Live from the berlin studios of dw, this is the journal. With syria and mali in focus, World Leaders convene for the munich conference. Criticism in front of the president ial palace. It has become the byword for organized [no audio] celebrates its 100th birthday. Thanks for joining us. International leaders are gathering in bavaria for the annual Munich Security Conference. The German Defense minister opened the conference by focusing on the current conflicts in syria and moly mali and emphasizing the importance of ongoing cooperation between europe and the United States. Them in the United Nations has been gridlocked over syria for months, and often, these occasions provide a more informal opportunity for an exchange of ideas. One of the most prominent speakers will be Vice President joe biden of the u. S. , and he stopped off in berlin on the way to the meeting. The u. S. Vicepresident peter were when visit to the german capital and his first to the german chancellery. He held an eq
International leaders are gathering in bavaria for the annual Munich Security Conference. The German Defense minister opened the conference by focusing on the current conflicts in syria and moly mali and emphasizing the importance of ongoing cooperation between europe and the United States. Them in the United Nations has been gridlocked over syria for months, and often, these occasions provide a more informal opportunity for an exchange of ideas. One of the most prominent speakers will be Vice President joe biden of the u. S. , and he stopped off in berlin on the way to the meeting. The u. S. Vicepresident peter were when visit to the german capital and his first to the german chancellery. He held an equally brief press conference after talks with chancellor merkel, giving high praise for transatlantic relations. The two reportedly discussed conflicts in syria and moly mali but made no public statements on the matter. His next stop is munich for an annual security conference, a meeting
Surprising numbers in a drop in childhood obesity. What could be a healthier point towards a healthier americans. Its not all good news, especially for older women. Im john berman, welcome to early start. Im christian romans, its wednesday, halfway through the week. Lets begin with our top story. It is drum roll, please the weather, arctic chill. Cold air, millions of americans waking up to face another bitterly cold morning. The arctic blast dropping temperatures on the midwest and east 20 degrees below normal. Record lows in some cases. And of course, it wouldnt be cold without some snow to go along with it. The latest freeze is not as deep as the one in january. Thats cold comfort for those of us who want spring to get here. What is it, 22 days, indra . Until spring comes . Hi there. Its actually worse than yesterday. Were talking temperatures again. Currently, 5 below. Minneapolis, 10 below. Duluth, 12 below. New york city, 12 below, duluth, 35 below with the windchill. It is miser
Holiday cheer. A very merry new day starts right now. And wonders of his eye and wonders and wonders of his love repeat the sounding joy good morning. Welcome to new day. Its december 25th, 6 00 in the east. A warm welcome to all of you on this Christmas Morning. In the spirit of the season were joined by the wonderful young peoples chorus of new york city. Theyll be singing carols as you just heard. Hope you get in the holiday mood. They sound amazing. Its going to be great. Also what does today really mean to billions around the world you ask . Its not just about presents or family, friends and food, even though thats a great part of it, its a matter of faith. Well talk about that with our own group of wise men and women. Kate, you talked about the food. We all have our holiday favorites, somebodys pie, sweet potato pie, corn bread. Stuffing yourself at the table isnt the best idea on any day. What . Im the bearer of bad news. Its especially hard to void it today. What can we do to k
Who cares . Well get to the Seinfeld Story in a moment. But i want to begin with janet mock. She wrote about her life as a transgender woman in the book redefining realness, my path to womanhood, identity, love and so much more. Janet rejoins me now. I brought you back on the show. Cards on the table. I have spent an infuriating 24 hours. And i want you to explain why ive had to go through this. Because let me start from this premise. I have always been 100 supportive of all gay rights, gay marriage rights, transgender rights. In fact, i want equality for everyone. In america and around the world. Thats always been my position. Anyone that watches this show knows thats exactly what ive always stood for. I had you on the show. You wrote a powerful book. I did nothing but laud your courage. I said you were a fantastic person to be out there center stage, selling the message that theres no need to stigmatize transgender people. I called you a woman throughout the interview. I never disput