Testified before the House Appropriations subcommittee on funding and research efforts. This is about two and a half hours. The subcommittee will come to order. Thank you all very much and we apologize for being late. They his take on a life of their own. I wanted to say good morning and welcome back to labor the appropriations subcommittee. Let me just say thank you on the behalf of the subcommittee for hosting members of the subcommittee for this site visit. Thats the nih campus last week. We had a wonderful opportunity to learn about nih is outwork. We met with a who are working to cure Sickle Cell Disease and develop treatment for major depressions and shrink cancer tumors in children. We heard from participants whose lives have been changed by Clinical Trials it wasnt informative moving experience as well. And we welcome our witnesses including the five institute senator actors returns today. And in addition and always a great addition doctor Francis Collins who has joined us many
Also still to come on the news hour including calls for an uprising in cambodia leads to the arrest of 9 members of a bands Opposition Party. Heightened security across afghanistan on the eve of president ial elections and in the sports with some of the tackle that seem very serious rugby player sat at home in the front big world cup. With. Thousands of protesters are in Hong Kong Central Business District in support of activists attains near the border with Mainland China many are in the hold and center were later treated in hospital some with broken bones on thursday the embattled chief executive kerry lamb said part of a Community Dialogue session with members of the public was the 1st time she sat down with her critics since the protests began 16 weeks ago well as cross to hong kong then get the latest live from sarah clarke sorry youre up that process what are people there saying. Well this protest its been building over the last hour and a half or so i would go thousands of peopl
Rules Boris Johnson misled the queen and illegally suspended parliament. I strongly disagree with this decision by the supremes called. The british Prime Minister remains defiant saying bracks it will go ahead amid calls for him to resign. Also ahead some 40 people including children are killed as an afghan website as u. S. Backed forces targeted a nearby taliban fighter its. A divisive legacy spains top court says the remains of dictator Francisco Franco she big zooms from the states mostly in. The United Nations General Assembly is under way u. S. President donald trump was one of the 1st to address the u. N. In a wide ranging speech he attacked china and its trade policies yet again heres what he had to say. The United States lost 60000. 00 factories after china and did the w. T. This is happening to other countries all over the. The World Trade Organization needs drastic change the 2nd largest economy in the world should not be permitted to declare itself a developing country in or
[ cheers and applause ] good morning, everyone. Its an honor to welcome you to georgetown and to gaston hall for this special event, the presentation of the 2019 Hillary Rodham clinton award for advancing women and peace and security. Today were privileged to have with us the honorable Hillary Rodham clinton, honorary founding chair of our Georgetown Institute for women, peace, and security, and secretary clinton, were deeply grateful to you for your presence and your extraordinary contributions in recognizing the role of women in peace building. Thank you for being here. [ cheers and applause ] we gather today to honor three individuals who have exemplified what it means to serve, protect, and empower vulnerable populations. Her excellency who serves as the United Nations high commissioner for human rights and who previously served twice as president of the republic of chile. [ applause ] rosa anaya, who serves as Program Coordinator of segundas oportunidades, a program that supports
The Nobel Peace Prize. Scotlands rugby office threatens legal action if the world match is canceled. It is in doubt because of the typhoon. Scotland will go out of the tournament if this match is called off. Barbara the u. S. Is beefing up its military presence in the gulf as tensions continue. The pentagon is sending 3000 troops to saudi arabia to bolster the kingdoms defenses following an assault on Oil Facilities last month. Septembers drone attacks threatened the heart of the saudi industryh. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility but the u. S. Pointed the finger at iran. Marine and air force units to provide increased capability in the region if necessary. United states remains committed to protecting our allies and ensuring the free flow of demonstrating our amendment for the rulesbased international order. Irish other likeminded countries especially those in europe to follow the United States lead and join with defensive assets to ensure stability in the region. Barbara our report