u. k. over the troops been sent into the recognize we recently recognize, reasons of done yet can do hands. and yet, amid this build up intentions, both sides continuing to say they just want a diplomatic solution. so that any thanks for coming in again finance, on and across the channel in the you, russia is also facing fresh sanctions. threats over its recognition of the don years in the guns republics. european leaders condemned it as a violation of international law. his aunt is paula sla, with more details from berlin. well, certainly, sanctions are on the table, many in not only the european community, but internationally slamming the russian president vladimir putin decision to recognize the provinces of lou ganske and de next, the u. s. the u. k. and the e, you have all now pledged to impose sanctions. there has been a joint statement that was issued by the european commission and the european council. the european council president has held a marathon of telephone calls from last night

this incredible video is coming after 2 storm slammed the u k over the weekend.alk about our forecast now. we're dealing with winds at 90 an hour. i of 90 mile per hour winds least not. but i know find out now with our meteorologist mabrisa rodriguez. pretty shot there of the transamerica pyramid hearing san francisco. if it was, you know, the dead of summer, it was dry and hot out there. we'd be considering, you know, how dangerous would be with fires to start. luckily, though, are not considering that danger right now. yeah, we've been extremely lucky just seen just because of our to atmospheric one in october and december really did provide us with a lot of much-needed rain. but we start humidity levels today in the teens throughout most of our east bay valleys in shoreline. even those of you in san jose as well. >> we are tracking gusty winds not just in the bay area, but also a lake wind advisory in effect for the sierra gusts, upwards of 50 miles per hour. increasing wave heights as high as 5 feet at south lake tahoe. and this is going to remain in effect t

over countries like argentina. now kristi, with that in mind, what kind of impact does this agreement have in terms of us influence or even u. k. influence over argentina? well the us and argentina still have a strong bilateral relationship. the u. s. as argentine as number 3, tre, partner behind, brazil, and china, and the you can also has a decent amount of influence in argentina. as historically, the british owned a large portion of argentine as industry and railway systems. however, a lot of that power and influence has waned in recent years as our new tina is now one of the largest economies in south america. it has those struggled in recent years, and now it looks to be jane for help and partnership rather than washington for financial tre development assistance. so i think this is very symbolic of the waning influence of the west in the past. historically, argentina has also suffered at the hands of british imperialism, so that also breed mistrust and motivation for it to seek out new partners. yeah, certainly that influences everything. now, been one other factor here was taiwan. so what does this mean for taiwan at th

over in the u. k, the government is refusing to apologize after report revealed it's squandered. a whopping 9000000000 pounds during the pandemic on protective equipment that was faulty, and over priced. now, donnie st insisted made the best possible spending decisions given the info. how did the time make no apology? for carrying p p at the pace and volume we did, based on the information we had at the time. the action we took protected thousands of frontline health care workers in the n h s, and social care. however, now that the world market for p p has stabilize, the value of some categories of goods is now inevitably, much lower than the price they were originally purchased. for. remember at the start of the parent and they couldn't get hold of them off for love, no money, no $1.00 to the public. i angry at this story. sorry, attitude absolute waste of money isn't absolute waste of public funds and it's a dismal, isn't it? but $23.00, hold accountable for it. i mean, what really ends up happening if we complain about that? who are the higher ups take responsibility and i'm up

u. k. and other countries will be judged by the people of ukraine and the world on how we respond and how we help since 2015, the u. k. his trained over 22000 ukrainian military personnel and provide the 2200000 pounds worth of normally through military equipment to ukraine. 2 weeks ago, we sent anti tank weaponry to strengthen ukraine's defenses. and today i've announced to for the 88000000 pounds of u. k. funding to support good governance and energy independence in ukraine. this will both, both your efforts, philadelphia and those of others to build a free and prosperous ukranian society. free of align influences alongside the countries. we are also preparing a package of sanctions and all the measures to be enacted. the moment the 1st russian tow cat crosses further into ukrainian territory and we have done a listen. pedal is not as a show of hostility towards russia, but as a demonstration that we will always stand up for freedom and democracy and ukrainian sovereignty in the face of aggression. in recent days, i've spoken to the leaders of the united states, france, germany, italy, of nato, secretary general, and others all agre

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u. k. prime minister over the party gates scandal for senior aids resigned within hours of each other. and the un says 4000000 people in ethiopia faced critical water shortages after the failure of the last 3 rings. ah, the u. s. says the leader of ice all has been killed and a special forces operation in northwestern, syria. i will abraham l as she me. ok i, she was one of at least 13 people including 6 children killed during the rate in the town of acme in rebel held, it'll be province. it was the largest u. s. raids since an attack in 2019, they killed the previous leader of ice or, or white house corresponding kimberly how kit has more. this horrible terrorist leader is no more. in an address to the nation, the roosevelt room of the white house us president joe biden spoke about the operation. he ordered the killed the ice, a leader abu ibrahim l, how she me l crushing and i directed the department of defense to take every precaution possible to minimize civilian casualties. knowing that this terrorist had chosen surround himself with families, including children, we made a choice

he knows chief executives of santander, u k. derrick sage, who was the over the global head of global restructuring group. lower bali who was the u. k. head of the globe restructuring group at the peer to peek abuse of 2009 to 2013 and as there are others as well, including the head of west register, a man called aubrey aubrey at adams. he came from salvos and it does even like people low down the tree in scotland there's, there's a couple of individuals who every single person i've spoken to says behaved in a very abusive, potentially criminal matter. me. ah, when you realize that it's not individual companies, it's not a few companies, it's not a few small companies that here we are to be intended to at least 2000 british businesses. so that makes it 100000000000 payment problem. me. we reckon that are thousands and thousands of cases across america and we're going to launch legal actions. the classic us class actions across america against both banks. meanwhile, we're also working on criminal legal actions in germany under european union directors. now why should i as a scotsman in

u. k. the region is facing fresh tension over the breakfast protocol. it keeps northern ireland in the youth, single market. and in the u. k. 4 top aides to embattled prime minister boris johnson have resigned. the departures come with johnson, mired in the scandal that's become known as party gate. his office is under investigation for a series of boozy gathering, held in downing street during lockdown in violation of the government's own pandemic restrictions. the finance lately is no time for him to his eye. so weeks lawmakers have been pining pressure on the prime minister over parties held it down the street during locked down as he waded through the empty bottles and platters of somebody who didn't realize it was above the time is to realize how ridiculous that sounds. now, a huge blow at a difficult time. some of his closest advices are departing downing street, including his direct off policy when near a mercer who has been at his side since 2008 when he was the mayor of london, his chief of staff, dan rosen, field, and his private secretary, mut

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and over in the u. k. household electricity bills are about the solar by more than 50 percent. that's up to the regulator, lift the price can potentially plunging millions into fuel poverty. i can't imagine if choosing between the feeding myself and my family or heating. if this is another increase, there's another burden government with the weekends just begun harry moscow. my name is peter scott. and welcome to 30 minutes of news and analysis on archie international. the 2022 beijing winter olympic games is officially kicked off with the opening ceremony on friday, marking the starts of the events, but rather than celebrates a global sporting spectacle, which brings together some of the best athletes on the planet. western commentators seemed to want to talk war and politics instead. russia has a mass more than a 100000 troops on 3 sides of ukraine. us officials have threatened severe sanctions if russia makes them move. those specially in the light of almost bar call them please to the media and everyone involved to stay away from politics during the 4th, particularly in res

u. k. appeared to have found no common ground on regional security concerns amid escalating tensions over ukraine as they neat. urgent talks in moscow, russia figure skating team weights for answers on doping allegations at the winter olympics. the i r. c calls a pure speculation for the probes ongoing athletes, victory metals hanging in the balance. also ahead. why he would good a size the pandemic. why he would try to stigmatize canadians. why do you do to this, to a country that is already suffering.

over in the u. k, a 1st round of sanctions will target the assets of 5 russian banks and 3 wealthy russians. london is a popular destination for the assets of russia's wealthiest prime minister boris johnson's bout a barrier of further penalties should russian aggression continue? i spoke earlier with theresa fallon, director of the center for russia, europe, asia studies in brussels. and here's what she had to say about whether these sanctions will be enough to make a difference. the big issue was energy and we need unanimity from all you member states. and before the sanctions were even announced, it was understood that both austria and hungry might be opposing it. so having unanimity was a big question, but that seems to have been overcome now. and also the key issue is energy issues because both france and i'm sorry, germany and italy did not want to have sanctions on energy. we've seen increased dependence in energy by european member states dramatically actually since 2020. so i think that this

we saw over u. k. claims as space to russian aircraft on monday, and it was pretty what an average of all that was going to extend to other states within the u. and indeed, possibly of course, one has also happened. it's been, it's been retaliation by russians each time western european countries kind of space to rush lines. that's been the same response by russian authorities to the use of space by european characters. the name operator received from russia is as a small number of europe in destinations and i see pans gave me to place that options for movement around you reduced it is pretty well 0 right now. so while initially they may have to on a long securities, routing is on some destinations if it weren't outright bad looking at the way around, which is more significant. european airlines who also found because it was difficult places space to those countries because non grocery carriers have the impact of not simply flying to russia, but really significant point to russia. headspace being clos

he says his face closure is your political response to the war we saw over u. k. cleanser space to russian aircraft on monday and it was pretty what an average of all that was going to extend to other states, wouldn't you? and indeed, possibly, of course, one has also happened. it's been has been retaliation by russians each time western european countries closed space to rush lines. that's been the same response by russian authorities to the use of space by european characters. the main operator received from russia is and flocks having a number of pin destinations. and as these bands came into place that options for movement around you reduced it is pretty well 0 right now. so initially they may have to on a long securities routine on some destination, one out right back looking at the other way around, which is more significant european airlines who also found because it was difficult places space to those countries because non grocery carriers have the impact of not simply flying to russia, but really significant point to russia. headspace being close prohibi

u. k. parliament announcing them over the last day, all show, gentleman johnson is saying the approval process of law stream 2 is not going to be frozen. that was really the big one, the big concern for russia. and the big debate, whether that would be included any sections, package, how, what is russia next move here? i mean, what is the next level that this situation can go through? that was really the crucial point. the sort of point of no return, wasn't it? well, not inevitably, i mean that to tough types of sanctions. one is exclusion of much. i think susan, we rational payment systems. i think we haven't seen that yet over there. talk of it. so i think backwards. all those are good estimation. on the other hand, note stream to is a very, very, a measure and the end of the certification process i think puts you russian relations under enormous strain. i think it's a very wise, i'm wise. saudi is very unwise decision by the german government. it's a hasty decisions, but he's also self destructive decision. the german government, by freezing the certification process for north street to is

we saw over u. k. claims as space to russian aircraft on monday and it was pretty what an average of all that was going to extend to other states within the u. and indeed other parts. of course, one has also happened. it's been, it's been retaliation by russians each time western european countries close to our space to rushed airlines. that's been the same response by russian authorities to the usa barrier space by european carriers. the main operator received from russia is as a small number of europe in destinations, and i see pans gave me to place their options for movement around you reduced it is pretty well 0 right now. so while initially they may have to on a long securities, routing is on some destination, one out right back looking at the other way around, which is more significant european airlines who also found because it was difficult places space to those countries because non grocery carriers have the impact of not simply flying to russia, but really significant point to russia. headsp

u. k. you can't undo over 40 years of regulations in just over 4 years, even if it wasn't to do with a pandemic. correct? so it's not just for exit. it's to do with the deep ingrained amount of regulations that you have to undo in a very short time. frame now we've got about a minute left here, but how do you serious tension between the you can you playing out in 2022 that we're all sort of getting back to some sort of normalcy. well, a couple of things i can think a negative is going to be when the volume of truck traffic does get back to its normal levels. goodness knows what those board is going to be like if it's like this already, just for laurie's hopefully the e u. and particularly from those german call manufacturers who want to do more business with the u. k, there will be pressure from them. because even though we just have the announcement about the chip manufacturing the semiconductor chip manufacturing, don't forget very bolton. he's the one in charge of that the e u has their own regulations to have to mitigate because they usually don't go in for subsidies. and that whole plan in

correspondence just mentioned, other popular tabloids are also pushing the russian invasion narrative over in the u. k. the daily mail and this on a reporting on ukrainian grandma dozen young children allegedly preparing to fight russian intruders and the new york times. the said the russian troops are in the final stage in preparations for an invasion. we asked our guests why the invasion rumors which have repeatedly been dismissed by moscow, a gaining subtraction in the media. this is wildly irresponsible and i am shock. you know, even though you know, fake news is out there and there's major on media organizations that are constantly pumping out. less than reputable, less than true media reports. you know, something like this is really, i've never seen anything really quite this bad. and they have been begging the drum for a week. i'm happy to be of the opinion that i don't think that russia wants to have problems with natal, the united states with the west and what not on but, but for them to sort of, you know, announce that this is already happening. and it's not even just the bloomberg, i mean,

u. k. the region is facing rush tension over the breath the protocol. keep northern ireland in the single market into a fast moving wildfires or threatening, unimportant ecological reserve in the country. other ways or province, the fires which began on january 25th have already burned more than $1200.00. hector's strong winds and challenging terrain are hindering efforts to contain the blazes, economic community of west african state. echo one. i've asked the hunter power and also last week to propose an election timetable. group, health and emergency summit and gone to capital opera. discussion discuss measures against for keno, also, as well as what the group called 8 dangerous trend of military power grabs the regional grave concern. so let's turn now to some developments in the cove at 19 pandemic. germany's vaccine commission has recommended a 2nd. coven 19 booster. be given to at risk groups that includes the over seventy's, those with compromised immune systems and health care workers. meanwhile, the world health organization has said europe may

u. k. stand that time over. the poisoning of the former russian spy in england, which the u. k. blamed on russia and where we all now with chelsea is that it does create some valves. if the were to be sanctions of some sort, it would probably mainly impact any new cash being put into the club. but from rich has already put one and a half 1000000000 pounds plus in the club in the yes he is. i remember 19 years now . and of course we've seen what it's delivered in the last year ally and becoming european and well champions. alright rober harris, they're from a pe associated press. thank you very much for joining us. well, sweden has joined the boy called russia on the football pitch, the f. i say the national team won't play a possible play of match against russia as what a cool be illegal and deeply unjust invasion of ukraine. freedom joins. poland who'd already earlier said boy, costing that upcoming game in moscow. was the only right decision. poland and russia would you to meet on the 24th of march for the when a facing suite and all the czech republic. that decision means p

u. k. should remain in place over turning an order from a government minister at storm. and it'll be in union says that order breached the northern ireland protocol and agreement between meyer minster and brussels. barley has reopened to all foreign travellers. b, indonesian island depends heavily on tourism and is opening up the border despite arise in covered 19 cases. the 1st direct flight in nearly 2 years landed on thursday from tokyo. visitors will have to quarantine for between $5.00 and $7.00 days, depending on their vaccination status. and there was the headlines. the news continues on al jazeera, after the stream. good bye stories of life and inspiration. lou, as series of short documentary ease from around the world that celebrate the human spirit, against the odds with al jazeera, select change makers. ah, i as i me okay on today's episode of the stream, could national dialogue bring piece to ethiopia. if you're watching right now in your, on youtube, the comment section is live, put your comments or thoughts, your solutions into the comments section. i will

u. k, you have declared a diplomatic boycott over schuman rights issues and wilson competitors, but no ministers or officials. meanwhile, organizers have threatened athletes with punishment for any behavior or expression that they deem in breach of chinese law, and will expect the io see to rigorously enforce its own rules limiting protests. they shaw us out, even if they're not in the olympic charter. there are very strict rules, so for the middle ceremonies and during the competitions, political protests are not permitted on other occasions like at press conferences or during interviews or on personal platforms, the athletes are free to express their opinions. but the athletes must be responsible for what they say. oh, you know. yeah, you got as you go so far do to cove it athletes and journalists will be kept insecure bubbles, while no spectator tickets will be sold to the public. organizers say health and safety are paramount. the law of course covey counter measures are still on top of our agenda. we actually, we have been making effective measures and everything is under control. without a

here over the u. k. the government, it's not only been one of the toughest in terms of fresh sanctions on russia and sending weapons to ukraine. it's foreign secretary earlier, also even appeared to back, britons who go to fight for kiev, as he's pull asleep. reporting next. we had heard from the bushes foreign secretary eliza trust, who has said that she will support britons who decide to go to ukraine to fight. now this has raised a number of eyebrows because there's uncertainty as to the legality of going aboard to join a foreign war. we also heard from her saying that she will not disclose the number of refugees that britain will accept. this follows an earlier debate and ferocious criticism at the government's lack of announcing that it will relax. the visa requirements for people from ukraine who want to come and seek refuge here in the u . k. it also comes as the u. k and 15 other nato countries back a boost to send arms to ukraine. and these are countries that have st or are proven to send signif

u k. relationship despite the differences over breakfast it is, is in pretty good shape and that london is turning out to be the partner that washington had hoped for. is that going to continue? we'll have to see, but so far so good. i mean, watching the progress of the, by to ministrations a raising of the issue of ukraine. what have you, what have you made of it? oversee the by to ministration came to russian invasion was imminent, then dropped the word imminent aud pieces of intelligence. actually some of it repeated from, from britain, the british intelligence, claiming that a person actually banned from russia was being prepared to take power in give very odd bits of intelligence being reported by all the newspapers. how do you think the by demonstrations handling all of us? i think the bible folks have broadly gotten it right now. nobody knows, probably including himself, whether rush has been in baby crane. but they've got enough force on the border, including ships in the black sea that one has to take very seriously the prospect of a huge russian invasion that would perhaps inc

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