To social distance we need to wear fit or face coverings if were in settings where we cant social distance particularly in these hot zones in brazil protesters have been demonstrating against president diable sonars handling of the crisis theyve set out a 1000 crosses in the capital brazil is the 2nd worst hit country in the world the us president says intelligence agencies are told in the report suggesting that russia or offered to pay taliban fighters to target american troops in afghanistan were not credible but the New York Times who 1st reported the story now says senior u. S. Officials were aware of the plot as early as january the newspaper reports that at least one death was connected to the bounties Karen Greenberg is director of the center on National Security at the Fordham University school of law she says even if trumps denials are true the controversy isnt good for him. If this is a story that actually has some merit to it which if the New York Times is right it seems to
Coronavirus demick and taking down a symbol of racism mississippi vosa retired that last state flag in the u. S. With the confederate emblem. So we begin with breaking news out of pakistan and an attack on the Stock Exchange in karate gunmen trying to storm the building just over an hour ago a grenade was thrown as the men entered the compound Security Forces were quickly on the scene and police say the attack is over several people have been killed lets get the latest from come on high doc correspondent in islamabad what more details can you tell us about this attack. What we know so far forward kerik stormed the kharaj Stock Exchange building there very larger security friend thing around the perimeter. And tried to enter the compound however there were different from the guards adductor out your Stock Exchange and during that time the Law Enforcement agencies also were able to deploy to the area gunfire rich all 4 to. One policeman all shocked. And 4 of the guards who were. Killed i
People are confirmed killed in karachi. Hungry and trying to stay warm Seasonal Workers stuck in chile as winter bites and coronavirus stops them from going home. And im joining with the sports Manchester City on course to defend the f. A. Cup title after 18 past newcastle face arsenal in the semifinals. So then china is being accused of forcing it we go women into pregnancy check sterilization or abortion in a bid to slash birth rates an investigation by the Associated Press has found evidence of a 4 Year Campaign in North Western provinces chinas government denies the allegations saying theyre not based on facts will be live in beijing in just a moment but 1st alexia brown begins our coverage. Never forget the day chinese authorities told her 3rd child was illegal she says she was threatened told to pay a fine of more than 2. 00 and a half 1000. 00 should be locked up in an 10 minute camp. To give shot. And remove fetuses forcefully if they say its illegal to make you get an abortion
Hi i am Suzanne Spaulding director of the Democratic Institution project and the International Security program at the center for strategic and international studies. I want to welcome all of you to part one of a twopart conversation, connecting the issues of racism, National Security, and Civic Education and empowerment. This conversation is part of a broader Strategic Dialogue with civics as a National Security imperative. The Broader Program and todays program are generously funded by the Craig Newmark philanthropy. We are very grateful for his support. Todays amazing lineup of speakers will focus on the ways in which systemic racism in addition to being a fundamental violation of our commitment to human rights, is also a National Security issue. From sidelining essential voices and talents and National Security to undermining our influence around the world to presenting an all too tempting targets to exploit. address the inequities in the National Security threat. All of us must be
Protected civil rights writ large. So this is going to require a longterm bipartisan commitment. But not just from us in washington but folks in the state capitals, city halls, and Police Departments across the country. Because ultimately its the local officials that have the responsibility to hire and fire the police chief, to make sure that bad Police Officers are removed from the force. And thats where the nearterm responsibility needs to lie, because we dont have that capability here. But we do believe, i do believe there are concrete steps we can take right now to address the racial injustices that were exposed once again with the death of mr. Floyd. So i appreciate senator scott and leader mcconnell for responding to this crisis with the urgency that it deserves, and im proud to be part of this effort in the senate. Mr. President , i yield the floor. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from. The presiding officer the s