Try to find a way to bring iran and the u. S. Towards agreement and away from confrontation. The u. S. Says no to iraqs request to step up talks on plans to withdraw american troops from the country. How to tie up to stand ready to move in support a medically australias Prime Minister sounds more troops to areas facing devastation from rapidly spreading wildfires. And im far as smile have all the days sports news including rafa nadal fights back to lead spain to victory over belgian reached the semifinals at the 8. Polo we begin with the latest fallout from the u. S. Airstrike that killed a top iranian general washington has an l. The new wave of sanctions on iran that target the countrys steel and Iron Industries the sanctions also go after 8 senior officials and the new measures are in response to irans missile strikes earlier this week on an Iraqi Military base that houses u. S. Soldiers today sanctions are part of our commitment to stop the iranian regimes terrorist activities the
Been carried out under a direct order from the president the u. S. Airstrike sparked concerns over an escalation of regional tensions that could disrupt crude supplies on news of the assassination brant crude rose just over 4 percent spiking at 69 1. 50 a barrel thats its highest since mid september when Saudi Oil Facilities were attacked briefly slashing output in the worlds top exporter by half asian stocks indices were broadly lower after the strike investors turned to safe haven assets such as gold swiss francs and japanese yen as they brace themselves for repercussions. Lets bring in our financial correspondent willy bartz in frankfurt orly fears of escalation of conflict escalation in the region clearly have investors who now what action do you think they want to see from iran and the u. S. At this point. Well clearly some indication that theres not going to be the kind of escalation that people fear and that can get quite out of hand if one side reacts too quickly and too harshl
Been carried out under a direct order from the president the u. S. Airstrike sparked concerns over an escalation of regional tensions that could disrupt crude supplies on news of the assassination brant crude rose just over 4 percent spiking at 69 dollars 50 a barrel thats its highest since mid september when Saudi Oil Facilities were attacked briefly slashing output in the worlds top exporter by half asian stocks indices were broadly lower after the airstrike investors turned to safe haven assets such as gold swiss francs and japanese yen as they brace themselves for repercussions. Lets bring in our financial correspondent julie bartz in frankfurt or early fears of escalation of conflict escalation in the region clearly have investors who now what action do you think they want to see from iran and the u. S. At this point. Well clearly some indication that theres not going to be the kind of escalation that people fear and that can get quite out of hand if one side reacts to quickly and
Sport will be live at the Club World Cup final which sees liverpool take on flamingo both teams trying to win the trophy for the 1st time. Hello indias Prime Minister is grappling with his biggest domestic challenge since coming to power in 2014 the interim modi has been chairing a council of ministers to discuss the growing protests over a new citizenship law that excludes muslims thousands of people continue to rally across india despite restrictions and bans imposed by officials at least 19 people have been killed and more than 4000 detained since last week much of the violence on friday was in the Northern State of our protest thats where protesters set fires and hurled rocks and police have been accused of using Excessive Force demonstrations have been largely peaceful in states controlled by the opposition thats where regional leaders say they wont implement the new law on friday thousands took part in a rally in west bengal these state chief minister is a fierce opponent of modi
From capitol hill with congressman Kelly Armstrong, a member of the committee. You can also join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host the view of what is known as canon rotunda as we start our Washington Journal Program for today. It is today House Democrats will unveil two articles of a b of impeachment. Obstruction of justice other on abuse of power. You can watch that on cspan. You can follow along at cspan. Org. If you havent done so already, download the radio app and listen as you are out and about. Up until the time of the press conference at 9 00, we will take your calls on this move by House Democrats on articles of impeachment and here is how you can let us know what you think. 2027488001 for republicans. Emocrats, 2027488000 and independents, 2027488002. If you want to text us, you can do so at 2027488003. Post on our twitter feed at cspanwj and you can post on facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Here to walk us through what might be expect