Against isil fighters. Protests turn violent in athens on the 6th anniversary of the Fatal Police Shooting of a teenager. Typhoon has made landfall hitting the east coast of the central europeans. 600,000 people have left their homes. The military is on full alert. Many are worried this latest storm may cause as much devastation as typhoon haiyan did one year ago. In the capitol, manila. Makeshift homes are all that stand between some people left in tacloban and a powerful typhoon. The city was badly hit by a powerful cyclone and storm surge last year. 175 kilometers an hour is headed their way. Hundreds of thousands of people have left the most vulnerable areas. Many of them are crammed into temporary shelters. They feel the waves will get better others are trying to get the last of their valuables together before the tie off and on makes landfall where they are. They are afraid of the typhoon but we have to pack belongings and move them upstairs before we leave. The military is on fu
Still besieged by Islamic State fighters. Translator i want to go to school, but right now, i must learn how to use a gun to protect our land. And we meet the unhappy greek tiger being given a new life in california. Thanks to the intervention of an animal lover. And aarons here with all the business, including a look at the impact of a general strike in italy. Yeah, stephen. The strikers motto means this is not the right way. Thousands of workers from transport and medical to teachers are taking to the streets across italy, protesting against this man, Matteo Renzis new jobs act, which is supposed to make it easier for companies to hire and fire. A very warm welcome to gmt. Its 4 00 p. M. In kabul, and 7 00 a. M. In washington, where the u. S. Senate report and claims of torture by the cia is still sending shock waves around the world. Attention now turning to those countries which may have been involved or complicit in the alleged torture of terrorism suspects. The uk government has
Themselves through extortion and smuggling and are relying less on donations from wealthy benefactors, thats according to new bbc research. And macadamia gate. This south korean woman is forced to apologize for delaying a flight over a packet of nuts. Hello. The head of the cia has defended his officers as patriots, whilst admitting some had used ha he called abhorrent tactics in the past. In an unprecedented News Conference, john brennan said he couldnt prove the harsh treatment made the prisoners cooperate, but he defended the overall Interrogation Program for stopping attacks and saving lives. Reporter the cias headquarters are situated just outside washington. Away from the daily media and the capital. But they are wanting to know if the spy agencys director would describe as torture the harsh interrogation techniques used on suspects in the days after 9 11. In a limited number of cases, Agency Officers used interrogation techniques that had not been authorized, were abhorrent, and
Has been done. Im live in manila, where the authorities are bracing themselves for heavy flooding and possibly landslides as hagupit sweeps in. At this warehouse, theyre preparing emergency Food Supplies for thousands of families who may be in need. L. A. Galaxy win a record fifth Major League Soccer title, but will the american clubs ever be able to rival the worlds best in europe . Also on the program, aaron joins us, and theres conflict here in europe over budgets at the moment. St. Louis, the greek government has passed its budget even though its International Lenders all say they are not happy. In fact, they say the greek numbers are too optimistic. So yes, were going to go live to brussels to find out whos going to win this budget battle. Its midday here in london, 7 00 a. M. In washington, and 2 00 p. M. In cape town, where a judge has dismissed charges against a british businessman, accused of paying for his wife to be murdered on their honeymoon. Shrien dewani was in cape town
Kate middleton arrive in new york city. After a chilly night on the town they are going their separate ways today monday, december 8, 2014. Announcer from nbc news this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning. Welcome to today. 7 00 a. M. On the west coast on monday. Weve got a lot of royal action going on. The royals arrived. William is going to washington, d. C. Today. Kate will be here in new york city and then they convene tonight at a basketball game where they see king james. Lebron james, cavaliers playing the nets. They are going to sit next to jayz and beyonce. Will lord be the singing royals. All comes together. First we want to get to our top story. An intense fire in los angeles thats created huge problems for commuters. The flames so intense they could be seen for miles away. Look at the live scene now where the debris is smoldering. Hallie jackson is there, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, matt. T