>> it is 1:00 p.m. in the french capital. let's look at the headlines. the british parliament votes on the brexit withdrawal agreement. senior cabinet ministers urge prime minister theresa may to step down. more protests are expected on the e streets of algeria. the sixth week in a r row. the president is facing growing pressure to ststep down. in the film world, they are mourning the death o of a french

filmmaker, age 90. her films are seen as important to the french film movement. ♪ >> we begin in london where theresa may will put only half of her brexit deal to a vote later this friday. members have made it clear she must leave soon regardless of what happens. in the meantime, the opposition labor party will vote against today's vote. the agreement outlines the relations..u. let's get more from benedict in london.

take us through what will hapapn later today. well, aroround 2:30 p.m. local time, there will be coming what could be the last big brexit vote. it is the last chance in that sense for part of the prime minister's deal. what we have been used to is this meaningful vote, where the vote is comprised of two parts, the exit and the political declaration. for ans are looking be toncy s session would to meet the deadline. the deadline familiar with anyone covering brexit. it was due to be the time and date to which the united kingdom would be guaranteed to leave the e.u. in accordance with the brexit referendum in 2016.

however, we are where we are, and part of that will be voted on today, and it looks like the prime minister is going to be in for another defeat, although we think possibly itit might be shorter than before. you remember the meaningful vote in march? the second time led by 149 votes. the margin could be closer today. that is the belief of certain prime minister's -- certain cabinet ministers and the primee minister herself. they say this s is the only wayo guarantee a a bill certainty for businesses and for people in this country to ensure until the 22nd of may, that extension the united kingdom qualifies for that extension, but the labour party are having none of it and are not happy. they say the prime minister has

consistently said the withdrawal agreement cannot be separated from theexit terms, fututure and foror the political declaration. clarity ontherere is no where this goes, and that is w y they are calling it a blindfold brexit that they w won't vote f. the math looks very bad. --you add in the votes that if you add in the votes of those who will not vote, you can see how the prime minister is not going to winfield. >> the film world is mourning the loss of agnes, the film films werehose essential to the french new wave. unconventional in the context of 1950's french cinema. according to family members, the 90-year-old died at home

followining mplilications frfrom cancncer. joinining me e at the desk is a leave you -- the desk is olivia. for those of us are familiar with her work, why she such a respected artistst here in fran? bolivia: she is known for being one of the new wave of the cinematic movement in the late -- 1960's, and0's whichch islassics, about a young woman roaming the streets s of parisis. that location shooting you mentioned is a triumph of cinema. you see paris for what it is, with beautiful close-up shots. her work was always compassionate and personal. that was important in her early work as well as heher recent projojects. i watched one of her short

projects from 1958. that is s a perspecective that o sensitive. she would fill ordinary people in the streets of paris. it was quite compelling. as a popularown filmmaker's former wife. film abouttouching his lifife in 1991, dramatizing parts of his childhood. herself -- end of towards the end of her life, she came to worldwide attention, madefor 2017 film that she called "places." it brings together two likely kindred spirits on a roll trip, and they get to meet people -- on a road trip and they get to me people all over france.

they got an academy award nomimination. the oldest ever to be nominated with an academy award. she also had an honorary award in japan in 2015. towards the end of her career, she was being honored. paris, they revisited her whole body of work. >> s she is a true icon and she completed a film to be released, even at the age of 90. olivia. it is keeping with the more documentary approach she wass doing and her later career. she revisits memorable moments from heard also making career, including a shooting of a 1985 film "vagabond," heart masterpiece -- her masterpiece. it launched the careeeer of a great actress. you can see how exacting she is

on how she wants her seems to be shot. take a look. [speg french] disclosure, i try to get into the premier in paris , but it has been sold out within minutes and sold out weeks before. there was a long waiting list.

i heard from colleagues it sound of her spirit because she had the beautiful energy, and was working right up until the end. you could see her unmistakable haircuts. she really engaged with life, arts, and people. >> thank you for that. protests arere expected this friday on the streets of algeria as ththe president is facing growing pressures to step down. the 82-yearar-old has bararely n seen i in public since sufferina stroke a few years ago. lawyers, teachers, and rulers of the coalition are calling for him to step down because of being unfit for office. we have this report. by being arrested last month,

the student and a classmates are determined to make their voices heard. their whole lives, they have only known his regime of the president. 1998 and hen in came into opposite in 1999, 20 years ago. i would like to see change. >>, like the people to truly decide -- i would like the people to truly decide. beginning, the students have gone together every tuesday to dececide on thr messages and paint their placards. for the first time in their lives, they feel they are influencing the future of algeria. learned tove already make demands. i know my rights. the rights that were taken from us have now come back. ♪ >> this social media savvy group has made a's -- hass madade a vl

video where in a country over half the population is under 30. [singing] >> a massive protests have been overwhelmingly peaceful, and a plan to join others in the streets for the sixth consecutive week for the political class to be overthrown with new democratic elections. >> will opposition leader one quite out has been recognized by 50 countries as the in term later, nicolas maduro's government is -- it is the latest in the struggle between the two men. we have this report. is rich and that is ridiculous. >> u.s. state department's reaction after venezuela's that juanime saying guaido was barred for 15 years.

applyingnctctions we are have absolutely nothing g to do with the politicalal situauatio, but with the breach and systematic violation of the constitution by the deputy juan guaido. >> the state controller cited irregularities in his financial records. but the man recognized by more than 50 nations as venezuela's interim president called the van invalid. -- called the ban invalid. >> to randomly pick someone to say they will strip me of the right to hold public o office, really? knowsople of venezuela this is not t going to solve the crisis. >> the tug-of-war between guaido and maduro has intensified the sense of crisis. blackouts, hyperinflation, and food and water insecurities.

and a bit to find a political solution to the standoff,f, european and latin american ministers met in ecuador to lay the groundwork for presidential elections. the meeting came amid intense pressure following russia's decision to send troops to caracas to bolster majuro, the move the u.s. called a reckless escalation. both guaido and majuro have called for fresh protests against each other this saturday. -- this comingu weekend, ukraine will be holding the first round of its presidential elections. newcomer runner is a to parties. by contrast from his opponents are both heavyweweights on the local political l scene. wewe have more. >> when ukrainians hit to the polls on sunday to electing a new president, they will have to pick between a record 39 have ththe two of home sameme name, but the top threeee

well-known. the current top runner is an actor with no political experience, he plays a president on tv. initially, a longshot, the polls put him at 25%, enough to get to the second round, but far from the 50% needed to when food out right -- needed to win. ukrainians need new blood, those who have not been politicians. ronald reagan was an actor and became president. isthe 41's inexperience dangerous for some. >> key actually does not -- he absolutely does not understand how to govern. this could lead to tragic results. >> right behind for linsky is the current president. at final campaign rally, he reminded voters of his economic record and tried to minimize the polling gap between him and his

opponent, which he says he would benefit russia. free andabsolutely fair election. >> neck-and-neck is another ukrainian political heavyweight. yulia. unlike the president, the former prime minister's record on corruption could hurt our chances. over 90% of ukrainians believe corruption is endemic and they believe there won't be free and fair elections this sunday. >> now to france where air pollution levels are high in schools and kindergartens often use freeways. children in major cities are at risk. the average air pollution rate in france are as much as four times higher than the world health organization minutes. we take a closer look. >> they are often found along main roads and pollution levels

are permanently high, putting children at high risk. the organization reports 91% of schools and the region are above the world health organization's limits for pollution. people are not surprised. >> they do not call that altering the summer. there is an obvious impact. >> we should not be surprised they are ill, but what can we do? change nurseries? when you have a nursery, you keep it. >> the situation is the palace is critical. the traffic lights here, these have the most exits. >> there are always traffic problems.

incredibly high near where children take naps at schools. there is a risk of respiratory problems, like asthma. cognitive disabilities. it is the same situation in marseille were half the schools are located in areas of high nitrogen dioxide pollution. police have waited and same local authorities -- police have weighed in. >> we are demanding the re-created of laws. >> if limitsts were respected, limited 77,000 deaths due to air pollution could be avoided every year. >> let's look at what is making years -- news this hour. the british parliament is dealing with the brexit withdrawal agreement. the move opposed by the labour

party. cap administers urge theresa may to step down. leader onepposition also, opposition leadader juan guaidodo. is mourning world the death of filmmaker agnes. updpdate from our news dedesk. i'm joined by catherine bennett. understand that i have strong results this morning despite an atattempt from crackdowns on t e u.s. resultsve seen strong despite this attempt to crack down. we posted a revenue topping $100 billion for the first time.

it comes after a few years of growth for the company. in 2014, the company was reporting revenue of $42 2018 708increasing to 2018, $408 billion. the u.s. is loving the e.u. huawei oflies of networks. u.k. government published a 5kort saying huawei's technical equipment posed risks. start trading o on the sdaq index todayay. even t though h the company stil hanot t turned a profit sisince ththe service e started in 2012e explain.

>> it may not have been the first ride healing company, but lyft is now the first publicly-traded one. lyft's initial public offering is a big moment for the tech industry, marking the arrival of a new ride healing darlings. theirs expected to make debut on the new york k stock exchange in weeks. >> lyft open t the floododgatesr uber, but there are other unicorn companies coming up to go public. you have interesest and the aggregate value o of other $100 billiont have of high-profile coming to market. >> companies have been growing fast, but losing money as quickly.y. lossesar, u uber reported of $1.8 billion, while lyft lost $911 million. yet to turnes have

a profit as they struggle to keep priceces low and face stiff competetition. >> that growth comes at a cost. whether that is investing in additional services, subsidizing rides, those expenses pile-up and that is why these companies cannot make money. are facing ayft rough ride, but that does not mean they are doomed to failure. other companies have pulled all successful ipos in the past and have seen as talks perform well. apple took four years t to see their firsrst quarteterly profid is the most valued cocompany the world. >> taking a look at the markets now, u.s. official said on friday they hahave had talks in beijining and ththat announcemet has had an effect on the market for pushing european indexes into positive territory today. the ftse is up .5%.

taking you through some of the business headlines. facebook updated its political advertising rules. users will not be able to see who paid for ads on the social networking site. facebobook is intrododucing a nw feature, which allows users to search an archive of political ads toto see the times it was viewed. facebook hopes the new measures will prevent abuse and election meddling. >> h&m reported better-than-expected first quarterly results. net sales have gone up 10% year on year. shares surged at the news. h&m is in the midst of an overhaul. u.u.k. travel company twee thatt the grounding 737 max 88 as coud cost them 300 millioion euros.

they are scramblbling by leasing more p planes and using spare aircraft. shares hit a year low. next in the pharmaceutical industry, the new york attorney general is fililming a wealthyhy family that owns the company purdue pharma. they manufacture oxycontin, the main drug inin the opioid crcri. p pharma has s already made hehefty payoututs in the company said, they were considering filing for bankruptcy. off, more ththan lflf of women n in the u.s. tech sector arere pailessss than thtr mamale counterparts. according to a study, report showed 60% of women are paid less than no colollege. of that number, 16% are paid at least $20,000 less.

say it is not entirely bad news. the wage gap is narrowing, if only very slowowly. earned 10% less than men and now it is down to 3%. getting better? >> a little bit. maybe two steps f forward andnde step back. that was catherine bennett with the day's business news. that is it for this edition. i will be back with more news and headlines after a very short break. ♪ [speakaking foreign language] we look at the latest gadgetsts you can get your hands on.

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