RT News - July 31, 2016 (12:00 MSK)

Thousands of Germans call for Chancellor Merkel to resign over her open-door policy - as Europe is left reeling after a series of deadly attacks. Hillary Clinton makes history, becoming America's first female presidential nominee for a major U.S. party, amid mass protests  and new revelations over e-mails. Yet another hurdle, the International Olympic Committee says IT will have the final say on which Russian athletes can compete at the games in Rio. Competitors cleared by their sports federations, and proven to be clean, are already in Rio. Civilians desperate to flee the embattled city of Aleppo are given hope - as Russia and Syria's humanitarian efforts create safe passages for people to escape.