Arms embargo in libya. And too old to compete or delayed at the youth olympics means that some Young Athletes and so the goal will get a chance to shine. Signs of the increasingly fraught relationship between the u. S. And china are playing out in the chinese city of chengdu staff at the u. S. Consulate there have been leaving with their bags packed after it was ordered to be closed by chinas government it was in response to washingtons closure of the chinese consulate in Houston Texas a live update from the u. S. In just a few moments but 1st aljazeera katrina you reports. In chengdu work has begun dismantling the u. S. Consulate 1st founded in the southwestern chinese city in 1985 Chinese State media says stop have until monday morning today kate the premises beijing blames the u. S. For the escalating tensions and has accused the trumpet ministration of stirring up trouble and anti China Sentiment around the world theyve waited 2 days to do this theyre trying to appear very measured
Committee in january of 2019 and i quote, the United States and the world will remain vulnerable to the next pandemic where large scale outbreak of contagious disease that could lead to massive rates of death and disability, severely affect the world economy, strain international resources, and increase calls from the United States for support. We must ask ourselves what are the warnings and what can we do right now to protect the American People from other threats. Before the unthinkable happens in the future, how can we exercise strategic and precisive foresight to the best of our ability today to ensure are a nation prepared for tomorrow. That same worldwide threat assessment Cyber Attacks is a top global threat with china, russia, iran, and north korea. Raging a silent war capable of shutting down with such Information Systems and critical sectors in america. The report states, and i quote, our adversaries and strategic competitors increasingly use the Cyber Capabilities including
Upheaval in the u. S. Tom the markets really are a separate discussion. Just as we went to eric, i could hear not one that just as we went to air, francine, i could but maybene, not two, three sirens. This is on the Upper Eastside at the edge of harlem at mount sinai hotel. Those are sirens of the new york city in protest overnight, including the mayors daughter being arrested by, according to news reports. It has been an extraordinary 12 hours in washington. Francine and it shook many people to the core. Lets get to first word news in new york city with ritika gupta. Ritika there were more violent protests across the u. S. And thousands took to the streets in Peaceful Demonstrations against Police Killings of black people. That was overshadowed by violence from new york to minneapolis to los angeles. In more than 20 cities, several National Guard troops have been deployed to help local police. Another sign of a trade deal between the u. S. And china is in jeopardy. The u. S. Governmen
Former defense secretary for accusing him of stoking divisions. Tensions high in hong kong as thousands defy a police ban to mark the 31st anniversary of the square crackdown. And daily coronavirus death toll surged to a new high in brazil and mexico which continue to ease restrictions. Mourning relatives civil rights leaders and politicians have held a memorial for george floyd the black man whose death in Police Custody sparked an outpouring of anger across the u. S. And the world mourners at a ceremony in minneapolis stood for 8 minutes and 46 seconds the length of time a white Police Officer knelt on floyds neck ignoring his cries that he couldnt breathe freuds death has brought Police Violence against black civilians back into the spotlight a civil rights activist reverend sharpton gave a eulogy for floyd saying it was time to stand up in his name. You know much throwing story has been the story of black folks because ever since 401 years ago. The reason we could never be who we w
Hello im mccloud this is al jazeera life and also coming up a u. S. Navy veteran held by iran for almost 2 years is released as part of a deal that saw Washington Free and iranian scientist. To know its a violent protests for senegal to ease some coronavirus restrictions. So that the 1st Memorial Service on the ring and the African American man who died in Police Custody has been held in minneapolis poignant memories was shared of george floyd whos made a spot nationwide protests the event was also used as a rallying cry to try to overhaul the Justice System mourners including celebrities musicians and politicians said well they stood in silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds that is the length of time that floyd is said to have been pinned under a Police Officers name. Its crazy. All these people came to see my brother and thats amazing to me that he touched so many people hearts you know that he had such in our hearts you know. You come to 3rd war where were from people right now thats