The 3rd such trial in u. S. History meanwhile at the white house President Trump signs things one of a trade agreement with china aimed at ending 18 month long disputes but with major issues still on resolved what is next for the worlds 2 top economies. Also coming up russias government result on a surprise move comes as president Vladimir Putin calls for reforms that could keep him in power well beyond the end of his term will get the details from moscow. Im burnt off its good to have you with us in the United States the stage is now set for the impeachment trial of a u. S. President for only the 3rd time in American History the house of representatives today voted to send 2 articles of impeachment. Against president drum to the senate the vote was largely along party lines trump is charged with abuse of office and obstruction of congresss authority to investigate that abuse the house has also approved a team of 7 prosecutors or managers for the trial the trial is expected to start ne
Agreement with china into ending and 18 months long dispute but with major issues still unresolved whats next for the worlds 2 top economies. Also coming up russias government resigns the surprise move comes after president Vladimir Putin calls for reforms that could keep him in tal well beyond the end of his time he will get the details from moscow to see. Im told me a lot people thanks for joining the 3rd. The stage is now set for the impeachment trial of a u. S. President only the 3rd time in history the house of representatives voted to submit 2 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the senate after House Speaker nancy pelosi signed the articles of impeachment it was carried symbolically from the house to the senate where the trial is expected to start next week trump is charged with abuse of office and obstruction of justice of congress its efforts to investigate that abuse is alleged to have pressured ukraine to investigate democratic rival joe biden. Im now j
And Exchange Commission chairman jay clayton regarding the work and agenda of the s. E. C. I thank you for your willingness to appear before the committee today, mr. Clayton, your willingness to testify is essential to our oversight much the s. E. C. The mission of the s. E. C. Is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and sufficient markets and facilitate capital formation. It plays a Critical Role in ensuring our nation has Capital Markets that the public can have confidence and trust in. It provides information to investors so as americans prepare for their futures, they may not only have a wide variety of financial opportunities, but they also have the information necessary to make informed investment decisions. Chairman clay torngs you came before this committee a year ago and assured us you would continue to take steps to ensure that the u. S. Capital markets remain the deepest, moshgt dynamic and liquid in the world. I commend you and the s. E. C. Staff for actions taken o
The annual retail frenzy begins, amid growing concerns about the environmental cost. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Were asking if youre over black friday on environmental grounds or because theres no genuine bargains to be had. You can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think, just use the hashtag bbc the briefing thousands of australian students have walked out of class to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in Climate Change, which they said is contributing to the countrys bushfire crisis. The rallies, in sydney and other major australian cities, were the first in a series of protests by students across the globe, demanding governments do more to protect the environment. There have been similar strikes in tokyo, while protests start in cities, including bangkok and paris, later. The protests come ahead of the annual Un Climate Conference that starts in madrid on monday. Lets go live to s
A deal with the key suspect who wants to tell all in a scandal of corruption in high places. Im sumi so misconducts good to have you with us climate activists around the world are taking to the streets in the 4th fridays for future Global Climate strike they are demanding that governments step up their efforts to cut Carbon Emissions and theyre sending a message as well to the u. N. Climate change conference which begins in madrid next week now organizers say more than 3000 strikes are planned around the world today and here you can get a sense of the scale of these rallies that are taking place calling on politicians to do more to slash c o 2 emissions australians were among the 1st to take to the streets in sydney hundreds of young people skipped school to hold a rally outside the city hall. Our house is on fire. Part metaphor part call to arms of Climate Change activists as they seek to hammer home a sense of urgency yet for some here in sydney its been a painful reality already. Ri