Raging. In brazil the largest on the planet but president also plays down the danger even is climate scientists raise the alarm. Plus the bundesliga returns for a new season reigning champions by a munich. But filipino fans watching from the stands after a last minute call to keep the empty. For joining us israel is reimposing a full nationwide lockdown with authorities there saying its the only way to slow soaring coronavirus infractions the measures will severely restrict movement for 3 weeks they come into effect as israel marks the jewish new year and several other religious holiday. But critics fear the lockdown will hit an economy already suffering from the 1st lockdown. Tony crema joins us from jerusalem welcome tania i imagine the situation has to be fairly severe to warrant a 2nd lockdown. Well as you can see im here now in the main street in the western part of jerusalem. And. Im actually the lockdown has started as of 2 pm this afternoon no people there lot of restrictions w
A cease fire with heavy after heavy fighting with israel kills at least 32. 00 Palestinians Israel has not confirmed any deal and already there are reports of more rockets being fired into its territory. Was one of europes cultural jewels underwater the highest tide in flop a century inundates venice mayor is blaming Climate Change the Prime Ministers calling it a blow to the heart of italy. Hello im terry martin good to have you with us in the u. S. A landmark day on capitol hill lawmakers have begun public hearings in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump the 1st in 20 years 1st up testimony from 2 top diplomats trump has called process a witch hunt he says hes too busy doing the peoples business even to tune in. A historic day for the United States hours of testimony played out on Television Screens across the country we will come to order. Morning everyone. The inquiry centers on an alleged Pressure Campaign aimed at forcing ukraine to investigate the u. S. Preside
And he changed the world by revealing mass surveillance by governments and corporations now Edward Snowden has laid out the details in a new book. Im brian thomas thanks so much for joining us all voting is now underway in israels 2nd general election this year its expected to be a very tight race Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife are voting earlier theres hope todays election will end the political crisis that began when netanyahu was unable to form a government after the last election in a full 5 months ago former army chief benny gantz is netanyahu main challenge. For more lets get the latest now with did obvious tony kramer joining us from jerusalem good morning tanya tanya hows a voter turnout been so far where you are. One mean people here coming since the Early Morning to the polling stations they opened at 7 am people have a day off to go and vote and theres a lot of expectation here because its going to be a long day exit polls are not expected before 22100 tonigh
To join him in forming a Coalition Government following an inconclusive election. And saudi arabia displays the drones and missiles and says proves tehran sponsored the attack on the spoil installations the u. S. Labels the attacks an act of war by iran. Im brian thomas great to have you with us a Japanese Court has acquitted 3 former officials who are in charge of the Fukushima Nuclear power plant that went into meltdown after the tsunami in 2011 and it was the only criminal trial to stem from this disaster a former executives of the Tokyo Electric Power company or tepco faced up to 5 years in prison if found guilty of professional negligence. 1st an earthquake then a tsunami and finally and Nuclear Disaster after 3 of the plants reactor cores melted down hundreds of thousands of people fled from their homes to escape the radiation the granted water and fukushima remain contamination even today many homeowners arent allowed to return to cleanup work by operator tepco is expected to la
Requires a 2 state solution. He also argues more humanitarian aid needs to reach palestinian civilians. The hello, im terry martin. Thanks for joining us. Russians are set for another 6 years of vladimir putin, his rule following an election, widely described as a sham for he pays no meaningful opposition in the boat. The 3 hand picked opponents on the ballot did not campaign. In his victory speech routine said he would now focus on ukraine following 2 years of a war against russias neighbour that was expected to last. Only a few days are marching out to meet supporters. Vladimir 210 celebrated an entirely predictable election went off to securing yet another time as russias president he claimed the victory was due to the trust and hope russians had placed in him and usually cbm. Yeah, for sure. But he is just to look at the 1st of all, i want to thank the citizens of russia looks, you know, we are all one team has done that. I see called us citizens that came to polling stations and v