to continue their support the troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer failure contre for a couple. ugandan opposition leader but we whine says the military has raided his home early a claim victory in the presidential elections official figures show that the pop star turned politician trailing the incumbent year where he most of any wind has rejected the result and made claims of election irregularities and voter interference catherine so is in kampala earlier she spoke with the military deputy military spokesman who denied the poppy winds allegations were true and explained why soldiers entities. but there was a presidential candidate it is a nod to come on a person he's not a know the not a person we have to ensure that we monitor his say to detail how to make sure we ensure that he's a safe until the declaration because all of them are still candidates and doing t

why have afghanistan _ negotiations. why have afghanistan struggled i negotiations.n struggled so hard to find peace?— to find peace? well, it is our location- _ to find peace? well, it is our location. of _ to find peace? well, it is our location. of all— to find peace? well, it is our location. of all the _ to find peace? well, it is our location. of all the things, i location. of all the things, it's allocation. it is a very good location. it is also a frontier of big powers. and we are never left by ourselves. we are never left by ourselves. we are never left alone. every january, the tech world descends on las vegas for the consumer electronics show. it's a massive affair where companies launch their products for the year and fight to be seen and heard over the din. and this year... wind howls. ..not so much. not a casino or convention centre in sight! it's weird, really! after going to vegas every january for 15 years, i was so over it. and then, this year, it turns out i really miss it. i know. 0urjanuaryjaunt may not be happening but that doesn't mean that te

troops were deployed there while there were over 100000 in afghanistan in 2011 let's wait to go in a correspondent joins us live from the pentagon and patsy warehouses news of the drawdown being taken. well i think there was a little bit of confusion 1st it's highly unusual that you would have an outgoing president make this much of a maneuver when it comes to foreign policy as donald trump but he did and he said ok get down to 2500 by this day january 15th the u.s. congress stepped in and when that actual defense authorization bill that funds the military they basically said hey military you can't spend any money from this year's budget or next year's budget if it means bringing fewer than 4000 troops left in afghanistan so that there was a big question about whether or not the military would in fact go ahead and take those steps well i've been speaking to people here at the pentagon they say look this is been going on for weeks and months and you can't just because the drug drawdown and they point out that there's 2 provisions in that bill which would allow this to legally happen a

and thank you to the general in afghanistan today. truly an honor to be here with the brave men and women of the 10th mountain division and the fort drum community. it is truly a privilege to be joined by our vice president and the second lady of the united states. as the representative for new york's 21st congressional district, i'm honored and humbled each and every day to be the chief advocate for fort drum and the 10th mountain division in washington. as you know, the 10th mountain division is proudly the most deployed unit in the u.s. army since 9/11, with a thousand troops still serving in afghanistan today. on behalf of the american people, we can never thank you and your families enough for your service and your sacrifice. please know that the north country and united states of america are fully committed to making sure you have the federal support and resources your families so deserve. over the last four years, we have worked together to rebuild and reinvest in our military readiness, to strengthen our national security, and

to continue their support the should keep their troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer filioque entre for al jazeera a couple. at least 42 people have been killed and 600 injured after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit the indonesian island of sin away see thousands of people in 2 cities have been displaced and the authorities are warning of potential off the shocks from jakarta jesica washington reports. on the indonesian island of pseudo a.c a massive search and rescue effort is underway a $6.00 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of friday morning struck at a depth of just 10 kilometers the cities of marginalia mahmoud you have been hardest hit with many buildings being severely damaged. search teams found this young girl trapped under the debris of a house but she says her name is angel and she isn't sure how many people are still under the rubble and. she's told she will be ok.

others are deployed in afghanistan as we speak.ooking on from afar, we say, thank you for your service, we are proud of you all. [applause] it may be true in the days ahead members of the 10th mountain division could be among the last conventional units. should the day comes that the war in afghanistan finally comes to an end. your mission in afghanistan has been vital, to the security of the american people. this year will mark 20 years since the forces of radical islamic terror plotted and perpetrated the deadliest attack on the american homeland in the history of our country. from the safe haven of afghanistan, terrorist of al qaeda struck united states on september 11, 2001. i was a new member of congress then, had just arrived that year, representing indiana. i will never forget where i was, just off capitol hill, when i heard that that the towers were struck in york city. for the moment when i walked out of the office building, across from the u.s. capitol, and saw a clear blue sky over washington, d.c. filled with billows of

poverty was rife in afghanistan. the taliban regime sorely needed international aid in hopes of regaining international favor the taliban outlawed opium poppy production throughout the country in 2000. peasants risk to death if they planted the forbidden seed. in just one year nearly every poppy field in afghanistan had disappeared and the international community and said things like well you know thank you and the united states undersecretary of state colin powell actually a word the regime i think $41000000.00 in foreign aid but there are other issues human rights the status of women. and so the un wasn't going to recognize them and so the taliban. you know in retrospect conducted an act of economic suicide. after the attacks of september the 11th 2001 the united states invaded afghanistan . in a matter of weeks the taliban were pushed back into isolated zones doomed to disappear . but patiently little by little they reconquered the land by encouraging the cultivation of opium poppy a miraculous source of funds for

to continue their support the troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer failure contre for a couple. mexico's attorney general says charges will not be placed on it's former defense minister accused of drug trafficking in the united states some adores him for a ghost was arrested in los angeles in october but the u.s. that him returned to mexico to be investigated the u.s. accused him of conspiring to produce and distribute illegal drugs but mexico's attorney general says the evidence shows since way goes never met criminal organizations no promise to protect them. the u.s. has added chinese smartphone makers shalmi to its economic blacklists washington says shelby and 8 other companies have links to the chinese military and u.s. investors have until november to divest their stakes or face penalties the company has become the world's 3rd largest mosque for make-a benef

we accomplished what we need to after 9/11, long ago, and afghanistan.killed osama bin laden, the overthrew the taliban, we won the war that we did too but lost the war we did not need to fight in terms of building a democratic society within afghanistan. for far too long, that has been our main focus in afghanistan and we have lost sight in doing what we need to do to keep america safe. insertedsion that was by representative liz cheney, congressative -- it is trying to force the president to keep sending troops to die in afghanistan for admission that is not essential to our national security. likewise, the restrictions on trying to remove troops from south korea and germany, that is sending a message to two wealthy countries that you can underinvest in your own security and the united states will continue to defend you know better what. that creates the wrong incentives. it restricts our military ability to focus on the threats of the future and more pressing foreign policy issues, but also domestic policy issues, as well. overall, the national defens

to continue their support the keep their troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer fill your country for a couple. still ahead on al-jazeera is one of the world's largest religious events and it's taking place during a pandemic we take you to india manifests of all. seeking entry hundreds of asylum seekers for new migrant caravans in honduras in pursuit of the american dream. it's time for the perfect gentleman the weather sponsored point qatar airways siberia remains deeply cold it's not exporting much of its cold further south is basically keeping where it is which means you're getting more or less as standard winter weather from most to china the korean peninsula and japan that does wind up into storms as more snow coming for honshu and her car to live his time are still left over north korea but to south korea during saturday but mostly it is sunshine cold by day and of cours

to continue their support the keep their troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer failure contre for a couple. dates have been set for palestine's 1st election in 15 years parliamentary election will be held on may 22nd while a presidential vote will happen on july 31st elections were delayed because of negotiations between hamas and president mahmoud abbas of the palestinian authority amasses welcome this announcement palestinian factions are trying to build a united front against israel the dutch government has resigned over a child benefit scandal which drove thousands of families to financial ruin the prime minister mark reiter and his cabinet will stay on in a caretaker capacity until elections are held on march 17th a parliamentary report blame them for mismanaging the childcare subsidies scheme which still around $10000.00 families accused of fraud many were targeted base

the tele- band were not openly run afghanistan?>> i think we have to realize that president trump has committed to getting all of our troops out of the stand. were down now to about 8500. i think the only way you prevent the tele- band from taking over afghanistan ultimately, is some kind of a residual american military force may be the size of what's left there now. helping the afghan government. there's just no doubt in my mind that given the division in afghanistan, particular in the afghan government, where you have two people claiming to be president in effect, and the corruption and so on that once that united states is out there, it will only be a matter of time until the tele- band will take over. and you can argue and you don't know including rights for women that have been put in for a number of years by suspicion is, my bet would be that they will reassert their control over afghanistan if there is no us presence. i argue in the book, that we actually should've pulled out of a rack in january or early 2002, but pulled ou

in afghanistan things everything is designed made organized for adults. so adults decides i don't think. i don't know what is the right thing his office is . now we are practicing for. one of the very big shows we do a lot of shows in schools and different places but the big shows takes of course a longer time to practice for not on. those. close no. we made this center. 2 years ago after we had to move from a place that was new to the parliament and there was a rocket that was coming directly into our compound. that. circus artist most the bar is also one of the coaches his goal is to popularise performing. it's in afghanistan so he and his friend often go out onto the streets to practice have disappeared out. of that wonderful. effect on such. a lot of what's become a young mother for them to shall follow. the stones that the reason i mean you don't want to lose. your. good because of. your heart to. heart oh darn good lol but you know what if. you look no nobody. i mean the god who are that in the house that does. the mall. total bust why you call the

after 911 long ago in afghanistan. we overturned the taliban did more.e won the war that we needed to but we lost a war that we did not need to fight in particular with regards to trying to build a liberal democratic society within afghanistan. s with regard, that is been remain focus. we need to do what we need to do to keep america safe there. in this provision that was written by representative cheney and jason crow argued that a colorado. and they're trying to force the president to keep sending the troops to die in afghanistan permission it is nonessential for national security. likewise the restrictions on trying to remove troops from south korea and germany, but is sending a message to the wealthy companies that you can continue to underinvest in your own security and the united states will send you no matter what party just creates the wrong information and restrict certain military ability to focus on the threats of the future. in the foreign policy issues but also theic domestic policy issus as well. also he said overall national defense author

to continue their support the troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer filioque country for a couple. australia is urging tech giant google to focus on paying for news content instead of blocking it this fall is reports australian news websites are not showing up on google search engine google and facebook are among tech companies fighting against the government's plan to force them to pay for news content australian says sits plans will save jobs on struggling news publishing platforms or let's speak to mark a storm about this is the federal president of australia's media union and he's via skype from sydney very good to have you with us on al-jazeera marcus so google is saying that its bra king of some size in australia is simply an experiment to measure the impact of news do you buy that what do you think is the real purpose of this try this experiment. will most m

finds himself in an afghanistan he's never seen before. but not. the least for most of us are doesn't know that will ever. when i was a child seemed wrong. but all in all just don't call. me the world is yet to shape our disdain and become educated and in gains from it because betrayal . when so many find themselves worlds apart we choose to look for common ground. right now there are 2000000000 people who are overweight or obese it's profitable to self. and sugary and salty and addict and it's not at the individual level it's not individual willpower and if we go on believing that would never change this obesity epidemic that industry has been influencing very deeply the medical and scientific establishment. some of what's driving the obesity epidemic it's corporate profit. it was for the right ones will be you know one for. what is it another saloon you're not. up. to. the self-taught performers routine causes quite a stuff. like someone. who wants to be demolished over don't forget. the children. of the street give them to. us but it's easier to

to continue their support the should keep their troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer failure contre for a couple still have on al-jazeera on high alert security is dramatically ramp. up in washington d.c. had a president unlike biden's inauguration next week and how scientists are injecting facts into social media to tackle misinformation about them and a virus vaccine this. time for more snows temps drops again mostly it's going to hit the far north of japan that's where the central storm is but with the breeze coming across the warmish waters your home shoot to be involved as well and for time i think parts of the korean peninsula it's not the major story it's rains fairly wintry call but not excessively so for most places but seoul shows what light happened you get really cold at night this is below average even by day until the snow comes back on monday where yes a big plus 4 d

news asia targeted killings in afghanistan. as told in the office. and china's best known entrepreneur jack ma is missing since did his outspoken comments against regulation put him on the warpath but beijing. all that and a lot more was on to the news asia with my colleague melissa chan coming arrives off to this news program and that's it for me other news team thanks for. the christmas season has come to me misleading and everything is almost back to. triumph cohen mind doesn't stand a chance don't miss the day most economists street cleaning away in. christmas and there's just no end to sufism is. the new year menards years there's a reason you can how last year's german starts there will bring you a magical as you've never heard her before the surprise yourself with what is possible who is medical really what moves her and what of us who talk to people who followed her along the way admirers and critics alike how as the world's most powerful woman shaking her legacy diners from eccles last stops. i'm secure that the work that's hard and in the e

secondly, the question is not the fate of afghanistan. the fate, reputation and standing of the western civilization. they came to us as a small country to prevail against terrorism, against radicalism and al-qaeda affiliates. they should ask themselves the question, what was the mission? is that accomplished 7 but if we put a common checklist, the mission is not accomplished. but even as you say that the taliban has links to al-qaeda, your government is also speaking to them right now in doha. right. we are not taking it as easy as the us negotiating team. that's why the taliban hate us, because we fly in their face hard evidence of where they are working with global terrorist networks, where they are siding with regional terrorist networks, where they have drug factories and how they are lying to the afghan people and to the world. we say sovereignty belongs to the people, is vested in the public, and it is expressed through elections. taliban say sovereignty belongs to god and god entrusts this to the most pious person. if you decode t

i was i can't go back to afghanistan i was in danger there. and iran things were very bad for us afghans on ok. after the fire the villages the morea trying to regain their stride mariette mahdi ellis witnessed the file 100 of her all of trees burned down that night to her and admits loss. because of where fear. is. i think. it would be not prison. the new campus now also in view of her restaurant. 5 years family is going down the parched and starving even though they feel they won't be let back out they venture into the air. after the fire destroyed the 1st camp many refugees hoped they could leave the island to continue their journey towards a better future. instead a new camp is set up many feel afraid and the facilities are even worse than before . flora ana binya is a german lawyer who spent years fighting for refugees rights on the greek islands via n.t.p. christof and in pairs only received for thoughts from people on the site saying there are very limited water resources and i meant only one mail a day at these almost and after in addi

you know afghanistan is in this country it's very important. to do what we do by having boys and girls practicing and having fun together. is of course a challenge and i think that's one of our biggest successes in all these many years . we managed to do that in a completely cultural corrects way facilities from a nearby refugee camp to train is tell us that this is a very common story here in afghanistan. groups none of them have the mental none of them bothered to look to mother to phone as soon listen followed his own little this was little sometimes i do know that you need lots of others to do to me going to sort of just meeting at the same time another will. come out of the west. my family will move the other then i'm a degree other madam is that look at this colossal government of the most didn't even meet the dumb idea so so sad for them so much i. guess we got out of. the book that it was. good to meet you don't know that it's not me. but i. made him. come to visit facilis parents. it was. only. butters i got it. all that i was never go

finds himself in an afghanistan he's never seen before. but. the least most of us are doesn't know that will ever. join me every thursday on the alex simon show and i'll be speaking to guest on the world of politics school business i'm show business i'll see you then. just on the issue of who's him in the white house is to open the issue for us is what do you do if you look at the j.c. pure way it's not just a signature that counts in the j.c. pew in the nuclear deal but in fact the impact of that to the sheer defect of that signature unremitting to be making to see that if they. if they return to duty with full effect benefiting the iranian people knowing that their policy or backs him on pressure has already be in riyadh willing to go back to the full terms of that. right now there are 1000000 people who are overweight or obese it's profitable to sell through the seas and sugary and salty and addictive it's not at the individual level it's not individual willpower and if we go on believing that never change this obesity epidemic that industry

troops in both afghanistan and iraq fulfilling a promise made by president donald trump. a pop star turned presidential candidate probably one says the military has entered his home after his claims of foreign violence in thursday's election. at least 34 people are dead and hundreds injured after a powerful earthquake on. the island. the dutch government resigns every child care scandal that wrongly accused thousands of. sports news as well madrid knocked out of the spanish super cup and despite coronavirus concerns cameroon gets ready to host football's african nations championship with a limited number of fans inside stadiums. so then u.s. troop levels in iraq and afghanistan have been cut to the lowest level in nearly 2 decades there are now $2500.00 troops in each country that's down from more than 4500 in afghanistan and around about 3000 in iraq the u.s. had already reduced its numbers in afghanistan from 14000 last year after a deal was made with the taliban at the height of the war with iraq will than 125000 u.s. troops were deployed well there were over 100000 in

finds himself in an afghanistan he's never seen before. but. the least most of us are doesn't know that will ever. the newly inaugurated american president joe biden calls for unity in a country sharply divided at the same time. and even there are. others calling for trying to be deprogrammed so much for you. it was for the right ones will be you know and for. his mother saluted she would not. even go to. the self-taught performers routine causes quite the stuff. that someone. who wants to be delish never done for. the children. then you must but if it's easier to get a. job. was. right you did not have all the time. in it yet. but i'm. going to have i don't respect. your dreams came hoping to be a student but now he's a teacher a satisfying result. without going to come back which is going to be an issue. in. class is not. the fly was among stones put 182-5230 minute performance for schoolchildren. they're also busy preparing a big show to be staged in the city which will be roughly the same duration. any event longer than half an hour could b

to continue their support the troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer fill your country for a couple. they have been set for palestine's 1st election in 15 years a parliamentary election be held on may 22nd while a presidential vote will happen on july 31st elections were delayed because of negotiations between hamas and president mahmoud abbas of the palestinian authority amasses welcomed the announcement palestinian factions are aiming to build united front against israel now the dutch government has resigned over a child benefit scandal which drove thousands of families to financial ruin the prime minister not wetter and his cabinet will stay on in a caretaker capacity until elections are held on march 17th a parliamentary report blame them for mismanaging a child care subsidies scheme which saw around $10000.00 families accused of fraud many were targeted based o

pulled out of afghanistan.the point after the bonn conference, afghanistan had an internationally recognized government. the interim government was comprise of all the different factions in afghanistan, pashtuns and so one. it at international recognition. it had commitments from a number of countries for security assistance and for development assistance. and we could've played a part in that with nonmilitary instruments of power. who knows how that would've turned out? we know how the alternative turned out and it is 18 years later. >> let's talk about something that happened when you and i were in the white house, the ayatollah khomeini took over iran picky point in the book at that time very few people to e government even knew what islamic nihilism was. but if the new president were to come in and say to you, bob, , w do i do with iran? what would you tell them to do? >> i think the biggest flaw in president obama's deal with the iranians was in essence a kick the can down the road ten years. it basically,

finds himself in an afghanistan he's never seen before. but. the least most of us are doesn't know that will ever. there's nothing a narcissist hates more than to have their inflated ego collide with that of another narcissist just like in greek mythology it's a long and messy clash of titans but on avoidable if healing and order are to be achieved is this just what we're seeing in the current battle between good america by its own exceptionalism and donald trump the ultimate narcissist. in 2040 you know bloody revolution here to crush the demonstrations going from being relatively peaceful political protests to be creasing the violent revolution is always spontaneous or is it your style or here i mean your list book video threw me in the neighborly as i knew pulling you to the former ukrainian president recalls the events of 2040. of those who took out that invested over $5000000000.00 to assist ukraine in these and other goals that will ensure a secure and prosperous and democratic. it was for the right ones will be you know and for the. what

and now, time for afghanistan and the us.an this week — the beginning of the end of america's war in the country. it's part of a deal signed between the trump administration and the taliban in february last year — according to which it's been agreed that all foreign forces will leave afghanistan this spring. peace talks are taking place between the afghan government and the taliban, but it's unclear if and when they might result in a resolution. all this comes against the backdrop of a significant surge in violence. dozens of afghans are being killed every day. the conflict has resulted in acute poverty and hunger. there are fears that, once all international forces leave, the taliban might be back in power in the country. i met afghanistan's vice president, amrullah saleh, and began by asking him if this was the right time for us troops to be leaving. we believe the mission is not accomplished, but if they decide to leave, we respect their decision.

this year winter has come to this narrow strip and afghanistan. and they were concordial the temperature is unseasonably cold minus 15 degrees celsius. the high g. and his drive only when towns can be a problem. and any moment heavy snow focus is not the only road through the valley trusting them and their goods to several months. ago but they still want to know they wor never could kind of get out that big of us to go. and just get on the right kind of tough tough. tough tough. tough cyclists so it's a right to them by sort of the book. put upon her to give an answer. i can only. wanted members who. had a case of some issue with a child a. high g. has been travelling through the world concord or for well over a decade. the elderly much and drove from village to village selling and trading his match in times. this year he took a chance and hiring on drive a. 3rd all else but then there was the feeling that it is. one of the of the mother going oh no that it would go another the top of the snow mix of. course is the. closing like this the bottom of

the circus country which is located in afghanistan but i think it's very different . than the rest of. the route from denmark because one of the founders of the couple circus which is barely bigger than the average afghan backyard. in afghanistan things everything is designed made organized. so adult decides i don't think. i don't know what is the right thing here's all this is. how we are practicing for. one of the very big shows we do a lot of shows in schools and different places but the big shows takes of course a longer time to practice for not. only. was. close no. we made this center. 2 years ago after we had to move from a place that was new to the parliament and there was a rocket that was coming directly into our compound. that. circus artist most the bar is also one of the coaches his goal is to popularise performing arts in afghanistan so he and his friend often go out onto the streets to practice practice the very hour. before. a lot of what's to come i don't buy them for them to show follow. the stuff that the reason the media don't believe. you're. good

you're watching news asia coming up today deadly attacks in afghanistan taint another round of peace talks for many afghans peace seems like a distant dream when they still see so much violence d.w. visit a family whose daughter price for daring to stand out plus where is jack ma he's one of china's richest and most influential men but hasn't been seen in months is he in trouble with beijing. time melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us talks are set to resume this week concerning the future of afghanistan with negotiators from the government and also the taliban among the different stakeholders they call it a peace deal but that hope scenes less and less apt instead we have seen a string of targeted killings across afghanistan specifically of the educated elite the kind of people the country badly needs such as government workers and those in civil society these include judges doctors and journalists including television anchor malala my want who was gunned down last month. miller ghoul's wife was murdered by the taliban years ago now their daughter has also b

to continue their support the should keep their troops at least some to stay in afghanistan. now all eyes are on the next u.s. president joe biden who has suggested he wants to keep a small military presence in afghanistan in which case america's longest war will become even longer failure contre for a couple. that's because if i is was a peace activist and professor at kabul university he is joining us from there thanks for your time with us on al-jazeera so you heard the nato chief in the field report he previously warned the withdrawal would be hasty and if it's done too soon then there will be a heavy price to pay do you agree with that assessment or would you like to see the u.s. troop drawdown go ahead. i think soon or after u.s. troops and nato allied forces they must iraq understand they cannot stay here forever in afghanistan. peace talks because one of the reason for the responsibility exact there is a peace agreement between taliban and. between taliban and here is there is. a negotiation have started last september and. the most important think will be to support

this is the 3rd funeral of a journalist in afghanistan in 2 months the t.v. and radio presenter my lai my wand and her driver were killed by gunmen in early december. and i'm so hot i'm gay but i wouldn't put out 810000001 group come and go with you she was on her way to work and we had planned to do a show together i was on air when i got the news we had to stop the shows were but how about rock n roll but i want to go back to one of us knew pretty much we're going to order for a journalist and a woman in the spotlight 25 year old with a symbol of the new afghanistan a threat to fundamentalists and goes she criticized. i have 10 more daughters like milo who could give their lives for a cause but i want the killers apprehended back in the know what is not targeted killings of journalists like my one by gunmen or car bombs have become all too common in afghanistan despite the ongoing peace talks between the government and the taliban the country is still rated as one of the world 5 most dangerous places for journalists and with weekly reports of new attacks th

staggering when ou afghanistan combined. staggering when you out _ afghanistan combined.istan combined. staggering when you put it like that. - afghanistan combined. staggering when you put it like that. in - afghanistan combined. staggering when you put it like that. in termsj when you put it like that. in terms of the warnings that authorities are getting. we're also thinking back to what happened with the building but what happened with the building but what are authorities afraid of? the concern is arm _ what are authorities afraid of? tue: concern is arm protest what are authorities afraid of? tte: concern is arm protest not what are authorities afraid of? tt2 concern is arm protest notjust as you mention in washington, dc, the nation's capital, but also in state capitals across the country and indeed it this morning the fbi director christopher rady reiterated his concern about agents picking up what he called concerning unaligned chatter and the fear is that last week's terrible a model of violence in washington, dc rather than deterring people from going to the ca

i'm in afghanistan, his team is in afghanistan. when everything happened with bob chapman and i flew home and met stateside and linked up with family and then the memorial service quickly was done and went back to afghanistan, i didn't respond to grief well. i'm not proud of the way that i responded to it, but it's the truth. i wanted to be honest and i wanted people to see that contract and knowing how he responded, it kind of encouraged me because i think that it's important for the reader, to blood brothers personality wise they are very alike and can respond to grief so differently. so, i was raw in emotion. then he responded to protect in every way and as we got into it he said, he asked me did you know he was hosting bible studies and doing all these things to keep himself on an even keel and i said no, he never talked about it. and even that particular deployment was over and i went to washington he was just humble in nature and tried to pass what he could. is that something that happened when you were a kid or something tha

but in afghanistan there has been a massive investment of the whole world.s not just material investment, it's emotional investment, it's political investment, it's reputational investment. why shall we sacrifice it to appease a terrorist group? our aim to talk to the taliban is to offer them a chance of becoming mainstream and leave violence, but we are not providing them easy terms as the us negotiators have offered them, no. so you think the us has made a mistake by the taliban? i think the way they conducted the talks with the taliban. the outreach itself was not a mistake, but the massive concession so far given to them was a mistake. the us delegation came to us, they swore to every holy scripture that if you release these 5,000 people, based on these assurances, there will be no violence, but the taliban in order to protect their prestige with their fighters, they will not announce it. we told them at the highest level that this is our intelligence and it indicates otherwise. if we do this, violence will spike. violence spiked. why did we give that co

court and kabul and have not yet been named violence has surged across afghanistan in recent months the spike ongoing peace talks between the taliban and the government. relatives and neighbors mourn the dead the 2 supreme court judges were on their way to work when they were killed the women were among some 200 female judges on the court according to authorities kabul has seen a spate of attacks reasonably targeting high profile figures spreading fear so they could show that. i was told that madam judge was martyred when i arrived here i saw blood stains on the ground what can i say where should we go to live a peaceful life. gunmen riding a motorcycle shop the 2 women in an ambush on their car the driver of the court vehicle was injured afghan president ashraf ghani blamed the attack on the taliban and called on the insurgent group to accept the permanent ceasefire with the afghan army the taliban say they were not responsible for the killings. the attack comes amid ongoing peace talks with the taliban in qatar women's rights activists have warned the talks could lead to a decreas