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we do. >> sarkozy gathered together his topic visor's. what this will mean is an increase in french of borrowing costs. they have to raise 290 billion euros to pay off old debt. the french government already has to pay 2.1% to bar a. that figure could increase. >> borrowing costs will rise. that is bad for france. >> but the downgrade also weakens the fire path of the eurozone's main bailout fund, which affects the credibility of the nations that packet. there were demonstrations outside the agency is in paris, calling the downgrade a declaration of war against france. >> is a very big blow to sarkozy, to his party. when hundred days from the elections, it is very bad news. >> as well as france, italy, a key country significantly downgraded tonight. austria lost its aaa rating. other european countries are set to be downgraded. the downgrade in paris was not the only bad news for the eurozone. key talks to reduce the brick debt burden have run to difficulties -- the greek debt burden have run to difficulties. greece needs a new rescue pac
we do. >> sarkozy gathered together his topic visor's. what this will mean is an increase in french of borrowing costs. they have to raise 290 billion euros to pay off old debt. the french government already has to pay 2.1% to bar a. that figure could increase. >> borrowing costs will rise. that is bad for france. >> but the downgrade also weakens the fire path of the eurozone's main bailout fund, which affects the credibility of the nations that packet. there were...
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in paris, president sarkozy is facing a tough reelection campaign. the killings may have made this unpopular war and election issue. he is suspending operations and hinting at troop withdrawals. >> the french army is not in afghanistan to be fired on by afghan soldiers. i have therefore decided to send the defense minister and the chief of staff to the armed forces to afghanistan immediately. until then, of training and combat operations by the french army are suspended. >> france is a mainstay of the nato led a mission here. it is helping to train the soldiers said they can stand alone when foreign troops leave. if france leaves early, the fight against the taliban will be all the harder. bbc news, kabul. >> for more on how difficult that fight may be, i am joined by a retired army general. thank you for coming in. i want to get to the effect of a possible french withdrawal in just a moment, but let's talk about the attack itself. do you know the extent to which forces are infiltrated by fighters from the taliban or have wrote forces? >> what you ha
in paris, president sarkozy is facing a tough reelection campaign. the killings may have made this unpopular war and election issue. he is suspending operations and hinting at troop withdrawals. >> the french army is not in afghanistan to be fired on by afghan soldiers. i have therefore decided to send the defense minister and the chief of staff to the armed forces to afghanistan immediately. until then, of training and combat operations by the french army are suspended. >> france...
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sarkozy said the proposal would be brought up at a nato meeting in brussels next week. a cruise ship operator has offered to pay passengers who were onboard the "costa concordia" that ran aground off the coast of italy two weeks ago. costa cruises offered $14,500 to 3,200 uninjured passengers as compensation for lost baggage and psychological trauma. some passengers have already refused the offer. meanwhile, the search for 16 people who are still missing resumed today. a team of divers was able to inspect an unexplored area of the ship. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to ray. >> suarez: now, the white house calls for changes in college financial aid tied to improving the affordability and value of higher education. at the university of michigan in ann arbor today, president obama said an improved educational system will help build a stronger american economy. >> this is going to be one of the most important issues that not just you face, but this entire country faces. in this economy, there is no greater predictor of individual success than a good e
sarkozy said the proposal would be brought up at a nato meeting in brussels next week. a cruise ship operator has offered to pay passengers who were onboard the "costa concordia" that ran aground off the coast of italy two weeks ago. costa cruises offered $14,500 to 3,200 uninjured passengers as compensation for lost baggage and psychological trauma. some passengers have already refused the offer. meanwhile, the search for 16 people who are still missing resumed today. a team of...
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talking in your book about the danger of deadlines in afghanistan but now we are expecting president sarkozy of france and afghan president hamid karzai to ask nato to hand over combat missions to afghan troops in 2013. that is a year earlier than the plan to withdraw. what do you think of that? >> i am surprised. i warned against deadlines because and afghan society, you simply cannot implement solutions to anything in the short time frames we're used to in the west. we do not understand how long it takes. i warned against time lines because it is much more important, i believe to do what you need to do based on the situation in the ground. when the situation in the ground is ready, then we shall be ready. if it is not ready, then we should not be dictated by artificial time lines, even if they may seem logical from the point of view of u.s. presidential candidates. >> you talk about dialogue with the taliban as a way to end the conflict. >> how the balance talking with the enemy and trying to crush the enemy? >> they talk about fight, top, build. that is a good formula. the emphasis has be
talking in your book about the danger of deadlines in afghanistan but now we are expecting president sarkozy of france and afghan president hamid karzai to ask nato to hand over combat missions to afghan troops in 2013. that is a year earlier than the plan to withdraw. what do you think of that? >> i am surprised. i warned against deadlines because and afghan society, you simply cannot implement solutions to anything in the short time frames we're used to in the west. we do not understand...
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the france -- french president nicolas sarkozy said he was opposed to placing the greek finances under direct control of the eu. gavin has a report. >> of belgium, shot down today by a general strike. factories closed -- belgium, shot -- shut down today. >> to carry on with the course, everyone will take to the streets, and that is what will really hurt. >> the leaders are writing for a summit. what we need is growth. >> we need to get really serious about the growth agenda. that means completing this income market. it means assigning -- the signing of trade deals, and it means deregulation, especially for small businesses, so they can create the jobs that we need. >> europe is hurting as countries cut their deficit. on a point lines are lengthening. the tension is evident in italy, with truck drivers blocking highways in protest at austerity plans and reforms. europe is reducing spending, even as countries, like with france today, cut their forecasts for growth. but it is unemployment that is forcing europe's leaders. in spain, over 50% of young people are without work. nearly 30% of
the france -- french president nicolas sarkozy said he was opposed to placing the greek finances under direct control of the eu. gavin has a report. >> of belgium, shot down today by a general strike. factories closed -- belgium, shot -- shut down today. >> to carry on with the course, everyone will take to the streets, and that is what will really hurt. >> the leaders are writing for a summit. what we need is growth. >> we need to get really serious about the growth...
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of the perennial right wing candidate now coming on strong, some polls showing her head of nicholas sarkozy. even in finland, they went into the eu, got rid of the markup, adopted the euro, and now we see from finland, the eu is a threat to our sovereignty. now we see these countries pulling their resources. >> we are going to have to end that bit of our discussion. time for our high notes and the low notes. >> my i know it is our colleague connie, who will go on new year's day and found out she had a letter from queen elizabeth. she got the new zealand order of merit for her work in helping new zealand earthquake victims. and many other things she had done in our broadcasting career. >> congratulations. we are all very excited about it. she is not in good health these days, and we are glad for her. adam clayton powell? >> an unlikely i know, the return of silent films. "the partisan." >> wayne madsen? >> the captain of the costa concordia who said he accidentally fell into the lifeboat. reminds me of the original titanic movie where he dressed up as a woman to get into a lifeboat. >> tim f
of the perennial right wing candidate now coming on strong, some polls showing her head of nicholas sarkozy. even in finland, they went into the eu, got rid of the markup, adopted the euro, and now we see from finland, the eu is a threat to our sovereignty. now we see these countries pulling their resources. >> we are going to have to end that bit of our discussion. time for our high notes and the low notes. >> my i know it is our colleague connie, who will go on new year's day and...
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with tensions in the eurozone not easing, angela merkel and nicolas sarkozy had their first meeting of the new year in berlin. >> the situation in the eurozone is complicated. it is tense. extremely tense, like never before in the euro zone. >> once again, greece is causing acute concern. a key element in the second rescue package was that private investors would agree to take losses. but there has been no deal, and the german chancellor warned greece today that there would be no further aid without more progress. >> the second greek rescue package must be quickly agreed. otherwise, it will not be possible to pay out further funds to greece, which we want to be able to do. we want greece to stay in the eurozone. >> the two leaders did agree today to speed up the implementation of a new pact to enforce greater budgetary discipline within the eurozone. but there were reminders too that the debt problems of countries like greece, italy and spain have not gone away. craigslist spreading use some other news now from around the world -- >> in other news from of around the world, the head of
with tensions in the eurozone not easing, angela merkel and nicolas sarkozy had their first meeting of the new year in berlin. >> the situation in the eurozone is complicated. it is tense. extremely tense, like never before in the euro zone. >> once again, greece is causing acute concern. a key element in the second rescue package was that private investors would agree to take losses. but there has been no deal, and the german chancellor warned greece today that there would be no...
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his quest to run against nicolas sarkozy may not be what it seems. from paris, we report. >> the gallant shrub, the material talent, those mesmerizing feet. that come -- the kung fu kicking, followed by the much more eccentric, no less derided philosophy. the move from football to acting was an obvious transition, and popular. eric was a huge success. just the kind of profile you would need to become the president of france. you need the backing of 500 elected officials by the end of february. it is less a bid for power and more an attempt to raise an issue in this election on which he has campaigned before, mainly, the poor quality of social housing. in this video from 2010, he takes a prospective tenant on a tour of a run down flat. the kitchen needs a bit of work, he says. the sitting room is full of light. so, he asks, are you going to take it? he seems an unlikely champion of the poor, but as a footballer, he married the gulf between highly paid players and the paying public. he is unpredictable. it is what made him a star in the first place. >>
his quest to run against nicolas sarkozy may not be what it seems. from paris, we report. >> the gallant shrub, the material talent, those mesmerizing feet. that come -- the kung fu kicking, followed by the much more eccentric, no less derided philosophy. the move from football to acting was an obvious transition, and popular. eric was a huge success. just the kind of profile you would need to become the president of france. you need the backing of 500 elected officials by the end of...
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in paris, president nicholas sarkozy called off efforts to train afghan units until security improves. >> sreenivasan: 15 french soldiers were wounded in the attack. a quarter of a million homes and businesses were in the dark today in washington state after a major winter storm knocked out the power. the storm was also causing widespread flooding as heavy snow and ice began melting. rivers in oregon spilled out of their banks, as well, and more rain was in the forecast. the orange glow of fire kept fire crews on edge outside reno, nevada. thousands of people had to flee after the fast-moving brush fire tore through the area yesterday. it reached the city outskirts overnight, destroying at least 26 homes. by today, firefighters had the blaze 50% contained. the fire was fueled by 80 mile- an-hour winds. the front steps of courthouses in a number of u.s. cities were occupied by protesters today. the rallies were aimed at a landmark u.s. supreme court decision that abolished most limits on corporate and labor spending in federal elections. in washington, about 150 people marched in front
in paris, president nicholas sarkozy called off efforts to train afghan units until security improves. >> sreenivasan: 15 french soldiers were wounded in the attack. a quarter of a million homes and businesses were in the dark today in washington state after a major winter storm knocked out the power. the storm was also causing widespread flooding as heavy snow and ice began melting. rivers in oregon spilled out of their banks, as well, and more rain was in the forecast. the orange glow...
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- i like to believe when i got off the plane yesterday, lapens daughter is apparently up there with sarkozy independent weekend polls. q. there was a story like thatt" >> whichas astonishing on some level under anything like this. where that's going to take it, one has to keep an open mind. throw in another geopolitical scandal, i believe the emu, european monetary union, couldn't happen without italy being in on the start. as weak as italy has been economically, northern italy has many parts of it at are just as comtitive as germany. so can you have an emu that involves germany and france? >> rose: the manufacturing sector? >> it's the hub of small manufacturing, italy, a lot of the luxury goods companies are based around the area surrounding milan. >> rose: through your eyes, look at the next year. >> yup. >> ro: in europ what could happen? what's likely to happen? and what would be our indication that it is happening? >> let me start-i'll state the most-- what might be regarded by your oddaience as the most outlansh. i think the most likely thing to happen is that everybody is still in i
- i like to believe when i got off the plane yesterday, lapens daughter is apparently up there with sarkozy independent weekend polls. q. there was a story like thatt" >> whichas astonishing on some level under anything like this. where that's going to take it, one has to keep an open mind. throw in another geopolitical scandal, i believe the emu, european monetary union, couldn't happen without italy being in on the start. as weak as italy has been economically, northern italy has...
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united states, we are not gointo have any legislation this year, in france, even if polan wins over sarkozy whic looks likely, they have the same view on the euro zo, many want putin out and they are not going anywhere and in china we have known the next leaders for some time so no major instability in these transitions. >> rose: and no mayan apocalypse. >> no mayan a pock lis lips and if i am wrong we won't be talking about it so that is safe. >> rose: so if you had to look at those things where history is getting better, where is that .. for example number 2 here as a risk is g zero in the middle east which is something i assume means there is no great sense of coming together on the middle east. >> >> there isn't and there is no international capacity to maintain stability but the local forces are either not paying attention or they are fighting each other. so for example, the united states pulls out of iraq, china is not going to be in there, russia is not going to be there, the euro zone is not going to be there bhorks is going to help iraq put itself together and the answer is nobody
united states, we are not gointo have any legislation this year, in france, even if polan wins over sarkozy whic looks likely, they have the same view on the euro zo, many want putin out and they are not going anywhere and in china we have known the next leaders for some time so no major instability in these transitions. >> rose: and no mayan apocalypse. >> no mayan a pock lis lips and if i am wrong we won't be talking about it so that is safe. >> rose: so if you had to look...
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president obama and president sarkozy of france and gordon brown, then the british prime minister, revealed it in public in 2009. and there were several american officials who said to me at that time that they thought that since it was revealed, the iranians would never actually use it. they would basically keep it empty. well that turned out not to be the case. they've begun to install centrifuges that can hold about 3,000. they've enriched uranium before, of course, margaret, but this plant is deep under a mountain on a iranian revolutionary guard base and surrounded by anti-aircraft weapons so it's much more secure than anything else they have built that would make it much harder for any military action to take it out. >> warner: what are people at the pentagon saying about this? how alarming do they find this news? >> this is alarming to some because as david said, it makes the military action much harder. today at' pentagon, you know, the message was one that this is not the point of no return for iran. mr. panetta over the weekend said they have not yet made the decision to make a bom
president obama and president sarkozy of france and gordon brown, then the british prime minister, revealed it in public in 2009. and there were several american officials who said to me at that time that they thought that since it was revealed, the iranians would never actually use it. they would basically keep it empty. well that turned out not to be the case. they've begun to install centrifuges that can hold about 3,000. they've enriched uranium before, of course, margaret, but this plant...