r.t. al qaeda is number two voices his backing for syrian rebels over the fight against the government in a new video released a week after washington claimed he'd been killed. this growing condemnation of the attack russian football fans cheering euro twenty twelve in warsaw it led to bloody clashes and the arrests of around one hundred fifty locals. awaits britain supreme court decision on whether it will reopen his extradition case the u.k. molds a new bill that could prevent potential whistle blows from speaking out. next special report lined up for you about one of the cheapest ways of travelling yes we're talking hitchhiking. you months ago i was in here with my host your cell to sleep odds for months and knowing that's the i was a boy we'd like to see all those sites really bad like. temper out a husband and father i'd really outdone called me by that he a few times and then when i left stuff so i said i'll go mom i t v ok money we come back here we come back so i thought we clear why i need to mount because actually that was my plan public meeting. i told him i didn't like i want

r.t. al-qaeda is number two voices his backing for syrian rebels over their fight against the government in a new video released a week after washington claimed he'd been killed. was growing condemnation of polish hooligans after they attacked russian football fans during euro two thousand and twelve in warsaw that led to bloody clashes in the arrests around one hundred fifty local. way to britain supreme court decision whether it'll reopen his extradition case the u.k. holds a new bill that could prevent potential whistleblowers from speaking at seven pm moscow time sport now higher because now the big night of course for football the euros which could see an early exit for a couple of big teams yes right kevin at the netherlands and portugal could be eliminated if they fail to get three points this evening i've got the build up just a sec. hello again you're watching the sports and these are the headlines battle scars russia defending here coffin strike occur as you call feel the effects of a hard fall draw against poland and the your. class crunch games now the men's in portugal could go

r.t. international our top stories al qaeda is number two voices backing for syrian rebels over their fight against the government in a new video that's been released a week after washington claimed he'd been killed. it was going condemnation of polish goodness after they attacked russian football fans during euro twenty twelve in warsaw it led to bloody clashes and the arrest of around a hundred fifty locals. while julian assange waits britain supreme court decision on whether it will reopen his extradition case the u.k. moles a new bill that could prevent potential whistle blows from speaking out in future. back to syria despite all eyes being focused there another war may be on the cards in the region this time as the israeli a rainy and standoff continues to simmer israeli political expert robbie shares his view next and about that and how he thinks it's going to shape up. with me i have professor. of the most advanced center for middle eastern studies at tel aviv university professor thank you very much for joining us here on r.t. my pleasure the israeli defense minister recently said

r.t. want update for you with militants linked to al qaeda reported to have taken control of the northern desert it comes a day after twenty one people were killed in a gun battle when islamists forced former separatist allies out of the town of and they also patrolled the streets arresting civilians northern cities were seized by both sides and they've since clashed after is the most implemented strict laws pushing the tour. at least one person has been killed and tens of thousands forced from their homes after a week long wildfire in colorado it's so far destroyed more than three hundred houses over a thousand emergency service members are fighting to bring it under control and president barack obama is due to tour the affected areas. declaring it a disaster zone and making federal funds available. still trying to find out what started the blaze. let's cross over to our teams down your bushel standing by in our business desk to bring us up to date for this hour daniel looks like gas problems looking to extend other north stream pipeline to the u.k. the company's head just said b.p. is i

al qaeda linked groups. it's nine pm in moscow this is r.t. coming to you live from new sanaa way with our top story egypt's election transition is sliding deeper into turmoil as the country is left without a part of them it head of this weekend's presidential runoff the supreme court's ruling affectively dissolved the islamist dominated body and allowed mubarak's last prime minister to stay in the presidential race as policy or reports from cairo more protests are on the way so you'd be here in cairo is volatile left wing activists as well as liberals the youth security jacksons and many in the muslim brotherhood are outraged earlier there were demonstrations in front of the constitutional court and now as we speak calls are starting to gather in tahrir square the off wage is really because many egyptians feel that what has developed here is a carefully maneuvered plan by the supreme council of the armed forces scaf to remain in power looking at a decision that was announced.

r.t. world update with the west african nation of mali where militants linked to al qaeda are reported to have taken control of the northern desert it comes a day after twenty one people were killed in a gun battle when islamists forced for my separatist allies out of the town of go they also patrolled the streets arresting civilians northern cities were seized by both sides in march but they've since clashed after islamists implemented strict laws pushing that aside. at least one person has been killed and tens of thousands forced from their homes after a week long wildfire in colorado has destroyed over three hundred houses and over a thousand emergency service members are working to fight against it president barack obama is due to a tour of the affected areas after declaring it a disaster zone are still trying to find out what started the blaze. all right time to talk numbers and talk money as well with the artes daniel bushell good to see you again i understand the world's most profitable company is apparently gazprom. miller says the twenty seven billion dollars net is a record and

al qaeda linked group. welcoming four pm here in moscow this is r.t. my name is kevin owen first this hour egypt's election transition is sliding deeper into turmoil as the country's left without a parliamentary head of this weekend's presidential runoff the supreme court's rulings effectively dissolve the islam is dominated body and allowed mubarak's last prime minister to stay in the presidential race and his artist paula slee a reports now from cairo more protests are on their way. mood here in cairo is volatile left wing activists as well as liberals the youth security gyptian and many in the muslim brotherhood are outraged earlier there were demonstrations in front of the constitutional court and now as we speak crowds are starting to gather in tahrir square the op wade is really because many egyptians feel that what has developed here is a carefully maneuvered plan by the supreme council of the armed forces scaf to remain in power looking at a decision that was announced yesterday just two days before an important presidential runoff and accordin

al qaeda linked group. but out of crucial international talks about iran's nuclear program here in moscow r.t. caught up with the country's top negotiator this is what he had to say. another round of talks on the iranian nuclear issue is about to begin in moscow is it likely to produce any tangible results while to discuss that we are now joined by iran's chief nuclear negotiator say jelly thank you very much for your time sir we've seen so many rounds that produce so little results and the expectations at this moment are pretty low what do you think should be done in order for the new round of talks to be a success. in the name of the most gracious the most merciful one we have always said that you know we're actions we're going to clear logik we do will come down on a log we have always been.

r.t. chicago illinois. for the world's top news stories in brief it is a most websites posted a video of al qaeda second in command who's killing by a nato drone in pakistan was confirmed by u.s. officials a week ago it shows a libyan calling on insurgents outside syria to fight against president assad it's not clear whether the video confirms that the terra chief is still alive the u.s. describe his killing as a serious blow to a group in which he played a key role in attracting young recruits. been a series of apparently called native bombings across iraq has killed at least fifty three and injured dozens of others for blast targeted shiite pilgrims in the capital baghdad as a marked a religious anniversary then other bombs went off in several other mainly shiite cities too is the most insurgents linked to al qaeda frequently try to stoke sectarian tensions by attacking shiite pilgrims. spain's borrowing costs of soared to their highest since joining the euro madrid's misery continues piling up them with ratings agency fitch also downgrading eighteen spanish banks now the country's had to tap into one hu

r.t. its cover though and here with you this hour at seven pm moscow time the militant website has released a video message from al qaeda as deputy leader calling on islam is outside syria to join the rebels they're fighting against president assad here though the u.s. and claimed. liberty had been killed in a drone attack in pakistan calling it a major blow to the terrorist group it's not clear when this newly published video was made however meantime the fighting in syria has reached new levels as government forces seek to blunt a nationwide offensive by the armed opposition who had withdrawn from the internationally backed cease fire let's talk about these latest developments as we thought from robert nigh mini's from the u.s. base just foreign policy organization he's covered the middle east extensively hi there robert now this call from the al qaeda number two what you make of it irrespective of when it was made as i was talking about then could it be regarded as evidence that terrorists are looking to expand.

r.t. to free a square. look now at some other international headlines this hour u.s. official said drone strike on monday in north pakistan targeted al qaeda second in command at the moment it's unclear whether or not libby was among fifteen people killed in the attack on a militant compound there were eight american drone attacks in the country last fortnight increasing tension between pakistan and washington which is ignored demands to stop and. jarius president goodluck jonathan has visited the site of sunday's plane crash which killed at least one hundred fifty three people he's promised an inquiry after all onboard died legend seekers fearing around forty lives may have been lost on the ground as well exact cause still isn't known but one planet reported engine trouble claims the plane was too old to be in service it's nigeria's worst a disaster the last twenty years. credit ratings giant standard and poor's have predicted a one in three chance of greece leaving the euro zone after the country's general election later this month left wing history's a party which is tied for first place in the latest opinion poll has vowed to cancel th

r.t. london. just a moment all cover us wildfires there will start the world are played with the west african nation of mali where militants linked to al qaeda are reported to have taken control of the northern desert it comes a day after twenty one people were killed in a gun battle when islamists forced the former to erect separatist allies out of the town of go they also patrolled the streets arresting civilians northern cities were seized by both sides in march but they've since clashed after is the most implemented strict laws pushing side. at least one person has been killed and tens of thousands forced from their homes after a week long wildfire in colorado it's destroyed over three hundred. houses with over a thousand emergency service members working to fight head president barack obama is due to tour the affected areas after declaring it a disaster area authours he's are still trying to find out what exactly started the place. but it is business time there's an artist on your bushel good to see you germany they're pulling it out of the bag at the last moment they lost the euro's last night but they may have saved the euro off the t

r.t. coming to you vive from the russian capital obviously a minister now a our top story a militant web site has released a video message from al qaeda as deputy leader calling on islamists outside syria to join the rebels they're fighting against president also it but earlier the u.s. claimed alba yeah yeah i'll leave be had been killed in a drone attack in pakistan calling it a major blow to the terrorist group now it's not clear when the video was made but as maria's emotional reports from syria it provides further evidence that extremists might be taking advantage of the country's civil war. the video is a clear indicator that in the conflict here in syria you kind global terrorist organization is taken solid and supporting those who are fighting against president bashar al assad and they extend in their presence in the country it's not the first message of its kind earlier in february we heard al qaida is leader calling on all muslims to support the syrian rebels for.

r.t. coming to you live on me so now away with our top story this hour and a militant web site has released a video message from al qaeda as deputy leader calling on islamist outside syria to join the rebels there against for fighting i guess i should say president also that now earlier the u.s. claimed yeah yeah i live b. have been killed in a drone attack in pakistan calling it a major blow to the terrorist group it's not clear when the newly published video was made meanwhile the finding in syria has reached new levels as government forces seek to blunt a nationwide offensive by the armed opposition who had withdrawn from the internationally back cease fire robert naiman from the u.s. based just foreign policy believes there's a contradiction between the u.s. policy of supporting rebels and their recognition that al-qaeda is fighting among. they already know that the and even according to the us. they're concerned for example. the like groups in iraq have moved to syria and are you know likely believed by the us to be behind some of the spectacular bombings and terrorist attacks in syria on the one hand you have the

on the gunman claiming to have links with al qaeda who was finally captured after taking four people hostage in a to lose by. just a few minutes away here on r.t. from the world update for now though south korean japanese and american troops are holding their largest ever joint military exercises near the north korean border around two thousand troops are expected to be involved in the maneuvers condemned by the north which says they are in preparation for an attack water and a specialist on asia dr tim beal says the war games are really about winning over u.s. and south korean voters. the americans have been mentioned no real sign chinese sign is really all to do with with elections elections in the united states in south korea so then they're doing it knowing. nothing very much going to happen it's just a matter of raising tension in the worst case scenario we might get. this is possible or two in the united states and china with you and south korea being. neutral hopefully that's not going to happen but we will get this continuing tension and it's really all to do with china it's to do with the containment china and that's going to go on as

r.t. coming to you live i mean he says now way with our top story this hour and a militant web site has released a video message from al qaeda as deputy leader calling on islamist outside syria to join the rebels there against for fighting i guess i should say president also that now earlier the u.s. claimed yeah i'll live be have been killed in a drone attack in pakistan calling it a major blow to the terrorist group it's not clear when the newly published video was made meanwhile the fighting in syria has reached new levels as government forces seek to blunt a nationwide offensive by the armed opposition who had withdrawn from the internationally back cease fire robert naiman from the u.s. based just foreign policy believes there's a contradiction between the u.s. policy of supporting rebels and their recognition that al qaeda is fighting among. but i already know that the you need according to the us. their concern had example. like groups in.

r.t. time now for the world update for you a police say that one person has been created from a bank into lives fronts where a man claiming to be linked to al qaeda took four people hostage at the area around the bank has been cordoned off and there are no reports of any injuries police said the man did fire one shot after his demand for money was denied he also lost it to talk with the police unit which killed islamist a gunman mohamed merah in march from iraq killed seven people in three separate attacks and to lose before police snipers shot him dead. twelve afghans are dead more than a dozen others injured after a motorbike packed with explosives drove into an international military convoy in the country's east the casualties included civilians and security forces there were it's unclear if any international soldiers were among them it's the third time in two days coalition troops have been targeted after a base and police checkpoint in the south were attacked yesterday. all right in about six minutes times it'll be the latest installment of julian assange has exclusive program here r.t. all of this is right now at this moment in time he's se

comes just days after al qaeda is second in command called an islamist to help rebel groups fight the syrian government forces more not all those news stories of course on a website r.t. dot com top of the world of finance now and all the troubles there in the report revealing next how the u.k. may be blindly slipping into default along with other european nations it's right ahead. max kaiser this is the kaiser report well you know it's pretty much all a con game and some con games are more well known than other stacie herbertson max keiser the short count on. change reason con it's known as and is a common short con and involves in offer to change in amount of money with someone while at the same time taking change or bills back and forth to confuse the person as to how much money is actually being changed the most common form the short count seen in many movies yes that movie from twenty years ago or so paper moon had a famous scene during the depression when they're at the store they're doing that the change done they're switching back and forth and the person ends up with a lot less money than they thought they did and we see this being played out on the global b

r.t. an internal b.b.c. report costs doubt on the channel's accuracy over its coverage of the arab spring revolutions we speculate whether the broadcaster is slipping off the pace. and homegrown terrorists could be talking to al qaeda training grounds blooming thanks to the arab spring and the u.k.'s top spy warns of a brand new threat. this is our duty u.s. senate committee has approved a bill of blacklisting russian officials it seems to be implicated in human rights abuses the senate has yet to vote on the so-called magnitsky bill named after a lawyer sort of a magnitsky who died in a russian prison three years ago he was detained in two thousand and eight on charges of helping a british investment fund to carry out tax evasion of the details not belonging to artie's guy in a church. senate foreign relations committee has passed this so-called magnitsky law now at this point it has little to do with the actual person that the proposed legislation was named after sergei magnitsky who tragically died in a washington jail back in two thousand and nine the wording of this new punitive legislation is much broader if passed by the senate it would require the united states to deny visas and freeze the assets of russian

r.t. an internal b.b.c. report cast doubt on the channel's accuracy of its coverage of the arab spring revolutions we speculate whether the broadcaster is losing its way. home grown terrorist could be flocking to al qaeda training grounds looming fangs to the arab spring the u.k.'s top spy walls of a new threat. but first the london olympics are exactly one month away but the city's security operations are already under attack while fighter jets and drones are guarding the skies and big brother is watching every move skeptics believe that that won't help those inside the olympic park because basic security there isn't up to par the recent investigates. london two thousand and twelve is almost upon us and with just one month to go it's not just the athletes who are warming up a massive security operation is also getting into gear we've got battleships on the river thames with missiles we've got pilotless drones with laser guided bombs missile batteries dotted around the city personnel with untold numbers of firearms or you've got to question the proportionality of this london two thousand and twelve is actually starting to look more like a security event not a sporting event. a security event with a lit