That the troops were being reduced in light of the growing capabilities of Iraqi Security forces to address terrorism in the country. And of course, eisel was officially declare defeat in 2017. But the coalition has still been engaged in fighting an insurgency and trying to contain sleeper cells that remain operational in that country. But of course, its much more complicated than that. If we go back to earlier this year, there was this Parliament Vote to oust all foreign troops. And that vote came in response to the u. S. Killing of iranian general custom, some in money and other iraqi officials here in baghdad. And weve also seen a surge in rocket attacks on u. S. Interests, and it was in that context that the 2 sides renegotiated u. S. Military presence, beginning the drawdown from 1st 5000. 00 troops earlier this year to 3000. 00 troops as of september. So this additional drawdown is not that significant in light of the reductions that have already taken place. But what remains to
Where many embassies are based. It was a little after 8. 30 in the morning when the 1st rocket landed in the Afghan Capital for the next 10 minutes, it felt like kabul was under attack. Witnesses say the attack during the morning rush hour was timed to cause maximum damage. So for the record, what they got was morning and we were leaving our home when an explosion happened 2 of my sisters and my mother wounded. So we took them to hospital. I would have thought the way for book it was around 9 am. Rockets hit the bakery, wounding an employee who needed hospital treatment. Lots of shopkeepers are going to suffer financially because of this. I still has claimed responsibility for the attack. It came just hours before the u. S. Secretary of state might bump a 0. Arrived in qatar as capital doha, hes talking to both Afghan Government and taliban negotiators. Involved in peace talks, there shows richies and security that are just breath yet again. So that the sort of weaponry gets into the c
Purple creates where the power is shut off intentionally. Pg e expects to restore power in some areas by 10 00 p. M. 90,000 currently impacted by this power shut off. High wind over night and today will lots of damage. Branchs came crashing down. Winds threatening to spread small fires that started popping up across the bay area. One of the most recent fires sparked a few hours ago. Off highway 12. We have Team Coverage tonight. Well begin with tom in lafayette. About 17,000 customers have been without power since 8 last night. There were some fires but fortunately the winds were not as wickedly strong as some predicted. However pg e just put out a notice to a lot of customers here in lafayette who have lost power, thousands of people. That their power will not be restored until tomorrow at least. Because of high wind. They said they were not able to get helicopters in to fly equipment. To make sure there was no serious damage that could cause more fires. Also because there were not su
Yeah. Chase. So you can. Neighbors together for movie night in delores park after a triple shooting. This very company in the form of park range aernz local police. Good evening, im eric thomas. Thank you for joining us. Law enforcement was on hand to ease everyones fears since no arrests have been made in the shooting case. Abc 7 News Reporter is live in our newsroom with more onlt storey. Lisa . Not only are the five suspects still on the loose, but two out of the three victims are still in the hospital. A 37yearold suffered life threatening injuries after being shot in face. At delores park, movie fans cut tloos footloose, while all under the watchful eye of police, park range aernz private security. Can you see there was a lot of security here today. Is zbl this is the first major vent since thursdays shooting. The suspects crossed the footbridge into the park at Church Street wearing bandanas and hoodie then they three people ashgs 16yeard boy and a 37yearold and 69yearold man. Si
We could be dealing with sprinkles especially along the coast. So clearing by noontime and then this afternoon mostly sunny for everyone. The clouds stick around at the coast, but you notice temperatures are a bit cooler especially inland and around the bay. Enjoy the beautiful sunday, sunset is at 8 12. This morning there is tight ir security at dolores park after a tripping shooting last week. Law enforcement joined neighbors during a movie night at the park last night to try to ease everyones fears. Five suspects are still on the loose. Reporter at dolores park, movie fans cut loose to footloose, all under the watchful eye of police, park rangers and private security. It makes us feel a lot safer. Reporter this is the first major event since thursdays shooting. The suspects crossed the foot bridge into the park at Church Street wearing bandanas and hoodies. And then they started shooting at three people, a 16yearold boy and a 37yearold and a 69yearold man. San Francisco Police have