As a result. And the first pictures of a Rare Giraffe Born at chester zoo discovered by staff when they arrived on boxing day morning. And in half an hour, well look back at the rio olympics and the Refugee Athletes who competed as a team for the first time. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The russian president , vladimir putin, says the syrian army and opposition have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire which will come into effect at midnight. Therell also be fresh peace talks. The deal was brokered by russia and turkey, who are on opposing sides in the conflict in syria. Mr putin said they had signed a number of documents outlining the details of the deal. Daniel boettcher reports. Russia and turkey have been pushing for a nationwide ceasefire, particularly since the collapse of the key Rebel Stronghold in aleppo. Ina the key Rebel Stronghold in aleppo. In a statement the syrian army said the comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement was a result of recent military successes. The Syrian
Four years. This is bloomberg. Bloomberg technology is next. Caroline this is bloomberg technology. Up, the Obama Administrations parting shot at russia for hacking during the u. S. President ial election. Lust, the roadmap for cable tv in 2017. How the at t and time warner marriage could be the new norm. And the ai addiction. We will look into the exploding voiceactivated Smart Speaker market. Now to our lead. Administration brings new sanctions against russian officials and agencies for trying to interfere with the u. S. President ial election by hacking Democratic Party males. In a statement, the president said, all americans should be alarmed by russias actions. These could only have been directed by the highest levels of the russian government. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the kremlin says the russian reaction will create discomfort for the u. S. , and the sanctions are to undermine the Trump Administration. Joining us is a former analyst for the Central Intelligence agency. Wonderf
Quarter of one percentage point. The ftse 100 is intending on keeping its high in terms of sterling. Just a point higher. Germany down about 2 10 of 1 . Makro movers, the column with all the Economic Data is very quiet in europe. Is taking up much of the room for the forex. Swedish krona is having a great day. Bonds, yieldsto are rising in the likes of germany and france as well. A little bit of selling in germany. The twoyear yield 18 basis points in germany right now. That is for the european markets. Lets take a look at the u. S. Markets. Abigail we are looking at modest gains for the major u. S. Averages and seb dow and s p 500 slipping between very small gains and losses. Yesterday, the s p 500 on the close did have its worst day since october 11. A little bit of weakness there, but looking at modest gains. Also trading higher today are the small caps. Similarlook at story to what is happening on the year. This is a six month charge. And the blue, we had the s p 500. Cap index. Te
Four years. This is bloomberg. Bloomberg technology is next. Caroline this is bloomberg technology. Up, the Obama Administrations parting shot at russia for hacking during the u. S. President ial election. Lust, the roadmap for cable tv in 2017. How the at t and time warner marriage could be the new norm. And the ai addiction. We will look into the exploding voiceactivated Smart Speaker market. Now to our lead. Administration brings new sanctions against russian officials and agencies for trying to interfere with the u. S. President ial election by hacking Democratic Party males. In a statement, the president said, all americans should be alarmed by russias actions. These could only have been directed by the highest levels of the russian government. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the kremlin says the russian reaction will create discomfort for the u. S. , and the sanctions are to undermine the Trump Administration. Joining us is a former analyst for the Central Intelligence agency. Wonderf
Prosecutors say they believe the man may also have been involved in the attack. Turkey and russia announced they are working on a National Ceasefire and political resolution in syria. The two countries still disagree over the future role of syrian president bashar alassad. Christopher my name is christopher. Good to have you with us. John kerry has made a forceful speech outlining his vision for peace. Talking for more than one hour, he urged a two state solution with equal rights for israelis and palestinians. Settlements, those ever problematic outposts of israelis living on palestinian territory now seem to be driving a final wedge into the heart of the relationship between israel and the obama administration. Outgoing u. S. Secretary of state john kerry insisted the two state solution is the only way to establish peace. A two state solution is now in serious jeopardy. The truth is, trends on the ground, violence, terrorism, excitement, Settlement Expansion and the seemingly endless