how and where effectively handing control and power over what happens online and far too easy to private interests and that will have inevitable consequences for freedom of expression for people's privacy or innovation in many of the benefits we enjoy from intern who could you explain why it would cracking down on piracy result in censorship. i don't think inherently cracking down on piracy does it's when it's done through mechanisms and and treaties that are overly broad and give too much power to unchecked to private interests if you and business is the power to have content taken down and have users effectively surveilled by there are an internet service providers and you're creating a system there that can be abused and where mistakes can happen and that's why it's such a dangerous and agreement but do you accept that there is a need to protect intellectual property artists producers manufactor isn't service providers they do need some sort of legislation that they when we read about the increasing levels of piracy. i think one of the things that the protests in the

u.s. over things like soccer and now in europe activist shown is that there's a huge congregation and coalition of voices who want to be part of the discussions about what's pushing and effective enforcement measures look like so far treaties are actually been negotiated in secret which is why they're so on balance if we really want a copper enforcement and i people who works politics you have to start listening to a broader set of forces and not for agreements to be made behind closed doors which is clearly one of your main issues here doesn't actually right i mean one of the key problems with that is that it's been negotiated in secret and that realisation is coupled with the momentum from the protests in the u.s. is really see the full raising their voice and saying look actor is really an unacceptable insult to democracy as much as it has roots of santa problems as well if someone doesn't reach the agreement as it stands or what would be the penalties well this is really. aunt wording around the circle and damages that are available

and how that damages it calculates it which could be a way to hide the tension and its concerns about whether that's based on any kind of robust evidence or not. the other concerns around the wording of the criminal sections in the definition of what counts as commercial scale it seems way too broad and would eventually catch fire to many kinds of websites so there's a real danger is that we were effectively criminalizing the wrong people here and unintentionally or intentionally we're going to be arming expression rather than trying to stop seriously damaging counterfeiting or piracy and there really is a danger of innocent people facing massive fines or indeed imprisonment absolutely if you don't make the wording of these things tight if you don't clearly define the kind of behavior activity you're targeting then inevitably the wrong people are going to be caught up in this and that's going to be huge damaging to the way the internet works and as as the internet becomes so important to political expression that's that's a real concern what is so really interesting to hear your thoughts here peter thank

you very much indeed for joining us live there from london paid a bribe well from the overwrites group in other. work as mighty military presence around the world is leaving many locals with a bad taste in their mouths quite literally the pentagon is accused of causing massive and sometimes deadly pollution not just in other countries but at home turf parties war. 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's 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 and thousands others across japan seems to represent people saying if 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 the sad thing this was going on a vehicle 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. only. through. veteran gerry adams 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 that they have these and ten minutes and they're getting 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 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. 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 fruits 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 watch the 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. time to update you now on some world news in brief for you this hour in our world update and iran's president has to make a major announcement on the country's controversial nuclear program in the next few

days and a villager gave no details but said it would never get 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 around to mark the occasion. she done a newly independent cell sudan have signed 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 ending decades of civil war in which some one of the hoff million people died . seniors accused britain of selling nuclear missiles near the disputed falkland islands the country's foreign minister claimed a submarine with nuclear weapons was recently sent there as part of britain's deployment london described the claims as absurd escalation in tensions over the falklands comes in the run up to the thirtieth anniversary of the two countries going to war. as russian city of sochi gives out for the winter olympics some of

the biggest stars of winter sports have gathered at the resort to try out the slopes but just two years now until the big event something that runs for the downhill world cup before the race kicked off russian president dmitri medvedev took to the snow to showcase his skiing skills. and his and he's been out to get reports tests 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 the first since 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 put facilities to the test the venues here on the slopes and bridges across napoli are now are undergoing the 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 cup some compared the experience favorably with the two thousand and ten winter olympics in vancouver and i meet up with some city basically live peace here and the compared to what i signed canada except there was ice and then covert to us which made it even more difficult but the overall conditions here are good questions. alexandra burke came out on the top of the competition she says smaller events like this one offer an important rehearsal for the main event in sochi two thousand and fourteen. it's a chance to train more and will have the advantage in comparison to other skiers who 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 is before ski sochi. well more snow sporting action is coming your way in about twenty minutes from now here in r.t. but before that we've got moscow out for you with a recap of our headlines very shortly.

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good to have you with this is this is our team here in moscow top stories now egypt's streets and squares are alive with crowds once again exactly a year after president mubarak was forced from power testers according for the military rulers to step down immediately accusing them of hindering reform. and greek lawmakers pander to brussels with more cuts in exchange for cash people 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. plus european

internet freedom speaking out against the global anti piracy act their governments want people in the u.k. germany poland and lithuania voiced their fear that. would harm freedom of speech and lead to online censorship. i'll be back with another summary of our main news stories for in about fifteen minutes from now in the meantime because advice on how to keep your mind and body active through the russian winter moscow out is next on arctic. 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 reality checks can be a good thing. as fresh air nature and exercise that we need skate the city wrap up warm and venture outside. hello martin 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 see it in magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy winter activities hosted by fun loving and hospitable russian. muscovites 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 through i guess you can see the water ice fishing is about patience will the short ride in

the small old truck the fish. wait. i see something i think. wow. look at how much more it's a six x. . two 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. presents a variety of entertainment programs but the children and for grownups in the company also pride themselves in being good for the environment and that's what they thought of before 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 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 woods of 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. well creative. i'm here to try to 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 friends at the front. between the ski is a medium sized against coach working dog breed the comes in different colors must go with the boys 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 p. matic 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 summerlee trip to russian santas mansion is very popular among the visitors joined by the owner 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. but i'll turn it of way of traveling in the woods and 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 recipe of datas 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 it's a popular as pets. most popular when sport has to be either snowboarding skiing including down hill country yes. well places where you can enjoy such sports in the capital and surrounding areas outside the city there are various resorts such as volunteers. like these take notes research well when it comes to prices as in the peak season deposits real charge is still 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 join you told us they want to see russia in

italy to glory. a few adventurous you can brits who eventually go to the russian region in such a story tell images and traction inflatable. as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to a sledge grip the handles and slide down a snow covered field. track i'm supposed to be to get a chance to discuss any fear we'll push around. just like a roller coaster week coming down the slide fortunately we have lots of space on the frozen river. that was terrified and survived 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 ressam

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's. 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 hair. gloves and you 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 we go he park i was rubbish but it was good it's amazing people

he 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 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 it's to sit just go on live how you know live and work how they have to 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. lots of ok there's so much to do here just. 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 that screws of a frozen rivers and drive 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 are needed and gloves boots and crush 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 strains 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 balance but fortunately that's how we have left on this program for me i must go out production crew here bye bye for now.

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top stories this hour in r.t. egypt's streets and squares are alive with rally and crowds once again exactly a year after president barak was forced from power protesters are calling for the military rulers to step down immediately accusing them of hindering reform. greek lawmakers pander to brussels with more cuts in exchange for bailout cash people but not 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. plus europeans to more internet freedom speaking out against the global anti piracy act their governments want people in the u.k. germany poland and lithuania voiced their fear that act would harm freedom of

speech and lead to on line censorship. so those are the main news stories here and with more on those in full in about fifteen minutes from now in the meantime dimitris next with the latest sports news from. hello there sport or not to good to have a company again this coming up in the bolton. shock defeat world number three murray sharp loses to in the quarters in france. huge boost for. the fastest time on the final day of the twenty twelve pre-season tast 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 fear 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 much tougher cards but eventually it won the rates the french meant top the podium despite won most. of switzerland finished third for bronze see last one point six seconds 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 hey went down in straight sets to. john broke up with three times in the first set and was able to come back.