state department faces them all put questions over the seizure of russian diplomatic property. warble diplomatic protocol i do you know where i don't know if you all want to fly today or what but i remember. russia's planned military drills and other routes calls up for among western politicians to whether there's any basis to the widespread panic. and honesty international accuses bahrain of mass torture and a crackdown against its government's critics but human rights group also blames the u.s. and the u.k. for ignoring the problem. is a darting international broadcasting to you live from the russian capital i'm lucky aaron good to have you with us out the u.s. state department has been facing a grilling over this seizure of the russian consulate in san francisco as it appears our t.v. is becoming synonymous with uncomfortable questions of during the media briefings. more people writing programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those properties searched because there was a concern that t

state department said the measure came in response to moscow ordering the u.s. to reduce its diplomatic personnel in russia russian president vladimir putin has stated that he has taken legal measures to fight the force closures ordering the filing of a lawsuit still remains unclear where this will all lead and how these latest tensions will affect diplomatic ties between the two countries. despite the diplomatic fallout the russian president says the u.s. and russia will not stop economic cooperation that they may appear to also jokes that the current situation is because the u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson simply landed himself in a bad crowd but you smothered. despite all our current diplomatic differences we continue to have contacts with american firms vast energy companies such as exxon mobil to which rex tillerson used to head up we also gave to listen a medal when you he seems to have ended up in a bad company and is headed in the wrong direction but i hope that the cooperation and friendship will lead him back on the right path. a political commen

state department said the measure came in response to moscow ordering the u.s. to reduce its diplomatic personnel in russia russian president vladimir putin has stated that he has taken legal measures to fight the force closures ordering the filing of a lawsuit still remains unclear where this will all lead and how these latest tensions will affect diplomatic ties between the two countries. well earlier this week vladimir putin said that russia will take the u.s. to court over the situation the state department responded to the. sure our american counterparts didn't let russia use its property it's a violation of our property rights i will tell the foreign ministry to go to court see how well the highly praised she dishes system in the us works welcome to the american legal system mr putin has apparently met the legal system that in the united states. is between moscow and washington are up for discussion and not. with russia's new envoy to the un you can watch the full interview throughout the day here on out international president he was campaigning in the sh

state department facing a barrage of questions from journalists over the moon. those. horrible diplomatic protocol you know what i don't know if you are working for today or what but i think. russia's military drills in bellerive scores uproar among western politicians with some saying moscow is trying to increase its troop presence there we take a closer look at those claims and also to rights group amnesty international releases a new report document a deadly bahraini crackdown and government critics it accuses britain and us of turning a blind eye to be a big since. the welcome comes to life from moscow you're watching international. now the u.s. state department has been facing a grilling over the seizure of the russian consulate in san francisco and even accuse journalists of sounding too much like. people do that in programs are so what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those property searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would

looks at what else was said at that state department briefing. u.s. department of state spokesperson heather nauert was grayle by reporters who focused on the seizure of russian diplomatic buildings last week the u.s. state department ordered the closures of the russian consulate in san francisco a trade mission complex in washington and a trade office in new york us security services subsequently searched the buildings and denied all access to the spokesperson heather nauert characterized it quite lightly calling it a tour which immediately provoked a backlash from journalists russian officials were invited to come along with us as we toured those facilities to get to you so you see things like you walk in and say you know. this is it was this is it this is a very serious activity it was a very serious damage to me and if i use the word tool or and that seemed to light fitting in. the activity that took place then pardon me for that the russian foreign ministry slammed this move as an illegal invasion it's spokesperson even said that she views the u.

state department ordered to shut down the washington in san francisco and also to mission atic says in washington and new york here's more from maria's a harbors statement on that. what the u.s. state department calls inspections are in fact the legal seizure of russian diplomatic premises including searches from basement attics would like to emphasize the buildings that are the property of all government were not just sealed but seized plainclothes american officials are in the building and aren't policeman are guarding the primitives this raises the question does washington consider us to have the same right to inspect the buildings of the u.s. diplomatic and consular missions in russia in the meantime at the eastern economic forum in vladivostok the russian president said there are serious issues with this diplomatic war but he thinks russia and the u.s. can still keep up the trade and economic ties and as an example he gave excellent mobile the all giant which is rex tillerson his previous job which is much. despite all our current diplomatic differences we continue to have contact

state department facing up questions from journalists over the. diplomatic protocol you know what i don't know if you are one. of the worst diplomatic periods the country. the world story. in the war weary. after three years of brutal siege on a. situation. with germany's general election just over a fortnight away speaks to the country's foreign minister take stock of the campaign race. nine pm here this friday night your with our to international you know noni our top story this hour the u.s. state department has been facing a grilling over the closure of the russian consulate in san francisco even accuse journalists of sounding too much like artie. people writing programs are so what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that russian property or were those properties searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would be like a different issue i'm just not going to get into that let's let on this let's move on to something else here in russia or any other count

state department facing a barrage of questions from journalists over the. horrible diplomatic protocol and i don't know if you are working today or what but i. knew ambassador to the u.s. presence his credentials amid one of the worst diplomatic periods that countries face. aid convoy rhymes in the war weary syrian city of. three years of brutal islamic states. the situation there. with germany's general election just over a fortnight away speaks to the country's foreign minister who takes stock of the campaign rates. twenty four hour news live from russia's capital city this is our to international a pleasure to have your company i'm going to nail our top story the u.s. state department has been facing a grilling over the closure of the russian consulate in san francisco even accused journalists of son being too much like r.t. . that in programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those property searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intellige

state department faces them all good questions over the seizure of russian diplomatic property. releases a. horrible diplomatic protocol you know what i don't know if you are working for today or what but i mumble mumble i'm just not going to get out about it let's just say let's move on to something else the. russians plan the military drills in bellerose cause the uproar among western politicians will occur whether there's any basis to the widespread panic. and honesty internationally accuses bahrain of mass torture and a crackdown against its government's critics the human rights group also blames the u.s. and u.k. for ignoring the problem. ten i am here in the russian capital and you're watching r.t. international with me and karen good to have you with us. the u.s. state department has been facing a grilling over the seizure of the russian consulate in san francisco as it appears our t.v. is becoming synonymous with uncomfortable questions during its media briefings. this is the work of the writing programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you

state department correspondent atika haters in washington d.c. patty q-tip business isn't it what's going on. it is such a strange mystery that really investigators say they still haven't figured out and that's why the u.s. state department says they're taking this step not because they're blaming cuba for what they're calling this health attack they say that they haven't ruled out that a third party is responsible for targeting their diplomats but they say they're taking this step because they're trying to make sure as many americans stay safe as possible so as of right now all nonessential personnel have been told to leave the cuban. embassy and their homes their bring their families there all back headed back to the united states you know this is such a strange set of circumstances because in one case there was one diplomat who was in a hotel in havana and said well he was in his bed he heard this really annoying greeting homme and he stepped away just two feet wasn't there went back to his bed but right there again other diplomats that they d

state department faces them or could questions over the seizure of the russian diplomatic property. horrible diplomatic protocol you know what i don't know if you are working for today or what. russia's plans military drills in belarus cause the uproar among western politicians will occur whether there is a need based to the widespread panic. and honesty international accuses bahrain of mass torture and a crackdown against its government's critics the human rights group also blames the u.s. and u.k. for ignoring the problem. hello there is nine am here in the russian capital and you're watching arsing international with me thank you allan good to have you with us. the u.s. state department has been facing some tough questions over the seizure of the russian consulate in san francisco artie's similar con picks up the story. oracle writing programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those properties searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would

state department had this to say. we would like that relationship to improve we don't want to continue this kind of diplomatic tit for tat people in the united states need to get over this russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being. by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has wanted friendly relations has wanted the u.s. as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of branch that i think russia has been holding out for us entering their property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to end i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate. water levels are rising on the coast of the u.s. state of florida where it will hit the mainland it's expected to pick up strength as it moves away from cuba towards florida keys according to the u.s. national hurricane center is strongest atlantic storm on record it's killed at least twenty five p

state department or spokes person had to know what faced a barrage of russia related questions after she referred to the searches simply as quote a tour of the facilities involving questioned she suggested some of those present sounded like they were working for this channel. it's normal that in programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those property searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would be like a different issue i'm just not going to get and i don't let it lead in this i'm so let's move on to something else here in russia or any other country u.s. missions that. they cheated had been searched by the host. governments you know what i don't know if you are working for r.t. today or what but i think. just the latest development of the ongoing diplomatic spat and the u.s. ordered russia to close three diplomatic premises in forty eight hours immediately offered to fiction u.s. offices at the san francisco consulate and trade missions i

state department responded to that as well. are you sure our american counterparts didn't let russia use its privacy it's a violation of property rights i will tell the foreign ministry to go to cool to see how well the highly praised she dishes system in the us were people in the united states need to get over this anti russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being. by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has want to friendly relations has wanted the us as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of brands that i think russia's been holding out for us entering that property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to and i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate what are the weekly here analogy international lots of stories waiting for you in just a moment here on the program including what a rough week it's been for. the on the campaign t

russia relations meanwhile the u.s. state department spokesperson had a newer face up. of russia related questions after she referred to the search as simply as a tour of the facilities. that in programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those property searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would be like a different issue i'm just not going to get into that let it lead in this i'm so let's move on to something else here in russia or any other country where u.s. missions that have been deleted have been searched by the host. governments you know what i don't know if you are working for r.t. today or what but i think. in the latest development in their ongoing diplomatic spat the u.s. ordered russia to close three diplomatic premises in forty eight hours immediately after the eviction u.s. offices of the san francisco consulate and trade missions in both new york and washington in response to a seizure and so it was a property of

state department had this to say. we would like that's relationship to improve we don't want to continue this kind of diplomatic tit for tat people in the united states need to get over this russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being ginned. by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has wanted friendly relations has wanted the u.s. as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of branch that i think russia has been holding out for us entering that property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to end i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate this is on the international court of pasta and on sunday morning here well booed pelted with tomatoes it's been a tough week for the german chancellor out on the campaign trail that story coming your way shortly. well. when the. project. joining us here on this sunday the german chancellor

works are two days after portends remarks the u.s. state department had this to say. we would like that's relationship to improve we don't want to continue this kind of diplomatic tit for tat people in the united states need to get over this anti russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being ginned up. by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has want to friendly relations has wanted the u.s. as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of branch that i think russia has been holding out for us entering that property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to and i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate. hurricane earl has slammed into the state of florida bringing storm surges in sustained winds of one hundred eighty miles per hour and the eye of the storm made landfall on the southwest coast bringing down power lines and turning roads into rivers it is now moving up the coastline

works two days after putin's remarks the u.s. state department had this to say. we would like that's relationship to improve we don't want to continue this kind of diplomatic tit for tat people in the united states need to get over this anti russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being ginned. up by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has want to friendly relations has wanted the u.s. as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of branch that i think russia has been holding out for us entering that property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to and i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate. switching gears now hurricane erma has slammed into the southern coast of florida bringing storm surges and sustained winds of one hundred eighty kilometers per hour i mean these are pictures from the city of naples which is near the eye of the storm entire roads have been turned i

state department that's according to russia's foreign ministry staff were blocked from accessing the buildings of russia's consulate in san francisco and trade mission in washington this video you can see now is from inside the trade missions premises minutes before it was closed down as you can say pretty much cleared out there and to shelves and corridors the diplomatic staff were given very short notice to do all this and they were given just thirty six hours to clear out the site. the searches in san francisco were conducted not only on the premises of the diplomatic site but also in the apartments of staff members and their families or sco slam the move was a deeply hostile act aimed at undermining u.s. russian relations with more on that is artie's nigeria today. what we do have is a number of videos to show the facility in san francisco when the inspection took place and you can see from one of the videos that the security officials were actually searching the apartments for the residence still in there the trade facility in washington is also being searched and the head of th

on orders from the state department the russian foreign ministry has slammed the move as a violation of international law and for its part the u.s. state department claims the inspections are needed to quote secure and protect facilities and to guarantee to the russian side has failed casted the buildings well the foreign ministry has persevered over the operation with the ministry spokeswoman and locking it. a true triumph of democracy in one would air from the russian consulate in san francisco security agents using a ladder to inspect the ceiling inside the building searches and being conducted not only on the premises over the diplomatic side but also in the apartment of staff members and their families and in another video a security official is seen searching the apartments with some residents still inside. of. the. bomb. in compliance with washington's demand the sound francisco town stopped functioning that's now been confirmed by russia's consul there meanwhile the u.s. state department is also leading a search operation in russia's now closed trade mission in washington d.c

state department had this to say we would like that relationship to improve we don't want to continue this kind of diplomatic tit for tat people in the united states need to get over this and russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being . by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has want to friendly relations has wanted the u.s. as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of brands that i think russia's been holding out for some time on us entering their property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to and i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate it's been a rough week a. campaign trail more on that story after this short break. in case you're new to the game this is how it works now the economy is built around corporations corporations run washington the washington post media the media over voters elected to businessman to run this country business equals power you must it's not business as

state department had to say this to say. we would like that relationship to improve we don't want to continue this kind of diplomatic tit for tat people in the united states need to get over this russia hysteria and that's what it is that's being ginned up. by the media here and americans need to call for more friendly and constructive relations with russia it's my firm opinion that russia all along has want to friendly relations has wanted the u.s. as a partner and there's no reason that we should reject that all of branch that i think russia has been holding out for us entering their property was a violation of the vienna conventions. and i don't know where it's going to and i do get the sense from russia that they do not want to escalate. a lot of levels are rising on the coast of the state of florida where he will hit the u.s. mainland it's expected to pick up strength as it moves away from cuba. as i have started to move slowly away from the florida keys heading north with winds were in one hundred thirty miles per hour

state department spokesperson faced a barrage of questions after she referred to the surgeons as a tour of the facilities. this is normal writing programs are sorry what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those properties searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would be like a different issue i'm just not going to get and i don't let it lead in this i'm so let's move on to something else here in russia or any other country where u.s. missions that had been a d.j. did have been searched by the host. governments you know what i don't know if you are working for r.t. today or what but i think you might remember model number well at the start of this month the us ordered russia to close three diplomatic premises with just forty eight hours notice immediately after the eviction officers searched the san francisco consulate and a trade missions in new york and washington in response president vladimir putin ordered the foreign ministry to take legal action. bec

state department also led a search of russia has now closed trade mission in washington. from accessing the building after two pm local time the head of the russian trade mission alexander told journalists he considers the searches a takeover which are in violation of international law. we are witnessing an example of mandolin in international relations it's an illegal takeover russian brode we haven't been expecting since you've wanted gas we don't. two pm local time the u.s. doesn't think we have to comanche community anymore. a spokeswoman for the russian foreign ministry has slammed the search as a diabolical. illegal and pointless of the u.s. state department says the searchers are legal claiming diplomatic immunity is revoked following any closure our the vienna convention state immunity remains in place until diplomatic staff leave the country vienna convention on diplomatic relations article twenty two point one the premises of the mission shall be inviolable the agents of the receiving states may not enter them except with the consent of the head of the mission.

only orders from the state department the russian foreign ministry has slammed the move as a violation of international law for its part the u.s. state department claims the inspections on needed to quote secure and protect facilities and to guarantee that the russian side has fake hated the buildings. the foreign ministry is now posting videos all of the operation with the ministry spokeswoman mocking it as a true triumph of democracy in one video from the russian consulate in san francisco security agents are using a ladder to inspect the ceiling inside the building so much is being conducted not only on the premises of diplomatic side but also in the apartments of staff members and their families and in another video a security official is seen searching the apartments with some residents still inside. her. daughter moved. to. florida. but. the u.s. state department is also leading a search operation into russia's now closed trade mission in washington d.c. style four blocks from accessing the building starting from two pm local time the head of the russian trade mission alexander s

state department also let us know of russia's now closed trade mission in washington d.c. staff were blocked from assets in the building from two pm local time the head of the russian a trade mission alexander started they told journalists he considers the searchers a takeover which are in violation of international law. we are witnessing an example of vandalism in international relations it's an illegal takeover of russian brode we haven't been expecting such an unwanted guests and we don't welcome them to pm local time the u.s. doesn't think we have to comanche community anymore. a spokeswoman for the russian foreign ministry house as a quote diabolical. illegal and pointless at the u.s. state department says the searches are legal claiming diplomatic immunity is revoked following any closure however the vienna convention states immunity remains in place until diplomatic staff leave the country vienna convention on diplomatic relations article twenty two point one the premises of the mission shall be inviolable the agents of the receiving states may not enter them except

state department says the searches are legal claiming diplomatic immunity is revoked following any closure however the vienna convention states immunity remains in place until diplomatic self leave the country vienna convention on diplomatic relations article twenty two point one the premises of the mission shall be inviolable the agents of the receiving states may not enter them except with the consent of the head of the mission. article thirty nine point two when the functions of a person enjoying privileges and immunities have come to an end such privileges and immunities shall normally cease at the moment when he leaves the country saying international is down very clearly the one hundred sixty one vienna convention of to plastic relations says that any diplomatic affiliated premises no one country. and any incursion on that territory is therefore seen as an attack on the country that is hosting that diplomatic mission so this is breach of all international law that there is some sort of meaningless parade of power by raising america the big issue here is now that this creates a bad pr

in san francisco and washington was shut down in the state department has. been all refused the week islamic state leaves behind a booby trapped ghost town after it's driven out of. the we bring you an exclusive report. i said joining us my name is neil harvey watching the weekly here on. tensions on the north korean peninsula ratcheting up and washington looks in no mood to calm the situation with the u.s. defense secretary jim mantis promising a massive military response on north korea should it threaten america. we have many military options and the president wanted to be briefed on each one of them any threat to the united states or territories including. or allies will be met with a massive military response the response both objective and overwhelming the u.s. defense secretary made the statement of the president met with his military officials to discuss the situation over the korean peninsula it all comes after north korean state television announced the country had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb other non-sport was made after an earthquake meas

state department says the searches are legal claiming diplomatic immunity is revoked following any closure however the vienna convention states immunity remains in place in told to promote expel for leave the country vienna convention on diplomatic relations article twenty two point one the premises of the mission shall be inviolable the agents of the receiving states may not enter them except with the consent of the head of the mission. article thirty nine point two when the functions of a person enjoying privileges and immunities have come to an end such privileges and immunities shall normally cease at the moment when he leaves the country think international down very clearly the one nine hundred sixty one fianna convention of to class relations says that any diplomatic affiliated premises no one country. and any incursion on that territory is their forces an attack on the country that is hosting that. diplomatic mission so this is breach of international law but there is some sort of meaningless parade of power by raising america the big issue here is now that this creates a bad prece

state department for their part has defended his comments saying that it's simply the only way to communicate with the north korean leader exacerbating the president spoke to him to kim jong un in a language that secretary tillerson has said and said this morning. and the kind of language that kim jong un will understand but clearly america really has no plans of changing their tactics despite the fact that all of their aggressive rhetoric and saying that talking will not work and attacking north korea has only lead to further threats from north korea and more missile tests but washington seems unwilling to change their plan of action pushing the whole world closer to the edge of war meanwhile south korea has conducted a snap military drill as a response to pyongyang's nuclear test according to the south korean military the drill simulated a strike on the north's nuclear testing site missiles fired from the grab and from fighter planes reportedly hit their intended targets in the sea of japan. ok we spoke to gregory from the advisory board of the korea policy institute and sam yoon from the c

state department staff were blocked from accessing the building starting from two pm local time u.s. state department is in charge. the search head of the russian trade mission alexander stubb nick told journalists he considers the searches at the compound. as a takeover in violation of international. we are witnessing an example of vandalism you need international relations it's an illegal take on russian ground we haven't been expecting so she wanted gas. of them two pm local time the u.s. doesn't think we have to do magic immunity and you may. well minutes before the closure artie's what the video agency managed to film inside the premises in this is what they saw as you can see pretty much everything has been cleared away just empty shelves and empty corridors the diplomatic staff were given very short notice but they managed to clear out the site in under thirty six hours. state department officials are also poised to search the russian consulate in san francisco that includes flats of the diplomats which were located inside earlier on saturday russia summoned the deputy chief o

state department facing a barrage of questions from journalists over the. horrible diplomatic protocol you know what i don't know if you are working today or what but i think. also ahead this hour russia's new. credentials. i mean. the face. last convoy arrives in the war weary syrian city of. mixed state. and. the situation. with germany's general election just a fortnight away speaks to the country's foreign minister who takes. a break. live from moscow to the world vis international my names you know me a welcome to the program our top story this hour the u.s. state department has been facing a grilling over the closure of the russian consulate in san francisco even accuse journalists of sounding too much like artie. that in programs are what's your name let's move on move on to something else if you still consider that sovereign russian property or were those properties searched because there was a concern that they were being used for intelligence purposes which would be like a different issue i'm just not going to get into that let's let this let's mo