kakungu mask, taken out of the country before independence in 1960. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the issue of gun control in the us and what to do about it has challenged us lawmakers for years. today, as they heard searing testimony from victims and their families of the recent mass shooting in texas, the house of representatives approved a series of measures aimed at regulating the sale of guns. but the proposals do not have the 60 votes they would need for approval in the senate, and hence are likely to go nowhere underlining the challenge politicians face. our north america editor sarah smith was watching the testimony. we should warn you, her report contains some graphic content which some may find distressing. this is the last photograph of lexi rubio, getting a school prize just hours before she was shot dead, the last time her parents saw her. we don t want you to think of lexi as just a number. she was intelligent, compassionate an
of the congo, king philippe of belgium returns a priceless kakungu mask taken out of the country before independence in 1960. hello and welcome. the issue of gun control in the us and what to do about it has challenged us lawmakers for years. after hearing searing testimony from victims and their families of the recent mass shooting in texas, the house of representatives approved a series of measures aimed at regulating the sale of guns. but the proposals do not have the 60 votes they would need for approval in the senate, and hence are likely to go nowhere. of the house nancy pelosi spoke before the vote. to those for whom a moment of silence is good enough because you don t have the courage to take the boat to protect the children, i would say, your political survival is totally insignificant. to the survival, compared to the survival of our children. , , ., ~ compared to the survival of our children. , , . ~ , ., children. the speaker started b sa in: children. the speaker
across england and wales. still a degree of uncertainty how far that will extend northwards, but nevertheless the threat is there, and it could come down pretty heavily on sunday. the greatest risk is across the south, through out the weekend staying dry across northern parts of the uk. a reminder of our top story: disruption continues at airports across the uk, around 150 more flights have been cancelled today. that s all from the bbc news at six, so it s goodbye from me, hello and welcome to sportsday i m gavin ramjaun. emotions run high as fans gather at hamden park as scotland take on ukraine with plenty at stake. iam i am alive where the sun is shining ahead of kick off between scotland and ukraine. and the end of an era for paul pogba, it s confirmed he ll leave manchester united on a free . we ll be assessing his time at old trafford. also coming up in the programme: can england get off on the front foot as they prepare for a new era at lord s tomorrow, against
Its newsday. Its 6am in singapore, pm in london and 6 30am in pyongyang, where north korea has said tough new un sanctions will not stop it from developing its Nuclear Arsenal after it angrily rejected proposals for negotiations. The sanctions aim to reduce vital north korean export revenues bya third. Speaking to reporters at a summit in manila, a spokesman placed the blame for rising tensions firmly on the us. Translation is our nuclear possession a threat to the world or just a threat to the United States . We wa nt just a threat to the United States . We want to make it clear that the worsening situation on the Korean Peninsular as well as other Nuclear Issues were caused by the United States. We re issues were caused by the United States. Were firm that well never place our nuclear and Ballistic Missile programme on the Negotiating Table and wont budge an inch on strengthening our nuclear armaments. Since north koreas last missile test, the United States has been Flying Spy Missio
Its newsday. Its 6am in singapore, pm in london and 6 30am in pyongyang, where north korea has said tough new un sanctions will not stop it from developing its Nuclear Arsenal after it angrily rejected proposals for negotiations. The sanctions aim to reduce vital north korean export revenues bya third. Speaking to reporters at a summit in manila, a spokesman placed the blame for rising tensions firmly on the us. Translation is our nuclear possession a threat to the world or just a threat to the United States . We wa nt just a threat to the United States . We want to make it clear that the worsening situation on the Korean Peninsular as well as other Nuclear Issues were caused by the United States. We re issues were caused by the United States. Were firm that well never place our nuclear and Ballistic Missile programme on the Negotiating Table and wont budge an inch on strengthening our nuclear armaments. Since north koreas last missile test, the United States has been Flying Spy Missio