live from our studio in singapore, this is bbc news. it s newsday. welcome to newsday. it s six in the morning in singapore, and six in the evening in washington dc, where a group of 20 senators from both sides of the us political divide have announced proposals for limited measures aimed at curbing gun violence. the developments come after the tragic mass shootings in texas and new york. ten republican senators have backed the legislation potentially enough numbers for this to be voted into law. let s have a closer look at what s in the guns proposal. the framework agreement includes support for state red flag laws, where guns could be kept from those who might pose a danger. also included, tougher background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21. there would also be measures to prevent what s known as straw purchases where people buy guns for others who are restricted from purchasing them. but what s not included are measures that the democrats and presidentjoe bi
senior tech engineers put on leave after claiming an artificial intelligence tool has developed a mind of its own. and a month after mcdonald s pulled out of russia because of ukraine, a home grown burger chain opens up. a group of us senators from both the republican and democratic parties have reached agreement on a series of gun control measures. the developments come after the tragic mass shootings in texas and new york. let s have a closer look at what s in the proposal. the framework agreement includes support for state red flag laws where guns could be kept from those who might pose a danger. also included tougher background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21. there would also be measures to prevent what s known as straw purchases, where people buy guns for others who are restricted from purchasing them. but what s not included are measures that the democrats and president biden had advocated, such as raising the age for buying semiautomatic rifles to 21
To say we recognize the suffering of women. And the new front line in britains fight against terrorism. Where universities have become the focus of sweeping antiterrorism laws. There has been a second night of protests across the u. S. Over the decision not to charge a white policeman in the Fatal Shooting of an unarmed black teenager. Lets take you to the scene in oakland, california. Demonstrators setting up a blockade across one street and then setting it on fire. They also looted stores and faced with off police. Over to boston, 1500 demonstrators blocked city streets in a mostly peaceful show of force. And in new york hundreds gathered in union square chanting black lives matter. Ferguson, missouri is at the heart of the protest. More than 40 people were arrested overnight. From ferguson, daniel lack reports. Reporter for a while it seemed as many mondays mayhem would be repeated. A police car burned outside of city hall. There were reports of gunshots and Police Used Tear Gas and
Europe. His aim is to tackle security issues. Egypt faces a wave of attacks in the sinai region. The fingers blamed are often pointed at you hottest linked to the Islamic State group. Another threat violence spilling over from neighboring libya. In an exclusive interview last week, the International Community is urged to take action. The efforts are beyond france and italy. It is a common effect so that libya would become again a normal state in on a zone of obstruction for the terrorists. In syria, should be applied also in libya. Egypt wants to revamp its weaponry, making sure it has got different suppliers for stop until last year, the country largely relied on the United States, but after a bloody repression against the Muslim Brotherhood washington frozen some military aid. Now cairo wants to reinforce its air force fleet. New contracts could be signed. Sisiss visit comes as egypt is trying to revive its economy. After years of political instability, the country wants to attract f
On its Second Quarter, but shares gain on the u. S. Rising picture as the u. S. Recovers. Plus, if you dont want the lights to go out, it is time to rethink policy. Thats the message from the Biggest Energy companies. Well hear from rwe. And if thats not enough, in an hours time, it will be over to find out who won this years Nobel Peace Prize. Yep. Plenty to talk about today. We start off with breaking news from the ia, the International Energy agency. The big thing to focus on here seems to be opec crude supplies down below 30 Million Barrels a day for the first time in more than two years. This has been led by steep declines in libya and iraq. Output down 29. 9 Million Barrels a day. Despite audi output topping 10 Million Barrels a day for a third month running. They raised the 2013 Oil Demand Forecast to 91 Million Barrels a day, projected at 1 Million Barrels a day for 2013, as well. Theyre talking about exceptionally high u. S. Crude refinery runs, as well. Joining us for more, j