Area and al jazeera journalists are questioned by police over the investigation of the treatment of Migrant Workers in malaysia. And ill have all the sports, including quickest in practice. Ahead of the formula one grand pro in austria. Welcome to the newshour, a lifeline to millions of syrians is at risk of being shutdown. Russia and china have vetoed a u. N. Security resolution to keep two pathways open from turkey for aid deliveries. A company in belgian wanted to keep the passages open. The mandate for the badr crosses expires on friday and the country is voting on a proposal. As supplies and food for millions hang in the balance. Lets look at why the counsel remains divided. 2. 8 Million People in syrias ebel held area depend on those pines for aid. But the u. S. Says 1. 3 Million People depend on the other crossing. Lets get an update from james. Hes joining us from the United Nations to talk us through where things stand right now and when we can see a vote on that rival russian
How is coronavirus affecting the Sports Industry all major events are being counseled all postponed as the pandemic takes its toll worldwide a multibillion dollar business is now at stake so can sport survive the break this is inside story. Hello and welcome to the program im peter told me it is a very very lucrative business and almost recession proof but sport is being dealt a financial blow by the coronavirus major events have been canceled or postponed for the 1st time in many years from the Tokyo Olympic games to football matches fields arenas and stadiums will be empty for a long time to come athletes organizations and thousands of people who work at the sporting venues all affected revenue from broadcasting deals sponsorship contracts and match tickets theyre all drawing up the Business Model for many sports is under threat and has to adapt to measures to counter covert 19 but some sporting events are going ahead the bundesliga season could resume in germany this month and the n
But i know well meet again some sunny day. It is interesting how today will be marked and there is obviously no question things will be very different today in relation to ve day, but the weather is relevant, good morning. Nonetheless, if nothing else, sarah, welcome to breakfast with Charlie Stayt a lift spirits to see the blue and mega munchetty. Skies, even if we are not allowed to our headlines today ministers warn the public to stick enjoy them hold events as we might to the social distancing rules over otherwise have done. The bank holiday weekend, yes, thats right, good morning to saying therell be no quick change to the restrictions. You. Many people will be out in their gardens having an afternoon commemorations for the 75th tea, for instance, and most of us anniversary of victory in europe, should see a bit of blue sky and a but therell be no crowds bit of sunshine as well. It will on the streets to mark it. Feel quite warm out there today. In events will take place at home f
The nation of qatar has historically being a bunder of terrorism. I talked to the nations foreign minister about whether there is a danger of another middle eastern war. Also a former staffer who may be Vladimir Putins toughest competition. 36yearold zenia zopchuk is running against him in the next election. Does she really think she has a chance . I will ask her. Then a massive outbreak of violence in afghanistan. The experts agree its because of something that happened in washington. From pakistan, and where it will end. Ybut first heres my take. I would like to briefly turn your attention away from donald trump, briefly toward another thing happening in the world, you know, the Winter Olympics in pyeongchang. Its worth focusing not just on the sports happening there, but on this years host country, south korea. It is in some senses, the most successful nation in the world, and its success provides some crucial lessons. First, the exhibition. South korea is in a league of its own. In