Final mass on his tour of the philippines. But first, isil has released more than 200 captives from the mine or at this Yazidi Community in Northern Iraq. They were transported to kurdishheld territory. Its not clear why they were released. The yazidis captives, many of whom were elderly were taken to hospital for check ups thousands i cant sides were believe to be killed or cat napped by isil after its advance across Northern Iraq. We can go live now to mohamed a adow. What more do we know about the release of more than 200 yazidis . Reporter well, this is an incident or develop that raises more questions than answers accord to this peshmerga near the town of kirkuk told us between 20300 say say have been brought to the entrance to kirkuk they say most of these people have been held by isil in mosul. They are believed to have been transported through the town before being released at this frontline. And they are saying that they took them to hospital not far away from where i am right
Is expected to touch on this evening in the state of the union. Lets check on u. S. Equity futures at this hour. Youre seeing implied open for all major averages here. S p 500 would open up by 8 points. Dow up by 50 points. The nasdaq up by 21 points and a lot of that is based on firming in the markets over in europe. Better than expected gdp numbers out of china and of course thats helping move Global Markets in a vastly different direction than we have seen for much of the month. Breaking news overnight too. Isis releasing a video early today which has been verified by nbc news consultants. It shows two japanese hostages and the now notorious isis militant seen in previous videos. Hes now demanding 200 million from the japanese government within 72 hours or the hostages will be killed. Japan reacting with anger demanding a release of the hostages and saying it will not yield to terrorism. Quite a stunning release of this video and looks similar to past videos released from isis that
The majority and minority leaders for morning hour ebate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip , but in o five minutes no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today i rise to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of boy scott troop 31 which is located in State College, pennsylvania. Center county proudly within the pennsylvania fifth congressional district. With troop 31 scheduled to celebrate this milestone on scout sunday this coming february 2, i want to offer my praise to the generations of young men who have given their all through service to others. Chartered by st. Pauls United Methodist church, troop 31 should take this time to look back on its many accomplishments. This unit has awarded 170 eagle scout recognitions
Nation and as a republic. Based upon broad popular suffrage, obviously not as broad as today because women couldnt vote, and most states blacks couldnt vote. But more than any other country in the world. And it insured that that nation as lincoln said in the gettysburg address would not perish from the earth. And its by abolishing slavery it he venly got rid of the institution that had made a mockery of american professions of freedom. And set the stage for the development of the United States in the last 150 years. Martin wolf and James Mcpherson when we continue. Funding for charlie rose is provided by the following additional funding provided by captioning sponsored by Rose Communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. E martin wolf is here. He is associate editor and chief economics commentator for the financial times. His columns are required reading for the global elite. He has written a new book called the shifts and the shocks, what weve learned and st
Nation and as a republic. Based upon broad popular suffrage, obviously not as broad as today because women couldnt vote, and most states blacks couldnt vote. But more than any other country in the world. And it insured that that nation as lincoln said in the gettysburg address would not perish from the earth. And its by abolishing slavery it he venly got rid of the institution that had made a mockery of american professions of freedom. And set the stage for the development of the United States in the last 150 years. Martin wolf and James Mcpherson when we continue. Funding for charlie rose is provided by the following additional funding provided by captioning sponsored by Rose Communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. E martin wolf is here. He is associate editor and chief economics commentator for the financial times. His columns are required reading for the global elite. He has written a new book called the shifts and the shocks, what weve learned and st