Community. He is not wellknown among rank and file fbi agents. Chris wray is unflappable from my experience. Reporter Kent Alexander hired wray when he was oust attorney in georgia. I think the fbi could use a little less politics. And he is a very nonpartisan guy. I was a clinton appointee when i hired him. Chris is a republican. Reporter the appointment comes at a time when President Trumps relationship with Jeff Sessions remains strained. For the second day in a row, the white house declined to say if the president had confidence in sessions. Early Senate Reaction to wrays nomination was positive, even among some democrats. In the aftermath of comeys firing, wrays biggest confirmation hurdle will be proving his ability and willingness to deflect all forms of political pressure. Major garrett, thanks. In another important story tonight. Isis has claimed responsibility for a pair of attacks that occurred today in tehran. At least 12 were killed in whats believed to be the first time i
Is in turkey to attend a major oil conference. So what lies ahead for the black stuff . And Women In India are fighting a taxing battle when it comes to personal hygiene products. Welcome to World Business report. Im ben bland in a minute well have the latest chinese Inflation Numbers from rico. But first the 22nd World Petroleum congress kicked off in turkey yesterday. The Global Oil Pow Wow comes amid a period of turmoil for the global oil industry. As you can see, while a global deal between major producers but not the us to limit supply has somewhat stabilised the price of the black stuff, oversupply now means its now on the slide again. But us Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson himself an oil man who served as ceo of exxon mobil before taking office praised some new energy initiatives. The United States looks forward to engaging with turkey on projects that will increase Global Energy security such as the southern gas quarter and the Eastern Mediterranean gas. These projects will en
Trade, britains only surviving cloth hall opens after a multi Million Pound renovation. Good morning. Its tuesday 1st august. Im julian worricker. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. British gas has said it will increase the price of electricity for the first time in nearly four years. Its owner centrica says Electricity Prices will increase by 12. 5 from 15th september. 3. 1 million customers will be affected. But the companys gas prices will be held at their current level. The average annual dual fuel bill for households on a standard tariff will rise by £76, up by 7. 3 . Ian conn is the Chief Executive of british gass Parent Company, centrica. He explained why the price rise was necessary despite a decrease in the wholesale cost of energy. First of all, the last time we moved our Electricity Prices was in january 2014 and since then they have been held flat. From that time, and you are correct, wholesale prices have fallen, we estimate about £36 on an average bill, that is not what is d
President elect nominatedeln ryan zinke to head the interior department. Tm the 55yearold is a retired rer navy s. E. A. L. He was awarded awd two bronze stars for combatze sf missions in iraq. Or he cmiss repeat excuse me reportedly beat out gop congresswoman kathy mcmorriscmos rogers for the job. Ob once confirmed hell oversee o more than 20 percent ofrcen federal land that includes National Parks likeal p like yellowstone and yosemite. Joining us we have hav democratic strategist omara and republican strategistrate david brown much thanks forown joining us tonight. Tonig thanks for having us. Nks david lets start with you. s ryan zinke good choice . Cic you know, all of thesese choices seem to be istablishment. They seem to be going back to t what weve seen in past administrations where in my opinion we are letting a lote of foxes in the hen house. Are te i mean, if you. Really supported donald trump you wanted to see shakeup, right,igt and his very first appointmentme for his chief
Very heavy. So far no reports of hail but that doesnt mean its not happening. Then the next line heading toward san ramone. Danville and heading over toward contra costa. There is another line in the mountains and that line is stretching now toward the southern end of the peninsula heading toward the south bay. After we get through the front thats a good news. We have a wind advisory. There is so much moisture. Urban and small stream flood advisory. Only for another 15 minutes. 40s on the temperatures to 50s. The wind is the big story. 25 gusts already to 40, 45. That will continue but look for this to continue in this afternoon with more rain moving in. Highs will only be in the 50s. Another system on sunday. That looks to be the wettest. I think its gone through the golden gate bridge. Its raining so hard that some Manhole Covers have started floating away. Just heard that. There is also flooding on the off ramp in marin southbound highway 101 and there is a lot of flooding. I want t