A possible covert 19 vaccine, as cases in europe and elsewhere saw the u. S. Says its pulling out additional troops from afghanistan and iraq by mid january. Thats going to leave around 2 and a half 1000 soldiers in each country just before President Donald Trump leaves office. But senior figures in the military and Times Republican party say its a mistake and a risky move. Alan fischer reports 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 there. This is consistent with our established plans and strategic objectives supported by the American People and does not equate to a change in u. S. Policy or objectives. In a stand is the us is longest war. Its lasted 1000 years, more than 2300. 00. Soldiers have died. Its co
And italy was the 1st country in europe to be hit by the pandemic, suffering one of the highest death tolls. Now the country is struggling to cope again with the 2nd way. Plus germany is soccer team saw 1st, its worst defeat in almost 90 years. Its 6 nil loss to spain in the u. S. , our nations. Theyve asked some questions to the future of culture. Often look, im going to Office Welcome to the program. The United States says its sharply reducing troop numbers in afghanistan and iraq. By mid january, the deployment will be cut to 2 and a half 1000 soldiers in each country present on all trump is making good on a companion promise to end what he called for as a wars. But theres opposition, both from leading republicans and from nato allies. The sun could be setting on the us presence in afghanistan. American soldiers have been fighting here since 2001, helping stabilize the country after overthrowing taliban rule, but suffering over 2000 deaths over time. Troop numbers have winked. Now o
Has announced his resignation. We know that we can do this. We can vote back talks on libya, wrap up with rival groups, agreeing on a date for national elections, but not now. And his 4th, Dustin Johnson has won the 2nd major title of his career, the american claiming the masters with a record breaking score. So in the last hour or so, weve had some more encouraging news on the corona, virus vaccine front with news from another major drug Company Currently in clinical trials. It is the us pharmaceutical firm, modernity, which is early results from its vaccine show. It is 94. 5 percent effective. Remember donald trump made a deal with madonna back in august to purchase 100000000 doses of the vaccine when it was ready. But then is the 2nd candidate with a shot at getting approval. Pfizer announced last week that its vaccine was 90 percent effective in the late stage trials. So promising news of course, infections continue to climb this man, the u. K. Prime minister Boris Johnson, himself
Including the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants. It also provides a new basis for police to enforce distancing rules and the mosque requirement, and makes clear on the want circumstances. Schools in kindergartens might be shot for politicians. This is about ensuring public support and keeping parliament in the loop. Youre missing the boat in all these Health Protection measures which are going to be honed over the coming months. We have to take people with us. We cant just impose them by decree. It can only be done with dialogue. The new laws should mean events, such as demonstrations, can only be banned if experts agree, such a move is proportionate. But already plenty of people are saying, such legislation cuts too deep into basic freedoms and its aims are insufficiently clear. To me in a hostile justice brandenburg gate. So nina, talk us through some of the objections that people have to these new regulations. Well, the criticism does come from a lot of sides, and i would like
From abroad to play for a club in the cotton itself. As someone with an interest in the local league. People look up to me as they look up to the g. O. P. And when the same old treat in the canyon contest between the environment and urban development. Hello, im christine wonder. Its good to have your company. Amnesty International Say schools of people like the hundreds was stabbed and hacked to death in ethiopia is to grab a region on monday. Thats the region way of federal military troops, all fighting regional forces. Now the victims are said to be civilians, from the if any group working in the village of my khadra, i would this is have told amnesty that they found dead bodies strewn all over the town. Some of those who survived say they were attacked with machetes, axes, and knives. Im now joined by for say, a takeaway from amnesty international. He is the author of the report on the message to interact. Welcome to day to be is africa for sam . How did you 1st learn of this allege