And this is a news hour earlier from london coming out. In favor one hundred twenty eight against nine. Un votes by a huge majority in favor of a resolution condemning the u. S. Recognition of jerusalem as israels capital. Voting is underway and counts alone in an election many hope will finally resolve spains political crisis. And at least four people are dead after a ferry capsized in Stormy Weather off the philippines more than two hundred people were rescued. And im peter hall with all the days sports news a saudi arabia and the United Arab Emirates walk out of a News Conference on the eve of the gulf protesting the presence of qatari media. We begin at the United Nations where the General Assembly have just voted by a huge majority to declare u. S. Recognition of jerusalem as israels capital null and void a spokesman for the palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas described the vote as a victory for palestine and israel has already rejected the vote and thanked u. S. President trump f
There is no fuel to start a fire. Residents remember the devastation of the Oakland Hills fire storm in 1991. We want to take you now to East San Jose this afternoon. Firefighters quickly contained a smoky grassfire along interstate 680. The fire was called in after 2 00 p. M. Near the mckey road offramp. Who lane southbound were closed temporarily. There are some clouds lingering above the San Francisco bay tonight. Are they going to affect your Fireworks Show . Thats a big question. As the sun goes down the fireworks will light up the sky. Live outside right now, the mt. Tam cam shows clouds filtering in from the coast so well have low clouds to cop tend with. I think most areas are just going to be fine to view the fireworks. Heres your fourth of july forecast. This is valid until 9 30 later on this evening. Sunset at 8 35. So fog along the coast a little moving into the bay. Temperaturewise were cool in the 50s and 60s and more specifically here are some temperatures around 9 30 to
A helicopter. Crews marching uphill there to try to get to this fire. We understand the smoke can be seen for miles throughout the east bay. People throughout the east bay able to see the smoke in the sky, and given how dry things are out there, this is a scary sight, given the Oakland Hills as well. Theres a big fire that just happened just witnessed some fireworks going off, and the fire starting around then, and they were actively calling the fire department, and as we came back out of the trailhead the sunset trail the first fire truck was coming up the hill. We talked with another neighbor who said he heard what he thought was fireworks but didnt see anyone in the area. They tell us fire crews arrived within just a few minute minutes of the fit 911 calls. Thing best fear the tinder dry conditions and theyve been trying to keep their homes clear of brush so make shouldunder there is no fuel to start a fire. Residents remember the devastation of the Oakland Hills fire storm in 1991.
People . A pop superstar gone too soon. George michael passed away this afternoon at his home outside london. Sergio joins us with more on the artists career and reaction from fans. Sergio . In a brief statement, the local police said an autopsy will be performed. His death is unexplained, but not suspicious. According to billboard magazine and the hollywood reporter, George Michael was found in bed in his home outside london. His manager said he died of Heart Failure. Wake me up he shot to fame in 1984 as the lead singer of wham and his music was part of a sound track of a generation and his death a shock for fans. He was an icon. Very energetic, entertaining person. Its a tragedy to see him go. What are is with 2016 and us losing all of our favorite people . He collaborated with numerous artists and went on to a successful solo career that included controversial hits. His private life became public after what he admitted was an embarrassing arrest after lewd behavior in Beverly Hills
Talk. We want to start a conversation. Thats the first step in breaking down the boundaries between what people think and whats actually true. I have a question. Are you having a good day . Yes. Are you . Have a good rest of your day. Meet a muslim day organized after a Research Study revealed 62 of americans go their whole lives never meeting a muslim. They fear media reports on terrorist attacks are the only information on muz lips Many Americans receive. You see a muslim carrying a gun or killing someone they think thats islam. Thats not islam. Thats the opposite. At the opposite end of the street the Organizer Says the reaction in pleasanton has been positive. Some people apologize on the behalf of other americans. They say thats not what americans in america stand for. And they say people are asking questions like do muslims believe in jesus . [ inaudible ] allah means god. We believe he was a prophet like our prophet muhammad. What about sharia law . You live in a country and its