Sharply, after its launch on the New York Stock Exchange. In china, we witness the official efforts to silence popular criticism ahead of the National Peoples congress. And jackies Life Afterjfk the lost letters which reveal a love affair with a senior british diplomat. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news high drama in dubai for andy murray. After an epic tie break, the world number one is into the the semifinals. Good evening. One of president trumps most trusted colleagues, the us Attorney GeneralJeff Sessions, is under intense pressure tonight. Hes facing allegations that he lied under oath about his contacts with russian officials during the election campaign. But mr sessions, speaking within the past hour, has denied any improper contact and hes announced that hell not be involved in the official investigation into claims of russian influence in the president ial election. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. Marine one touching down on the navys newest
Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london, and 8pm In Washington where the us Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, says he wont be involved in any investigation into whether russia interfered in last years president ial election. Hes been accused of lying about contacts he had with russian officials during the campaign and senior democrats have called on him to resign, accusing him of lying on oath to congress. Mr sessions has denied doing anything wrong. This is what he told reporters a little earlier. We talked a little bit about terrorism, as i recall and somehow the subject of the ukraine came up. I have the Ukrainian Ambassador in my office the day before and. To listen to him. Nothing that russia. Russia had done nothing that was wrong in any area and Everybody Else was wrong with regard to the ukraine. It got too bit of a testy conversation at that point. Our North America Editorjon Sopel has this on the days events. I thought it was telling last night that as soon as the story broke ther
Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london, and 8pm In Washington where the us Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, says he wont be involved in any investigation into whether russia interfered in last years president ial election. Hes been accused of lying about contacts he had with russian officials during the campaign and senior democrats have called on him to resign, accusing him of lying on oath to congress. Mr sessions has denied doing anything wrong. This is what he told reporters a little earlier. We talked a little bit about terrorism, as i recall and somehow the subject of the ukraine came up. I have the Ukrainian Ambassador in my office the day before and. To listen to him. Nothing that russia. Russia had done nothing that was wrong in any area and Everybody Else was wrong with regard to the ukraine. It got too bit of a testy conversation at that point. Our North America Editorjon Sopel has this on the days events. I thought it was telling last night that as soon as the story broke ther
Nintendos new device goes on sale around the world but can it convince gamers to switch . Plus the gadgets google wants every home to have. We hear from the companys new hardware boss. Welcome to World Business report. Im ben bland. In a minute well talk about the currency thats become more valuable than gold. We start injapan on a huge day for Computer Games giant nintendo. It starts selling its latest device the switch. Its kind of hybrid machine combining a home console and a Mobile Device in one. And its safe it say it is a massive gamble for nintendo, which is trying to recapture its glory days as a Games Company in a fast changing industry. Some are even calling it make or break. Lets show you why gaming is very big business and growing fast. According to consultants newzoo sales will top 100 billion for the first time this year. But theres another first. Gaming on Mobile Devices mostly smartphones will take the biggest share this year, with estimated sales of 42. 5 billion. That
A warning for patients in england about the risk of getting medication online. It isa it is a stitch up, stab victims pay vets to mend their wounds to avoid the police getting involved. Also. Votes are being counted following yesterdays Assembly Elections in Northern Ireland. Im any to mcveigh at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in belfast. With the future of the devolved government at state, signs that tyner with the future of the devolved government state, signs that turnout is up as much as 10 in some constituencies. And celebrating the centenary for the Imperial War Museum, founded when the First World War was still being fought. Good morning. Its friday, the 3rd of march. Im rebecca jones. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Theresa may has strongly attacked the snp, saying it was obsessed with independence regardless of fact and reality. Speaking at the scottish conservative conference in glasgow, the Prime Minister accused the snp of neglecting and mismanaging Public Services in scotland