then to the muslim radical groups such as those of the islamic fundamentalists comprise a minority and it's not representative of the muslim community in belgium nevertheless politicians analysts and even the belgian muslims themselves acknowledge that the problem is what these groups symbolize radicalization the process it spreads and the allure of extreme views. tests are so yeah r t brussels. u.s. announcement that its combat operations in afghanistan will end earlier than expected has stirred up confusion among afghan officials who say could be a disaster for the whole transition plan u.s. defense secretary leon panetta said earlier that the country wants to switch to a supporting and training role for local forces before the end of next year war correspondent and author eric margolis thinks the upcoming election could be the main motive for the decision first of all pressure from other this year's elections a poll shows sixty percent of american voters are fed up with the war in afghanistan or against the. price is approaching one truism dollars

a time when washington's very hard of cash is coming budgets and obama wants to be reenergized number greg already remember he was the peace presidency brown is going to repeat student nine states and this is a very important step you must draw to a smaller number of foreigners but he says drone attacks will conduct special sources really it's not over yet and understand what's going to have the eighty thousand u.s. paid mercenaries who are in afghanistan remains uncertain. the turn now to some other stories making headlines across the globe cambodia's supreme court has sentenced the commercials chief jailer known as comrade to life in prison for crimes committed while running a notorious detention center appeal judges rejected the man's claim that he was just following orders while overseeing the torture and execution of more than

twelve thousand victims he's already serving a thirty five year prison sentence for crimes against humanity. rescue teams continue battling heavy seas and strong winds to search for survivors after a ferry sank off new guinea with three hundred fifty crew and passengers aboard almost two hundred fifty people were plucked from the sea many remain missing the ship's operator said the vessel sent out a distress call thursday but that lost contact most of the passengers were college students and teachers and training. a cold snap has already claimed one hundred sixty four lives in eastern europe as a nation struggle with record low temperatures heavy snowfalls led to widespread transport chaos and power outages the extreme cold even caused the black sea to freeze off ukraine's coast and in that country alone more than one hundred people died after temperatures plummeted to minus thirty celsius most of the victims homeless people. euro zone woes and iran's nuclear ambitions have taken the german

chancellor to china ogling merkel is hoping to reassure investors that europe is still a good bet and seek and to secure funds to help the region escape its financial crisis merkel is also asking beijing to join the e.u. as oil embargo on iran analysts say beijing is only interested in finding diplomatic solutions in the middle east. china is not evil for sanctions and i believe that china we not reduce its import of oil from iran he doesn't mean that china is going to increase its import of oil from iran but i think china will lose its influence in the middle east no way which is compatible with the mental principles of china as diplomacy and i meet the china even the ease in a very strong body position in the middle east goes. to tel aviv of course israel

china has very good relations between israel but china has also good relations we. saw china re your power broker in in the middle east later join the moscow out team on the hunt for new ways to spend your time n.b.a. at the winter freeze well. good morning everybody. hello though this week program we're exploring the popular subject of hobbies in the working capital from board games to extreme sports the cold weather certainly doesn't put anybody off here but why the mosque well that's because i'm here at the big league language school in the center of moscow where this group of boys in the police game matter where.

you are with nascar coming away in five minutes here on our team but first the business update with dimitri. thanks matt the european union is reporting a fall in russian gas supplies for the straight day the exceptionally cold weather is putting strains on supply from siberia to cornwall to tell us what's going on we sent daniel bushell out into the freezing night. what we do know is that e.u. energy commission a good guess probably did warn of potential shortages and for the last three days several states from the likes of poland to italy and austria said there have been caught no there has been increasingly cold weather in europe so that means that the morning has risen but those countries have got reserves for such

a contingency the european companies have not complained yet officially which means it goes from says it's not making a statement because it's received no complaint previously gazprom says that it may preference russian consumers which is also suffering russia is also suffering from fairly cold weather at the moment ukraine and russia have accused of being behind these cuts but it is not really become clear what the real reason for these cuts is at the moment and we do expect this issue to toyed over where near the called received so more and more returns to normal. market watchers expect the darkness of euro zone debt problems to get some light soon ratings agency standard and poor's expects the currency union to gradually climb out of its mild recession in the second half of this year and into twenty eight thirteen therms chief european economist explains. the risks of the more severe recession. that could go into twenty thirteen are significant we estimate about forty percent

probability yet i think we have to look at all the factors there has been some and poor wedging developments inside the year was own and outside the eurozone what we expect is at the moment from emerging markets particularly. asia to strengthen again in the second half of the and that should be supportive of a very gradual recovery in the euro zone we also expect that investors confidence will gradually come back as they do up in central bank continues to provide ample liquidity to the banking sector in the euro zone. not everyone shares this opinion saxo bank is predicting an economic apocalypse with the european equity markets losing a quarter of their value this year we asked the author of the best seller extreme

money such as he does which scenario seems more likely to have. well i think the best way to describe the s. and p. report is whatever they're smoking i'd like to have some as far as the sex of bank report goes i think they are believers in the mayan calendar which believes that the world will end in two thousand and twelve but i think the major thing is that when you look at the situation there is no way that europe is going to have a small recession it's going to have a long recession because the government spending will have to be cut and that has been the major stimulus which kept these economies going the second thing is the banking system in most of these countries is not creating any credit will not be able to create it's technically if you are honest about it they are marginally solve them to bits and we still have not result the debt issue and the real question is what will happen to portugal what will happen to spain what will happen to italy and there is absolutely no result on the part of european leadership and the european economic community because there is really no easy solution. so you

look at the markets and stocks are positive stateside as the u.s. economy added two hundred forty three thousand jobs in january twice what was expected by analysts this brings the unemployment rates to eight point three percent in the u.s. european markets are also trading pause for me to hear on from the u.s. with high hopes are for the global recovery and the russian markets also and the friday session on a positive note with the week being seeing four consecutive sessions of growth for the r.t.s. data one point three percent of my sites one of the hoff if we think i'm going to move is on the my six it's of course for news gold up almost thirty five percent the lowest in three years and media reports london listed parents will make a boy out of the most inept was also strong in the close one point six percent up and gazprom adds more than one percent despite the gas supply sure it's.

moving on so well now and it's also turn positive roi of the year publishing of that data on unemployment light swedes are powerful ball of brant more than one dollar per pound. matters next with the headlines to stay with. the close up team has been to the hub bar of screeching where the country's mineral

wealth starts its way across the ocean. now our team goes to the area. once named dr len and looking to a different character to represent itself. for local businesses are striving to build the aviation capital of russia. the for the four by fours are made and can be tested to the limit. welcome to the illyana screeching. russia close up on r t. c.

eight thirty pm in moscow these iraqi headlines volleys of tear gas fired into crowds of fleeing protesters in egypt people rallied for the third day with reports of at least three killed protests against the military rulers broke out after wednesday's football violence that left seventy four dead. the u.n. makes headway on a new syria resolution with references to regime change and an arms embargo removed in response to russian concerns but moscow continues warning it will oppose any attempt even to hint at overthrowing president assad. and all

polling stations across russia get their own digital observer as webcams are installed on the orders of the prime minister the move was introduced by vladimir putin as a step towards halting electoral fraud in next month's presidential vote. up now exploring some of the hobbies followed in russia from model train sets to martial arts moscow coming up. hello and welcome to the show in this week's program we're exploring the popular

subject of hobbies in the russian capital from board games so extreme sports the cold weather doesn't put anybody off but. that's because i'm here. in the center where this group. also known as well wolf assassin mathy is a party game that was created in the u.s.s.r. by jimmy in the one nine hundred eighty six as a kind of wink murder mystery game six treme popular in moscow and various pubs restaurants and even. ex-pats to enjoy the game. although quite complicated the rules are cut down to this play is secretly assigned one of two roles mafia members who know each other and general tells people as an elimination game he continues until all of the mafia has been eliminated until the mafia outnumber the townspeople yesterday. killed.

me yeah i'm sure. but it's a great idea and team building exercise it's really the crowd going it also represents the cultural and hobby seed in moscow well. here in this nice place first of all to. by the most important the purpose of being here is to cool our language skills and in the same time to have so. many other people. yes russia has many connections with as ever these dozens of players become world champions maybe some of the children. named after the world champion produced a few champions to. break into

a profession for most it's an activity when some sort of diversion from the daily stress is necessary. many hobbies all sport related and popular activity such as football have a place but the less recognize sports such as killing both finding a home in people's homes too and whether we pursue them alone or in groups indoor outdoor hobbies always tell you something about it to get to that you will. put able to work curling is a fascinating game it's entertaining and also addictive it's great for team building too we have many office people here who come to play in big groups. like. moving on and it's widely understood in the medical community that stress can be destructive crofts and other presents a disease help you let go of stress as focus on something you enjoy and this next off is an intriguing addition to the world of hobbies locos and foreigners can

enjoy. the beginning of two thousand and seven a group of muskoka and their enthusiastic created a club to cultivate traditional and strong. practitioners. someone who practices can immigrating system of skill equivocation is cool it's growing in popularity around the world and russian capital is no exception just kinda as a part of spiritual and physical in high. with the means of a sword it's a powerful social and cultural phenomenon in japan and russia it's existed for twenty two years as always i've been asked if i would like to take part in a class so it's on with the clothing and components and finally the helmets all the men as it's called i'm going to short lesson in technique and the principles behind the fighting a movement and well let's try. that

in the training is quite noisy in comparison to some of the martial arts or sports this is because can use a shout to express their fighting spirit when striking assured or shall i as it's called is meant to represent japanese swords and is made up of four bamboo slats held together by leather fittings what's the experience yes again i live to tell the tale. for the most time consuming process times in the twenty first century video gaming some parents might not be happy about that many young says spend a lot of time in front of the screen of the play stations computers is a huge industry now six of issues old allies around the world to showcase the best examples like the economy expo in moscow held annually in two thousand and six.

things is one of the most common hobbies some keep their collections in cupboards others prefer to share them with all others interested. and to clarion and retro complex and introduce us by the increase of those names acquired his first ventures b.m.w. a decade ago this. decided to start a collection this go out of service and international retro cause grew considerably somebody decided to open a museum which now has hundreds of instruments on display. to a toy store now and just to me i'm meeting children's world is a popular chain in russia for the million still of trainspotting stamp collecting the model making traditional hobbies are being replaced by technology but while

some kids turn their noses up at traditional games are still many who love old fashion pastimes. jigsaw puzzles black drafts chess for dozens of hobbies and games on sale here and of course even though our children's toys are in the center of moscow highlights the world wide appeal. and throw in the cold and dark winter months such indoor activities for all ages. and since no. such hobbies are good for you in many ways jigsaws arts and craft puzzles plastic model kits and so on are said to hans your creativity help you think more clearly and sharpen your focus based medium of is a big band the eiffel tower and the global certainly keep you concentrating and entertained for hours in the high tech world of today there's clearly still a market for such hobbies in moscow beyond. the jigsaw puzzle someone just for children some are so complicated that even grownups can manage them like for

example nice ones here consisting of thousands of pieces but it's a great family holby and fun well like to do with them all together as. a final location is the olympic sports complex venue was built for the nine hundred eighty summer olympics where most of the swimming diving and water polo competitions. i'm here to meet a group of stephen davis regular sessions on how to decide this reusable and that six meters deep it's a great place to train and build up underwater confidence and skills there are several diving clubs in moscow it's a passionate hobby for many russians who travel around the world exploring their historic sites. which question this for me is a great part of my life i give such time to work my brain is overloaded with information and i feel like i need some sort of release which i gantz when i come

here don't even to pull and spend time with fellow divers. used in that i thought living in a busy capital such as musk i meant the holidays abroad are the only chance to enjoy the what to wild well that's not the case so it's on with the wetsuit and gear and into the. sea creatures or not so this is still great fun although you don't have the views of coral and fish swimming pool is an ideal place to concentrate on managing the equipment steady breathing and to make sure your knowledge of safety is refresh and here you can see several advanced scuba divers playing a game of underwater rugby take that's for a unique time. provides an opportunity to release your stress and recharge your batteries as an ideal facility for personal expression from collecting soviet stamps to scuba diving they are important outlets and a great form of escapism. in extreme seasons of moscow's hot summers

and cold winters this is he brings a whole range of fascinating hobbies and as the city evolves and muscovites travel more activities enjoyed only become more individual and specialized maybe next time they'll add a shock to the swimming pool look what i've experienced that was great fun for a fortune. that's a long time we have left on this week's program my hobbies impost times again for some time so i'll see you again it's the same time next week and so on for me on the rest of the crew from the elephant ski sports stadium here on my for not. cool.

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wealthy british scientists it's time to. market. to. find out what's really happening to the global economy with mike stronger for a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines two kinds of reports. the mission. couldn't take three days for chargers. arrangement

three. three stooges. old freeboard closing video for your media project a free media. volleys of tear gas fired into crowds of protesters in egypt people rally for the third day with reports of at least three killed protests against the military rulers broke out after wednesday's football violence let's take you for dead. in moscow says it can't support a new draft resolution on syria adding you when all the text had been softened to overcome some of the russian of jackie chan's it still falls short of addressing moscow's main concern. all polling stations across russia will never own a digital observer as web cameras are installed on orders of the prime minister who was introduced by vladimir putin as a step toward stopping electoral fraud in next month's presidential vote. decks

with all the latest sports news stay with us here on our team. thanks for joining us this is supports there are plenty ahead of the next ten minutes or so including these stories and three. court dates a strictly an open finalist maria sharapova teammate's progress is opening fed cup test of the season against spain in moscow this weekend. lucky thirteen saskia moscow make it look easy in the euro league seeing off gala times trying to stay perfect in europe's premier basketball competition. on capital gain another moscow fight back from behind to record their third straight victory. football's governing body demanded a full report into what exactly occurred on wednesday when more than seventy people

lost their lives on the top flight much in egypt these were the scenes in cairo in the aftermath thousands of people showing their sole authority for those who lost their lives and also to welcome back those caught up in the trouble fans packing into the capital's mean train station with many on furling egyptian flags seventy four people died when opposing supporters clashed following a pitch invasion every single member of the egyptian f.a. has now been sold. tennis and maria sharapova will get russia's fed cup campaign underway on saturday when the world number three takes on spain sylvia soulé esplin isa their home nation can boast a strong quartet this season as they seek their first title since two thousand and eight richard from port reports. shopping center just a stone's throw away from red square was it can't draw but it gave a chance for the launch crowd to get a glimpse of russia's top stars including world number three maria sharapova.