Featuring 1291 speakers in 23 cities, seven states and six countries. But i am pleased to say as of today were really proud to announce this is our home, the National Center for the preservation of democracy. Trust me, were very happy about it. Of particular interest to me, our offices will be next door in the building that was constructed in 1924. Im told its haunted. Im a little freaked out by that. The other cool thing is my great grandfather was a bricklayer on this building in the middle of los angeles. So i own the place, by my logic. All of our events are followed by a reception to which everyone can grab either a glass of wine or water and continue the conversation with tonights featured guest and one another. Please give a warm welcome to ms. Goldie bloomenstick. Good evening, everybody. Thanks for joining us here tonight. I understand theyre going to be showing the bat signal tonight at 7 30 in l. A. We have a terrific panel here tonight. Im going to introduce the panel. We h
Hours after ukrainian president s Petro Poroshenko accused russia direct and open aggression, authorities lost control of the luhansk airport. One month after Vladimir Putin called for talks on statehood for Eastern Ukraine. Al jazeera am peter sharp has more from southEastern Ukraine. 30 kilometers to the west is russia. This is russias second huge humanitarian convey, destination donetsk. The drivers of this military base tell us the drivers have yet to be cleared by the International Red cross but that didnt stop the first convoy pushing across the frontier and wont stop this either. Kiev says its not going to accept this convoy unless it goes through the red cross checks but whats clear is this convoy will roll and i think soon whether kiev likes it or not. The eu warned the kremlin on the weekend it would impose tough new sanctions within seven days unless russia curbed its issues with ukraine. There wont be a military solution in this situation. This is the view of the other eu m
And a controversial mascot. Ukrainian forces suffered a major set back today losing control of the airport in the eastern city of luhansk, this coming after russian president Vladimir Putin called for talks over the region. Humanitarian aid to eastern ukraine. Peter sharp has more from southwestern russia. Popped up fueled up ready and waiting to push onto the Ukrainian Border just 30 kilometers to the west. This is russias second huge socalled humanitarian convoy destination donetsk. Drivers at this military base told us the drivers have yet to be cleared by the International Red cross but that didnt stop the first convoy pushing across the frontier and it wont stop this one first. Its not going to allow unless it goes through red cross checks but it is clear that this convoy will roll and roll soon whether kiev likes it or not. The eu warned the kremlin on the weekend that it would impose tough new sanctions within seven days if russia did not curb its support of the separatists. Ger
Behind me. Pg and e crews im told are repairing it, by replacing it with spare parts. The good news is a half hour ago, a supervisor told me the order was given to resume all train service. He says its safe, because the line has been secured. But it was a long commute for many passengers on this chilly november night. We found hundreds of people in the dark parking lot at the caltrain station. Al patiently waiting for buses to bring them to another station, so they can board a train. How long have you had to wait . I got on the train in Mountain View a little after 5. And now its what . 8 00here . About three hours. More than two hours since i got on the train. And then weve probably waited for more than an hour on the train. What were you doing to try to kill time . Read. Reporter buses to nearby train stations, the lines were long, but orderly. We found this woman offering free rides to stranded passengers. I just came to pick up my husband who lives on the train. We live in San Fran
Todays rain is the likely culprit. Reporter frank, thats right. That downed power line were talk being is right up there behind me. Pg and e crews im told are repairing it, by replacing it with spare parts. The good news is a half hour ago, a supervisor told me the order was given to resume all train service. He says its safe, because the line has been secured. But it was a long commute for many passengers on this chilly november night. We found hundreds of people in the dark parking lot at the caltrain station. Al patiently waiting for buses to bring them to another station, so they can board a train. How long have you had to wait . I got on the train in Mountain View a little after 5. And now its what . 8 00here . About three hours. More than two hours since i got on the train. And then weve probably waited for more than an hour on the train. What were you doing to try to kill time . Read. Reporter buses to nearby train stations, the lines were long, but orderly. We found this woman