Venezuelas political and economic crisis is precariously poised. The Maduro Regime is determined to rewrite the constitution to strengthen its grip on power. The opposition is intent on using mass protest to bring the government down. The current stand off is not sustainable, but which side will prevail . My guest is isaias medina, until last month the venezuelan diplomat at the un. Now an anti maduro dissident. Can maduro outlast his enemies . Isaias medina, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. Thank you so much, stephen. I would like to express my gratitude not only to you personally but to hardtalk and the bbc for representing objectively the hardships that the venezuelan people are living in right now in my country. Well, lets examine the situation in your country in some detail. Lets start with a simple explanation, if you like. Why did you change sides . Cos, for the last couple of years youve been a diplomat at the United Nations, representing venezuela and the venezuelan government.
Midnight in london, and 7pm in the evening in newjersey where President Trump has again ramped up his warnings to north korea. He said that his threat to unleash Fire And Fury if pyongyang threatened the us may not have been tough enough. The us president said north korea should very, very nervous if it made plans to attack the United States or any of its allies. From washington, our North America correspondent, nick bryant, reports. Its from his golf club in newjersey during his Working Vacation that donald trump is managing this stand off. And this afternoon he was back in his trademark suit and tie, and using his trademark tough talk, his response to the latest threats from pyongyang. I will tell you this, if north korea does anything in terms of even thinking about attack, of anybody that we love or we represent or our allies or us, they can be very, very nervous. Ill tell you why. And they should be very nervous, because things will happen to them like they never thought possible.
To Public Health. Now on bbc news, all the latest Business News live from singapore. More troubles for the founder and formal boss of uber. A lawsuit for fraud. And how much is too much . We break down what expecting parents should be expecting for their newborns. Good morning, asia. Hello, world. Welcome to another edition of Asia Business report. Its a friday. Thank you forjoining us. Im rico hizon. We start off with uber. The former Chief Executive has had a tough few months. He was forced out of hisjob in tough few months. He was forced out of his job in june tough few months. He was forced out of Hisjob Injune after a series of embarrassments for the company. Now he is being sued by a Venture Capitalfirm forfraud. He is being sued by a Venture Capital firm for fraud. Earlier, he is being sued by a Venture Capitalfirm forfraud. Earlier, i spoke to a North American reporter, dave lee, who was at the headquarters in San Francisco. Basically, one of the biggest investors in uber are s
I loved him. For me, every time i saw him it was a special feeling. Good morning. And im live here at the London Stadium. Its day eight of the World Athletics Championships and all morning here on Bbc Breakfast. Ill be rounding up the action for you. And there was no Fairy Tale Ending for Isaac Makwala in the mens 200 metres last night. He finished sixth while britains Nethaneel Mitchell bla ke was fourth. Should the locals get to decide on what happens in the rough neighbourhood . Is people power the answer to our Housing Crisis . A new Campaign Says locals should get more say over Planning Applications. It would speed up construction, but critics say it could ruin the greenbelt. Ill have the details. It isa it is a beautiful start to the day. Will the weather remain this way . I will have the full forecast in 50 minutes. Thank you. 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The scandal over Contaminated Eggs continues to spread across europe, with denmark the latest country to
G Re Nfell Tower donations made to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire are not reaching survivors quickly enough, according to campaigners in west london. Also Holiday Hold Ups where in the uk sees the longest delays . Passengers heading off from gatwick are worst affected, as Research Reveals how long travellers spend twiddling their thumbs at airports. Ready for the end of an era . Usain bolt will run his final competitive race this weekend at the World Athletics Championships. Good morning. Its friday, 11th august. Im ben brown. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The us Defence Secretary, james mattis, says america is still trying to use diplomacy to resolve the growing tension with north korea and that war would be catastrophic. His remarks contrasted with those of President Trump, who said his threat to unleash Fire And Fury against north korea might not have been tough enough, but secretary mattis insisted diplomatic efforts were yielding results, though Military Options were ready