Tonight, a sitting United States senator is accused of using his official position to help a foreign power in exchange for riches and rewards. And while the allegations of cash, gold bars, even the convertibles, are getting all the attention, the other end of those alleged bribes is downright chilling. The Justice Department indicting senator bob menendez and his wife among allegations he sought and received Sensitive Information about u. S. Diplomats in egypt, information that eventually made its way to people with ties to the government. In addition, prosecutors say that he gave nonpublic information about u. S. Military aid. Also accused of ghost writing a pitch to senators on behalf of a foreign government. That would ease restrictions on arms and ammunition to egypt. Those restrictions in place in part due to concerns about human rights and democracy. All of this as he is chairing the Senate Foreign relations committee, one of the most powerful positions in the entire government.
Phillip starts now. Tonight, a sitting United States senator is accused of using his official position to help a foreign power in exchange for sxrichz rewards. And while the allegations of cash, the gold bars, even the convertibles are getting all the attention, the other end of those alleged bribes is downright chilling. Geeng. Im abby phillip. The Justice Department indicting democratic senator bob menendez and his wife and his wife. That he sought and received Sensitive Information about u. S. Diplomats in egypt. Information that eventually made its way to people with ties to the government there. Now, in Addition Prosecutors say that he gave nonpublic information about u. S. Military aid. Hes also accused of ghostwriting a pitch to senators on behalf of a foreign government. Now, that would ease restrictions on arms and ammunition to egypt. Those restrictions were in place in part due to concerns about human rights and democracy. All of this as he is chairing the Senate Foreign rel
Until the online depot. Welcome to program vigils. Have been taking place around the world to commemorate 6 months since the how much terror attacks on israel thousands gathered in jerusalem to remember the 1200 People Killed and more than 200 came up. They also called on these ready government to bring home the hostages still being held. These really ami says around a 130 hostages, remain in gaza, the more than 30 of them presumed dead. A dw correspondent, i mean as this has more from jerusalem, this is a very somber affair. Uh the people gathered here well over a 1000 in jerusalem, but also a 1000 more and tell us even other cities around israel. Theyve gathered to commemorate to honor the hostages. Those still held captive by a moss over a 130 still held captive. Were hearing testimony from families right now and you can see the crowd behind me and it goes on about 500 meters behind me and another few 100 meters in front of me. Were hearing testimony from families of those hostages.
Tributes are paid to jana novotna, the tennis player who wore her heart on her sleeve, who has died at the age of 49. And the bells ring out for a Platinum Wedding Anniversary the queen and Prince Philip celebrate 70 years of married life. Coming up on sportsday. Another premier league sacking, this time at west brom, who part company with tony pulis. Good evening. Theresa may is meeting senior cabinet ministers in an effort to make progress on the stalled brexit talks. They are expected to discuss the so called divorce bill thats the money the uk needs to pay on leaving the eu with some conservatives warning the government not to play santa claus by handing over tens of billions of pounds. Today, the eus chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, said brussels was ready to offer the uk the most ambitious trade deal, but only if its terms were met. Heres our political editor, laura kuenssberg. No 10 is always a special place to visit. But today it was the scene of vital conversations for
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