Business news live from singapore. And historic visit by indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he seeks Defence Deals with israel an. An 8 billion cans later, we wish a happy 80th birthday to attend Luncheon Meat Spam and. To tinned. Its wednesday, good morning, asia, hello, world, glad you could join us for this edition of Asia Business report, im rico hizon. Narendra modi is on an historic three day trip to israel, he is the first indian Prime Minister to visit and it signals warming relations between the two sides. Defence deals are expected to top the agenda. India but has become israels biggest Export Market for arms as it seeks to Counter China and pakistan. It gets an estimated 1 billion per years in weapons per year. The fact neta nyahu the Fact Netanyahu received modi on tuesday at the airport signals the strength. India has been historically supportive of the palestinian cause but quietly its been working on its relationship with israel and until now mr modi has given credit
With scott pelley. Good evening, well begin tonight with the continuing threat of terror against the United States. From an Islamic Militant who has vowed to avenge the death of osama bin laden, and from those who might try to blow up a plane. First a new security procedure is in effect tonight at some overseas airports requiring u. S. Bound travelers to power on their cell phones and computers at screening check point os. Bob orr tells us its all about staying ahead of terrorists who have already hidden explosives in printer cartridges, shoes and even underwear. Reporter as security is tightened on overseas flights headed for the u. S. Al qaedas most dangerous wing is out with a propaganda tape celebrating the attempted underwear bombing of 2009. In the video taken prior to his mission, underwear bomber can be seen embracing the leader of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. He failed when his bomb did not detonate on the flight to detroit. Hes now in prison. But that Christmas Day atta
Good morning, good to be with you, im annemarie green. The threat of Severe Weather stretches from nebraska to new england. A severe storm watch is in effect from missouri, wisconsin, kansas and illinois. A tree fell on a trailer home, no one was injured, though. And flooding is also an issue. A bridge was shut down because of flooding on the mississippiflooding swamped roads and thousands of acres in the mississippi farmland. And more rough weather is headed toward new england by this evening paper series of thunderstorms hit the boston area yesterday afternoon. Trees were thrown into houses, and power lines were taken down. Residents say the storms were fast and intense. Just massive wind. Everything turned completely white. And all of a sudden, i packed up, and i could hear the thunder and lightning. And i heard the crash. Aside from wind, the storm delivered intense downpours that forced traffic on several roads to come to a standstill. Meteorologist eric fisher of our boston stati
Pelley good evening. This is our western addition. Well begin tonight with the continuing threat of terror against the United States. From an Islamic Militant who has vowed to avenge the death of osama bin laden, and from those who might try to blow up a plane. Well start with a new security procedure is in effect tonight at some overseas airports requiring u. S. Bound travelers to power on their cell phones and computers at screening check points. Bob orr tells us its all about staying ahead of terrorists who have already hidden explosives in printer cartridges, shoes and even underwear. Reporter as security is tightened on overseas flights headed for the u. S. Al qaedas most dangerous wing is out with a propaganda tape celebrating the attempted underwear bombing of 2009. In the video taken prior to his mission, underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab can be seen embracing the leader of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. Abdulmutallab failed when his bomb did not detonate on the fl