right job when it came to carry out those tests the the case was brought was between the world anti-doping agency wada and the russian anti-doping agency resigned a court of arbitration for sport coming down on the side of the world body in that one it means a 2 year ban is what it means for russian athletes the russian flag in the russian anthem at major sporting events the wording of the the ruling said that it would be banned suspended from the period for 2 years at all events that were any olympics and any world championships that fell under the signatory of the world anti-doping agency what that means in real terms is they'll be no team russia the tokyo olympics that's been rescheduled for 2021 next year all the power olympic games being put coming alongside beijing in 2022 the winter games there also there will be no russian athletes at the winter olympics all the power olympics russian teams can play in next year's rescheduled european football championships your way for who will be running that they aren't signatories to the world anti-doping agency so it's not covered by it however fee f

ultimately the court of arbitration for sport has made their decision they've sided with the world anti-doping agency against the russian anti doping agency saying that the russian doping body would non-compliant basically that they haven't carried out tests doping tests in an adequate fashion at a laboratory in moscow what it means is that there will be restrictions on russian athletes for the next 2 years competing at a lympics and world championships the that the world governing body had wanted a 4 year ban the court of arbitration for sport opting for 2 years instead what it means though is that clean athletes those that can prove that they've passed drug tests over a set period of time will be able to compete under a neutral flag they will be able to have the name russia on their uniforms and their uniforms can also bear the the russian trickle off flag even though that flag can't be flown those tournament's and the russian national anthem also can't be on those tournament's either hope that's all very clear russian officials in sport also won't be able to take part in tolerance over that period

president thomas bach then lifted the ban and russia's anti-doping agency was reinstated. but by $29.00 team there were allegations that moscow the arbitrary data had been manipulated before being handed to the world anti-doping agency it led to water imposing a new 4 year ban on russia competing across a range of sports including the tokyo olympics however russia could play and help post the european men's football championship as it was not deemed a major event. russia appealed the overall ban to the court of arbitration for sport the world's highest sports court which has now ruled that the band would be held but for 2 years instead of for. president vladimir putin had always denied the existence of a state run which open program but now that the c.i.s. has rejected the appeal the kremlin has nowhere left to turn. our munich's robert lewandowski has won the 5th best men's player of the year award after scoring 55 goals in all competitions last season's he beats previous winners from china rinaldo and leant on messi to the prize pool held fire in the champions league bund

beijing games and other major sporting events like the football world cup the russian anti doping agency is also applied to pay over a $1000000.00 in compensation for expenses incurred by the world anti-doping agency from january 29th taking the date of the initial ban bring him on the story of course as we get it. we'll be back with the headlines and more stories from the day in a couple of minutes. a universe which reveal. information presses. that is the ultimate reality of the thing we call matter. here to change. it shapes told a. bunch a loser it's all about it. financial survival stacey. i'll fill out let's say i'm not sure i get your. flight 9 well straight fraud thank you for. the story that's right. that's labor. breaking news not a sports top cool projects in the pilbara she's anti doping agency to overturn a ban on russian athletes but reduces the length of the ban the court of arbitration for sports decision means the russian national flag seen at international sporting events in seoul the end of 2022. russian president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session wit

president thomas bach then lifted the ban and russia's anti-doping agency was reinstated. but by $29.00 team there were allegations that moscow the arbitrary data had been manipulated before being handed to the world anti-doping agency it led to water imposing a new 4 year ban on russia competing across a range of sports including the tokyo olympics however russia could play and help post the european men's football championship as it was not deemed a major event. russia appeal be overall ban to the court of arbitration for sport the world's highest sports court which has now ruled that the band would be upheld but for 2 years instead of 4. to one president vladimir putin had always denied the existence of a state run with open program but now that the c.i.s. has rejected the appeal the kremlin has nowhere left to turn. and football by munich's robert leavened he has won the face of best men's player of the year award after scoring 55 goals in all competitions last year he beat previous winners cristiana renaldo and lionel messi to the prize the pole helped by him seal the

sports a top court projects an appeal by russia's anti-doping agency to overturn a ban on russian athletes but reduces it to 2 years the court of arbitration for sports a decision means that the russian national flag will not be seen at international sporting events until the end of 2022. also to come a russian president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session with journalists and the public lasting just over 4 hours for the 1st time it was done remotely via video link through to covert 19. russia was the 1st country in the world to come up with and stop producing its own facts we see an expansion we see nato infrastructure coming close its borders shouldn't we respond to this i haven't decided yet whether i will be running for the 2024 election. and french president emmanuel tests positive for cover 19 but he will continue to work remotely during a self isolation period. casting live direct from our studios in moscow this is our t. international i'm sean thomas certainly glad to have you with us now sports a top court has rejected an appeal by russia's anti-doping agency after

sports top court rejected appeal by russia's anti doping agency to overturn a ban on russian after means pot reduces it to 2 here is the court of arbitration for sports decisions means the russian national pride would be seen at international sporting events until the end of 2022. also to come russian president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session with john the sun the public lost in just over 4 hours for the 1st time it will start remote means by video link but 90. russia was the 1st country in the world to come up with and stop producing its own vaccine if we see an expansion we see nato infrastructure coming closer to our borders or shouldn't we respond to this i haven't decided yet whether i will be running for the 2024 election. and french president emanuel mccrone tests positive for 19 you will continue has role remotely during a self isolation period. you're watching out international the best decision that there are is we're very glad you are joining us at this hour. want to start us off this hour us sports top court house rejected an appeal by russia's anti doping

breaking news this hour on r t international sports top court rejects an appeal by russia's anti doping agency to overturn a ban on russian athletes but reduces it to 2 years the court of arbitration for sports decision means the russian national flag won't be seen at international sporting events until the end of 2022. also to come russia's president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session with journalists and the public lasting just over 4 hours for the 1st time it was done remotely by video link to a covert 90. the russian was the 1st country in the world to come up with and stop producing its own vaccine we see an expansion we see nato infrastructure coming closer to the city but shouldn't we respond to this i haven't decided yet whether i will be running for the 2024 election. and french president emmanuel macron tests positive for covert 19 but he will continue his role remotely during a self isolation period. you're watching r t international i'm donald quarter joining me here welcome to the program. now starting this hour with our breaking news sports top court has rejected

sport's top court rejects an appeal by russia's anti doping agency to overturn upon on russia not to me but reduces it to 2 years the court of arbitration for sport possession means the russian national flag won't be seen in international sporting events until the end of 2022 while also it's a common russian president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session with john listen the public last thing just a full hour was the fast time it was dawn remotely by video link you took over it 19. russia was the 1st country in the world to come up with and stop producing its own vaccine we see an expansion we see nato infrastructure coming close its borders shouldn't we respond to this i haven't decided yet whether i will be running for the 2024 election and french president my new all my tests positive for covert 19 but he will continue his role remote nature and self isolation period. making sure you know the misses story and this says international very room welcome from the whole team. good to have you. well off a story for you this hour is about how spooled top court has rejected

in a sports top court has rejected an appeal by russia's anti-doping agency after the world governing body banned its athletes from competing at international events it has been a saga of accusations starting with claims of state sponsored doping to tampering with databases artie's peter oliver has the story. 2 year ban certainly a lot better than a 4 year ban however you look at it there is some on happiness from the russian side that they say a number of their points weren't listened to the world governing body had wanted a 4 year ban the court of arbitration for sport opting for 2 years instead what it means though is that clean athletes those that can prove that they've passed drugs tests over a set period of time will be able to compete under a neutral flag they will be able to have the name russia on their uniforms and their uniforms can also bear the the russian trickle flag even though that flag can't be flown those tournament's and the russian national anthem also can't be on those tournament's either hope that's all very clear russian officials in sport also won't be able to

president thomas bach then lifted the ban and russia's anti-doping agency was reinstated. by $29.00 teams there were allegations that moscow the average henri data had been manipulated before being handed to the world anti-doping agency it led to wada imposing a new 4 year ban on russia competing across a range of sports including the tokyo olympics. however russia could play and help post the european men's football championship as it was not deemed a major event. russia appealed the overall band to the court of arbitration for sport the world's highest sports court which has now ruled that the band would be up held but for 2 years instead of for. president vladimir putin had always denied the existence of a state run with open program but now that the c.i.s. has rejected the appeal the kremlin has nowhere left to turn. in football by munich's robert levin dusky has won the 5th best men's player of the year award after scoring 55 goals in old competitions last season previous winners cristiana ronaldo and lionel messi to the prize the poll helped find seal a champions leag

president thomas bach then lifted the ban and russia's anti doping agency was reinstated. but by $29.00 team there were allegations that moscow the arbitrary data had been manipulated before being handed to the world anti-doping agency it led to water imposing a new 4 year ban on russia competing across a range of sports including the tokyo olympics however russia could play and help host the european men's football championship as it was not deemed a major event. russia appealed the overall ban to the court of arbitration for sport the world's highest sports court which has now ruled that the band would be up held but for 2 years instead of for. president vladimir putin had always denied the existence of a state run with open program but now that the c.i.s. has rejected the appeal the kremlin has nowhere left to turn. well the hard shutdown that began for most germans this week is something performers and musicians have been enjoying much longer here since early november concerts exhibitions operas and more have all been on hold the government is subsidizing artists but th

president thomas bach then lifted the ban and russia's anti-doping agency was reinstated. by $29.00 teams there were allegations that moscow laboratory data had been manipulated before being handed to the world anti-doping agency it led to wada imposing a new 4 year ban on russia competing across a range of sports including the tokyo olympics however russia could play and help post the european men's football championship as it was not deemed a major event. russia appeal be overall ban to the court of arbitration for sport the world's highest sports court which has now ruled that the ban would be up held but for 2 years instead of for. president vladimir putin had always denied the existence of a state run the open program but now that the c.i.s. has rejected the appeal the kremlin has nowhere left to turn. a blind. he has won the think men's player of the year award after scoring some 55 competition goals previous wins christiane i'm going. to stay home help find the champions league and a german travel it's 32 year old. global award in england bronze took the women's proc

sports top court rejects an appeal by russia's anti-doping agency to overturn a ban on russian athletes but reduces it to 2 years the court of arbitration for sports a decision means that the russian national flag will not be seen at the international sporting events until the end of 2022. also the russian president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session with journalists and the public lasting just over 4 hours for the 1st time it was done remotely by video link due to covert 19.

so the claims against the russian anti-doping agency runs from a state sponsored doping to tampering with data next our senior correspondent of explains why the court decision may still be the final twist. after years of scandal and accusations bickering and petty insults the duping xavier is over for now in what may be described as a remarkably anticlimactic conclusion the court of arbitration for sport refrain from an outright bad and want to doubt what is recommended partitioned the panel's orders include interim the possibility during the 2 year period for any athlete or athlete support personnel from russia to participate in or attend the olympic and paralympic games that the uniform born does not contain the flag of the russian federation and contains the words neutral athlete and that the russian national anthem is not played or sung at any official event venue russia which categorically denied allegations of state assisted duping wanted all restrictions lifted but instead must settle for 2 years rather a 4 year bad during this period it could neither host nor bids it may just

this is only the suspension this ban is only do for tall of and sign up to water the world anti-doping agency fee for the world governing body of football does you way for the european governing body of football they do not that means there can be a team russia taking place at next year's european championships st petersburg which is said to be a host city at those championships will remain the host city and st petersburg will also continue to host the 2021 year way for champions league final. for moving on now russian president vladimir putin has finished his annual q. and a session with janice and the public now lasted for over 4 hours for the 1st time there was a remote by video link you took over 19 still the russian leader managed to encompass all the crucial themes on the minds of the russian public and the media was done of being there for us at the residence of the russian president. it wasn't just a media conference it was a full on marathon which duration fell literally a few only a few minutes short of 5 hours the range of topics discussed well it literally ranged from some very sm

a r d reported on allegations of state backed doping in russia the following year russia's anti doping agency has declared noncompliance the world let's expand russia's track and field athletes in 2016 gregory chunk of the former director of anti doping in moscow details how he swapped dirty samples for clean ones all part of the doping plan when 2018 some russians were allowed to compete at the winter olympics and later that year the russian anti doping agency was reinstated put in 2019 that decision was reversed due to concerns that russian lab data had been manipulated this appeal verdict means russia will be officially banned from all major events until the end of 2022 now earlier on we spoke to her resampled one of the journalists who broke the story about doping in russia back in 24 saying. we will see russian athletes at the olympics and also at other major big sports event global sports events but with no russian jerseys was no russian flecks nor russian of them is allowed no victory ceremony was russians there are some books on that is punishment as one observes major parts of as pun

the country was initially given a four—year ban by the world anti—doping agency, following an investigation0 russian athletes across at least 30 sports were implicated in state—sponsored doping programmes. our sports news correspondent alex capstick has more. during the case, as i understand it, the forward a hearing which took place in september, russia did not really defend the fact that they we re really defend the fact that they were guilty of covering up this data or providing fake evidence in these documents which they handed to wada earlier this year, but they did argue that the sanction was unfair, it was unfairon argue that the sanction was unfair, it was unfair on clean athletes who we re it was unfair on clean athletes who were innocent victims on all of this, athletes who wanted to represent their country at a olympics games. and the panel felt it was not proportionate, the four—year ban was just too harsh, although they said the same and that it in no way validated the conduct of the russian authorities. they are reducing it to two years which, for a lot of people won't be enou

we do not welcome the decision to partially satisfy world anti-doping agencies claim and deprive russian1000 oping agency of its compliance status with the world anti-doping code our position is initially based on the fact that there are no grounds for any full or partial punishment for sata and consequently any sanctions against the participants and the case we believe that in this part to court did not fully take into account the presented arguments everyone is so used to sanctions against russia as a whole this is no surprise i would not like to be categorical but in general this is abnormal it is necessary to punish but cities are not sent to prison for the crimes of a few here and the whole country has been punished because someone stumbled. it's an ambiguous story in general this decision was predictable but this is not for us to decide sports politics is such that if you have inside information about what is happening at the top therefore we were only in the process of waiting but the rough picture was clear it was clear that an attack was under way on russian sport so we would ha

and help ensure integrity in global sport however the lower is heavily opposed by the world anti-doping agency which is disruption to the global anti doping framework it also question to why the act actually excludes america's own sports leagues. world and you do bring agency wishes to understand why this legislation excludes vast areas of u.s. sport in particular of the professional leagues and or college sport if it is not good enough for american sports why is it fine for the rest of the world. ok let's get some reaction to this now and speak with the sports writer and broadcaster alan moore good afternoon alan what's your reaction to this huge surprise this rule has gone through in the united states despite all the concern raised by water. not least. you know we're speakers one bit of want to go and it was proposed and it was signed into law is just another step in the civil war of the usa trying to take over. that movement are basically the gravy train that is at the joking i'm not surprised at all it was just space iraq needed. just i think it just goes to show us how research or sports

actors and help ensure integrity in global sport however the law is heavily opposed by the world anti-doping agency which is currently the global anti doping watchdog it says the application of u.s. law on the international stage in this way is unprecedented no nation has ever before a sort of criminal jurisdiction over double offenses that occurs outside its national borders and for good reason we talked more about this with a host of capital f.m. sport in moscow and more he told us that the new law is actually a power play by america to supersede water. you know i think if we look at later realistically this law is not about sports it's simply about control all water the i.o.c. so we're going to have a big split and i think what's going to happen now is we'll see it take down the water leadership that's what your side are going for and if you go to not always on site then the room to it so we could see a complete dismantling of water and us taken when it was worse and i think the one thing that we have to look at as well is that if they really wanted to make a change you do really want to make a

the world's anti-doping agency determined that drug test data for russian athletes had been altered.hey decided to ban russia from the olympics and other major competitions for four years. russia filed an appeal with the arbitration body. the head of the agency says they are pleased to have won the case but disappointed all of their recommendations were not endorsed. >> in the face of denial from russia, we clearly proved our case in accordance with the process. in that regard, there's an important moment for clean sport and athletes all over the world. >> the russian side can appeal again. this time to the supreme court. although russian team also be excluded from international sporting events until december 2022, athletes who meet strict conditions can take part as individually qualified neutral competitors. >>> unesco decided to add traditional japanese techniques used in wooden architecture with intangible culture heritage list. the committee discussed nominations for the list and reached a decision in an online panel meeting thursday. the new listing comprises 17 traditional cra

help ensure integrity in global sport well however the law is heavily opposed by the world anti-doping agency which phase disruption of the global anti doping framework by the pointed out to the unprecedented application of u.s. law on the international stage no nation has ever before a sort of criminal jurisdiction over dublin offenses that occurred outside its national borders and for good reason but we heard from the hosts of capital f.m. sports in moscow a more he told us that the new u.s. law really just aims to subdue the wider. you know i think you really look at light that realistically this law is not about sports it's simply in those taking control of wada and the i.o.c. so we're going to have a big split and i think what's going to happen now is we'll see a takedown of the water leadership that's what your side are going for and if you get enough always on site then they room to it so we could see a complete dismantling of water and us take money enormous force and i think one thing that we have to look at as well is that if they really wanted to make a change if they really wanted

wada is the world anti—doping agency. well, that's prompted a lot of anger from athletes. ion from the world anti—doping agency, but according to the uk agency... so hopefully that will get cleared up so hopefully that will get cleared up soon. next, we turn to china. it's one year since the first cases of coronavirus were reported. that was in the city of wuhan, and it is now striving to return to normality. that's helped by the fact that there haven't been any locally transmitted cases for months. here's vincent ni from bbc chinese on how life has changed there. millions of people in wuhan lived under strict lockdown for 76 days. nearly 4,000 people lost their lives to the virus. six months after wuhan‘s lockdown was lifted, the city's local government has launched an exhibition to mark the fight against the covid—19 pandemic. the three—month exhibition hails the effort of the government, front—line workers and volunteers. xia quyan was among volunteers who fought against the pandemic by giving free haircuts to front—line workers. xia's volunteer work has had an unexpecte

anti-doping agency wada gave them a 4 year penalty last year it believes data handed over by russia during a doping investigation was tampered with and even with the punishment being hogged russia still won't be officially represented at next year's tokyo olympics or qatar is 2022 football world cup. hello again the headlines on al-jazeera more than 300 schoolboys kidnapped last week in northwestern nigeria have arrived and could see in a city where they'll be reunited with their families they'll 1st be checked over by doctors the boys were taken a week ago by gunmen thought to be linked to boko hard who raided a school 03 says in katsina. these boys all of them walked in bear fruit some of them limping you can see they are virtually exhausted and traumatize following the events of the past 7 days i've lost some of them can now breathe. easily and breathe the freedom right now meeting the governor of the state i mean a bill of my salary has been coordinating efforts all these days along with security agencies and before their arrival we saw we noticed significant movement of nigerian secur

a r d reported on allegations of state backed doping in russia the following year russia's anti-doping agency was declared non compliance and world athletics banned russia's track and field athletes in 2016 grittier a chunk of the former director of anti doping in moscow detailed how he swapped dirty samples for clean ones as part of the diving plan and in 2018 there was some russians were allowed to compete at the winter olympics and later that year the russian doping agency was reinstated but in 2019 that decision was reversed due to concerns that russian lab data had been manipulated this appeal verdict means russia will be officially banned from all major events until the end of 2020 suit but it's russian athletes will be able to compete under a neutral flag if they can prove their claim travis waldron writes about sport and politics for the huffington post he says the next olympics will still have a significant russian presence. the russian athletes for the most part are still going to be there and i believe the ruling today said that you can even say russia on their uniforms as long as

right misters here yes as more countries approve the pfizer current a virus vaccine the world anti-doping agency has reassured athletes they won't be breaking doping rules by taking it wider says it has no reason to believe the job poses an anti doping risk but they'll continue to monitor ingredients as fact scenes are approved meanwhile the head of world athletics at coach says he'll leave it up to at least to decide if they should take it or not all i'm saying is i'm not sure that it is for sport to be crashing the case full fit young people are i would like on the other hand the where the vaccine does become available and the right moment pleats have the opportunity to make use of it they do but are not mandating it some athletes will take a view. you know the speed with which the vaccine has come together and all the things that the rest of the population are are grappling with well there's a couple of big dobby games coming up in europe 1st to manchester where local rivals united play city in the english premier league united come into the game looking to bounce back from the disappointment

however the law is heavily opposed by the world anti-doping agency which is currently the global watchdog against drugs in sport and says the application of u.s. law on the international stage in this way is unprecedented no nation has ever before asserted criminal jurisdiction over doping offenses that occurred outside its national borders and for good reason and we heard from lowe's the capital of 5 sports here in moscow and more he will use the new law is a power play by america to supersede water. you know i think if we look at late that realistically disloyal use is not about sports it's simply in those take control all the water and the o.c. so we're going to have a big split and i think what's going to happen now is we'll see it take down the want of leadership that's what your side are going for and if you go to not always on site and they wouldn't do it so we could see a complete dismantling of water and us taking money in the world of sports and i think the one thing that we have to look at as well is that if you really wanted to make a change of do really want to make a differe

ensure integrity in global sport well the law however is being heavily opposed by the world anti-doping agency would count in the global watchdog against drugs in sport it says the application of u.s. loral the international stage in this way is unprecedented. no nation has ever before so it's agreement all jurisdiction of adoption offenses that occurred outside its national borders and for good reason we heard from the host of capital f.m. sports here in moscow and more he believes the new law is a power play by america to supersede to water you know i think if we look at the way that realistically this law is not about sports it's simply a most take control of all water and the i.o.c. so we're going to have a big big split and i think what's going to happen now is we'll see it take down the want of leadership that's what your side are going for and if you go to not always on site then they wouldn't do it so we could see a complete dismantling of water and us take the money in the workforce and i think the one thing that we have to look at as well is that if you really wanted to make a change

sports top court has rejected an appeal by russia's anti doping agency of the world governing body badits athletes from international events the band's been half to 2 years but the country's a limpid committee nonetheless points out there are no grounds for any punishment at all this is what we do not welcome the decision to partially satisfy what is claim and deprived of its compliance status with the world anti-doping code our position is initially based on the fact that there are no grounds for any full or partial punishment of rossana and consequently any sanctions against the participants in this case we believe that in this part the court did not fully take into account the presented arguments everyone is so used to saying sions against russia as a whole this is no surprise i would not like to be categorical but in general this is abnormal it is necessary to punish but cities are not sent to prison for the crimes of a few here and the whole country has been punished because someone stumbles. it's an ambiguous story in general this decision was predictable but this is not for us t

had its ban from major sporting events reduced to 2 years after an appeal hearing the world anti-doping agency wada gave them a 4 year penalty last year it believes data handed over by russia during a doping investigation was tampered with and even with the punishment being hogged russia still won't be officially represented at next year's tokyo olympics or qatar is 2022 football world cup. hello again the headlines on al-jazeera more than 300 school boys kidnapped last week in northwestern nigeria have arrived and could see in a city where they'll be reunited with their families they'll 1st be checked over by doctors the boys were taken a week ago by gunmen thought to be linked to boko hot who raided a school 03 says in katsina. these boys all of them walked in bear fruit some of them limping you can see they are virtually exhausted and trauma.

sport's top court rejects an appeal by russia's anti-doping agency to overturn a ban on russian athletes but reduces it to 2 years the court of arbitration for sports decision that means that the russian national flag will not be seen at international sporting events until the end of 2022. russian president vladimir putin wraps up his annual q. and a session with journalists and of the public lasting just over 4 hours for the 1st time it was done remotely by video link due to covert 19. russia was the 1st country in the world to come up with and stop producing its own vaccine we see an expansion we see nato infrastructure coming closer to our borders shouldn't we respond to this i haven't decided yet whether i will be running for the 2024 election. and french president emmanuel micron tests positive for cocaine $1000.00 but he will continue to work remotely during a self isolation period. up on the top stories this hour up next so if you co-host a renowned physicist discussing how information is becoming the new building block of our universe. welcome to soviet vision. what is like the b