Disproportionate violence against protesters. Newspaper editor released on bail after his arrest under a controversial security law. With grief, rage, and thousand for justice, people in beirut marked one week since the catastrophic explosion shattered their city. Near thethered side of the blast to hold a vigil. Maryam survivors held a moment of silence for the more than 200 People Killed and read the victims names allowed. People also walked through some of beiruts worst hit neighborhoods, marching towards the parliament. The blast injured to thousands of people and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Ther has spilled out onto streets as clashes between protesters and Security Forces continue for a second day. Demonstrators have set fires and thrown stones at parliament. A report suggests lebanons leaders had been warned about the explosive materials stored at beirut sports. Jazeeraso al reporter who has been following the story in the capital, beirut. We have seen a great deal of a
News, 34 dead in afghanistan, including two newborn babies and their mothers, after attackers target a Maternity Hospital and a funeral. Hello. Welcome to the program. Our top story, a leading member of the u. S. Coronavirus task force has warned congress of serious consequences if states rush to ease restrictions. The death toll standing at 82,000. The focus has shifted to lifting the lockdown to get the economy going again. Testifying to senators top Infectious Disease expert, Anthony Fauci, said opening up too soon could result in a new wave of outbreaks. An investigation is underway after a fire killed four coronavirus patients. In france, some younger people are starting to go back to School Despite resistance for many parents and teachers. This on the day the countries death toll overtook spain. In brazil, polls suggest people are behind stricter lockdowns ordered by state governors. Bolsonaros popularity is plummeting. On that Senate Hearing today. The top Infectious Disease exp
Watchdog says the president misled parliament over a campaign donation. And the netherlands highest court rules there are scenes of jubilation in algeria. [cheers] senegal has the algerians take second for the title. Anchor the u. K. Says iran has seized two oil tankers, one british flag, the other british owned, in the state of for moose. State of hormuz. Earlier, the british said it was captured because it was not complying with International Maritime laws. The company that manages the vessel said they had been unable to contact the vessel that was heading north towards iran. An Iranian News Agency says the second vessel hahas now been allowed to leave iranian waters after and given a warning. This comes on the same day a Court Granted gibraltar the right to detain an Iranian Oil Tanker for another 30 days. Authorities in the british territory accuse iran of trying to smuggle oil into syria in breach of international sanctions. Iran denies the allegations, and some into ron intent ro