That exclusive g. W. News footage of an airstrike in ethiopias tiger. Ive profits. The rebellious region has ignored a government ultimatum to surrender. You feel good as defense minister tells us he expects the military offensive on to drive to be over within a week. Im Claire Richards and welcome to the show. The United States has announced it will be, bringing some troops home from iraq and afghanistan by mid january. U. S. , President Donald Trump had earlier suggested he want to trade, celebrate the troop withdrawal from both countries, by the end of his charm in office. The pentagon says just 2500 troops will remain in each nation respectively. Now these conflicts have lasted through 3 american presidencies, with u. S. Troops stationed in afghanistan since 2001. And in iraq since 2003, u. S. National security adviser, Robert Obrian says, the troop drawdown fulfills an election pledge importance to the outgoing president s. Before years ago, while President Trump read our promise
And play richardson. Welcome to the show. The United States says its reducing troop numbers in afghanistan and iraq. By mid january, the deployment will be reduced to 2 and a half 1000 soldiers in each country. Bringing american troops home was a key pledge of the trump presidency, but that situation has also triggered a backlash. 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, outgoing President Donald Trump will further reduce the number of soldiers here and in iraq. In light of these tremendous sacrifices and with great humility and gratitude to those who came before us, i am formally announcing that we will implement president trumps orders to continue our repositioning of forces from those 2 countries by january 15th, 2021. Our forces, their size in afghanistan will be 2500 troops,
Freedom Fighters Group were demonstrating near a school said to have held an all whites dance party in october. South africas president has called for an investigation, just scribing the clashes as deeply regrettable german president has taken part in commemorations marking 75 years since the start of the nuremberg trials. 24 high ranking representatives of germanys nazi regime were brought to justice for war crimes, paving the way for the creation of the International Criminal court in the hague. This is news from berlin. Follow us on twitter and instagram it d w news or visit d w dot com. Hello, welcome loss of significant anniversaries on this edition of arts and culture. November the 20th is world childrens day, and this year is also the 100th anniversary of save the children international. Also coming up, this years booker prize is awarded to 1st time author douglas, for his novel shuggie bang. And it is 75 years since the nuremberg trials start and look at the city day and whats
A quarantine cruise ship in japan as hundreds of passengers are finally allowed off. American to be bullied or influenced by anybody and the u. S. Attorney general is reported to be considering quitting his job as anger grows over the president s attacks on judges and prosecutors. On his 4 titleholders a little full face an uncertain future in this seasons Champions League liverpool beats in spain both lets go madrid in the 1st leg of the last 16 tie. Now the United Nations says its hoping to resume talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in libya the internationally recognized government suspended involvement in the discussions in geneva after the port of tripoli was attacked at least 3 people were killed on tuesday when rockets were fired by forces of. Khalifa haftar now the port is the main entry point for supplies into libya have to Us Forces Say their target was an arms depor tripolis government is now insisting that the talks can continue until the well to firmly responds to what it
And china while dispelling big brother fears plus. Familiar songs take on new relevance in a london stage children a message about bref eugenes. And in sport manchester citys chief executive hit so hard at the decision to ban the club from european competition. The most important thing i have to say to that is that the allegations are not found sorry and i insist the club didnt break financial world as. Well turkeys president says warning that an operation into Northern Syria could be launched imminently Tayyip Erdogan wants Government Troops to withdraw behind Turkish Military positions in atlanta province and turkeys demands havent been metz during recent talks with russia the kremlin says it strongly opposed to any Turkish Military operation as saying it would be a worst Case Scenario the Syrian Government is conducting an offensive to retake the last rebel held areas wont turkey says its pushing to establish a safe zone in Northern Syria live now its a house from a whole bara in ho