Closing were staying. Until. Well why do you fly from moscow this is artsy International Good to have you with us im calling bray with the big stories that were across this hour 1st for you Vladimir Putin has outlined where russia stands over the unfolding situation in belarus to remind you its nearly 3 weeks since the longstanding president claimed another election victory over the opposition says it was rigged and there have been large protests have a sense of reports next from minsk. Lattimer said that russia it is important for all sides of the story here to be put out there both the story of those who are supporting the incumbent government and those who are opposed to it you see belarus and russia are really close to each other. Not just geographically just the 1st layer theyre important and close to each other culturally story clear linguistically just you name it in many many aspects so according to the russian president for moscow it is important it does matter as to what happ
Manufacturing. Theres modifications and they will come in in a week or so and im confident we can get through this. Governor newson said he was unaware tesla had resumed operation saying that could happen next week. When asked if the company should be sanctioned, the governor replied it would be a county response. In the extent that there regulations are being violated im sure the county will follow up. The return to work playbook said the social distancing and employees staying home when sick and shutters shuttles will carry half the amount of people. They will use touchless places and the employees will do daily checks. They will not host large meetings and do temperature screening. They will carpool to work or take public transit. Its difficult for me that hes taking that stance. Reporter an agreement was just about in place for a may 18th reopening. To tesla wanted some workers to return earlier to prep car parts. I dont want everyone arrested that hes not putting us in a situation
Resolved as soon as possible. They said that they have collaborated in good faith with tulsa to address the safety concerns with the thousands of employees. Tesla is charging production clearly violating the Public Health orders workers and semis caring electric cars were coming in and out of the plant in fremont and the parking lot was full. And in response the county officials said that they notified tesla and they could only maintain asic operations until we have an approved land the hope that tulsa will comply without further enforcement measures. Tesla is restarting production today and we will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested i asked that it is only me. Do i want elon musk arrested . Absolutely not. Do i want his employees escorted out by police . No i dont. Reporter Scott Hegarty said that may 15th was the target date for tesla to reopen. General motors and ford plant to reopen in the United States, tesla wanted workers to return earlier to prep car parts
Said they work there and theyre worried about their working conditions and their health. Trucks hauling brandnew tesla cars left the fremont plant monday. News chopper two was overhead and saw cars in the parking lot. Tesla is starting production against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested i ask it only be me. The rule is in defiance of the shelter in place order. We are getting very close. Even the bay area moderate patients are coming in the next number of days, a week or so. Im confident we will get through this. Governor newsom was unaware tesla had resumed operations. He expected that could happen next week. When asked if the company should be sharing sanctioned he replied it would be a county wide response. Im sure the Health Department would be the first to check in with. Tesla returned to work playbook with social distancing and employees staying home when they are sick, shuttles will carry half the amount of people. Of the comp
The breaking news this hour, iran, striking back at the United States for the killing of its top general Qassem Soleimani last week. According to the pentagon, the attack occurred 5 30 p. M. Yesterday with iran launching more than a dozen Ballistic Missiles their targets, two bases in iraq where u. S. Troops are stationed. One, the largest in the world, less than 200 miles from baghdad. The other in Northern Iraq iran claiming responsibility for these attacks. Tweeting that iran, quote, took proportionate measures in selfdefense under article 51 of the un charter targeting base from which cowardly were launched u. S. Secretary of state mike pompeo and other officials gathering at the white house in the hours after the attack the president himself tweeting following the meeting, quote, all is well. Missiles launched from iran at two bases located in iraq. Assessment of casualties and damage taking place now. So far, so good. We have the most powerful and equipped military in the world b