Right across the street, to be honest with you, and it was only for the reason that the United Nations was here that that turned out to be such a successful project. So i want to thank you, ambassador, for your introduction and for your steadfast advocacy of american interests on the world stage. Under half of the co host countries i would also like to thank secretary general, and you have been fantastic, forjoining us, and we affirm our commitment to the United Nations reform, and reform is what we are talking about. I applaud the secretary general for setting out our vision to reform the United Nations so it better represents the what we represent. We endeavour to live across the entire system and to find ways the United Nations can better and be better at development, management, peace and security. The United Nations was founded on truly noble goals. These include affirming the dignity and worth of the human person, and striving for international peace. The United Nations has helpe
From the front, attempting to reassert her authority. A cyclist who knocked down and killed a pedestrian in east london, has been sentenced to 18 months in youth custody. The former england football captain wayne rooney, has been banned from driving for two years, after admitting drinking and driving. And yet another hurricane bears down on the caribbean. Maria is heading towards the leeward islands, and has strengthened to a major category three storm. Its 5pm. Good afternoon, our top story is that the low cost airline ryanair, says its preparing to receive compensation claims worth a total of £18 million, following its decision to cancel up to 50 flights a day until the end of october. The chief executive Michael Oleary denies the company is short of pilots, but he did admit to in his words messing up the planning of their holidays. Keith doyle reports. It is yours Biggest Airline, and also the most punctual. But the decision to cancel so many flights had it in turmoil. At a News Co
U. S. And in uk they are doing it by any means necessary. Reporter fbi special agent in charge says another weapon of choice is a knife like those being used in the London Bridge attack. In this case there is no specific nor credible event to any of these events this weekend. Reporter but those recent attacks have caused police and the fbi to beef up patrols and place Response Teams along the parade route. Even with the added security measures, some long time pride participants say they are staying home this weekend. I dont feel safe anymore. And i know people say, well, you are going to let them get to you. Well if they get to me, i wont be here. Reporter another concern, there are also concerns there might be this division in the country and could be an attack because people are upset about one contingent that is in the parade, resistance contingents so looking for any sign of disturbance and they want the publics help. You need it be the eyes and the ears for police. Thank you tom.
Air Traffic Control radio chatter. You said people are walking outside of the airplane now . Several people look like. Reporter that is where deed said the crew made the second mistake, no one was there to make sure the passengers didnt mill around near the plane. Instead, they stay close by while you can see what we believe are firefighters racing up the chute to check on the situation inside. Deed said they should have moved upwind of the aircraft and farther away. The airplane could explode. Reporter thankfully an explosion didnt happen. You remember the same foam that kept the flames at bay, also concealed one passenger on the tarmac, and fire trucks ran her over, killing her. Two other passengers also died. Aviation blogs somehow managed to get the full video and posted it recently on their facebook page, which is how we were able to see it. We did reach out to sfo for a comment, but because it is a holiday, we have not yet heard back from them. As we approach this 4year anniversa
Next big Solar Eclipse which is in april of 2024. Yeah, and the crossroads, mark strassman, will be here again in carbondale, illinois. We had a total eclipse today, there will be another one in seven years. Tens of thousands came here to Southern Illinois university in carbondale to watch the total eclipse. Some came for fun, some for the science. Here is adriana diaz. Reporter totality was a golden opportunity for nasa scientists like lou gallo. This is game day, like the superbowl of eclipses. Reporter they gave superbowl worthy words as the u. S. Caught its first glimpse in oregon. It is amazing, fantastic. Reporter because of the potential for data collection, nasa covered it like the big game. They aimed 14 satellites, flew ten airplanes, launched upwards of 70 datacollecting balloons and deployed telescopes along the path of totality. Why is it important to study the suns corona . The most simple answer is were explores. It is in our genes so we explore the universe. Reporter ev