A hindu temple on the ruins of a 16th century. Level and has woken up to a large parts of beirut in a racket just an explosion tore through the capital the red cross says at least 100. 00 people have been killed and more deaths are expected thousands have been wounded rescue workers have been searching for missing people through the night the explosion happened at a port warehouse near a busy commercial district the government says about 2700 tons of Ammonium Nitrate had been stored there for years the blast was felt 160 kilometers away in cyprus countries around the world offering help then a quarter in beirut begins our coverage. A massive explosion in the heart of the lebanese capital 6. The blast sent shock waves across beirut shattering windows destroying buildings. And injuring hundreds. The streets were filled with panic and confusion. So you are all. My call was down there it rolled over i think my injuries all because of the loss the loss cut me up my call was like this on abo
They are weighing new investigations. A record turnout in hong kong as prodemocracy looks set for big gains. It is the first opportunity for hong kongers to vote after months and months of violent protests. Paul lets get you across some breaking news on the bloomberg terminal. Carl icahn is said to seek control of occidentals board. He plans to nominate 10 directors in an attempt to seize control of the u. S. Oil and gas producer. This is according to people familiar with the matter. Is said to be looking to seek control of occidentals board. We will bring you more details on that as we get them. For now, trading has begun here in australia. Lets take a look at how we are tracking. Currently higher by just over. 1 . We have a staggered open here in australia. Stocks coming online in alphabetical order. We are currently in the as. The one we are really looking forward to is westpac in the ws. This packet slipping about 7 in the last week on the back of this Money Laundering scandal. 4 o
By yemens city rebels in the red sea. Food and fuel run children bolivian citizens supporters of former president ever medallists cut off supplies. That the u. S. Has abandoned its decades old position on israeli settlements in the occupied west bank saying it will no longer consider them illegal this latest pro israel move puts a us at olds with most of the International Community and the Un Security Council doesnt join ripples from washington. For 41 years the u. S. Has called israeli settlements built in the occupied west bank illegal under International Law that u. S. Policy changed on monday calling the establish of civilian settlements inconsistent with International Law hasnt worked it hasnt invents the cause of peace this is a complex political problem that can only be solved by negotiations between the israelis and the palestinians pump ales announcement is the latest in a string of Controversial White House moves designed to support israel recognizing jerusalem as israels off
We have been covering the economy, bringing you live coverage from beijing. In the meantime, this is what is happening in europe. Euro area november services pmi falling to 51. 5. Anything above 50 is expansionary but below forecasts. Again, this is for yourarea manufacturing for the month of november. Quite a lot going on in the markets. It is all about the ecb speech and Christine Lagarde. How she means new policies will be taking place. Stocks overall on the up. We had a similar rally when it came to asia. Pointing towards a marginally strong open in the u. S. As investors try to figure out headlines on the trade dispute. Say, a lot of the talk in beijing was on that. The dollar is mostly steady. Lets get first word news in newark city. New york city. I fear this was all going to blow up. Those were the exact words spoken by fiona hill in the impeachment hearings, that is what she told fellow diplomats but that she now understands why he was not involved in security or Foreign Polic
Nordstrom, one of the retailers that defined expectations this week, it seems like the market is all over the place with these retailers, to put out a positive vibe for the holiday season. Earningscame out with that pleased the street. A lot of shortsellers likely to get squeezed today. Other consumer goods were up 6. 5 . Smuckers has been punished with the likes of conagra and campbell. Guy in europe, we have stocks higher. Volume looks all right. The pound trading lower. In terms ofk services and manufacturing. We saw a week data coming out of the eurozone. Christine lagarde has been talking in germany, talking about the idea that we need some joined up thinking when it comes to Government Spending and monetary policy. Will that actually deliver . We will wait and watch. Vonnie lets get to hong kong. U. S. Legislation supporting protesters has been drafted and agreed to by both houses. As for President Trumps signature, he is counting amid trade talks with china. I stand with hong ko