There were misunderstandings from the beginning but we should forget about them and focus on our vaccine being one of the best. Donald trump is accused of summoning a mob and aiming them like a Loaded Cannon at the capitol according to pre trial documents from democrats were pushing for his impeachment. And tributes are pouring in for Captain Sirtom and tributes are pouring in for captain sir tom moore who has died at the age of 100. He is remembered for raising tens of millions for Coronavirus Workers in the uk. We begin in russia, where a court has ruled that Alexei Navalny will go to jail. A three and a half year suspended sentence for fraud from 2014 has been converted to a custodial sentence. Hes expected to spend over 2. 5 years in prison that allows for time previously spent under house arrest. This is Alexei Navalny arriving in court to hear the verdict he used his appearance to castigate President Putin, and said hed go down in history as someone who poisoned people. This was
In this age of streaming . A warm welcome to the Programme Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme will the Office Christmas party become a ghost of christmas past . Some companies are scaling back celebrations due to hard times, others are choosing to do something alternative. Do you love or loathe the Office Christmas do . Tell us what you are up to just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. President trump has lashed out over his imminent impeachment in a 6 page letter to top democrat nancy pelosi, accusing her of declaring open war on american democracy. On the eve of the crucial vote in the house of representatives, which is dominated by the democrats, hes claimed hes been denied his most fundamental rights, even though hes turned down an offer to give evidence himself, and have his legal team question witnesses. In his letter to the House Majority leader, mr trump claims the charges he faces are completely disingenuous, meritless,
Its saturday the 19th october. Our top story mps will vote on borisjohnson push bike you brexit agreement. Parliament is sitting on a saturday, for the First Time Since the invasion of the falklands in 1982. Just hours before the crucial commons vote, the Prime Minister is working to persuade mps to support him. Borisjohnson will address parliament at 930. You will see that live on this programme along with all the build up to the key vote. Turmoil and barcelona. Fresh clashes between right police and protesters after the jailing of catalan separatist leaders. Just minutes to go until englands kick off at the huge world cup match against australia, this is the team leaving their hotel to travel to the stadium. They are on the pitch warming up and the loser of this match, dont forget, will be going home. Another changeable day on the way today, worth taking your brolly. Still some showers in the forecast but gradually through the weekend we will see fewer and fewer showers. It is saturd
For more on all our stories go to the bbc news website. The address is bbc. Co. Uk news or download the bbc news app. Now on bbc news, live to singapore for Asia Business report. Hong kong protests and business as the city sees the 13th week in a row of demonstrations, we will get the impact on companies. Indias economic slowdown, with the growth figures available, what the government is doing to attract investment. Happy friday, everyone. Welcome to this friday edition of Asia Business report, live from singapore, with me, rico oy. Lets begin with hong kong. This weekend will mark the 13th week in a row of protests there mariko oi. There have been pressures to stop workers from taking part in the demonstrations. The biggest because of the so far has been cathay pacific. Two bosses have resigned and some of its staff has been fired. For some, this has been the event that has changed the landscape of businesses in hong kong. Im corresponded reports. Because this is guaranteed by the bas
Aid was being diverted deliveries are being resumed after an agreement was reached between the World Food Program and the fighters un general secretary Spokesman Says the positive steps have been welcomed. Of peace said. We will resume Food Distribution following the festival for the 850000 people in sana city who have not received food rations from devon a. F. P. For the last 2 months w f p is also beginning to roll out a smart car driven bin if you cheri Management System that will register 9000000 people in areas of yemen controlled by the sun abased authorities these vital measures provide for the protection and privacy of the people w f p service and the independence of humanitarian operations. Yemens Houthi Rebels say the younger brother of their leader abdul malik unhealthy is being killed they issued a statement denouncing the death of brahim bed that had been healthy but they didnt specify the cause theyre blaming agents of what they say is a u. S. Israeli Saudi Coalition. U.