Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Obama sets out vision to address "pervasive unease"

The world stands at "a crossroads between war and peace", according to the American President Barack Obama.

In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Mr Obama spoke of the progress made since the UN's founding.

But he also addressed the multiple crises which are challenging the world leaders assembled in New York. 

IN: "There is...
OUT: …global forces"
DUR: 18 seconds


ALT: United States President Barack Obama has hit out at Russia over its role in Ukraine.

The US leader highlighted what he characterised as Russian aggression and bullying, during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. 

He said that Moscow should follow a path of diplomacy and peace, or face continued sanctions. 

IN: "We will...
OUT: …own decisions"
DUR: 22 seconds


ADD: He called for a "broader effort" to combat the Ebola outbreak, which is ravaging parts of Africa.

IN: "It's easy…
OUT: …long term"
DUR: 19 seconds


ADD: Mr Obama also urged a diplomatic resolution to the Iran nuclear issue, calling on the Iranian government to take what he called an "historic opportunity".

IN: "My message...
OUT: …is peaceful"
DUR: 18 seconds


ALT: US President Barack Obama has outlined a broad-ranging approach to the danger of violent extremism, calling for humanity to unite in the face of the threat.   

A large portion of his speech to the UN General Assembly was devoted to the issue.

In it, the American leader said that the group the US calls ISIL must be destroyed. 

IN: "No God...
OUT: …of force"
DUR: 20 seconds


ADD: But Mr Obama said that the extremist threat is not just a security challenge.

He called for the world as a whole - and Muslim communities in particular - to reject extremist ideology.

IN: "There should...
OUT: "…violent ideology"
DUR: 22 seconds