Although probeijing officials have said we should not be too concerned, it will lead to stability in the city. 7 . Sci asia pacific down it is certainly something of a riskoff mood, following off what we saw toward the end of play on friday in the u. S. The nikkei is down more than 1 . In the mainland, you have a bit of pressure as well a despite industrial profits up 6 coming in over the weekend for the month of may. On to the next board. We will be looking at the currencies. A bit of dollar weakness. On friday it reached its highest level in four weeks, but it has since come off slightly, leading to a bit of strength for the offshore currency here in china. The korean won is up about plan to 01 . On to some of the commodities we are looking at. Wti has been under pressure as the demand story as we focus on the rate of infections, 10 million infections, 500,000 deaths, you can see that it is lower today. Gold, science that investors are preparing to cross through 1800. 0. 64 . Year yi
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A case of fraud off the pitch former top german football officials are charged with corruption did they bind germanys right to host the 2006 world cup. Also on the show tonight the world loses a beloved author the Nobel Laureate writer Toni Morrison whose novels exploring africanamerican identity gave voice to millions has died at the age of 88. 00. Im burnt off to our viewers on p. B. S. In the u. S. And all around the world welcome tonight there are new worries so they political and maybe a military firestorm over kashmir yesterday indias hindu nationalists led government revoked. Years special status by repealing article 370. 00 of the constitution but pakistans Prime Minister says that he will consider approaching the Un Security Council about the move earlier today Pakistans Army said that it would go to any extent necessary to support the contested territory. Residents in pakistani controlled kashmir have been making their anger clear that it was in the india says its revoking ar
Were arrested by zionist soldiers. Today , the zionist regime targeted the palestinians who were returning to their homes in gaza. Fighters and artillery of the Occupying Army once again targeted different areas. I am having a conversation with a radio reporter in southern gaza. Mr. Hani almaqari, hello to you. The people of gaza to irans action last night. What kind of reaction should i give Salam Alaikum and welcome and say hello to mozhadhi. We are on the 192nd day of the war. I will start with the developments in the field and then answer your question. He also condemned the attacks of the zionist regime against the gaza strip during khan yunis, which is the target of the attacks today. Palestinians reaction to the Islamic Republic of irans drone and missile attacks against. The zionist regime has a very positive reaction and they express happiness because the zionist regime does not adhere to International Laws and targets everywhere for its attacks, especially in my camp , they t
Militants for tuesdays deadly suicide bombing in istanbul saying the attacker may have entered the country as a refugee. Zblenchs and on the rise, t. And on the rise, tokyo stocks finally close in the positive for the first time this year, the nikkei average had fallen for six sessions in a row amid worries over china and crude oil prices. Saek aek. Park geunhye condemned authorities in pyongyang in a Live Television address. Park called last weeks test an intolerable provocation. And said it threatens peace and security around the world. She said tougher sanctions are needed to influence pyongyang to change its stance. She added that china has an Important Role to play. Translator i think someone who joins during severe and tough times is the best partner. I think china as a permanent member of the u. N. Security council will play a necessary role. Officials in north korea announced last wednesday that the country had carried out its fourth successful nuclear test. Park took questions