Done. If i could just maybe correct a couple facts here. First of all, none of our nato allies, not all of them are involved in the coalition, but none are opposed to it. They are all supportive of our mission against the Islamic State. The United Nations is not opposed. In fact, this intervention is happening at invitation of the government of iraq under international law. In terms of refugees, canadas response has been generous and responsible. Weve admitted so far 15 of all the world refugees from the region. In terms of our response to this recent crisis, even before it was in the headlines, i announced our intention to accept additional refugees. I have since announced a number of changes to our system to expedite that number, and were doing so while at the same time making sure that we choose the refugees, that we choose those who are genuine refugees, the most vulnerable people, and also maintain all standards of security and other screening. This is a generous and responsible a
6 detainees from Guantanamo Bay have been transferred. They are now in uruguay after being held by the u. S. Government for 12 years without charge. The six are the first guantanamo detainees to be transferred. Four syrians, a tunisian and palestinian were among them, hold as suspected alqaeda affiliates since 2008 and cleared for release until 2009. The u. S. Government could not find a country to accept them as refugees. We are told why uruguays president agreed to take them in. This is a personal campaign by the outgoing present of uruguay. He was a prisoner for 13 years under the military dictatorship that governed uruguay and feels this from the heart. He says they have what it calls a moral obligation to take in people from other countries who suffered. He called the particular case of the six lowlevel detainees from guantanamo an atrocious kidnapping. Uruguay has taken in refugees from the syrian conflict they have been provided with housing, schooling and job opportunities. The
Indonesia. Tomorrow an Appeals Court takes up the case. From the horrific to the heartwarming. The stories that mattered most. Our special report, 2014, a closer look. As this year draws to a close so does the war in afghanistan for u. S. Led nato forces there. A combat mission that began 13 years ago officially comes to an end today but the fighting goes on as afghanistan continues to face attacks from within. Al jazeeras Jennifer Glasse has more from kabul. In 2007, helman province was filled with nato fighters. They had been there for six years. Nato troops walked a delicate line in a country suspicious of strangers. Sort of a double edged sword there could be enemy in there but at the same time reassure the locals we are not there to hurt them or harm them. Another part of the nato mission was to get rid of opium poppy crops. 13 years and spending 7. 5 billion later the opium crop is bigger than ever and the crop employs more than the military forces. While there are 375,000 Afghan
Just struck midnight. More celebrations from all over the world. We begin in indonesia where authorities believe they have found the crash on sunday. The police say they have recovered seven bodies and some debris but bad weather is hampering recovery efforts. The bodies found yesterday were returned to surabaya today. They were welcomed at a ceremony at surabaya airport with the first bodies found. Bad weather is hampering the recovery south of borneo. The the tragic moment. Three days after they had departed from singapore their bodies have now returned here in su rabaya. Dna records will help in in recover recovering the victims. All festivities have been canceled, and well pray for the spirit of the victims so they can rest in peace. And those who have been left behind so they can accept this terrible loss. [ singing ] relatives of the victims held their own ceremony at surabaya airport, some hoping for a miracle. Prayers for Better Weather at the crash site so a speedy recovery ca
And photo finish. National geographic upveils the photo of the year. A big aboutface to sony, the studio giving a limited release to the interview, it was pulled after a series of cyber attacks, and they were followed by threats of violence at u. S. Theatres. The u. S. Blames north korea for the hacking. Roxana saberi has more. The announcement has lit up social media. A lot of people are applauding, including president obama. You want us to kill the leader of north korea. Yes. The plot surrounding the release of the movie is taking a twist, with independent theatres from alabama to georgia declaring theyll show the comedy starting christmas day. A texas based chain is one of the first to announce it was taking online reservations. Two screenings were full in 2. 5 hours. I was looking for a bootleg copy. I dont have to. Ill stand up for free speech and creativity. Sonys entertainment confirmed the news in a statement saying they have never given up. They were the first step of the film