For doping should not be lifted ahead of the closing ceremony at the Winter Olympics in south korea later on sunday. The decision means that the russian athletes, who were allowed to compete as neutrals, cannot march under their own flag. Two russian athletes have failed drug tests in pyeongchang. It comes as a high level delegation from north korea has crossed into south korea to take part in the closing ceremony. A large crowd came to protest the inclusion of a controversial general, Kim Yong Chol. He was head of pyongyangs military department and is widely blamed for an attack eight years ago on a south korean warship that killed 46 sailors. Our correspondent Stephen Mcdonell joins me live from seoul. Stephen thank you forjoining us. It looks like olympic diplomacy has worked to a certain extent . Well, you know, there is a lot of controversy going on here right now, right to the very end, these Olympic Games are mired, really, in geostrategic manoeuvre is. On the one hand, you have
30 day ceasefire across syria. Itll allow aid to reach areas including rebel held Eastern Ghouta, where more than 500 civilians are said to have been killed in Government Air strikes in the past week. Syrian rebel groups have welcomed the vote, which had been delayed repeatedly by russia, an ally of the syrian government. The leaders of france and germany will speak by phone on sunday with president putin, to push for the truce to take hold in the coming days. Nick bryant reports. The people of Eastern Ghouta woke up this morning to continued aerial bombardment, and the news from new york that the Security Council remained deadlocked and still couldnt Reach Agreement on how to bring about even a temporary halt to the killing. Delay in syria always brings more death. At least 120 children have been killed since sunday, according to human rights activists. Hospitals overwhelmed by the number of casualties have been targets of the governments bombing. 0n the fringes of the Security Counci
Of San Francisco and News Conference just moments ago here at city hall sheriff ross also scold the Customs Enforcement to do their jobs given the fact sanchez had been deported five times. Sheriff wondered why they couldnt do a better job of keeping him out of the country in the first place. The murder of kate steinle 2 1 2 weeks ago on pier 14 allegedly by this illegal immigrant has brought a lot of criticism on the city of San Francisco because of its sanctuary laws. These are laws that provide protection for people with no immigration status. It was shown negatively on the sheriff since they released him from jail on april 15 even though i. C. E. Agents had issued a detainer. This morning the sheriff clarified saying that a detain ser no the er is not a local order. If i. C. E. Wanted them to hand over sanchez, they should have had a warrant or judicial order. Mayor ed lee has been critical of the sheriff saying the office should have picked up the phone and called i. C. E. Before
Here is our report. Greekles examined the governments new proposals on friday night. Prime minister Alexis Tsipras submitted them thursday night hoping to secure a third bailout from creditors and avoid a catastrophic exit from the eurozone. The list of measures includes raising v. A. T. From 13 to 23 except for basic products, electricity and hotels. Corporate taxes rows to 28 . Retirement age will be raised to 67. Early retirement will be discouraged. Islands will no longer get their 30 tax breaks. The government is also planning to cut the Defense Budget by 300 Million Euros by the end of next year. The plan also includes a series of privatizations. They were examining the offer on friday. This is a great battle, long and painful. I think it will end with the steps that we are taking. The latest plan indicates Alexis Tsipras has caved on certain creditor demands. However, it remains upclear if his latest moves are enough to convince his skeptics he is committed to reform. We speak n
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