committee of the communist party of cuba and with the satisfaction of having fulfilled my duty and my confidence in the future of the country. with those words to the communist party congress raul castro announced his retirement from the front line of cuban politics. the news drew a mixed reaction on cuba streets. i am sad it makes me happy to know he is going to rest but i am sad because we work for him at the helm of the country. the continuity of the revolution is guaranteed there is youth there to keep going after all the work they have done. they should have already taken a step towards a new mentality a new future. i think that given the situation they have failed a lot and i think that for artists and from the human side of things there should be more freedom so this change is better and perhaps there will be more freedoms coming. here. this could be the man to bring that change make l.d.s. canelo took over the cuban presidency from castro in 2018. but even though he's stepping down as party leader castro said he wasn't going anywhere. it now. and no one should doubt it while i live i will be ready with my foot in the stirrup to defend the homeland the revolution an

committee of the communist party of cuba and with the satisfaction of having fulfilled my duty and was confidence in the future of the country. with those words to the communist party congress and i will cause. announced his retirement from the frontline of cuban politics it has been 6 decades since i was prouder fidel castro came to power following the cuban revolution of the 1950 s. and i will cuss through has played most of his life a 2nd string to his product 1st as a good commander later as a senior figure in the socialist government. after fidel fell ill in 2006 became the face of communist cuba. was. the country's top position will be now filled by miguel diaz who has served as cuba's president for the past 3 years he's a party loyalist who has advocated reform of the ailing economy without altering cuba's one party system. cuba's ongoing economic crisis presents a stiff challenge for the new leadership last year the economy shrank by 11 percent on the heels of new u.s. sanctions the coronavirus pandemic and domestic mismanagement have only compounded the hardships of daily life on the island. and you are of course watching t.v. news live from berlin up next sports l

communist party. he made the announcement at the beginning of a four—day party congress. uba's communist party is no longer led by either raul castro or his late brother, fidel. let's get more on this. thank you for coming on the programme and could to speak to you so it is an extraordinary length of time, decades and decades of the top of the power, and this is the end of an era so how is it being received? in is the end of an era so how is it being received?— is the end of an era so how is it being received? in cuba are of course it has _ it being received? in cuba are of course it has an enormous | of course it has an enormous symbolic importance. as you are saying, it is the first time since the time eisenhower was in the white house that a castro is not formally empower in cuba, however there is quite a degree of uncertainty of what this will mean in real terms in cuba. the communist party congress is due to eventually select the replacement for raul castro. some people suggested that miguel diaz—canel, the current president, should be the leader of the communist part

communist party of cuba and sit with the satisfaction of having fulfilled my duty. to his confidence in the future of the country. with those words to the communist party congress. announced his retirement from the frontline of cuban politics it has been 6 decades since i was prouder fidel castro came to power following the cuban revolution of the 1950 s. . has played most of his life the 2nd string to his product 1st as a good commander later as a senior figure in the socialist government. after fidel fell ill in 2006 became the face of communist cuba. the country's top position will be now filled by me. who has served as cuba's president for the past 3 years he's a party loyalist who has advocated reform of the ailing economy without altering cuba's one party system. cuba's ongoing economic crisis presents a stiff challenge for the new leadership last year the economy shrank by 11 percent on the heels of new u.s. sanctions the coronavirus pandemic and domestic mismanagement have only compounded the hardships of daily life on the island. you're watching the news coming up in 15 minutes the funeral of prince philip stay tuned for that market. the download. many

international university in miami welcome jorge how big a transition for cuba is this weekend's communist party congress. well on the one hand we've already heard guster announced formally today that he's going to step down and that there will be a new secretary of the cuban communist party beginning on monday on the other hand there's a subtle more subtle transition which is the transition from an older generation the so-called historic generation that built the cuban revolution to a younger a revolutionary generation that was born after $959.00 and that's really what the congress is what are what many cubans say they are hoping for change or are they likely to get it change has already started some of these changes have been very difficult for every day cuba such as the unification of the monetary system which had long been recommended by experts on the cuban economy but unfortunately that has created inflation rising costs of living and just hunger among many cubans who are having a very difficult time on the other hand there still is a need for more reform for instance the so-called non-state sector

the communist party he and his brother fidel began after the revolution in 1959 last america at a set listen human as well now about not even the pandemic could prevent cuba's 8 communist party congress from proceeding exactly as planned but raul castro's confirmation that he was stepping down was nonetheless his story. my task as the 1st secretary of the central committee of the communist party of cuba concludes with the satisfaction of having done my duty and confidence in the future of the fatherland. nevertheless peculation that the master of the castro brothers to rule cuba might retire from politics entirely was quickly to rest. maybe doubt that i have reached the meditated conviction not to accept offers of any other top party position but i will remain. in the party as one of the revolutionary combatant making my humble contribution to the end of my days. i will castro used most of his opening speech to repeat accusations that the united states is tightening an economic news around cuba to sabotage its companies and monetary reforms impose chaos and to provoke a social uprising. this was a thinly veiled reference to an increase in demonstrations and expressions of political d

not even the pandemic could prevent cuba's 8 communist party congress from proceeding exactly as planned but raul castro's confirmation that he was stepping down was nonetheless historic. my task as the 1st secretary of the central committee of the communist party of cuba concludes with the satisfaction of having done my duty and confidence in the future of the fatherland. nevertheless peculation that the last of the castro brothers to rule cuba might retire from politics entirely was quickly to rest. i have reached the meditated conviction not to accept offers of any other top party position but i will remain in the party as one of the revolutionary combatant making my humble contribution till the end of my days. i will castro used most of his opening speech to repeat accusations that the united states is tightening an economic news around cuba to sabotage its companies and monetary reforms impose chaos and to provoke a social uprising. this was a thinly veiled reference to an increase in demonstrations and expressions of political dissent in cuba. coincides with an acute economic crisi

age of $85.00 castro announced that he and the rest would step down this april at the next communist party congress. juge of the lore of life in the 7th congress will be the last one held by this is storage generation. but he is handing over the baton during an acute economic crisis brought on by the pandemic and more severe u.s. economic sanctions and while these billboards appeal to cubans to resist. the risk now more open dissent than ever. he's hinted he'll retire and return to eastern cuba where he was born and where fidel castro is buried to spend the rest of his days in the countryside but many don't believe that he's going to be like the guy you know and the spirit or guy but in the end he is going to be. controlled in every scene like like old. almost 5 years after fidel castro died the last remaining castro brother is stepping down whether he remains in the communist party in a lesser capacity or as an elder statesman it's unlikely to mean the end of 89 year old role castro's influence at least in the immediate future to see a newman al-jazeera. there are calls for calm in chicago after p

as he presided over his final communist party congress on friday castro has handed over to a youngergeneration and in 6 decades of rule by himself and lane's older brother fidel and it's been 60 years since the botched u.s. invasion of cuba which was intended to overthrow fidel castro's governments shortly after the revolution the cia began training a force of cuban exiles to invade their homelands and set up a democratic alternative to castro's governments a small army was assembled in guatemala 1400 men trained for a nighttime surprise attack but the secret got sides a months ahead of time when the force landed in cuba's bay of pigs they came under heavy fire the mission failed. and more than a 1000 sex cells were captured what many call it the bay of pigs invasion but cubans refer to it as a player you don't this is the story over a fellow gonzales leiva who for instance who defends the cuban revolution pairs who wrote fired will ferrell. my name is his seuss rafael gonzales oliva i'm 78 years old and i fought imply i don't i joined in 1960 the anti aircraft artillery unit in the

it has been a communist party congress heavy on the symbolism of continuity stop in each appearance raulho replaced him as president, now he has passed him the baton as the first secretary as well. the first time cuba is ruled by someone other than a castro since 1959. it is a significant historical moment in cuba and yes, industries, most people have more pressing concerns. they are coping with the worst economic crisis the island has seen since just after the cold war, with cues around the block for basic goods. translation: i for basic goods. translation: ., �* 4' translation: i don't think the leadership are _ translation: i don't think the leadership are capable - translation: i don't think the leadership are capable of- leadership are capable of getting this out of this spot, says this havana resident. the country is _ says this havana resident. the country is in — says this havana resident. the country is in a _ says this havana resident. the country is in a terrible shape at the moment. the committed revolutionary olga sanchez disagrees. "we, the true cuban communist, support the

it has been a communist party congress heavy on the symbolism of continuity.o replaced him as president, miguel diaz—canel. now he has passed him the baton as the party's first secretary too. the first time cuba is ruled by someone other than a castro since 1959. it's a significant historical moment in cuba and yet, in the streets, most people have more pressing concerns. they're coping with the worst economic crisis the island has seen since just after the cold war, with queues around the block for basic goods. "i don't think the leadership are capable of getting us out of this spot," says this havana resident maria. "the country is in a terrible shape at the moment." "we, the true cuban communists, support them," she says. still, the task facing the new leadership is daunting. the covid—19 pandemic has battered the tourism—based economy. many private businesses have closed, others are struggling to survive. it's all a far cry from a few years ago, when the us and cuba re—established diplomatic ties and raul castro then hosted president obama in havana. it se

information about what transpired in the closing session of the cuban communist party's congress is beginning to trickle down now that will castro confirmed that president began b s can and who is 60 years old will take over as the 1st secretary of the all powerful party master said that this was not the result of something that was improvised but rather of a careful selection of what he called young revolutionaries who had shown that they had the characteristics needed to be promoted to higher positions in the party the politburo will be made up of many of the same names as before the defense minister the interior minister the foreign minister even the president of the national assembly estefan last so who is 77 years old but one name that will not remain is that of my child and buddha he is 90 years old a hard liner and he was until now the 2nd secretary of the party perhaps the most interesting thing about the whole thing is that it was carried out under absolute secrecy this was unusual not even in the opening speeches of the inaugural session or broadcast on cuban state television only a

communist party of cuba and with the satisfaction of having fulfilled my duty. to his confidence in the future of the country. with those words to the communist party congress will custer announced his retirement from the frontline of cuban politics it has been 6 decades since i was prouder of fidel castro came to power following the cuban revolution of the 1950 s. and i will cuss through has played most of his life the 2nd string to his brother fidel 1st as a good commander later as a senior figure in the socialist government. after fidel fell ill in 2006 became the face of communist cuba. the country's top position will be now filled by miguel diaz who has served as cuba's president for the past 3 years he's a party loyalist who has advocated reform of the ailing economy without altering cuba's one party system. cuba's ongoing economic crisis presents a stiff challenge for the new leadership last year the economy shrank by 11 percent on the heels of new u.s. sanctions the coronavirus pandemic and domestic mismanagement have only compounded the hardships of fatal. on the island. to german football. left a very late to provide the drama in friday night's sl

committee of the communist party of cuba and with the satisfaction of having fulfilled my duty and to his confidence in the future of the country. with those words to the communist party congress and i will custer announced his retirement from the front line of cuban politics it has been 6 decades since i was prouder fidel castro came to power following the cuban revolution of the 1950 s. i will cuss through has played most of his life a 2nd string to his product 1st as a good commander later as a senior figure in the socialist government. after fidel fell ill in 2006 became the face of communist cuba. the country's top position will be now filled by miguel diaz who has served as cuba's president for the past 3 years he's a party loyalist who has advocated reform of the ailing economy without altering cuba as one party system. cuba's ongoing economic crisis presents a stiff challenge for the new leadership last year the economy shrank by 11 percent on the heels of new u.s. sanctions the coronavirus pandemic and domestic mismanagement have only compounded the hardships of daily life on the island. you're watching the news i don't forget you can always get the. on our websites t

international university in miami welcome jorge how big a transition for cuba is this weekend's communist party congress. well on the one hand we've already heard gus dur announced formally today that he's going to step down and that there will be a new secretary of the cuban communist party beginning on monday on the other hand there's a subtle more subtle transition which is the transition from an older generation the so-called historic generation that built the cuban revolution to a younger a revolutionary generation that was born after $959.00 and that's really what's with the congress it's not about what many cubans say they are hoping for change are they likely to get it change has already started some of these changes have been very difficult for every day cuba such as the unification of the monetary system which had long been recommended by experts on the cuban economy but unfortunately that has created inflation rising cost of living and just hunger among many cubans who are having a very difficult time on the other hand there still is need for more reform or he says the so-called non state sec

, raul castro announced that he and the rest would step down in april and -- in the next communist party congress this seventh congress will be the last one held by this historic generation. reporter: but he is handing over the baton during an acute economic crisis brought on by the pandemic, and more severe u.s. sanctions. while these billboards appeal to humans to resist, there is now more open descent never. he has hinted he will retire to where he was born and where fidel castro is buried, to spend the rest of his days in the countryside. but many don't believe it. >> he's going to be like a guide, a spiritual guide, but in the end, he is going to be from backstage controlling everything like always. reporter: almost five years after fidel castro died, the last remaining castro brother is stepping down whether he remains in the communist party in a lesser capacity or as an elder statesman, it is likely to mean the end of 85-year-old raul castro's influence in the media future. anchor: in his farewell address, raul castro round he would always be prepared to defend his country and the communis

committee of the communist party of cuba and with the satisfaction of having fulfilled my duty and confidence in the future of the country. with those words to the communist party congress castro announced his retirement from the front line of cuban politics. the news drew a mixed reaction on cuba's streets. i am sad it makes me happy to know he is going to rest but i am sad because we won't have him at the helm of the country. the continuity of the revolution is guaranteed there is you here to keep going after all the work they have done. they should have already taken a step towards a new mentality a new future. i think that given the situation they have failed a lot and i think that for artists and from the human side of things there should be more freedom and so this change is better and perhaps there will be more freedoms coming here. this could be the man to bring that change make l.d.s. canelo took over the cuban presidency from castro in 2018. but even though he's stepping down as party leader castro said he wasn't going anywhere. it now you have . and no one should doubt it while i move i will be ready with my foot in the stirrup to defend the homeland the revo

of 85 gallon castro announced that he and the rest would step down this april at the next communist party congress. juge of the lore of life in the 7th congress will be the last one held by this is storage generation but he is handing over the baton during an acute economic crisis brought on by the pandemic and more severe u.s. economic sanctions and while these billboards appeal to cubans to resist my. goodness now more open dissent than ever. he's hinted he'll retire and return to eastern cuba where he was born and where fidel castro is buried to spend the rest of his days in the countryside but many don't believe that he's going to be like the guy you know and the spiritual guy but in the end he is going to be. controlled in every scene like like old. almost 5 years after fidel castro died the last remaining castro brother is stepping down whether he remains in the communist party in a lesser capacity or as an elder statesman it's unlikely to mean the end of 89 year old role castro's influence at least in the immediate future to see a newman al-jazeera. or has found while address raul castro va

information about what transpired in the closing session of the cuban communist party's 8 congress is beginning to trickle down now raul castro confirmed that president begins the espana who is 60 years old will take over as the 1st secretary of the all powerful party castro said that this was not the result of something that was improvised but rather of a careful selection of what he called young revolutionaries who had shown that they had the characteristics needed to be promoted to higher positions in the party the politburo will be made up of many of the same names as before the defense minister the interior minister the foreign minister even the president of the national assembly is there one last local is 77 years old but one name that will not remain is that of my child and buddha he is 90 years old a hard liner and he was until now the 2nd secretary of the party perhaps the most interesting thing about the whole thing is that it was carried out under absolute secrecy this was unusual not even in the opening speeches of the inaugural session were broadcast on cuban state televi

communist party. he made the announcement at the beginning of a four—day congress of the party. ns that for the first time in six decades, the communist party, which has ruled cuba since its formation in 1965, will not be led by either raul castro or his late brother, fidel. mr castro, who's 89, said he was handing over the leadership to a new generation of cubans who are full of passion and anti—imperialist spirit. the mayor of chicago has appealed for calm after the release of footage showing a 13—year—old boy, adam toledo, being shot dead by a policeman last month. the teenager's death comes at a time of continuing high tension in the us about police killings. barbara plett usher reports from chicago. stop! the policeman chases the boy down an alleyway. "raise your hands," he shouts, then a shot is fired. stop! gunshot. police had said the boy, adam toledo, was carrying a gun, but the video shows him raising empty hands before he falls to the ground. 19 seconds from start to finish. shots fired, shots fired. get an ambulance over here now. a distraught 0fficer stillman calls f

communist party. he made the announcement at the beginning of a four—day congress of the party. x decades, cuba's communist party is no longer led by either raul castro or his late brother, fidel. 0ur latin america correspondent will grant joins me now. for years, the west is to say as soon the castro is gone, speedboats will start heading from miami. how does that prediction stand up? let’s does that prediction stand up? let's face it, that — does that prediction stand up? let's face it, that is _ does that prediction stand up? let's face it, that is not _ does that prediction stand up? let's face it, that is not about _ does that prediction stand up? let�*s face it, that is not about to happen. i think the cuban american conservative lobby in miami and in florida long gave up on that idea, perse florida long gave up on that idea, per se because fidel castro went to his grave not in a way that they would've wanted, peacefully in his sleep and now his brother walks out of the cuban communist party handing over to the hand—picked successor that he wants. so, socialism is firmly in

mr castro announced on friday that he is standing down as the head of the cuban communist party at its congressother than fidel or raul castro for the first time since the cuban revolution took power in 1959. a shooting in the us state of texas at a business site has left at least one person dead and several others wounded. the suspect was an employee of a firm which makes cabinets for houses. the gunman has not been named and it's unclear what his motive was. an eight—year—old girl has been rescued in switzerland five days after being kidnapped from her grandmother's french home. the child and its mother were found in a squat inside an abandoned factory. the 28—year—old parent was arrested along with several others accused of helping her plan the kidnapping the jury in the trial of derek chauvin — the former police officer accused of murdering george floyd in the us — will retire to consider ——on friday, it was announced that 0ntario was tightening and extending its lockdown. the jury in the trial of derek chauvin — the former police officer accused of murdering george floyd in the us — will r

communist party to a younger generation. he made the announcement in the four-day congress. he did not mention who would succeed him he does have an expected replacement. it ends decades of rule following the 1959 left this revolution. reporter: cuba is poised to enter the post-castro era. the country's president will take over as first secretary of the communist party as raul castro relinquishes the post during a four-day party congress kicking off this friday. [speaking spanish] reporter: the congress, which takes place every five years comes amid the worst economic crisis in decades. forced in part by the country's own management failures but worsened by tighter u.s. sanctions and the pandemic. now, with even the most a sick goods in short supply, the commonest party is under pressure to accelerate economic reforms. >> [speaking spanish] reporter: let's hope -- there is hope there could be more pragmatic approach to reforms but analysts do not expect a radical change. well he seen as more modern than his predecessors, he remains first and foremost a party disciple. julia:

communist party. he made the announcement at the beginning of a four—day party congress. 's communist party is no longer led by either raul castro or his late brother fidel. a member of the far—right us militia group the 0ath keepers has become the first person to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the attack on capitol hill in washington in january. jon ryan schaffer�*s plea emerged after sealed documents refering to his case accidentally appeared on a federal court database. mr schaffer, who is an ardent supporter of donald trump, has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. in the us, the white house has says it will increase the number of refugees allowed into the country this year, but a spokesperson said the total is unlikely to be as high as mr biden�*s february pledge of over 62,000. earlier there was a sharp reaction from democrats and human rights activists when mr biden indicated that the us could keep the number of admissions as low as 15,000. brazil's vice president says the government has set a goal to reduce illegal deforestation by up to 20% pe

raul castro has announced that he is standing down as the head of the cuban communist party at the party's congresshavana. the move marks a historic moment on the communist—run island. at ten o'clock reeta chakrabarti will be here with a full round up of the day's news. first, social media, anti—social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media, this week with joe tidy. hello. scenes of violence in northern ireland, threats to journalists, attacks on cameramen. the key question many news rooms are asking right now, "how do we cover what's happening in belfast?" there's been criticism about the slow uptake from london—based newsrooms. so what are reporters on the ground who have been covering this for decades think? how are they navigating the volatile story and protecting their staff? plus french media giant banijay licenses many of the uk's favourite tv shows from masterchef to peaky blinders. so what's their role in determining the tv we all watched? let me introduce you today's guests. noel doran is editor of the irish news, a daily newspaper based in be

communist party. he made the announcement at the beginning of a four—day congress of the party. des, the communist party — which has ruled cuba since the revolution in 1959 — will not led by either raul castro or his late brother, fidel. william leogrande is professor of government at american university in washington. thank you very much for coming on the programme. my pleasure. no doubt and _ on the programme. my pleasure. no doubt and end _ on the programme. my pleasure. no doubt and end of— on the programme. my pleasure. no doubt and end of an - on the programme. my pleasure. no doubt and end of an era, - on the programme. my pleasure. no doubt and end of an era, no l no doubt and end of an era, no matter where you look at it, but how much do you think will actually change now?— but how much do you think will actually change now? indeed, it is the end _ actually change now? indeed, it is the end of— actually change now? indeed, it is the end of an _ actually change now? indeed, it is the end of an error _ actually change now? indeed, it is the end of an error and - is the end

communist party. he made the announcement at the beginning of a four—day congress of the party. nist party — which has ruled cuba since the revolution in 1959 — will not led by either raul castro or his late brother, fidel. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: we pay tribute to the british actress helen mccrory, best known for her roles in the television show peaky blinders and the harry potter films, who has died at 52. pol pot, one of the century's greatest mass murderers, is reported to have died of natural causes. he and the khmer rouge movement he led were responsible for the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million cambodians. there have been violent protests in indonesia, where playboy has gone on sale for the first time. traditionalist muslim leaders have expressed disgust. the magazine's offices have been attacked, and its editorial staff have gone into hiding. it was clear that paula's only contest was with the clock. and as for a sporting legacy, paula radcliffe's competitors will be chasing her new world best time for years to come. quite quietly, but quicker and quicke

raul castro has announced that he is standing down as the head of the cuban communist party at the party's congress in havana. the move ends his family's domination of the island's politics which began in 1959. china has said it is willing to co—operate more with some european countries over the challenges of climate change. president xijinping made the pledge during a video summit with the leaders of germany and france. final preparations are under way for the duke of edinburgh's funeral at windsor castle on saturday. the ceremony is reported to have been planned by the duke, and will reflect his life and interests. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me arejennie bond, a royaljournalist and ex bbc royal correspondent — and duncan larcombe, the former royal editor of the sun. tomorrow's front pages starting with... the times, like many of the papers, has this image of the queen and the duke of edinburgh taken in balmoral in 2003, which has been released ahead of tomorrow's funeral. the mirror says the thoughts of the nation will be with the

communist party raul castro is officially to step down in history and more than 6 decades of the castro family's political dominance over the caribbean island nation there elsewhen came with the opening of the party's congress 3 years ago when he stepped down from the position of president castro had said he'd quit as communist party leader in 2021 his successor blackberry guiltiest canelo is also expected to succeed him in his government role raul castro had been in power 2011 when he took over from his iconic older brother fidel or both men were the leaders of the 959 cuban revolution which resulted in the creation of a socialist government and well then lead the nation through the cold war the cuban missile crisis and was still leader into the 21st century despite decades of pressure from the us he stepped down as president in 2008 and as party leader 3 years later handing power to his brother he died 5 years later. and we spoke to north american specialist on offshore who believes raul castro's resignation won't alter the country's direction in any great way even though i wrote castro is no longer going to be the leader of cuba miguel be as kind then an entire generation if not 2 generations of leaders

cuba's ruling communist party is holding a historic congress that's expected to end six decades of dominationl castro, who succeeded his brother fidel in power in 2006 has indicated that he will resign as the party's first secretary. the world health organisation says that coronavirus cases globally are approaching the previous highest total on record. the number of new cases each week has nearly doubled since february, and the who says the rate of increase is worrying. a weekend curfew has come into force in the indian capital, delhi, as coronavirus cases in the country continue to rise. hospitals are reporting severe shortages of beds and oxygen and there are fears a dangerous new variant could be on the rise. sima kotecha reports. this is india over the last 2a hours. another wave of coronavirus seeping through its veins. from delhi to mumbai to kolkata, its spread is vast and, for seven days now, a record daily increase in cases. in the western state of gujarat, it is particularly bad. hospitals struggling to cope and essential equipment said to be in short supply. rakesh and his mum both

raul castro plans to step down as head of the communist party, the transition of power will happen at the party congressed to begin friday. it will be the first time since the 1959 revolution led by fidel castro and his brother that a castro won't be in charge. >>> haiti's government has stepped down, a new prime minister is in place. the resignation comes after months of violence and political turmoil. cnn's patrick oppmann has the latest on a nation deeply divided. >> reporter: haiti's president says he has accepted the resignation of his government and appointed a new prime minister. the move comes as haiti deals with increasing political violence and uncertainty. haitians say worsening economic situation and blatant official corruption has led to widespread corruption. they say it is to address the killings and kidnappings with i have plagued the country. his critics and the opposition say that he is the problem and the haitian president shouldn't be in office. according to the opposition his five-year presidential term already ended and he was supposed to have left power last year. so far the u.s.

people's daily in these news outlets are state run by the chinese communist party propaganda outlets allowed into our halls of congressile epic times is not. >> tucker: what is your offense? being too tough on the chinese government? is that no longer allowed in the congress? >> it seems that the trend these days and it does seem to be a trend as well that a lot of these news organizations are trying to cozy up with china a lot more. stories for example about journalist taking paid trips with groups tied to the chinese communist party's united front groups tied with business interests in china and while this is happening, you have state run chinese media being allowed to cover the white house, being allowed to cover senate hearings while the epic times is not and, yes, the epic times is one of the harshest critics against the chinese communist party actually broke the story on oregon harvesting of religious dissidents, house christians and others, we broke the sars story story, a lot of the early ones a lot of the early ones on it so we have been a thorn in the side of the chinesees communist party for a long time. >>