Anger especially from abroad. Broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is R T International im john thomas certainly glad to have you with us art aside from the impact on health and leaving millions jobless the coronavirus is also threatening to leave people hungry as well a new report by oxfam warns that covert 19 is triggering a food crisis that could potentially double the number who die from hunger each year if you trust god is the head of humanitarian policy for Oxfam International he says even affecting developed countries as well. Whats really worrying in this report is we are seeing new centers on developing in an otherwise middle income in developed countries some of the countries we do look at in the reports i think that India South Africa brazil these countries that recently developed economies and yet the impact that were seeing from corona virus is going to have dire consequences on the most Vulnerable People in those societies and say its going to happen i mean this this put people in every country and the same impacts are going to slow down so what were seeing from coronavirus is that both it makes its more sort of political for put people but it also makes them more vulnerable to the economic side as well and thats going to be across the world 8 of the biggest food and drink manufacturers have paid off of 18000000000. 00 its to their shareholders now looking back to what we were speaking about the humanitarian aid the global humanitarian appeal is just over 7000000000. 00 so clearly theres something wrong and ill shoot system the money is flowing to the Big Companies and its really not getting down to the people that need it the World Food Programme estimates the number suffering from crisis level hunger will double by the end of the year reaching 270000000 people and oxfam says 12000 a day could die from starvation if nothing is done of the worst to hit our countrys already deemed unstable before the pandemic nations such as yemen or afghanistan where many citizens had already been suffering from hunger for years will see the numbers at risk rise and some middle income and a developed countries such as brazil and india are also on the danger list matthew again insists there are measures to minimize the covens effect on hunger but governments need to tack fast. For the time being there are 3 things we need to do so firstly we urgently need to increase humanitarian aid and im at the moment the United Nations has put out an appeal for about 7000000000 dollars and thats only been 24 percent funded so were not getting nearly enough money for the humanitarian aid that we need at the 2nd thing that we can do is looking into issues like canceling debts if we cancel the debt of of some developing countries we estimate that could free up up to a trillion dollars for those countries to be using to help those people and that can pay for things like food they can pay for Social Security social protection it can pay for things like health so shrink up the deaths could make a huge difference and thats just a matter of wealthy nations really giving up some of the debt owed to them by other countries and the 3rd thing that we need to do and in and this is a long term change is we need to change our food system works we need to build a more fair more robust a more equal food system food system thats a bit that able to deal with Climate Change thats able to respond to shocks this able to be sustainable and to support that the small scale farmers and small produces rather than just putting money into Big Companies if a 2nd rate does come we know the people who are going to be the most trouble for that and if there are restrictions put in place by governments to take that to address that 2nd wave those restrictions have to be have to be able to cater to the needs of the poorest people so we need to make sure that the food systems that you get where its needed to make sure that people have the resources to buy it that actually. The u. K. Government has aligned british citizens to travel to 59 countries without having to quarantine upon return this comes as life has been slowly returning to normal in the u. K. In the past few weeks with many bars restaurants and public spaces gradually reopening. As of this weekend artists musicians and dancers can stop performing life outside outdoor. We also have the resumption of recreational sport followed later by the reopening about gyms swimming pools and lettuce and however despite this positive attitude towards easing coronavirus measures and reopening borders the u. K. Has one of the highest death rates in the world followed by spain italy the us and france and while the governments announcement will allow british tourists to visit many European Countries it seems they may not get the warmest of welcomes a recent poll reveals many europeans are not thrilled at the prospect of taking in british travellers without these self isolation and people we spoke to had mixed feelings. In our welcome people and they would also give us a big economic scene in my opinion all tourists who come to italy will be well received so i think they will be regarded as. First of all we need to make sure that they do not have a virus that they have had to test until ok and then then they have the right to enjoy themselves. I think its better if that body stays at home not just a british man right now everybody should stay home i think thats the most was that. They need to be objects but i dont see any reason to stop them from coming theyre still part of europe is now that. Long as they respect social distancing and the wearing of mosques it favors the development of tourism. With coronavirus restrictions lifting around the world fears are growing about a potential 2nd wave and in the u. K. There is concern a lack of personal protective equipment could be an issue all over again edwards daschle has more. As a u. K. R. Knocks the lock down it seems many are bracing for a 2nd wave of the corona virus but also a 2nd wave of a shortage of people its not new news the us throughout the entire pandemic and has stuff on the frontline really struggle to get hold of protective gear to adequately safeguard against the virus for months on and it seems like the look down lessons havent been learned over the Department Says it is committed to building the stocks to meet longer term demand we are not convinced that it is treating the market with sufficient urgency or that. The government is adamant that the stock of p. P. Has never run out on a National Level but with demand increased by 20000 percent those on the front line would beg to differ in fact 50 percent of and it starts so there was not enough p. P. And although day to run its usage is hard to get hold of a survey of nurses and carers found that nearly 90 percent were worried about catching the virus at work while the government stresses that the main challenge it faced was getting the right p. P. To the right place at the right time initially masks were issued and then the statement was made that actually we have tested them. And these masks are ok having said that they now say we need to improve this mask so theres a lot of loss of freight and you need to answer this but rather than to say the market has now been resolved with demand spiralling to u. K. Had to look further afield and source p. P. P. On International Markets but that came with its own set of problems a plane from turkey landed at the peak of the pandemic in april carrying a batch of 400000 much needed p. P. Counts upon arrival it emerged that the equipment didnt meet british Safety Standards in a very embarrassing blunder for the government though the u. K. Is able to produce a fair share of its own people theres no imminent guarantee that it wont need to source from abroad again with experts in the field saying that the quality is the key component of effectiveness in prayer. The virus perhaps the government should try before you. Do you know what the shortage is by revising the accounting tactics why not double the numbers instead of counting each pair of gloves as one why dont count each job individually and hey presto youve doubled your stock without even lifting a finger this catalogue of arras suddenly were surely to get it right the 2nd time around if theres a 2nd time around that is but in line with most of the governments coronavirus responses they say its too soon i didnt want to consider at the moment. A full Scale National party is a good use of official talk earlier this week the chancellor announced a 15000000000 pounds. But will it be a case of too little too late especially as some of those in government say any hope for through this pandemic. Turkeys at landmark Sophia Museum which through its long history has also been a cathedral and a mosque has been converted back into a place for muslim prayers. Like the mosques the doors of the hagia sophia will be open to all locals or foreigners muslims and muslims. Humanitys common legacy will continue to embrace everyone with its new status in a more sincere and more unique way by finalizing preparations quickly we plan to open hagia sophia for worship on friday july 24th 2020 with friday prayers. Turns worshippers have to wait another 2 weeks for the i. S. O. Fear to reopen for prayers this friday saw them gathering outside the newly reconverted mosque the president s announcement comes shortly after turkeys high court an old in 1934 decision to turn it into a museum local journalist the use of erin has more. Turkeys councils reach the decision to the no 1934 Ministers Council decision that turned so pure muslim in the museum so this decision being an old guy is so b. B. C. It has now been reverted back to a mosque now what will change with the idea so yeah looking forward well the main thing thats going to change is now sophia will be open for islamic worship now there are many very important christian icons in mosaic so pressed goes inside islamic laws that worship did not take place in the presence of icons but turkish government is planning on using light Mapping Technology to provide an artificial barrier blocking these icons from the view of worshippers during prayer hours so the mosque will still be open for tourism but also be open during prayer hours for worshipers that want to come here as well many turkish officials see the decision to turn. Back into a mosque messick issue but there has been a lot of International Criticism of the United States views a change in the stages of the hagia sophia as diminishing the legacy of this remarkable building and its own supposed to been a decent rare in the modern world to serve humanity as a much needed bridge between those of differing faith traditions and cultures you know sco deeply regrets the decision of the turkish will similar tastes made without prior discussion and calls for the universal thing more World Heritage to be preserved the ruling by the Turkish Council of states to overturn one of modern take decisions and present to us decision to place the monument under the management of the religious Affairs Presidency is regrettable the decision which came as a result of the political will of preston other one. Is the unique value and ecumenical nature of the monument turkish president ial spokesman ibrahim cones in. Surance is that turkeys going to try hard to make sure that the religious identity and historical significance of this Beautiful Mind human is preserved all of our major mosques such as the blue mosque and silly money mosques they are open to both visitors and worshippers opening our pious sophia to worship doesnt keep local or Foreign Tourists from visiting the site so a loss from the worlds heritage is not in question. Is actually a very old structure dating back to the 6th century when the emperor justinian. Help construct this very important character its served as a target for the record not. The empire and its actually a very important symbol to the Greek Orthodox religion. Consider what the vatican is the roman catholics the i. S. O. The Greek Orthodox. Wedding were looking at the reactions coming domestic we regarding the decision to revert by sophia back into a mosque we see members of the ruling party very very happy receiving tweets from the turkish president weve seen tweets from the finance minister the president S Communications director as well expressing pleasure weve seen the opposition take a very wide stance many positive reactions coming out of the muslim world they are celebrating this decision that. Is once again open prison or ship and former great ambassador told us he believes turkeys move will reignite tensions between religions. And spain. It was an initiative that was started about 10 or 15 years ago which had its objective. The one who makes we can it be and. I dont think it has been successful what it is a shame. And see who found it new should it be taking said a mission to have pensions between. Worlds and this is something that. Had mention in his 1st reaction. Oh yes oh yeah becoming a monster. Meanwhile in berlin a push to change the supposedly racist name of the metro station ends up raising eyebrows as the new suggestion by transport authorities proves controversial as well well have more on this story and much more after a short break this is our international. Forum my guide to financial survival. By professional. Money. Thats right. You need to protect yourself and get informed. Welcome back this is our t. International now donald trump is facing a backlash after granting clemency to his former aide roger stone this comes hours after the Appeals Court refused to delay the start of stones 40 month sentence which he was given for lying to congress during the russia collusion probe and explains. The decision from the white house comes just 4 days before roger stone was expected to present himself at a federal prison and start serving his sentence of 40 months in prison after being convicted of obstruction of justice now the white house presented a lengthy report describing roger stone as essentially a political operative who briefly worked with the Trump Campaign in 2016 and became a victim of the russian collusion hoax the white house and question the partiality of the decision and sentence which roger stone faced mr stone was judged by the same prosecutors from the miller investigation toast with finding evidence of collusion with russia because no such evidence exists however they could not charge him for any conclusion related crime instead they charged him for his conduct during their investigation this improvement is that if the special counsel had not been pursuing an absolutely baseless investigation mr stone would not be facing time in prison now according to the white house report bob mahlers prosecutors charged roger stone simply with process crimes that were quote soley from their own improper investigation and the white house went on to say that the prosecutors quote took pains to make a public and shameful spectacle of his arrest they tipped off c. N. N. Allowing his arrest to be filmed on Live Television now at this point weve got democrats speaking up and saying that donald trump is essentially abusing the rule of law and legal processes in the United States essentially for the president saying if you lie for me you cover up for me i will reward you on the other hand if you are a rat you cooperate then like a mafia boss i will come after you Richard Nixon at the height of watergate never pardoned or commuted the sentences of any of the people involved in watergate i have no doubt does. Donald trump is going to pardon himself he is going to pardon the volga trump he is going to pardon jared questionnaire the charges on which roger stone was convicted flowed from the special counsel Robert Muller investigation into allegations that trump colluded with russia during the 2016 elections now no evidence of trump russia collusion was ever discovered but a number of individuals associated with the Trump Campaign were charged with process crimes as well as unrelated charges now roger stone admitted that during the 2016 elections he did indeed promote the wiki leaks emails emails that were provided to wiki leaks from Clinton Campaign manager john podesta however he says he had no prior knowledge of any emails that we do it was going to publish and he certainly was not involved in any hacking or data dumping or anything to that effect the founder of the new side 21st century wire patrick heading send believe the claims against a stone are questionable. To say that roger stone. Committed a crime is to say that it would be the same as saying covering up about about an alien abduction about being abducted by aliens basically how can you lie about something that didnt exist even after a lie has been completely disproven like russia gave him a state of total collapse of the mother of korea even though that is the narratives still linger they linger on theyre adopted as his kind of belief set and thats the whole basis for the stone prosecution so you know and the jury was tainted clearly tainted the foreman of the jury was a Democratic Party hopper to it but that wasnt seen by the judge is grounds for a mistrial so this is being portrayed as the some miscarriage or transgression of justice by the Trump Administration but in fact roger stone did nothing wrong at the end of the day. Almost 2 months after the resurgence of the black lives Matter Movement sparked by the k