Last month. But so far, the houthi havent been deterred. These are pictures of the forces actually seizing a ship in november, the iranians back group which controls most of Northern Yemen had been targeting ships in the area for months, and protest at offensive in the gaza strip. This latest action is a major escalation, the ship hit by Houthi Yesterday was the envy true confidence that the ballcarrier was selling with the crew of 20 who are mainly filipino nationals. The attack happened about 15 nautical miles from the yemen port. The ship was travelling from china to saudi arabia. The us condemned the attack saying it went way beyond disruption to navigation and international seas. ,. , seas. Not ust endangered seafarers seas. Notjust endangered seafarers but seas. Notjust endangered seafarers but now, seas. Notjust endangered l seafarers but now, tragically killed a number of them so we will continue to hold them accountable and we call on government to run the will to do the same.
Prime minister to do is move forward on a political process that will lead to the establishment of a president ial Transition Council that will lead to elections. We think thatis lead to elections. We think that is urgent that he moves forward in that direction, and start the process of bringing normalcy back to the people of haiti. Meanwhile, the violence in haiti is worsening. The un High Commissioner For Human Rights volker turk is calling for International Action and says the situation is beyond untenable. Since the beginning of the year, 1,193 people have been killed and 692 others wounded by the gang violence. The uns humanitarian coordinator in haiti told the bbc that gang members are killing and raping indiscriminately, and that bodies can be seen on the streets of the capital. The un says that gangs have stepped up their campaign of violence since the Prime Minister travelled to kenya a week ago. For more on the situation, i spoke to our Central American and carribbean corresp
Massacre at uvaldes robb elementary, tempers flared at the latest report on the Uvalde Police departments response during the School Shooting. My sons birthday is on tuesday. You know how im going to celebrate that . At the cemetery. I should not be doing that. Reporter for the first time today, the community and the city council heard the findings of a monthslong independent investigation requested by the city. Former Police Detective jesse prado led the investigation. All of the officers lieutenant martinez, his actions i found were in good faith. Reporter he concluded that many officers in the school that day acted in good faith and did not violate policy in their reaction to the shooting. He said the officers didnt have the proper training that day or the tools, like a riflerated shield to overtake the gunman. How do you go to bed at night . Reporter parents were outraged, saying the officers put their safety first. They stood there 77 minutes and waited after they got call after c
Vaping and smoking, but the Office For Budget Responsibility warns the government could find it hard to balance the books. Heres our business correspondent, emma simpson. Did you catch any ofjeremy s budget . It was a chance to turn around the fortunes of the Conservative Party. But was it enough . I think its good that the workers are going to get money back in their pockets. But then if you think about the Cost Of Living and how everything is going up, then maybe they could have given a little bit more back. Anything that cuts taxes, i wish he would have done something a bit more for savers, were in a position where were living off savings. I think theyre trying to do it in light of a General Election and probably not really thinking about what the benefit to the country is. The centrepiece of this budget was a £2 billion cut was a 2p in the pound cut to National Insurance, a tax paid by workers. So who are the winners and losers if you include all the changes to tax and thresholds
Now, the resources, the time, the money to make the case to sympathetic audience. So im sure he has to be careful. But those undecided voters to other president s, Ronald Reagan moderate voters. But of course, and others have, have have, President Biden is facing have done it with a light challenges of his own. He has to keep together that 2020 touch. He can not, however, be coalition as weve seen, some defensive in any way. He needs narrowing of support in groups for instance, such as black men. Theres also its contend to show some some positive energy and momentum michael within the Democratic Party when it comes to his handling of the conflict in gaza. And waldman, great to get your then those persistent questions about the president s age. But expertise. Thanks so much for really, theres this threeday joining us this morning. The next hour of Cnn News Central starts. Now breaking span, Super Tuesday and then the state of the Union Address tomorrow that are pivotal for the Biden Cam