Learn facts on capitol hill well, hello, and welcome into our view is joining us from Around The World. Im Becky Anderson. It is monday, may the 20, nine in am here in london. It is 11 30 a. M. In iran, where the government is expressing condolences over the deaths of president Ebrahim Raisi the countrys president , and the Foreign Minister and seven others in a helicopter, crash, rescuers are trans sparing the bodies of those killed from the crash side. And irans East Azerbaijan province to the city of tabriz. Iranian Officials Say the Helicopter Ran into trouble amid heavy fog on sunday afternoon. At the time of the crash, there were lowhanging clouds and Cool Temperatures across the region with fog settling in as the sunset will images of the Crash Site Show the remote mountainous area where the aircraft went down. The president and other officials have been attending and Inauguration Ceremony of a new near the border with azerbaijan ive and watson following action from around the r
Warrants for the leader of hamas, yahya sinwar and the israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Were going to have much more continuing coverage of this coming up. Im kasie hunt, Cnn News Central starts right now cnn. Breaking news we are following this Breaking News. The International Criminal Court Moments ago announced it is seeking Arrest Warrants for the leaders of hamas for the october 7 Terrorist Attacks can israel and also seeking Arrest Warrants for the political and Military Leadership of the state of israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is really defenseman minister. Yoav gallant hamas is top political and military leaders also being sought for Crimes Against Humanity. All named just now, cnns chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour, has this exclusive interview with a Special Prosecutor at the International Criminal court, karim khan, who announced it to her just moments ago. And shes joining us right now from the hague christiane, tell me more tell us
Special coverage of Donald Trumps criminal hush money trial. The crossexamination of Michael Cohen already back under way this morning with the defense expected to wrap by mid morning followed by a likely redirect from the prosecution. After that we expect the defense to get its turn. Its still unclear at this point how extensive the defenses case will be, or will it be a defense at all . Joining us to discuss all that, msnbc legal analyst danny cevallos, a Criminal Defense Attorney and kristin gibb bin fed din, along with former prosecute bernard villalona. Well head out to the courthouse in just a moment as we establish our contact with Yasmin Vossoughian on scene. We can take our viewers inside a little bit to whats happening with this crossexamination, a lot of discussion about what cohen was dealing with in his own Business Dealings during the time of the 2016 election, from his Taxi Medallion Business down to then dealing with david pecker. Theyre also talking about what was he d
Two phrases that are guaranteed to lock up the youth vote. Donald trump said at the debate, he wants both of them to stand instead of sit. Thats the status of our presidency. Standing is a feat of strength. I think we could learn a lot more watching them both try to get out of a bean bag chair. Thatd be a good one. As the president ial candidates prepare to debate next month, Donald Trumps Hush Money Trial, the criminal trial, resumes today in New York City. Well have expert legal analysis on the case so far and a preview of what could be the final week in court. Plus, well have some of the highlights from President Bidens Commencement Speech at Morehouse College, where he attempted to thread the needle on several issues connected to his reelection campaign. Also ahead, well recap a wild weekend at the Pga Championship with new details about the arrest of Scottie Scheffler. That was incredible. Well show you the dramatic final putt to win the major tournament. Good morning. Welcome to
Who was on board a helicopter that crashed or had a hard landing earlier today. It was described both ways. A rescue way should operation underway. In just a few moments ago, we received pictures showing the helicopter with the president on board when they were taking off today. Again, it has not been seen since. There is been weather in the other area. Lets go to josh letterman. We no anything concrete about his condition and who was on board the helicopter. We note the Foreign Minister of the country who is a significant character was also on board the helicopter. We dont no his status just like we dont no the status of the president. We have heard from a rons Supreme Leader who is ultimately the Decision Maker in iran who has released a statement who said people should pay pray for the well being and the safe return of the president and the Foreign Minister. He says everybody should stay calm reassuring and nation that the work of the country will go on unimpeded. We are in a Holdin