In the form of International Community germany is sending search and rescue experts to beirut and a plane full of aid has just arrived from qatar. And solidarity with the people of indian administered kashmir protest take place in missouri for about to mark one year since india revoked the disputed regions autonomy. And he similarly small little confirmed he will not defend his u. S. Open title later this month because of coronavirus fears. Welcome to the news are we begin in lebanons capital beirut where the governor has described the fallout from choose the explosion as apocalyptic the president michel has promised an investigation into the blast that killed at least 100 people and injured thousands more as it ripped through the city is in the heart of reports. The people of this disaster stricken city are starting to assess and comprehend the extent of the damage of a blast that was far more destructive than any explosion lebanon has ever seen just before sunset on tuesday highly ex
Central government and. Im lawrence lee in the northwest of england at the height of the tourism season some hoteliers a warning that their livelihoods are being put at risk because some visitors are failing to follow basic guidelines to control the spread of the virus and i mean wellings who to sports news and a major setback for the u. S. Open tennis tournament rafael nadal confirms he wants to find his title this month in new york because of coronavirus fans. We begin this news in lebanon where politicians have declared a 2 week state of emergency in beirut following tuesdays devastating explosion the death toll continues to rise 135 people are now confirmed dead 80 others are still missing around 5000 people injured several port officials are being put under house arrest from beirut and as a result a honda begins our coverage. The people of this disaster stricken city are starting to assess and come. They hand the extent of the damage of a blast that was far more destructive than a
Its the mens room at an Arthur Treachers just kidding its my inlaws house what im saying is please wear a mask so i can go home. Lets get to the news, you guys. President trump visited Walter Reed Medical Center on saturday and wore a face mask publicly for the first time wow only four months too late. Whats he going to do next, drag his Christmas Tree out to the curb start making sourdough starter and watching tiger king . Govern before wearing a face mask to visit Walter Reed Medical Center, President Trump told reporters over the weekend that he, quote, loves masks in the appropriate locations, which, according to everyone i saw on my run today, is right below the chin just right making sure we dont get any germs from this area of the neck President Trump on friday commuted the prison sentence of his friend and former adviser roger stone. But just because he thought this was him. President trumps advisers have reportedly begun trying to discredit Infectious Disease expert dr. Anthon
A new local measure bans noknock warrants. Well look at the National Debate over ending the tactic. And the call to action. Well talk with l. A. Clippers chairman Steve Ballmer about his new challenge to white Business Leaders to join the fight against racism. Really looking forward to that. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The nations top general is apologizing for his role in President Trumps photo op after clearing protesters with flashbangs and pepper spray. The photograph of me at Lafayette Square last week sparked a debate about the role of the military in civil society. I shouldnt have been there. Im not allow seattle to be occupied by anarchists. Seattles mayor is pushing back as protesters occupy and abandon police precincts. The threat to invade seattle is not only unwelcome, it would be illegal. Donald trump praising the National Guard response to minneapolis protests. They went in, and it was like a knife cutting butter. Right through. Calm. Coronav
Good morning, everybody welcome to squawk box on cnbc. Im becky quick here with joe kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin. A gain of just over 1 the dow now at 25,000. Now the dow is indicated up 162 points the nasdaq closed at its highest day. Now about 2 from its alltime high thats the run youve seen since the lows back in march treasury yields. Theyve ticked a little higher the 10year looks like it is yielding 0. 75 crude oil prices yesterday, crude was up about 4 percent on this expectation that opec plus especially russia will extend those cuts put in place that was good for 4 as seen yesterday. Crude up by 1 to 37. 16 all of this against a tricky back drop. It is powering higher well talk to a lot of folks that will help us through this the need for Solutions Former white house and ceo of j j and they have big news on all of this. Getting an update of what has gone on. Reporting a day of mostly calm in washington, Late Afternoon in st. Paul, staging the protesters protesters ran past the