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A 100000 people have died in the u. S. But businesses are reopening across the country and an unusual discovery outside mexicos capital archaeologist dig up one of the most famous moments of the ice age. Thank you very much for joining us protesters in hong kong are calling for International Intervention to stop a set of laws being imposed by beijing which they say will take away the territory streatham and autonomy later this hour Chinas Congress is set to take another step towards imposing a set of security laws bypassing hong kong. Critics say its yet another example of beijing seizing control the u. S. Secretary of state michael impale is recommending to congress that Hong Kong Special economic status be revoked if that happens it could jeopardize hong kong status as a Global Financial hub meanwhile prodemocracy politicians have interrupted hong kongs legislature as it moves closer to passing another controversial bill 3 legislatures were kicked out during a heated debate on a prop
A 100000 people have died in the u. S. But businesses are reopening across the country and an unusual discovery outside mexicos capital archaeologist dig up one of the most famous mammals of the ice age. Thank you very much for joining us we begin with breaking news out of beijing where the National Peoples congress has given the go ahead for a new set of security laws to be implemented in hong kong despite protests and International Warnings the wide ranging laws which include a ban on treason secession sedition and subversion could now be in effect in a matter of weeks why yanni jansha shank that this is a major move to practice to one country 2 systems principle its in line with chinas constitution hong kongs basic law and in line with the interests of mainland chinas people as well as hold. The residents the n. P. C. Will also have the following legislation to safeguard National Security sovereignty and development interests as well as hong kongs long term prosperity and stability.
Neil. Well, you said it when you set this up at the top. The conversation here on the floor has surpassed this notion of correction which the markets have gone straight through, but now traders are talking about bear market territory. That would be a 20 decline from alltime highs. Theyre saying they hope it doesnt happen, they hope maybe a bottom is set here today. The problem is theres just so much uncertainty, and we dont know where this whole situation is going to go. You know, the comparison has been made to the financial crisis, but there was an orderly process, right, between the government and the banks that stepped in to try to work on things. There was some uncertainty, but people were working on it. With this, were not sure how bad it can get, and thats whats spooking investors. Now, the s p 500 entering correction territory, it only took six days to get there. That is pretty staggering. The last high that we saw was on february 19th. Its been the worst trading week since tha
Opening humanitarian passages were a ceasefire. Amy as he Biden Administration expresses concern for division civilian casualties in gaza, a new investigation finds the white house has flooded israel with more than 100 separate weapon sales, almost all without congressional approval. Well speak with former state Department Official josh paul who oversaw foreign arms sales and resigned in protest over u. S. Support for israels assault on gaza. We will also get the latest on ceasefire talks that remain at an impasse days before the muslim holy month of ramadan begins. And we go to pakistan where Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Prime Minister for a second time amid protests and accusations of election rigging. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. A Gaza Ceasefire before the start of ramadan and peers appears increasingly unlikely after talks ended in cairo without an agreement. Hamas says negotiations will con