In an election considered a test of the recent piece deal. Peace deal. Thank you ffr joining us. With theessing on onsite with kurdish fighters. Syrian troops backed by russia haveeentered the city, one off61 the tightly contested cities abandoned by u. S. Forces. This after the government struck a deal to help the kurds. Turkey has vowed to capture the area. It is now atrolling a dividing line to prevent a confrontation. Russia is a crrcial ally and has quickly moved to fill the void left by the u. S. Withdrawal. Vladimir putin has spoken with his turkish counterpart. We have the latest now. Definitely a crucial time. Invited him to visit. President erdogan has accepted to visit and this will happen after a u. S. Delegation, which is likely to arrive on thursday. A lot to talk about between them, countries who have been working together but have differences over what is happening in the northeastern part of the counnry. It is unhappy with the military operation calling it unacceptable, even though yesterday the turkish president hinted that he had a green light thismoscow to enter important city in the northern sideeof aleppo. Thata has laid claim to city, effectively stopping in advance. A lot to talk about and a lot on tte agenda. The russians moved in after the russians moved out. The city is moscows latest victory. Its Police Patrol the frontlinn that separate the turkish and syrian armies. Logistics and commmrcial oute that runs through the iraqi border. It connects the euphrates with the rest of northern syyia. It disrupts the plan to create a safe zone to allow refugees, who are afraid to live under his rule to return home. Willhope very soon we liberate to iraqi border. We will return to syria. It is the syrian army that returned to the northeast. U. S. Brupt pullout by the military forced its longtime to cede control of territory to damascus for protection. The armed group is largely made uppof fighters from the organization that turkey cause terrorists because of its links. Turkey wants to push the group away from the border, but it is the first phase of the operation includes around the border. Turkey is also coming under diplomatic pressure. Calling on turkky to stop whaa it calls an invasion and agreed to a ceasefire. The reaction has been one of defiance. It is a National Security threat. Sanctions might hurt, but the danger coming from syria is worse. They once controlled where millions lived. An area which in oil and agriculture. Was once a relatively peaceful and stable corner. Local allies are attling on several fronts. Russia does not approve the military moves in syria. There seems to be serious differences between the countries that are supposed to be working together in syria, but diplomatic channels remain ooen. Barbara mike pence and mike pompeo are heading to turkey to push for a ceasefire. The u. S. Has always made it clear it would impose sanctions. The point of mike pence and mike pompeo making this trip . That will be the big question. They leave tomorrow. It is very unusuaa and we do not really see u. S. Vice president a partner country. A huge at of this will be very visible. They like the president because he is tough. Imagine him sending his vice pence doesnd mike not deliver. Very defensive since he made the announcement on twitter. Official after official within this white house has tried to come out and say that he did not giveethem the green light. The troops had been there and were servinn as a red light to turkey. It was only after they left that turkey moved in or that they were willing to o to war with the u. S. In their quest. Mentioned, he is sending his Vice President to make sure this happens. President trump we want to bring our soldiers back home and turkey and a lot of others have to maintain their own properties , maintain peace and saaety. We will see what happens. We are asking for a ceasefire. We have a lot to work, if they do not have an impact, including massive tariffs on steel. They make a lot of money shipping steel, but it will not be making so much money. Senator Lindsey Graham said he would innroduce a bill sanctioning turkey, which follows the general trend that we have seen. Supporters hass action. Do you think they are surprised leavingeaction that syria has had . Think the president himself is shocked, which is why you see him taking to twitter on a daily basis. Is important to point out that what the president just said is not true. The strongest sanctions you could imagine. Experts say that they are not very strong. We see congress, especially senator Lindsey Graham coming forward with a couple different bills. It is expected that these would be really tough sanctions. Turkey is very reliant on the u. S. For equipment, so that could stall there campaign over a period of time. The question will be, do they have enough votes to override a president ial veto . The presidenn has made his list of sanctions and he calls them strong, but experts say not so much. Barbara thank you. The eu and u. K. Have been holding last ditch talks to work out a brexit deal that could be discussed at a summit in brussels. They are atttmpting to reach an agreement by tte end of this week. The eu exit negotiators says obstacles remain between the two side, but there is still potential for a deal. An agreement is still possible. Work for all must of the United Kingdom and the whole of the european union. It is high time to turn good intentions. Barbara it is midnight in brussels. Normally going to find out if there has een any breakthrough in these negotiations . Look, all afternoon there has been optimistic sounding coming. Ut as the eu sorted out suugesting they were on the brink of making a deal, but all you really know is that talks went on and for all we know are still going on, technical talks trying to nail down the details of a proposed new deal, coming up with a text to put in front of thattcouncil summit on thursday. We do not knnw if any big announcement will be made tonight, but what we know is that political furniture is being put in place for some sort of announcement to take place tomorrow. Speaking to eube ambassadors tomorrow to tell them whether enough progress has been made to talk about a deal , whether talks should continue into next week and the possibility of another eu council. Is meeting the cabinet here in london and after mps ine is meeting the parliament. It is as if they are geaaing up for a major announcementt but we will have to wait and see. Barbara thank you. Andns government has come the protests ann said they will guarantee security in the region. Leaders wereefound guilty for their role in the bid for independence years ago. These violent protests have been continuing through the , even thoughcelona it has broken into smaller , garbagehey continue containers and bottles. Kindolice have returned in by trying to disperse many of them. Regional Police Forces as well. This kind of tension was really anticipated. There has been calls for civil disobedience. The problem is, they have turned violent, not peaceful. This looks set to continue and it will be culminating with a general strike. Another still to come, push. And how latin americas biggest scandal. The southeast of australia. Sitting in this region. Expect a fairly wet day. Mostly dry. As we head off into thursday, temperatures are warming up into those sunny skies. Feeling a little bit cooler and melbourne with some slightly fresher air pushing in. Now that rain is on its way towards new zealand. Just sitting in the north. Seeing a lot of rain and strong wind as well. More unsettled weather in the forecast on wednesday. Buthtly better in auckland thh rain s pushing back into christchurch. A few more showers in the forecast, but wednesday is not too bad. Thursday, a a few more raiain showers with a a high of 90. Welcome back. A reminder of the top stories on al jazeera. U. S. Ng sanctions by the Turkish Forces are preparing to see the strategic city, but is patrolling the region to stop entered the area. Ps that have the eu and u. K. Have been holding talks to work out a brexit deal that can be discussed in odays time. Withe have clashed protesters against jailing of leaders. Tte u. S. Vice president mike pence and Donald Trumps leader attorney have been investigating whether the president should be impeached. Giuliani denied subpoenas. Has defied the white house to testify the high before committees. Towardsssed possible u. S. Policy for several countries. The son of u. S. President ial hopeful joe biden has denied any wrongdoing over his business dealings with ukraine. He said he focused on transparency and governance. In july, President Trump asked ukraine to investigate joe biden and his son, sparking the inquiryyfor impeachmentt did i make a mistake . Phe grand scheme of things, yes. But ethical lapse . Absolutely not. Protests have erupted after five people were killed in violent ministrations. There is widespread nger overra change to the countrys constitution that would allow the president to run for a third term. Earlier, we saw down this many of the make up the majority of the population, but never have they lead this country. Many of the opposition people deepening Ethnic Division in these and the multiethnic country. To sit downt wants with the opposition and try too1 find a solution to this president ial elections are a year away, but there is no room being counted. Re despite a Corruption Scandal that has dented his popularity. Malcolm has the story. Seeking asiddnt is second term. He voted when the polls opened. Power for more than 40 years they decided to decide its destiny and it has never failed. This year did not fail. People votedf across the country. With the exception of this province. Some polling stations did not open. For hours. Up hundreds of people lined up, waiting to vote. Winner inounced the it took more than two weeks for reeults to be annnunced. Groups and opposition have complained about serious irregularities in this election. The Largest Opposition Party voted. In the 15 years civii war. Third time in august. L for the his supporters say they found people carrying papers. We would like him to stop his activities. And Rights Groups have raised concern about printed thousand ghost voters and violence during the campaign, including the killing of an observer by policeman. Tte leader of the smaller but growing Opposition Party voted in the port city, which was devastated by a cyclone. He also complained about violence in the campaign. Forces to notse intimidate. Counting the votes is expected to take days. Any delay will breed mistrust. Depends on people here seeing the election as credible. Peruvians are hoping elections in january will restore faith in their political system. Opposition of blocking corrrption investigations. They believe many lawmakers are linked to the brazilian scandal. Maria sanchez has more. Rocked thedal has area. Infrastructure contracts throughout latin america and return. Under investigation. One committed suicide and top politicians are in jail. This admitted investigations bb prosecutors and reporters exposed corruption. Lawmakers tried to stop the other investigation and other corruption probes. 6 c13 c1 they tried harassing us and , butattempted to sabotage by doing that, they discredited themselvess the disapproval by most peruvians intensified. Peruvians supported the decision. Peruvians say it was the most corrupt in the history of beirut. The daughter of a former taking control of her party. Trying to stop investigating corruption probes. Networks filled with businessmen to fill contracts by corrupting not only highprofile Public Servants but authorities all over the country. Deniesrmer congressman his party corrupted individuals. Of ccurse not. Never. We are looking to resolve the bottom line. It was a matter of judiciary. We had to protect the immunity and the press destroyed us. Obstruction of justice. Along with many other politicians involved in similar fores, she can run again legislative and president ial elections. The law allows them to campaign for elections. All 24 parties are preparing to campaign for januarys congressional election. They are hoping the next congress will be a less corrupt one. Mexican president hasan defended his strategy after a gunman killed the Police Officers innan ambush. Under increasing pressure to curb violence in mexico after a Record Number of murders last year. Previous administrations are said toobe blamed for the hong kongs chief executive will deliver her annual policies each , mapping out their plans for the year ahead. Protesters are still expected to targgt the event. Barricades surround government headquarters on the eve of carrie lams annual policy address. Hong kong remains a city under siege. Protests entering. A new law that would have alllwed criminals to be extradited to the mainland for trial. Demonstrations continue to wage. July was a turning point. What started as a peaceful rally ended with protesters storming the building. Two hours ago, they made the decision to storm into the policc resistance at the time. 3. 5 months later, the building is still under repair. Despite the storming of the the extradition bill. In august, they changed tactics. Forcing one of the worlds biggest airports to close. Expressis the airport that runs from the terminals. There is a real crush of people here now. A bill will be withdrawn. ttis movement has morphed into a bigger antigovernment october 1, as china celeeraaed its anniversary of the founding of the peoples republic of china, those in hong kong did their best. Beijingup of about 100 supporters gathered here with a this is one of several groups that have gone to several wwive the flag and sing the anthem. We have had petrol bombs where we are. No signs of abating. Something to curb social unrest. In november, more than 4 Million People will go to the polls and district elections. 6 c13 c1 a Record Number of voters have registered between 18 to 35 years old. A political awakening and the younger generations has innigorated the prodemocracy movement. The beijing cap may struggle too [birds chirping] [alararm clock blaring] [alarm fadades] man as soon as i start my sake productionon, i have toe here every single day. 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