And devastating wildfires force one of the largest evacuations in australias history tens of thousands flee the flames by land and seen 3000 military reserves of coal the doctors full cost to warn of potentially catastrophic conditions this weekend. Also coming up a victory for a u. K. Court rules that the lifestyle is a protected philosophical belief under british law paving the way through deacons to suit you saying have a very sweet fair employers. Come to the program we begin with fresh fears of another war in the middle east after a new u. S. Strike targeted on iran backed militia north of baghdad. It comes less than 24 hours after a drone strike killed a top the rayney in general a short while ago u. S. President donald trump defended the attack at Baghdad Airport in iraq that killed general customs of the money he was the head of irans elite could force and was seen as the architect of tehrans military operations in the middle east this drug also killed. Hondas an Iraqi Paramili
And lead Turkish Parliament decision to deploy troops to libya comes in for strong criticism of greece and fear it will lead to a further escalation in the region. Are broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is r. T. International im shawn thomas glad to have you with us we start with breaking news out of baghdad where a convoy belonging to iran backed militia has come under attack this is the 2nd attack in 2 days reports suggest 6 people have been killed and 3 others injured the Popular Mobilization forces have denied previous reports claiming the convoy carried its groups Senior Leaders they say it was only medical in nature this comes just 24 hours after an American Strike killed a top iranian general in the city. So the money now the Popular Mobilization forces is state Umbrella Organization composed. Around 40 mostly shia muslim militias it is known for playing a major role in the campaign to liberate the country from i saw several commanders of the pm f. Or kille
Good morning. [cheering] and the library of congress and i hope you all have been enjoying yourselves this morning. [applause] we have a rather large crowd and thithis morning for this particr session. Thats why im thrilled to introduce the next program. For the past year at the library of congress you may sit down because i have a few more. The United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. [applause] inspiration to so many of us and at 4 a. M. , students from the American University camp held in front oout infront of this univd they are here to. Spent most of your career enjoying all these things and youve been called recently the beyonce of jurisprudence. Without further ado, she is joined by her coauthors of her bestselling memoir coauthors mary, adjunct professor at georgetown law and her interviewer today, the person you know very well. [applause] i have to tell you before i leave the stage i want to shake your hand. [applause] i want to give a because that bd be very u
The cspan cities tour is withg the american support from our spectrum cable partners. Coming up, we will visit noted locations and speak to experts about the citys history. Among the programs, Robert F Kennedys visit on the night of Martin Luther kings assassination. What we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness. We learn about the contributions of millionaire businesswoman madam cj walker. Visit to the indianapolis motor speedway, home of the indy 500. We begin our special feature at the home of our 23rd president , Benjamin Harrison. There was a little stupid at the front door which is still there and he stood at that area and crowds of people would come to hear him speak. He is one of the most unknown president s. 23rd president. He falls in the middle of Grover Cleveland. Oftentimes people find him confused with his grandfather, William Henry harrison. Benjamin harrison was only seven years old when his grandfather died. He served a full four years. As president
But says it should also be shared with eritreas leader. Says he impeachment charges against him a week Democratic Party leaders announced on tuesday accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of congress heidi joe castro reports from washington standing before a portrait of one of the nations Founding Fathers George Washington House Democratic leaders made a historic announcement today in service to our duty to the constitution and to our country. The House Committee on the judiciary is introducing 2 articles of impeachment charging the president of the United States donald j. Drum with committing high crimes and misdemeanors the 1st article is abuse of power for withholding security aid and a white house visit with ukraines leader in exchange for political investigations that would benefit trumps reelection the 2nd obstruction of congress for refusing to cooperate with impeachment investigators the evidence is every bit as strong that President Trump has obstructed congress fully