He called it an unprecedented attack on the Worlds Energy supply and says theres no evidence the attacks came from yemen, even though Yemens Houthi rebels claimed responsibility. The attacks caused huge fires, one at the Worlds Largest Oil Processing facility, and they may have an impact on the global oil market. Reports say as much as half of saudi arabias output could be disrupted. Our World Affairs correspondent paul adams, reports. Audacious attacks on the heart of saudi arabias economy. The abqaiq Oil Processing plant one of the Worlds Largest engulfed in flames, attacked by drones. The kingdoms second largest oilfield, khurais, also hit. The smoke visible from space, caught by a nasa satellite. Yemens Houthi Rebels are celebrating. Translation this Mission Comes as part of our legitimate and natural right to react to the crimes of the aggression and its continuous blockade on our country for the past five years. Aramco, owned by the saudi state, is one of the Worlds Biggest Oil c
Adam, did you get a blunt text today asking a rather personal question . What are you wearing . But not in that weird way. What are you wearing because youre going to be on tv tonight . 0h i didnt get one. You werent wearing that sort of flannel shirt. Wearing a very flannely gingham shirt. It wasnt that bad. I even ironed it. The blue shirt came out and this has passed the tv test, apparently. No, not the clothes show, welcome to brexitcast. Brexitcast from the bbc. No ones got a bleep clue what brexit is. Brexit is. I hadnt understood the full extent of this. We are particularly reliant on the dover calais crossing. I met borisjohnson once. The doubters, the doom and gloom, they are going to get it wrong again. Remainers and leavers, thats going to end well. The process, which i can only describe as a dogs brexit. Blue shirt at westminster, just been told to sit up as well. This telly lark. Finishing me off and we are only ten seconds in. Laura at westminster. Adam at westminster alt
Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Shortly before midnight, tens of thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike at General Motors. Facilities in nine states have shut down after contract talks broke down. Its the unions First National strike in more than a decade. Negotiations are supposed to start up again later on this morning. And Laura Podesta is here in new york. Do we know how far apart the two sides are right now . Repter ell,ccording to the unions Vice President , they are very far apart on a deal for a new fouryear contract. Thats why the decision to strike was made. Its not an easy decision either because during this time gm workers will make a strike wage of just 250 a week. [ cheers ] General Motors workers across the country walked off the job at midnight. More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after contract negotiations failed. We are standi
Michigans contom mated water supply. As always well take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter as well. Washington journal is next. Host good morning on monday, september 16. Well begin this morning with calls from some democrats to Impeach Supreme Court Justice Brett kavanaugh after the New York Times over the weekend corroborated, they say, previous allegations of Sexual Misconduct and revealed new allegations. Those allegations raising questions about whether Justice Cavanaugh perjured himself during the confirmation hearings last year. Democrats, 2027488000, publicans 2027488001 and independents, 202748800 it 2 2788003 or go to twitter and post comments on facebook. Com cspan. Well get to your thoughts in a minute. Lets begin with the new york piece that ran over the weekend and the headline was Brett Kavanaugh was one of the privileged kids and she didnt fit in with the privileged kids. A story about Deborah Ramirez and her allegations that surfaced
Operative. I was to prevent terrorists and rogues from getting nuclear weapons. Youve probably heard my name. Mr. President , identive got a scores to settle the president will be campaigning today, but he has a lcomparty he may not find all that warm. Early today starts right now good morning im gigi stone woods. And im frances rivera. Breaking news. Tens of thousands of autoworkers across america are on strike, concerns this morning about how much of an Economic Impact it will have as nearly 50,000 workers at the nations largest automaker walk off the job the strike is fallout from contract negotiations that have collapsed between the United Autoworkers Union and General Motors nbcs dan schenamen has this report reporter United Autoworkers Union announced sunday its members at General Motors plants will walk off the production line and onto the picket line. This is our last resort it represents great sacrifice and great courage on the part of our members and all of us. Reporter Union