A surge in new infections and experts expect the trend to continue as cold weather sets in and people move into rules. Class into nature is placing it on a steady increase of covert 19 cases with no signs of the government has managed to flatly curb. Im Rebecca Richards welcome to the program the man designated to be the next Prime Minister of lebanon has resigned amid an impasse in efforts to form a new government mustafa it was parachuted into the position in the wake of august devastating blast in the capital beirut and the subsequent resignation of the government the former ambassador to germany that they cited political infighting over the appointment of cabinet positions as the reason for his decision to step down. Lets cross straight to beirut where d. W. Correspondent basil radio is standing by basil nice to see another stalemate in the ongoing political impasse what more can you tell us. In fact we can say that the country lebanon and today in your political toward more left o
A 10000000000 dollar government rescue package to help keep it afloat. The governor of the u. S. State of texas reversed his plans to lift the locked out there after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. And further consolidating power russians take part in a referendum that could see the president stay in office for another decade. And sport australia and new zealand of won the rights to host the 2023 womens world cup the joint bid between colombia and a vote held by footballs world governing body. Its been a month since the death of george floyd in custody and policing in the United States could be on the brink of a major change the house of representatives is debating democratic legislation that reduces Legal Protections for officers and would make it easier to prosecute police it would also ban chokeholds and change the criteria for using lethal force. Exactly one month ago george floyd spoke his final words i cant breathe and change the course of history since then here if it day ame
U. S. Policing trip advisor has accused the profiting from war crimes and urged to stop advertising listings for sites on occupied Palestinian Lands. And in sport Australia New Zealand of won the rights to host the 2023 womens world cup. To join big b. To colombia and avoid world governing body fees. Welcome to the news hour we begin in the United States where texas has halted the phased easing of virus restrictions following a sharp rise in infections a record one day rising cases was reported across the country on wednesday almost 37000 cases were confirmed thats the highest number since the start of the pandemic cases had been on a downward trajectory since late april but theyve roared back in recent weeks after restrictions were the resurgence is concentrated largely in the south and west more than 2300000 americans have been infected and about 122000 have died. Well florida is one of the states experiencing a significant increase in cases officer easing lockdown restrictions more
A massive blow to Liverpools Premier League title hopes is inflicted by neighbours everton, who pull off a shock win in the Merseyside Derby, and it pretty much ensures theyre staying up. Good morning. After a chilly start to the good morning. After a chilly start to the day, good morning. After a chilly start to the day, for most of us it will be a to the day, for most of us it will be a day to the day, for most of us it will be a day of to the day, for most of us it will be a day of bright spells Sunny Intervals be a day of bright spells Sunny Intervals and some showers. Not as windy intervals and some showers. Not as windy as intervals and some showers. Not as windy as yesterday but it does remain windy as yesterday but it does remain unsettled and some showers. Not as remain unsettled and some showers. Not as windy as yesterday but it does not as windy as yesterday but it does remain unsettled right the way through does remain unsettled right the way through the weekend. All the de
In iran18 been away from since being arrested in iran 18 months ago. The iranian authorities have accused the 37 year old of spying and trying to overthrow their government, something she and her family have strongly denied. In a statement, borisjohnson said he will raise grave concerns over the imprisonment of dual nationals where there are a humanitarian grounds to do so. Her british husband, richard, has been campaigning tirelessly for his wifes release. It was made clear we shouldnt expect any miracles. What we should ask is whether he can arrange for a visa for Richard Ratcliffe to go to iran. Borisjohnson Boris Johnson want to discuss britain was my continued deal and irans part in conflicts in syria. At least two people have been killed in israeli airstrikes in gaza. Israel says it was targeting hamas military positions after rockets were fired at southern israel. Four people are now known to have died in violence since President Trump announced america would move its embassy fr