Hello and welcome im peter w. Watching the news live from our headquarters here in doha coming up in the next sixty minutes. I. Am so. Im going to. Say. Those prayers for you that was somehow. I wouldnt say i historys made in zimbabwe emerson. Has been sworn in as president in front of tens of thousands of people watching in that stadium will have live updates from harare. No longer under house arrest a Pakistani Court orders the release of the man accused of planning the two thousand and eight mumbai attacks a move thats outraged india. Accusations of beatings as Police Forcibly remove refugees from a former australian run prison camp in papua new guinea. An outcry in china after revelations about more child abuse cases at Daycare Centers the latest involving a us listed nursery in the capital beijing. Emerson man and dog what has now become zimbabwes new president he was sworn in in front of thousands of cheering supporters who filled the National Sports stadium to witness this histo
Differently than past president s. His lies are different and deserve scrutiny. Never in a million years could i have imagined myself on the stage in new york reappealing for the safety and freedom of the american press. I base that on obviously Donald Trumps rhetoric against the press. I feel i have to stand up for my own tribe in the United States. The president elect took to twitter. If the press would cover me accurately and honorably, i would have far less reason to tweet. Sadly, i dont know if that will ever happen. Three journalists with decades of quality reporting under their belts somehow allowing the idea of a Trump Presidency to throw even these veteran journalists off their game. I would say trump is living rent free in the Mainstream Medias heads. I love it. You know, its the pendulum swing. Remember, president obama lived in our heads for eight years. Hes still there. The great thing is, the point you are making and the point we are making is the media is the yellow cab
From you from the premier league and a world sprinting champion is banned for doping. Details later in the program. But first, in ukraine, a second day of military action is underway as the government in kiev tried to take back separatist strongholds in the east. Prorussian groups are calling for peacekeepers to appeal to moscow to send troops. Seven military opinibservers taken over a week ago reporter on a roadside north of donetsk, they embraced freedom with an over powering sense of relief. A carefully choreographed handover. You cant imagine. Its happiness, deep relief. The situation was really tough. The last two nights, as we saw the situation developing, every minute gets longer and finally, with the cooperation of all of the key players, it went perfectly. I thank you very much. Reporter the men looked calm but tired. The tension of their captivity and the nerves as their freedom came closer was obvious to see. They had been detained by the selfproclaimed mayor of slovyansk. T
Evan lyzachex. And what was the most memorable moment of the year online . Youre my wife . We will hand out the firstever orange room award today, tuesday, december 10th, 2014. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning. Welcome to today on a Tuesday Morning. Im savannah guthrie. Im matt lauer alongside Natalie Morales and al roker. We have been watching this Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela at fmb stadium in soweto. And i think our first reaction was the weather is not cooperating. It was raining. But lets remember, in south africa, rain is a blessing. Boy, theyre being blessed during this ceremony. They are. And they are being graced by dig that tears from all over the world as it unfolds. And well talk to Brian Williams in a moment. Thats right. This unprecedented gathering is our top story this morning. First, Nbcs Lester Holt is inside fmb stadium in soweto. Lester, good morning to you. Reporter
Struggle and your freedom, your democracy, is in his legacy. The world pays tribute to Nelson Mandela. Thousands of South Africans along with dozens of World Leaders at the stadium in soweto. Four u. S. President s in the crowd. President obama shook hands with fidel castro from cuba. Hes uniting people from all over the world. He is uniting us. Its wonderful. Very festive atmosphere, dancing and singing but weather has impacted the ceremony. When it rains the gates of heaven are open as well. Another nasty morning storm in the northeast. The federal government is shut down this morning in washington. Out on the west coast, the big problem has been high winds toppling trees, truck, even people. I saw this truck in front of me. I thought, dang. Crews are searching for a missing in family in nevada. They set out sunday to play in the snow but never came home. The starter for the university of oregons Football Team will not play in their bowl game. Touchdown, chicago. Wh an effort. Pnight