In one of the largest cases of cyber theft. And what happens to indigenous villagers in indonesia when Palm Oil Plantations take over . Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. Good morning. Its 8am in singapore, midnight in london and 7pm in washington, as donald trump is set to become only the third president in us history to face an impeachment trial in congress. The democrats have said they will start drafting what are called articles of impeachment, accusing the president of abusing his powers for personal gain. There are major obstacles ahead but its a significant moment in a troubled presidency. Nick bryant reports from washington. On capitol hill today, the battle lines started being marked out for an epic political fight. A process likely now to lead to the trial of donald trump, a constitutional spectacle seen only twice before in the turbulent history of america. The Democratic House speaker, nancy pelosi, is now ready to move forwa
And what happens to indigenous villagers in indonesia when Palm Oil Plantations take over . Voiceover live from our studios in london and singapore. This is bbc news. Its newsday. Good morning. Its 9am in singapore, iam in the morning in london and 8pm in washington, as donald trump is set to become only the third president in us history to face an impeachment trial in congress. The democrats have said they will start drafting what are called articles of impeachment, accusing the president of abusing his powers for personal gain. There are major obstacles ahead, but its a significant moment in a troubled presidency. Nick bryant reports from washington. On capitol hill today, the battlelines started being marked out for an epic political fight. A process likely now to lead to the trial of donald trump, a constitutional spectacle seen only twice before in the turbulent history of america. The Democratic House speaker, nancy pelosi, is now ready to move forward with drafting the articles
Coast. We also did initial overland and overflight assessments in some of the inland areas, as as well, working with our dod rkini colleagues. Our initial assessment was that. L areas were the worst affected so that was the First Priority for focus. At as that situation has started to stabilize, maybe too strong a word but lets say head in the e direction of stabilizing, we iln have also began looking further afield in partnership with government of the philippines fe colleagues to try to reach someo of those inlandll areas. I would emphasize as well that our initial prioritization of the coast also reflected what we were begin by the Philippine Government. So from the early days we were talking to mayors and governors from the affected provinces to get their input on where they ef would advise we focused at first. Ocwed we followed that guidance fairly closely. We are Getting Better visibilitg now on what is the situation inland. And while the loss of life is es obviously less because
Directly impacted and they are worried about their well being. H they also are frustrated becaush they want to help, and how can they help . Que and thats a question were try going to try to focus on during this hearing, is how can individuals help in the responss effort, what is the best way to deal with it . Deal w i thought the meeting with billy was particularly helpful, but it was clear to me that we have to keep a focus on what is happening, and that brings me ts this hearing, the purpose, of course, to get an update where the circumstances exist today ie the philippines, what is the government doing, what is the W International response, and wha role america is playing on thise latest humanitarian need. With that, let me turn it over to senator rubio for his comments. Mr. Chairman, thank you for a holding this timely hearing. Over the past week, our hearts t have been broken by the news ans the images that have been comina out of the philippines, entire towns and villages, and,
Number one, mr. Speaker. The Prime Minister. Thank you, mr. Speaker comes to the whole house will wish to join me in paying tribute to warrant officer ian fisher of the first the type who was killed on operations in afghanistan on tuesday the fifth of november. It is clear from the tributes paid he was a professional and well respected soldier who made a huge contribution to the army over many years on a number of operational tours. Our thoughts and condolences should be with his family and his friends. This morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this house, i shall have further such meetings later today. Im sure everyone of us will want to in this season of her members we will always remember their service to our country. Hear your. Mr. Speaker, in piece across the house will have memories of the nightmare unfolding across the bank. Does the Prime Minister share my sense of his belief that a person such as responsible as he was f