In parts of Central America. 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 the office. But senior figures in the military and the trunks, Republican Party, say its a mistake and a risky move. Aljazeera has an official reports from the white house. Donald Trump Campaigned in 2016 on 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. 00. It will be the same number in iraq, but it will come clean more than 3000. 00 times. So now 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 the stern is the us is longest war. Its lasted 1000 years, more than 2300. 00 soldiers have died. Its cost more than 193000000000. 00. Earlier
Thernor hogan about direction of the Republican Party. This is hosted by the reagan institute. Young larry hogan would serve as a delegate to the 1980 republican delegation. We have a lot of reagan devotees. I think Governor Hogan may rank above them all. You see, he didnt just support 1980, reagan in 1956, 1984, he managed to support him in 2020 as well. I know you consider president reagan dirt local hero, governor , but that israel dedication. And by the way but that is real dedication. And by the way, you had to do that to be invited here today. We are honored to welcome you virtually to the reagan institute, for the center for work at the nexus of these three pillars. Answering president reagans call for an informed patriotism to ensure a prosperous future for america. The governor of maryland knows a lot about this. Pragmatic and patriotic leadership has carried the flame of our 40th president. If you know about Governor Hogan , you know he doesnt mince words. He has been just as
Trust. So i think certainly the message from my pay was of course, the outgoing secretary of state is to try and get these sides to, to get the technicalities out of the way and start negotiating on the really difficult point. The resurgence of covert 19 has many countries tightening restrictions. Canadas largest city toronto is going back into lockdown. The pandemic suspected to be the main topic of discussion at the g 20 summit, which saudi arabia is hosting. And then i, and i mean, this is been an extraordinary year. The cove in 1000 pandemic has been an unprecedented shock that affected the entire world within a short period of time, causing Global Economic and social issues. Our people in economies are still suffering from the shock. However, we will do our best to overcome this crisis through international cooperation. The United Nations says a full scale humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in northern ethiopia. The un has called on warring sides to halt fighting. So more aid
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