Possibly one or two other people. I dont remember exactly. Do you recall whether there were any Police Officers there also . I dont personally recall that, no. Did the paramedics who arrived at the Emergency Department give you a report . They did. Do you recall what they said for purposes of treating mr. Floyd . I do. The report they gave us is that they were called to the scene of someone who was suffering from medical emergency. As i recall, this is what i was told at the time, they were initially called for a lower type of aevent of facial trauma and that was upgraded to an individual in distress. They reported on their arrival, the individual did not have a pulse and cpr was started. They played an Airway Device. Its a tube that goes into the throat and can ventilate the lungs. Then they gave medications, including epinephrin and sodium bicarbinate, to try to resuscitate mr. Floyd. Did they tell you mr. Floyd was in Police Custody . They did mention he was being detained at the ti
The next government. And in half an hour on bbc news, global questions talks to two formerfemale president s, one african and one european, whove both been trailblazers for womens rights for decades. Join zeinab badawi. Join zeinab badawi. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister will confirm this afternoon whether the next stage of the governments road map can go ahead next week as planned. If given the green light, hairdressers, gyms, Outdoor Hospitality and Nonessential Shops will be allowed to reopen in england from monday 12th. In england from monday 12th april. Borisjohson is meeting with the cabinet, who are expected to approve this next stage in easing the lockdown. Later, the Prime Minister will hold a News Conference at Downing Street, where hes also due to unveil a Traffic Light System for foreign trips, which would allow people to go to green countries without having to quarantine upon their return. Meanwhile, from friday, everyone in england will be able
The usual celebrations. Welcome to world news america in the uk, on pbs and around the globe. Israelis have been voting in their fourth general election in just two years. The contest is seen as a referendum on the countrys Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu. Israels vote comes amid a Successful Campaign to vaccinate the country against coronavirus, and two weeks before a Corruption Trial against mr netanyahu resumes. The last three elections ended in stalemate, with a unity Government Collapsing in december. Joining us now from tel aviv with the latest is the bbc s tom bateman. Tom, what are those exit polls telling us . Tom, what are those exit polls telling us . Well, this is israels telling us . Well, this is israels t aaain telling us . Well, this is israels try again election. Telling us . Well, this is israels try again election. What telling us . Well, this is israels try again election. What has. Try again election. What has characterised the last three of these has been each t
Finding out how our destinations are planning to reopen injust two weeks. A big win for wales in world cup qualifying. Danjames with the crucial goal in cardiff as they beat the Czech Republic to get their campaign back on track. Well meet 89 year old john wilcock, Roller Skating around his courtyard, raising money for charity. Walking is a bit boring. Jogging is a bit boring. Along comes sir tom with his trolley, and i thought, yes, with my wifes roller, ill be able to skate. Good morning from the roof of the bbc in london. Yesterday was the warmest march date since 1968. The temperature reached 24. 5 Celsius In Kew Gardens. Today we could see similar, depending on the Cloud Amounts. One or two showers and heavy and persistent rain pushing scout across scotland, getting into Northern Ireland and weakening as it does so. All that it has in ten minutes. Its wednesday the 31st of march. Our top story. The Health Secretary has warned people who are enjoying the easing of lockdown restrict