Annexed by russia. Ukrainian president , follow them is lensky says, his army is making rapid progress as the russian president , science final annexation papers. Saying the situation will quote, stabilize ah, im go ahead else as well. Come to the program. And we start with breaking news from thailand where at least 22 children are among more than 30 People Killed in an attack at a daycare center. It happened in the town of non view alarm full in the countries north east. And for more on this, we are now joined by the ws Asia Pacific Bureau chief guild motus. Hes on the story of for us again. What more do you know . Yeah, gara, as youve pointed out, it happened in the north east of the country, and that is crucial because its a rather remote part of thailand close to the allows of border. And that is why information is coming in very slowly. All of this happens in a couple of hours from now around 1230. 00 local a time. That is when the 1st people, according to local media reported fir
Russian rocket hit homes in the ukrainian city of jeopardy asia, rescuers search for survivors. As authorities say, some residents are trapped under the rubble and protests. They never on gather pace, as women and girls demand freedom. High School Students join the movement and women around the world show their support. Plus french also and, you know, wins this years at nobel prize in literature. Shes written more than 20 books. Shes praised by the Nobel Committee as uncompromising, courageous, and enduring. Ah, i manuscripts mckennan. Welcome to the program. In thailands more than 30 people, mostly children have been killed in an attack at a daycare center. It happened in non juna lam food province in the countries north east. A man who was wielding a gun and a knife is said to have entered the nursery and opened fire before later taking his own life. The ty, prime minister, has described the incident as horrifying. And for more on this, we can speak to journalist Jacob Goldberg in th
Our first panel of witnesses today. They are chairs of the National Endowment for the humanities and arts. Both witnesses are appearing for the first time before our subcommittee. Congratulations to both of you and your confirmation and thank you. Todays hearing provide us with a chance to hear more about the great work both endowments have done over the last couple of years and supporting our communities across the country economically, culturally and educationally. The National Endowment for the arts and humanities are a perfect example of how the federal government can be a positive force in communities large and small in every single state. In your statement following your confirmation, dr. Jackson, you said in addition to serving as an economic engine, arts and creativity are core to what it takes to heal our nation, communities and ourselves. I wholeheartedly agree. The fy 2020 three budget request for the National Endowment for the humanities is 200. 6 8 million 200. 68 million.
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This is bbc news. Im sophie raworth. The headlines at 4. 30. The number of people whove died with coronavirus in care homes in england is thought to have doubled in five days figures suggest more than 2,000 have lost their lives. There have been 759 new recorded uk coronavirus deaths in hospitals it brings the total death toll to 18,100. In the first ever virtual Prime Ministers questions, the new labour leader strongly criticises the government over a lack of testing and supply of Personal Protective Equipment. Something is going wrong, there is a pattern emerging here. We were slow into lockdown, slow on testing, slow on protective equipment. I dont accept his premise that we have been slow. We have been guided
by the scientific advice, the chief scientific adviser, the chief medical officer, at every step along this way. Borisjohnson is expected to speak to the queen this evening by phone. A number 10 spokesman said he watched Prime Ministers questions from chequers, but that he isn