A live from london also coming up. Tensions high in hong kong as thousands defy a police ban to mark the 31st anniversary of the chanterelle square crackdown last. I libyas u. N. Recognized government says its regained full control of the capital tripoli after a year of fighting highly for hafter. Hundreds of people have gathered in minneapolis to remember george floyd the black man whose death in Police Custody sparked an outpouring of anger and protests that spread across the u. S. And the world floyds unity is to be delivered by the Civil Rights Activist the reverend al sharpton is expected to call for National Legislation akin to the 1964 Civil Rights Act floyd died 10 days ago when a white officer knelt on his neck Police Violence against black civilians into the spotlight all 4 officers involved in the death have been arrested charged and of now appeared in court with bail set at 1000000. 00. Lets listen in now to the Memorial Service where one of his brothers is now speaking. An
Minutes. Good afternoon you may be seated. My name is Robin Wilkerson i am the coach insular of Northcentral University to all the friends and family of george floyd and all of our esteemed guests here today, i want to welcome you on behalf of theda university, on behalf of doctor hagan present on behalf of the board of regents we are so grateful you are here with us today. And we are honored you have come to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of mr. George floyd. On behalf of everyone here, i want to personally express our deepest condolences for this tragic loss. Now, to open the service with the celebration of his life we will have a scripture reading from reverend jerry mcafee, pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church followed by an opening prayer from doctor hagan president of Northcentral University and is so low by mrs. Porter. On behalf of pastors and preachers from minneapolis and st. Paul, and the south side and the disciples and the vice lords psalms 27 the lord is m
Service comes under severe strain. Physically and verbally abuse we very. Good morning welcome to the program my name is kevin irwin here at the r. T. International world you center with the latest 30 minute live update for this 20th of march as it is now and unfortunately were starting with the latest figures on the coronavirus pandemic there are now more than 240000 confirmed cases worldwide and the death toll is approaching 10000. Italy has now become the country worst hit by the covert 1000 pandemic fatalities there of surge beyond 3400 thats greater than the loss of life in china and Prime Minister just epic contest says the nation wide lockdown may need to be extended after april of. This is the grim scene from the Northern City of bergen mo the army that has been called in to help move coffins of the victims out of the area this video posted on social media shows military trucks arriving the city cemeteries become overwhelmed by the sheer number of dead bergen moez in the long b
And sally you take. While we get lost in all of the pomp and circumstance of u. S. President ial elections and fears of a virus pandemic i want to solve remember that one of the most important aspects of these 2 major stories is the reporting that has brought them to our doorsteps and newsfeeds. Its journalism the 4th the state that gives us the ability to question candidates seeking Public Office and hold officials accountable for their actions in times of crisis and that for the state has been under attack for quite some time not only from its own internal greedy thirst for higher readerships and the advertising dollars but also externally by governments individuals and corporations seeking to control the narrative and this external threat was on full display recently in southeast London England at the war its crown court where the extradition hearings of wiki leaks founder and publisher Julian Assange have been under way accused of conspiring with former Us Army Intelligence analyst
I have suggested and in fact not just what ive suggested what the educated people who know what theyre talking about and theyve studied this going back for decades that really the abstinence and waiting and respecting yourself these are these are the programs which work best out of the most healthy which lead to the best and most Prosperous Society and what ultimately whats in the best interest of every child jones will leave it there thank you for your time Michael Phillips from christian conservatives the group and eating human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell thank you both make of the time to be on the program talking of this will follow closely what happens in spain and how it develops with folks there have a good night gentlemen thank you thank you at home for watching as well its coming up 32 minutes past the hour ill be back with more in about 29 minutes time then 28 minutes or so between then and now i can tell you the watching the hawks team here i do believe yes they are kee