Hello and welcome to world news today. More than a Million People have taken to the streets of hong kong in the latest demonstration against chinas perceived erosion of the territorys autonomy. Its been billed as a return to the spirit of the original protests that began 11 weeks ago with none of the violence of recent weeks. Beijing had hinted that paramilitary style police might cross the border in the event of clashes. From hong kong, John Sudworth reports. Beneath an ocean of colour, Hong Kong Raised its voice again. Chanting everywhere you looked, there were umbrellas, held aloft in a massive display of defiance. Why are you marching today . For hong kong. For hong kong, of course. Yeah, freedom. Yes. Its a far cry from this, the violent scenes at hong kongs airport earlier this week, which some thought risked undermining public support. The turnout today was seen as a vital test. Given the monsoon conditions, this sea of umbrellas will be seen as confirmation that the Pro Democra
Where to begin . Begin with the beginning. Every thing has a beginning. So the universe had a beginning. No, not necessarily. Some scientists claim that the universe did not have a beginning. And some theologians contend that the universe did not need a beginning. What . No beginning of the universe . Howd that be possible . Science and theology can each challenge this common idea. Did the universe have a beginning . Im Robert Lawrence kuhn and closer to truth is my journey to find out. Traditionally, in both science and theology, the cosmos was from everlasting without beginning until, in the mid 20th century, big bang cosmology became accepted. Beginnings bring meaning and i start with the science. When we want to understand something anything we often ask, where did it come from . How did it start . But some say the universe is different. Because the universe is not some thing its the whole thing thats why first we must ask, whether the universe had a beginning . I begin with a cosm
Where to begin . Begin with the beginning. Every thing has a beginning. So the universe had a beginning. No, not necessarily. Some scientists claim that the universe did not have a beginning. And some theologians contend that the universe did not need a beginning. What . No beginning of the universe . Howd that be possible . Science and theology can each challenge this common idea. Did the universe have a beginning . Im Robert Lawrence kuhn and closer to truth is my journey to find out. Traditionally, in both science and theology, the cosmos was from everlasting without beginning until, in the mid 20th century, big bang cosmology became accepted. Beginnings bring meaning and i start with the science. When we want to understand something anything we often ask, where did it come from . How did it start . But some say the universe is different. Because the universe is not some thing its the whole thing thats why first we must ask, whether the universe had a beginning . I begin with a cosm
Least two survivors. Lawmakers in hong kong protest against chinas new security law. But the territorys leader is backing beijings right to impose it. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First . We are going to start in the uk where the home secretary has been setting out new Public Health measures. They include 1a days self isolation for anyone entering the uk, bar a short list of exemptions. With the threat of a £1000 fine, 1200 dollars, for anyone caught flouting the rules. The government will introduce the proposal from 8th june, to help prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections. The new measures wont apply to medical staff tackling covid 19, hauliers and frontier staff, Seasonal Agricultural workers, nor indeed those arriving from the repubic of ireland. When people land in the uk they will be expected to travel to their final destination by car, where possible, an
Chinas president xi jinping . The world will soon have what my guest says is an unprecedented opportunity, and we have a sneak preview. Finely, does barack obama have this man to thank for his presidency . Ill introduce you to an author who says absolutely. But first here is my take. Like you, i have watched the protests in hong kong with fascination. I have been trying to figure out what they mean for hong kong but also for china. The situation brought to mind for me a book published a few years back by a chineseamerican academic. Its called requesting chinas trap transition. In it bey invoked the most established law in political science, that over time countries that grow economically tend to become more democratic. Oilrich states that are usually run by dictators are the exception. China had achieved decades of growth and yet had seen almost no moves toward political openness. The worlds great exception. Around the time of the books publication in 2006 be y predicted because of thi