in the wake of biting, humiliating exit from afghanistan, there are those in the gentry class again, revisiting the possibility of a pan army. also, why does washington stay in syria? after being defeated? in the, in the the

written doc says union belong to the government for riding covent cases and tabs after the lifting of lockdown restrictions trying to trying to find a have before transition says in the us special forces. just try the fema opponent leaving feminist and pulled x as a thought, as they call a clearly unsatisfied mainstream me, the last shot, the child is new to raining tag drawn, despite not sure the western public themselves clamoring for similar move. russia has have a pull on friday for general elections over the policies the candidates and will to stake as a special coverage for the week the,

the who's me and i, and welcome to t international. my name is eula, paula, and to our story now, ignorance and by preparation. by boris johnson's government ought to blame for ryan encoded fatalities, said the british medical association. the doctor, he knew as it related deaths and cases have. they don't. they said they long down was cramped at the end of july, 42000 people have been admitted to hospital with cobit and 5000 have died. many of these infections could undoubtedly have been prevented to simple mandatory measures and would not effect reopening society one. jot absolutely. dr. chang and nag full

there. he's the chair of the b. m. a council. the british medical association, really scathing, not just on government ministers, but also of n h s. england. and the general medical council, which regulates talk to taking aim at all of them for the handling of the pandemic over the past 18 or so months and saying that doctors and nurses and the frontline and a chest work because i've been sacrificing really with poor working conditions and poor pay, and also a mediocre offers of pay, rises all throughout pandemic. many of them losing their lives in the process and only to be treated with at disrespect by those aforementioned organizations and ministries. and also saying that the doctors that he represents and other professionals will refuse to accept the status quo once. and if we get through this

pandemic, we will not accept a return to the old pre pandemic days of an in h s. in perpetual crisis. the n h s cannot afford to lose a single doctor where nearly 50000 doctors short compared to e, u averages. and any further reduction in workforce will be catastrophic for the nation's health. now what we've been seeing is a lot of tension in the u. k. in particular, people with huge backlogs and delays to getting the other medical treatments seen to unrelated to covert and of course, as well tensions to do with how the government have handled locked out measures. and we've seen again clashes between protesters and police and security forces. when it comes to the question of things like locked down and of what bose protest is anyway, would see as threats to civil liberties. the

now over the weekend we've seen the government announcing utah yet another one. people would argue that now scrapping plans for the introduction of vaccine passports in the u. k. or at least in england anyway. now some of the protest as we've seen clash with police would welcome the scrapping of those on civil liberties drives. but we've seen in the past the government making you turns on how it's handled cove it when it comes to things like the opening and the lifting of all restrictions and delays and perhaps justifying. some of the criticisms we've heard from the b may check today, but as far as the government concerned, they've reached this decision off the careful consideration of all the facts. we've looked at it properly and once we should keep it in reserve as

a potential option. i'm pleased to say that we will not be going ahead with plans for vaccine passports. these extraordinary times required necessary but intrusive measures, but i'm determined to get rid of any powers we no longer need because of our vaccine defenses. now one of the main pressure points on the government, what their own m. p 's back bench conservative m p 's deeply opposed to many of these locked down measures throughout the pandemic. and also deeply opposed to the introduction of these vaccine paul sport. it's thought of that really strong and strenuous protestations to the government was one of the factors which led to this . you turn and were just about to start our special coverage about the state duma elections and just a couple of mom as to step the patient will be back with that in a moment by fast all true grief and france are also among the european countries rocks by current virus pro has this weekend, as thousands stick to the trees. anger at new restrictions can be passports and

vaccine mandates. police responded with water count on and tear gas. the the facts of kirby itself are also lost in long and then many expected a study finds long term consequences can have up to 25 percent of those infected. and we spoke with one pass and who called the virus a year ago and still haven't recovered. come to my life changed on the 2020 when i caught the curve at 19 fire. from that moment on everything

changed for me. several and i started the therapy, so i was pregnant, emotionless and bad for a month and you know, hospital sit on call. they told me to go to the hospital, but there were many covert patients and i was afraid i'd never leave the hospital. luke, i received medical care, no doctor to come out on my own. after a month and a half i tested negative cobit but the nightmare had gone to my life is no longer normal. i can no longer do another thing, so. so long cove, it is a condition that continues for more than 12 weeks off, infection, people suffering from it, and they feel extremely tired, have chance to joint pains and memory loss, and they can also suffer from all the problems. philipo again explains how long curvy has read it impacted his life. you know, just the longer call the the you are subtle, i am a long covert suffer a confirmed long ago. i can absolutely say that life totally changed. on the surface. we looked like very normal people with that is absolutely not for them.

now as i speak to my right, tie his last behind the wrench. and even if i look normal, i tell you does not. so i can't see 100 and the optimum. ologist has told me that it will take many months to recover. this is an effect from code. another sleep was a call and have a normal life. i can't be with people even though i'm 44. that's the worst thing. what makes it work is that i can't even play with my children. i mentally destroy. i'm depressed. every day is a disaster, my life. and tonight's i weren't even be able to speak because i'm wasting all the oxygen for this and i'm really sick and covert it destroyed me. meanwhile, italy, day me cases are on the rise again compared to 2 months ago was polk with the university hospital viral, interesting sicily who believes long the patients will recover eventually. but says the best protection is to get a job. the goal will do, we're sorry,

she'll be to infection is a disease that can affect all the organs and bodily systems. some people have no symptoms and are fine despite having coven. but in some cases, the disease becomes violent and even some people have problems in subsequent months . there are various long term effects related to coven, such as prolonged weakness, memory loss, hair loss, trouble concentrating, and severe breathing problems and even difficulties in walking. this is all being studied, it's obvious, it would be better not to catch this disease, but unfortunately, we know, well that's not the case. one important thing to say is that people who have had coven and who have had pneumonia like filippo can have serious long term effects, such as difficulty breathing, sleep apnea, and major physical problems. unfortunately, it takes some time for these people to recover. but i can reassure everyone a little that these long term effects from cova do go away over time. people who have long cov, it also experienced psychological problems as they can worry about dying and become

depressed on the vertical victory of a trans chimed up. mixed martial arts, find her and full of pens and special force as sergeant of fema opponent has played critics. with some applauding is as a case step to quality, but others a pulled by what they call a dangerous mismatch between a female and a biological male. my colleague kevin own said down with autism, say you're shasky to get the details. atlanta mclaughlin from south carolina is only the 2nd athlete in the history of mixed martial arts to compete being an open transgender. she want her fight last friday against a female opponent, and that ended in a 2nd round with a rear naked choke, which is quite a brutal way to and, and mixed martial arts about that caused a lot of control. the see among pundits an expert who said that this was an unfair advantage, primarily because alanna was born ryan mac laughlin spend 6 years in the us special

forces before starting her transition in 2010. and before that transition, as we can see, ryan was quite a muscular man. so that's why many of the pundits and m a and very renowned pundits as well said that this was unfair, irrespective of how one treats the rights of transgender people. they all said they supported. ringback the rights of transgender people, but from a sporting perspective, this was unjust. lend listen atlanta mclaughlin in transition 5 years ago. which means that she lived 33 years of her life as a man tonight mclaughlin fought in be to buy a logical woman. what a shock this is nonsense. this is a lot of mclaughlin, that female through one or 1st m. m a fight against someone born a women. i think people can identify with whatever they like, but i don't think this has a place in combat sports. you all think this is okay and empowering to trans genders. interesting enough, not only am i, my pundits were outraged with such fight taking place, but also feminists. a couple of prominent feminist accounts tweeted out that this

looks like basically a woman's abuse from a biological male. let's listen to that as well. male violence against women as a public sport. no, thank you. whether you took it up or chopped it off. take estrogen pills and or die your hair pink. the mail will always be a male and cannot change into a female. this is so hideous. how can anyone bear to watch or even think that this is normal or acceptable? a lot of herself said that she didn't buy any of this criticism, stating, 1st of all, that she was batted for 2 rounds being fought against by a very equal opponent. and also the fact that everything and all the kind of critics is coming her way is just me a try for be a that's what she described. but i have to say, this is not the 1st case of obese transgender. it's more, let's go back to the talk. your limbic some 2024 transgender athletes made their debut for the 1st time in the history of lympics. and it's also the 2nd time in may

. there was a fight, a fox fall, and retiring into 2014, also a transgender. but as we can see, this issue is still very divisive, especially when it comes to combat sport. china has been criticized in the west over the latest raft of social policies, but occupations that they've father removed people's rights really fast. so i'm in rice looks at how many of the news will probably win support in most countries. in fact, big that china has had enough of it. citizens runing their own lives, stepping in to do it for them. socialism is back in communist china who knew so in case you missed it in recent weeks, beijing has announced from today. children in china will only be allowed to play online video games for 3 hours a week. that is just the start of spacing, and also going to the property speculation, restrict private education, regulate big tech, makes 7 to our working weeks illegal. start anew,

automatic rent increases, and current on social influences and feminine entertainment coach of president eating thing has come up with a manifest policies that would win an election in almost any western democracy. you care to mention part from canada to move the powder agents efforts to promote chinese socialist values among young people. of course, a criticism about an authoritarian government taking away the right people to choose what they do in their own lives. the awkward thing about this though is some of these policies seem relatively reasonable. this is about raining in some companies that have very strong monopolies where abusing citizens private information data and also paying workers very little money. so the restricting gaming to prevent kids from becoming zone, be that me paraphrasing it doesn't say that and the official government release and

they want chinese families to avoid having to financially ruined themselves just to get house while the chinese government it's crap. down on private, choose or reduce the cost of raising a child and ease pressure on family. china's birth rate is low and, and the crackdown on one prominent commentator called sissy boy, idols is because while i let you make your own decision on that, anyone from canada is watching. don't shoot the messenger, they're not my words. i'm just telling you what's out there is a criticism that comes from the west about the lack of democracy involved in these decisions. well, the right to the poor chinese people. now it's about the cash. george soros is saying stear clear calling black rock strategy to increase allocation. they're losing bed source and quote, pouring billions of dollars into china now is a tragic mistake. yeah, so of who else says this crime down from president g has come? because he doesn't understand the market economy, the hall tree for western investors might be the doesn't understand. and he doesn't

care whether they lose all their money. that is invested in 10th and more alibaba. he's got bigger audiological, fish to fry. you would not buy any chinese equities, would you know? because i think that you've got a country that's become communist. you're going to tell them anyway, west investors losing their should just be glad they live in the free world, where governments make absolutely no attempt to control the lives of their citizens . but i've got you here, the scottish center of crime and justice research this week relate to report expressing concern over what it calls influence government in britain is a technique that secretly uses sensitive personal data to alter behavior that has been supercharged by the rise of big tech firms does that sound familiar? the report says this is not simply a case of algorithms being used for sorting, surveilling, and scoring. rather, this suggests that targeted interventions in the cultural and behavioral life of communities are now a core part of government to power, which has been our rhythmically driven in combination with influence networks,

traditional forms of messaging and frontline operational practices. as about the british government to avoid confusion and as i promised also the breakout, special coverage of the russian stay to my elections, to stay with us that ah ah, with me ah

ah, i use join me every thursday on the alex summon show, and i'll be speaking to guess in the world, the politics sport business. i'm show business. i'll see you then. me. oh right now there are 2000000000 people who are overweight or obese. it's profitable to sell food that he's fancy and sugary and faulty and addicted not at the individual level. it's not individual willpower. and if we go on believing that will never change as obesity epidemic, that industry has been influencing very deeply. the medical and scientific

establishment, ah, what's driving the its corporate me ah, ah, the the, this is the international hello live from the center of moscow in the last half hour of sunshine on monday, the 13th of september, the sunlight, just picking out the skyline of the apartment block skyscrapers in red square in

europe's largest city, the kremlin, they're a site, you know, so well, we're position just above it. because this week, a pivotal week for russian voters, this is the week they get to choose the makeup of the next parliament, the duma, the lower house, as well as red square in the kremlin to my rights at the ball. so i see it in the middle is where the spotlight is. that's the state duma assembly. we're going to be here all week at this time to bring you a special election coverage to help you understand just what it means for russian voters and for the economy and the country as a whole. the voting itself takes place over 3 days. it'll be from friday to sunday, and throughout the week we're going to introduce you to the parties involved in the race and also give you a deeper insight into russian politics along the way. first though constantine raj cove explains why the elections are so special this time around. more duties, more responsibility, more power, the upcoming election march. a new chapter in the history of the state duma.

russia's lower house of parliament. the 2020 constitution referendum gave russian legislators new authority hands. whoever grabs these seats now will have greater political weight than their predecessors. the duma is now responsible for approving the countries prime minister, deputy prime minister that most of the cabinet. what remains intact, however, is the duma structure and there are $400.00 and tpc for grabs, which will this time be contested him on the 14th political party, the president can still appoint minister, is responsible for national security and foreign policy without parliament's approval. but even with that law, the newly elected m. p 's will gain more influence and play a bigger role st. domestic economic affairs. and this is just a fraction of their new found authority. the 2020 amendments have also solidified the so called parliamentary control arrange of legal actions. the duma can take to overhaul different aspects. the countries governance like finances, for instance, and peace can now summon russia. central bank chairman who now must report both to

the president and the parliament with new powers come new responsibilities. there would be in peace. no faith cow, for a scrutiny to be allowed to run. no foreign citizenship and new money or acids in banks outside of russia. the panoramic has pushed authorities to increase the online balloting 1st tested during the 2020 constitutional referendum. 7 russian regents will provide this option for those who can't or don't want to go to a polling station. in addition, the vote is going to be held for 3 straight days to avoid lines and unnecessary commotion at ballad boxes. the increased role of the country's main legislative body along with organizational challenges make this election, one of the rushes most significant, both of the last decade. the ok. i've got all that because i will be asking questions of the initial test now as well. you might have read elsewhere, of course. there are 14 parties taking part in the selection this weekend. so let's get cracking on looking at some of those been constantine just mentioned that let's

start with adjust russia. patriots along title. i know, but it comes off the adjuster, russia recently merged with 2 smaller pop in the sense of his leading policy. that was 6.2 percent in the previous election. not the use of course as company was explaining their pass all important 5 percent threshold. that's needed in order to get those crucial seats in parliament, hollywood style stevens to go now as russian ships shit, and he's a member of this particular party, the party chad told us what they offer. unexpected was the news socialism. we say that private property is necessary entrepreneurship . redistribution of will is mandatory, as well as control health care cation, science, and culture. of the businesses should finance any. why is it in so many countries around 80 percent of government revenue comes from small and medium businesses. but

in russia, it's less than 10 percent of the oil and gas contribute the lion's share. of course, there should be a different taxation system. the say doom election results would be highly influential. but unfortunately people don't get it. they can't say that went off the repeated promises that the retirement age wouldn't be increased. a bill happened that was a decision made by say, do me a deputies, the people voted for some of them, at least some stayed home 5 years ago. and as a result, people in the united reforms to trash collection, health care and increase in the retirement age. people need to understand the law of depend on those who will be in the state duma. after these upcoming elections that will help will be affected. this safety when they see justice in the country. oh, not good people on the table that connect the doors. mostly. that was what would you suggest russia? patriots called about for i know, but i'm sure they'll come up with a nasty acronym and to call such as one of the parties standing in the upcoming

elections. this weekend the voters get to choose from, from across the 11, also time zones in this vast country. there's a lot at stake for a lot of people in those $450.00 seats that are up for grabs will be making more of them in the coming days and hours. as the sunsets here on monday evening in moscow, we're just getting started with our special election coverage. our mission to explain to you exactly what's happening, who's going to be effective, and to keep you flowing across developments. join me at the top of the next hour here on r c, international. the news the news the,

the in the week of biting humiliating exiting from that. and then there are those in the you gentry class again, revisiting the possibility of a pan army. also, why does washington stay in syria after being defeated in the, in the, in the was

i'm after it as you were going underground. rural cutting from the iranian embassy in london is today un secretary general engineering terrors addresses a high level ministerial meeting regarding the humanitarian situation in afghanistan. later in the show will be speaking to a spokesperson for the united nations refugee agency. but 1st, iran is the country, the reputed, the host, the 2nd largest population of african refugees in the world. joining me now to discuss that issue as well as nuclear proliferation accusations from the foreign office of attacks on persian gulf. oil tankers is the reason they appointed a master over run to the u. k most and by her van de, thanks a master for letting us in. first of all, obviously have canister on is the big story around the world. women's rights has become a major issue. other issues are changing, minute by minute, as regards the taliban government, it might be useful. and i'm sure, as ambassador here, you know, all about propaganda in nato countries,

to tell our view is how different women's rights are in neighboring iran to taliban governed afghan. this done just proportion number of women at graduate level to men. well, thank you very much for having me. yes, i've got a son is a land of surprising developments and this is not the only development may be the anticipate that in future we have another or other surprising developments because that's the history of afghanistan in the past. 40 years, the situation are women in iran and, and i've got some neighboring, i've got a son is not at all comparable. you know, we have visitation, women on is higher than the they've made con to parts and we have women in the cabinet at the level of the vice president,

ministers in the universities and it's quite different. so what do you think of what the taliban seemed to be doing? taught by manifesto i think they have some principles in their manifesto. i think being a government is quite different from being a group, an autumn group. therefore if one wants to be to stay in government, if they create a government in the future in african nathan, they have to look into their body for so it's not just to do something for, for showing. i mean an inclusive government. right? so minorities, ethnic minorities and religious minorities or not. so the right to women is high on the edge of the international community. you sound like foreign secretary rabb here in london or entity in washington with that answer. of course, one might think the united states and britain can talk to the taliban because they

helped fund the majority in.