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
Anniversary of large Anti Government demonstrations. U. S. President elect joe bidens once again, chris sighs, the current president for denying his victory. He branded donald trump obstruction to transition during a worsening pandemic as totally irresponsible and debilitating. The incoming leader made the comments after a meeting with state governors from both parties to discuss how to tackle the crime of virus plant pandemic once hes in power. Biden was asked what trumps actions display to the american people. I think there were credible irresponsibility. Credibly damaging messages being sent to the rest world about how democracy functions. I think it is. Well, i dont know its murder. I just think its totally spot. Fisher is live for us at the white house and you heard the sound bite. There are strong words, but its a combination of frustration and anger or something else. Or theres certainly a change in tone from joe biden, who, a few days ago was saying, look, its ok, everythings g
russian forces are moving to capture neighboring donetta. ukraine says it retreated from a key city to save soldiers lives by president lensky vowels to retake lost territory . and as you crank, seeks reconstructions funds. thousands of homes remain uninhabitable due to war damage, and a lack of work is to fix them up. you meet some of those trying to rebuild their lives and more severe where that warnings in australia. 30000 residents of sidney are told to evacuate as torrential rain brings yet another flooding, emergency loss of formula. one driver is alive and well after miraculous escape from this the biggest crash of the seats. ah, i m gabelle, as well come to the program. rushes forces pushing to take a full control of ukraine s eastern don boss region. after claiming victory over strategic city, ukraine s military withdrew from the bassett city of lucy chanced on sunday. commander said they were pulling back to save troops, lives. ukrainian officials are now anticipati
a unipolar world. there is a willingness between our states to establish corporation in order to develop alternative models. the world daughter ah, a warm welcome. this is on the international with the latest world. news is good to happy with us. now the center of the city of don. yes, has been worked by 2 powerful explosions, hitting a residential area. his some of the footage from the scene showing the aftermath of the attack, which came from ukrainian controlled territory. a residential building has been damaged, luckily, without any casualties. another shell hit very close to a busy street also in the city center. i ll correspond that the ecos donna reports from the impact site. so the ukranian forces have once again used a cluster munition to hit a very residential area of then that s behind me. you can see the aftermath of the strike. you can see the wall. let me just show you. the wall is caved outwards into the adjacent garage. and from what we ve heard from the milit
Cruel and barbaric to top it off they have the gall to blame the media the United Nations puts more pressure on the inmarsat government to deal with their bare hands are crisis. Oxfam international chief faces corruption charges as the charity confronts a deepening abuse scandal. Confronting racism in canada how the case of an indigenous man killed by a white farmer could change the countrys criminal Justice System. A defiant israeli Prime Minister says hell keep a lady in the country despite police recommending he be charged for corruption and bribery Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of accepting nearly three hundred thousand dollars in gifts from billionaire benefactors hes also suspected of backroom deals with the publisher of an israeli newspaper for favorable coverage Harry Fawcett reports on mr islam. The Corruption Scandal has swirled around him for months but never at this intensity addressing the nation Benjamin Netanyahu was determined to project resilience and confidence im sur