Together to the ceremony. Along the crowds, some of the countrys former president s. Of the countrys former president s. 0n capitol hill, the inaugural platform is almost full, but waiting for the arrival of donald trump. He will at the 35 words goodbye americas founding fathers, the Oath Of Office, that will make him americas 45th president. Hundreds of thousands of supporters, and protesters, too, in washington, dc for this event. Dignitaries, protesters, too, in washington, dc forthis event. Dignitaries, members of congress, military leaders, are already taking their seats on the platform ahead of the ceremony, and we will bring you every moment of it. In less than one hour, donald trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. The Property Tycoon won an unexpected victory in novembers election after a controversial campaign. Hundreds of thousands of his supporters are here in washington, but there are protesters as well. They have come for the event that will be
Parts of central, northern england. This cloud pushing northwards overnight into northern ireland, central, southern scotland. There will be rain in it too and winteriness for sunday morning. Showers in the south west corner. Its another cold night. Watch out forice. Its another cold night. Watch out for ice. Frosts central, southern and eastern areas. Here we see the best of the sunshine through sunday. There will be some sunshine further north too, but also patchy cloud around. One ortwo north too, but also patchy cloud around. One or two showers could still be wintry over Higher Ground and another cold day to come, temperatures in low to mid single figures. Little change into monday and tuesday. Much the same, largely settled weather because of high pressure. It will remain cold. What we will have subtle changes, fog. Monday morning, tuesday morning, could be dense in places across england and wales. Keep tuned to the weather forecast. Good afternoon. This is bbc news. The headlines
Who defeated him in a president ial election last month. Andy murrays hopes of winning a First Australian open title ended with a shock defeat by world number 50 Mischa Zverev of germany in the fourth round. Now on bbc newsn time for hardtalk. Welcome to a Special Edition of hardtalk from moscow. Im stephen sackur. According to Us Intelligence chiefs the kremlin Ran A Covert Operation aimed to influence the us president ial election in favour of donald trump. If they did, it worked, but was it really so . What is the truth behind the swirl of allegations . And what now for russia us relations . Well, im going to the kremlin to meet Vladimir Putins spokesman, Dmitry Peskov. Is he triumphant or cautious . Dmitry peskov, welcome to hardtalk. Do you care that a host of western Intelligence Agencies have accused your government of sophisticated, covert operations, dirty tricks, meddling in their internal politics, do you care . You mean Cyber Attacks . Cyber attacks, not just that, but Cybe
The dishonest media. The i says the Prime Ministers post brexit plan is to reboot british industry. The Daily Express has claims from a leading Brexit Campaigner that up to a million eu migrants may head to the uk over the next two years. The metro says theresa may is ready to challenge President Trump over sexist remarks when she meets him at the white house on friday. The telegraph says a Free Trade Deal with the United States is likely to open the door to us jobs for british workers. The mirror has more on accusations that the Prime Minister didnt share knowledge of a failed trident test ahead of a vote to renew the weapons system. And the times reports that Rural Enterprises will be the biggest losers in upcoming Business Rate rises in england. Now its time for hardtalk. Welcome to a Special Edition of hardtalk from moscow. Im stephen sackur. According to Us Intelligence chiefs the kremlin Ran A Covert Operation aimed to influence the us president ial election in favour of donald t
Biden Admin plans to continue elevating defence partnership with India, says Rtd Gen Austin
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Biden Admin plans to continue elevating defence partnership with India, says Rtd Gen Austin
PTI / Jan 20, 2021, 10:35 IST
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President-elect Joe Biden has nominated him as his defense secretary Gen Lloyd Austin (Reuters photo)
WASHINGTON: The objective of the incoming Biden Administration is to continue elevating the US defence partnership with India, the defence secretary nominee told lawmakers.
“If confirmed, my overarching objective for our defence relationship with India would be to continue elevating the partnership,” retired Gen Lloyd Austin told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. President-elect Joe Biden has nominated him as his defence secretary.