A big difference and so there is still room for discussion but the hour long acrimonious debate that has been characteristic of these meetings one is trying to avoid today theres been a lot of consultation in the last few days and one is hoping that this paper that has been agreed on will be passed more or less without much resistance part of the discussions about a hard lock down and the impact it will have on business and we issue the meeting of nickel and they state leaders will also discuss compensation. Yes absolutely that will be one Central Point of discussion theres been an open letter today from some of the major retail chains in germany and theyre warning that if a locked on is taking effect immediately before the christmas before christmas that they are going to lose their christmas business that that business is going to be pushed into the internet and they say this could be the end of high street retailing as we know it so there is a lot of stake a lot at stake and a lot o
Joe biden announces his 1st key cabinet choices. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from a judge biden is moving quickly to fill all king positions in his administration. Now that donald trump has stopped blocking the transition a math anyhow. Its good to have you with us lengthening the lockdown. Germany 16 state leaders have reportedly agreed to extend coronavirus lockdown measures into the sand and possibly into the new year. But exceptions ah, being made for holiday celebrations restrictions. So bridie in place have led to a leveling off of new infections. But germanys chi slowed remains stubbornly high. Just last week, chancellor Angela Merkel had called for even stricter measures, but she was met with resist. The pressure is on for the German Government to ease restrictions for the most important time of the year. For many christmas celebrations, right, nobel in stone, dam, unmarked square, would usually be packed with peop
Incoming missile, a high ranking iranian official wasuick qo t partially to blame. Now iranians are apingly with their own government and the over the role of u. S. Forces in iraq we will talk to secretary of defense mark esper. We did it because they were looking to blow up our embassy. We also will ask him about the intelligence behind the killing of soleimani, the administrations handling of the crisis is causing frustration even among some republicans loyal to the president. I find this insulting and demeaning. Pauley republican mike lee, democrats tim kaine and adam schiff will all be here. Plus former secretary of state john kerry weighs in on iran and why he is supporting joe biden. And a special behind the scenes report from our liz palmer, her and her team spent the multis you week in nation. Bre good mning. And bin this morning with the secretary of defense mark esper. Good morning to you, mr. Secretary, good to have youn witnessed antigovernment protests, chants against the
Is pouring into tenyear treasuries as a safe haven. Trouble, trouble everywhere but treasuries offer a degree of security not found elsewhere, and well pay you interest. You dont get that in europe or japan. Heres another opinion. Surely the Federal Reserve will now lower Interest Rates very soon and very sharply. Ive got another reason for the selloff and its hong kong. Its calm right now but is this the calm before the storm . There are signals that beijing has had enough. Things are coming to a head. Number one, Chinese State media now calls the demonstrators radicals and appears to be whipping up mainland support for a forceful end to the protests. Intervention, they say, is inevitable if the situation worsens. Two, there is video of chinese troops massing at the border. Three, the demonstrators are being told not to move to a different part of the airport. Just a few dozen remain. Four, the chinese accuse Speaker Pelosi and Senate Leader mcconnell of inciting chaos. President trum
And Dozens Injured plus survivors of the candor transport visit germany a country they once called home they were sent to the u. K. In the run up to the 2nd world war 3 jewish parents later murdered by the nazis. And after a fairytale run at the africa cup of nations can madagascar keep their dreams of 5 fans at home prepare for a nail biter and head of tonights quarter final. On my heart thank you so much sir for joining us everyone britain says 3 iranian boats attempted to intercept a British Oil Tanker near the persian gulf but were driven off by a Royal Navy Frigate well iran has denied that its vessels tried to stop the tanker in the strait of hormuz saying its boats were carrying out routine duties. The strait of hormuz one of the worlds busiest shipping routes a 3rd of the world seaborne oil must pass through it. Irans navy is an active presence. At its narrowest point the strait is only 40 kilometers wide the british iranian confrontation took place off the coast of the United