Questioned by police over their investigation into the treatment of Migrant Workers in malaysia. And im santa how much now have all the sport including red bulls and max their stop analysts quickest in practice ahead of this sundays formula one in austria. Welcome to the news hour a lifeline to millions of syrians living in a sliver of land in the countrys northwest is at risk of being shut down russia and china have vetoed a u. N. Security Council Resolution to keep 2 border crossings from turkey open for a vital a delivery 13 other members backed the proposal by germany and belgium which wanted to keep the passengers open now the mandate for the border crossings expires on friday and the council is now voting on a rival russian proposal as food medicine and basic supplies for millions of people hang in the balance lets look at why the Security Council remains divided so the u. N. And humanitarian groups say to. Point 8000000 people in syrias rebel held north west depend on those pass
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, may your name be praised. Lord, use our senators today to permit justice to rule in our land. Remind them that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is an equal opportunity destroyer. As our lawmakers strive to do your will, reward their faithfulness,. Illuminate their hearts with your wisdom and love. Help them to remember that the entire ethical requirement is fulfilled by loving your neighbor as you love yourself. May this love for those in need hasten the day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. Continue to be our strength and fortress, sustaining us with your amazing grace. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for w
A jump in deaths inside china and infections of brined the globe the world struggles to contain coronavirus. Also military deals and commitments towards a trade agreement sounds u. S. President donald trump wraps up his visit to india. And Global Support continues to be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak with rugby 6 nations and now under threat and remembering a basketball legend kobe bryants a widow vanessa please the tributes to at a Memorial Service in los angeles. Hosni mubarak the egyptian president stood from paris during the arab spring uprisings has died aged 91 he passed away in a car on hospital where he had recently undergone surgery current president of the fatah sisi is among those offering tributes to mubarak well al jazeera is jamal was in cairo when mubarak fell well speak to him shortly and well hear from him or another of our correspondents who covered egypt extensively but 1st laura burton manley looks back on the later gyptian with his life and legacy. Hosni muba
A full state funeral for Hosni Mubarak the long time president objections forced from power during the 2011 revolution. And the corona Virus Outbreak is having a far reaching impact across sport the president of the womens tennis the boss says the crisis closes in our president the talent. Pool for the 1st time since the corona Virus Outbreak began the number of new infections outside china has exceeded the number within 37 countries have tallied 427 new cases will beijing says is counted 411. 00 earlier the World Health Organization warns immediate action is needed to prevent it becoming a pandemic where its widespread around the world where one country is seeing rise. In fatalities is iran at least 19 people have died there and 130 are infected including the Deputy Health minister in south korea the number of cases has past 12 hundreds the largest number of infections outside Mainland China churches have cancelled religious services and as japan tries to limit the spread Prime Minist
Violence and unrest as protesters in hong kong begin the new year with another massive march demanding greater political freedom. Supporters and members of an iran backed group of withdrawing from the u. S. Embassy compound in the iraqi capital baghdad after 2 days see each of americas biggest Diplomatic Mission leaders of the Popular Mobilization forces ordered them to leave but theres a condition they want to Iraqs Parliament to vote on our timeline for the withdrawal of Foreign Forces the protesters are angry about sundays airstrikes by the u. S. On the hezbollah brigades camps that killed at least 27 people now earlier on weapons day the crowds threw rocks and looked fires outside the comp. Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has also condemned the u. S. Strikes and warned tehran will defend itself if threatened the u. S. Dispatched an extra 750. 00 troops to the region following the protests President Donald Trump threatened to retaliate against iran said later he didnt wa