Welcome to matter of fact. Before we turn to the latest political firestorms, we look at americas natural storms. Hurricane irma left florida, devastating homes and businesses. And houstonians are still digging out of mountains of debris from deadly hurricane harvey. Catastrophic damage and a long recovery ahead. Throughout this show, well lk at moments where ordinary people face these extraordinary challenges and how they have met them with bravery, compassion, and even acts of kindness. These folks are powerful reminders that despite our current divisions, we are at our best when we come together. Partisan political divisions are the focus of a case the Supreme Court will hear in just two weeks. The case, out of the state of wisconsin, is sending shock waves across the country. The question before the court is it ok for the Political Party in control of the state legislature to draw maps that give an overwhelming advantage to their own party . Heres some background. Electoral distric
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North Koreas Nuclear ambition without inflaming the region. And is there any harm in sex robots . Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The United States has said it will propose new un sanctions against north korea after its latest missile test. At a Un Security Council meeting, the Us Ambassador nikki haley described it as a clear and sharp Military Escalation one that has made the world a more dangerous place. It has been confirmed that the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile fired by north korea could have a range of more than 3,000 miles, meaning it could reach alaska. The United States also warned it was prepared to use the full range of its capabilities, including Military Force if needed. Heres our Diplomatic Correspondent james landale. Today, on the coast of south korea a barrage of missiles, fired by local and us forces. A simulated attack on the leadership, A Show Of Force and retaliation, backed up tonight by hard words from the United Nations Security Council. Today is a d
North Koreas Nuclear ambition without inflaming the region. And is there any harm in sex robots . Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The United States has said it will propose new un sanctions against north korea after its latest missile test. At a Un Security Council meeting, the Us Ambassador nikki haley described it as a clear and sharp Military Escalation one that has made the world a more dangerous place. It has been confirmed that the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile fired by north korea could have a range of more than 3,000 miles, meaning it could reach alaska. The United States also warned it was prepared to use the full range of its capabilities, including Military Force if needed. Heres our Diplomatic Correspondent james landale. Today, on the coast of south korea a barrage of missiles, fired by local and us forces. A simulated attack on the leadership, A Show Of Force and retaliation, backed up tonight by hard words from the United Nations Security Council. Today is a d
North Koreas Nuclear ambition without inflaming the region. And is there any harm in sex robots . Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The United States has said it will propose new un sanctions against north korea after its latest missile test. At a Un Security Council meeting, the Us Ambassador nikki haley described it as a clear and sharp Military Escalation one that has made the world a more dangerous place. It has been confirmed that the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile fired by north korea could have a range of more than 3,000 miles, meaning it could reach alaska. The United States also warned it was prepared to use the full range of its capabilities, including Military Force if needed. Heres our Diplomatic Correspondent james landale. Today, on the coast of south korea a barrage of missiles, fired by local and us forces. A simulated attack on the leadership, A Show Of Force and retaliation, backed up tonight by hard words from the United Nations Security Council. Today is a d