This is r. T. International coming to you live from moscow im Kate Partridge thank you for joining us. Under stars in syria where terrorists have shelled a new humanitarian corridor in the war ravaged district of Eastern Ghouta thats according to Russias Defense Ministry which helps set up the route before it was a time just minutes later he was meant to allow civilians to leave the area just outside the capital damascus. Other pictures from the colorado checkpoint on the side of government controlled territory stooge of the terrorists shelling not a single civilian had been able to leave the area on tuesday r. T. Arabic correspondent. Is on the ground in damascus and has visited the checkpoint. At the had no civilians have come out of the corridor yet minutes after he was opened the area was shelled five time. Times several syrian soldiers were injured snipers have also been firing at those patrolling the corridor that could be why civilians are in using this route out. Well eastern g
Unemployment, problems with the Education System already. Last thing you need is legalized marijuana. Reporter mayor elect Muriel Bowser voted for the Marijuana Initiative yesterday and today she said as mayor shes looking forward to signing a bill that will enable the city to tax the sale of marijuana. Council member Muriel Bowser the day after her 20point win in the d. C. Mayoral contest arrived at the National Press club today surrounded by her new metropolitan Police Security detail. As mayor elect, she now gets around the clock security. I see no reason why we wouldnt follow a regime similar to how we regulate and tax alcohol. Reporter but she wont risk going to jail if congress overturns the Marijuana Law as she did years ago when demonstrating for full voting invites for d. C. How far are you prepared to go and how far should the mayor go in fighting for this initiative that the voters approved . Would you be willing to get arrests again . Im not in the business of getting arres
She only weighs 112 pounds. I strangled her in the back seat. What did he say to andrea, ask detectives. First thing i said, i said goodbye. I knew once i went down that path i couldnt go back. Help me, she said. Please, caleb. I started crying, but i couldnt stop. Crew tells detectives, though his wife lay lifeless in the suv, he checked and found a pulse so he took off the tie he had worn to court and wrapped it around her neck. When you say you put it on, what do you mean . Around her neck. Tightly . Yeah. Why . To finish the job. When crew pleaded guilty last month, the prosecutor credited the detectives for their skillful work in obtaining that evidence. Coming up at 6 00, what crew had to say about what he did next when he drove to the river. Julie, thank you. The university of virginias first choice to investigate a reported culture of rape is now out. Turns out, he was a member of my cappa sci fraternity, the same named in a Rolling Stone article in which a student claims she w
No matter what the grand jury decides, i do not want my sons death to be in vain. Reporter separate messages from local sports stars and attorney general eric holder dont mention ferguson or the case. But do call for unity and peace. The most successful and enduring movements for change are those that adhere to nonaggression and nonviolence. Reporter violence erupted in the days after wilson shot and killed brown, who was unarmed at the time of his death. The images and emotions serve as a warning, more than 100 days later, as the grand jury moves closer to a decision. Lets just face it. The city is really in a panic at this point. In anticipation of this decision. Reporter along the street, a local artist posted images of hands up. The familiar chant of protesters heard since browns death. The photos show different ages and races, but they represent one message. We need all the people, no matter who they are. No matter what color they are, to stand together. That wont change whatever
To use marijuana intelligently and responsibly. Good for everybody else, but i dont partake. The people wanted it and so i think they should be given what they want. Reporter in a faceoff with congress the mayor with backing of d. C. Leaders vowed not to back down yesterday. Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted, i stand with d. C. Residents. Referring to the bill passed overwhelmingly by d. C. Voters in november. Im not sure theyd want to risk throwing the d. C. Mayor in jail. I dont think that will really come to a head. Reporter a statement was released today urging House Republicans to essentially back off saying local decisions should be made on the local level and that initiative 71 was voted by 70 of the voters. In northwest washington surae chinn, wusa9. We did reach out to the House Oversight committee and got no answer to the threat of prosecuting d. C. Leaders. Another type of marijuana is now legal for some rgviinia residents. It is now law. [ applause ] Governor Terry mcauliffe sign