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a formal application tojoin in the coming days. in sweden, the governing social democrats are still considering whether to apply. pro—choice supporters have been protesting in cities across the us, ahead of a supreme court decision that is expected to overturn the countrys long—established nationwide right to abortion. lebanon is holding parliamentary elections, for the first time since an economic collapse sparked widespread anger against the political elite. discontent worsened a...

Billion from 60 billion. Pretty aggressive reduction there. That begins in june. A way to think about this, if my numbers are right, is a runoff that had been going at 720 billion a year of treasuries, by the way, down to 300 billion. It left the runoff of Mortgage Backed securities the same t 25 billion. That q2 goes from 60 to 25 on treasuries and begins in june. That is a cap on the reduction. On the economy, the Federal Reserve says continues to say the economy is increasing at a solid pace....

to be handed back to israeli officials. we know that 13 is really hostages are due to be released and would also be released is separate to that deal. 39 palestinian prisoners who are being held in israeli jails also being exchanged for those hostages. now as we continue to watch those live pictures, joining us now on the line, our correspondent lucy williamson. and the occupied west bank. lucy, we sawjubilant scenes and the occupied west bank. lucy, we saw jubilant scenes there yester...

Also russias presence at next years Winter Olympics is in doubt. The World Anti Doping Agency maintain its suspension, saying russia is still failing to comply with its rules. 400 million is the bed and the piece is sold. The highest ever price paid for a work of art a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci fetches over £340 million. Good morning. Its thursday 16th november. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The future of zimbabwes long time leader, Robert Mugabe, remains unclear after he...

Hello im Barbara Sarah this is the news hour live from london thank you for joining us our news today dominated by one story u. S. President donald trump confirms he has to recognize drew slim as israels capital the announcement is due imminently. A lot of people have said we have to do something and they didnt do it so well be talking about that something at one oclock. Palestinians have been protesting against the move which would mean the u. S. Embassy rather kates to the disputed city there ...

A very warm welcome youre watching r. T. International broadcasting to you live from the russian capital and making erin i would start this hour with breaking news from on r. T. North and south korea have agreed to march together under a unified flag at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony there will also be a joint into korean womens Ice Hockey Team holding to a statement made by the representatives of pyongyang and seoul following todays talks between the two countries south and north korean o...

Federal government and related agency until march 23rd, live house the floor of the here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. We give you thanks, o god, for giving us another day. Bless the members of the Minority Party as they prepare may her these next days, they with those who accompany them, travel safely and meet in peace. Bless also the Majority Party as they may to their those ...

Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The leader of the scottish conservatives, Ruth Davidson, has told critics of the Prime Minister to put up, or shut up. Her intervention came after cabinet members rebuked the former Party Chairman grant shapps after he claimed around 30 mps wanted a leadership contest. Ms davidson is viewed by some as a potential contender. This morning, borisjohnson became the latest senior party figure to comment on the rumours, telling a messaging group of conservative mp...

Responsible for undermining the election process and he has also proved the expulsion of 35 Russian Diplomats from the United States. Three weeks before donald trump is sworn in as president , mr obamas said that all americans should be alarmed by russias actions. Russia said it would order adequate reply. As our correspondent reports. Russia stands accused of trying to help donald trump become president. Moscow had been warned but now it is being punished for interfering in us elections. The to...

Partner. First up as we look at a relatively calm day in the markets, we have to look at yahoo . The Internet Business could be in a combination of microsoft and private equity firms. Discussions are in the preliminary stage with microsoft potentially providing some backing. I also want to give you a little bit of news this morning, because i spoke with some folks familiar with the sales process at yahoo . That was categorized as being in the militantiddle, of the first with first round bids not...