warning to its founders around ten thousand observers are needed to ensure a fair election in moscow alone. it's great that the civil society wants to be more active but it's critically important not the line and observers not only are position it is serious so for the mutations not to teach science in the political process. the league's founders say they'll shut the organisation down if it ever starts turning into a political movement cleaning they are keen to work with all candidates equally there's no doubt society has changed more people want to have more influence on russia's political life perhaps that's why it took less than one month for the voters league to establish ties with both the authorities and the opposition and with the help promise from candidates the league just may secure enough access to effectively monitor the vote in march as long as it avoids taking sides and protects its neutrality is going off r t moscow. it is

a good to have you with us here on r t today plenty of news and eye catching videos twenty four seven at r.t. dot com here are some of the items waiting for you there online right now hungry for power the muslim brotherhood demand that egypt's military rulers sack the appointed prime minister and replace him with their own candidacy. and a push for politeness rushers a railway stations are installing the special buttons that ticket offices to improve cashiers abilities to deal with customers read those details that are to dog come. just one in twenty past the hour here in moscow afghan president hamid karzai has ordered an investigation into a nato air strike that killed eight children on wednesday and this comes a week after the united states announced it could hold combat operations in afghanistan earlier than expected but the strike could worsen already tense relations between karzai and washington amid a mounting civilian death toll journalist gareth porter things that foreign

expansion is to blame for the growing number of casualties. this is the price that afghanistan pays for having foreign troops on its soil troops which carry out operations that are based on at best imperfect intelligence and worse simply lack of fundamental knowledge of local situations and mistakes that are made which will result in innocent people being killed completely unnecessarily the numbers are growing clearly because the television has continued to expand its operations in response to the growth of u.s. and nato troops and part of the taliban response and i would say the single biggest part of the response has been to lay more and more i e d's this is the primary way that the taliban has been able to find to kill u.s. nato troops and even more so to wound seriously u.s.

and nato troops. merely time for katie in the business but for now the r.t. world updates some other global headlines and brief and let's start with pakistan here eleven militants have been killed and over a dozen wounded there in pakistan after local security forces fired artillery shells at their suspected hideouts the crackdown took place in the tribal region where dozens have died in fighting between soldiers and insurgents over the last few weeks pakistan's military has been conducting anti terror operations including since the beginning of the year. a plan strike by police in rio de janeiro over low pay could jeopardize next week's notorious annual carnival despite an agreed pay rise of thirty nine percent over the next two years law enforcers are demanding double for similar industrial action in the city of salvador saw the murder rate double with one hundred twenty people killed during a nine day police strike thousands of soldiers may be deployed in brazil's capital

to provide security. hungary's a central bank is literally burning money to help keep people warm in europe's deadly cold snap but the bike has been popping wads of disused notes into bundles that can be burned by those in need of heat by now it's have been provided as a free source of fuel for the past four years the need is particularly great now with hundreds perishing in the conditions across europe over just the past few weeks. but marrying at the person you love and living freely with them may be a basic right in most democratic countries but apparently it's not always the case in the jewish state of israeli palestinian families say they face daily just criminal action and risk being separated altogether and israel's insistence that it's only protecting national security has a few people convinced artie's paula slit reports this is the document that's ruining landis life it makes no mention of a university degree husband or two children it simply states she's palestinian and

therefore illegal and wanted in israel i have up and we should stay here now but i don't have any rights just to breathe. eat and drink and for me it's not the long. but a lot of chooses the nonlife because it's where her husband and children live by law very israeli where is the rest of her family live across the border in janine palestine each time we travel during the week. and i and the kids go through. what does remind us i have to walk. until now known as move between the two worlds with temporary visas issued by television but she's afraid they could stop at the government tightens its grip on a law denying permanent citizenship to palestinians married to israelis it's trying

to limit the graphic in growth of the arab citizens encourage. citizens who marry palestinians from the west bank in gaza or from jordan to actually immigrate to actually leave israel israel says the law is for security purposes and it's trying to prevent palestinians from taking advantage of being able to get an israeli id through marriage and then carry out attacks on israeli citizens but human rights groups don't buy that they petitioned the law arguing that in the last fourteen years more than one hundred fifty thousand palestinians entered israel because of family ties with israelis only fifty four of them were ever found to be a security risk. in upholding the so-called citizenship law these really supreme court president said it was one of the most difficult questions in the state's history the battle against terror while at the same time maintaining the nation's democratic nature we are talking about thousands of family that as a result of the decision of the supreme court that validated upheld the law they

are now living under the tangible threat of being forcibly separated from their spouses from their children from their parents so we are indeed talking about a huge issue with a huge effect of thousands of people this law is thinking about it. i mean one of. degree before having your very plural jewish. but in the meantime it threatens to tear families apart as lawn interest you now face the very real danger that they might not be able to continue living together policy r.t. israel. and so i could have you with us on our to today in our country is next with the business. welcome to the business program this hour gold is losing value on stronger dollar

lifted by fresh worries about the european debt crisis however the sentiment has been generally burlesque for the blend with the price up around ten percent their share of edwards from unaids was capital sees no reason to think of bubble is developing and the prospects for the metal are still good. gold is twelve percent off its lows we should this record in december it's only ten percent off it's hard it's been very volatile but if you look at the long term chart for gold going over the past decade reported to fifty. two thousand dollars an ounce now that's been a very consistent bull run and in many periods over that period of time and it's been going up in the currency which is the true definition of a bull market was living in an age of volatility gold is still going to be relevant we don't see it breaking below fifteen hundred dollars an ounce and the end of the day is still a commodity there's a cost of production there's a constant supply and it's still very very hard charging people think. let's have

a look at the markets now exchange rates the euro is lower against the dollar. about the greek debt meanwhile we are all these weighing on the ruble which is losing value against the european the u.s. currency says. boyle is down after the international energy agency cultism twenty twelve global older mild for six months as a darkening economic outlook as they say reduced prospects for growth amid supply concerns following the sanctions on iran and you can see lights we decide and there you have moving on the european stock markets are indeed in the red after greece fell to come up with a debt deal the talks will continue throughout the weekend european finance ministers are now holding back the rescue package demanding further commitments from. hair in moscow the markets remain in negative territory as you can see the us is at one point eight percent down and the my sags

is just under the sun. let's see how the individual getting on this. continues to slide. further down into the right there from the previous fall in the buyback and now this month gold are rising. the law says following reports that it's a tie up with polymaths all girls from that is also down the company has reported a seven percent increase in production for twenty. ok we're going to be marching in the so-called a few here on business all to join in about fifty five.

if you're just joining us a very warm welcome to you this is our live from moscow are your headlines now the syrian opposition fighters claim they are behind twin blasts in the country's largest city of aleppo which killed at least twenty five injured almost two hundred by the massive explosions hit a military intelligence complex and a security force base. thousands of greeks a lot shot against small planned cuts as the lawmakers race to secure more bailout cash credit his are piling more tough conditions on athens while unions stage

a forty eight hour strike. and russia's public figures come together to ensure a fair and free presidential vote by forming the voters' leake to monitor elections and the challenge now is to stay impartial. see how to shake off the chills and enjoy the russian winter to stay with us for some silliness in the snow with moscow out. well some people embrace the winter and all the frost filled days for teas that come with it others like to hide into was staying in from the dark nights and zero temperatures. sleep and relaxation just like various

animals that hibernate is an escape for many yes but still outside life carries on however coped the weather gets away from noisy traffic and the chaos of city center living a reality check can be a good thing. as fresh as nature takes a size that we need skate the city wrap up warm and venture outside. hello market here now it seems every day that i get invited to various parties and other events by different organizations and people but i have to admit it just gets tiring after a while so i thought i want to travel outside the city center come face to face with nature and explore the true russian winter. bright lights landscapes the sights of snow just a domes and breathtaking nature frozen in time just take

a look at these beautiful sights. as the largest country in the world to seep in magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy winter activities hosted by fun loving and spits a precious. muscovites to deal with months of freezing temperatures have learned to make the best of the season they celebrate and cherish what ever the weather bring. fisher major has many areas where you can i special a popular sports here fishing season generally last from december until march it's my first time trying this out first you take the huge ice screwdriver all the alga as it's called pressure and strength is needed and eventually you break free i guess you can see the water ice fishing is about patience short rawdon the small

trucks the fish. wait. i see something i think. wow. look at how it's more it's a success. the reasons why russians are so passionate about fishing various leisure the chance to pick their skills against nature and to spend time in the open with like minded people ice fishing can be enjoyed as part of a stay in a nearby holiday resorts it presents a variety of entertainment programs by the children and for grownups and the company also prides themselves in being good for the environment and that's what they thought of our four star resort is eco friendly and it situated in pollution free area of the moscow region one of the main attractions of the place is its location on the banks of the east or want to reserve or surrounded by beautiful

untouched nature all the cottages here are built of natural materials like northern pine woods. of course in moscow and the surrounding region there are various woods of sports one can enjoy such as snowboarding cross-country skiing or ice skating but on this week's show myself and the production team we're going to try and bring you something a little. creative follow me. i'm here to try i have a ski dog sledding and straight off it into the sled and off we go you can either sit or stand and there's a break at the back which controls the floor like a friend's at the front. is a medium sized ganske outworking don't break the comes in different colors the school is always our club is called. to alaska results of the use founded in one thousand nine hundred eighty and is located at the park in moscow we have ten

siberian huskies our club offers various the magic riding experiences in sled pulled by the dogs and there are excursions around the park master classes in managing the sleds and extreme night riding and also a special family trip to russian santas mansion is very popular among the visitors joined by their own a team we frantically slide through the forest in other words they love the snow of their job just standing guard and passing the fun. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone can enjoy. what an alternative way of travelling in the winter that's the so this is great five dogs are just beautiful the so well looked after and anyone committed to the center and try the south across one thousand roubles a person that's around thirty dollars for a twenty minute ride. but talk setting as a means of transportation and snowy climates is relatively updated thanks to the

snowmobile dock standing still remains popular in certain circles such as remote areas of russia. today in moscow and in other called the cities rather well dog sledding is most often seen as a competition sports and of course such amazing dogs a popular as pets. the most popular one sport has to be either snowboarding of skiing including down hill country there's. well places where you can enjoy such sports in the capital and surrounding areas outside the city there are various resorts such as volunteer. and they venture. opie's take note research well when it comes to prices in the peak season deposits real charges high and refreshments make a day trip a weekend very very expensive. because while there is no deterrent to many tourists who visit mr joining the cold months they want to see

russia in italy to glory. a few adventurous you can break she was anxious to the russian region in such a story tell images and usually traction inflatable in chiba as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to the sledge. and slide down a snow covered field. track and field so we need to get a chance to discuss any fear we'll push around. just like a roller coaster we plummet down the slope fortunately we have lots of space on the frozen river. what. was terrified to survive being amazingly it was it was good and it was scary to start with but it was a really really enjoyable experience tell me it's the middle of the frozen western when you come here to moscow and i we wanted to experience something totally

different and we thought why not come to moscow when it's going to be really cold and for exactly what it is and it has been amazing if you're wrapped you know absolutely fine because in the u.k. when it gets what. the temperature is you know in the winter it feels different it does i don't think people dress properly in the u.k. for the cold weather but here you kind of way tights long jones big have. gloves and you're absolutely fine we went ice skating yesterday in gorky park and it was the most fantastic experience but we really will amid the tree lights on it was really lovely i don't think people realise how exciting it is here is absolutely fantastic and we've just had the best time i recommend anyone coming it's brilliant . i know for the first time we go he park i was rubbish it was good it's amazing people here just embrace this this weather the seasons and they just you know

they're passionate about it and celebrated whereas in the u.k. but it's not and everyone's just. starving over and everything's closed and you know one stays at home and yeah but here it's just you know people just get on with life and to sit just go on live how you know live and work how they have to do and i think it's great that everyone certainly embraces the russian winter whatever the weather i'm from minus thirty plus thirty would you recommend anybody to come here to moscow definitely definitely tell my friends to just extra layers of ok there's so much to do here just it's been absolutely brilliant so cultural and diverse and yeah i'd love to come back. well it was great to meet you and i wish you luck in your next crazy sporting event thank you for.

saving the best for last night's clues of a frozen lives and drive of a deep blankets a gleaming snow on snowmobile speeding through the rushing countryside under a subclass sky is a fantastic and gentle and filled way of exploring the muster region warm insulated snowsuit so close are needed and gloves boots and crushed helmets are provided if you if you how much you really feel the wind on your face and feel the true speed racing across that we feel the frozen river atop a snowmobile is a great way to see the region's breathtaking scenery just look at these wonderful winter images. wow. that was fantastic what a high. although strides here on the frozen lake and with the first thing is. winter is

a dynamic time in the russian capital and the muster region offering unique possibilities for travelers to experience russian culture traditions and sporting activities and as my restaurant my cousin party invites regime of my return to the capital maybe it's time to spend time effort and money on other she pops activities besides going to exercise and coming face to face with nature is only good thing for the soul russia rocks in the winter and a trip to moscow region with all its incredible winter activities is something not to be missed. wow what a day absolutely brilliant although we really did just highlight a few of the winter sports available here i'm definitely coming. it's the moscow region again next week although i think these new hobbies might be a little difficult for my. well fortunately that's all the time we have left on this program for me i must go out production crew here bye bye for now.

mom dad it's me she think you can let me some more money i have some new skis i want to buy. from los angeles to chicago to birmingham twenty trauma centers have closed since two thousand severe problem is not enough inpatient beds not enough earth emergency department beds and not enough nurses to man those that take care of all the people in the world the only real health care system that we have in the city of los angeles is the los angeles fire department in fact when i started my venture is a firefighter i didn't want to be a mask i started out going to just do fire fighting it's about eighty two percent of what we do the fire departments medical but they had

a rescue couple weeks ago waited for hours for i've waited sometimes three hours i was it's a same francis and we went for four hours and fifty minutes standing against a wall with patients and we have a federal law that mandates that you can't turn no one away who seeks care in an emergency room. we have the most expensive health care system in the world and it's probably valued the least. wealthy british style it's time to. go. to the. markets why. scandal. find out what's really happening to the global economy cause a report on r g. headlines

on r.t. syrian opposition fighters claim they are behind it twin blasts in the country's largest city of aleppo which killed at least twenty five and injured almost two hundred by the massive explosions hit a military intelligence complex on the security force base. thousands of greeks a lush obligations small plan cuts lawmakers race to secure yet another bailout e.u. creditors are piling even more tough conditions on athens while unions stage a forty eight hour strike. and russia's public figures come together to ensure a free and fair presidential vote by forming the voters' lead to monitor elections

the challenge now is just am partial. to me three is next with the sports. hello there sports an hour to welcome to the sports update our top stories this hour. they finally at last after thirteen wins in a row. are stunned by a guard in basketball speak you're really. running an empire germany's thomas old wins the n.l. race. building in new york for a record seventh time in a row. and searching for more glory. could be on course to participate in his fifth summer olympics. but first

a football and the english f.a. are meeting on friday as they continue their search for a successor capello the telling quit his post after four years in charge after the f.a. st john terry of the captaincy a decision he disagreed with under twenty one coach stuart pearce will be intemperate charge for england's friendly to the netherlands later this month and if they say it prefer someone english or british to become capello's full time replacement tottenham boss harry redknapp bookmakers favorite. would like to publicly thank from view capello for all the work that his dog. provided us with. the two metre children once the world cup and now you two thousand and twelve and you just want to improvise that all the way through his time with us today he's behaved with dignity and he's.