Midnight in london and 7pm in washington, where injust two hours donald trump will address a joint session of the us congress for the first time. Its a much anticipated event with ramifications for policy and politics. Lets go straight to washington and speak to our correspondent Laura Trevelya n. Speak to our correspondent Laura Trevelyan. We know this president ial address to both houses of congress is not a State Of The Union but it sounds and looks like one. What are we expecting . It is in effect a State Of The Union, were expecting an optimistic speech from the president. He was widely criticised for the dark apocalyptic tone of his Inauguration Address when he talked about American College but tonight the white house says he will be upbeat and lay out a vision for all americans despite interest groups, but this will be a uniting speech, this is what the white house is aiming at. Republicans in congress are saying they dont want to hear about the president s twitter account or fa
Midnight in london and 7pm in washington, where injust two hours donald trump will address a joint session of the us congress for the first time. Its a much anticipated event with ramifications for policy and politics. Lets go straight to washington and speak to our correspondent Laura Trevelya n. Speak to our correspondent Laura Trevelyan. We know this president ial address to both houses of congress is not a State Of The Union but it sounds and looks like one. What are we expecting . It is in effect a State Of The Union, were expecting an optimistic speech from the president. He was widely criticised for the dark apocalyptic tone of his Inauguration Address when he talked about American College but tonight the white house says he will be upbeat and lay out a vision for all americans despite interest groups, but this will be a uniting speech, this is what the white house is aiming at. Republicans in congress are saying they dont want to hear about the president s twitter account or fa
Began, but the disease is further spreading in sierra leone. Meanwhile, mali, the latest west african nation to be hit by ebola has confirmed but cases, bringing the total death toll to four. The trend prompted the w. H. O. To call on the International Community for more aid. Officials at the football governing body of africa have made an unusual decision. They will find another country to host the 2015 african cup after morocco refused to cover the event over fears of ebola. The tournament is scheduled between january 17th and february 8th of next year. Moroccan officials asked the event be postponed for six months out of concern for ebola. Staff at the confederation of african football refused the request. They said the delay would affect sponsors and players. The staff decided to disqualify them from the games and agreed to find another country that will commit to the current schedule. Several countries have come forward to replace morocco. Theyll decide on a new host within a few d
Leone. Meanwhile, mali, the latest west african nation to be hit by ebola has confirmed but cases, bringing the total death toll to four. The trend prompted the w. H. O. To call on the International Community for more aid. Officials at the football governing body of africa have made an unusual decision. They will find another country to host the 2015 african cup after morocco refused to cover the event over fears of ebola. The tournament is scheduled between january 17th and february 8th of next year. Moroccan officials asked the event be postponed for six months out of concern for ebola. Staff at the confederation of african football refused the request. They said the delay would affect sponsors and players. The staff decided to disqualify them from the games and agreed to find another country that will commit to the current schedule. Several countries have come forward to replace morocco. Theyll decide on a new host within a few days. Scientists with the European Space agency have do
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