A fresh fruit and vegetables last migrant farm workers arent allowed to cross europes borders because of the coronavirus so farmers fear their crops will drop in the fields plus biking through brussels georg matters explores the cities are usually quiet streets as lawmakers in the European Parliament debate a package to help keep the e. U. Economy afloat during the crisis. Time sarah kelly welcome to the program the japanese government is banning arrivals from 21 European Countries and setting up a Coronavirus Task force as it warns that the epidemic could spread rapidly and widely 40 new cases have been confirmed bringing the countrys total to 1300 a japanese people have been slow to get the message about. Curbing the spread of the virus. Enjoying the outdoors people in tokyo have been taking to the citys parks to soak up the spring weather and admired the seasonal Cherry Blossom crowds gather in public spaces despite appeals by the authorities to help contain the corona virus outbrea
Today we will talk about irans influence in the region, and in iraq in particular, in the context of ongoing demonstrations, and how iran is working to destabilize iraq, as well as the evolution of u. S. Foreign policy toward the Iraqi Government. First i will introduced our distinct panelist and ask that they provide some overarching remarks, before turning it to them for any directed discussion. So, first to introduce our panelists. Michael, who we all know, is a former Intelligence Officer with over 28 years of experience working on security, terrorism, countries urgency and politics in the middle east counterinsurgency and other issues in the middle east. He spent considerable time working on malign iranian influence in iraq as an advisor embedded in Prime Minister malikis office. Feedback] the iranians are interfering microphone. [laughter] the next guest is a political activist. He is a founder of the iraq foundation, a Nonprofit Organization committed to the support and promotio
Influence in the region and iraq in particular in the context of ongoing demonstrations and how iran is working to destabilize iraq and what is the evolution of u. S. Foreign policy towards irans government. First i will introduce our distinguished panelists and then provide overarching remarks before turning it over to them for an interactive discussion. [introductions] our panelel introduce 20s, Michael Pidgeon has years of working on security and counterinsurgency and policy issues in the mideast. Noise] timeent considerable asking on influence in iraq an advisor embedded. The iranians are interfering with the microphone. The abbasid is applicable activist, founder and president of the rock foundation, a Nonprofit Organization committed to the support and promotion of democracy and human rights. [loud mic feedback] we need technical help. Is a get . Better. From november 2003 to march 2000 and five, she joins the double Medic Service rep resenting iraq before the u. S. Government. A
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Right now we need to get you caught up here and here are the top headlines with vonnie quinn. Vonnie Alexis Tsipras has run up the white flag. Calling for immediate action to a with a bailout. Plus, greece will have to transfer 55 billion worth of assets to a holding company. German chancellor Angela Merkel says it is about time for greece to take responsibility. Angela merkel trust has indeed been lost but we all know that what will the important is to implement what we have agreed on doing. Vonnie tsipras own party mutinied when he asked for the endorsement of a new austerity program. A new deal on the Iran Nuclear Program could be announced as soon as today. Negotiators want to stop iran from making nuclear weapons. Any deal would still have to be reviewed by congress. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell told fox an agreement would be a difficult sell. The crowded field for the republican president ial nomination gets bigger today. Scott walker will join the race or he became the