Australia calls up 3000 military reservists to help deal with the devastating wildfires as the blaze is light up the sky forecasters would have moved scorching temperatures reaching 45. 00 degrees celsius and high winds that could push the inferno closer to populated areas. Was. The am. Im Helena Humphrey thanks for joining us the american as strike that killed a wrong top military commander and an Iraqi Militia leader has fox a storm of rage in baghdad thousands of people have been chanting slogans including death to america as they marched in a funeral procession for the victims of the attack or the region is now on edge and iran says that it will retaliate. Thousands of mourners filled the street in baghdad iraqis the 1st to hold funeral possessions for the 5 iraqis and 5 iranians killed by a u. S. Air strike on friday many are dressed in black waving iraqi flags and militia members are out in force showing their loyalty to the 2 key figures killed in fridays attack iraqs. Deputy commander of an iranian backed coalition of militias and general qassam so money the head of irans elite military unit and the countrys number 2 man rainey and president Hassan Rouhani visited the family of so many sharing harsh words for the u. S. We know nothing and the americans are not aware of the big mistake theyve made. They will face the consequences of their crime not only today but also in the coming years. So money was the mastermind behind irans military engagement in the middle east for the last 2 decades he was a close ally of irans supreme leader. As u. S. President donald trump says the air strike was necessary to prevent an imminent attack on americans. We took action leslye to stop a war we did not take action to start a war i have deep respect for the iranian people they are a remarkable people with an incredible heritage an unlimited potential we do not seek regime change however the Iranian Regime to aggression in the region including the use of proxy fighters to destabilize its neighbors must stand in my stead now. So money is blamed for attacks that killed thousands of people across the region but many in iran say his death amounts to a declaration of war. As angry militia members in iraq and iran swear vengeance for the death of their leaders the u. S. Is advise ing all of its citizens in iraq to leave immediately. Well lets bring in our political and i straight show reserves shes with me in the studio shes a fellow at the rabbit bosche Foundation Good to see you rachel now 1st attack iran in washington of course theyve accused the other of being the aggressor of course iran saying that the u. S. President donald trump has crossed the line here in this action a little perspective from you ease this u. S. Action unprecedented so donald trump has a history of making surprising actions right he bombed syria after he took office he recently killed isis leader barker out of a diety but i think whats surprising here is just the escalation i mean this would really be like iran taking out the u. S. Secretary of defense or the u. S. Joint chiefs of staff so i think in terms of what this means for the region for the middle east region and what it means geo politically it is unprecedented absolutely i think its a really important point to make you know the u. S. Says that this action was to prevent further radian attack plans i think a lot of people who want to be wanting to know i mean do we have concrete evidence all of those attack plans well as always it depends on who you ask u. S. Officials have said this was a defensive Decisive Action donald trump said they took this action to stop a war not start a war and then it saved american lives but i think given those claims and given the gravity of the decision that was made congress especially and the u. S. Public or are going to want to see evidence of that and they deserve evidence of that is there a strategy at work a does seem like a very serious escalation do you think that President Trump would have carried it out if he was not away coldness and all of the potential consequences so i think its pretty hard to discern a trump. For the middle east i mean obviously pushing back against iran countering iranian influence supporting u. S. Allies saudi arabia and israel is the mainstay of that strategy but beyond that were not quite sure exactly if hes aware of what the long term consequences mean for this i think given the recklessness of the trumpet ministration in the past and the fact that he has made so many last minute seemingly unsought out decisions its really questionable about whether or not President Trump has fully thought through the potential repercussions of this action which i do want to ask you do you think this is electioneering well who knows i mean i think that you know you take a look at trumps tweet that he made after after the strike right it was just an American Flag so he is going to use this to push a very proamerican message of prou. S. Power message and to drum up support amongst his base right rachel rizzo thanks a lot for coming in and joining us now is taken out of the other stories making news around the wall that this hour indonesian authorities have been delivering supplies by helicopter to waterlogged regions following floods that left at least 53 people dead in the jakarta Capital Region to wrench will raise the stones on the least deadly flash floods and landslides tens of thousands of people are still unable to return to their homes. Protesters have clashed with police in the chilean capital santiago it was the 1st demonstration of the year against the government of the bastille yet or 26. 00 people have died in violence that began in october over an increase in subway fare. At least 7 people are dead after a hotel collapsed in cambodia about 18 people have been rescued from the rubble the search is continuing but other survivors the hotel came down during Construction Companies building industry has been booming of late but it is plagued by safety problems. Thousands of teachers have rallied in hong kong in support of colleagues arrested or disciplined in the prodemocracy protests their union accused the government of targeting teachers for attending rallies and speaking out on social media the Education Ministry denies this. Will stray dia has called up 3000 military reservists as Emergency Services brace for what is expected to be one of the hottest days since those devastating bushfires 1st broke out now more than 200 blazes are burning across the heavily populated states of victoria and new south wales. Australias worst bushfire season on record looks set to become a whole lot worse saturday brought even hotter temperatures and more strong winds to much of the country fanning hundreds of blazes already burning out of control. So i was going to a very long afternoon a very long evening and as that southerly approaches its going to be gusty so its going to be a good sublease going to be a volatile solid soberly with when strengths are expected to be up to 80 kilometers or more gusting along a coastal strip. More than 100000 people were told to leave their homes across 3 states while there was still a chance to get away not everyone managed. On Kangaroo Island 2 people died as their car was overtaken by a blaze that broke containment lines a stratus Prime Minister says the fire crisis has reached a new level and has ordered 3000 Army Reservists to help the sky all of the force is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that we must move forward 1st as a commonwealth particularly with the work of our Defense Forces and then integrate with the local operations that are in place in those local communities. The announcement comes after weeks of intense and politically bruising criticism for the Prime Minister has so far insisted that managing the fires was a matter for individual states and Rural Fire Services alone Fire Services that have been stretched to the limit. The Australian Navy has also been deployed to help with the evacuation of fire affected coastal areas. These people were the 1st to be rescued from in the state of victoria where a mega blaze forced 4000 people to flee to the waterfront on new years eve. Many of them are still trapped in the town waiting for rescue as smoke from the fire is once again 10 day and tonight. A judge in the u. K. Has ruled that veganism qualifies as a protective philosophical belief fund a british law paving the way for the can still sue their employers if they feel that they have been the target of discrimination or case involves a londoner shorty cash in the china who claims that he was fired from his job at a charity because the street at periods to have a good lifestyle rejecting all consumption of animal products Charity Night this saying that he was fired for gross misconduct cases still pending with the judges recognition of beacon islam as a protected belief theres a foot in british law. Now in the wake of that american air strike the u. S. Mens soccer team has pulled out of a training visit 2 cats are the gulf state has close ties with neighboring iran the team had planed planned a 20 day winter Training Camp in doha to get ready for this years slate of matches the said in a statement that quote the developing situation in the region has led to a postponement of their plans. Nice to he misspoke sound effects on 2 female athletes who hit new heights last year Megan Rapinoe led the United States to the world cup title while americans my bios broke the world record for the most well championship medals in gymnastics now for both piles of rock and i sporting success has the come a platform to raise social issues. She was the star of the show at the womens world cup making rypien 0 claim to her 2nd title and during the celebrations all eyes were on her repeating no use the publicity to spread her message. Its our responsibility to make this world a better place threepio has become an iconic but controversial figure she rejected the possibility of a white house reception juta her views on President Donald Trump and she has accused fever of not taking womens football seriously its a huge prize money discrepancies with mens football at the World Cup Final fans in the stadium made their support for rypien oakley. Was pretty special to that time transcending. Outside. Soccer stadium like something bigger samoan biles is another female athlete who had a stellar 2019 after becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time as opposed to glory was filled with pain her mother was a drug addict and files was raised by her grandparents who still accompany her to every event. Files was also one of more than 250 athletes abused by usa gymnastics dr larry nasser she condemned the organization you had one job you literally had one job anybody to protect. Files says much has changed for female athletes but there is still a long way to go she has previously said we live in exciting times for women in sports so many fantastic female athletes are gradually getting the recognition they deserve but we definitely. Need to do more to make sure that there is really equality in sports. Simone biles and Megan Rapinoe 2 athletes who refuse to put their beliefs to one side. Yes or a few male athletes over so much more than that and in 2020 theyll continue to fight for what they believe in. Inspiring women are mind an hour of the top story that were following for you tens of thousands of people taking part in a funeral procession in baghdad for the iranian a general thrust of the money who was killed in an american to strike to iran has found growth that. 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