Neither had a majority of delegates. Cbs news was there to cover a contested convention. Part of that coverage was a debate among delegates over a rule that would require president ford to name his running a made. Portion of that debate is 3. 5 hours. This is a cbs news special report. The Third Session of the Republican National convention. This portion is sponsored by merrill lynch. Now here is walter cronkite. Good evening. This may be the most exciting Political Convention session any errors a in years. The Republican Party is here to nominate a president ial candidate and an incumbent president for the First Time Since 1912 faces a serious challenge from within his own party. That comes tomorrow night according to the schedule with a scheduledt could be out on the floor of the arena tonight. Both sides will test their strength, which could make or break. New is the number of the rule proposed by the reagan side that would force president ford to name his Vice President ial running
The situation. Hint at support for apple in its encryption battle with the j government. We begin with a continuing refugee crisis in europe. The International Organization for migration has Just Announced that more than 100,000 refugees and migrants have already arrived on european shores this year alone. Most of these, 97,000 people landed on the greek islands while more than 7,000 crossed to italy. More than 400 people have lost their lives so far this year, mainly on that sea crossing from the Turkish Court to the greek realized. Meanwhile, along the greecemacedonia border, afghan refugees remain stranded after blocked from crossing over. The mass zoneians imposed restrictions on afghans entering their territory while allowing people from syria and iraq to pass through. Those refused entry have been staging a silt in on the greek side of the border. We report from that border crossing. Only iraqi an syrian nationals are allowed to continue their jury knee. At the moment, they are p
Youre not gonna tell me how old you are. I really dont know. The slightest idea. Whatswhats the difference . Its like, you know, you have slightly graying hair, butbut no, but that doesnt mean anything. For a trumpet player . Your lips turn gray, and [ laughter ] [ applause ] no, it was a strange color of raspberry, and they were lying on the floor beside the bed this morning. [ laughter ] i havent the foggiest. I dont even want to talk to you. Im gonna talk to tommy over there. Incidentally, this is the tonight show, coming to you from week it says hollywood, right . Now people who are here know we dont come from hollywood. We come from burbank, where scientists where space scientists are busy looking for signs of life. [ laughter ] how are you, tom . [ laughter ] tommy is pretty choked up. He had a big day today. The man on the eskimo pie truck let tommy ring his bell. [ laughter ] well, lets see. I have a late report from the newsroom to pass on to you in case you in case you missed
Millions of in another section. The bridge area around the holy area. The grand mosque is a virtual construction site. Cranes surround the complex with a multibillion dollars project underway. The sheer number of people converging on mecca every year results in tragedies such as stampedes. The saw District Attorney government goes to great length to ensure the safety of visitors but fridays tragedy will force a review of measures surrounding construction work to islams holiest site moscow is setting up military support for the president of syria. Western Officials Say russia is sending antiaircraft Missile Systems to syria and they believe it will be operated by russian troops. Russia says theyre sending experts to train syriaens to use the weapons. Now to an emotional and loud debate in washington over the iran nuclear deal. Regardless, the republicanled house tried to send the president a strong message using the anniversary of 9 11 as a backdrop. Mike is in washington. Mike . Report
A report says corruption was embedded in world athletics governing body and the leadership must have known. Plus. Box office hit mad max makes the running with ten oscar nominations. The United Nations secretarygeneral says the starvation of people in the besieged town of madia amounts to a war crime by the syrian government. Ban kimoon criticized all sides in the conflict for committing atrocious acts. Bank kimoon said the people were in desperate need and are treated worst than hostages. A Second International aid convoy arrived in the town. They needed supplies and they made their way to the area in 44 trucks. News came of the death a 3monthold baby of malnutrition in a village near by. Lets go live to our diplomat mattic editor at the United Nations in new york. Very Strong Language indeed from baniec kimoon. Absolutely. Almost five years of war in syria now, and ive been listening to many of his speeches over nearly five years. I think in my ways this is one of the strongest comme