Nato defense ministers meet in brussels to discuss russia and weapons shipments to ukraine. Ah, its great to have you with us. Im cyril danielle. This is al jazeera, alive from doha, also coming up hundreds of thousands made homeless, and at least 500 people are dead in nigeria is worst flooding in a decade. At teetering on the brink, the International Community insists government reform is the only way out of lebanons economic crisis. And wildlife experts warn about the widespread loss of biodiversity as a report reveals a steep decline and global animal populations. Ah, so today is the final day of nato meetings with defense ministers discussing how to best deal with moscow and increase arm shipments to ukraine. Secretary generally in stoughton berg pledged the alliances for support for ukraine, saying it will stand with the country as long as needed. We will a stand by ukraine for as long as it takes. We will step up our support and in particular we will provide a more air defense. So system, so to ukraine are also l. Com. Other very strong message from the National Community yesterday. The vote in the u. N. Was a clear condemnation of the illegal annexation of ukrainian territories. And the clear call on russia president putin, to reverse these decisions and to respect the territorial integrity of ukraine and germany sent the 1st or 4 promised air Defense Systems to keep on wednesday. It says, this is the most modern weapons system, it has in its possession and it will improve ukraines rate of shooting down russian cruise missiles. On the same day french president Emanuel Macklin promised to send an air Defense Systems and radars to help protect against drone attacks. While Natasha Butler joins me now from brussels. Natasha, it looks like ukraines demands or being partially met with more weapons on their way. Yes, thats right, britain and france, sir to nato Member States that say that they will send more and missile Defense Systems are to ukraine as well as other weapons and ammunition. And that as to the pledges were ready made by germany by the United States. And by the netherlands, weve also had a little earlier today, or nato defense ministers from 14 or Member States, including germany, a belgium and romania signing an agreement to jointly by a missile Defense Systems. At this stage, we dont know whether those would be for us to help her, their increase their domestic supplies. Because of course, as theyve been shipping off weapons to ukraine, some of their own or stocks are dwindling. Whether they would be a for direct use in ukraine, but never the less is really shows natos commitment to continue to support ukraine. Its something that weve heard over and again from the chief of nato, n. Stuart and bergs. Nato allies will be at with ukraine for as long as it takes nato. Defense ministers also will be talking about the alliances nuclear de terrance. Of course, they are monitoring very closely. Indeed those threats from moscow that something that the u. S. Defense secretary lloyd austin, talked about on the 1st day of this meeting, saying that those are threats were of course being taken very seriously being looked at every day, every day, every hour and nato defense ministers of told us at least to spokespersons, told us that there will be a nato exercises in terms of trying to look at how best to ensure the security and safety of their nato, of their Nuclear Deterrent at the united kingdom, the United States and france of course, are the 3 nate, the 3 Nuclear Power within the alliance and Natasha Butler reporting from brussels. Thank you very much. Meanwhile you in president Vladimir Zalinski has said that ukraine only has about 10 percent of what it actually needs for air defense is honda bill, hamid is in keith. So what were hearing Different Things from the nato meeting in brussels, where theyre saying yes, more weapons, the ukraine and from the ukrainian president says its still not enough. Well, air defense has always been top of the agenda, further ukrainian president , simply because russia does have superiority when it comes to air strikes. And it has shown that it can and it continues to be able to hit really the width and breath of ukraine from cities and sent in the central part like denise bra and the south legs aboriginal, all the way to the western border in levine. So that is certainly an issue that the ukranian president andy crenan military have. I mean they would have liked in a Perfect World to see this guys closed over ukraine. That is something that many people tell you about. Many people always ask when you come across. Theres a wise, International Community not willing to close disguise. So the 2nd best option is to have more air defense system. Just to give you an indication on monday when the capital here he was, hey, denise pro was head. Zachary joe has had this. The Southern City of nikolai and all those cities were heads. Well the government here says that they were more than 80 miss as that were fired at the entire of the ukraine in territory. And they managed to intercept about 40 of those. As you can imagine, the damage that would have been cured if all of those missiles had really landed and struck this country. So that is an issue. And i mean, if you look at whats happening on the ground, the Russian Military at the moment is in its words regrouping. It has lost a lot of territory. What is in the north east of the country, whether its in the den, yes, collegian watch it, whether its in a sudden region of have. So its waiting for these mom, new mobilized troops to ship to be trained and to show up to the front line and to give them all the equipment they need. So in the meantime, airstrikes is good, are going to continue, because thats the one thing that russia could do at the moment, inflicting damage on ukraine. So hard a thank you. Thats really good perspective. Only about half of the russian missiles that were fired earlier this week. At ukraine actually hit on the bill hamid and keith. Thank you very much. And ukraine says its re taken 5 more settlements. Cindy hassan region as its Army Continues its advance in the south. This video was posted on facebook showing soldiers raising the National Flag and celebrating the recapture of arc and hel, hska. A russian president Vladimir Putin for his part has met guitars, emir, shake them in, been ha model tani. The leaders are attending a regional summit in catholic san hootons, also expected the whole thought with russia. Ty berto on earlier, putin spoke about rising prices and the growing role of Asian Countries in Global Politics. Well, the big cities are some, it needs to resolve various problems. In particular, the increased volatility of orange energy, food, fertilizer prices, prices for Raw Materials and other significant goods. Todays meeting is taking place or made serious changes in Global Politics and economy. The world is becoming multi polar asia plays a Prominent Key role in this. I more than 500 people have died in nigeria is worse floods in a decade. Unusually heavy rains lead to the destructions of tens of thousands of homes. The government starting ariel assessments of one of the worst areas in a number of states. Thousands of people are trapped in remote communities. And at least 1400000 are displaced. Ahmed addresses in alca, in the an amber state, the worst area of nigeria. And he tells most more about the impact of these devastating floods. The assessment is the way as we speak, but what weve so over the past few days and see week across nigeria is struggling hundreds of thousands of factors, a farmland completely destroyed thousands of villages and communities still under water. Thousands of people still cut off because of the flood. Busy which is coming into or caught yesterday, it was shocking picture below community submerged people, trying to rescue what they can. And many people uncertain whether or not helpful reach them. Us authorities are saying that they are trying to assess the situation from the f. Now people here, number of state affected by this disaster have been waiting for help for more than a week. Now, i remember that the boat just killed at least 75 people up. Many people are still, im accounting quite simply because the water level is still very high and dangerous for people or you might just walk us Rochester Community or even try to resume recovery work. So people on such an exactly whats the scope of this thing, but i can tell you that its a devastating disaster, but many puzzles and i get a new report from the World Wildlife fund says animal populations around the world have declined sharply in the past 5 decades it says, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have seen a 69 percent drop since 1970 populations. Ne bio diverse regions of latin america and the caribbean declined by staggering 94 percent over the same period. Its under a ramp, se reports from chin garza National Park in columbia. These are dark times for wildlife around the world. The w. W. F latest living planet report says wild animal populations are in sharp decline, and that nowhere is the last or concerning them in latin american, the caribbean, were monitored populations of mammals, birds. Im fabians. Reptiles and fish have declined by 94 percent since 970 this in one of the most bio diverse regions of the world. The groceries in the region are changing very rapidly. And unless we do something quickly, we can face a catastrophe. Humans are mostly to blame since 1970. The region has seen dramatic habit at last, due mainly to agricultural expansion. The for a station in the amazon to make space for cattle ranching, straightening the entire worlds climate. Even here high in the indian mountains, the expansion of the agricultural frontier has greatly impacted the environment. The pedro in onion feels dot the landscape well over 3000 meters of elevation, endangering animals like the spectacle. Bear with their silver lining. Juggled with dana, this is the player with the anna locally known as cardon, is the and the embarrass main source of food restoration efforts like this. When in columbus ching, as a park aim to replace damaged environments, but the, the park has prioritize areas that before becoming protected were heavily altered by agriculture and cattle. And that hadnt been able to recover a learn. Were slowly recovering them now with native plants. Similar programs elsewhere of proven successful helping restore once threatened species like guerrillas in africa and brazil. Dollar turtle. It is important to understand bear. Youve been all the years. Ive sold it and that and the stakes are so high. Ah, we believe that we still have time to make this change. World leaders are due to meet at the 15th convention of biological diversity, december. And once in a decade, Opportunity Experts say to implement those changes before its too late. Allison ramp yet the al jazeera chin, gaza columbia is still ahead on al jazeera american conspiracy theorist alex jones is told to pay up to the tune of a 1000000000. 00 and we meet the member of the American Team playing in co torres street child world. Come, stay with us. Ah, al, i was seen some rudy heavy rainfall recently across northern parts of the philippines. Sir. Areas of low pressure rattling through here and here was single 92. 00 millimeters afraid in 24 hours. Lot of wet weather. Theyre coming into central parts of vietnam over the next couple of days. Thats that system just pushing into were vietnam easing into southern past cambodia as we go through friday. The next system will make some more wet weather fay, more wet weather into a good part of the old and philippines as it goes free friday. Good scattering a showers right across sir. Se, asia, malaysia, indonesia seeing some live the showers as we go on through the next couple of days. And it really is a repeat performance as we go one through sat day repeat performance of some very heavy rain coming into eastern parts of australia recently. Right down into tasmania, look about 185 millimeters of rain here in 24 hours. It has caused flash flooding impasse, swollen rivers, many evacuation. Not just for tasmania. Also pushing across intricate parts of victoria. Still in areas of new south wales. What a 2 spots in tasmania could see as much as 300 millimeters of rain in a couple of days. This airflow prussia continues to feed that wet weather, him across the southeast of oz, slowly making his way. But clearing by saturday. Ah, the coin is an International Electronic crypto currency used across the globe is the best part is exist on the planet. But few know how its made. Its role in the criminal underworld. Its rise to legal tender. Its implications for the Global Financial system and the devastating Carbon Footprint it leaves behind its Energy Consumption is 30 massive step backward. People in power investigates crypto on al jazeera. Oh i see. You are watching elses the are, are headlines. This hour is the final day of nathan meetings with defense ministers discussing how to deal with moscow and better arm ukraine. Germany sent the 1st of 4 promised air Defense Systems to key on wednesday. The russian president Vladimir Putin, his arrive in catholic span for a meeting with regional leaders. He said to meet the turkish leader and the americans hard to discuss the war in ukraine. More than 500 people have died in nigeria is worst was in a decade. The government is conducting operations to rescue thousands of stranded people out the flood bluff rhodes and destroyed villages. Lebanons economic collapse is accelerating in the absence of a government recovery plan, the International Community has made clear the only way out of the crisis is through a deal with the International Monetary fund. But as they know how to report politicians have made a few steps towards the kind of government reforms that would unlock that feel. Level homes, economic crisis is heading into its 4th year. The state is nearly bankrupt. It cant buy fuel for electricity infrastructure. Its falling apart while institutions struggle to afford basic operating costs. Theres a desperate need for hard currency. The International Community made clear any funding will only come from the International Monetary fund. That means reforming a dysfunctional system blamed on decades of the management and corruption. But there hasnt been political, will the ruling elite doesnt toronto, and these reforms because it couldnt undermine the structure of their power at has been going on for 30 years now. The countrys leaders have refused to open the books at the central bank. They fail to pass laws to investigate all financial crimes and stop billions of dollars being transferred abroad. Instead, the shared interests of the political and financial elite have lead to bank customers, suffering losses and being denied access to their savings. Any Financial Program between the i m, f and lebanon would involve passing structural reforms, and Anti Corruption measures to improve governance thats likely to hurt the interests of politicians accused of using the states for the interest of themselves and their associates. This was once a middle income country, but the local currency has lost value and its financial losses are estimated to amount to 72000000000. 00. That is 4 times the size of the economy. Officials say they remain committed to the path laid out by the i m f. But theres still no consensus on a recovery plan. Major reform normally economy can was, can go on with any on normal circumstances 11 and we need stability on political level all the while one of the worlds worst meltdowns deepens by the day then the elders ita bailed. Israeli forces of arrested 25. 00 palestinians during raids in different parts of the occupied west bank and 24 hours the palestinian prisoners clubs as most of the detainees are from the occupied East Jerusalem area and its suburbs. There are also reports of confrontations between palestinians and is really forces at the show foot refugee camp, which has been blockaded since saturday. All right, there has been an attack in the capital of iraq. Its reported that a number of rockets have hit the green zone in baghdad. Thats according to eye witnesses and parliament sources. Lets go straight to my Hood Abdullah head. He has more from baghdad, mahmoud. First of all, let me just establish that you can hear me and the communications are actually working mahard, can you hear us out . I can hear you very well. All right, so look, theres obviously very important context to these attacks, which is that today parliament was in session to attempt to elect yet again, a president of iraq. What can you tell us about the attacks . Lets start there at the south. Well 1st of all, according to the media cell, that is a pro government to information page posted that 9 catch. You shall rockets landed in and around the heavily fortified green zone. Enduring a number of security individuals as well as civilians. Thats according to the security media. So as you know, this has just happened as the parliament is trying to hold a session today to elect a new president of the republic. We understand that met at some parliamentary blocks on top of them. The block affiliated to that she at influential leader looked up a souther their be cutting todays session. And also as you know, thats it. Thats not the 1st time the green zone is targeted to bucket you shot rockets as the parliament is trying to hold a session. Also, a week ago when the parliament was trying to elect the 1st deputy of the speaker of the parliament to replace that, that quitted along with the se, slow makers in june. A bar. Weve lost a sound there. Well, electing a president in iraq would be the 1st step towards putting the political system there back on track. Well go back to my hood when we get their connection back up. The Fatal Shooting of a black man in london last month lead to large protests and calls for police reform. Chris kaba, was killed by an officer at close range investigation is underway. But trust in londons police is at an all time low. As neve barker reports from london, a makeshift shrine at the sight of 24 year old chris cabbage killing, in a case that gripped the british capital. He died from a single shot to the head by a Police Marksman through a car window at close range. The wrapper and construction worker was unarmed and weeks away from becoming a father. Police say the car was linked to firearms offences, but they werent given campus name because the car didnt belong to him. The kidding spunk to desperate search for answers from campus family. The cause for criminal charges against the officer who pulled the trigger. That officer has been suspended while the independent office for Police Conduct carries out a homicide investigation. How can a young man sit in a car on, on the shore, in their head by police while the independent investigation into what happened on this london street continues the killing of chris cabra, his re open questions of police competence, and even allegations of institutional racism. And for others who have lost their loved ones as a result of Police Action cameras, death is reopened. Old wounds. Marcy rigs, brother, shaun escaped sir phrenic, died after being restrained in police custody. He was arrested for the theft of a passport, which was actually his own, and had g. Louis, whose 23 year old son shanie died when he was held down by 11 Police Officers. While he was a patient in a Mental Health hospital and anna, so santa fe mother of 17 year old jack, he drowned after being chased into a river by police. Yes, the young men have one common thread, none willing to crime. Who were ethnic minorities all desperately in need of help . My generation, the older retired and were exhausted. The problem is theyre doing it to our youth. And so we are double traumatized. Why cant the government see this . Where is the humanity . If all Police Officers had guns, it would be like america because theyd shoot 1st and think after, well, it whether if they think, you know, but they shoot 1st is quite disturbing. They are there to protect themselves. They closed their ranks. They act with impunity. I dont trust them at all. The my police and the National Police chiefs counsel declined to speech wells on camera. The man police issuing this statement saying we continue to fully support the independent office for Police Conduct investigation. As they work to establish the facts and try to answer the many questions, mister cabbage, family and others have around his tragic death. It could be 9 months for investigators to come back with their findings in that time distrust and the police amongst the cities blank communities deepens. While cabbage family, who view the police body come footage of the killing, continue to demand justice. The park al jazeera london, a jury in the u. S. Has ordered right wing conspiracy theorist alex jones to pay nearly a 1000000000. 00 in damages for his false claim. That the 20202012 Sandy Hook School shooting with a hoax. The money of compensation for the relatives of the 26 victims in an f. B i. Officer who was called to the scene, kaliko hain reports late in the jury, please listen to your verdict as it has been recorded. They have been through so much the emotions of this moment clear in the court room. The man who publicly denied their children were slaughtered in their classroom, who called them actors, and unleashed his followers to harass them with death threats. That man, alex jones will pay for what he did. Estimation land or damages asked the future 25000000. 00 be a multiple distress damages, past and future. 32000000, 600000 jones is already facing one judgment for 45000000. 00 for this conduct. But this was by far the biggest penalty, 965000000. 00 to the families of h. Students and staff that were killed in their sandy hook classroom. And in f b i agent who was also targeted by jones. All i can really say is that i just felt that what we were able to accomplish was just simply tell the truth. It shouldnt be that hard. It shouldnt be the very clear during the trial. Jones didnt held this case, telling the family hes done apologizing, something he defended outside of court. Ive apologized for past things. I said the hurtful feelings, but i wasnt the 1st person to question. And i apologize, years ago, its estimated that jones in his companies are worth between 135. 00 and 270000000. 00. He is trying to shield his assets by declaring bankruptcy. But thats not always guaranteed to work still and will say this could make future conspiracy theorists think before attacking victims of her risk crimes. Again, these families last young children, 6 and 7 years old, 6 teachers also died that day. Jones was in court that back on the airwaves using this trial to raise money. Not for those, he hurt double, but for himself, were not scared. And were not going away. And were not going to stop. And literally for hundreds of thousands of dollars, i can keep them in court for years. I can appeal this stuff. We can stand up against this travesty against the billions of dollars they want. Its a joke. So please go to info or store dot com unrepentant. Still, but now potentially eventually he might pay a very steep price. Patty gall haine al jazeera washington. The st child world cup is taking place in guitar with teams from 24 countries. This is a way to help vulnerable young people from around the globe through sports. The us team is made up of children from families of immigrants and migrant workers. One of the team members tells us in her own words of her pride representing the us. Im eileen lopez and im from new york city. Im a soccer player. Participating in the tree child was competing for us to mentally school. My parents. They migrated to the state and country from mexico. My job as a child of immigrant, its always very difficult because people see you differently and you dont know people see you as a threat sometimes to because they think that you want to take things that are there. I played the fan center back right back left by when you say yes, my code, they gave me the opportunity to be part of the competition. I didnt know for sure that i was going to be going and at this event they, they announce that. And i was very shocked because i was not aware im very excited to be part of is so high. What it define will be going against seems like brazil, columbia, bolivia, mexico, very nervous about bizarre because i feel like they have soccer in their blood. So i think this competition will be a learning experience and very good, comfortable friends to help us. But our game or level our game of i am very sorry. I wasnt going to stay longer at least experience one of the games. Im so that we watching everyone was up game. All my teammates are i think all of us are Mexican American or at least have hispanic background. I feel like everyone in the other countries are expecting you know, americans actual like americans, born in america, the parents of america were going with parents immigrant parents make them proud and show them what we can do. All right, just before we wrap up this show, we have a winner, a competition to crown, the fastest beer and alaska park has ended and he weighs 635 kilos. His nickname you ask, bear force one. He got the most votes beating his nearest challenger by more than 10000, but i will have, you know, that north american brown