Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; rsuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Philippa im ronstadt ros im ros atkins, welcome to outside soue. A big surge in the pandemic, as documents show expert wanted tougr restrictions three weeks ago when the opposition is now calling for that. A plan to slow in ecrtions, upland to slow infections, it has lost control of the virus. Ros a second wave of Coronavirus Infections tweeps through europe, and we hear from an epidemiologist who says sweden has taken the right approach to the pandemic. Also, in washington, Amy Coney Barrett, President Trumps choice for Supreme Court justice, is pushing back on quesons from the opposition. Iant express views on cases or commit to approaching a case any particular way. Ros the u. N. Says as many as 35,000 afghans have been killed in heavy fighting between the taliban and the governm
Welcome to the program Afghan Government and taliban negotiators are in qatar for long delayed talks these are live pictures now we hope coming from the capital doha yet there they are live pictures of the talks which are just about to get underway its been more than 6 months since the u. S. Brokered a deal aimed at ending americas longest war before his appointment in 2016 President Donald Trump pledged to end the conflict and hes hoping to follow through on his promise ahead of the november election section of state might compare was attending the inauguration event. Well the head of the Afghan Government delegation says progress in the talks is crucial for the countrys development on chamberlains momi one on today with hope and confidence we are heading to doha to build an of guns tanweer no more guns go off and we hope the values of the republic us truth and and the people of afghanistan achieve the Economic Development they deserve well the u. N. Secretary general Spokesman Says t
Roosters president. Also a british iranian woman named cigar iraq that faces new charges of spreading propaganda against iran. Not everybody living in the street everybody live in india. And growing frustration on the greek island of les paul says refugees remain homeless all of europes largest migrant camp in turn to the ground. Starting in russia this millions a casting their ballots in a series of local elections on sunday i have those in members of the public local parliaments im sorry municipalities governors as well in different regions sunday will be the 3rd and final day of voting thats been held over several days due to the pandemic. So these elections held in a year ahead of parliamentary polls which means this will be seen as something of a referendum on president putins popularity the poisoning of russias main Opposition Leader alexina volleys also cause to shadow his supporters have been campaigning for candidates who will challenge the government in the elections 2nd time
Saying they want to respect the will of the referendum. But every time we come to a vote on the matter there is always a reason why they cannot quite bring themselves to go to the lobby and vote for the Withdrawal Agreement. We have had three occasions in which we could have voted for the with all agree Withdrawal Agreement. Every single time, the same mps trot out to say they support the result and when it comes to the vote they vote to block brexit. So whats different this time . Votes thatingful took place are a very different had a goal different kettle of fish. The cross party talks contain a number of extremely important compromises and concessions for the extension. And it is therefore attractive as this parliament has not had the opportunity to debate the Withdrawal Agreement. Its a different kettle of fish to what went before. Memories,with short the Withdrawal Agreement built was very different to the former Prime Ministers initial socalled blind brexit which was rejected thr
Weather. And this mild run of weather. And this mild run of weather continues . Thats right. It may be the winter solstice, but temperatures are above average. Pretty grey, but i will keep you up to date this afternoon. Also coming up howa up to date this afternoon. Also coming up how a daily serving of kale can protect your brain. The sacking of damian green one of theresa mays closest allies has prompted a furious backlash from some conservative mps who are angry about how confidential material gathered during a Police Investigation nine years ago came into the public domain. The first secretary of state was dismissed from the cabinet last night after a government inquiry found he made inaccurate and misleading statements about the pornography on his Parliamentary Office computer. He is the third cabinet minister to leave their role in the space of two months. Our Political Correspondent ben wright reports. Sacked from the cabinet and out the door. The third senior minister to leave