Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops
5/3/202628 min
President Trump is criticised by senior figures in his own Republican Party, as he doubles down on a plan to pull out more than 5000 US troops from Germany. What will a withdrawal mean for global security? Also: Britain's Prime Minister suggests banning some pro-Palestinian protests; JNIM militants launch a large-scale operation in Mali; we meet a former Russian soldier who's fled the fighting in Ukraine; FIFA allows female Afghan footballers to play in international competitions; and the Paralympic gold medalist, Alex Zanardi, dies.
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First 90 secondsCharlotte Gallagher· Host0:00
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. [upbeat music] I'm Charlotte Gallagher, and in the early hours of Sunday, the 3rd of May, these are our main stories. Senior US Republicans and German politicians express concern after President Trump says he will withdraw more than 5,000 American troops from Germany. And controversy in the UK as some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London. Also in this podcast, the growing influence of the Al-Qaeda-linked group behind the current unrest in Mali, and a glimmer of hope for female Afghan footballers whose dreams of sporting careers have been hit by the Taliban.
Speaker 10:47
It was really big news for us, uh, not only for Afghan team, for all the girls. That means we can still hope we can play in international tournament.
Charlotte Gallagher· Host0:58
Donald Trump has doubled down on his plan to withdraw US troops from Germany, despite criticism by senior figures in his own party. The president said the number of soldiers will be cut way down, a lot further than the 5,000 initially announced. He gave no further details. NATO is seeking clarification from Washington. But in a statement, top Republicans have warned a withdrawal sends the wrong signal to Russia's Vladimir Putin.