Republic of congo for oil fields anger against u. N. Peacekeepers accused of failing to provide protection and a grim task for flood survivors in kenya digging to find the remains of missing loved ones. I am. Thank you very much for joining us u. S. President donald trump assigned to bills into law that back hong kongs for Democracy Movement american sanctions can now be imposed on chinese and hong kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses and on kong special trade status will be reviewed every year the territorys leaders say it will damage relations with the u. S. While china has expressed extreme regret on the move saying it will respond with firm count and measures will get more reaction from beijing with Andrew Thomas very shortly for a sabbatical hane in washington d. C. Patty president toms team had voiced reservations about these bills why did he sign them. Because he had no choice congress forced his hand this vote was near unanimous there was just one voting no
Terrorist groups that allow washington to operate inside its territory. As president has signed 2 bills into law that back hong kongs prodemocracy movement american sanctions can now be imposed on chinese and hong kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses and special trade status will be reviewed every year territories leaders say itll damage relations with the u. S. While chinas expressed a stream of right over the move saying it will respond with farm Counter Measures pedicle hansen following developments from washington. This could be a powerful tool if the president chose to use it its not at all clear hes going to not only does a lot to him saying people in hong kong and china but if that special trade status that could be so critical if the secretary of state was to come back and say no china is not going along with the policy hong kong doesnt have enough independence they could basically take that status away that would have a huge impact on trade but bigger than
In western kenya desperate for news of relatives still missing after a landslide plowed through their community. Thousands of colombians refused to bow down as a National Strike against corruption and economic inequality. That china has accused donald trump of sinister intentions after the president signed a hong kong human rights bill beijing has summoned the u. S. Ambassador under the law washington can impose sanctions on chinese and hong kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses it also bans the sale of tear gas rubber bullets and other equipment used by Security Forces china has threatened to respond with firm Counter Measures well the leading prodemocracy activist joshua ones says the u. S. Has shown it will prioritize human rights over business. For you as president sign on the hong kong human rights and democracy act thats the remarkable achievement of all the hong kong is no matter a democrat or republican is the new bipartisan consensus from both the Us Admini
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Judicial nominations, including District Court nominees for arkansas and pennsylvania, as well as Appeals Court nominations for the 9th circuit covering the western u. S. And the 2nd circuit which includes connecticut, new york and vermont. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. 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. Eternal god, thank you for not leaving us alone in a challenging world. You remain our refuge in every storm. We call you when troubles arise, and you rescue us even from selfinflicted wounds. You clean up our debris, restoring us to your sweet fellowship. As our lawmakers commit this day to you, help them navigate through its turbulence. May your spirit impinge on their minds, guiding them by the light of your truth. Be the resource they need to be faithful stewards of your unfolding providence. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro t