On bbc news, it is time for our world. China calls it the project of the century. As the west steps back from global leadership, this is china stepping forward remaking the map of the global economy. With no other Country Offering a big idea right now, this is the most ambitious bid to shape our century. Translation im under a lot of pressure. A massive roll out of infrastructure built by china. To drive trade across more than 60 countries. Translation its like a promised land. Chinas president claims its a win win for all. Translation we will not resort to outdated geopolitical manoeuvring. Critics say the only winner will be china. Translation the chinese have done nothing. Im setting out on a 7000 mile journey to meet the people of the new silk road, to understand how it will change their lives and our world. They call them the ships of the desert. For centuries the camel trains of the silk road dominated trade between china and the west. Now china wants to build a new silk road. Ch
During the busy Holiday Travel weekend. What sparked this panic. Good evening. Thanks for joining us on this saturday. We begin tonight with the intensifying tensions with north korea and new concerns about the reach of their deadly weapons. That countrys military muscle on display once again at a parade in pyongyang showing off what may be missiles, sending a message to president donald trump. The unpredictable leader taking this show of force during a celebration of the 105th birthday of his grandfather, the countrys founder. This as our Global Affairs correspondent got rare access to a key south korean air base, shedding new light on the issues facing this rising conflict. And Vice President mike pence arriving in the region later tonight. Abcs Martha Raddatz off tonight. Reporter the massive military parade comes as tensions with the u. S. Are at the parade today, north korea responding to statements like these from president donald trump. North korea is a problem. The problem will
During the busy Holiday Travel weekend. What sparked this panic. Good evening. Thanks for joining us on this saturday. We begin tonight with the intensifying tensions with north korea and new concerns about the reach of their deadly weapons. That countrys military muscle on display once again at a parade in pyongyang showing off what may be missiles, sending a message to president donald trump. The unpredictable leader taking this show of force during a celebration of the 105th birthday of his grandfather, the countrys founder. This as our Global Affairs correspondent got rare access to a key south korean air base, shedding new light on the issues facing this rising conflict. And Vice President mike pence arriving in the region later tonight. Abcs Martha Raddatz leading us off tonight. Reporter the massive military parade comes as tensions with the u. S. Are at the parade today, north korea responding to statements like these from president donald trump. North korea is a problem. The p
Red sensors there is a detour in place. New developments in the orlando nightclub massacre. Authorities wrapped up a lengthy News Conference an hour ago. We carried it for you. 48 the 49 victims have now been identified. 43 wounded are still in the hospital. The f. B. I. Said that the shoer was cool and calm when he was making phone cames to 911. Investigators have not ruled identity the possibility someone also my have been involve the. We have no republican to believe anyone connected to this claim is policing the public in imminent danger. There is an investigation of other persons. Dozen of officers remain at the nightclub this morning looking for evidence. They say they recovered two guns from the scene. A third gun was found in the car. People in San Francisco are showing solidarity with orlando. People are reviewing security measures two weeks from the nations large of the pride event. Amy hollyfield is at San Francisco city hall. Good morning. City leaders have been working wit
The incident raising concerns about safety at zoos all across the country. And speaking out. The motorcyclists who survived this road rage incident telling their story to nbc news. He said i cant say that on tv either. Before we knew it, he was on top of it. Today, wednesday, june 1st, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on this wednesday morning. We start with major news. It comes from the world of health. Yes. Pretty disturbing. A pregnant woman with the zika virus has given birth to a baby in new jersey. The birth believed to be the first of its kind in the continental United States. Natalie is here with the details on this. A lot of people paying attention. A lot of people very concerned, with good reason, guys. The baby not only has the virus, but a condition known as microcephaly, which stunts the infants growth and often causes severe brain damage. It