Are given more time to question the lorrys driver. Also on the programme. Let us in republican lawmakers disrupt an impeachment hearing by storming the room. They say the investigation shouldnt take place behind closed doors, but will their protest make a difference . And, winning the world series one game at a time the Washington Nationals beat houston in game two. It could be one of the sports biggest upsets. Hello and welcome. Im Michelle Fleury in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. Borisjohnson has written to the labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn setting out proposals for a general election on december 12th. In the letter he says he is extremely sceptical, that parliaments habit of voting to delay brexit will change and a further delay he says will do nothing other than waste more time. The Prime Minister says he will be putting forward an election motion for parliament to vote on, on monday. It would require a 2 3 majority to pass. Mrjohnson says if labour votes in favour of the
To the eu will not be appearing before a kangaroo court. Also on the programme the uk foreign secretary has told his us counterpart mike pompeo, he is deeply concerned that the United States is giving support to a turkish incursion into northern syria. And all rise for the doll that honours her honour. Mattel announces that judge barbie is in mass production. Hello and welcome, im Christian Fraser in london, Michelle Fleury is in washington. With just 23 days to go until the brexit deadline there is no deal in place, and a vanishingly slim prospect of the two sides sitting down to find one. By all accounts, meaningful negotiations have come to a standstill. And in their place, a war of words between brussels and downing street over who is to blame. Expect to hear much more of that in the weeks running up to the deadline. Today borisjohnson spoke to Angela Merkel. And soon after a number ten source briefed journalists that the german chancellor had told the Prime Minister a deal based o
The new head of the imf has given a bleak forecast for the World Economy saying the fallout from trade wars could last a generation. Speaking of the man. Thats a jean claude yunker. I was hoping to talk about President Trump, because the white house has presented a key witness from giving evidence to the democrats impeachment inquiry. Let me start by showing you the statement from the president of the European Parliament, released after he met Boris Johnson European Parliament, released after he met borisjohnson earlier. He says. You can make a decent case, that relations between the uk and european are as fragile as theyve been for decades much more so because of the last 2a hours. Brexit is supposed to happen on october 31 but theres increasing confusion and acrimony. A lot has happened. Stay with me and ill take you through it. First to a call between Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson this morning. After it downing street briefed that a deal was now essentially impossible. Heres norma
Evidence relating to the now infamous phone call with the ukrainian leader. Plus the story of the two women who ended up having a lot more in common than just the driveway. You kind of know your neighbour, because you never know, it could be your sister you have been looking for hello and welcome. Im Michelle Fleury in washington. Christian fraser is in london. The United Nations says more than 100,000 people have been displaced asa 100,000 people have been displaced as a result of turkeys advance into northern syria. Today, the turks we re northern syria. Today, the turks were pushing deeper, a Syrian Government troops, newly allied to the kurds, began to deploy along the border. The Syrian Forces are backed by russia. Turkey is a member of the nato alliance. Ankara and moscow do have open channels of dialogue, but the risks dont really need explaining. Meanwhile, the americans are bringing forward the withdrawal of their troops. Around 1000 will be relocated to iraq orjordan. 0ur Int
Reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. The white house blocks a key witness from giving testimony in the impeachment inquiry, saying he cannot appear before a kangaroo court. A major row between the nba and china could cost the league millions. We will bring you the latest on this clash of sport and politics. Plus, she has explored some of the worlds most captivating caves. Now she is sharing stories about the oceans hidden depths. Laura for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to world news america. The white house went on the offensive against the congressional impeachment inquiry today, blocking the testimony of a key witness. In response, House Democrats leading the investigation say they would issue a subpoena so they can hear from Gordon Sondland, the ambassador to the eu. Democrats are looking into the president s efforts to pressure ukraines leader to find dirt on his rivals, an inquiry mr. Trump calls a sham. Here is the man House Democrats wanted to h