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
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Broadcasting live direct studios in moscow this is Arch International im sean thomas in with us. Supporters of Julian Assange have been protesting in london in solidarity with the imprisoned wiki leaks founder a hearing on his possible extradition to the u. S. Gets underway on monday. Comments. Im here in the center of london with protesters who are opposing the possible extradition of julian a solace to the u. S. We watch from australia house is australian of course to Parliament Square and you can see behind me theres a lot of talks going on and some entertainment in support of putin now this is of course the center of british democracy and supporters they gathered here ahead of the wiki leaks founder hearing on call in court on monday people are. Serious this. Is a crazy. Its more freedom is about the future of. Journalism. For journalists. Have to be able. To be decided whether he is indeed extradited to the u. S. He could be facing 175 years in prison for leaking documents. Accusi
Our studios in moscow this is r t international. Supporters of julia have been protesting in london. And wiki leaks founder a hearing on his possible extradition to the u. S. Gets underway on monday. Im here in the center of london with protesters who are opposing the possible extradition of julian assad to the u. S. We watch from australia house is australian of course to Parliament Square and you can see behind me theres a lot of talks going on and some entertainment in support of putin now this is of course the center of british democracy and supporters they gathered here ahead of the wiki leaks founder hearing on call in court on monday people are. Serious this. Is a crazy. Its more freedom is about the future of. Journalism. For journalists. Have to be able to scrutinize the wrong to be decided whether he is indeed extradited to the u. S. He could be facing 175 years in prison for leaking documents. Accusing him of hacking a u. S. Government computer and leaking classified documen
Animated satire is being shown in moscow as part of the biggest documentary Film Festival in russia the part thats the Program Includes 167. 00 russian language films the festivals director says its a perfect fit especially in russias current political reality. Show. Dog exists in order to implant freedom by force so to speak and they want to give the audience the right to laugh at the king. All sorts of yet nick is a good example of that. And a rare one to. Move to keep writing need. In russia there are more and more restrictions on artistic freedom russian lawmakers are emphasizing conservative values laws like the one against extremism are being broadly applied to censor any art that doesnt fit the government mold. The art doc fest is feeling the pressure to 2 years ago the organizers moved to festivals competition to be got in that many of the films cover political topics like the war in syria and in ukraine 15 films that screened in latvia are not being shown in russia this year b