That the troops were being reduced in light of the growing capabilities of Iraqi Security forces to address terrorism in the country. And of course, eisel was officially declare defeat in 2017. But the coalition has still been engaged in fighting an insurgency and trying to contain sleeper cells that remain operational in that country. But of course, its much more complicated than that. If we go back to earlier this year, there was this Parliament Vote to oust all foreign troops. And that vote came in response to the u. S. Killing of iranian general custom, some in money and other iraqi officials here in baghdad. And weve also seen a surge in rocket attacks on u. S. Interests, and it was in that context that the 2 sides renegotiated u. S. Military presence, beginning the drawdown from 1st 5000. 00 troops earlier this year to 3000. 00 troops as of september. So this additional drawdown is not that significant in light of the reductions that have already taken place. But what remains to
Grey. They say its held to its enemies and good news from china about a possible covert 900 that seen as cases in europe and elsewhere. So im going to go with the sport as brazil make the best start to a world cup, qualifying campaign, the one victory against your reply to the news. The u. S. Says its pulling out additional troops from afghanistan and iraq by mid january. Thatll leave around 2 and a half 1000 soldiers in each country just before President Trump leaves office. But senior figures in the military and Trumps Republican Party say its a mistake and a risky move. Alan fisher has more from the white house. Donald trump campaigned in 2016 and ending americas wars abroad. In the final days of his presidency, hes acting to cut numbers in both iraq and afghanistan. From 4500 in afghanistan, the number will drop to 2500. It will be the same number in iraq where there are currently more than 3000 personnel. This is consistent with our established plans and strategic objectives suppo
Not backing down protesters to 5 Police Threats to shut down days of antigovernment demonstrations. Of thousands of indigenous colombians headed for the capital to raise their voice against violence affecting their community. So after months of on the rest of the campaign marred by violence people in guinea of voting to elect their next president incumbent leader of the khan be voted in the capital cannot create on sunday morning hes running against 11 kind of its but his main rival is the former Prime Minister the ilo this is the 3rd match up between the 2 men 82 year old conde insists his bid for a 3rd term is legal but the opposition says it violates the constitution well the United Nations has expressed alarm at what it calls ethically challenged hate speech rising in the lead up to the polls in guinea its called the situation extremely dangerous. Says. One blow and down for a cuppa sorry these are lyrics to a Catchy Campaign tune for guineas president alpha conde for his opponents
The United States restrictions prevent us from even transferring money to buy vaccines so its basically medical terrorism that the u. S. Was engaged. Hello there good morning from moscow this saturday when i was kevin 0 in here at the World News Center with the latest for the next 30 minutes and for checking in 1st Ukrainian Military plane has crashed close to a motorway in the countrys eastern how to cover region 27 people room board only 2 have survived theyre said to be in a Critical Condition suffering severe burns the crash took place on a training flight a few kilometers from a military airport the plane was carrying 7 officers apparently at the time and 20 Flight School cadets Officials Say the pilot reported a failure in the left engine before the crash of the twin engine turboprop an investigation has been launched. An authority has declared saturday a day of mourning for the victims the countrys president let him as a lenski is to visit the crash site later saturday. Russias
Sanctions on iran in the interview hes given to see. The United States restrictions prevents us from even transferring money to buy vaccines so its basically medical evidence of the u. S. Using good. Morning from moscow this 26th of september and here at the r t will do you sense it with the latest for the next 30 minutes thanks for checking and hope you can stick around as we take you through those headlines the really unfortunate 1st storage talk about Ukrainian Military planes crash close to a motorway in the countrys east and how to coverage and 27 people wrong board only to have survived this and really harrowing pictures come back from there of course when the trunk is getting up speed of this story this morning its really sad to see take us through whats happened drew well you know this is the kind of. In which usually people dont survive especially given all the details from the witnesses the explosions multiple parts of the plane seen on the highway i can tell you that there w