cleared one major hurdle on the way towards more e.u. rescue cash cabinet approved the deep cuts needed to secure it however he lost six ministers who resigned in protest at the deal now the plan is to be given the green light by parliament so may peace from two major coalition parties are threatening to vote against the deal while conservative of calling for an early election a new deal includes foreign fifteen thousand civil servants and learn the minimum wage is being pushed by e.u. leaders who put the next one hundred thirty billion euro bailout on hold trade unions are in the second day of their forty eight hour strike with crowds outside the parliament on friday protesters clashed with police to use tear gas in response to stones and bombs and to journalists dimitri kovtun us believes the greek leadership is not acting in the people's best interests. the government's doing what the people's best interests it's just doing what's in its own interests and the people don't trust the government the government had an option it could have just said no we're not going to accept these measures and will go to default and by

the way there's no reason that a default has to equal an exit from the euro zone i don't see that that connection other people have made that point and that's used to intimidate the population of greece to scare them to say well if you don't accept these measures that we're going to default i'm going to be part of the chaos of the drachma hyperinflation disaster and. these are scare tactics the only way that they're bailing out greece with more debt so more debt exacts more interest payments exact more exact more interest payments and the end result of that is neil feudalism you get to a point where you have no there's no capital and everything you have is credits that you get from your overlords who are the banks or who are the political elite who own you basically so of course the only solution is their appreciation default bankruptcy it's to write off the debt let someone else deal with it let the banks do with the losses the extent of the loans they had a great time making profit making fees with their buddies in the greek government and the greek politicians made a lot of money and now the greeks have to pay because every. someone has to pay

down the line but now than then sort of making the people that made all the money in the past pay they had a really great time you know it should be great families and people on pensions and seven year olds and couples that can afford to get in make money and they have to lose their living standards and not die very gracefully because people before them are kleptocrats and still are so it's actually quite outrageous. more analysis on europe's debt woes on our website for comment what do they here's what else you can find online at the moment you can find out how the cia website has become the latest victim in a series of hacker attacks from the anonymous group to suffering a crush on friday night. and hellman dollar could help delay any military strike on iran is ready activists are urging the government against an offensive ahead of the queen of pop's massive gig and television may that much more for you dot com. america's mighty military presence around the world is leaving many locals with

a bad taste in their mouths the pentagon is accused of causing massive and sometimes deadly pollution not just in other countries but at home too. as this report. the united states department of defense the planet's biggest polluter with hundreds of military bases around the world the department is responsible for more ways than any other company or country this is a consistent pattern of a lack of concern for the environment and for human life and of course that's something that's part of an imperial mindset the problem has persisted throughout history from nuclear testing in the pacific in the fifty is fire. to nato attacks dropping depleted uranium in libya it gets into the water table and it does damage to the kidneys and the liver is very very highly dangerous some countries say they've had enough like japan which is pushing for the ouster of u.s. troops stationed in okinawa what looks like ninety thousand people in okinawa.

thousands others across japan seems to represent people saying as they have been for quite some time that they have just had enough others suffer in silence it tends to be connected at least conceptually to environmental racism countries are being occupied and just leveled or destroyed afghanistan and iraq now libya and if you look at history in the late twentieth century i mentioned vietnam earlier. is another place where you're going to see this happening this was going on a vehicle case with naval bombing in puerto rico and it happens in our own backyard i can please you north carolina where for three decades people bathed and drank contaminated water i am now only convinced of. their own. veteran jerry ends mayor believes he lost his nine year old daughter to cancer causing radioactive toxins he and his family were exposed to while base there they were told they have these contaminants and they're risking more or have years.

before they were there well and he's not alone one in ten americans live near a military site or something some superfund site because military bases extreme approaching in not only radioactive pollution also you know jet fuel how is this able to happen the entire politics is controlled by fossil fuel interests wall street interests and military interests and though the contamination is costing lives the cost to clean up the mast may be too big for the pentagon an estimated three hundred twenty billion dollars that's almost half the pentagon's budget instead the money is being spent here on wars in afghanistan and iraq and military operations elsewhere. and in today's climate in congress the environment is not at the top of the agenda this is the most. middle house of representatives

in history so far this congress the house of representatives has voted again and again to block action to address climate change to hold their fridge to reduce air and water pollution well president obama recently announced his plan to boost military presence in australia a military buildup also happening and why a province in south korea with the pentagon splurging on expanding their military reach there seems to be a little funding left to clean up existing masses around the globe and washington was wall. some world news in brief you this hour now in our world update and we begin in sudan the newly independent south sudan of site a non aggression treaty the agreement aims to relieve tensions over disputed territory on the border and the sharing of oil revenues split from the north last year and decades of civil war in which some one and

a half million people died. iran's president has to make a major announcement on the country's controversial nuclear program in the next few days gave no details but said it would never hold its program to enrich uranium which he says is for peaceful purposes he was speaking on the thirty third anniversary of the country's islamic revolution tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators gathered across iran to mark the occasion. lithuania has become the latest country to see public discontent with the international anti-piracy accord known as actor hundreds of rallied outside government buildings in the capital vilnius critics of the treaty which aims to protect intellectual property say it would harm freedom of speech and lead to online censorship similar rallies are expected in london with poland and denmark staging protests over the past few weeks by most states actor has yet to be ratified by the european parliament which is set to debate it in june. as russia

city of sochi gears up for the winter olympics some of the biggest stars of winter sports have gathered at the resort to try out the slopes with just two years now until the big event now sampling the runs for the downhill world cup but just before the race kicked off russian president dmitri medvedev took to the snow to showcase his skiing skills. and he's been reports test for the twenty four teams such a games are in full swing. so she's been known to have warm february's in the past but not this year blizzards and temperatures well below zero may be great for some winter sports but downhill skiing you want good visibility and less snow that's already on the ground and not still falling preparing that this in such conditions was a challenge but the weather is of course a key factor in blizzards can hold us up and cause delays but it hasn't affected overall preparations in the resort it is now ready to host the world ski cup.

despite bad weather delays were minimal and as the mountain skies cleared domestic competitions began in earnest to both facilities to the test the venues here on the slopes and bridges across napoleon are undergoing this sternest examination yet the head of the two thousand and fourteen winter games for both the organizers and the athletes it's a perfect chance to fly in tune their routines ladies were the first to compete on the. slopes for russia's downhill ski co-op some compared the experience favorably with the two thousand and ten winter olympics in vancouver and i knew it wasn't going to be live peace here again the compared to what i signed canada except there was ice and then covert too which made it even more difficult but the overall conditions here are good because alexander procopio came out on the top of the competition she says smaller events like this one offer an important rehearsal before the main event in sochi in two thousand and fourteen. and it's a chance to train more and we'll have the advantage in comparison to other skiers

who will only come here for the olympics with thirty kilometers of new posts and world class accommodation the organizers hope to make the test competition something gettable for spectators and athletes a lawyer but above all this experience is priceless for the salty two thousand and fourteen organizing committee that will use this competition as a dry run to give olympic preparations a boost there as well or sochi. more sporting action is coming your way about twenty minutes from now here in r.t. before that moscow elts earned an update on our top stories with me in less than a minute was sacked stay with us live here in moscow.

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r t here in moscow top stories now egypt's streets and squares are alive with running crowds once again exactly a year after president barack was forced from power protestors are calling for the military rulers to step down immediately accusing them of hindering reform. or pressure is piled on the syrian regime as violence escalates in a new resolution claiming it lends at the u.n. general assembly state t.v. says an army general was assassinated in the capital damascus the first killing of a high ranking military officer since protests began. lawmakers perna to brussels

with more cuts in exchange for bailout cash people vent their frustration on the streets of athens six ministers have resigned in protest of the plan which now has to be given the green light by parliament. as promised next gives advice on how to keep your mind and body active through the russian winter moscow out is next here on r.t. . while some people embrace the winter and all the frost filled with teas that come with it others like to hide and 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 cold the weather gets away from noisy traffic and the chaos of city center living reality checks can be a good thing. well it's fresh. in texas size that we need to skate this is a wrap up warm and venture outside. hello mahsud here now it seems every day that i get invited to various parties a lot of 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 certain sense of come face to face with nature and explore the truth for someone so. bright white planescape so scientists know just the name james and breathtaking nature frozen in time just take a look at these beautiful sights. as the largest country in the world to see it in

magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy the interactivity is hosted by fun loving and hospitable russian. muscovites deal with months of freezing temperatures and learn to make the best of them up season they celebrate and cherish what ever the weather brings. to fishing region as many areas where you can ice fishing a popular sports here the fishing season generally last from december until march it's my first time trying this out first you take the sheets of ice screwdriver all the alga as it's called pressure and strength is needed and eventually you break through. ok you can see the water ice fishing is about patience will the short rod in the small hole to attract the fish. wait.

i see something i think. wow. cool to fix look at the parts more it's a success. reasons why russians are so passionate about fishing are various pleasure 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 but the children are grown ups 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 sits here today and pollution free area of the moscow region one of the main attractions of the place is its location on the banks of the easter 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 winter sports one can enjoy such as snowboarding cross-country skiing or ice skating but this week's show myself and the production team are going to try and bring you something a little more creative follow me. here to try out 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 still good friends at the front. siberian husky is a medium size dense coach working dog breed the comes in different colors is always our club is called. to alaska it was founded in one thousand nine hundred eighty and is located at the park in moscow we have ten siberian huskies our club offers various p. magic riding experiences in sled pulled by the dogs and there are excursions around

the park masterclasses in managing the sleds in extreme night riding and also a special family trip to russian santas mansion is very popular among the visitors joined by the owner team and we frantically slow. i through the forest in other words they love the snow and love their job just. and are sick of fun. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone can enjoy. what a lot turns of way of travelling in the woods and that's the so this is great five dogs are just beautiful that's so well looked after and only one committed to the center and try the south across one thousand roubles that's around thirty dollars for a twenty minute ride. talk setting as a means of transportation and snowy climates is relatively outdated thanks to the snowmobile docks selling still remains popular in certain circles such as remote

areas of russia. today in moscow and in other called the cities around the world dogsledding is most often seen as a competition sport and of course such amazing dogs a popular as pets. the most popular one sport has to be either snowboarding or skiing including downhill cross-country there are several places where you can enjoy such sports in the capital and surrounding areas outside the city there are various resorts such as volunteer. and the adventure park. although please take note research well when it comes to prices as in the peak season deposits room charges ski high and refreshments can make a day trip a weekend very very expensive. because while there is no deterrent to many tourists who visit mr joining the colder months they want to see russia in full each winter glory community delaney and zoe pace in

a few adventures to cambridge to eventually to the russian region in search of stary tale images and usual attractions inflatables in hand chilling as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to a sledge grip the handle is. and slide down a snow covered field purposely built track before so we need to get a chance to discuss and you will push down the road. just like a roller coaster we plummets down the flight fortunately we have lots of space on the frozen river to stop what. i was terrified so far to bring yet amazingly it was it was good though and it was scary to start with but it was a really really enjoyable experience tell me it's the middle of the frozen wrist and wind so why must you come here to moscow bunny 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 see it 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 johns big hat 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 realize 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 a goal the park i was rubbish but it was good it's amazing people he just embraced this this weather the seasons and they just you know that passionate about it and

celebrate it was in the u.k. but it's not and everyone just. starving and everything's closed and you know i want stays at home yeah but here it's just you know people just get on with life and it's to sit just get on. 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 from minus thirty plus thirty would you recommend anybody to come here to moscow definitely i'll definitely tell my friends to just. lots of ok there's so much to do here just it's been absolutely brilliant so cultural 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 cruise of a frozen bevis and driver of

a deep blankets a gleaming snow on snowmobile speeding to the russian countryside under a subclass sky is a fantastic and gentle and filled way of exploring the moscow region warm insulated snowsuit so close i needed my gloves boots and crushed helmets are provided if you have your helmet you really feel the wind on your face and feel the true speed racing across the state 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 the high. although the strains here on the frozen lake and with the first thing is. winter is a dynamic time in the recent capital animal scare 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 the time effort and money another issue past activities besides winter exercise and coming face to face with nature is only good thing for the soul russia rocks in the winter and a trip to the moscow region with all its incredible winter activities is something not to be missed. what a day absolutely brilliant although we really did just highlight a few of the winter sports available here i'm definitely coming. so the moscow region again next week although i think these new hobbies might be a little difficult balance well fortunately vessel is home 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 urgency department beds and not enough nurses to man those there to take care of all the people who are 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 do so i started out going to just do fire fighting it's about eighty two percent of what we do the fire departments medical i've 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 a patient 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.

we. once again exactly a year after. our protesters are calling for the step down immediately accusing them of hindering reform. more pressure is piled on the syrian regime. and the new resolution blaming it lands of the u.n. general assembly. in the capital damascus the first killing of a high ranking military officer since protests began. and greek lawmakers pander to brussels with more cuts in exchange for bailout cash people their frustration on

the streets about six ministers have resigned in protest of the plan which now has to be given the green light by part of the. stories in fifteen minutes from now in the meantime dimitris next to bring you the latest. hello there sport or not to good to have a company again this coming up in the boston. shock defeat world number three murray sharp loses to angle in the quarters in france. huge boost for. the fastest time on the final day of the twenty twelve pre-season test in spain. and. overwhelming favorites against underdogs to meet in the final of the african cup of nations. but

to start with birth on the way to my feet a lot has claimed silver in the men's ten kilometer sprint race at the eighth stage of the world cup in qatar to finland the russian was perfect on both shooting ranges and lost only eight tenths of a second to more tougher cards but eventually it won the rates the french meant top the podium despite one miss. switzerland finished third for bronze as he lost one point six seconds to for cart. over to tennis now where maria sharapova has been knocked out of the open in paris the world number three suffered a shock to feet in the quarter finals the australian open finalist and top seed hailed went down in straight sets to. the german broke up with three times in the first set and was able to come back from three one down in the second six four six is the finals.