Yemenis returned after being released from saudi prisons. Fire on demonstrators. Returnozens of yemenis after being released from saudi prisons. Hello. President trump says his government has resume talks with the taliban during a surprise visit afghanistan and addressed to troops ahead of thanksgiving. He says he believes the taliban is open to a ceasefire. In september, trump canceled talks with taliban leaders, declaring peace talks dead, following the death of an american soldier in a suicide attack. The taliban ones to make a deal. We will see if they want to make a deal. It has to be a real deal, but we will see if they want to make a deal. They want to make a deal because youre doing a great job. So i want to thank you in the afghan soldiers. What more did trump have to say in afghanistan . Indicated this is a situation where he is trying to wind the war down to a point where he can bring home more u. S. Forces currently stationed in afghanistan. There are between 12,000 to 13000 and country, providing mainly training and support to Afghan Security forces. The president would like to bring that number down to 8500, 8600, the number general miller, the commander of u. S. And naval forces in afghanistan said he would be able to carry out the mission without any negative impact. It is also worth noting that the president made a point of making certain that he met, not just with general miller, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, but that he also invited the afghan president to the air force base for this holiday observance, thanksgiving in the u. S. Theas rather important for afghan president to indicate that u. S. Forces that his country is very much appreciative, not just of their work, but their sacrifice, given that hundreds of u. S. Forces have been killed in this war, now 18 years plus and running. Trumpse hear more on decision to meet the afghan president . Such asinly on a trip this you would think there would be a brief trip to the president ial palace in kabul under extremely tight security, considerfrom that that the afghan president is still in the middle of the contested president ial election from september, where he and the chief executive are competing to have another term as president , so it could be read that at least the u. S. Administration is interested in another president , the chiefn seeing executive taking on the top row. It is interesting u. S. President made the effort to meet with the afghan president on this trip. Thank you very much. Sudans Transitional Government has approved a decree to dismantle the regime of the former president and dissolve his National Congress party. The countrys Prime Minister said the decision was not revenge, but aimed at preserving the dignity of the sudanese people. The president was removed after months of antigovernment protest. How significant is this decree . Well, it is quite significant. This decree embodies the demands of the sudanese people since december last year when they took to the streets, demanding a change in governance, demanding the former president and party be removed from power. That is something we have seen repeatedly over the past be months, specifically the 21st of october, when people took to the streets even after a Transitional Government was med, people saying after this decree, members of the former ruling party cannot stand in a political position for the next 10 years, and all acts by the ruling party will be seized by the government. This is quite significant and does fulfill the demand of the people who have been protesting, demanding the changing governance, new figures to take the place of those who have been ruling for the past 30 years. That tion is would the Prime Minister issued a statement saying that this is not an act of revenge, that this reflects the will of the people who have been in the streets for months, but they are also cautious about the response of those who have been loyal to the former ruling party for the past 30 years. What comes next for the country and party . Well, people are quite worried. The government specifically is worried about the reaction of those who are loyal to the former ruling party. They have been in power for the have themars, so we around in every single governmental institution, so they are concerned there would be a backlash. This decree comes out a few and many are hardcore islamist, so there is concern that people lawyer to the former ruling party would take to the streets, or in one way or another voice the rejection to this decree past by the council of ministers. The southern counsel in the council of ministers have been saying that because this is the will of the people since they came out in december 2018, going forward, they will try to fulfill that and bring stability sudanan and make sure and make sure the transition is smooth until elections. Thank you very much, indeed. In iraq, 30 three reported killed after Security Forces opened fire on antigovernment protests in a southern city. Earlier the army dispatched commanders to provincial areas to restore order. We are hearing 11 people were killed, 800 injured in an area where protesters set fire to the iranian consulate on wednesday. Iraqs foreign minister has calm his counterpart to apologize. We have this report from baghdad. In iraq, a dramatic escalation, hundreds of antigovernment protesters storming the compound of the iranian consulate Late Wednesday in the southern city, setting parts of the Diplomatic Mission on fire, replacing an iranian flight with the iraqi flag youd was the consulate with flag. Was the consulate was set on fire, Security Forces started firing on his. They fired tear gas canisters and Security Forces fired live bullets. Isprotesters say iran exerting too much power in iraq. They want the Iraqi Government to take action to limit it. According to analysts, it is not justice attack that is significant, but also the symbolism of where it took place. This is the city where the Ayatollah Khomeini used to live. It is considered the heart of the shemuslim world, and iran thought it had the population, the iraqi shield population on its side in terms of its regional policies. Clearly that is not the case. This is the second time this month that an iranian consulate in shiitemajority city has been targeted by demonstrators. Three weeks ago, Security Forces killed four demonstrators who stormed the consulate in kabul appeared those attacks feed into the wider protest movement. Hours later, violence in yet another shemajority city, dozens killed or wounded, and Security Forces opened fire with live rounds and tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters. Iraqs military announced the troops would be dispatched to southern iraq to restore order. Antigovernment demonstrations have been raging since early october. Protesters are accusing the government of corruption and demanding a complete overhaul of the countrys political system. At least 350 people have been killed and thousands wounded since the protests began. Political analysts a the only way for the government to find the solution is by pushing for reform. Issue a new electoral law for the people to hold early elections after the Iraqi Parliament dissolved itself and the government resigns. Many protesters say much more needs to be done. The demonstrators we speak with an baghdad or other cities tell us they dont feel the government is taking the demand seriously. Risksay that no matter the they will come out and pressed for the right and opportunity they say they deserve. Yemenis have been welcomed home from jail in saudi arabia as part of a prisoner swap. 128 men were flown to the airport aboard red cross planes, greeted by houthi commanders and family members. The prisoner swaps have been welcomed under new push to end the fiveyour war. The Coalition Announced wednesday that the airport would reopen to limited flights, allowing patients to fly out for medical care. Aswere at the airport prisoners arrived. This flight is the first plate for the prisoners, the First Official swap or release of prisoners by saudi arabia, uae, the coalition. Would are hoping this push forward for every blessing the piecing for realizing the peace in yemen, which has been going through difficult and destructive times nearly for five years. Many of those hope that they of thisd to go out international airport, but so thewe could not know that exact number of them or who will arrive, but according to the news i have heard, some of them 40 kilometersined from one town. They have also been detained along the coastline. There are also fishermen. Is they, the concern want their fighters to be released. Also, there are thousands of people being detained who are not involved in the war, especially those who try to travel outside yemen to the areas under the control of the saudiuae coalition. Personier, one spoke to one houthi official as the step towards peace. We are expecting to stop the war against yemen, to release all the prisoners, to pay all the employees in yemen, and to open the airport. There is no justification to close this airport for 25 million yemenis. Jazeera,to come on al the french president stands by his criticism of nato during talks with its secretarygeneral in paris. The devastating crush which killed 95 football fans 30 years ago, the former British Police chief in charge of the match found not guilty of manslaughter. We have more showers. Eventually in the southeast of australia, tasmania, and new south wales. You can see the clouds across the west. By friday, one or two showers. It is a warm friday in sydney at 29. Not much rain. 29 in perth. Milder, 30y, celsius. Clouds come of the generally staying to the south. Thunderstormsome in eastern sections of new south wales. 27 sydni. We hopee the winds are not as strong as they were at the previous storm. Zealand,cross to new not a bad friday. 19 celsius in christchurch. Mostly clear. The same in auckland, milder of 23. Over, systemsding impacting tasmania in victoria. Christchurch just 19 degegrees cecelsius. Further to the north into japap, cool. Not bad friday. Saturday could seeee showers, maybybe mountain snowow. 12 i in tokyo. The top stories on al jazeera , u. S. President donald trump said his government has resume talks with the afghan taliban. He made his comments during a surprise visit to afghanistan. Sedans Transitional Government has approved a dismantling the former regime and dissolving the national congers party. They say it deserves the dignity of the sudanese people. 33 killed after Security Forces opened fire on antigovernment protests in an iraqi southern city. 11 people have been killed in another city. Protesters set fire to the iranian consulate on wednesday. Prodemocracy activists in hong kong are calling on World Leaders to follow the u. S. , after President Donald Trump signed a bill supporting human rights in the semiautonomous chinese territory. The law allows washington to sanction chinese and hong kong officials due to human rights abuses. Beijing has accused trump of sinister intentions and has vowed to respond. Kong, theyal hong gathered to say thank you to the u. S. President trump signed into law the hong kong human rights and democracy back wednesday. The probe marcus lee protesters does the prodemocracy protesters embraced it as a sign of support. It is interesting for hong kong. Given the special Economic Situation of hong kong to mainland china. Affect theit will whole situation. I am very honored to be part of the day, standing here. I want to say, to share one delightful moment of being here for this remarkable step. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The legislation had broad partisan support in the house and senate. And the people in hong kong. It allowed the u. S. To introduce sanctions against hong kong and withdraw the citys special trade status if it believes the government is failing to protect democracy and human rights. Theua wong hailed legislation as a victory for the protest movement, which has paralyzed parts of the city since june. It just encouraged World Leaders around the world and politicians are aware it is time to stand with hong kong. The Hong Kong Government rejected the legislation, accusing the u. S. That interfering in the citys internal affairs, and sending the wrong message to violent protesters. Critics included the former chief executive. Why people in the west make it a habit of opening democracy about other countries as if they are done with dealing with her on domestic problems. China echoed that message, describing it as unnecessary and unwarranted, and summoned the u. S. Invested in beijing. Is purely chinas internal affairs. No Foreign Organization from a foreign government, and for an individual has the right to interfere. The u. S. Legislation comes less than a week after prodemocracy parties secured a landslide victory in council elections. The government is showing no sign of compromise in meeting the demands for political reform. Three World Health Organization workers have been ebola in attacks on two virus treatment centers. It is the latest in a series of attacks in the east of the country. This is as protests were held outside the peacekeeping mission. Protesters say the United Nations is not doing enough to protect civilians and accused one of their soldiers are killing a protester on monday. 70 people have been killed in attacks by different armed group since the Army Launched an offensive last month. The french president continues to stand by comments he made this month when he described nato as suffering brain dead. While hosting the nato chief for talks in paris, Jens Stoltenberg , Emmanuel Krohn said his message was unnecessary wakeup call. Set the meetingberg was constructive, but there are still questions being asked about the role of nato in the world. It was a longer handshake than usual for the french president. It seemed to be a sign that Emmanuel Krohn was in a conciliatory mood as he greeted Jens Stoltenberg only a few weeks after he described the military alliance as brain dead. Hadif Jens Stoltenberg hoped for an apology retraction and he did not get one as krohn stood by his claim that nato lacks direction. The questions i have asked her about europe, the imf come and the relationship with russia, turkey. So until we resolve these issues, lets not talk about sharing. Said natooltenberg members often had different opinions, but that did not mean that alliance had no future. Questions are being asked about the strength of the transatlantic bond, north america, and europe, we do more together than we have done for decades. It is clear his comments did not go down well with alla jes stoltenberg, but it has spoken mines and coming up with new ideas. Germanys foreign minister suggested a group of experts outside nato could be graded to review the organization. Some analysts say such a move would be constructed. There is war in ukraine. There is a huge prom in the iran, east, syria, iraq, so this is something useful and better to discuss the problem together with experts inside the alliance then criticizing the and the credibility of the alliance. Next week, nato leaders meet in london for a special summit to mark its creation 70 years ago during the cold war. It was a time when members agreed on their aims and who was the enemy. Today, its leaders are politically polarized, and the security challenges have changed. See members and experts can the threat to survive successfully is in need of a fresh approach. The death toll from tuesdays earthquake in albania has risen to 41 people. Rescue workers continue to search for survivors amongst the rubble of collapsed buildings. The hopes of finding anyone alive for now fading. The magnitude 6. 4 earthquake was the most powerful to hit the country in decades. The United Nations says unaccompanied refugee children living in greece are at risk of abuse and exploitation. The high commissioner has spent the past two days visiting the overcrowded camps on the greek island of lesbians. He has urged European Countries to help greece, online of the front line crisis. More than 65 have arrived on its shores this year. 80 increase in 2018. I found the conditions in extremelyle lived disturbing, very inadequate , aess to basic Services Situation of generalized tension often resulting in violence, especially violence against minors, violence within the communities themselves, but because of the situation, the most penalized are certainly women and children, and especially the high number of unaccompanied children. And a very big sense of despair that makes prospects the situation even more worrying and difficult. Britains Prime MinisterBoris Johnson is facing criticism for not taking part in the uks first Leaders Debate on the climate emergency. His conservative party was represented by an Ice Sculpture of the world. The leader of the brexit party also has not shown up. The conservatives made an official complaint, saying they were not allowed to offer someone else in place of the Prime Minister. They have pledged to cut Carbon Emissions to net zero by 2030. This election is our last chance to tackle the climate and environment emergency. The movement has changed our politics forever, and the labour party has this in. Just 100 companies are responsible for 70 of emissions. Use athome must not pay the price. The labour party will kickstart a green industrial revolution, bringing new wealth to all parts of our country. A former British Police chief has been found not guilty of manslaughter that 95 football fans at a match 30 years ago. Semifinaled the 1989 and show field, where supporters were crushed to death. It remains the worst disaster in british boarding history. The matches on with liverpool in red. The match between liverpool and Nottingham Forest has started on time. Outside the stadium from the first signs of disaster, a boy lifted clear from the crowds, still waiting to get in. Inside the ground behind one of the goals, horrific events were unfolding. Thousands of liverpool fans were being crushed behind antiriot fences, common at the time. Olice and players struggle to comprehend what was happening. A major inquiry blamed the breakdown of policing, including a failure to delay the game and a decision to open gates that allowed fans to surge into the stadium and into the already packed standing areas. Was a formermander chief superintendent. He stood trial for the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 people. He did not give evidence because he suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder. Liverpool fans forced to get open and rushed into the stadium. He later admitted it was alive. Ce have been accused of trying to shift the blame onto the fans. Relatives of those killed fear they will never know the full story of what happened. The not guilty verdict came as a blow to her they said they will continue the search for justice. All of you, people within the put the 96 in the grave. 96 . Is accountable for what a disgrace this has been today. What a shame on this country. Countable to be accountable. It was gross negligence component lengthen negligence, but why then was it not in criminal court. It was seared into the countrys consciousness, altering sports venues around the world, and changing british football