A power sharing deal was signed. Reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic japans economy suffers the worst contraction on record. The belorussian president has told striking workers that there wont be new elections until opponents kill him but test as across the country have made it clear they want Alexander Lukashenko out these are the latest pictures from downtown in minsk where thousands have been out in force because said he may be willing to redistribute power but he wouldnt do it under pressure mohamed john june has more on the days events. In the capital of bella ruse extraordinary displays of defiance by state Company Employees as mission visiting tractor workers in minsk president Alexander Lukashenko insisted there will be no new elections until hes killed while adding he may be willing to redistribute power. As thousands of striking state workers march towards the tractor works plant demanding the president step down because shank a flew away in his helicopter. A
For all they have done in partnering with the administration and helping to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Also, Skilled Nursing facilities, i want to underscore in additionalion relief funds were distributed to Nursing Homes and other facilities, and these funds are provided under the cares act. And we will go ahead and now start with questions. Sending making more over chewers that it will crack hong kong. Overtures that it will crackdown on hong kong . Ms. Mcenany you also emailed a question about this this morning, so i went directly to the president to get an answer. He said to me he is displeased with chinas efforts and it is hard to see how hong kong can remain a Financial Hub if china takes over. Reporter which means what . With the u. S. Change its relationship with hong kong . Ms. Mcenany i have no further action as to the precise action the president will be taking what he wanted to share that. No problem. A lot of images over the memorial day weekend of people gatherin
Who are standing in a driveway at an apartment complex. The shooter then ran from the scene, none of the victims injuries are considered life threatening. Well have updates for you throughout the morning as we get them. Another big story that were following for you this morning. The country is marking a grim milestone. Less than 4 months since the coronavirus pandemic began. According to Johns Hopkins university, the u. S. Surpassed 100,000 deaths currently there are more than 1 million cases in the u. S. Globally there are over 5 million cases, 355,000 deaths as a number of coronavirus cases continues to rise one Infectious Disease expert says the numbers are not getting the full picture doctor George Rutherford is an epidemiology professor at ucsf he says the number may not be complete. The bay area has more than 13,000 coronavirus cases and more than 400 deaths, some victims who died at home might never have been tested and then theres the cases that have not been counted. We know t
A new form of treatment. Students in hong kong have blocked parts of the city for a 5th day in a row over night protesters fired arrows some throw molotov cocktails from University Campuses are calling on the government to commit to holding local elections on november 24th demonstrators are gathering for a rally in the citys Business District on kong as experiencing one of its most violent weeks since the protests began back in june robin cry joins us now from hong kong so for the moment it looks relatively quiet behind you but give us a broader picture rob. Absolutely you would. Still love about an hour or so ago this place was booked with standstill with hundreds of people taking to the streets i think have done throughout this week here in the Central District that you were. We are in hong kong the heart of hong kong and other parts on the Hong Kong Island the the working week really ending as it began with these unprecedented flash mob type demonstrations seemingly trying to disrup
A better life. Hola also has condemned attacks on Peaceful Protesters in the country and says now the demonstrators demands have been met theres been some confrontations between police and protesters in baghdad Iraq Human Rights Commission says at least 325 people have been killed so far iraqs government has taken some measures to address their grievances but many forecasters want a complete overhaul of the political system in aim is in baghdad for senate after friday prayers are expecting another big day of protests yes. Shes going to step out of the way were catching 8 her to. You know who like. That protesters might have been overcome with scuse me tear gas as you mentioned come about 4 or 5 oclock in the afternoon at the square is going to be so packed you cant move and so loud you cant even think ive been here about every day for the last month since october 25th and protesters have been as passionate as determined and as clear in their demands as day one that they want the curren