Or broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is R T International im sean thomas glad to have you with us on this election day in the United States in fact polls have already closed in 2 states that would be indiana and kentucky will be with you through the night in Archie America but right now lets talk about whats happening ballots are being cast across the u. S. In arguably the most diverse of divisive president ial battle in the countrys modern history it is the most expensive election of all time and is happening in the midst of a pandemic that has claimed almost a quarter of a 1000000 american lives and these are the latest pictures from polling stations in 2 of the key swing states wisconsin and North Carolina 4 years ago donald trump won both and taking wisconsin was considered a Tipping Point for the president giving him a crucial lead in the Electoral College count but things could be very different this time around with. The polls pointing to narrow victories
Consumer statement is breaking right now. Let us get the details with mike mckee. Little bit better news. Consumer sentiment is up a little bit from last month. The preliminary michigan numbers come in at 72. 8. There was an expectation that it would slip given everything that has been going on. We have seen an increase in expectations and the current level. Is 80 2882. 5 and that 82. 8 and better than what was expected. Level rises, and it had sharply declined last month but people are feeling better about the economy right now. Sales . Hat about retail we are still spending a lot in certain areas especially on ecommerce. Guy nice shoes. Alix thank you, i am glad somebody notices. Compared to last month it does not look as good. Mike the numbers did not come in as expected, but the trend is dead, a slowing during the month of july of 1. 2 after an eight point 4 rise the month before. 1. 9 down,mber at the retail control group, 1. 4 after. If you look at the june numbers, and retail sa
Federalized police to push the protesters back. The story an explanation of why Andrew Jackson is so reviled and all of this is coming up right here but were going to get in. With a bold declaration by china that seems to imply that its simply had enough with quote u. S. Threats to interfere and will now move forward to d. Dollar rise and strike back against the United States by creating a global currency to compete with the u. S. Dollar china has long considered joining russia and fighting back against u. S. Control of the worlds ability to trade or transfer goods without u. S. Interference or say so but now what china is announcing that its actually preparing to be cut off from the u. S. Financial system and theyre taking what appears to be real steps to protect itself. Why or maybe the better question is why now ok. The reason is that while the United States has been heavy handed in the past it has never according to china and chinese experts and officials gone so far as to weaponiz
Story an explanation of why Andrew Jackson is so reviled and all of this is coming up right here but were going to get him with a bold declaration by china that seems to imply that its simply had enough with quote u. S. Threats to interfere and will now move forward to the dollar rise and strike back against the United States by creating a global currency to compete with the u. S. Dollar china has long considered joining russia in fighting back against u. S. Control of the worlds ability to trade or transfer goods without u. S. Interference or say so but now what china is announcing that its actually preparing to be cut off from the u. S. Financial system and theyre taking what appears to be real steps to protect itself why or maybe the better question is why now ok. The reason is that while the United States has been heavy handed in the past it has never according to china and chinese experts and officials gone so far as to weaponize the u. S. Dollar the way that the trumpet administr
Dismiss almost every allegation of war crimes leveled against u. K. Soldiers in iraq citing a lack of evidence. Good morning for russia when say the 3rd of june 2020 live from arties world news h. Q. Here in moscow its kevin and we did this rather take you through those headlines just heard in more detail of all the big news of course in from america overnight curfews and threats of a military plan and have done little though to quell the bitter anger being felt across america right now which has witnessed 8 days of protests so far over the Police Killing of george floyd in minneapolis the Minnesota State human rights to part with no saying its set to investigate Police Conduct over the past decade nationwide huge crowds ignored the stay home orders to continue venting their fury over Police Brutality while in some areas soldiers try to reestablish order. I right police in philadelphia cleared a highway which had been blocked by protesters firing tear gas into the screaming crowds as t