Conflict between the u. S. And iran is playing out has we just heard on iraqi territory iraq has long been under the sway of both powers Shiite Muslims are in the majority in iraq just as they are in iran but the u. S. Has a huge military presence in iraq current tensions are changing the dynamic in the region and u. S. Influence in iraq could be the collateral damage. When a u. S. Drone strike killed tehrans top military masterminds it didnt happen on iranian soil but in iraq the country was a target for general case seems silly money and iran in their master plan for the region to extend shiite power using proxies. Like the Shiite Militia that attacked the u. S. Embassy many of these militant groups came to prominence during the fight against socalled Islamic State shiite iraqis trained in iran was central to defeating is. And many of them took their orders from sort of money. Iraqi lawmakers call out no to america irans influence pervades iraqs Political Class too in the 28000 elect
He wants peace not questions remain the bird the iranian airstrikes in iraq last night the only retaliate also coming up more than 170 People Killed when a ukrainian passenger plane crashed near tehrans airports all passengers and crew on board the plane died when it went down choking on for takeoff. And treasure this moment speakers there may not be many more like it britains prince harry and his wife megan are just death back from their boil duties as life under the media spotlight become a bit. Im calling assman thanks for joining us President Donald Trump says he appears to be standing down and its confrontation with the United States while he has. Self has not threatened any further military action against iran the president was speaking at the white house after iran launched a missile attack on military bases housing u. S. Troops in iraq iran had claimed that at least 80 americans have been killed but trump said that by inspire a crucial and highly anticipated moment no americans
Hello im christine want to welcome to news africa its good to have you along meets africas football off they get. A 27 year old was named african player off at the castle ward ceremony in egypt on tuesday. Runner up for the past 2 years sally im on a is the bridesmaid no more hes finally got his hands on one of african footballs most coveted prizes. 29000 was a stellar year for man a for his club and his country and his 61 appearances he racked up 34 goals and 12 assists his performances helped club side liverpool win the Champions League title and they fired his nation senegal to 2nd place at the africa cup of nations. But the glitzy awards ceremony in egypt man a story of competition from last years winner most sila his Liverpool Team mates and manchester citys riyad maurice whose algeria side beat senegal in the cup of nations final. The others had won this award theyd have deserved it of course i just want to congratulate them because theyre very good players theyve had a great sea
The protest continues for a 21st weekend. We are standing by for Election Results in argentina where the president is under pressure. We will be live in buenos aires for the latest. Paul lets take a look at how we are shaping up for the start of a new trading week. Higher. 1 . Pointing we did of course the u. S. Equity markets finishing in positive territory on friday. Earnings season progressing better than expectations. Nikkei futures trading out of chicago, stronger by. 1 and the kospi looking to be in positive territory. No trading in new zealand. New zealand markets are closed for the labor day public holiday. Lets check in on four times. Su firefighters working to contain blazes. Nearly 200,000 people. Homes in and one winery have burned to the ground. Governor gavin newsom has declared a state of emergency with nearly 3 Million People without power on sunday. The result of argentinas election is respect expected. Facing opposition from alberto fernandez. This is on the backdrop
A bigger concern is that currently there are no laws governing the use of facial technology in the country whether its the state using it or even private companies i think whats really troubling at the moment is the technology is being rolled out without legislation and empowered regulators this is not technology to have a very good track record of being accountable for i can find out who is using it under what circumstances what weve done with the data where that stored whats the track record of cybersecurity on keeping that data protected all of the things we have no idea has just been rolled out when people feel that theyre being observed all the time that has a really Chilling Effect which to things like your right to protest your right to go to a Job Interview to hang out with some friends to go to church these are things that perhaps the state doesnt have a right to keep an eye on the met police have defended the trials saying they quote and that members of the public or through