In the u. S. , which we had to reduce our tax asset, reducing completely our tax level in the u. S. , with Significant Growth of our net profit. Swiss re says it is considering a partnership with softbank after better than expected profits and returning more cash to shareholders. We feel comfortable that we have the ability to return funds to share hoholders. And a number of negative earnings limit cap gains in europe as James Bullard tells cnbc that rates should not go up too quickly. The idea that we have to go 100 basis points in 2018, that seems like a lot to me thats price for perfection. Everything would have to go just right. The economy would have to surprise on the upside a bunch of times in the year im not sure thats a good way to think about 2018. Good morning flat open so far across europe the stoxx 600 slightly into negative territory, but not by a massive, massive margin. Its down less than 0. 1 we look at the individual markets, you can see its a bit of a mixed picture t
Japan. Magnitude 6. 1 has hit of the east coast of japan. The authorities have not issued a tsunami warning. It struck about 175 miles east on the largest japanese island. It struck about 175 miles east on the largestjapanese island. The shallow depth of about ten kilometres according to the Us Geological survey. An earthquake, 6. 1 magnitude on the east coast of japan. More on that throughout the evening on bbc news. Now, it is time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Its bronze for chris froome in the time trial at the World Championships. And two paralympic World Championships that were due to take place in mexico later this month have been postponed following yesterdays earthquake. Within the past hour the Football Association has confirmed that mark sampson has been sacked as head coach of the england lionesses. Hes been at the centre of allegations of bullying and racism which he denies, and cleared in two inquiries, but todays departure is due to fresh allegations tha
About how much of a love fest is really happening. It seems to be good news for the economy, with growth being higher than expected recently but what do the figures actually mean . Well break down the data, at half past eight with economist vicky price. And in the paper review just after 10 30, we talk to kate andrews from the institute of Economic Affairs and the independents political editorjoe watts about tomorrows front pages. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now, its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday, with me, john watson. Plenty to bring you tonight. Heres whats coming up. Englands youngsters making a success of it on the internatioanl stage as the ui7s reach the World Cup Final. Im feeling great, over the moon to score two hat tricks in two games. Obviously a great performance from the lads. News of another managerial departure, this time as arsenal women sacked their manager, losa. And mixed news by eddiejones ahead of the orton and autumn internationals, Dylan Har
The ben stokes affair has been difficult, but says the squad is focused on retaining the ashes. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. President trump has ordered border officials to step up the vetting of foreigners travelling to the united states, after the terror attack in new york in which eight people were killed and 11 people injured. The suspect who has been named as Sayfullo Saipov from uzbekistan was injured by police and taken into custody, after his truck mowed down the victims in a cycle path in Lower Manhattan. Five friends from argentina and a belgian woman are among the dead. With our first report, heres mark lobel. I need an ambulance. A school bus lies in ruins moment after the terror attack in Lower Manhattan which ended with many dead, and the suspect in custody. Did you get him . One student had moments earlier caught side of a man revving his engine impatiently at traffic lights. We were wondering why he was being so aggressive behind the wheel. From th
You may have noticed this event originally called for our speaker bill fowler to be here. He is my predecessor at the Historical Society, which many of you already know. He is a distinguished repressor of history at northeastern professor of history at northeastern. We realized that such a fundamental story of the irish in boston would benefit from additional perspectives. He suggested, i will give him credit, this conversation would have more depth if we invited others, leading subject experts on the irish famine in the american response. We are pleased bill is joined tonight by catherine shannon, the guest historian of exhibition at westfield state university. We have christine can nearly, author and founding director of irelands Great Hunger Institute at quinnipiac university. Please welcome me in joining join me in welcoming, bill, christine, and kathleen. [applause] thank you very much. Thank you to all of your staff and trustees for hosting this exhibit. Louder. Louder, ok. Close