Something positive, right, with that rising case count hitting new records, it seems virtually every day, and deaths also starting to move up in knows hardhit states as well with hospitalizations thats certainly been a focus for Market Participants as you guys well know Scott Gottlieb who we follow closely tweeting about the remdesivir news, very encouraged but needs to be confirmed in a prospective trial, appears to be a receipt peck testify analysis of the face three data suggesting a survival benefit in severe Covid Patients. We have made the point many times it is only good news on remdesivir, but lets remember its an infused therapy in the hospital typically for people who are severely ill what we are hoping for and waiting for are significant antivirals that will have an affect on the virus far earlier in its course so that people will feel much more comfortable in resuming behavior because if they were to get it and these were to be available they could immediately take an oral
When he was killed on the gaza border yesterday. He was a student at jfs Jewish School in north london and had recently been living in central israel. Been living in central israel. At least 500 israelis are confirmed dead as fighting in gaza threatens to spiral into a major conflict. Benjamin netanyahu vowed to take a mighty vengeance and said his entire government is behind a decision to destroy the hamas terrorist organ nation. More than 313 palestinians have also died after hamas fired thousands of rockets while gunmen stormed the border. Hamas says israeli hostages are being held in secure places. The Prime Minister warned those in gaza to leave amid mounting signs that the conflict could spread. The conflict could spread. Begum what happened today has never been seen in israel. And i will make sure that it does not happen again. The entire government is behind this decision. The idf will immediately use all its strength to hamass capabilities to destroy hamass capabilities. We wi
The European Court ofjustice decides that the taxi hailing app, uber, should legally be considered a transport company. It means that the firm should be subjected to tighter eu regulation in the countries in which it operates. And we are spending more on ourFurry Friends operates. And we are spending more on our Furry Friends at christmas than ever before, with clothes and toys for pets. Good morning. Its wednesday 20th december. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The metropolitan police is launching a review of all current sex offence investigations, after the collapse of a second rape case in a week. The prosecutions were halted because of the late disclosure of evidence. Scotland yard confirmed the same officer was involved in both investigations. In the last hour, the metropolitan police have said around 30 cases that are about to go to trial will be reviewed with the crown prosecution service. I think it is important to draw a distinction between the two reviews. The
Of those whove signed an open letter defending the right of men to make sexual advances. He was tipped to be the next Lewis Hamilton before a horrific accident had both his lower legs amputated. But billy monger is now getting back behind the wheel. What else am i going to do with my life . I want to do something positive that can get a good message to other people. Rescue workers in Southern California are searching for survivors after mudslides and flooding in which at least 13 people have died. Hundreds are reportedly trapped and the number of deaths is expected to rise. More than 160 people have been taken to hospital, and 50 people including small children have been rescued. Police have described the scene as looking like a world war one battlefield. 0ur north america correspondent, james cook reports from los angeles. The rains came suddenly just before dawn. Torrential and terrifying. They coursed over the slick, scorched earth, gathering speed until mud was roaring down to the
Is set up. Futures in the United States a little bit softer. The euro tracing lower for the Third Straight day. Take a look at dollar range. But that 6 10 of 1 . We had a stronger dollar up by 2. 5 , but the rand still getting hit. Since 2015. Loss dollar, oil, bates, they pretty much go nowhere. Signaled the eu theresa may will have a year to work on a trade deal. Joining us now is bloomberg executive edit from london. Great have you with us. As you said, the eu cannot the two play hardball with the u. K. They will not negotiate a freetrade agreement until an the bill that the u. K. Owes the eu. That, if you look at donald trump, he talks about we will talk to you about your freetrade agreement if we see progress on these issues like the bill. He does not say everything needs to be wrapped up before he going to trade. Think it outlines what an actual roadmap could look. For Business Leaders, they want to understand what commercial ties look like. How long will it take to a bit of an o