Increased the sway of neighboring iran and militia groups aligned with tehran. As u. S. Soldiers head home, they could risk leaving the field to americas adversaries. For some analysis on this, lets bring in ben hodges is a retired u. S. General who is currently holding the persian chance to teach these of the center for european policy analysis joins us from frankfurt. General, its been nearly 20 years, isnt president. Right . That its time to close the chapter on afghanistan and iraq. Well, if theres 2 aspects of this, of course, i do not like the way that this has been done, and apparently without consultation with all of our allies whove been with us there for almost 2 decades from the very beginning that have lost the way the americans have lost casualties as well as money. So i dont like that. And of course the consultation that has to be done with the afghans. On the other hand, millions of americans are racist to see this terminated. My only sense is that if the United States was not willing to do what was necessary with regards to pakistan and india to make sure that those could not be axing could not provide a safe haven. Then it would be immoral to continue sending soldiers from any country into afghanistan because as long as pakistan after safe haven in a 1000 years, we would never be able to fully defeat the internet or use in afghanistan, the in 20092010 as a Brigadier General in your estimation is afghanistan capable of filling that void left by the departing u. S. Troops. Well, thats, thats approach the great question and it will be very difficult. Certainly, the United States, germany, great britain, and so many other allies have given the afghans the best possible chance with our own investment, not just of us, of money, but of people in town in training. At some point the afghans have to have to own this, but again, that i think where we failed strategically was to put the pressure on pakistan. And were working with any of them. Put pressure on pakistan not taught laos safe haven. If, if the taliban are able to operate out of pakistan without any other hindrance than it would be very difficult for Afghan Forces to, to do this by themselves. I do hope that in the withdrawal as this unfolds, that we make the effort to bring out as many afghans as possible, give them asylum in the United States or elsewhere. Those they will be a huge risk, particularly women, and those who work with allied security forces. And what about the message of this withdrawal sense to us allies, nato troops who are risking their lives to keep that come to say, you know, that this is a terrible message to, to do this without consultation, just like some other decisions have been made by the administration, without consulting with allies, this undermines confidence. It makes it difficult for our allies who have to deal with their own domestic challenges and in political situations to go along with the United States to do something and its always going to be tough. And now it makes it a little bit more difficult when people are not sure. Will the United States unilaterally, or can they depend on us . Whats your expectations with regard to the incoming biden of ministration . Yes, but i think President Biden will bring a more traditional approach to diplomacy and that for sure, he will remove all doubt about americas commitment to nato and our european allies. He will be more prone to want to work through multinational organizations and treaties that sort of thing. But im also sure that he will put a lot of pressure on a european allies to do more. And im not talking just spending, im talking about to take on more responsibility to protect it for germany, for example, to use more diplomatic power to push back on a lot of the kremlin is doing. And lastly, against the ukraine, for example, benefits as retired u. S. General, who actually previously served in afghanistan. Thank you very much for that analysis. Thank you tunnel to take a look at some other stories making headlines around the world. President tom passed fired his top Cyber Security official, chris krebs, via twitter, trump, a few scraps of making an accurate statement when he confront the security of the november election. Trump continues to claim the election was marred by fraud, but has yet to provide evidence of that Ethiopian Government forces are marching towards the capital of the rebel tigra region, mccaleb, ignoring International Appeals for talks to end. The conflict footage here shows an earlier era fences by government fighter jets box to grow Us Forces Say theyve captured tanks and artillery and are vowing to quickly defeat government troops. Thousands of prodemocracy protesters have gathered in the toilet, thai capital, bangkok as lawmakers vote on possible constitutional reforms. Protesters are seeking the removal of the countrys Prime Minister and changes to the role of the monarchy. Today, tuesday. So Police Used Tear Gas and Water Cannons on demonstrators spot, they say they will not be counted. But here in germany, in the capital berlin, thousands of people have been gathering to protest against government plans to increase its powers to enforce coronavirus and strict restrictions. Protesters, men without masks and not social distancing, amassed at the edges of the code of parliament grounds. Thousands of police have been deployed to secure the area, demonstrators are rallying against a law due to be passed later today which could bolster the governments ability to impose limits on social contact. But its say the law and dangerous citizens civil rights without the approval of parliament for more on that Political Correspondent who is outside the German Parliament where that protest is taking place. We can see protesters behind you and police. What are these protesters angry about . First of all, you have to say that this is a group of protesters that is very mixed. Some of these people have been taking to the streets for months now. Theyre protesting their corona, the anti corona measures by the German Government. And they criticize that its taking away too many of their freedoms. The problem with them is that they also dont believe in the measures that the government has imposed. So many of these protesters, in fact, the vast majority of them refuse to wear masks in public, and they say it doesnt serve anything. They also are not adhering to social distancing rules, which is why the police have just ended this protest happening right behind me. And maybe you can see the Water Cannons that the Berlin Police has positioned here. Theyre ready to use them. They say, to disperse the crowd. Now, of course specifically today, here in berlin, these protesters are demonstrating against that law that you mentioned. That is about to be passed by the parliament. And the idea behind that law is to make the anti corona measure more legally stable because in the past, local courts have over ruled those mistakes. Stay with us while we take a closer look. Being debated right now in the German Government intends to put its pandemic response, as nina said, on a stronger legal footing be food 2020. Who could have imagined germans might have to be forced by law to cover their faces. Just one instance of how lawmakers did not foresee the extent to detail of many measures introduced this year. Some such as bans on people from certain regions, staying in hotels, were overturned by the courts. The new law aims to clarify the rules, limiting contacts between people, including the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants. It also provides a new basis for police to enforce distancing rules and the mosque requirement, and makes clear on the what circumstances schools and kindergartens might be shut. For politicians. This is about ensuring public support and keeping parliament in the loop. In all these Health Protection measures which are going to be hard over the coming months, we have to take people with us. We cant just impose them by decree. It can only be done with dialogue, or the new law should mean events such as demonstrations can only be banned if experts agree, such a move is proportionate. But already plenty of people are saying, such legislation cuts too deep into basic freedoms and its aims are insufficiently clear. Well, lets go back to these protests in this law that these approaching infringements on Civil Liberties are about to be enshrined in law. And many critics, even moderate ones, are really concerned how dangerous is this law . First of all, you have to say that this is not a new law. What theyre debating and what theyre likely to pass is additions to an existing law. That was the Infection Prevention law that has been, that has existed in germany for decades, but it was too weak to really act and give the government enough power to counteract a pandemic of this massive importance, like a coronavirus pandemic. And what weve seen in the past is that the government has tried to impose restrictions to prevent the population from getting sick and from overwhelming the whole system. But then like you could find it too easy to overturn some of these restrictions, which is why the government is now basically just ensure izing in law, the measures that it has been taking throughout this pandemic for the last 88 months already. Anyway, so its not a new law, it would just give the government more legal footing. But of course, critics are saying we need a vital debate. And there is criticism that the bonus track, for example, is not involved enough. But this debate, germany is a democracy. This debate will continue, and many people are expecting that today is not the last time that the German Parliament will actually debate a law that would help authorities deal with this pandemic. The people protesting behind us and not for the 1st time, clearly feel that new law goes too far and respect in their freedoms. How much support is there in the general public in germany for this law, and for these anti corona measures. Of course, these are impressive images we workers, journalists, we find them really impressive for what you mustnt forget is you have to take a look at the latest polls. And these polls still say that the vast majority of germans family stand behind the government. They do want the government to control this pandemic and to help the german l. System cope with it. And so this is still a minority. We were alive to, for example, for another similar demonstration just a couple of weeks ago. And 20000 people turned up, but they did come from all over the country. Thank you very much. Well, liverpool in northwest england has become the 1st city in britain to must test all citizens, all the coronavirus around 100000. People have been tested there since the scheme was rolled out nearly 2 weeks ago. Liverpool have, among the highest death rates in europe, from the mc. The opus that must testing will help to break the chain of transmission by identifying carriers without symptoms. The w. C. Shill reports this is being billed as the u. K. s latest weapon in the fight against covert 19, with the city of liverpool on the front line. That piloting a citywide testing scheme. The 1st of its kind in the u. K. And a massive p. R. Campaigns underway to list the half a 1000000 People Living in liverpool, the move people get tested, the better we can protect that great city and drive down that start the fight back against. Lets get tested. Lets do it together. Lets do it for liverpool. Local authorities, a set up, dozens of testing sites across the city, and they brought in the army to help. The logistics considerations of this operation have been significant. We deployed 2000 troops to the city of liverpool within 3 days, across 45 sites. Little poor volunteered to try the mass testing operation after recording one of the highest rates in europe. Authorities hope that by testing as much of the population as possible, theyll identify more asymptomatic cases and break the chains of transmission. The scheme is tested over 100000 people since it started a week and a half a day. But theres still a long way to go ahead of time where its good. Its a good idea that ive had mine done both me and my husband were negative. I think to get the whole population tested to be able to identify whos got a, particularly those who have it and dont show any symptoms. And thats really in the short processing tests quickly is the key to a scheme like this asymptomatic volunteers. Myself included, are asked to do the swap them sounds. You get the results on your phone within an hour. The lateral flow devices that are being tucked in 5 like the font across liverpool. Now a lot like a pregnancy test, they can determine results in 20 to 30 minutes. And the benefit is the result can be processed right here, the testing site, instead the lab. And thats why these tests are the backbone of the pools math test. And if theres some dispute about how many positive cases are being missed, critics also fear that getting a negative test could give people a false sense of security that results only valid until the moment you leave the building. And once again, at risk of being exposed to the local councillor, paul brown says this scheme was never designed to be a silver bullet. We need to explain to the public. This is not possible to misbehave. This is part of the jigsaw public protection. It will be difficult to tell what direct effects the scheme house on causing infections is happening while england is in lockdown. Brandt says every asymptomatic case thats identified is a step in the right direction. As weve identified through that program, 527 people who we now know were positive, who had no symptoms, and were not previously have known that they were symptomatic and infectious. And theyve now can take steps to take himself out of circulation and protect themselves and their family and their friends. Originally planned to last 2 weeks, this pilots likely to be extended with increasing public in gauging top of their priority list. But its a blueprint for the u. K. s testing strategy. And the governments already announced more mass testing schemes in dozens of locations across the country. Bill reported, and in other news, Central American nations, nicaragua, and honduras are dealing with the aftermath of hurricane iota. This 2nd, destructive storm to hit the region in just 2 weeks. Authorities are Warning Deadly floods urges and mudslides could follow the storm. Thats already being blamed for at least 9 deaths. Argentinians took to the streets to celebrate after the countrys president sent congress a bill to legalize abortion. The bill will fulfill a campaign pledge, which was previously delayed by coronavirus. Abortion is largely habited across latin america and peru has sworn in a new interim president its 3rd head of state in just a week. Francisco sagacity will lead the country until a president ial election next year in mass protests across the country since the impeachment of cruz popular former president monson, his fellow sports news now and the German Soccer Team has suffered its worst defeat. In almost 90 years, germany were beaten soundly. 6 nil by spain, in their final u. F. O. Nations league group, much taurus scored 3 of spains goals, while germany only managed to get 2 shots on goal. Germanys coach your home live said the humiliating defeat was difficult to explain and that everything had gone wrong. The result means spain finish top of their group and are through to the final for well, joining me now for more on this historic defeat is a live out of the w. Sports in germany. We call this a clutch. Right, is a major slap to the face knockouts, the high preview cannot hurt somebody with a slap, and that wasnt true. Of the 2 attempts that germany had not a single one was on top get. And that is just unacceptable, especially if you look at their offensive qualities to midfield is just as talented, but they barely the team in general can even hold on to the body. They only have 30 percent possession, which is so out of line with their playing style. But what stood out was really also they body language. It looked like they didnt even want to try. They didnt challenge for the ball enough. And communication is key and it really is a win. Now because of the ghost games without any spectators, and hence you can hear the players so loud and clear. And you could hear a lot of spanish but not as seen on board of german. And its because the players went just, were just, were not communicating. And i always say, look, sometimes its not just about by how much you lose, but also how you lose and this. And i think how the last makes it even more embarrassing. Where does this last round in the history of losses . Its up there. Its their worst ever competitive loss and last time, as we just heard that they lost by 6 goals was back in 1981. Of course that was a very long time ago, but germany have had to have had some humiliating losses in between. But nothing like we saw yesterday. What about your, your can live the german lessons only of course he was asked about his future once again, but he was also asked if he would consider bringing back some of the world cup winners from 2014, especially the defensive do or 10, and thats almost and then of course, thomas miller, the midfielder, because all of them are doing really well at the moment. But live, of course, hes the kind of player, a player sort of coach who, you know, he sticks to his the citizens. And he says that he believes in the potential of his current team, and he addressed that point after the game. Yesterdays oh, lets take a listen here because i said this, i trust these players and that trust is not shaken. We have to learn a lesson from this defeat. Whether i should be worried about my job, you should off the others. Yeah. And the others were asked, media ended up asking Germany National team manager all of a b. Off. And he said that this game changes nothing, he trusts you, walk him live. And if you ask me personally, if i think well be judged on how they do at next years european championshi