u. s. would risk a larger war defending taiwan less. washington actually desired the larger war. now, some argue that a limited conflict over taiwan, more interest in the south china sea is possible, but this is doubtful. even a small conflict would create a point of no return. and us china relations that have severe security and economic consequences with global implications. and aside from that, it's not clear that tie one would survive the conflict, even if the u. s. h. it. but as a general question of trust, one has to consider what the usa, libya can ascend, occurred and many other through time and understand the u. s. commitments can be ineffective and fickle, who point to ruination. bottom line is that the situation appears to be increasingly dangerous. over the past several months, perhaps went out saying the u. s. stepping back from the brink. the agreement to hold a virtual summit between the us and china and justice, excuse me, the chinese presidents not of the american president. they say it should happen by the end of the year. but all of this actually comes off for

u. s. would work toward a new bilateral str attitude. some analysts, however, warned that a new agreement won't be easy to reach title, think the, the are ready. i'm of this point to come to terms. i don't know, the americans are going to be very stronger than very i'm willing to impose some sort of of agreement unless there is an agreement of mine's. there is very little that can be accomplished. and unfortunately, i don't see that that coming together. ah, very likely in 24 hours, while the us has shown a willingness to negotiate on a new bilateral security arrangement, mexican leaders have said, cooperation will only be possible if the u. s. does more to stem the flow of illegal weapons crossing the border into mexico. both countries have stated their commitment to curbing violence. admitting that a drastically new approach is necessary, what's uncertain is if willingness alone will be enough to finally turn a corner on the most violent period in mexico's history. now marian, we should note here that a finalized security agreement has

u. s. c's is the status quo would not be tolerated by the united states. and that the secretary of state also warned against any unilateral action by china towards taiwan and that there would be consequences . so this was one of the key issues where there were some tensions. the other of course trade and the trading practices of china, the united states has maintained for some time that the actions of china upset the international rules based order that exists when it comes to global trade. and so we know that the secretary of state also raised concerns and so the u. s. would defend its interests. kimberly plenty happening on the sidelines. what can you tell us about the attempt to smooth things over between the u. s. and turkey. now there is a lot of tension and it's not new tension when it comes to the relationship between turkey in the united states. this has been simmering for some time over a number of issues most recently over conserves, that were raised by not only the united states, but also germany and france, with respect to jail, businessman and

u. s. would risk a larger war depending taiwan unless washington actually desires a larger war. now, some argue that a limited conflict over taiwan, more interest in the south china sea is possible, but this is doubtful. even a small conflict would create a point of no return. and us china relations that have severe security and economic consequences with global implications. and aside from this, it's not clear this high one, what survive the conflict, even if the usa aided it. but as a general question of trust, one has to consider what the usa libya that's kind of occurred and many others through time and understand the u. s. commitment can be an effective in pickle, who point to ruination. the bottom line is that the situation appears to be increasingly dangerous. over the past several months, perhaps went out saying us, stepping back from the brink while millions worldwide have lost their livelihood. since the start of the pandemic times have never been better for the big pharmaceutical industry. the main shareholders of madonna, for example, one of the leading producers of

u. s. would follow the soviet union down into a collapse pretty much for the same reason over militarization. and with america as 6 or $700.00 military basis around the world, having just lost 2 african in afghanistan and leaving $85000000.00 worth of weapons behind. it seems like he's got a point. is a u. s. collapsing neck? yes, i think it's undeniable. the us is collapsing on yet. look at every metric where is it not collapsing? it's collapsing, geopolitically it's collapsing economically. it's collapsed collapsing. culturally it's collapsing socially in any kind of metric you look at and it's going in the wrong direction. clearly, you know, commodity prices are soaring. usually this is good for developing nations like our tina, which are big commodity exporters. what do you see in there? yeah, you know, look, it's a tug of war between the money printers here in argentina and rising commodity prices. i mean, you know, they are pretty, you know, as bad as the u. s. is and all the other countrie

u. s. would follow the soviet union down into a collapse pretty much for the same reason over militarization. and with america is 6 or $700.00 military basis around the world having just lost 2 african in afghanistan and leaving $85000000000.00 worth of weapons behind. it seems like he's got a point. is a u. s. collapsing neck? yes, i think it's undeniable. the u. s. is collapsing on yet. look at every metric. where is it not collapsing? it's collapsing, geopolitically it's collapsing economically. it's collapsed. collapsing, culture leads collapsing socially in any kind of metric you look at and it's going in the wrong direction. clearly, you know, commodity prices are storing. usually this is good for developing nations like our tina, which are big commodity exporters. what do you say in there? yeah, you know, look, it's a tug of war between the money printers here in argentina and rising commodity prices. i mean, they're pretty, you know, as bad as the u. s. is and all the other countries are

in the civil unrest. representatives of the taliban say they've wrapped up, would there calling positive talks with the u. s. in catheter? in a statement, they said the full implementation of that though her agreement was considered to be the best way of resolving their problems. the u. s. delegation stated they would provide facilities for organizations to deliver aid, unaffected by political issues. and thousands of people had protested in cities across poland in support of the countries. membership of the european union valleys were prompted by a constitutional court ruling that the polish constitution overrides some u laws. donald tusk, the former president of the european council was one of several opposition leaders defending the country's place in the block. those are the top stores. i'm going to have more and all those stories on the out to 0 and use our that's coming up in just under half an hour coming up next. witness continues. oh, b w c. oh with that i'm not going to get you a a 123. we don't know which cam police will get you then but yes, what is your paper and go on. speaker is re to the nam

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into civil unrest. representatives of the taliban say that they've wrapped up would there calling positive talks with the u. s. and catheter? in a statement, they said the full implementation of the doha agreement was considered to the, to be the best way of resolving their problems. the u. s. delegation stated they would provide facilities for organizations to deliver aid unaffected by political issues. meanwhile, women in afghanistan are urging people around the world to rally for their rights. ah, activist declared the october 10th international day of women's solidarity with afghan women. the group has already imposed restrictions on women and girls, including limitations on employment and education. but the taliban has promised to respect women's rights. i'm only that on the, on the publisher to day women from over 100 nations should raise their voice and support us. women came under pressure soon after the taliban government came into power. in afghanistan, we have gathered here to raise our voice and demand our rights. thousands of people have protested in cities across poland in support of the countri

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u. s. government can accumulate. it's been sent at $28.00 trillion dollars in early august. analysts say the debt ceiling is important because if the u. s. defaulted, it would damage the countries, credit rating, could also plunge the wider global financial system into turmoil. the bill to temporarily raise the us debt ceiling, now needs to be passed by the house of representatives before being signed off by president biden. mike, hannah has more from washington d. c. well, a desire to li, crucial. if the u. s. had defaulted on its debt, the economy would have been in chaos. it would have been unprecedented. most experts believe that everybody was going to bow at the last moments, but it's still a tense situation. and this only came about in terms of extending the debt or, or putting a little bit of money in to allow it to run through to december. that took a lot of shenanigans in terms of what's been happening in recent weeks. in the end . the republicans or some republicans, came to deal with the democrats, that they would vote to drop the filibuster on this. now what that means is that it would just need at 60 votes to pass that procedural motion saying

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u. s. administrations would release such data and the last release was in september 2017. as was mentioned in this press release. so the total number of warheads that the u. s. has is actually 5750. as you mentioned, $3750.00, and the active stock, 5 plus $202000.00 warheads awaiting retirement. and then if we compared that with the russian federation, they have about $4497.00. and then if we include the warheads awaiting dismantlement, they would have somewhere around $6257.00. that's tell a lot of warheads. i mean, i'm curious now about where this goes because on control is, talks were really stalled on the trump with russia. this is obviously quite the departure. how is the rest of the wild reading this, especially for instance, rom. well, i don't think it will make much difference in iran or north korea or india, pakistan or elsewhere. this is primarily between the united states and the russian federation. and to some extent, china given the increase and attention between china and the united states. also there is a nonproliferation review review conference coming up in

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u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin. ah said though the 3rd of october life marty's world news h q era, moscow has just turned 7 pm here. now welcome to the weekly with me, kevin owen. i look back to some of the main headlines of the last 7 days of miss starting with something that happened this afternoon. that developing story him from the afghan capital. the latest is the death toll has climbed in the last few hours to 12 in a blast to the leading cobble mosque. the attack also left more than 30 injured at his senior correspondent caught the explosion himself and report from the city. we heard the blast clod clearly, even at this distance 4 kilometers tow it, gar mosque, where the explosion took place, and it was evidently a powerful blast by the, by the sound that it made, even, even at that distance. also, it is not surprising that the number of casualties is being revised upwards. that is the patent to these things. usually, the 1st count that we hear is on the low side of things. 3 people, the taliban says have bee

u. s. company would, wouldn't have acted with an approval from berlin and it was extraordinary disaster . if we didn't have a president, there was so ad old. you all would be fired. i don't think anyone can trust anything. this president says about afghanistan, us lawmakers lambaste president biden, and his top brass, i, what some in congress are calling washington humiliating withdrawal from afghanistan. we asked though, if the whole afghan campaign might be a bigger failure and just the policy itself. and also this, our human rights group, the right raged, is the international criminal court decides to d, prioritize us war crimes in afghanistan, in ex resumed investigation. we hear from a man who lost time relatives knew us strange drive in couple. at the end of all of the all new i will keep demanding that each person who has committed a crime here must be convicted and punished. if americans committed a crime, they must be brought to justice, they should be held to account of not others. ah hello, they welcome the latest developments to look at what's been happening over the last 7

u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin. and it was an ordinary desert. if we didn't have a president, it was so adult, you all would be fired. i don't think anyone control anything this president says, brought up against us lawmakers lambaste president biden, and his top ross over what somebody called gressick, calling washington's humiliating withdrawal from afghanistan. we asked, so if the whole afghan campaign might be a big failure and just the policy itself. meanwhile, he rides the group to write rates as the international criminal court decides to ignore, alleged american crimes in afghanistan, we hear from a man who lost 10 relatives in the us drone strike in couple, at the end of the past, montgomery, the only 4 i will keep demanding that each person who has committed a crime here must be convicted and punished. if americans committed a crime, they must be brought to justice. they should be held to account. ah, well, he watching arthur international purchase. go now 1 o'clock in the afternoon here in moscow. now this week it was revealed to see i

u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin and also coming up to it was an extraordinary disaster. if we didn't have a president that was so adult, you all would be fired. i don't think any one controls anything this president says about afghanistan. you are. so mike has lambasted president biden is taught bras in the week of what some in congress had calling washington's humiliating withdrawal from afghanistan. we asked the if the whole afghan campaign might be a big get failure than just the pull out itself. ah, oh, hello. this under the 3rd of october life, marty's will do use h q moscow. welcome to the weekly with me, kevin, now in a low back in some of the made headlines from the last 7 days. now we're going to where the some breaking news. i want to let you to that's coming in from afghanistan, breaking news from the capital. in fact, cobble wearing explosion at a mosque has been reported to be hosting the funeral of a senior tele by members. mother at the time, parties killed several civilians as well in the explosion. they were believed the taliban confirmed the i

u. s. defaulted, it would damage the countries credit rating. they say could also plunge the global financial system into turmoil and possibly lead to a recession. the agreement by senators to raise the debt ceiling until early december. now it means to be passed by the house of representatives. my county has more now from washington dc. well, a desire to li, crucial. if the u. s. had defaulted on its debt, the economy would have been entails, it would have been unprecedented. most experts believe that everybody was going to bow at the last moments, but it's still a tense situation. and this only came about in terms of extending the dead to oh, oh, putting a little bit of money in to allow it to run through to december. that took a lot of shenanigans in terms of what's been happening in recent weeks. in the end . the republicans or some republicans came to deal with the democrats and that they would vote to drop the filibuster on this. now what that means is that it would just need at 60 votes to pass that procedural motion saying that the debt

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u. s. provides would be in jeopardy. it appears to the united states that those words were completely unheeded. and so it's almost as if there was a gut punch if you will, to the united states. and that's why they are now talking seriously about the future of a to sedan. and it's not just the white house. we should point out that there are some senior members on capitol hill who are having those same conversations. and in terms of the aid that you're asking about, it's very broad. but specifically, we can tell you most recently in 2021 was $337000000.00. that was to assist the transitional government. now, of course, given the fact that many of those officials are now under house arrest, there really is a question about the future of that aid. we should also point out very quickly that the united states help sudan when it came to talking to the i a map about 50000000000 in debt relief and another 2400000000 in funding. so the united states not happy at what has occurred and really reevaluating the relationship in light o

u. s. jobs would it calls hostile policies from the law, from government today i had serious in depth discussions with representative kim, over the proposal for an end of war declaration. we reconfirmed our shared stance that were willing to discuss all matters, including north korea's interests, wants to dialogue with north korea resumes. as u. s. government has been expressing its willingness to talk and we hope that north korea responds to this as soon as possible. we call the dca these, these other and other the thing with and is that engage with clinton and we had me in the united states. i was know we both for the response positively outreach the southern african kingdom of s. 14. he has been gripped by proto ma chrissy. demonstrations for monks. no. but the government of what used to be known as swaziland says that there could be no dialogue until the unrest stops. it's africa's last absolute monarchy. don't you serious? natasha good name reports from its capital. saturday would have been the 22nd birthday of mo fauna said belly mug, who's as son, sandy laid died 3 days ago. after being ca

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u. s. company would not have acted with act approval from berlin also to camp it was an extraordinary disaster. if we didn't have a president, it was so ad old and you all would be fired. i don't think anyone can trust anything. this president says about afghanistan, us lawmakers lambaste president biden, and his top bras over what some in congress, according washington's humiliating withdrawal from afghanistan. we asked though if the whole afghan campaign might be a bigger failure than just the policy itself. meanwhile, human rights groups are outraged as the international criminal court decides to ignore, alleged american war crimes in afghanistan. here from a man who lost 10 relative to the u. s. jerome strike in couple. at the end of august, pass marco read only a cloth. i will keep demanding that each person who has committed a crime here must be convicted and punished. if americans committed a crime, they must be brought to justice. they should be held to account. ah, hello, welcome to school mid day here in moscow you watching artie international. now this week it was revealed to c i a

u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin. ah, hello. this under 3rd of october live from ortiz world use edge to moscow. welcome to the weekly with me, kevin. now in this hour, i looked back at some of the main headlines and stories of the last 7 days. we brought you what was starting with developing story from the african capital that came in the south to noon 1st. where the death told reportedly climb to 12 his afternoon in a blast of the leading cowboy mosque. the attack so so left more than 30 injured, not his moored guest, he of 2 colt exposed himself and aid reports from the city. we had the blast clod clearly, even though this distance for kilometers, till it got mosque, where the explosion took place, and it was evidently a powerful blast by the, by the sound that it made even, even at that distance. also, it is not surprising that the number of casualties is being revised upwards. that is the patent to these things. usually, the 1st count that we hear is on the low side of things. 3 people, the taliban says, have been arrested

u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin. and also coming up here with extraordinary disaster, if we didn't have a president that was so adult, you all would be fired. i don't think anyone control anything as president says about afghanistan. us lawmakers lambasted president by nowadays top bras over was some in congress, a colleague washington's humiliating withdrawal from afghanistan. we ask though, if the whole afghan campaign might have been a bigger failure than just the pull out itself. and human rights groups are outraged as the international criminal court decided to ignore, alleged american war crimes. in afghanistan, we hear from a man who lost 10 relatives in the us drone striking cobble at the end of august mark, i may be on the floor. i will keep demanding that each person who has committed a crime here must be convicted and punished. if americans committed a crime, they must be brought to justice. they should be held to account ah, to pass through the afternoon here in our sunday of october live from ortiz. well

u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin. ah. oh, good afternoon for moscow. just past 5 is to say here now sunday, the 3rd of october low from i will do stage q. this is the weekly with me, kevin, now in as we recap her, the big stories of the last 7 days. but we're starting without breaking news. first of all, a developing story in from the afghan capital, where the death tolls reportedly climb to 12 this afternoon in a blast at a leading cobbled mask. the attacks also left more than 30 injured oxy. senior correspondent were gazda of who called exposing himself, indeed, reports from the city. we had the blast clod clearly even at this distance 4 kilometers, till it got more square. the explosion took place and it was evidently a powerful blast by the, by the sound that it made even, even at that distance. also, it is not surprising that the number of casualties is being revised upwards. that is the patent of these things. usually the 1st count that we hear is on the low side of things, 3 people, the taliban says have been arrested in connection with this bla

would. they're calling a positive talks with the u. s. in qatar, in a statement, they said the full implementation of the doha agreement was considered to be the best way of resolving their problems. the u. s. delegation stated they would provide facilities for organizations to deliver aid unaffected by political issues . yes. such middle new and thousands of people have protested in cities across poland and support of the country's membership of the european union. the valleys were prompted by a constitutional fort ruling that the polish constitution overrides some e u laws. donal task, former president of the european council was one of several opposition leaders defending the country's place in the block. those are the top stories risking it all is next. the more news for my colleagues in though her, in half an hour, but by more than 30 years after the assassination of burkina, faso iconic liter thomas sung, gotta those charged he's killing are going on trial among them. his success place compound is the countries long search for justic

u. s. company would not have acted without approval from berlin. ah, hello this on the 3rd of october live from ortiz, world news h q. moscow, welcome to the weekly with me kevin. i would look back at the main stories that we brought you over the last 7 days and also what's happening now. and there is breaking news as you heard there in the headline, coming in from the afghan capital, sir. i escalated quite dramatically in the last hour, at cobbles, 2nd largest, more squee here. reportedly 8 people have been killed. 20 been injured. the taliban says it's arrested 3 people of the instant already. there was a long delay, thorough senior, corresponding berg galaxy of who's in the capital. but to he caught some of the blast himself out. so bare with us that no more at what is the atmosphere, was the authorities saying, and it seems they managed to catch the alleged perpetrators very quickly. yes. for kevin, as you mentioned. yes we, we had the blast. it was very clear for kilometers away. it got mosque, the 2nd biggest mosque in the afghan capital of c

u. s. which would be the 1st high level talk since troops pulled out in august. brazil has become the 2nd country to register more than 600000 debts from coven 19 after the health ministry reported 615 deaths on friday early at the india piece in rio, put out 600 white handkerchiefs on cobra cabana beach to mark the project. milestone organizer say the government needs to be held accountable for the huge toll and the failing to listen to scientist at the beginning of the outbreak, monica yanna kit has more presence able sonata himself ah, makes a point of not wearing a mask when he can a way of saying he will not be vaccinated, but the numbers are decreasing because there has been a because vaccination has been accelerated, despite the governments among policies and, and, and speeches and, and, and doing everything to deny the severity of this disease. but it's still, the vaccines have been rolling out and this has reduced the rate of infection, but people are much aware of what is going on. because for the past 6 months, there has been a parliamentary inquiry into the government's handling of th

u. s. which would be the 1st high level talk since troops pulled out in august. will also be attending brazil has become the 2nd country to register. more than 600000 deaths from coven. 19 off to the health minister reported $615.00 death on friday. early at the end geo piece in, we're put out $600.00 white handkerchiefs on cobra. cabana beach to monk. the tragic milestone organizer say, the government needs to be held accountable for the huge toll and for failing to listen to scientists at the beginning of the outbreak as case monica yanna kiff, who joins us live from when is there is a stagnant grim statistic. monica, but many in brazil continued to down. play the pandemic severity. yes, so well president j dable sonata himself makes a point of not wearing a mask when he can a way of saying he will not be vaccinated. but the numbers are decreasing because there has been a because vaccination has been accelerated despite the government's um, policies and, and, and speeches and, and, and doing everything to deny the severity of this disease. but still, the vaccin

u. s. also would, i think be a transparency measure to facilitate that discussion. and finally, both russia and another state are observing the new scott creevy, which they extended 5 years in february. so under the start, creepy limits of $1550.00 warheads each. the americans have the u. s. has 1357 been russia has 1456, so they are both within the start limits. now the world health organization is backing the road out of the fast, ever vaccine against malaria. it's a huge step in the battle against the disease, which is one of the leading killers of children. and recommended that the job should be given to millions of children across africa, victoria, gate, and be report. it's being described as a game changer for child health, a vaccine that could help save the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year in sub saharan africa. melinda has been with us for millennia. and the dream of my letter boxing has been a long held, but attainable dream to day. the r t s. s. money vaccine. more than 30 years in the making changes the course of public health history.

u. s. declared that it would, and cultural commercial and under official relations with the people of taiwan ha. d u. s. site should pay attention to the high level sensitivity and importance of the issue. they're gonna stop selling arms to taiwan, you and cut your official ties. otherwise, it would undermine piece to built into straightened a single lenses. you a secretary of state antony blinkin is in mexico to discuss rising drug related violence. mister blinkin and the mexican government are working to form a new joint security plan. it's aimed at reducing cross border crime. manuel, repulse reports now from mexico city. more than 300000 people have been killed in mexico since the start of the us led war on drugs in 2006. and today, mexico continues to make headlines as one of the most dangerous countries in latin america. since 2006 to to these days, most of the violence is drug related and it has become a much difference violence compared to what we had in previous years. for over a decade. the response to worsening violence has been a bilateral security strategy between the united sta

u. s. must several diplomatic relations and aggregate. it's mutual defense treaty with taiwan. and us forces must be true from the island, i assume in the tree joint communication, the u. s. declared that it would and cultural commercial and under official relations with the people of taiwan ha. d u. s. site should pay attention to the high level sensitivity and importance of the issue. they're going to stop selling arms to taiwan, you and cut your official ties. otherwise, it would to mine peace and stability in de straightened his anger. japan's new prime minister from york a shade has promised to focus on leading the country out of the crisis created by the pandemic. in his 1st policy speech, he called for cash payouts to companies and people who've been hit hard by the outbreak. scott: high plasma. it is 1st policy address. it's taking office japanese prime minister for me o key should up said that he's focused on leading his country out of the coven. 19 crisis with it. the government majestically enhanced the capability for its caves. 19 crisis response to strengthening the functions of government leadership restraining the flow of people, making legislative steps to secure medical resourc

u. s. government said it would plays anti corruption at the center with foreign policy, with the intelligence community playing a key role. the work on that front in part remains to be seen, but they are included the director of national intelligence and central intelligence agency. the u. s. government has its own internal methods, but largely the way that corruption is exposed is through the work of investigative journalists and investigative. and jose, there are lines of assistance that have jump started investigatory journalism organizations. what comes to my mind most immediately as o ccrpi, as well as foreign assistance that goes to and jose, ultimately that the investigative work on anti corruption as well. so so the 1st time these high profile releases have contained possible regularities, the organized crime and corruption reporting project is a consortium investigative centers media. and journalists is one of the, i see i j's main partners in 2019. it exposed detroit, a laundromat, which russian politicians, oligarchs, and criminals, allegedly used to final billions of dollars. the

u. s. that said, china, if this is true, which again, china says it's not, would not be the only country working in this field. the u. s. is working on this technology, russia, north korea. so china would just be the latest you join into this new arms race. if in fact they are doing it, but again, that something that china denies. on joining us law from fort lauderdale, florida, is hon or clinic. he's a former director of army international affairs at the pentagon 100. this happened in august, so either the us didn't know about it all. they did know about it. they didn't want to turn it into a diplomatic issue, which is it. thank you very much for having me. i don't, quite frankly, there's been a lot of international rusher on the try me last several months for a host. so i wouldn't say that number one, the united states it or track us. it wasn't fact aware of it and that it will in fact be something that is included in strategic phosphorus when the us department of the chinese minister national and is also an agenda item and the upcoming president biden of president. she will summit. those are,

u. s. government's request for extradition were pretty narrow. they were about the risk of suicide. that assange would face where he served time in the u. s. prison. the british court case doesn't go to these larger issues with press freedom and potential government misconduct that we laid out. and now there is talk among a sondors legal team of possibly trying to broaden the parameters of that british extradition case to include some of these allegations. journalists at yahoo. i have likely strengthened the case against extradite ng julian assumption united states through the reporting that they've done here the yahoo news reporting reveals that us officials seriously considered taking extra judicial and frankly illegal actions at the filings to lena and i expect that his lawyers will make a strong case in defense of the magistrate court decision to deny the united states request to expedite that would be poetic american journalists through their report. it potentially having an impact on a court case that has such significant implications for the future of journalists. a project that was given the g