Point clear at the top of the table. Hello were looking at iran today a dramatic escalation of violence in what is already been 2 months of chaos and antigovernment unrest there was an attack by an unidentified gunman on protesters in baghdad thats killed at least 23 people raising new security concerns they stormed one of the main protest sites in square on friday nights listen 24 hours after vast gunfire was heard again in baghdad sending people running for cover and then what looks like a related event reports that more total solders home was hit by a drone strike however the influential shia cleric is said to have been away at the time also jabari following events for us in baghdad where protesters are demanding protection after one of the most violent nights in recent weeks. Manic among the crowds of protesters as gunfire echoes around central baghdad. Moments earlier gunmen pulled up in cars and trucks at the building where protesters have faced themselves since the latest series
Turkish counterpart the 1st time since turkeys syria offensive. Dozens are killed as israel launches further ass trikes on gaza more than 200 rockets are fired from gaza in response. And in sport big changes of footballs arabian gulf cup which is to be hosted by katz author initially boycotting the events saudi arabia bahrain and the u. A. E. Say they will now play in dark. Is the 1st televised day of the us impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump with both sides presenting opposing narrative democrats accuse trump of an abuse of power all republicans say its a Smear Campaign 2 senior u. S. Diplomats William Taylor and george kent. Center stage on capitol hill the crossexamination by the house of Representatives Intelligence Committee both men presented evidence condemning the president but House Republican devon is described as fat chick will perform as the chair of the Committee Says the inquiry is simply about whether trump violated the president ial office to abuse of power
Spending plans for the nhs. And venice is underwater as the higest tide in 50 years causes severe flooding in the italian city. I willjust mention we are waiting ona i willjust mention we are waiting on a press conference with President Trump, and president erdogan of turkey, it promises to be a fascinating affair not least because of the withdrawal of american troops and days later turkish troops going in and the consequences that had for the kurds who had been allies with america in fighting the Islamic State promises to be fascinating. Donald trump said he would destroy the turkish economy a few weeks ago when he wasnt happen which with the approach the turkish government was taking. Relations seem to have improved since then but these are two strong minded leaders and it is very ha rd to two strong minded leaders and it is very hard to predict how a press conference of this nature will go. That will make for interesting viewing when it begin, we will turn to it. But we are focussin
Given the fact that the syrian kurds are reportedly asked the United States for air support and for a no fly zone to protect civilians what were hearing from the pentagon is that the u. S. Military ordered not to help and you have to remember in all of this that the United States has been fighting alongside syrian kurds in the effort to defeat eisel in recent years so many in washington a little disappointed to say the least with the u. S. President s sort of turning a blind eye to that relationship in fact there has been a number of criticism even from members of his own Republican Party including senator Lindsey Graham saying i urge president trying to change course well there is still time by going back to the save zone concept that was working and we should point out the pentagon as recently as tuesday sent out a statement saying that they were still urging their turkish counterparts to work on establishing a safe zone that that was the best path forward to maintaining stability bu
Turkish ongoing operation in no done syria i shared with him my serious concerns about the ongoing operation on the risk of further destabilizing the region escalating tensions and even more human suffering while turkey has legitimate security concerns are expect turkey to act with restraint we have a common enemy darvish a few years ago they controlled significant territory in iraq and in syria working together in the Global Coalition we have liberated all this territory and millions of people these gains must not be jeopardized. An imminent concern is that captured darvish terrorists must not be allowed to escape in the longer term the International Community must find a coordinated and sustainable solution to deal with the foreign fighters held in syria we also discussed the turkish purchase of a purchase of russian s. 400. 00 system i have repeatedly expressed my concerns about the impact of this decision why it is for turkey to decide which systems to put who to purchase there are