Disney leaps in late trade with quarterly profit topping estimates as the lion king roars at theaters and theme parks stay strong. Kathleen lets take a look at how asian markets are opening. The asx 200, a little bit higher beenthe 6726, which had the biggest advance in three weeks on the market close yesterday. Now to nikkei futures, a fractional move higher. There is uncertainty about the trade war deal getting done. That will weigh on japanese stocks. Stocks had risen for a third day yesterday, but there could be a fourth, the kind of company that could benefit from this u. S. China trade deal. Stocks are looking about a half point higher, a little bit of hope there, and of course, the s p 500 why is it down . Because it was up so much today. The s p 500 hit that alltime high. From here, we will have to wait to see some fresh impetus for stocks to continue to rally. Lets get to first word news now with jessica summers. Jessica thanks, kathleen. The french president has attacked nato
To the end of a 20 year mission to saturn. Thats review 2017 the year in science. From a spectacular eruption at mount etna, this was the year we experienced a volcanos devastating power first hand. To one of natures most awe inspiring sights, a total eclipse that wowed america. In 2017 we also met this rhino, she could be the key to saving a species from extinction. And we saw a car that is pushing the boundaries by attempting to hit record breaking speeds. This was also a year that put Global Warming in the spotlight again, when america pulled out of the worldwide climate deal. And after 20 years in space, a mission to saturn ended in a blaze of glory. A grand finale to a momentous year in science. Im at the Science Museum in london and here the public can come to learn about our planets place in the solar system. And with this incredible close up view you get a sense of the Dynamic World that we live in. The earth is governed by immense geological forces and some of these are of cou
Keep them in your thoughts and prayers this Holiday Season as we continue to fight against this, the most tragic example of evil in the modern world. The new sanctions include a ban on the import of nearly 90 of all oil supplies to north korea, vital to its missile and nuclear programmes. They also require the repatriations of north koreans working abroad. It is believed pyongyang uses their earnings to help fund weapons development. The sanctions come in response to this, the firing of pyongyangs most powerful missile yet. It said it could reach the us soil. They are intended to push pyongyang to the negotiating table and towards a diplomatic solution. But had as response indicates kim yong and has little desire to give up yong and has little desire to give up his weekly admissions kim jong un has little desire to give up his nuclear ambitions. Two men have died after a crash on mao involving a number of vehicles. Four people were injured, one seriously. Police and paramedics were cal
Campbell, as i take a look back to the photo call at Kensington Palace that introduced prince harrys bride to be, meghan markle, to the world. That is at 2 30pm. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. North korea has described the latest United Nations sanctions as an act of war, and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. The Un Security Council imposed the us drafted measures on friday in response to pyongyangs Ballistic Missile tests. North korea has vowed to strengthen its Nuclear Deterrent to frustrate america. Sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. An act of war that violates peace and stability on the korean peninsula. That was north koreas reaction to the latest and toughest round of sanctions to be imposed on pyongyang. The us drafted resolution was agreed by all members of the Un Security Council, including china, north koreas main ally and trading partner, who called again for all parties to show restraint. Im grateful to my colleagues for the
The people who can make snow, but not as you know. None of this is real. Plus we will look back at the yea rs real. Plus we will look back at the years biggest weather stories and storms. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. North korea has described the latest United Nations sanctions as an act of war, and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. The Un Security Council imposed the us drafted measures on friday in response to pyongyangs Ballistic Missile tests. North korea has vowed to strengthen its Nuclear Deterrent to frustrate america. Sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. An act of war that violates peace and stability on the korean peninsula. That was north koreas reaction to the latest and toughest round of sanctions to be imposed on pyongyang. The us drafted resolution was agreed by all members of the Un Security Council, including china, north koreas main ally and trading partner, who called again for all parties to show restraint. Im gratefu