Confederate flag. First to gaza where six cars have been blown up. Two people have been injured. The vehicles belonging to senior officials from the ruling group. Of hamas and islamic jihad. We go to gaza. The first comes out of gaza was for a while by the spokesman of the interior ministry in gaza. He said a series of explosions and series of cars were blown up this morning, and they belonged to activists in the palestinian factions, and he didnt clarify who is behind this attack. But he described these groups or the ones who behind these explosions as criminals, and he said that the security have started their investigations, security will assist who is behind the attacks, and the explosions. Anyway, the situation in gaza right now. If coming after the explosions, theres not a statement by the group, a claim of responsibility, 11 soldiers have been killed in ramadi. The military is on an offensive to retake the capital. The city is 100km from the capital baghdad. Ukranian military co
Nuclear deal with iran. Chads former president is defiant as he faces a Senegalese Court as charged with crimes against humanity. A new fifa president wonting elected until february. . After a half century of hostility, at midnight last night, each country has established be embassies in each other answer countries. Disrt rating relations between the United States and then cuban president 70 del castro culminated into breaking off of ties in 1961. Restrictions of americans wanting to travel to cuba will remain in place. United states secretary of state and his counterpart spoke in washington in the last few minutes. This milestone does not signify an end to differentials differences that still separate our countries. But it doing signify that relations we have begun a process of full normalization that will be sure to take time but will also benefit the people in both cuba and the United States. Totally lifting return of the illegally occupied territory of guantanamo as well as full re
The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 242. The nays are 175. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 the Unfinished Business is the question on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal which the chair will put de novo. The question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The journal stands approved. The gentleman from california is recognized. Mr. Speaker, i ask for a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore a recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This will be a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedca
As i indicated during my visit to kenya the remarkable gains that country has made with a new constitution with its election cannot be jeopardized by restrictions on civil society. Likewise our hosts the ethiopians have much to be proud of. Ive been amazed at all the wonderful work thats being done here. Its true that the elections that took place here occurred without violence. As i discussed with the Prime Minister thats the start of democracy. I believe ethiopia will not fully unleash the potential of its people if unless are restrict or legitimate opposition groups cant participate in the campaign process. To his credit, the Prime Minister acknowledged that more work will need to be done for ethiopia to be a fullfledged, sustainable democracy. These are conversations we have to have as friends. American democracy i i is not perfect. Weve worked for many years but one thing we do, is we continually reexamine to figure out how can we make our democracy better, and thats a source of s
In global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Does the iphone x have the x factor for you . At almost 1,000 is itjust too expensive . Tell us what you think. Spains constitutional crisis has ramped up, with thousands of people in catalonia protesting at the detention of 8 Regional Government ministers, sacked over their bid for independence. Theyre accused of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. The high court in madrid may seek a european arrest warrant for catalonias ousted leader carles puidgemont. Hes in brussels and says he wont return until he and his colleagues are guaranteed a fair trial. This report from the bbcs tom burridge. In the police vans are eight men and women who a week ago ran catalonias government. Now, taken to a prison in madrid. They face serious charges, including rebellion against the spanish state. Ajudge denied them bail. As the news filtered through, their supporters gathered outside the Regional Parliament in barce