A make or break moment for im going to america with the social democrats now open to Coalition Talks the german chancellor rejects the idea of fresh elections and says she wants a new government as soon as possible also coming up is a most hard liners turn up the heat on pakistans government with calls for a general strike after six people are killed in violent clashes. And as pope francis travels to myanmar aid agencies say theyre concerned about the safety of Rohingya Muslims set to return under an agreement reached earlier this week many of the refugees dont want to go back. On a welcome to the program while germanys post election deadlock may be nearing an end with signs another grand coalition could be in the works chancellor Angela Merkel has been meeting with leaders of her c. D. U. Party in berlin to discuss their options after Coalition Talks with the greens and the probusiness f. T. P. Collapsed she says a new decision must be made quickly and it is expected to call on the se
A make or break moment for im going to merkel with the social democrats now open to Coalition Talks the german chancellor rejects the idea of fresh elections and says she wants a new government as soon as possible also coming up is a must hard liners turn up the heat on pakistans government with calls for a general strike after six people are killed in violent clashes. And as pope francis traveled to myanmar aid agencies say theyre concerned about the safety of Rohingya Muslims set to return on tour in agreement reached earlier this week many of the refugees dont want to go back. On a welcome to the program while germanys post election deadlock may be nearing an end with signs another grand coalition could be in the works chancellor Angela Merkel has been meeting with leaders of her c. D. U. Party in berlin to discuss their options after Coalition Talks with the greens and the probusiness f. T. P. Collapsed she says a new decision must be made quickly and it is expected to call on the
Fired after a bitter defeat against cologne. Im michel henery thanks for joining us german chancellor Angela Merkels future hangs in the balance today the countrys center left social Democrat Party is due to hold a key vote on whether to Enter Coalition talks with merkels conservatives social democrat leader martin shelf is in favor of forming a coalition but he faces strong resistance from within his own party a no vote could lead to minority government which merkel has already said she wont lead or to fresh elections. Im joined now by our correspondent Thomas Sparrow at the s. P. D. Congress in bonn. Thomas thanks for joining us. The congress has just started whats the plan for today the congress is about to start here in bonn and the delegates will soon be discussing the different options in other words whether to join the formal Coalition Talks with Angela Merkels conservatives or whether to reject that plan whether to decide against another grand coalition the party is indeed divi
Id like to call the hearing to order. Id like to welcome our witness today, ms. Courtney elwood, President Trumps nominee to be the next general counsel of the Central Intelligence agency. Courtney, congratulations on your nomination. And id like to recognize your husband john john, waive your hand there. Thank you whos in attendance today, and i thank you for the support you give to courtney. Courtney, youve served the country with distinction in your Previous Post at the white house and the department of justice and we appreciate your continued willingness to serve. Our goal in conducting this hearing is to enable the committee to consider ms. Elwoods qualification and allow for thoughtful deliberation by our members. Shes provided substantive written questions answers to more than 90 questions presented by the committee and its members. Today, of course, members will be able to ask additional questions and to hear from ms. Elwood in this open session. Courtney comes in front of the
Id like to call the hearing to order. Id like to welcome our witness today, ms. Courtney elwood, President Trumps nominee to be the next general counsel of the Central Intelligence agency. Courtney, congratulations on your nomination. And id like to recognize your husband john john, waive your hand there. Thank you whos in attendance today, and i thank you for the support you give to courtney. Courtney, youve served the country with distinction in your Previous Post at the white house and the department of justice and we appreciate your continued willingness to serve. Our goal in conducting this hearing is to enable the committee to consider ms. Elwoods qualification and allow for thoughtful deliberation by our members. Shes provided substantive written questions answers to more than 90 questions presented by the committee and its members. Today, of course, members will be able to ask additional questions and to hear from ms. Elwood in this open session. Courtney comes in front of the