Feel museum which was originally founded as a cathedral is converted back into a mosque however turkeys move triggers anger especially from abroad. Broadcasting live from our studios in moscow this is our to International Im sean thomas certainly glad to have you with us art aside from the impact on health and leaving millions jobless the crown a virus is also threatening to leave people hungry as well a new report by oxfam warns that covert 19 is triggering a food crisis that could potentially double the number who die from hunger each year but if you trust the head of humanitarian policy for Oxfam International he says its even affecting developed countries as well. Whats really worrying in this report is were seeing new sentence under developing in an otherwise middle income in developed countries some of the countries we do look at and the reports include India South Africa brazil these countries where there recently developed economies and yeah impact that were seeing from corona virus is going to have dire consequences on the most Vulnerable People in those societies and say going to happen i mean this this poor people in every country and the same impacts are going to slow down so what were seeing from coronavirus is that both it makes its more sort of vulnerable for poor people but it also makes them more vulnerable to the economic side as well and thats going to be across the world 8 of the biggest food and drink manufacturers have paid off over 18000000000. 00 to their shareholders now looking back to what we were speaking about in humanitarian aid the global humanitarian appeal is just over 7000000000. 00 so clearly theres something wrong in all sorts of the money is flowing to the Big Companies and its really not getting down to the people that need it. The World Food Program estimates the number of suffering from crisis level hunger will double by the end of the year reaching 270000000 people and oxfam says 12000 a day could die from starvation if nothing is done of the worst hit countries are already deemed unstable before the pandemic nations such as yemen or afghanistan where many citizens had already been suffering from hunger for years they will see the numbers at risk of risk rise and some middle income and the developed countries such as brazil and india are also on the danger list if you trust god again insists that there are measures to minimize covens effect on hunger but governments need to act fast for the time being there are 3 things we need to do so firstly we urgently need to increase humanitarian aid and at the moment the United Nations has put out an appeal for about 7000000000 dollars and thats only been 24 percent funded so were not getting nearly enough money for the humanitarian aid that we meet at the 2nd thing that we can do. It is looking into issues like canceling debts if we cancel d the debt of some developing countries we estimate that could free up up to a trillion dollars for those countries to be using to help those people and that can pay for things like food they can pay for Social Security social protection it can pay for things like health so sharing up the debts could make a huge difference and thats just a matter of wealthy nations really giving up some of the debt owed to them by other countries and the 3rd thing that we need to do and in and this is a long term change is we need to change our food system works we need to build a more fair more robust a more equal food system food system thats a bit of that stable to deal with Climate Change thats able to respond to shocks out is able to be sustainable and to support that the small scale farmers and small produces rather than just putting money into Big Companies if the 2nd wave does come we know the people who are going to be the most trouble for that and if there are restrictions put in place by governments to take that to address that 2nd wave those restrictions have to be has to be able to case thats the needs of the poorest people so we need to make sure that the food systems are there to get food where its needed to make sure that people have the resources to buy it that actually. The u. K. Government is allowing british citizens to travel to 59 countries without having to quarantine upon return it comes as life has been slowly returning to normal in the u. K. In the past few weeks with many bars restaurants and public spaces gradually reopening. As of this weekend artists musicians and dancers can stop performing life outside so out. We also have the resumption of recreational sport followed later by the reopening about gyms swimming pools and Leisure Centers however despite this positive attitude towards easing coronavirus measures and reopening borders the u. K. Has one of the highest death rates in the world followed by spain italy the us and then france and while the governments announcement will allow british tourists to visit many European Countries it seems they may not get the warmest of welcomes and recent poll reveals that many europeans are not thrilled at the prospect of taking in british travellers without the self isolating people we spoke to had mixed feelings. In our nature to welcome people and they would also give us a big economic. In my opinion all tourists who come to italy will be well received so i think they will be regarded as. First of all we need to make sure that they do not have the virus that they have had the tests until ok and then then they have the right to enjoy themselves. I think its better if that body stays at home not just the british right now everybody should stay at home i think thats the most reasonable. Doesnt need to be checked but i dont see any reason to stop them from coming theyre still part of europe is now that. Long as they respect social distancing the wording of mosques it favors the development of tourism. With coronavirus restrictions lifting around the world fears are growing about a potential 2nd wave and in the u. K. There is concern a lack of personal protective equipment could be an issue all over again shaddy edwards daschle as more. As a u. K. R. Knocks the lock down it seems many are bracing for a 2nd wave of the corona virus but also a 2nd wave of a shortage of p p its not new news the us throughout the entire pandemic has stopped on the front line really struggle to get hold of protective gear to adequately safeguard against the virus for months on and it seems like the look down lessons havent been learned over the Department Says it is committed to building the stocks to meet longer term demand we are not convinced that it is treating the market with sufficient urgency or that. The government is adamant that the stock of p. P. Has never run out on a National Level but with demand increased by 20000 percent those on the front line would beg to differ in fact 50 percent of and it starts so there was not enough p. P. And although data on its usage is hard to get hold of a survey of nurses and carers found that nearly 90 percent were worried about catching the virus at work while the government stresses that the main challenge it faced was getting the right p. P. To the right place at the right time initially masks were issued and then the statement was made that actually we have tested. And these masks are ok having said that they now say we need to improve this mask so theres a lot of loss of freight and you need to answer this but rather than to say the market has now been resolved with demand spiralling to u. K. Hard to look further afield and source p. P. P. On International Markets but that came with its own set of problems a plane from turkey landed at the peak of the pandemic in april carrying a batch of 400000 much needed p. P. Counts upon arrival it emerged that the equipment didnt meet british Safety Standards in a very embarrassing blunder for the government though the u. K. Is able to produce a fair share of its own people theres no imminent guarantee that it wont need to source from abroad again with experts in the field saying that the quality is the key component of effectiveness in print. Virus perhaps the government should try before you buy theyve been dealing with the shortages by revising their counting tactics why not double the numbers instead of counting each pair of gloves as one why not count each club individually and hey presto youve doubled your stock without even lifting a finger this catalogue of errors certainly werent an inquiry surely to get it right the 2nd time around if theres a 2nd time around that is but in line with most of the governments coronavirus responses they say its too soon i didnt consider the moment. Is a good use of official talk earlier this week the chancellor announced a 15000000000 pounds boost to p p but will it be a case of too little too late especially as some of those in government say were only halfway through this pandemic charge added. Turkeys a landmark Sophia Museum which through its long history has also been a cathedral and a mosque has been converted back into a place for muslim prayers. Change i mean like hold of the mosques the doors of the hagia sophia will be open to all locals all foreigners muslims and muslims. Humanitys common legacy will continue to embrace everyone with its new status and a more sincere and more unique way by finalizing preparations quickly we plan to open hagia sophia for worship on friday july 24th 2020 with friday prayers since worshipers have to wait another 2 weeks for the sophia to reopen for prayers this friday saw them gathering outside the newly reconverted mosque the president s announcement comes shortly after turkeys high court a null day 934 decision to turn it into a museum local journalist erin has more. Turkeys councils reach. No 1930 or Ministers Council decision that turned i spoke you must museum so this decision being an old soapy museum has now been reverted back to a mosque now what will change with. Looking forward well the main thing thats going to change is now i assume it will be open for islamic worship now there are many very important christian i. Pressed goes inside islamic laws that worship did not take place in the presence of icons but turkish government is planning on using light Mapping Technology to provide an artificial barrier blocking these icons from the view of worshippers during prayer hours so the mosque will still be open for tourism but also during prayer hours for worshippers that want to come here as well many turkish officials see the decision to turn. Back into a mosque messick issue but there has been a lot of International Criticism the United States views a change in the stages of the hagia sophia and diminishing the legacy of this room. Markable building and its on supposed to been a day so rare in the modern world to serve humanity as a much needed bridge between those of differing faith traditions and cultures he disco deeply regrets the decision of the turkish will so it tastes made without prior discussion and calls for the universal failed to more World Heritage to be preserved the ruling by the Turkish Council of states to overturn what a modern take decisions and present a wise decision to place the monument under the management of the religious Affairs Presidency is regrettable the decision which came as a result of the post coelus president other one is no composite similar. Is the unique value and ecumenical nature of the monument circus president ial spokesman it right owns giving it sure and says that there is going to try to are to make sure that the religious identity and the historical significance of this beautiful minute it is preserved all of our major mosques such as the blue mosque for t. V. And silly money in mosques they are open to both visitors and worshippers opening up to worship doesnt keep local or Foreign Tourists from visiting the site so a loss from the worlds heritage is not in question. Is actually a very old structure dating back to the 6th century when the emperor justinian. Help construct this very important character its served at the church for the record the docks they keep it in the empire and its actually a very important symbol to the Greek Orthodox religion. Consider what the vatican is the roman catholics the i. S. O. The Greek Orthodox. When we look at the reactions coming domestic we regarding the decision to revert sophia back into a mosque we see members of the ruling party very very happy tweets from the turkish president weve seen tweets from the finance minister the president S Communications director as well expressing pleasure weve seen the opposition take a very wide stance many positive reactions coming out of the muslim world and they are celebrating this decision that. Is once again open or ship and former ambassador told us he believes turkey. Tensions between religions. And spain the Donkey Initiative what were learning since the days nation it was an initiative that was started about 10 or 15 years ago which had as objective to stall the one who makes we can it be and. I dont think it has been successful what it is a shame that turkey and see who found literally it new should it be taking such a mission we are going to have tensions between will. Be and they slam the world and this is something that. I think when you cant beat your butt little males had mention in his 1st reaction. To the possibility. Yes oh yeah becoming a monster. Meanwhile in berlin may push to change the supposedly racist name of a metro station ends up raising eyebrows as the new suggestion by transport authorities proves controversial as well well have more on that story and much more after a short break this is r. T. International. Off no t. V. No crowd. No shots. Actually felt. Well and strong no as to. Which your thirst for action. Young people for a while you know its up to them to make it in their own image and out of millennialism. Jancee im a boomer you know i already had the plug for your 50 Year Experience in the United States post world war 2 coast landing the stock markets never had to work they my life because of that and you know so its up to them to decide whats great make it great and good luck with the. Welcome back this is our t. International now donald trump is facing a backlash after granting clemency to his former aide roger stone it comes hours after the Appeals Court refused to delay the start of stones 40 month sentence which he was given for lying to congress during the russia collusion probe parties killam up and comment. The decision from the white house comes just 4 days before roger stone was expected to present himself at federal prison and start serving his sentence of 40 months in prison after being convicted of obstruction of justice now the white house presented a lengthy report just scribing roger stone as essentially a political operative briefly worked with the Trump Campaign in 2016 and became a victim of the russian collusion hoax the white house to question the partiality of the decision and sentence which roger stone faced mr stone was challenged by the same prosecutors from the miller investigation toast with finding evidence of collusion with russia because no such evidence exists they could not charge him for any collusion related crime instead they charged him for his conduct during their investigation. Is that if the special counsel had not been pursuing an absolutely baseless invest. Asian mr stone would not be facing time in prison now according to the white house report bob mullers prosecutors charged roger stone simply with process crimes that were quote soley from their own improper investigation and the white house went on to say that the prosecutors quote took pains to make a public and shameful spectacle of his arrest they tipped off c. N. N. Allowing his arrest to be filmed on Live Television now at this point weve got democrats speaking up and saying that donald trump is essentially abusing the rule of law and legal processes in the United States essentially from the president saying if you lie for me you cover up for me i will reward you on the other hand if you are a rat as you cooperate then like a mafia boss i will come after you Richard Nixon at the height of watergate never pardoned or commuted the sentences of any of the people involved in watergate i have no doubt donald trump is going to pardon himself he is going to pardon evolved to trump he is going to pardon gerald cushion or the charges on which roger stone was convicted flowed from the special counsel Robert Muller investigation into allegations that trump colluded with russia during the 2016 elections now no evidence of trump russia collusion was ever discovered but a number of individuals associated with the Trump Campaign which charged with process crimes as well as unrelated charges now roger stone admitted that during the 2016 elections he did indeed promote the wiki leaks emails and the emails that were provided to wiki leaks from Clinton Campaign manager john podesta however he says he had no prior knowledge of any emails that we do it was going to publish and he certainly was not involved in any hacking or data dumping or anything to that effect if founder of the news side 21st century wired Patrick Ellington believes the claims against stone are questionable. To say that roger stone. Committed a crime is to say that it would be the same as saying covering up about about an alien abductee about being abducted by aliens basically how can you lie about something that didnt exist even after a lie has been completely disproven like russia gate total collapse of the mother of korea even