the united states has been trying to get add victor boot and have him extradited to the united states for quite some time in fact since two thousand and eight in march when he was arrested in a hotel in bangkok and in fact in august august twentieth of this year the high court in thailand said that it was possible for boot to be extradited so it looked like everything was set for the united states if convicted in the states on the charges that he was indicted for victor boot would be receiving life imprisonment however has a back up plan because this is an international crime and international courts are where have you is kind of a political chess game as a backup plan just in case the high court did not rule in the united states favor the u.s. filed extra charges and it's those extra charges that are hampering of things at this moment in time because the high court ruled that victor boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be dropped becaus

boot is stuck in the middle of that if victor boot is extradited to america who knows if he'll get a fair trial if he's next day to america and stands trial in america itself i think then. everything will be in public but probably what might happen is that they would like to extradite him but not have him face trial in america but being in a prison another country. as they have done with other people so that we don't know the american people don't really know what's going on. brazil's presidential elections are going to a second round runoff after the main competitors failed to secure enough votes for it out white and right when this comes despite a push by the popular outgoing president lula da silva to line up his chief of staff as a successor dilma rousseff fell just short of the fifty percent threshold that would have made her brazil's first female president her popularity is based on the promise to continue with the policies that have made brazil one of the world's biggest and fastest growing economies have to face opposition leader jose serra at the end of october ortiz laura l

request to drop fresh charges against alleged russian arms smuggler victor boot. brazil faces a second round of voting in its presidential elections after the front runners failed to secure fifty percent of the vote. president because interest not only go beyond diplomatic sent. to d.c. . on his video blog president dmitry medvedev accuses his belorussian counterpart alexander lukashenko of anti russian rhetoric despite this he remains positive that those ties between the countries will prevail. plus the u.k. becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the news influence that's according to the freedom zone the largest event on the fringe of the conservative party conference. two am in moscow i match reza good to be with you here on r.t. our top story judges in thailand will decide on tuesday whether alleged russian arms dealer viktor boot should answer the secret to a second rather set of charges a court earlier rejected a request to have been dropped denting u.s. plans to have him extradited on terror related charges artie's sean thomas has been following developmen

boot is stuck in the middle of that if victor boot is extradited to america who knows if you'll get a fair trial if he's next day to america and stands trial in america itself i think then. everything will be in public but probably what might happen is that they would like to extradite him but not have him face trial in america but to be in a prison in another country. as they have done with other people so that we don't know the american people don't really know what's going on. well top stories tonight brazilians having trouble choosing their next leader despite a push by the outgoing president to line up his successor. fell just short of becoming the country's first female president and the first round she became favorite on the promise that she will keep her previous sessions policies the outgoing president known as lula is widely acclaimed for being the man who made brazil one of the world's biggest and fastest growing economies but they will have to face opposition leader just to keep the legacy alive as laura listed reports from sub palos us. on the streets of brazil after ei

boot is stuck in the middle of it if victor boot is extradited to america who knows if you'll get a fair trial if he's next great to america and stands trial in america itself i think then. everything will be in public but probably what might happen is that they would like to extradite him but not have them face trial in america but to be in a prison in another country. as they have done with other people so that we don't know the american people don't really know what's going on. goodman talking to them questions politicians don't like to answer being raised on the sidelines of a conference of the u.k. coalition governments leading party the conservatives the freedoms he's anxious over the erosion of civil liberties in the country as well as what it sees as the domination of britain by the e.u. lauren that's in birmingham with a conference is being held. it's hard to imagine a better time. on the fringes of the conservative party conference say this is merely a coincidence really but these people are gathered as we see rising on rested after a summer of relative calm last week we s

boot is stuck in the middle of that if victor boot is extradited to america who knows if you'll get a fair trial if he's next great to america and stands trial in america itself i think then. everything will be in public but probably what might happen is that they would like to extradite him but not have them face trial in america but be in a prison another country. as they have done with other people so that we don't know the american people don't really know what's going on. brazilians having trouble choosing the next leader despite a push by the outgoing president a lot of his success bill motorists fell just short of becoming the country's first female president in the first round she became favorites on the promise that she'll keep to have previous s's policies the outgoing president known as lou there is widely acclaimed for being the man who made brazil one of the world's biggest and fastest growing economies but tomorrow self will have to face opposition leader justin set to keep the legacy going off these lower list of reports tonight from sao paulo. on the streets of brazi

the united states has been trying to get add victor boot and have him extradited to the united states for quite some time in fact since two thousand and eight in march when he was arrested in a hotel in bangkok and in fact in august august twentieth of this year the high court in thailand said that it was possible for boot to be extradited and so it looked like everything was set for the united states if convicted in those states on the charges that he was indicted for victor boot would be receiving a life imprisonment however has a back up plan because this is an international crime and international courts are where have you is kind of a political chess game as a backup plan just in case the high court did not rule in the united states favor us filed extra charges and it's those extra charges that are hampering the things at this moment in time because the high court ruled that a victor boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be dropped b

the thai government to discuss the fate of alleged russian arms smuggler victor boot who's facing extradition to the u.s. . we can't allow ourselves to be out communicated by our enemies the vanguard of u.s. international broadcasting calls for more cash to battle rising media voices from around the world. and as the u.s. demands of greater data sharing the calls for but privacy under the pretense of fighting terror. six am in moscow i match reza good to be with you here on r t our top story thailand says it's moving closer to a decision on whether alleged russian gun smuggler victor boot should be extradited to the u.s. the country's prime minister said they had over a period it could last more than three months if it's deemed necessary who will stay in a thai jail until his legal team appeals the latest verdict thomas has been following developments. victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to sear gabled victor's brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just up to her first course he had the drive in quite

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself song call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to sear gay people victors brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just set up the course he had the drive in quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business that's why it was great working with him. the boot was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite ever since he claims innocent he's. can has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping that his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him which was pissed little leaper making a monster out of him and if you think about it the dictator has been totally business for over ten years what sort of secret information can he possibly not resist but he has not been out of the country and he hasn't any artist nor do most of the last ten years when you he was out of the business he couldn't work anymore b

the united states has been trying to get add victor boot and have him extradited to the united states for quite some time in fact since two thousand and eight in march when he was arrested in a hotel in bangkok and in fact in august august twentieth of this year the high court in thailand said that it was possible for boot to be extradited and so it looked like everything was set for the united states if convicted in those states on the charges that he was indicted for victor boot would be receiving a life imprisonment however has a back up plan because this is an international crime an international courts are where have you is kind of a political chess game as a backup plan just in case the high court did not rule in the united states favor us filed extra charges and it's those extra charges that are hampering the things at this moment in time because the high court ruled that a victor boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be dropped be

the family of the alleged russian illegal arms dealer victor boot fears for his life if he's expected to be u.s. after a thai court dismisses fresh charges brought by washington who could face life in prison if convicted in the u.s. . the u.k. ministry of defense under fire for team leader leading reppert records of its campaign in afghanistan making it almost impossible to investigate cases of misconduct by soldiers modi claims it's standard practice to delete some documents after deployment. and an advertising campaign backfires badly on eco campaigners trying to cut carbon emissions major backers have now pulled their support and expressed disappointment over the violent that. ilona shows up next in this time we take a look at fox news network and ask why they run what appear to be fear mongering reports stay with us for the alone issue. villota show where we get the real headlines with none of the mercy or can live out of washington d.c. now today we are calling out fox news they aren't if they aren't instilling fear about islam or black panthers and they're talking about victor b

and russian victor boot finds us attempts to get him extradited from thailand his lawyers plan to appeal any court decision that would see him shipped out also. we can't allow ourselves to be out communicated by our enemy a major us media boss sounds the along over international broadcasters saying they're beating america's mainstream in the battle for the hearts and minds of the world. fresh u.s. demands for data sharing critics say america is imposing on personal privacy under the pretense of fighting terrorism. well it's now five pm here in moscow you are with auti welcome to the program thailand says it's moving closer to a decision on whether alleged russian. boot should be extradited to the u.s. the country's prime minister said the handover period could last more than three months if it's deemed necessary it will remain in a thai jail until his legal team appeals the latest verdict we had all of us to use a bangkok a bureau chief you have going to be lengthy is in thailand following these developments . as a thai court ruling clears the way for victor boots possible extradition to

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to sear gabled victor's brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just a pitiful for course he had the drive in quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business that's why it was great working with him. who was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand the during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite ever since he claims he's innocent and has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping that his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him which was just a little blip or making a monster out of him and if you think about it a dictator has been out of the business for over ten years let's sort of secret information can he possibly not possess but he has not been out of the country and he hasn't talked to any artist charges for the last ten years he was out of the business he couldn't work anymore b

life on the line the family of victor boot the alleged russian arms dealer currently in jail in thailand fear he may be forced into confessing if taken into u.s. custody. and to the austerity protest in the gulf europe people in the uighurs seem to be taking their hardships less seriously we look at why. and a garbage goal or moscow's landfills are turning into mounds and trash city authorities been there recycling plans for the russian capital. i mean it's a national investment forum a v t v capital is underway in moscow with top officials and businessmen attending and we'll bring you the latest from that event in our business program. a warm welcome to you live from our headquarters in central moscow if you're watching our team with me and you so now way it's two pm here in the russian capital five pm in bangkok thailand and relatives of victor boot who's wanted in the u.s. for alleged arms smuggling are expressing fears for his life his wife believes washington is planning to force a confession out of him it comes as a u.s. aircraft carrier arrived in bangkok where he's currently bein

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to sear gabled victor's brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just sort of the first course he had the drive in quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business that's what was great working with him but the mood was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand the during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite ever since he claims he's innocent and has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping but his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him which will spits little leaper making a monster out of him and if you think about it the victim has been out of the business for over ten years what sort of secret information can he possibly not possess he has not been out of the country and he hasn't talked to any artist artist but i stand the years that he was out of the business he couldn't work any

want to extradite it in the first place victor boot is a former air force officer who claims he is a legitimate businessman but he's a long been suspected of being one of the most notorious and prolific arms dealers in the world in supplying arms to different conflict zones around the world in fact he's nicknamed the merchant of death by some now in two thousand and eight in march in bangkok there was a sting operation where u.s. agents arrested him or set up. agents who posed as a fork members to buy arms from him at that point he was arrested but he was arrested in thailand which started this process to have him extradited to the united states has been that long that they've been trying to make this happen and of course in august it was ruled that he could be extradited but now of course there's a wrench in the works if you will so it's a wait and see and of course we'll be keeping you updated as developments as they come along will indeed for now sean thomas live in moscow. let's take a look now at some world news in brief for you this hour militants have set fire to at least twen

the extradition of the alleged russian gun runner victor boot from thailand to the u.s. could take place in just a matter of days his lawyers however plan to appeal the decision which cleared the way for the. tipping the balance of journalists the international news networks of russia china and iran are a threat to the u.s. that's according to a veteran american media boss who did more funding to fight back. and the european parliament's divided over washington still has to provide more personal data of e.u. citizens so it's brutality potential terrorists travelling to the us. national investment forum a visa the capital calling is that the way moscow. bringing in foreign investments to the us market we're bringing you the latest from that forum twenty past the hour . worldwide live from moscow this is auntie a very warm welcome. well the alleged russian gun runner victor boot could be extradited from thailand to the u.s. in just a matter of days russia's foreign minister has expressed hope the u.s. won't try to press the decision while boots lawyers have said they will

boot and have him extradited to the united states for quite some time in fact since two thousand and eight in march when he was arrested in a hotel in bangkok and in fact in august august twentieth of this year the high court in thailand said that it was possible for boot to be extradited and so it looked like everything was set for the united states if convicted in those states on the charges that he was indicted for the boot would be receiving a life imprisonment however has a back up plan because this is an international crime and international courts are where have you is kind of a political chess game as a backup plan just in case the high court did not rule in the united states favor us filed extra charges and it's those extra charges that are hampering of things at this moment in time because the high court ruled that victor boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be dropped because they are now part of the court system in thailand

life on the line of my court dismisses fresh charges against our legs on the stool and victor boot will become a stop closer towards absent this into the us as well which is fear of the quick judgment that put away. all europeans cry out against getting crossed by tax spikes and pay costs the same troubles in that you ask can't seem to cope americans. and amount of trouble what happened moscow's garbage problem as the trucks piled up the city says it had that recycling plants on the ground. the international investment forum of the capital is underway in moscow with top officials and business representatives taking part will be bringing you the highlights of the event in our business program. or welcome to you live from our studios in central moscow this is with me and use in our way it's four pm here in the russian capital seven pm in bangkok thailand where relatives of russian businessman victor boot who is wanted by the u.s. for alleged arms smuggling say they fear for his life it's wife believes washington is planning to force her husband to give them the testimony they need if he's

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to see victor's brother he's seen simply as a great business might just sort of course he had to drive in quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business. that's what was great working with him. was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite boot ever since he claims he's innocent and has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping that his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him which was pistol and if we're making a monster out of him if you think about it victor has been out of the business for over ten years what sort of secret information can he possibly possess he has not been out of the country and he hasn't talked to any of his partners for the past ten years he was out of the business he couldn't work anymore because everywhere he went the u.s. g

boot which again stalls he wants extradition proceedings. and while britain's leading coalition party gets together to talk money troubles the conference french sounds the alarm over a long term civil rights and a domineering e.u. . and business the first to say dispense trucks are being assembled in russia to plunge old freighted by don and russian come us more in twenty minutes. live from our headquarters in central moscow you're watching our team with me and you see now way it's four pm here in the russian capital our top story this hour brazilians are having trouble choosing their next leader despite a push by the outgoing president to line up a successor dumas who said fell short of becoming the country's first female president in the first round she now faces opposition leader joseph cetera in the race to the top floor a list of reports from sao paulo. brazil is one of the only countries who has managed its way out of the financial crisis and to a growing a quick clip that other countries would envy their expected to grow seven point f

the united states has been trying to get add victor boot and have him extradited to the united states for quite some time in fact since two thousand and eight in march when he was arrested in a hotel in bangkok and in fact in august august twentieth of this year the high court in thailand said that it was possible for booth to be extradited and so it looked like everything was set for the united states if convicted in the united states on the charges that he was indicted for that are both would be receiving a life imprisonment however has a back up plan because this is an international crime and international courts are where have you is kind of a political chess game as a backup plan just in case the high court did not rule in the united states favor us filed extra charges and it's those extra charges that are hampering of things at this moment in time because of the high court ruled that victor boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be d

boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be dropped because they are now part of the court system in thailand right now so it's a waiting game and what we do know is that would be the delays the entire process victor boot is a former air force officer who claims he is a legitimate businessman but he's a long been suspected of being one of the most notorious and prolific arms dealers in the world in supplying arms to different conflict zones around the world in fact he's nicknamed the merchant of death by some now in two thousand and eight in march in bangkok there was a sting operation where u.s. agents posed as far as members to buy arms from him at that point he was arrested but he was arrested in thailand which started this process to have him extradited to the united states. it's eighteen minutes past the hour and let's take a look at some other stories dominating world news militants have set fire to at least twenty nato oil tankers in

that are too long from moscow headlines the family of victor boot the alleged russian arms dealer fear he may be forced into confessing is taken into u.s. custody who is currently in jail in thailand awaiting extradition to the states pressed charges of fraud and money laundering which has stalled the process were dropped earlier today. and to me austerity protesting gulf europe with populations angered by wising unemployment meanwhile americans facing similar problems seem to be taking their hardships less seriously. and garbage go lower moscow's landfills are turning into mountains of trout over five and a half million tons of ways to produce annually in the capital but only a small portion of it is recycled. now is the euro on the brink of collapse and should the strong contraries of the eurozone ditch the weaker ones artie's lower and it puts these questions and others to a well known british euro skeptic that interview is coming up next. today i'm talking to the right honorable john edwards he's a member of parliament and also needs of the conservative policy group on economic com

as a thai court ruling clears the way for victor boots possible extradition to the united states of america his relatives and lawyers fear for his life roots wife believes that washington is planning to force a confession out of him i don't believe that it's quite possible there likes to dine him and just look him up on some aircraft carrier and force him to give whatever testimony the u.s. wants him to give i think he'll go as far as it takes to get it and i'm sure everyone understands there are plaintiff ways to do these days starting with chemical sense psychological pressure and we know that there is an american aircraft carrier the u.s.s. george washington in a port in a type boards near bangkok right now and it is probably there standing by to take that tribute away. boots case is being looked into while there's a u.s. aircraft carrier anchored right beside the time i don't know if this was done deliberately to pressurize the thai court but i think that fact alone leaves you asking questions what's certain is that america is desperate to get its hands on the man they call the merchant

well kind goodman is a publisher specializing in investigative writing he believes victor boot is stuck in a high stakes game and is unlikely to get a fair trial in the u.s. i think the thailand government is kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place obviously they're being played in as just pieces in an international game between russia and america. but they don't want to seem as if they were pressured by america even though they have been so i think they're waiting for this whole thing to play out all the way through the courts and of course it was america's own fault for adding keeping extra charges on once the the original charges were deemed by the thai court to be political the nature and there wasn't even a minimal amount of evidence to convict on anything but america has promised thailand fighter jets and cheap oil if the decision goes their way if he's brought it to america and stands trial in america itself i think then. everything will be in public but probably what might happen is that they would like to extradite him but not have them face trial in america but being in

as a thai court ruling clears the way for victor boots possible extradition to the united states of america the relatives and lawyers here for his life roots wife believes that washington is planning to force a confession out of him stumbled into that it's quite possible there are links to dine him and just look him up on some eve craft carrier and force him to give whatever testimony the u.s. one seem to give i think he'll go as far as it takes to get it and i'm sure everyone understands there are plaintiff ways to do these days starting with chemical sense psychological pressure and we know that there is an american aircraft carrier the u.s.s. george washington and a port in the type or near bangkok right now and it is probably there standing by to take the trouble to await the boots case is being looked into while there's a u.s. aircraft carrier anchored right beside it but time i don't know if this was done deliberately to pressurize the thai court but i think that fact alone leaves you asking questions what's certain is that america is desperate to get its hands on the man played call

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to sear gay boot lickers brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just a couple of course he had the drive and quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business that's why it was great working with him. but was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite boot ever since he claims he's innocent and has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping for his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him tools because if we're making a monster out of him if you think about it victor has been out of the business for over ten years what sort of secret information can he possibly possess he has not been out of the country and he hasn't talked to any of his partners for the past ten years he was out of the business he didn't work any more because everywhere he went

live from the heart of moscow this is welcome to the program and i just a russian gun runner victor boot could be extradited from thailand to the u.s. in just a few days russia's foreign minister has expressed hope that the u.s. won't try to press the decision while boots lawyers have said they will file an appeal that is likely to delay the process. of bangkok bureau chief you have many details. as a type. clears the way for victor woods possible extradition to the united states of america his relatives and lawyers fear for his life boats wife believes that washington is planning to force a confession out of him i don't believe that it's quite possible the likes to dine him and just look him up on some aircraft carrier and force him to give whatever testimony the us wants him to give i think he'll go as far as it takes to get it and i'm sure everyone understands there are plenty of ways to do these days starting with chemical sense psychological pressure and we know that there is an american aircraft carrier the u.s.s. george washington in a port in a type or near bangkok right now and

boot should be extradited to the united states asked if those second charges could then be dropped so that they could expedite the process however a court ruled that those charges cannot be dropped because they are now part of the court system in thailand right now so it's a waiting game and what we do know is that it delays the entire process victor boot is a former air force officer who claims he is a legitimate businessman but he's a long been suspected of being one of the most notorious and prolific arms dealers in the world in supplying arms to different conflict zones around the world in fact he's nicknamed the merchant of death by some now in two thousand and eight in march in bangkok there was a sting operation where u.s. agents posed as far as members to buy arms from him at that point he was arrested but he was arrested in thailand which started this process to have him extradited to the united states. thomas the investigative journalist daniel estulin has interviewed vick to boot in time and he says that even though further delays could work in boots favor the chances for h

the ledge the russian gun run of victor boot fights us attempts to get him extradited from thailand his lawyers plan to appeal any court decision that would see him shipped out also. we can't allow ourselves to be out communicated by our enemies a major us media psalms the along over international broadcasters saying bad beating america is mainstream in the battle for the hearts and minds of the world. and i'm fresh he west of data sharing critics say america is imposing on posts will proceed under the pretense of fighting terrorism. and in business the international investment for more to be capital is underway in moscow the event is aimed at bringing in foreign investment capital to the russian markets and business today we'll be bringing you the latest from the band one day. live from moscow this is auntie welcome to the program thailand says it's moving closer to a decision on whether alleged russian guns smuggle a victim boot should be extradited to the u.s. the country's prime minister said the hand of a period could last more than three months if it's deemed necessary boots will

boot is innocent. i don't know whether he's innocent because he's never been tried or then use the allegations which relates to things he may have done in the middle east in previous times i don't think the way to deal with people are is part of the elaborate sting operation which the drug enforcement administration launched against our would be happy to see a picture arraigned on charges that he was involved in up. and elsewhere in supplying weapons to people who worked on the committee with rights abuses with the thousand happened now after both been appearing in court wearing a bulletproof vest because the time government fears an attempt to assassinate him what grounds are there if for that if any do you think. i don't know i think that the trouble is that it's a murky world this whole lot of trafficking business and i think that if. people who may have you hired in the past only member it's possible to deliver almost to a country without actually breaking any laws international law does not prohib

life on the lawn in the thai court dismisses press charges against the alleged arms dealer victor boot will bring him a step closer towards extradition to the u.s. but his relatives fear the quick judgment that could always tend their. britain's ministry of defense is slammed for purging its computers of data on its. missions making it virtually impossible to properly investigate claims of abuse by soldiers . or europeans cry out against getting crushed by tax spikes in pay costs the same troubles in the u.s. can't seem to coax americans into action. a mountain of trouble ahead for moscow's garbage problem ask the trash piles up the city's says it can't get recycling flounce off the ground. it's five pm in moscow and this is r t coming to you live with me and use the now way first up this hour relatives of russian businessmen viktor boot who is wanted by the u.s. for alleged arms smuggling says they fear for his life but it's wife believes washington is planning to force her husband to give the testimony they need if he's extradited to america. well he wasn't ready and still who thinks

america's attempts to get its hands on an alleged russian arms dealer victor boot stalled again on monday banks criminal courts rejected those requests to draw up and second set of charges against a jailed businessman prisoner waiting extradition to the united states monday's hearing was hampered by security related changes in the schedule one closed door meetings of the panel of judges and the absence of the russian interpreter from the courts and minister to office simply for guts to invite on tuesday liberal judges will decide on the second extradition request a real stance based on charges of money laundering and fraud without hearing any witnesses from either side but they say without the witness testimony it is not going to be a lengthy second trial return boots was arrested in thailand in bangkok in march two thousand and eight in a us news on this sting operation problems criminal court initially clear who told all charges but enormous this year the appeal court reversed of the ruling paving the way for her to be extradited to the united states but washington's a precautionary gam

boots case is being used to demonize russia. there are many who don't recognize that the soviet union is gone and that the new russia is not the old soviet union but we need an enemy in their view and russia is just as good as any other and the idea that somehow boo you know can be the magic man that the person who is lurking to smear in the james bond movie sense you know the. organisation of organisations that so secret we don't know anything about it it also seems to play well in the media because the more information that can be offered often without any evidence the better the story is in the case of blood here's a guy who's been accused and now basically supposedly going to be extradited to the united states the mastermind the merchant of death all the labels have already been affixed to him but it's really unclear if there will be any extradition because russia sees this as an effort to demonize a russia and i think there's a case to be made here. and anger is growing in europe about new washington data sharing demands an

now with the possibility of victor boot extradition growing closer to reality those who remain convinced of his innocence are still keeping up the fight to show that if they're still but look we're still hoping victor will be freed we believe he might be it's hard for regular people like us to fight the u.s. machine look at them and look at us what do we have to back us up it's like a man fighting an elephant and it's hard for us to get through this we're hoping for just as with we haven't seen any in the past three years or. sean thomas r.t. . us documentary filmmaker danny schechter believes that ficta beach case is being used to maintain cold war era stereotypes about russia. there are many who don't recognize that the soviet union is gone and that the new russia is not the old soviet union but we need an enemy in their view and russia is just as good as any other and the idea that somehow bull you know can be the magic man the genes the person who is lurking to smear shit in a james bond movie sense you know the. organization of organisations that so secret we don't know anything abo

arms trafficking expert says he has concerns over victor boot safety if his axe to die did to the u.s. . i have concerns about what the verdict will be going back to based on the new the person who in recent times has been convicted on a sting operation involving the for the colombian rebels is a man called monster all count who was an arms dealer who strangely also was assistant to the americans on many occasions when his lawyers sought to bring that into the court he was in the larger douceur so i think that's on the president's lawyers in the states if he got there would not be able to bring which is a system for the pentagon and to the court example the people close to boot including his wife fear for his life assuming the u.s. will use every possible effort to force any confession i like to hear do you think that's. i know even if you asked me well ten years ago i was had grown talent it was not likely so you know the world we live in is a strange and sometimes hostile place i think it's unlikely that people will want deliberately to harm anyone but i think calm is sometimes done

we assess what the future holds for the alleged gun runner a victor boot who's banged up in bangkok and why his family fears for his life also . the problem with the games are supposed to show that he's a rival who has a world class city in this new although there is no peace with the city slums no wonder then that the administration feels that these boards will help with the best of the city. and we'll look at what's ahead and behind a fake facelift the indian capital received before the arrival of the commonwealth games. anger is growing in europe about a new washington data sharing demands and what they call a move to stop potential terrorists from entering the u.s. to requirements include fingerprints d.n.a. samples and cross border payments data considered by many as private and sansa to travelers from countries refusing to share the information will have to apply for a visa to enter of us however some e.u. states like austria and germany have already agreed to hand over the personal data of its citizens in june the e.u. and the united states signed a so-called swift deal giving am

america's attempts to get its hands on an alleged russian arms dealer victor boot stalled again on monday criminal courts rejected those requests to draw up and second set of charges against the jailed businessman prisoner waiting extradition to the united states monday's hearing was hampered by security related changes in the schedule long closed door meetings of the panel of judges m.b. absence of the russian interpreter whom the court's administrative office simply forgot storing light on tuesday liberal judges will decide on the second extradition request for a legal status based on charges of money laundering and fraud without hearing any witnesses from either side but they say without the witness testimony it is not going to be a lengthy second trial was arrested in thailand in bangkok in march two thousand and eight in a us news on this sting operation problems criminal court initially cleared all charges but enormous this year the appeal court reversed of the ruling paving the way for her to be extradited studio united states but washington's a precautionary gamble of filing new c

as a thai court ruling clears the way for victor boots possible extradition to the united states of america his relatives and lawyers fear for his life moves wife believes that washington is planning to force a confession out of him and it's quite possible they likes to dine him and just look him up on some aircraft carrier and force him to give whatever testimony the u.s. wants him to give i think they'll go as far as it takes to get it and i'm sure everyone understands there are plaintiff ways to do it these days starting with chemical sense psychological pressure and we know that there is an american aircraft carrier the u.s.s. george washington in a port in a type or it's near bangkok right now and it is probably there standing by to take that tribute away. boots case is being looked into while there's a u.s. aircraft carrier anchored right beside it but time i don't know if this was done deliberately to pressurize the thai court but i think that fact alone leaves you asking questions what's certain is that america is desperate to get its hands on the man they call the merchant of death

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the merchant of death or even the lord of war but to sygate boot lickers brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just a couple of course he had the drive in quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business that's why it was great working with him. but was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite bird ever since he claims he's innocent and has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping that his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him charles pistol and if we're making a monster out of him if you think about it a dictator has been out of the business for over ten years let's sort of secret information can he possibly possess he has not been out of the country and he hasn't talked to any of his gardeners for the past ten years he was out of the business he didn't work any more because everywhere

victor boot has certainly created a name for himself some call him the murder. and of death or even the lord of war but to sear gabled victor's brother he's seen simply as a great business mind just a pitiful first course he had the drive in quite an outstanding talent to organize and run business that's why it was great working with him. the boot was arrested in two thousand and eight in bangkok thailand the during a sting operation and accused of trying to sell weapons to colombian fark militants the u.s. has been trying to extradite ever since he claims he's innocent and has only operated as an international businessman providing logistics for shipping that his brother doesn't understand what is driving the american push against him which was just little leaper making a monster out of him and if you think about it victor has been out of the business for over ten years what sort of secret information can he possibly not possess he has not been out of the country and he hasn't talked to any artist cartoonist with the last ten years he was out of the business he

boot who is await who is wanted by washington for alleged arms smuggling fear for his safety mood is awaiting a decision on his extradition from thailand to the u.s. ria novosti bureau chief bangkok you have any belling he has the details. as a thai court ruling clears the way for victor woods possible extradition to the united states of america his relatives and lawyers fear for his life. moves wife believes that washington is planning to force a confession out of him stumble because it's quite possible there likes to dine him and just look him up on some aircraft carrier and force him to give whatever testimony the u.s. wants him to give i think he'll go as far as it takes to get it and i'm sure everyone understands there are plaintiff ways to do these days starting with chemical sense psychological pressure and we know that there is an american aircraft carrier the u.s.s. george washington in a port type or near band called right now and it is probably there standing by to take that tribute that way boots case is being looked into while there's a u.s. aircraft carrier anchored rig

russia does not intend to negotiate with the united states over the fate of victor boot. moscow expects the u.s. not to interfere in the thai courts processes on boots case the idea that the u.s. and russia have to agree between themselves upon boots case is outside the legal field. the u.k.'s ministry of defense is admitted that electronic records of its soldiers day to day activities in afghanistan a routinely wiped from computers one lawyers already said it smacks of a cover up the disclosures were made at the public inquiry into the death of an iraqi hotel receptionist who said died from multiple injuries while in custody of british soldiers in two thousand and three and the investigations were made harder by a lack of official records which could confirm commanders orders all who was in position at a certain time and energy statement into the inquiry said there are gaps in the information because i.t. systems were routinely white when it returned from operational deployment let's get more reaction to this kevin lowe is a human rights lawyer from the redress organizat

boot who's facing extradition to the u.s. this comes after a bangkok court dismissed new charges against the businessman effectively removing the main obstacle to his extradition. allow ourselves to be out communicated by our enemies the vanguard of u.s. international broadcasting calls for more cash to battle rising media voices from around the world. and anger in europe at fresh u.s. demands for data sharing critics say america is violating the personal privacy of innocent travelers washington is hoping to get access to fingerprints d.n.a. samples and banking details. time now for our special report where we meet those we're going back to basics find out why folks are turning their backs on the bright lights of the city to be one with nature stay with us. out in the countryside every day hard work is far more valuable than creature comforts people have no use for the latest high tech handheld devices whole consumer crazes. they build one very cool ecological settlements to live in harmony with the natural environment so wel

boot was facing extradition to the u.s. this comes after a bangkok court dismissed new charges against the businessmen effectively removing the main obstacle to his extradition who is wanted in the u.s. on charges of terrorism and money laundering if convicted he could face life in prison. we can't allow ourselves to be out communicated by our enemies the vanguard of u.s. international broadcasting calls for more cash for battle rising media voices around the world according to the broadcasting board of governors america's voice is being drowned out by independent foreign media its head has come in for criticism for what's been labeled as cold war perspective. and anger in europe at fresh u.s. demands for data sharing critics say america is violating the personal privacy of innocent travelers washington is hoping to get access to fingerprints d.n.a. samples and banking members of the european parliament argue the measures won't help in the fight against terror. time now for our special report where we meet those who are goi

requested drop fresh charges against alleged russian arms smuggler victor boot will now face charges of fraud and money laundering brought by the u.s. russia has been demanding his release since his arrest in two thousand and eight. always been eager to form an image of a collective enemy in the minds of the people of the us a in the west in general to play the role of the enemy in the past now we see that russia has been appointed as the enemy as president because into rings not only go beyond diplomatic sometimes downright indecent by accusing his belle of russian counterpart of anti russian the rhetoric president medvedev remains positive about the close ties between the two countries will prevail. in the u.k. becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the use influence that's according to the freedom zone the largest event on the fringe of the conservative party conference also play in brussels is an infringement on british civil liberties. up next stay with us for our special report exploring contrasts between the mass media's coverage of the invasion of iraq and independent report

boot which again stalled us extradition proceedings. also on our t.v. while britain's leading coalition party gets together to talk money troubles the conference prince sounds the alarm over a loss of civil rights and domineering you. next as promised our special report exploring how the world's mass media is putting entertainment values ahead of the real stories. coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine saddam hussein's ability to wage war. these are opening stages of what will be a concerted campaign. about one pm eastern friday nine pm in. the. first team shame for the iraqi people. the mass media coverage. with excitement and enthusiasm there were coverage was a spectacular show of explosions and awesome left injury and their obvious support for the bush administration was remarkable to me. as in our recent so maker i wanted to understand how they can present war this way and i started to search for real information through independent media and their investigations i discovered the s

boot who's facing extradition to the u.s. is comes after a bangkok court dismissed new charges against a businessman effectively removing the main obstacle to his extradition. we can't allow ourselves to be out communicated by our enemies the vanguard of u.s. international broadcasting calls for more cash to battle rising media voices from around the world. and anger in your about fresh u.s. demands for data sharing critics say america is violating personal privacy of travelers washington is hoping to get access to fingerprints d.n.a. samples and banking details they say it's to fight terror. for seventeen years russia has been knocking at the door of the world trade organization now with some of the final hurdles crossed al gore and russia's chief negotiator at the w t o if the country will finally be admitted it's coming your way in a moment. every month we give you the future we hope you understand how we'll get there and. the best in science and technology from across russia and around the world to join us. on our g. whic

the family of victor boot the russian. may be forced into confessing and taking this just to be to skirt the injury to a point or to extradition to the states press charges of border and money laundering could stall the process would drop into. and go all the moscow's learn skills of turning around to trash the bargain one million tonnes of voice is produced by me in the capital to a small business owner called. the nextel special report exploring how the world's mass media is getting entertainment by these head of the real stories. in a world that changes by the. c.n.n. headline news people in the future with updates on america's new united states is beginning to show its military muscle in a media environment where the average sun bite is what eight or nine seconds what can you say and that amount of time you can say saddam hussein is like hitler and you're ready for prime time everyone knows what you mean but if you have something else to say something a little outside the box say u.s. officials are guilty of war crimes