Michael link thank you so much michel for coming on im going to say that when you were appointed special rapporteur you probably didnt think you were going to be thinking of the illegal occupation in the context of a Global Pandemic how about is coronavirus in the occupied territories that alone gaza. Look at the very beginning it appeared opin when the crown of iris 1st hit in march it appeared that the the occupy palestinian territories were going to actually weather this extremely rather well in part thats because of a negative situation other such limited freedom of mobility. And movement with respect to other gaza strip in particular and that many you know a huge number of the palestinian population in the west bank is also extremely limited freedom of movement around behind the the wall and as really checkpoints well whats happened with respect to the 2nd wave that were experiencing now is that cases both in gaza the west bank and including East Jerusalem are rising exponentially
The market, its the same as yesterday, the markets churning with gold moving higher. But you are right, we have seen a bounceback to green on the screen after the navarro flap. Its clear, its a market in search of a story in the line, maybe we can find a story from philip. Francine we will talk about runaway inflation with him shortly. Lets get to first word news. President trump calmed that the phaseng one agreement is fully intact. Peter navarro said that aspect of the trade deals were over on fox news, and he said his comments were taken wildly out of context. Mike pence is warning that more young people around the country are testing positive for the coronavirus. Making their mark in a Conference Call with governors. Concerned byed Texas Governor greg abbott. The infectionat rate is rising. Boris latest stage in johns Boris Johnson announcing the latest age in lifting the coronavirus locked down. Movie theaters and museums may open the door after next month and he may also cut the
We are going to have a great night tonight. We are honoring literary liens, emma white will be honored, a big night for the Massive National Book Foundation for literature, culture, a big night for all of us. When i have the ability to stand in front of people i mention my mothers name jean christian. She is the reason i like to say about my mother i am the man that i am because she is the woman sheis or was. My mother was my first teacher. My mother graduated from college at the age of 17, the first person in her family to go to college. For me to be a wellknown literary advocate in this nation, a place where only a scant few generations ago it would have been illegal for me to read is no small thing. [applause] literature is the birthrightof every single one of us, no exception and if you can read in at least one language youare in my definition free. That is to say , no one can pull the wall over your eyes. No one can give you a set of what they want to call alternative facts and co
Shery Narendra Modi under pressure to make good on his promises in fridays budget. Happy july 4. U. S. Stock and bond markets closed on the Independence Day holiday. Lets see how things are shaping up for the asian market. Sophie tgif here in asia and happy fourth to our american friends. Here in wellington, kiwi stocks opening higher by. 1 . We could be looking at a muted start. Samsung earnings day, and we could be looking to extend gains after being boosted by. Emiconductor suppliers in tokyo, we could see potential at thes for the nikkei end of a choppy week. Tvs is the latest to downgrade japanese equities. Paul thanks very much. Lets get to first word news now with selina wang. Na brexit cheerleader Boris Johnson has told the conservative Party Campaign split forat the brussels is key. He warned failure to deliver brexit could split the nation apart. A poll said tory members would choose brexit even if it meant breaking up the united kingdom. British marines have seized and Irani
Our meeting will come to order consistent with our policy of starting on time and say good morning to the Committee Meets today to consider the nomination of general mark milley to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and are grateful for your decades of distinguished service to our nation, we also welcome why you are family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce those that you feel are appropriate. Its standard for the committee to ask certain questions. These are the required questions, we will ask them fast and if you would audibly respond to them i would appreciate it very much. First if you adhere to the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . Yes. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee . Yes, chairman. Do you agree to provide documents including copies of the forms of communication in a timely matter when requested by a duly constituted committee o