He is the current president of the asian football federation, way behind was prince ali. He was the runner up for esiden president ial election. Here is how infantino welcomed the news. I told you i went through a journey, an exceptional journe
Heroism, doubts, disbelief and patriotism on that date that will live in infamy. Lord, continue to guide this land we love on its labyrinthine path to greatness. Protect it from dangers seen and unseen as you unite for the common good. Use our senators for your glory as our nation seeks to bring deliverance to captives and to let the oppressed go free. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Reid mr. President . The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid following my remarks and those of the republican leader the senate will be in a period of morning business until 5 30 this afternoon. At 5 30 the senate will proceed to three roll call votes on the confirmation of baran baran to be a member of the Nuclear Regulator
And the question here is, who is eligible, who has what it takes to control the areas that this International Campaign is going to liberate from isis . Definitely it is the assad regime, because as i said, or 16 months the moderate rebels were desperate, and doesnt enjoy any kind of support, either we are talking about weapons or training or financial support. So unfortunately, the people in syria now are not optimistic when they think about this war against terrorism in their country and in iraq, because they think at the end of the day it will help the regime. My last point is, is it a lost case, or is there still hope . This is what gives me hope actually when i think about syria. People are still going to the streets, chanting against the regime. They started to chant against the regime like four years ago, and now they are saying in every single occasion, down with the regime, and down with isis as well. They think they deserve a better choice. They dont have to choose between Bas