Gas to disperse past prodemocracy demonstrators plus the last day of work for the voice of authority in the bronx it depicts. Was. The speaker of the British Parliament strong borough retiring after 10 years in the chair. Im calm assman welcome to the program we begin with a historic vote in the United States democrats in the house of representatives have taken a major step in their efforts to impeach President Donald Trump voting to move forward with their investigation the resolution sets out the ground rules that lawmakers will use moving the process from closed door sessions into the public eye. The resolution is adopted without objection the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table nancy pelosi presiding over a historic moment as expected the democratic majority carried the vote precisely no republicans bucks the party lines during the floor debate by ny familia arguments divided the hives democrats are trying to impeach the president because they are scared they cannot defeat him at the ballot box this impeachment is not only an attempt to undo the last election is an intent to influence the next one as well this constitution is the blueprint for our republic and not a monarchy but when we have a president who says article 2 says i can do whatever i want that is in defiance of the separation of powers thats not what our constitution says so what is its day as our democracy the impeachment probe centers on Donald Trumps efforts to pressure ukraine to investigate his political opponents shortly after the vote to formalize the process trump took to twitter calling it the greatest witch hunt in American History but even as republicans lined up to join the condemnation democrats were pushing ahead. We take no joy in having to move down this road and proceed with the impeachment inquiry but neither do we shrink from it. Earlier on thursday the top russia specialist on Trumps NationalSecurity Council was the latest in a long line of individuals to testify after weeks of closed door interviews thursdays vote means investigators will soon be able to hold public hearings a momentous day on capitol hill bringing a house vote on impeachment one step closer. Abuse Washington Bureau chief alexander phenomena outlines what the vote means for the impeachment inquiry. The impeachment inquiry is entering a new phase now the American Public will see for themselves what the facts are the votes today was crucial for the House Democrats because they know that eventually they need to convince the American People that President Trump abused his power it is a soul a moments notice and the case for an equally or come forward the speaker of the house nancy pelosi stressed today adding that no one comes to congress to impeach the president of the United States unless as you put it it is necessary to protect the constitution however the Vote Along Party Lines proved once again how divided the congress and the American Society is by rejecting the resolution the House Republicans hold their ranks together and they use the vote to make political points to voters back at home by standing with the president who remains highly popular among his base the republicans so far have mainly criticized the process as unfair as a partisan attempt to destroy President Trump now however there will be forced to deal more directly with the substance of the l a geisha if the proceedings on capitol hill move as fast as they have in the past few weeks a potential house vote on Donald Trumps impeachment could happen before christmas. Our Washington Bureau chief alexander for naaman there now police have fired tear gas to clear protesters from hong kongs Party District hundreds of demonstrators Wearing Masks had filled the area to coincide with halloween the party zone is usually buzzing with people in costumes celebrating the festival but this year protesters wanted to make a political point by defying a city wide ban on face coverings is just the latest episode to send a shiver through hong kong. Street demonstrations in hong kong hitting hard but it isnt just the protesters bearing the brunt. Hong kongs economy is taking a serious hit the latest figures show its experiencing its 1st recession in a decade 5 months of demonstrations seem to be pushing the city into an economic crisis with the economy shrinking by 3. 2 percent in the 3rd quarter of the year following a half the percent drop in the 2nd the Tourism Industry accounts for a good chunk of that and its been hit especially hard busy streets and shops are deserted with visitors staying away because of the protests hotels are nearly empty with some staff being asked to take unpaid leave during the slump. No one is willing to spend money there are no tourists here absolutely none before even if we were having a bad time in business we still had some customers from other places like asians from malaysia singapore the philippines but this year there were very very few tourists i just bumped into only one customer who is from the philippines its very difficult to do business. But as the protests continue the authorities are turning to new measures to combat them hong kongs department of justice has issued an emergency injunction against using the internet and social media for anything that could be judged to be inciting violence i do websites and apps named by the department have been crucial in organizing the leaderless protest movement it comes on the back of the government introducing a ban on face masks something protesters are defying. Those protesting during halloween were critical of the new measures. This toilet area and. Even normal people hollow in the firm to go it is crazy and laws. With no sign of the protesters backing down and the government equally determined hong kong is stuck in a standoff that is damaging its economic future. More than 70 people have died in a fire on a train in southeastern pakistan the blaze is said to have broken out when a gas stove exploded as passengers were preparing breakfast that the train was traveling north from karachi when the accident occurred near the town of the quad poor local officials said most of the victims died after jumping off the fast moving carriages just a warning this next report contains distressing images. This passenger train had been carrying pilgrims to a religious festival instead its journey ended in tragedy. Officials say the blaze broke out 22 gas stoves exploded as some passengers were preparing breakfast cooking oil carried by others then caught fire as the flames engulfed 3 carriages those on board stood little chance many flung themselves from the train while it was still moving at high speeds through eastern punjab province. A cylinder exploded and i dont know how fire erupted everywhere. I jumped out of the train to save my life there was a whole line of people behind me pushing. As pakistans railways minister visited the injured Prime Minister in mancala and offered his condolences to the victims hes ordered an investigation. This is pakistans. In almost 15 years but its just the latest in a series of accidents and lack of investment has caused the system to fall into disrepair. Some survivors have questioned whether the fire was caused by a cooking accident they believe a short circuit in the trains electrical system might have been to plane as questions mount rescue workers have begun the grim task of recovering bodies. Well the Greek Parliament is set to introduce sweeping reforms to its National Asylum system as the country struggles to handle a surge in refugees and migrants riding on shores new rules would in part speed up deportations or rejected asylum applications the controversial move is aimed addressing overcrowding in migrant camps on greek islands where the situation has become dire. Dirty overcrowded poor sanitation a struggle for survival in desperate conditions the migrant camps on the greek islands are on the edge of catastrophe thats what the council of europes commissioner for human rights said after her visit to camps on lesbos samos and corinth she didnt pull her punches as she outlined the graphic details of the deprivation and despair i saw with my own eyes people queuing for more than 3 hours to get food i saw children with skin diseases not treated i heard about no medications drugs. Available to these people no access to health no proper access to health and many other things that were really quite shocking for europe in 21st century she isnt the only one admonishing how the e. U. Is handling the migrant crisis the European Court of justice says some e. U. Countries are even breaking e. U. Law the Republican House failed to fulfill its obligations under article 5 and she singled out poland hungary and the Czech Republic for their failure to take in refugees. While greece is the entry point with the visible signs of a crisis the problem is the e. U. Use and the block is still struggling to find a solution. All right the u. K. Now where campaigning is underway for december snap general election and we already know this one lawmaker who will not be contesting his seat would be of course the speaker of the house of Commons John Bercow he denounces retirements for october 31st to coincide with what was supposed to be the end of the price of process urco has risen to International Prominence for his role during those breaks of debates so much so that one word in particular is almost synonymous with his name. d 6 love him all loathe him john bercow has become a British Household name i know you still dont rent sparrow studio tricks yourself. Bercow was 1st elected to the role of speaker of the house of commons 10 years ago its been his job to change debate and to king or to alter although a politician himself the speaker must also remain impartial at all times but beko has been accused by some of showing political bias particularly when it comes to bricks it my ruling is their fault the motion will not be debated to day as it would be repetitive and disorderly to do certainly i know that the dynamics you face mean that on occasion you will sometimes have to please some and not others but it is becoming remarkable how often you please one lot im not the other. When he was getting the decisions in his favor he wasnt grumbling hes grumbling now because he doesnt like the judgement but his rulings have also divine did the public is clearly on the remains side and his alone will sort of ministry whose sole aim is very obviously stockbridge says. Well i think hes actually standing up for democracy and for parliament. On the very day bracks it was supposed to happen but didnt a colorful politician is bowing out of british politics while some may applaud his departure others will miss the man who try to put this house in. All right finally japan where one of the worlds top balloon competitions is underway and already its creating a whole lot of hot air its known as the saga of balloon fiesta and were getting a 1st look at some of the competitors in the 2 main events there is a beauty pageant plus a more traditional balloon race if yes it takes place every autumn near kyoto its asias largest and perhaps its most colorful as well. Are coming up next on news africa with Eddie Mike Jr in the meantime all the latest news and Information Available around the clock on our web site thats d. W. Dot com im called aspen ill be back shortly with want. To leave the adventures of the famous naturalist and explorer. To sing the racial politics on the phone its 250th birthday were emerging the no 4 huge discovery. 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