Hello im terry martin good to have you with us lawmakers in the u. S. Congress have moved to block president all trumps order to withdraw all u. S. Troops from germany its a rare instance of the democratic and republican parties working together to pass legislation the final version of the annual defense bill which still needs to be voted on voices support for the continued presence of u. S. Forces in germany and it would require an Impact Assessment before any troops are removed in july the pentagon announced it would withdraw about a 3rd of the 36000 u. S. Troops based here. While Stefan Simmons is standing by for us in washington how likely is it that u. S. Troops will not be drop withdrawn from germany no. I think the likelihood just increased actually it is very likely that there wont be any with you all at least not under the reigns of this administration of the triumvirate ministration as you pointed out the budget defense budget. Which is 4500 pages that is a double whopper theyre. Saying that they 1st Want Congress senate and. House of representatives want to hear from the defense secretary in a report about if this really makes sense if this is not harming National Security and only after this report comes in and only then congress will give its ok or not and no more than 120. 00 days after this report arrives is any troop reduction possible and now you do the math this administration and donald trump as president of the United States will be 50 more days in power and then it will be joe biden and his administration and there is the expectation by many many experience and most observers see and by anybody in washington d. C. Political washington d. C. That he will revoke this this plan to pull or pull american troops out of germany ok this is a massive bill it contains lots of data and lots of steps that donald trump may or may not approve of could he be to this bill. Yeah actually already said he will veto this bill but not for that reason not because congress is putting another obstacle for his plans to reduce troops out of germany or out of europe in front of him he wants to veto is because he wants to have a law in this package which has nothing to do with military budgets at all which regulates Online Platforms like Twitter Facebook google and so on because the president feels that they need to be now head liable for full want for treating him and conservative issues unfairly and this is why he threatened to veto this bill 7 things thanks very much for filling us in there that was our correspondent stephanie statements in washington. Sigel acknowledge some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world today in peru at least one person has been killed during protests by farm workers demanding better wages and working conditions for testers blocked highways and clashed with police attempting to disperse them Cultural Workers have been on strike since monday protests have spread northwards to regions known for growing grapes tangerines in blue. Bangladesh has started moving revenge of refugees to a new offshore camp around 1600. 00 muslims who had fled myanmar sailed aboard navy ships to the island which was previously uninhabited un says the refugees should decide freely whether to relocate there bangladesh currently hosts more than a 1000000 richenda mostly in overcrowded refugee camps. Israel is urging its citizens to avoid travel to the gulf region saying that iran may be planning to attack israeli targets reviser e comes a week after irans Top Nuclear Scientist was killed in an ambush outside tehran iran has blamed israel for the attack and vowed retaliation. 5. World leaders have been holding a special session of the Un General Assembly focusing on coded 19 it coincides with the release of a u. N. Study according to the u. N. Findings 10 years from now more than 1000000000 people could be living in extreme poverty due to the long term effects of the pandemic. Well as many countries around the world remain in crisis mode china boasts a steady record of success in curbing covert 19 authorities there reported less than 20 new cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours thats according to local media node new deaths were reported on thursday more now on why china is reporting such low coronavirus figures across the board. In china signs of the coronavirus pandemic are hardly noticeable Authorities Say there are only a couple 100 active cases and next to no new delhi consents. We have no evidence right now that the situation in china is anything other than extremely low levels all over the virus with a very aggressive response to any. Surges at all and at the moment some individuals test positive the authorities react by doing mass testing in the area thats why recently in the part city of tianjin 2300000 inhabitants were tested before that nearly 5000000 in cash card and in the city of qingdao Authorities Say more than 10000000 people were tested in just a few days. Its a big effort and in the end a few dozen people are found who test positive and are immediately isolated furthermore china has strict entry rules foreigners can only enter an exceptional cases and anyone who does must get tested and cornered for 14 days. Beijings head of epidemiology says the priorities for curbing the coronavirus are clear kanye. Fighting the pandemic is like a war you have to be quick he fights everyone bands together you can be strong and women and that sense the right strategy and strong leadership and help. Kalyani than involved. Everyone is required to download a state sponsored health app only those who show a green light can enter many places authority. Not forthcoming about how accurate the apps are hong kong at the t. V. Ologist bank collings has china can use tactics not easily used elsewhere. And is very clear what the cause was of the test in Mainland China a positive case isolates it the house of contacts a quarantine everythings done very very strictly and that brings an end to transmission now force people to stay at home if theyre in isolation or quarantine they wont it will be a recommendation it will be an order for chinese authorities every positive coronavirus case is one too many they react quickly and everyone is expected or rather required to cooperate. So you look at some of the other developments in the corona virus pandemic joe biden says hell ask americans to wear masks for 100. 00 days once he becomes u. S. President United States says more than 20 percent of global cases despite having less than 5 percent of the worlds population the south korean capital seoul is imposing a 9 pm curfew on most establishment thats after the city reported nearly 300. 00 new cases of the virus in one day and germany has reported more than 23000 new corona virus infections thats one of the highest rates in europe just after russia and italy Germanys Health minister is calling for additional restrictions where infection rates are highest and that would put a damper on an already muted Holiday Season here in germany a new polls shows that the publics view of government restrictions for christmas and new years d. W. Hits the streets of berlin for a follow up from city dwellers facing a long gray winter ahead. Germany is a month into a partial lockdown that hasnt managed to significantly reduce coby 19 infections and was a Record Number of their some thursday to countries gearing up for a low key christmas and new years eve. According to a new study a quarter of germans think there is trick sions being taken by the government go too far but over half of them think that they are appropriate a 5th would welcome even tougher measures. Despite plateau infection rates most state authorities to plan on losing restrictions for the Festive Season to a low chairmans together with up to 10 family members to news hes being met with caution half of germans welcome to christmas measures but only a 3rd of them approve of the relaxing of restrictions for new years eve in berlin the 7 day incidence rate is too high so authorities there have already announced there will be no easing of restrictions and while most people understand not everyone is happy about it. On the one hand i find it right on the other i dont think its feasible because christmas is a very important celebration for people so i dont think theyll stick to the rules at least not in the way the atai teas would like but im skeptical of a new script. But i dont think christmas is so important. I have taken part in the festival telescope most 20 years its also really nicely but its difficult. This is the spirit its probably necessary but difficult its in the name of family celebrations and 5 adults is not a lot for a family it will be hard to implement and only a few people will stick to do is take janelle snowden. A vaccine may be inside soon but for now the long and hard winter predicted by Angela Merkel is unfolding. Shares in several operators of nosedived after Warner Brothers said it would debut all of its films next year both in cinemas and on its new streaming service on the same day the movie studio has been looking to boost its h. B. O. Max service which has been struggling to compete with the likes of netflix but its also said its concerned about the effects of pandemic restrictions on the number of cinema tickets sold. Unprecedented times call for Creative Solutions that was high bosses described warner bros historic gamble. Revealing that they would be releasing their claim to 21. 00 blockbuster movies in theaters and online similar. In a major shake up for the entertainment industry. For the way it is the latest salvo in the streaming wars which pits warners video on demand service h. B. O. Mocks munched and me. Netflix. Plus. Film fans welcomed the news its rios a Great Company have always liked that. I think thats a great idea for their Profit Margins i guess so i dont have anything against it i think its good. Studio executives said the strategy would be in place for just one year offering a glimmer of hope that lucrative Box Office Revenues will return and already hard hit Cinema Companies plunged you know what it comes back i think people are going to be looking for that kind of a theater experience because quite frankly they already got enough of the home theater experience you know to. The war and it marks the beginning of a new chapter for hollywood the question is will it change habits forever. And finally yet another twist in the monolith mysteries multiplying these days the same as steel pillar that appeared 2 days ago on a Southern California hiking trail as now. You guessed it vanished observers noted that the structure was not bolted to the ground like monolith spotted several days earlier in the utah desert that 3 sided call him had prompted speculation it was brought by aliens before it disappeared and a similar killer found on a hill in romania also captured imaginations until it too was no longer there. Just reminder of our top story today u. S. Lawmakers have moved to block president all trumps order to withdraw all troops from germany the defense spending bill would require an Impact Assessment for any reduction can happen in july the pentagon announced plans to reduce troops in germany find nearly 12000 soldiers. Are watching t. V. News coming up next our documentary series dog films this edition focuses on iran and the u. S. Sanctions. More news for you at the top of the next hour elbows be with you then im terry Martin Thanks for watching. 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