60 of the city. The southern and western part. It flourished during the age of discovery. The explorers, Christopher Columbus importantly, this is a sunni dominated area. ,llied to the back government it is a combination of forces, really. Collects six american soldiers were killed in afghanistan on monday. They died when a suicide bomber on a motorbike targeted their patrol near bog rum air force base. The attack was the deadliest on u. S. Forces this year. The fighting has now largely shifted to local forces, but just last week the pentagon warned of deteriorating security in the country. Calling the performance uneven and mixed. That attack near the bog rum is the latest in the worsening security situation in afghanistan as the forces appear to be losing their grip on the Southern Province of helmand, where the taliban and is now moving in. Nick rushworth reports. Forces are in a major battle with the taliban and in helmand province. The military received parts of buildings on monday, they are located in the opium growing heartland, vital to the taliban and financially. Local Officials Say that the afghan army is on the verge of losing its grip. According to our forces the taliban and have completely overrun the district and Security Forces are surrounded inside the base. They cannot get the dead or the wounded out. The government says reinforcement seven cents and it says the battle is not over. Tsonga is not fallen. Our forces are there. The different perceptions and cobble and on the ground back of the situation in the Northern City in september when the taliban and advanced and briefly held the city. The fall now would be a major blow. Highlighting the seriousness of u. K. Esurgent, u. S. And forces are being deployed in the region to assist. Armyu might remember u. S. Sergeant, bowe bergdahl, the soldier who allegedly deserted his unit in afghanistan and was held captive by the taliban for nearly five years. Today he will be formally arraigned in a military court on two charges that could see him face life in prison. He is accused of leaving his base in 2009 without a weapon before being quickly captured by the taliban. His case is already triggered intense debate, including allegations. With anons saw comrades action to find him. Freeing taliban prisoners in exchange for his return. All right, lets turn our attention now to china, where one of the countries most celebrated human rights lawyers has been given a threeyear suspended prison sentence. He became a flagship figure, representing people like chinese dissidents and artists, arrested a year and a half ago over posts made on social media. Our correspondent is following the story for us from beijing. Has beenthis sentence handed down, what happens next for him . s first night of freedom after 19 months of detention, he left the jail four hours ago into the smog of freedom. As you say, only a threeyear suspended sentence, which is much more lenient than many had predicted. The state news agency said that he got it because he showed contrition and apologized for his messages. His lawyer disputes that he said those things. Resounding victory, if you will, given what we have always suspected he might have gotten, Something Like eight years in jail for those messages and also for provoking trouble with the communist party of china. 12 of his supporters were taken away in detention, going with the five others who have been missing since last weeks trial in which four others are still in detention. A lot of his supporters are not out of the woods yet. As you say, this sentence is relatively light given other sentences for similar things handed down in the past. Is this a sign of china softening its stance . That could be one play at reading it. If anything, civil rights have addressed, putting things on social media and online, theres been a big crackdown on that. The Chinese Government would use this example to say that we are upholding human rights, upholding democracy, justice has prevailed, the rule of law has been upheld. He has already spent 19 months in jail in detention. His health has suffered. That is a sentence he paid. Many Rights Groups say that that should never have gone to trial in the first place. It just goes to show that it can have a major effect on what you do and that this is a warning to fellow human rights activists that this is what they can expect if anything malicious is done online. Thank you for that. In china authorities are blaming an enormous manmade mountain of soil and waste for the collapse of nearly three dozen buildings. It left at least 76 people in shenzhen, their most prominent manufacturing city in southern china. Rescuers pulled one body out on tuesday, the landslides first confirmed death. And army racing against the clock. 3000 rescuers have in searching through the mud day and night in the hopes of finding survivors. Build tunnels at the top of the mud piles. Our goal is to create a kind of elevator in order to evacuate those who are still trapped. The next 72 hours will be crucial. Rescuers pulled out one body on tuesday morning, the first confirmed death. Finding theing on dozens of people still buried and possibly still alive. 33 buildings were buried in the industrial park, an area around the size of 60 football fields. Piling upon have been over the last two years. The manmade pile of dirt collapsed following heavy rains in the region. Disaster isies the the result of human error, but some residents are pointing fingers at the government for failing to secure the site despite the complaints. It was too high, there was no security around it. I already told the guards that one day the mud would destroy it all. Worker say that the construction waste kept piling up. An International Arrest warrant is out for the former president of burkina faso. Wanted for the assassination of the countrys x roof x revolutionary leader. Killed in a coup almost 30 years ago. An investigation was reopened after mass protests forced him from office last year. Nearly 30 years after the event, the death continues to haunt them. An International Arrest warrant has been issued against. They try to accuse him of ordering the assassination of the then president. The revolution last year in the ivory coast. For now the authorities are not making any comments. We are pleased. Everyone wants to know the truth. Stinks that this case has gone forward. According to autopsy results released in october, the probable remains were riddled with bullets. The familys lawyer gave more details on dna test. The state of the remains mental laboratory could not find detectable dna, but it doesnt mean that the case is in continuing. Several people have already been charged. Among those who have been charged, his righthand man during that 27 year rule. The one who led the attempted to against transitional leaders in september. In germany, a country that has become a magnet for refugees fleeing from war and economic migrants in search of a better life. Germany has taken in close to one Million People this year alone and is struggling to cope with those record numbers. As we have explained to us now, German Authorities are rejecting an increasing number of asylum seekers. Deportations of nearly doubled since last year. The asylum policy has been relatively liberal and the social benefits generous. These are the reasons behind germanys immigration influx. The country has taken in one Million People alone this year. Authorities are now setting up the deportation as sales of asylum seekers. This former Army Barracks has been transformed for people who are unlikely to get asylum. It currently houses 850,000 applicants. Some countries considered to be saved by germany. These men and women wish to emigrate, based primarily on economic hardships. I have no work in serbia. No home for my kids there. I will go back, but there is no home for my three kids. Where shall we go . If i cannot find work, they will tell me to leave again. I will ask why do i have to leave . They will tell me that it because i have no work. 170 have been forcibly deported. 463 people voluntarily departed. Despite the tense situation, the mood is peaceful only days before christmas. Hand, they know that a constitutional procedure awaits them. Hand, when they come to the center we all treat each other well. The mood is actually quite good. These figures show that the number of deportations in germany has almost doubled this year. The biggest lottery in the world is underway in spain. That is the 2 billion euro whopper known as the fat one. An annual christmas tradition in spain. Thomas has more now on the buildup to the big draw. Thomas it is nearly christmas. That can only mean one thing in maine. Its time for the fat one. Crowds of excited ticketholders lined up outside the royal center, where this years lottery drawing is taking place. Ive been coming for the last four years in costume. This year i came to come as a Lottery Machine in the hope that l bring me luck area luck. Scores of technician seven checking and double checking the equipment. , each holding 1000 balls, produce the numbers. The top prize is 400,000 euros, but there are thousands of smaller prizes as well. It is now ranked as the worlds richest lottery for the total sum paid out. Lets take a look at todays top stories. Iraqi forces have entered romani to try to take it back from the Islamic State group. The government says the operation launched last month is now making progress. Is province of helmand overrun by taliban militants. Kabuloldiers killed near in a suicide attack. One of the most celebrated human rights lawyers in china is given a threeyear suspended sentence for criticizing the government online. The verdict is the latest in a widening crackdown with 200 lawyers and activists questioned or detained since the summer. Im for our Business News now with stephen. The price of oil remained their 10 year lows. An 11 year low for the brent crude index, 36 per barrel. Slightly up on that position today, one barrel trading for 36 and 85, . 46. Also, one third of the price that oil was trading for 18 months ago. Fallen because of an oversupply in the markets and the warm Winter Weather here in europe. The slumping prices has hit Oil Companies hard. The latest example comes from conoco phillips, completely pulling out of the russian market, they sold their stake in a joint venture worth 200 million. How about the stock markets today . Any sign of what is called the santa rally . Not much joy on the european markets today. London seeing some games, watching whats happening in madrid. Up by. 6 of 1 . Apple has expressed concern over a proposed new law on surveillance. It could paralyze parts of the technology sector, sparking Serious International conflict. Increasing access to data on internet use, potentially the content of electronic messages. Apple has been worried that this may force them to decrypt things like i messages. The Parliamentary Committee considering the law, they could set a dangerous precedent for other countries. Apple is the first of a range of bigname Technology Companies lining up to criticize those proposals. Company isonal train looking for new ways to cut costs. They are looking at the 35 hour work week to do that and how they implemented that policy. They want to do a deal with workers for increased productivity that would change the way that their work is organized. Struggling to keep up with a growing number of competitors, the state run train operator is trying to move with the times. They have to renegotiate our way of working 35 hours, so that are 35 hours are more efficient. That efficiency will benefit clients with trains that run on time, are more reliable. Overall workers in the Public Sector are deemed to be 30 less productive than those in the private sector. The head wants to change that by putting contracts on a level playing field. France workers who work more than 35 days are known to receive comp time and days off. Private state freight sector outlines 33 days of holiday but no rt t. What if they put all Railway Workers on the same level as the Public Sector . That way there is no competition. The workers will not accept a regression on working and its. Grounded by crippling strikes earlier this year when they flying hours and limit benefits. The socialist government is trying to increase employer flexibility and create jobs while protecting the countrys workforce. Some more business headlines for you right now, zimbabwe with legal tender after beijing agreed to 40 million in debt. The finance minister said that it will help to facilitate trade with china, the biggest trading partner. They abandoned their own currency in 2009 because of hyperinflation. Cyber security is an important issue, even for hello kitty. 3 million users of Online Community for fans meeting online. San rio has not commented on the Cyber Security breach. Just to wrap up, you have of the twist in the tail controversial businessman . The man who came under fire for raising the price of a lifesaving drug by 5000 . The entrepreneur has now been fired as the ceo of another company that he ran. His contract was terminated just minutes after he was arrested on fraud charges. Hes been bailed on and on trial for those charges. Lets take a look at our focus segment. Canada, the new elected Prime Minister has welcomed 25,000 Syrian Refugees, doing so in the next two months. A sharp change in policy as they had formerly only planned on 10,000 over three years. Heres a close look at what they are doing to welcome those refugees. They arrived in montreal three weeks ago. They left aleppo in the midst of the civil war in 2013 and waited in beirut for two and a half years. Finally, there are deal is coming to an end in canada. The people here are some respectful. When we went to the government agencies, we were welcomed and dealt with very quickly. We are very grateful to the government. We thank all people trying to save your save refugees. Armenian community is sponsoring the family and arranged housing for them before their arrival. The Christian Association has sponsored close to 1000 Syrian Refugees over the last two years, expecting another 900 and coming months. Since Justin Trudeau was elected Prime Minister, the canadian government has sped up the process for these refugees. That was from part of his promise during the fall, along with the fed a pledge to welcome more by the end of year. His commitment divided canadians over security concerns. The organization is worried about the tight timeline, and with good reason. Oh will you do, the work and we will support you. From the ground and heard that that site is organized and they are trying to get organized. For now Community Organizations and their allies are playing a major role in the refugee policy. 15,000 of the refugees will be privately sponsored by Community Groups or individuals. Private sponsorship costs money, 8000 euros persontoperson, 14,000 four family. This is part of a Larger Movement in response to the syrian refugee crisis. This mobilization is nearly unprecedented. Thets really amazing, willingness of people to come together and contribute to this cause. Quebec is offering employers an annual subsidy for every refugee that they hire. We have already reached out to companies willing to open to people with skills. Just because they do not speak french, that does not mean they are not skilled. It did not take him long to find work in a lebanese supermarket. Far from his work as an industrial designer, but it is essential for him to have an income as he learns his new language. Learning a new language, french or english, is an essential part of the integration process that new canadians undergo. Least most of them will be registered in Public Schools at no cost, but some will end up at private institutions. 40 of annual private school fees. Donations make up the rest. The children need special attention beyond help learning a new language. In need to see how to proceed gradually with them. Slowly but surely integrating their educations. French teaching and the cost of their psychological needs. Reassure. Ive hugs and o