disagreement the international criminal court seems to be pursuing the end investigating the activities of u.s. forces in afghanistan and u.s. leaders are not happy about it. and reporting live from new york thank you. and exchange of fire has escalated tensions between israel and palestinian islamists in the gaza strip israeli warplanes bombed around one hundred hamas linked targets in response to two rockets sent in to tell of if it was the first such attack on central israel since the two thousand and fourteen war. there were no casualties on the israeli side while four palestinians were wounded hamas has denied it was behind the rocket attacks and media reports claim the israeli authorities now believe the rockets were launched accidentally we spoke to journalists on both sides of the border. been a lot of statements issued by different political political leaders you're a nice role. particularly in looking at some of the. most prominent leaders one many guns is a serious contender for the upcoming elections among other things he says that it is time that israel and women need to hamas leaders but

disagreement the international criminal court seems to be pursuing lee and investigating the activities of u.s. forces in afghanistan and u.s. leaders are not happy about it from the pentagon security analyst michael maloof believes the u.s. never cooperates with any agreements that could limit its actions. but keep in mind too john bolton doesn't like any international agreements he's made this very very clear. and from the i.n.f. treaty with what russia has also canceled the president on barring of us the person agreement there is anything that limits u.s. capabilities in any way shape or form john bolton. seem to be opposed to it george bush and. dick cheney and others who were involved in the iraq war of two thousand and three were basically. accused and and held a full knowledge war crimes and the fact that the united states was not a signatory to the i.c.c. it refused to cooperate whatsoever and in a perfect world it would seem that based on the old nuremberg tribunals and what have you been following world war two that you would need a court that would take action if the country itself failed t

numerous reports of the killing the killing of civilians that we've seen also also in syria by by u.s. forces and u.s. led coalition's and. in a perfect world it would seem that based upon the old nuremberg tribunals and what have you have a problem world war two that you would need a court that that would take action if a country itself failed to do so and that seems to be there seems to be a backpedaling in that direction now. and at one point i recall that george bush and. dick. cheney and others who were involved in the iraq war of two thousand and three were basically. accused and and held up for alleged war crimes and and that in the fact that the united states was not a signatory to the i.c.c. it it refused to cooperate whatsoever and we're seeing where it is today you got to keep in mind too john bolton doesn't like any international agreements and he's made this very very clear. and from the i.n.f. treaty with the with russia i think you're the start new start treaty and that comes up for renewal in twenty twenty one is going to be a problem and he's he's also bowed out of the he's a

live in the u.s. forces are defiant that this is a trick staged by the taliban they say they conducted four airstrikes in gaza knee killing seven taliban fighters but no civilians were killed they accuse the taliban of causing and inventing the deaths of innocent afghans and call it dishonest propaganda. three hundred kilometers away in lockman province they also chant death to america u.s. forces confirms they were is strikes here two last week but did not receive any civilian casualty rates these people disagree. with here on the ten pm and killed many civilians including my children my brothers and sisters and . people here want the airstrikes to stop even if u.s. and afghan forces have a legitimate claim the taliban are hiding among them. if i am sheltering taliban or you find them here take me to court but i cannot tolerate these airstrikes anymore a third incident in neighboring province is under investigation u.s. forces say afghan troops conducted a night raid on saturday when they came under fire an

the military alliance can reach a negotiated settlement with assad that will force the u.s. troops out and force the turkish troops out who are also occupying part of syria if the that those negotiations don't get anywhere them it's likely that those u.s. troops are going to stay at least for the short term right john mysteries. inside syria thanks for joining us today good to get your take. my pleasure. siberia will be a hot spot of world class winter sports action for the next couple of weeks. on a saturday evening russian president vladimir putin kicked things off at the official opening ceremony on the sports correspondent alexina chef he was that. the twenty nine winter universidad is officially open now we witnessed a colorful opening ceremony in this beautiful brand new complex behind me more than three thousand athletes jammed packing this complex they have come from fifty countries across the world for the third every unit of this soil no one was held back in soviet days in the russian capital moscow another one was held not so long ago in the beautiful city of twent

live in the u.s. forces are defiant that this is a trick staged by the taliban they say they conducted four air strikes in gaza and killing seven taliban fighters but no civilians were killed they accuse the taliban of causing in inventing the deaths of innocent afghans and call it dishonest propaganda. three hundred kilometers away in lockman province they also chant death to america u.s. forces confirms there were is strikes here two last week but did not receive any civilian casualty rates these people disagree. with here around ten pm and killed many civilians including my children my brothers and sisters in law. people here want the strikes to stop even if u.s. and afghan forces have a legitimate claim the taliban are hiding among them. sheltering taliban or you find them here take me to court but i cannot tolerate these airstrikes anymore a third incident in neighboring province is under investigation u.s. forces say afghan troops conducted a night raid on saturday when they came under fire and called

u.s. forcesey did not assess civilian casualties yet these people blame the u.s. chanting death to america. >> the government is saying they did not do this. it is not their job. the say it is the u.s. our government is backing the u.s. reporter: but americans are being killed, too. the latest airstrikes in kunduz were ordered hours after two u.s. soldiers were killed there by along with four afghan commandos on a joint operation against the taliban. u.s. forces say they were acting in self-defense and take every measure to prevent civilian casualties in contrast, they say to the taliban who intentionally hide behind women and children. the u.s is investigating the strike. the u.n. once the findings published in compensation paid to the victims. air strikes are an increasing problem in afghanistan. u.s. forces relaxed their rules of engagement last year removing certain proximity requirements for airstrikes. the result, according to the u.n. was the deaths of 393 civilians, more than double the y

afghanistan u.s. forces relax their rules of engagement last year removing certain proximity requirements for air strikes the result according to the u.n. was the deaths of three hundred ninety three civilians more than double the year prior more than twenty fourteen twenty fifteen and twenty sixteen combined two thirds of the dead women and children but i don't believe that there were not al-qaeda they were not terrorists they were from this soil from this nation for god's sake we asked the government why are we killed. from conduce province the u.s. and taliban continue to negotiation into the seventeen year war with the prospect of pace is fuelling the battle both sides fighting for live rich in the talks in the middle lie these children still in the pajamas they went to sleep and balance. the lights are gone out and much of it as well for the second time this month it's not clear what caused the latest electricity blackouts information minister says the main hydraulic dam was a tapped. survivors of cyclo

u.s. defense secretary patrick shanahan briefed the president was traveling on air force one u.s. banks forces have been fighting isone in syria since twenty fourteen as we said the u.s. acting defense secretary briefed president as he was traveling on air force one about the updates from syria alan fischer has this report from washington everything red is isis. now. saying there is no. declared victory against or isis as he calls it several times. days ago in the south lawn of the white house he insisted again the self-proclaimed caliphate. fact there's actually a tiny spot which will be gone by tonight he had already announced the end of eisel back in february but the group still had at least one stronghold in syria and one point i still controlled a huge territory in syria and iraq an area roughly the size of mainland britain. don't trump has wanted to end u.s. operations in syria for a while then in december he suddenly announced he would withdraw two thousand troops it was such a surprise it provoked the resignation of defense secretary jim mattis and criticism from allies wor

and unlocking province following an airstrike three weeks ago u.s. forces say they didn't to see civilian casualties yet these people blame the u.s. chanting death to america further. but not that many cock up parts of the government are saying they didn't do this it's not their job they say it's the us our government is backing the us then the us is doing this to us but americans are being killed her the latest is strikes and condos were ordered hours after two u.s. soldiers were killed nearby along with four afghan commandos they were on a joint operation against the taliban u.s. forces say they were acting in self defense and take every mission to prevent civilian casualties in contrast they say to the taliban who intentionally hide behind women and children the u.s. is investigating the strike the u.n. wants the findings published in compensation paid to victims airstrikes are in. singh problem in afghanistan u.s. forces relax their rules of engagement last year removing certain proximity requirements for air strikes the result according to the un was t

and in latin province following an airstrike three weeks ago u.s. forces say they didn't to see civilian casualties yet these people blame the u.s. chanting death to america forever. but does that make up the parts of the government to saying they didn't do this it's not their job they say it's the u.s. government is backing the u.s. then the u.s. is doing this to us but americans are being killed her the latest is strikes and condos were ordered hours after two u.s. soldiers were killed nearby along with four afghan commandos they were on a joint operation against the taliban u.s. forces say they were acting in self-defense and take every mission to prevent civilian casualties in contrast they say to the taliban who intentionally hide behind women and children the u.s. is investigating the condo's strike the u.n. wants the findings published in compensation paid to victims air strikes are an increasing problem in afghanistan u.s. forces relax their rules of engagement last year removing certain proximity requirements for air strikes the result according t

killed nearby along with four afghan commandos they were on a joint operation against the taliban u.s. forces say they were acting in self defense and take every mission to prevent civilian casualties in contrast they say to the taliban who intentionally hide behind women and children the u.s. is investigating the strike the u.n. wants the findings published in compensation paid to victims in. strikes are an increasing problem in afghanistan u.s. forces relaxed the rules of engagement last year removing certain proximity requirements for is strikes the results according to the un was the deaths of three hundred ninety three civilians more than double the year prior more than twenty five nineteen twenty fifteen and twenty sixteen combined two thirds of the did women and children but i don't believe that they were not al qaeda they were not terrorists they were from this soil from this nation for god's sake we asked the government why are we killed. far from conduce province the u.s. and taliban continue to negotiation into the seventeen year war with the prospect of peace is fuelling a battle

previously announced five isis suspects were detained and today this from the president -- >> u.s. forces in the last month have killed the terrorists responsible for the attack in syria that killed four americans. >> reporter: president trump also saying 400 u.s. troops will remain here in syria indefinitely. lester? >> matt bradley in syria tonight, thanks. >>> back home, the founder of a florida spa where patriots owner robert kraft is accused of soliciting prostitutes is speaking out. cindy yang, who made headlines after the scandal broke and because of a selfie she posted with the president, is facing calls for an fbi investigation. tonight she's defending herself against allegations of selling access to the president and spying for china. here's cynthia mcfadden. >> this is the first time you've agreed to do an interview. >> yes. >> why did you decide to sit down? >> i don't do anything wrong. >> reporter: cindy yang came to the u.s. 20 years o. she became a u.s. citizen, created a string of day spas, and loves president trump. >> you're a really devoted donald trump supporter. >> y

eagle that the president has had a problem with he's had a problem with the cost of stationing u.s. forces in south korea there is a standoff right now apparently between the two governments about what belt of money south korea should get for hosting u.s. forces on south korean soil but let's put it this way even though there is no firm number on how much it costs to run these two massive military exercises every spring and every summer there is another exercise that was suspended about a year or so ago and the rough estimate for running that program or exercise was about fourteen million dollars but come all consider the cost of running the u.s. military the budget for this fiscal year is just about seven hundred billion dollars so fourteen million dollars seven hundred billion dollars is it really about saving money especially when you consider that the military spends a lot more just to try to outfit the new fifth generation f. thirty.

this is a real victory for u.s. forcesaq and for president bush. >> you will not have to fear the rule of saddam hussein ever again. all iraqis who take the side of freedom have taken the winning side. >> it was a disoriented and bewildered saddam hussein who was captured near tikrit, his hometown. he was hauled out of a hole like a dazed animal. >> the capture of saddam hussein of course was something we saw as a victory. but from the perspective of sunnis he had been their leader. and for many of them their protector. >> while many in the arab world may have been quietly relieved at saddam's capture, for others the image of an arab champion sheepishly submitting to a humiliating medical exam was taken as an insult to arab pride. >> we look at it as triumph, but when they look at it on al jazeera it has a totally different meaning. it's a meaning of humiliation. and that definitely feed into the idea of radicalization. >> last month, the u.s. army announced 17 soldiers in iraq, including a big adeer general, had been remo

u.s. occupying force in reconstruction dwindled and dwindled.t was so small and inadequate to its task because congress was not allocating funds, etc., that the u.s. forces could not do a good job protecting african-americans who were suffering terrorism in the south as they were trying to transition to new jobs and new lives. that was one book i recommend it. -- recommend. ang -- iion, andrew l love this piece of scholarship. as someone who studies common soldiers i appreciate that lang looked at the different ways the occupying forces and reconstruction viewed their roles. white troops and black troops were heavily involved in occupation. white troops drew upon the citizen soldier tradition from way back to the colonial era that said that peacetime armies are a bad thing. they erode democracy and are scary. white troops tended to not want to be involved in occupation. they looked at their roles in assisting elections and protecting citizens and helping to navigate the birth of new rights as something they should not be doing. this was for the

pacific command and u.s. forces korea. our witnesses are the honorable randall shriver, assistant secretary of defense with that apartment of defense, admiral philip davidson, commander of the u.s. and a pacific command and general robert abrams, commander united nations command combined forces u.s. forces korea. welcome i'm a gentleman. we appreciate you being here. we appreciate your service and we look forward to your testimony. obviously the pacific region is a critical region. both president obama and president trump have emphasized our need to place a greater emphasis on the region. and we look forward to hearing about all of the issues around there obviously with china. working with countries around them to make sure they are playing by the rules and respecting their neighbors. i think the number one most important thing is that it is crucial to maintain a strong u.s. presence in the region. i think our presence brings stability and makes it more likely to be a peaceful and prosperous place in the indo- pacific. i th

u.s. partnered forces try to these collate this situation but in the fog of war they continued to be fired upon now that is a huge blow for the afghan national security forces at a time when there really badly wounded they are fighting across the country day and night in there really tired because this was a very busy went or time for them they are fighting now that the spring offensive is on the on the doorsteps. this sort of an incident really is a huge blow and we are still waiting for the minister of defense who has said that they will be investigating this but acknowledging that the incident took place because of lack of coordination it's not the first time an incident like this has taken place so indeed a very difficult year ahead for the afghan national security forces especially in the absence of a comprehensive cease fire between the afghan government in the taliban. scandals erupted in porn after it came to light an anti-semitic publication was on sale inside the parliament building the latest edition featured a guide on how to recognize a jew and has been roundly condemned as a

the u.s. forces could really not do a good job of protecting african-americans who were suffering terrorism in the south as they were trying to transition to new jobs and new lives. that is one book i recommend. and then, in addition, andrew laying, i love this piece of scholarship. it is fantastic. i appreciate that laying looked at the different ways that the occupying forces in reconstruction viewed their roles. white troops and black troops were heavily involved in occupation. white troops drew upon the citizen soldier tradition they have known from way back in the colonial era which says that peacetime armies are a bad thing. they erode democracy and their scary. white troops tended to not want to be involved in occupation. they looked at their roles and assisting in elections and protecting citizens and helping to navigate the birth of new rights as something that they should not be doing. this was for the political realm and not the military realm. black soldiers according to laying val jude a

kurdish forces in syria say they are expecting a decisive battle as they close in on isis remaining pocket of territory the u.s. backed syrian democratic forces launched their final push on the village of luzon friday the last civilians were evacuated just hours earlier thousands of people have also left in recent weeks because at least a million syrian refugees are living in lebanon some are starting to return home but there are still concerns about safety as i know what the reports now from players. a new group of syrians is returning home thousands have made this journey in recent months but their numbers are still small lebannon hosts over a million refugees from the war in syria authorities say it is time for them to go home now that much of the country is back under the syrian government's control but there are those who accuse bashar al assad's government of reestablishing we're pressin rule they cite the southern province of daraa as an example there is a. lot of. insecurity for the population. for former rebels as well as for. people never engaged in military action but who have a record. people suppo

only 28,000 u.s. forces. those forces will not win the war. but they do deter war. and we know that from interrogating the highest level of sectors that have come out. that deters war, and that is in our interest to do that. the othert plus 50%, aspect of the financial aspect, if we withdrew our forces, we would absorb a huge bill to our taxpayers to station the horses in the united states. there is a cost-effective aspect of this because we do not have the facilities to base them. if we return the seven fleet aboutapan, the air wings, 70,000 forces, marines and army from korea and japan, we would be building new bases in the united states at taxpayer expense. theo benefit from having burden sharing, the host nation support. is i think cost plus 50% going to cause political problems with our allies. rebeccah: if i could say real quick, i would not want to leave the impression from my own statement that -- i don't think i have, but our allies can pay more. this is not -- the danger we can get in, we can say we do need it, therefore we have to foot the bill. but our a

this state fighters surrendered to u.s. forces in the syrian village of bugaboos as the terrorists are rugged from their last stronghold near the iraqi border. live from moscow this is the weekly roundup of the big news stories of the past seven days on right up to the moment of silence as well o'neill first we get to the breaking news that an ethiopian earline plane carrying one hundred forty nine passengers and eight crew bun for the kenyan capital has crashed shortly after takeoff reports are now coming in that no one survived that crash but a correspondent on the quarter joins us live. covering this for the last number of hours since it first happened what do we know in terms of confirmation well the latest reports like you said are saying that there were no survivors among the passengers of flight two three three zero two three zero two and among the passengers were actually citizens from thirty three different countries now this was one of ethiope. airlines regularly scheduled flights in the ethiopian secretary of transporta

u.s. forces in syria say they have taken the last pocket of land held by eisel following weeks of fighting the syrian democratic forces have raised their flag in but goes in a tweet french president emanuel has praised the operation success and aid agencies say they are running out of time to reach survivors and stop the spread of disease more than a week after i hit southern africa more than seven hundred people have died in mozambique zimbabwe and malawi but the numbers are expected to rise. in france riot police and soldiers are on high alert to prevent a repeat of looting on the famous avenue in paris yellow various protesters are rallying for the nineteenth consecutive weekend and they've been banned from the following last saturday's destruction the government's one protest says a severe response if there is more violence joins us now live from paris david tell us about the situation where you are and how does today's demonstration compare with previous weekends. yes we're actually at the s

u.s.-backed forces in syria captured isis fighters they believe are linked to this suicide bombing in january that killed four americans. that happened just weeks after president trump announced he wanted to with draw u.s. troops from syria. the attack taking the lives of jonathan farmer, scott wirtz and two language specialists. shannon kent and ghadir taher. barbara starr has the breaking news for us. >> reporter: u.s. defense official confirmed a short time ago u.s.-backed fighters in northern syria in february did capture up to five isis fighters. they are not saying exactly how many at this point. they are being held by the syrian-backed democratic forces. the u.s. has had access to the fighters and has interrogated them. they do believe these people were involved in the planning and execution of this suicide attack in january that took the lives of four americans and several syrians. very important news for all of those families who lost loved ones in this attack. we don't yet know if there is a plan for the people to be transferred possibly back to the united states and face federal pr

u.s. partnered forces try to these collate this situation but in the fog of war they continue to be fired upon now that is a huge blow for the afghan national security forces at a time when there really badly wounded they are fighting across the country day and night and they're really tired because this was a very busy went or time for them they are fighting now that the spring offensive is on the on the doorsteps. this sort of an incident really is a huge blow and we are still waiting for the ministry of defense who has said that they will be investigating this but acknowledging that the incident took place because of lack of coordination it's not the first time an incident like this has taken place so indeed a very difficult year ahead for the afghan national security forces especially in the absence of a comprehensive cease fire between the afghan government in the taliban. students in new york's sarah lawrence college demanding it cut funding for one of its professors after the conservative academic called for more right leaning views on campus the protest is growing students also ca

absolutely were killed in the fight the majority of them they surrendered and they were joined by u.s. forces and by. forces and they were brought in prisons to women and children they were first checked if they have any weapons or if they were and the like information on them like this mobile homes that were taken from them and there are probably died the other men were brought down who didn't surrender day were killed at the site and the women and children they're brought to. work there's a special section for foreign i which is why it's like local want to rock you thanks for your analysis glad i'm here to washington now and the moment voters around the country have been bracing for yesterday's special counsel robert morris submitted his report to the u.s. justice department miller spent almost two years and bester gating russian interference in the two thousand and sixteen presidential election and possible collusion with president donald trump's campaign team it's unclear how much if any of the confidential report will be released to the public but u.s. media are reporting the special cou

across parts of iraq and syria years of military effort by iraqi and syrian fighters backed by the u.s. force the caliphate to retreat was its last stronghold the syrian democratic forces have called this the end of the caliphate at least in its physical form but stressed to so-called islamic state remains an insurgency threats in both iraq and syria a message echoed by u.s. allies to our mission. there as if you go to work to make sure that the roads islamic terrorism doesn't continue to grow thank you all very much i mean it's just take me seriously in bangor whose syrian fighters have searched the u.s. to keep troops in syria they warn if it pulls out now it will only be a matter of time until the threat of the i.s. grows again. well joining me now in the studio for more on this is iraqi journalist who just recently returned from syria thanks for joining me i mean so the islamic state has now lost all of its territory but do you think this really signals the end of a caliphate if still physically yes because they are not anymore controlling the territory in syria with or in iraq but you sh

but in the region you know north korea poses a threat to u.s. forces, to japan, it's skuds, nodongs and the like there. so we talk about missile defense in the region. we talk about patriot pac 3. aegis. we talk about thaad. i'm sure everybody is familiar with the controversy about thaad and what that caused between south korea and china. but, you know, the ideal in the region would be too an integrated missile defense, u.s., south korea and japan. and of course we know that that is really unlikely given the friction between korea and japan. but japan has moved out on of course patriot pac 3. aegis ashore. aegis ships. and the koreans have embarked on a program for the korean air missile defense or the kill chain which is really trying to target north korean missiles before launch which i think is really difficult to do for many reasons. but we really have -- we don't have an integrated missile defense in the region. and i think that's a short fall. that's something i think we should all press south korea and jpen to -- to try to press forward on that.

in syria heavy fighting resumes as u.s. forces closed. last stronghold. having already. numerous times over the last few months. i'd like to see. as we put it to replace. the u.s. national security adviser. to. the country's current president. government approves a national. leader of the country's far left. saying that people should. have negative intentions towards the people. so that. we. today thanks for joining us. over the weekend in the north of syria the army incurred heavy casualties losing eighteen soldiers as it fought to repel a surprise attack by. a syrian offshoot of al qaeda the number of casualties were confirmed to r.t. arabic by the syrian army with washington recently putting up a million dollar reward for information on a solemn bin laden sun it looks like the war on terror has been given a fresh spur or i guess the if explains. war on terror. begins with. but it does not in there the war on terror is almost a tradition now a part of the american way of life no end in sight either so traumatic it was nine eleven that it set america off on a seemingly e

vast parts of iraq and syria years of military efforts by iraqi and syrian fighters backed by the u.s. force to caliphates retreat by guus was its last stronghold the syrian democratic forces have called this the end of the caliphate at least in its physical form but stressed the so-called to some extent remains an insurgent threat in both syria and iraq a message echoed by u.s. allies. our mission the mission there hasn't changed we go to work with you to make sure that the rights of the only theory doesn't continue to grow thank you all very much i mean it's just take me seriously. i mean the celebrations in by guus syrian fighters have urged the u.s. to keep troops in syria at least for now they warn if the u.s. pulls out it will only be a matter of time until the i-s. threats grows again. well joining me now in the studio for more on this is iraqi journalist mirasol we who just recently returned from syria thanks for joining me i mean so the islamic state has now lost all of its territory but do you think that's really signals the end of a caliphate that still physically yes because they

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they're certainly important to u.s. forces korea. but it's inappropriate for me to make generally some sort of judgment as we have to take into account all of national security. >> um-hum. >> i'm responsible for providing a credible properly postured force on the korean peninsula. we'd have to defer that to you know -- the acting secretary of defense. >> i understand. i don't want to put nut a tough spot. but you would agree that at least the facilities that you're familiar with in korea are very much necessary to force protection and deterrence on the peninsula, correct. >> without making a judgment on the wall. >> right. i'm just pausing just for a second. so not necessarily for force protection but principally for command and control and sustain ability. yes. >> excellent. thank you, general. mr. schriver, we often hear about the need for munitions isr platform and sea lift into the region quickly. general owe shaughnessy told us last month there is no military threat at the southern border and in light of that why would a departme

and these are for long-term capabilities for the u.s. forceserving in korea to be prepared and have situational awareness tore conflict on the korean peninsula. this is concerning especially considering we made no progress at the hanoi summit last week. arthel: when you consider the smaller-scale drills that will continue, do you have any information on that? >> the smaller-scale drills are effective. but they are not going to necessarily be, you know, replicating the larger-scale military-related elements that you would be replicating in the larger military exercises. so i think this is con searching because if you were to have large-skill conflict on the korean peninsula, you wouldn't have the u.s. and south korea being prepared in a way that we have always said is meant to be a proactive measure. president trump used the word war games when he described them. but we always viewed theme as preparedness efforts. since the president placed such a strong emphasis on building up our military capabilities and says he wants to spend more money on s

u.s. backed forces that have the terror group surrounded. r last strong hold is crumbling. attacked by u.s. backed kurdish forces and walloped by american air strikes. under the cover of darkness, we venture to the front lines with a kurdish commander. we could see the heavy price isis is paying for holding out. the last bastian of the islamic state tonight is on fire. >> reporter: but the assault has paused repeatedly, to allow trucks to leave, packed with thousands of isis fighters and their families. now, surrendering. we watched as the men were separated, searched and handed over to u.s. special forces to collect intellceanceo join isis. want. coming?>> and there's no plan for what to do with all those who no longer live under isis but want it to rise again. kurdish commanders tell us they're shocked at the number of isis fighters and families they're seeing, but are encouraged so many are surrendering. lester? >> richard engel, thank you. >>> back home with the measles outbreak rising to 206 cases in 11 states, the debate over vaccines came to washington, d.c., today at

vast parts of iraq and syria years of military efforts by iraqi and syrian fighters backed by the u.s. force the caliphates retreat by guus was its last stronghold the syrian democratic forces have called this the end of the caliphate at least in its physical form but stressed the so-called islamic state remains an insurgent threat in both syria and iraq the message is echoed by u.s. allies. our mission mission there has achieved we go to work with you to make sure that the roads along with terrorism doesn't continue to grow thank you all very much i mean it's just take me seriously. i mean the celebrations in by guus syrian fighters have the u.s. to keep troops in syria at least for now they warn if the u.s. pulls out it will only be a matter of time until the i-s. threats grows again. germany's national soccer team begins its euro two thousand and twenty qualification this weekend and they don't come much tougher than an away match against the dutch coach is hoping a shake up will cast off the gloom that us or rather the team since the world cup the showdown might shed first light of wheth

u.s. administration and the palestinian leadership just mean that palestinians will now be forced to work with the u.s. embassy david friedman who quite frankly palestinians pretty much despise they see him as extremely close to israel and a supporter of illegal settlements it seems to be undiplomatic sense of frumps diplomas to where he's basically looking at the entire israeli palestinian conflict through the prism of if not the near home and he is excluded in the counter perspective therefore this is not a conflict resolution this is not diplomacy so now it becomes awkward for policy officials little loan or the report of the teams to accept the fact that they have to go to the u.s. embassy in jerusalem with the whole symbolic historic. and also psychological connotation that they have it's like they are pushing them in the administration is pushing what is used to accept studies score this is not diplomacy to me this is more of twisting their arm and if he if trumper is side in close with the neo then how i think he is losing not only the policy and but also the the islamic. communitie

likely to take military action against i mean it's a sonority old to make military action against u.s. forces in iraq and i think the americans this time will who will make will undertake much more forceful measures now just days after a middle east tour the iraqi defense minister travel to damascus to discuss with his iranian and syrian counterpart as the opposition to the u.s. his role in syria it looks. like the american rhetoric is pushing the iraqis into the reins hands does it not look the rock is are in a very peculiar position they're in they have the face between iran and saudi arabia and turkey to have to be very careful how they play the superpowers of course no one no country like stuff foreign forces on their soil i'm sure the iraqis don't want american forces on the soil but for now you know america sana was very very crucial in terms of fighting isis in iraq if it wasn't for american help people the popular militia forces which are trained by iran and have close links to iran many of them they would not have been able to defeat isis they tried to fight they tried to invade mosu

u.s. special forces to collect intelligence. women and children go to camps. many unrepentant.mo mmed came from france to join isis. of course i can do -- i can -- what i want. >> so you don't regret coming? >> no. >> and there's no plan for what to do with all those who no longer live under isis but want it to rise again. kurdish commanders tell us th shocked at the number of isis fighters and families they're seeing, but are encouraged so many are surrendering. lester? >> richard engel, thank you. >>> backome with the measles outbreak rising to 206 cases in 11 states. the debate over vaccines came to washington, d.c., today at a teen who got vaccinated against his own mother's wies took center stage. kristen dahlgren has the story. >> reporter: a high school senior from suburban ohio, now at the heart of a national debate.et n lindenberger who defied his mother and got vaccinated at age 18, today taking a shot at anti-vaccinators and social media. >> where do you get most of your information? >> from the cdc, the world health organization. >> telling congres

and unlocking province following an airstrike three weeks ago u.s. forces say they didn't to say civilian casualties yet these people blame the u.s. chanting death to america. but not that many cock up parts of the government are saying they didn't do this it's not their job they say it's the us government is backing the us then the us is doing this to us but americans are being killed her the latest is strikes and condos were ordered hours after two u.s. soldiers were killed nearby along with four afghan commandos there on a joint operation against the taliban u.s. forces say they were acting in self defense and take every mission to prevent civilian casualties in contrast they say to the taliban who intentionally hide behind women and children the u.s. is investigating the condo's strike the u.n. wants the findings published in compensation paid to victims. airstrikes are an increasing problem in afghanistan u.s. forces relax their rules of engagement last year removing certain proximity requirements for air strikes the result according to the u.n. was th