Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Katty this is bbc world news america. Doctors in syria warned of a covid catastrophe, as if the country didnt have enough to deal with already. We have a special report. The u. S. Election cpaign is in his final stretch, one week ago and everything to play for. The new york metropolitan using them of art celebrates its 150th anniversary in style, with a showcase of fashion the ages. Welcome to open in detail the bbc they expect a covid catastrophe. The number of cases across it live is idlib is said to have increased tenfold. The bbc was granted rare access inside idlib. We have this report. Darren the road to idlib has been a journey of misery for so many. This is one of the last remaining parts of syria that hasnt been retaken by the regime. Millions of civilians have funneled i
Election story, and whether the market is saying we want to seek some safety and the dollar is the place to do that. The yen was trading lower against the dollar a little bit earlier on, but eurodollar now trading with a 1. 17 handle. What youre seeing in germany, u. K. , canada, and the United States is quite a sharp curve flattening, pivoting around the tens. The 30s are down quite hard in terms of the yield, so a big bid at the back end of the bond market. Alix all part of that is the virus story you were discussing, so lets get to that. U. K. Chief scientific advisor warning of 50,000 new cases a day by midoctober if urgent measures are not taken. Cases are increasing. Hospitalizations are falling. Deaths unfortunately will follow that, and there is the potential for this to move very fast. At the moment, we think that the roughly is doubling every seven days. If we dont do enough, the virus will take off. If we do not change course, we are going to find ourselves in a very difficu
Another. Takes aim atn president donald trump. And eight an historic dayay. Signs atransition group piece statementimed at ending 20 years conflict. Venezuelas president is pardoning more than 100 political opponents in what the government is calling a move to further National Reconciliation ahead of parliamentary elections in september. Many in nicolas maduros decree took part in last years failed rebellion that lacked military fort support. It includes the former righthand man of the Opposition Leader juan guaido. It is seen as an attempt to boost participation in the some includingh guaido say they will boycott. Political prisoners are being held in the country. Move is part of a wider plan. Reporter there are two strategies. One of them is the tried and true divide and conquer. If president maduro can get some people in the opposition to back off on their threat to boycott the elections, that would certainly divide the opposition, which would be a plus for his side. As well, the ot
As American Leadership is crucial in bringing the world out of the shadow of covid19. In advocating for American Values, defending human rights, transparency, and Economic Freedom and seeking to ensure a more secure, stable, and prosperous world, where democracy and freedoms are able to flourish, we are all working towards that end. With that in mind, i wish to again thank our nominees for appearing and your willingness to continuing our nation. Today, this committee will consider the nominations of six individuals to represent the United States of america. The nominees before us are mr. William, doug douglas, to serve as the u. S. Ambassador to the commonwealth of the bahamas. Higgins to be the u. S. To the republic of burgundy. Ms. Jean maloney to be the ambassador of the kingdom of s bikini. Mr. Michael mccarthy to serve as the u. S. Ambassador to the republic of liberia. Singh toable monisha be u. S. Representative to the organization for Economic Cooperation and development with t
Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the president s pick for several ambassadorial positions including james story to be u. S. Ambassador to venezuela, and William Douglas to be the u. S. Ambassador to the bahamas. Want to thank each of our nominees today for their willingness to serve in these important roles and to my colleagues on this committee for joining this hearing. One of this committees most important tasks i have discovered is to review and evaluate the president s nominee to serve in critical posts around the globe, like those you aim to serve. These nominees serve as the most window into america and to our universal values. ,he willingness of talented qualified individuals to serve has never been more valuable than it is today. As American Leadership is crucial in bringing the world out of the shadow of covid19. In advocating for American Values, defending human rights, transparency, and Economic Freedom and seeking to ensure a more secure, stable, and prosperous world,