Hello the very good morning to you this is r. T. International. Ok lets start with a quick look at the latest global coronavirus figures the total number of infections that has now risen to just above 4400000 more than 290000 lives have been lost and more than 1600000 people have recovered. But the summer fast approaching the European Union starting to emerge from the spring nightmare of coronavirus the countries are now taking their 1st steps toward some kind of normality some including germany have already begun the process of reopening the borders with direct neighbors but it might all prove too little for the vital Tourism Sector which has been brought to its knees by the pandemic peta oliver has details. Even in the midst of the corona pandemic many europeans are thinking about Summer Holidays but the word from brussels is that those wanting a getaway may well get their wish we are helping europe interest get back on track of all staying healthy and safe we propose a common europe
I want to let you know where we stand in regards to the state response to the coronavirus. I am very proud that the state response is being led by the Texas State Health services commissioner, dr. John. He and his team worked closely with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the response to covid19. Going back, from the very beginning, i began working on first this in midjanuary. I talked to Vice President pence, and the day after that, i talked to President Trump about the very first person who contracted covid19 in the u. S. A couple days later, january 24, the department of state Health Services began leading daily calls with Public Health authorities, health care providers, city and county officials and School Districts across the state of texas. The next week on january 31, the department of state Health Services activated the state medical operations center. That was followed by the dh the dsh s opening 10 Public Health labs to perform covid19 testing througho
Care for migrants in cbp custody and stopping Illegal Drugs coming over the border. From later last month this is just shy of two hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] today, we welcome the acting commissioner of u. S. Customs and border protection, mark morgan. Mr. Morgan, thank you for being here today. We look forward to getting your perspective on cbps priorities and requirements for fiscal year 2021. The fiscal year 2021 budget proposes 15. 6 billion in discretionary funding for cbp, an increase of 714 million above the current year level. The total includes 2 billion for the construction of an additional 82 miles of border barriers, an increase of 625 million over the current year appropriation, and nearly 88 of the total fy 2021 increase for cbp overall. I have obvious concerns about spending another 2 billion on Additional Border barriers. But aside from any debate we might have about them, this administra
Men as well as opposition denounces what its calling a parliamentary could last the Opposition Leader is blocked from entering. And unrest in liberia with the many unhappy with the political debate. Im joining us roscoe with the sport football returns to its early after the winter break and so does racism as mary about a tele faces abuse from the stands again. The funeral procession for iranian general customs for their money has just finished and ted on the fallout from his assassination on friday in a u. S. Air strike continues to grow irans Supreme Leader ayatollah ali how many and president Hassan Rouhani led prayers at the funeral proceedings in the iranian capital early on monday soleimani his body would now be taken to come on. Hell be buried on tuesday while amid the funeral proceedings u. S. President donald trump has warned iraq that hell impose heavy sanctions if it expels american troops the rocks parliament voted in favor of removing Foreign Forces and retaliation for the
A 25 year deal that gave special land access to israeli farmers on its territory. He will call for new elections after the organization of american states said it was unlikely he secured enough votes in last months election to win outright accusations that morales rig the election count to secure a 4th term had triggered widespread protests. Have a new National Election that the believe in people to democratically elected representatives brothers and sisters in the media and the people who believe after making this decision i want to call on everybody to reduce the tension well have a duty to classify believe im calling for respect respect for property and respect for authority and for all social groups. On saturday police in several bolivian cities joined the demonstrators guards outside the president ial palace were among those who left their posts announced the move accusing police of staging a coup a latin america to see newman joins us live from santiago in neighboring chile so ob