Judicial nominations. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Ee ternl god, we are grateful that you continue to rule the universe. We being a knowledge that though wrong seems so strong your purposes will be fulfilled. Lord, we praise you for your promise that in everything you continue to work for the good of those who love you. Mighty god, let your will be done lest our law makers bless our lawmakers. Listen to their prayers. Quench their thirst for your proence with your abiding love. May they not forget the many times you have helped them in the past. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding of
Welcome to bloomberg daybreak europe. We end the week with a risk on. The msci asiapacific index with a fourth week of gains. The s p 500 yesterday closing within 0. 5 of that record high, lifted by this report of a potential interim deal between the u. S. And china. The 10 year yield goes up another basis points. We have risen more than 20 basis points this week, the biggest weekly gain in that 10 year treasury yield since 2016. 108. 14 is where dollaryen sits. The market seemed to take the easy be decision as ecb decision as dovish. 5 higherended 0. 0 yesterday. Brent heading for a weekly drop with the iea warning that opec faces a looming surplus. Thats get back to the ecb. Mario draghi delivered his final stimulus package after overcoming an unprecedented revolt from projectors. The risks surrounding the euro area Growth Outlook remain tinted to the downside. We still think the probability of a recession for the euro area is small, but it has gone up. Outlook andeconomic continued
And the New York Times backtracks on its reporting of the script poisoning case in the u. K. For almost 2 months the paper failed to correct an article of a disturbing picture showing to President Trump supposedly capturing the aftermath of the nerve agent. 247 news live from the russian capital this is your r. T. International from the team and myself you know neal hello and welcome to our top story. Arties video agency ruptly has obtained exclusive footage of whistleblower julian us in Londons Belmarsh prison the video shows the wiki leaks founder chatting with fellow inmates in the high security facility where hes serving a 50 week sentence for skipping bill its the 1st time images of us have appeared since his arrest on removal from the Ecuadorian Embassy in london some 2 months ago concerns have been mounting over his health in recent weeks after he feels to appear before courts at the end of may via video link for a hearing on possible extradition to the us the un special rapport
And the New York Times. Reporting on poisoning case in the u. K. For almost 2 months the paper failed to correct an article about the pictures shown to the president from supposedly. The time. Just going one minute past 10 pm here in moscow this Summer Nights a warm welcome to our to international linings you can only our top story. Video agency ruptly has obtained exclusive footage of whistleblower Julian Assange in Londons Belmarsh prison the video shows the wiki leaks founder chatting with fellow inmates in the high security facility where hes serving a 15 week sentence for skipping a meal its the 1st time images of appeared since his arrest and removal from the Ecuadorian Embassy in london almost 2 months ago concerns have been mounting over his health in recent weeks after he failed to appear before court at the end of may via video link for a hearing on possible extradition to the us the unite United Nations excuse me special rubber tour on torture has condemned the sun just trea
By the i. M. F. The New York Times trunks on its reporting of the poisoning case in the u. K. For almost 2 months the paper failed to correct an article about a disturbing pictures shown to President Trump supposedly capturing the aftermath of a nerve agent attack. Around the clock across the world this is your r. T. International pleasure to have your company this hour i mean a new era of our top story our teaser video agency ruptly has obtained exclusive footage of whistleblower Julian Assange in Londons Belmarsh prison the video shows the wiki leaks founder chatting with fellow inmates in the high security facility where hes serving a 50 week sentence for skipping because its the 1st time images have appeared since his arrest and removal from the Ecuadorian Embassy in london almost 2 months ago concerns have been mounting over his health in recent weeks after he failed to appear before court at the end of may via video link for a hearing on possible extradition to the u. S. The Unit