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don't think the un mission will wrap up don't think the un mission will wrap up any time soon. i think it will probably wrap up in the next decade and a half, and that is because you have instability in the eastern part, but also the issue of security throughout the drc is very volatile. many congolese people are disappointed by the un mission because despite their presence, security has far from improved. the drc government has also repeatedly said the mission should leave our 2020. and a new un resolution this year called for all parties to form an exit strategy. pressure is building for a withdrawal of the un forces, but it is far from clear what impact their departure will have on the fractured country. the 2—year—old boy whose yemeni mother fought for a us visa to visit him in hospital, has died. abdullah hassan was on life support by the time his mother was granted a us visa to visit him. she was initially prohibited from traveling to the us because of president trump's ban that restricts yemeni nationals from entering the country. a street of cars has been set alight
don't think the un mission will wrap up don't think the un mission will wrap up any time soon. i think it will probably wrap up in the next decade and a half, and that is because you have instability in the eastern part, but also the issue of security throughout the drc is very volatile. many congolese people are disappointed by the un mission because despite their presence, security has far from improved. the drc government has also repeatedly said the mission should leave our 2020. and a new...
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kim jong-un has said that he now wa nts here. kim jong-un has said that he now wants to shift to pursue economic development. it is really important to keep in mind that actually, human rights are a very important part of economic development because of unease, the international community thomas cannot invest in north korea if north korea continues to conduct these kinds of human rights violations. so, for it to have opening and economic development, it is going to have to change and stop its human rights abuses. does it also tell us that we are not really go to see progress with relations between north korea and the us if donald trump and kim jong—un operate ona donald trump and kim jong—un operate on a warm level, but the senate and government on a different level is not wanting to move forward because of the issues you mention?” not wanting to move forward because of the issues you mention? i think our government does want to move forward , our government does want to move forward, i think the senate and i think the stat
kim jong-un has said that he now wa nts here. kim jong-un has said that he now wants to shift to pursue economic development. it is really important to keep in mind that actually, human rights are a very important part of economic development because of unease, the international community thomas cannot invest in north korea if north korea continues to conduct these kinds of human rights violations. so, for it to have opening and economic development, it is going to have to change and stop its...
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the un has warned that 1a million yemenis are on the brink of starvation. the bbc‘s chief international correspondent lyse doucet has reported extensively from yemen. here's her assessment of whether that ceasefire can hold. well, the situation is still very tense in hodeida, you have the houthi forces which control the port and the adjacent city, you have the yemeni government and emirati forces massed on the outskirts of the city, this unexpected agreement on a ceasefire is very fragile. it is not surprising, it is regrettable but not surprising, there seems to be this sporadic fighting, but no—one is saying the ceasefire is dead, it is largely holding. it has to be said, it has brought rare hope and such relief that at last, this is the most significant breakthrough in five years of talks hosted by the un. keeping the port open means keeping yemenis alive. this is a country which has the greatest percentage of its people dependent on food aid. two thirds of yemenis depend on some kind of food aid just to survive and 10 million, the un says, don't kno
the un has warned that 1a million yemenis are on the brink of starvation. the bbc‘s chief international correspondent lyse doucet has reported extensively from yemen. here's her assessment of whether that ceasefire can hold. well, the situation is still very tense in hodeida, you have the houthi forces which control the port and the adjacent city, you have the yemeni government and emirati forces massed on the outskirts of the city, this unexpected agreement on a ceasefire is very fragile. it...
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i don't think the un mission will wrap up any time soon. i think it will probably wrap up in the next decade and a half, and that is because you have instability in the eastern part, but also the issue of security throughout the drc is very volatile. many congolese people are disappointed by the un mission because despite their presence, security has far from improved. the drc government has also repeatedly said the mission should leave by 2020, and a new un resolution this year called for all parties to form an exit strategy. pressure is building for a withdrawal of the un forces, but it is far from clear what impact their departure will have on the fractured country. the uk government has insisted that it's working "very effectively" with france, to tackle an increase in the number of migrants crossing the channel in small boats. more than 200 people have arrived since the start of november and there have been calls for more patrol boats off dover. earlier the immigration minister held talks with border force officials. richard lister rep
i don't think the un mission will wrap up any time soon. i think it will probably wrap up in the next decade and a half, and that is because you have instability in the eastern part, but also the issue of security throughout the drc is very volatile. many congolese people are disappointed by the un mission because despite their presence, security has far from improved. the drc government has also repeatedly said the mission should leave by 2020, and a new un resolution this year called for all...
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for an international investigation and the un have already welcomed this so... the thing is... ..so i think that's where things are going if the saudis don't co—operate. well, it just looks like turkey isn't so keen. for all of the noise you've made about the killing ofjamal khashoggi, it seem turkey isn't so keen on getting the un and the international community involved... no, that's not true, you haven't listened to... here is the view of the head of human rights watch middle east — she's called sarah leah whitson — she said this the other day, "the main thing holding up an international investigation, led by the secretary general of the un, right now, is the lack of a formal written request from ankara, from the turkish government." yes but you see... it would be so easy for you to do it. the investigation has to continue in turkey first. is it because you don't want human rights investigators, including the un human rights commissioner, on your territory... no, that's not true... no, no. ..because once they're there, they might see things that you don
for an international investigation and the un have already welcomed this so... the thing is... ..so i think that's where things are going if the saudis don't co—operate. well, it just looks like turkey isn't so keen. for all of the noise you've made about the killing ofjamal khashoggi, it seem turkey isn't so keen on getting the un and the international community involved... no, that's not true, you haven't listened to... here is the view of the head of human rights watch middle east —...
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so kim jong—un washington and seoul really have to happen. so kimjong—un really has to convince his own people that the next moves are really important for the state, and that might take months according to some analysts. thank you very much. in sapporo, in northern japan, a huge explosion and fire has left more than a0 people injured. the blast happened at a restaurant and it damaged surrounding buildings and scattered debris over the area. police have launched an investigation to try to find out what happened. gemma coombe reports. bright orange flames and thick black smoke. the immediate aftermath of a huge explosion at a busyjapanese restaurant. it happened at 8:30pm on sunday, in sapporo, the capital city of the northern main island of hokkaido. the area has residential buildings, bars and restaurants, and is about three kilometres south—east of the city centre. japanese news outlet kyodo says the force of the blast was so strong, a number of nearby buildings collapsed. translation: the shock was just like an earthquake. as firefight
so kim jong—un washington and seoul really have to happen. so kimjong—un really has to convince his own people that the next moves are really important for the state, and that might take months according to some analysts. thank you very much. in sapporo, in northern japan, a huge explosion and fire has left more than a0 people injured. the blast happened at a restaurant and it damaged surrounding buildings and scattered debris over the area. police have launched an investigation to try to...
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a un team arrived in the city last week to oversee the cease—fire. here's our arab affairs editor sebastian usher with more. it's a small sign of hope in yemen. the apparent implementation of the first stage of the hard—won deal on hodeidah, agreed at un sponsored talks earlier this month. houthi rebels have been pulling back from the port, which is the key lifeline for some 1a million yemenis. a houthie spokesman said control of the port was being handed to the coast guard in line with the agreement reached in sweden. they say they now expect the pro—government site to start its redeployment away from areas in the city of hodeidah where the forces have taken in their recent offensive. the man leading the un mission was on hand, he is going to hold a meeting on new year's day with representatives from both sides to discuss the next stage. the security situation remains shaky in hodeidah, sporadic firing from both sides has marred the truce that came into effect earlier this month. the city is functioning. in the countryside some have taken refuge
a un team arrived in the city last week to oversee the cease—fire. here's our arab affairs editor sebastian usher with more. it's a small sign of hope in yemen. the apparent implementation of the first stage of the hard—won deal on hodeidah, agreed at un sponsored talks earlier this month. houthi rebels have been pulling back from the port, which is the key lifeline for some 1a million yemenis. a houthie spokesman said control of the port was being handed to the coast guard in line with the...
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the un says the truce will now come into effect on tuesday. president donald trump's new pick for the acting white house chief of staff once described the him as "a terrible human being". a video filmed just before the 2016 presidential election has emerged, which shows mick mulvaney making the disparaging remark. he's due to replacejohn kelly. customs officials in cambodia have seized more than 1,000 elephant tusks. the discovery was made at the port in the capital phnom penh. cambodia is becoming an important transit route for illegal trafficking of ivory fuelled by demand from china and vietnam. let's take you to china where a businessmen has saved this little monkey in yunnan province. he spotted the injured monkey a few months ago, took it home, and nursed it back to health. when he handed it over to the local wildlife protection team, he was surprised to find the monkey is an endangered species under top—level state protection in china. environmental groups say a deal struck at a un conference in poland does not go far enough in tackli
the un says the truce will now come into effect on tuesday. president donald trump's new pick for the acting white house chief of staff once described the him as "a terrible human being". a video filmed just before the 2016 presidential election has emerged, which shows mick mulvaney making the disparaging remark. he's due to replacejohn kelly. customs officials in cambodia have seized more than 1,000 elephant tusks. the discovery was made at the port in the capital phnom penh....
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the un is taking them to oman for treatment. and this is the un's envoy, martin griffiths, arriving in sana'a airport to meet the rebels. the last time there were un talks was in september and the rebels didn't come — he wants a different outcome this time. and the stakes couldn't be higher. yemen is the world's worst humanitarian crisis. this war started in 2015 — and has become a proxy for iran and saudi arabia's fight for regional supremacy. well, let's hear some reaction from sana'a to this news of some co—operation between the two sides. translation: we hope that the new talks lead to an inclusive and complete solution to all the matters. to lift the war, to lift the blockade, to lift the oppression of the yemeni people. we really wish that it would lead us toa we really wish that it would lead us to a solution, but i tell you, it is impossible. it is like the previous ones, it is only procrastination with no serious. real intention. ones, it is only procrastination with no seriousl real al intention. ones, it is only
the un is taking them to oman for treatment. and this is the un's envoy, martin griffiths, arriving in sana'a airport to meet the rebels. the last time there were un talks was in september and the rebels didn't come — he wants a different outcome this time. and the stakes couldn't be higher. yemen is the world's worst humanitarian crisis. this war started in 2015 — and has become a proxy for iran and saudi arabia's fight for regional supremacy. well, let's hear some reaction from sana'a to...
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the former secretary—generals of the un. yes, you said it. all men. i mean, you know... lie, to hammarskjold, to thant, waldheim, perez de cuellar, boutros boutros—ghali, oh, kofi annan! we must stop here at kofi annan. amina mohammed, i know when you were appointed deputy secretary—general, and before that even, your mentor was very much kofi annan. in fact, you've described him as your touchdown. very much so. what did you mean by that? when i was first making a decision to come to the knighted nations, it was about mdgs to sdgs. that's the millennium development goals to sustainable development goals. yes. he was the father of the millennium development goals, and supported us along the way. so making that decision was about going to him for that wisdom he had in that quiet way, forjust saying to him, "these are the things i think, and where do you think this all is in the scheme of things?" he was very good at encouraging you but giving you a reality check. and you could pick up the phone any time, you could visit him any time, at least i could, and he was there,
the former secretary—generals of the un. yes, you said it. all men. i mean, you know... lie, to hammarskjold, to thant, waldheim, perez de cuellar, boutros boutros—ghali, oh, kofi annan! we must stop here at kofi annan. amina mohammed, i know when you were appointed deputy secretary—general, and before that even, your mentor was very much kofi annan. in fact, you've described him as your touchdown. very much so. what did you mean by that? when i was first making a decision to come to the...
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the un says the truce will now come into effect on tuesday. customs officials in cambodia have seized more than 1000 elephant tusks. the discovery was made at the port in the capital phnom penh. cambodia is becoming an important transit route for illegal trafficking of ivory fuelled by demand from china and vietnam. vladimir putin has called for his government to take charge of rap music, after a series of concerts were cancelled across russia. the president admits it would be impossible to ban the music outright so the state should play a greater role in controlling it. the bbc‘s tim allman has more. this is husky, one of russia's most popular rap artist. he mocks and criticises the authorities in this song. he recently spent time injail after one of his concerts were cancelled. unlikely to be a fan, vladimir putin, who it seems has a beef with the entire rap industry. speaking at a meeting at his council for culture and art, he says... of course, the russian state has a contentious relationship with popular music. pussy riot among those wh
the un says the truce will now come into effect on tuesday. customs officials in cambodia have seized more than 1000 elephant tusks. the discovery was made at the port in the capital phnom penh. cambodia is becoming an important transit route for illegal trafficking of ivory fuelled by demand from china and vietnam. vladimir putin has called for his government to take charge of rap music, after a series of concerts were cancelled across russia. the president admits it would be impossible to ban...
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resolution, that they've sat in un resolution, that they've sat in un archives while israel to the security council meetings. this was very much a politicized debate in that regard as well. i was going to ask you about that, nada. the perception that everyone thinks they know... perception that everyone thinks they know. . . to perception that everyone thinks they know... to go divide on the council. it varies on the issues we are talking about. it is very strong in his defence of israel. it called this meeting to highlight what they say should be a united council condemnation in reaction of hezbollah going forward, because they believe there can be no real piece, and a risk of another were breaking up because of hezbollah‘s military activities. on the other hand, there are those who don't agree with the... they believe the stability of the region is much a consequence of israel's actions and wa nt consequence of israel's actions and want israel to kind of also abide by their part of this resolution. they claim that israel flies several reconnaissance missions over lebanon, they constantl
resolution, that they've sat in un resolution, that they've sat in un archives while israel to the security council meetings. this was very much a politicized debate in that regard as well. i was going to ask you about that, nada. the perception that everyone thinks they know... perception that everyone thinks they know. . . to perception that everyone thinks they know... to go divide on the council. it varies on the issues we are talking about. it is very strong in his defence of israel. it...
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our top stories: shock at the un climate talks after the us, russia and others object to a major scientific report on global warming. britain's theresa may warns rebels in her government that they if don't back her brexit deal, they'll risk losing power. police in new zealand investigating the murder of the british backpacker grace millane, say they've found a body. the formal identification process will now take place. however, based on the evidence we have gathered over the past few days, we expect that this is grace. and, the story of the "girl in the mosaic" as she finally re—joins the rest of her family in a display in turkey. hello and welcome to bbc news. scientists and delegates at a un climate conference in poland have expressed alarm, after it failed to incorporate a key scientific text, which outlines how to limit the affects of climate change. the ipcc report on the impact of a 1.5 degree celcius temperature rise was released in october. but now the us, russia, saudi arabia and kuwait have objected to the conference ‘welcoming' it. caroline rigby has more. chanting: wake up!
our top stories: shock at the un climate talks after the us, russia and others object to a major scientific report on global warming. britain's theresa may warns rebels in her government that they if don't back her brexit deal, they'll risk losing power. police in new zealand investigating the murder of the british backpacker grace millane, say they've found a body. the formal identification process will now take place. however, based on the evidence we have gathered over the past few days, we...
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the un has warned that 1a million yemenis are on the brink of starvation. the bbc‘s chief international correspondent lyse doucet has reportedly extensively from yemen and from the peace talks. i asked her if the ceasefire can hold. the situation is still very tense in hodeida, you have the who the forces which control the port and the adjacent city, you have yet many government and an variety forces, this unexpected agreement on a ceasefire is very fragile —— houthi forces. it is not surprising, it is reg retta ble forces. it is not surprising, it is regrettable but not surprising, there seems to be sporadic fighting, but no one is saying the ceasefire is dead, it is largely holding. it has to be said it has brought rare hope and such relief that at last, this is the most significant breakthrough in five years of talks hosted by the un. this port is so significant, because this is the way most food and supplies and relief get in for people who have been under siege forfour get in for people who have been under siege for four years. keeping the port o
the un has warned that 1a million yemenis are on the brink of starvation. the bbc‘s chief international correspondent lyse doucet has reportedly extensively from yemen and from the peace talks. i asked her if the ceasefire can hold. the situation is still very tense in hodeida, you have the who the forces which control the port and the adjacent city, you have yet many government and an variety forces, this unexpected agreement on a ceasefire is very fragile —— houthi forces. it is not...
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in particular i would talk about un camps. christians are being persecuted within the un camps themselves and as a consequence very few of tnm and we have the victim who escaped from a shipping troll under a canvas, we have a video on oui’ under a canvas, we have a video on our website and he was unable to get un —based asylum on the greek mainland because they were telling him because of geographical restrictions he would have to return toa camp restrictions he would have to return to a camp where he was being persecuted. the un will definitely have to review their current processes . have to review their current processes. thank you. the headlines on bbc news: japan is to restart commercial whaling next year. conservation groups warn the move will have serious consequences. almost a third of people in britain are expected to hit the boxing day sales today, as retailers hope to make up for weak pre—christmas trading. several people have been injured and buildings collapsed, after an earthquake close to the erupting moun
in particular i would talk about un camps. christians are being persecuted within the un camps themselves and as a consequence very few of tnm and we have the victim who escaped from a shipping troll under a canvas, we have a video on oui’ under a canvas, we have a video on our website and he was unable to get un —based asylum on the greek mainland because they were telling him because of geographical restrictions he would have to return toa camp restrictions he would have to return to a...
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shock at the un climate talks after the us, russia and others object to a major scientific report on global warming. a fragile order is restored to the streets in france, hundreds are arrested in the 4th weekend of anti—government protests. and, the story of the "girl in the mosaic" as she finally re—joins the rest of her family in a display in turkey. donald trump is searching for a new chief of staff after announcing that john kelly will leave the white house at the end of the year. the retired marine corps general was first homeland security secretary before stepping up to the chief of staff job last year. the president says a replacement will be announced sometime over the weekend — but the news has highlighted yet again the frequent senior staff changes at the white house. russell trott reports. if you want to get things done and impose discipline then who better to fill the role of the president's chief of staff than a retired marine corps general? john kelly fitted the bill but telling the president things he may not want to hear resulted in a difficult relationship. soj
shock at the un climate talks after the us, russia and others object to a major scientific report on global warming. a fragile order is restored to the streets in france, hundreds are arrested in the 4th weekend of anti—government protests. and, the story of the "girl in the mosaic" as she finally re—joins the rest of her family in a display in turkey. donald trump is searching for a new chief of staff after announcing that john kelly will leave the white house at the end of the...
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a very soon.” when he said the matter could be taken to the un a very soon. i am just wondering about the delay and any message from the us to turkey about improvement of relations if you back off a little bit because we know donald trump has made his decision, saying maybe the crown prince new and maybe he did not but it would be foolish for the us to question its strategic partnership with the saudis... this is a crime committed on turkish soil and it is being investigated thoroughly. what another country thinks of that crime is not really any concern of ours. we just shared the evidence. it is up we just shared the evidence. it is up to them what they make of it. has the us put any pressure on turkey not to ask for a un backed independent investigation? not that i know of and i independent investigation? not that i know ofand i do independent investigation? not that i know of and i do not think there has been any. let's turn to the picture that i was alluding to that maybe turkey would not be too thrilled to have human rights investigators on its territory
a very soon.” when he said the matter could be taken to the un a very soon. i am just wondering about the delay and any message from the us to turkey about improvement of relations if you back off a little bit because we know donald trump has made his decision, saying maybe the crown prince new and maybe he did not but it would be foolish for the us to question its strategic partnership with the saudis... this is a crime committed on turkish soil and it is being investigated thoroughly. what...
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scientists and delegates at a un climate conference in poland have expressed alarm, after it failed to incorporate a key scientific text, which outlines how to limit the affects of climate change. the ipcc report on the impact of a 1.5 degree temperature rise was released in october. but now the us, russia and saudi arabia have objected to the conference ‘welcoming' it. caroline rigby has more. as delegates met inside the conference centre, thousands marched outside, demanding politicians wake up outside, demanding politicians wake up to the threat of climate change, voicing concerns that time is running out. we need to do something now, we need action right now. not tomorrow, not in 11 years, but now. and yet another spanner in the works. 0ne and yet another spanner in the works. one which threatens to derail progress on tackling global warming. in october, the un's intergovernmental panel on climate change detailed the importance of keeping global temperature rise to underi.5 keeping global temperature rise to under 1.5 celsius. in a major report, it warns we have just 12 yea rs re
scientists and delegates at a un climate conference in poland have expressed alarm, after it failed to incorporate a key scientific text, which outlines how to limit the affects of climate change. the ipcc report on the impact of a 1.5 degree temperature rise was released in october. but now the us, russia and saudi arabia have objected to the conference ‘welcoming' it. caroline rigby has more. as delegates met inside the conference centre, thousands marched outside, demanding politicians...
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the un secretary general has said this is just the un secretary general has said this isjust the beginning of peace across yemen. is he right? should we be optimistic? we have to be optimistic. is it going to end? the world is watching and the americans are taking action. without that american pressure on saudi arabia to say it, stop the bombing, we are withdrawing support, partly because they killed, and the crown prince saudi arabia has been accused through another resolution in the us senate of being instrumental in the journalist of the killing of chamakh assured n'jie, because of that lend without american involvement we should have had optimism ——jamaal khashoggi. we haven't had the same force from the uk side for obvious reasons. they are focused on brexit. this is what happens. saudi are one of the major allies. we need to tell them to stop this war and start the peace and end the blockade in the region of other countries like qatar because you are destabilising the region and you are causing death and famine. on both sides. let's talk about the irish times focusing on the bord
the un secretary general has said this is just the un secretary general has said this isjust the beginning of peace across yemen. is he right? should we be optimistic? we have to be optimistic. is it going to end? the world is watching and the americans are taking action. without that american pressure on saudi arabia to say it, stop the bombing, we are withdrawing support, partly because they killed, and the crown prince saudi arabia has been accused through another resolution in the us senate...
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the headlines: a stark warning about climate change, as a key un summit opens experts say the threat posed by rising temperatures has never been worse. a ceasefire in the trade war between the us and china. donald trump and xijinping put punishing tariffs on hold, for now. i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme: after some of the worst riots in paris for decades, president macron‘s government promises tough action against anyone who resorted to violence. down on one knee, then down the drain. new york police reunite the couple whose engagement ring fell down a grate in times square. good morning. it's 9am in singapore, 1am in london, and 2am in the polish city of katowitsa, where just a few hours ago, the united nations gave a stark warning about climate change. patricia espinosa opened the latest gathering called to try to find a solution to the problem, by telling delegates that the threat posed to humanity by rising temperatures has "never been worse". have a listen. the effects that are happening are affecting communities around the world, casualties, destruction in
the headlines: a stark warning about climate change, as a key un summit opens experts say the threat posed by rising temperatures has never been worse. a ceasefire in the trade war between the us and china. donald trump and xijinping put punishing tariffs on hold, for now. i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme: after some of the worst riots in paris for decades, president macron‘s government promises tough action against anyone who resorted to violence. down on one knee, then down...
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time is against us — as un climate talks begin in poland they're described as the most critical since the 2015 paris agreement. reenforcing the message, naturalist sir david attenborough — who says climate change is humanity's greatest threat in thousands of years. if we don't take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon. we'll be live in poland with our environment correspondent. also this lunchtime... the deal is the deal and i will see it through — theresa may says she still expects to be prime minister in two weeks‘ time even if she loses the brexit vote in the commons. out of the shadows: the boss of mi6 — the man known as c — warns russia "not to underestimate our capabilities" in a rare speech to potential spy recruits. the price of the decline of the high street — 20,000 jobs have been lost this year with thousands more facing 2019 under threat. time for a catch up — former first lady michelle 0bama returns to london to meet some of the schoolgirls who say they were inspired by her school visit n
time is against us — as un climate talks begin in poland they're described as the most critical since the 2015 paris agreement. reenforcing the message, naturalist sir david attenborough — who says climate change is humanity's greatest threat in thousands of years. if we don't take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon. we'll be live in poland with our environment correspondent. also this lunchtime... the deal is the deal...
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in october, the un's intergovernmental panel on climate change detailed the importance of keeping global temperature rise to under 1.5 celsius. in a major report, it warns we have just 12 years to halve carbon emissions or risk significant and dangerous changes to our world. and despite being commissioned by this very un climate body at its conference in 2015, efforts to recognise the report's significance have run into difficulty. saudi arabia, the united states and russia have refused to welcome the text, merely wanting to take note of it instead and without finding an acceptable compromise, un rules meant it had to be dropped. this is far from just semantics. it has the potential for major consequences and is further evidence of the growing divide between countries who want rapid political action and those who do not. it's an important report. it should be part of the package that is moving forward but again, it's up to the world leaders and the negotiators to take this issue seriously and to show that they are committed to tackling climate change. the decision to reject the text has
in october, the un's intergovernmental panel on climate change detailed the importance of keeping global temperature rise to under 1.5 celsius. in a major report, it warns we have just 12 years to halve carbon emissions or risk significant and dangerous changes to our world. and despite being commissioned by this very un climate body at its conference in 2015, efforts to recognise the report's significance have run into difficulty. saudi arabia, the united states and russia have refused to...
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in september the un announced a 50 million euros contribution to it in september the un announced a 50 million euros contribution to end femicide in latin america. in my ten days in el salvadorfive women were violently killed. that's in addition to the 320 other femicides this year. for karla's grieving relatives her death is still very recent. they're waiting for the trial of mario with the hope thatjustice will be served. we will hang on to the cloudy but mild conditions. there will be variations on the theme but in most places it will be drier, temperatures above—average. it will be wet and windy at times. that was the case through the day today. we saw a weather front from the north—west, introducing blustery conditions for parts of scotland, into the pennines and peak district. with the jet stream above us we are in the milder area and it is fairly settled with high pressure being in the driving seat. sunday, a lot of cloud. outbreaks of rain clearing east. temperatures doing well, the best brightness favouring eastern areas and we are looking at double—digit temperatures. n
in september the un announced a 50 million euros contribution to it in september the un announced a 50 million euros contribution to end femicide in latin america. in my ten days in el salvadorfive women were violently killed. that's in addition to the 320 other femicides this year. for karla's grieving relatives her death is still very recent. they're waiting for the trial of mario with the hope thatjustice will be served. we will hang on to the cloudy but mild conditions. there will be...
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and without finding an acceptable, promotes, un rules meant it had to be dropped. this is farfrom just semantics, it has the potential for major consequences. and as further evidence of the growing divide between countries who want rapid political action and those who do not. it is an important report, it should be part of the package that is moving forward. again it is up to the world leaders in negotiators should take this issue seriously and show that they are committed to tackling climate change. the refusal to welcome the text is caused outrage among delegates, but against the backdrop of this coal—mining region, or may not be lost. many in the summitare region, or may not be lost. many in the summit are pinning their hopes on ministers who arrive on monday to work towards the reinstatement of the report. a teenager has been stabbed to death in south—east london. police say the 18—year—old died at the scene after suffering stab injuries during an incident at a residential address in greenwich. a 17—year—old boy has been arrested in connection with
and without finding an acceptable, promotes, un rules meant it had to be dropped. this is farfrom just semantics, it has the potential for major consequences. and as further evidence of the growing divide between countries who want rapid political action and those who do not. it is an important report, it should be part of the package that is moving forward. again it is up to the world leaders in negotiators should take this issue seriously and show that they are committed to tackling climate...
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the us ambassador to the un. and now donald trump has appointed someone who was formerly a fox news host to be the face of america at the un. there are reports that he is making that into not a cabinet position any more. and that sends a signal, doesn't it? and on the israeli—palestinian issue, a real hot button topic, so that is going to be something to watch. does iran feel involved in all this? actually, the americans are backing out, they are not going to play ball over our nuclear programme, we think israel is threatening because of our nuclear programme, but given that syria, because of russian intervention, is now apparently assured, does that mean iran can say, we are in a position to start to flex our muscles? i think that the us policy has been quite consistent in a singular focus about curtailing iran's influence and that is why you have seen this extraordinary blank cheque written for the saudi regime as well as a sanctions policy and the ripping up of the nuclear deal and that is the one area where
the us ambassador to the un. and now donald trump has appointed someone who was formerly a fox news host to be the face of america at the un. there are reports that he is making that into not a cabinet position any more. and that sends a signal, doesn't it? and on the israeli—palestinian issue, a real hot button topic, so that is going to be something to watch. does iran feel involved in all this? actually, the americans are backing out, they are not going to play ball over our nuclear...
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negotiations at the un climate conference in polandare continuing well past their official close. delegates from almost 200 countries are taking part. they're looking to find agreement on tackling rising global temperatures. how poor countries should be compensated for the damage from rising temperatures is a sticking point. after a bruising encounter in brussels, british prime minister theresa may says she still believes she can get extra assurances from eu leaders to get her brexit withdrawal agreement through the uk parliament. eu leaders say they won't renegotiate but will offer what they call ‘further clarifications' on the so—called backstop. that's the safety net aimed at avoiding a hard trade border between the eu and the uk on the island of ireland, if no future deal is agreed in time. this report is from laura kuenssberg in brussels. a bad omen? a bitter morning — for more than one reason. the prime minister came to brussels hunting concessions from the eu. does the eu like your plan, prime minister? but they didn't just say no, one of their top politicians said sh
negotiations at the un climate conference in polandare continuing well past their official close. delegates from almost 200 countries are taking part. they're looking to find agreement on tackling rising global temperatures. how poor countries should be compensated for the damage from rising temperatures is a sticking point. after a bruising encounter in brussels, british prime minister theresa may says she still believes she can get extra assurances from eu leaders to get her brexit withdrawal...
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our top stories: a stark warning about climate change, as a key un summit opens. experts say the threat posed by rising temperatures has never been worse. after some of the worst riots in paris for decades, president macron‘s government promises tough action against anyone who resorted to violence. shares open higher on asian markets, after a ceasefire in the trade war between the us and china. down on one knee, then down the drain. new york police reunite the couple with their engagement ring that fell down a grate in times square. this year is going to be one of the four hottest on record. that's the warning from the united nations climate chief patricia espinosa, who was speaking in poland at the start of an international conference on tackling climate change. she says global warming is posing a greater threat to humanity than ever before and called for everyone to grasp the reality of the situation. the effects that are happening are being — are affecting communities around the world, casualties, destruction in so many places, suffering, a lot of suffering
our top stories: a stark warning about climate change, as a key un summit opens. experts say the threat posed by rising temperatures has never been worse. after some of the worst riots in paris for decades, president macron‘s government promises tough action against anyone who resorted to violence. shares open higher on asian markets, after a ceasefire in the trade war between the us and china. down on one knee, then down the drain. new york police reunite the couple with their engagement...
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there's been a mixed reaction to the agreement finally reached at the un climate change talks in poland late on saturday. nearly 200 hundred countries overcame their differences — eventually — to support measures which will put the 2015 paris agreement into action. it aims to limit the rise in average global tempeartures to "well below" two celsius. some are satisfied with the outcome — bur environmental activists are still warning that not enough is being done. here's our science editor, david shukman. applause and relief that two long weeks of negotiation were over. and a deal to try to tackle climate change has at last emerged. there we re change has at last emerged. there were many disagreements among countries, but a consensus to fight global warming is very good news. most significant is a set of rules for how countries cut their emissions of the gas warming the planet. that was sorted. 0n finance for developing countries, to help them adapt and go green, some progress, but they say not enough. 0n promises of much deeper cuts in emissions which many say are needed, that will
there's been a mixed reaction to the agreement finally reached at the un climate change talks in poland late on saturday. nearly 200 hundred countries overcame their differences — eventually — to support measures which will put the 2015 paris agreement into action. it aims to limit the rise in average global tempeartures to "well below" two celsius. some are satisfied with the outcome — bur environmental activists are still warning that not enough is being done. here's our...
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they're here to get the attention of negotiators at the un's climate talks. inside the meeting, delegates are trying to agree new targets on carbon emissions. but serious divisions have emerged about a critical scientific study. the report, published in october by the world's leading climate change body, says in order to prevent drought, flooding and extreme poverty for millions of people, temperatures must not rise by more than 1.5 degrees this century. to do that, emissions must be cut in half over the next 12 years. what has been described as a ludicrous row over words masks a much deeper divide. nearly all the countries here want to embrace the ipcc report to bolster the case for rapid carbon cuts. but that is something the us, saudi arabia and some others are very keen to avoid. there's a huge amount of frustration. the us, the saudis, the russians working together to prevent science being at the heart of this process. they agreed the ipcc report. they're the ones who are seeing the climate changing. there are businesses, investors, citizens pushing for
they're here to get the attention of negotiators at the un's climate talks. inside the meeting, delegates are trying to agree new targets on carbon emissions. but serious divisions have emerged about a critical scientific study. the report, published in october by the world's leading climate change body, says in order to prevent drought, flooding and extreme poverty for millions of people, temperatures must not rise by more than 1.5 degrees this century. to do that, emissions must be cut in...
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and without finding an acceptable compromise, un rules meant it had to be dropped. this is farfrom just semantics, it has the potential for major consequences. and it is further evidence of the growing divide between countries who want rapid political action and those who do not. it is an important report, it should not be part of the —— it should be part of the packets going forward but it is up to the world leaders and negotiators take this issue seriously and show they are committed to tackling climate change. the refusal to welcome the text has caused outrage among delegates. but against the backdrop of this coal—mining region, all may not be lost. many at the summit are pinning their hopes on ministers who arrive on monday to work towards the reinstatement of the report. president trump is looking for a new chief of staff after announcing that john kelly will leave the white house at the end of the year. the president says a replacement will be announced shortly. it again highlights how frequently there are changes to mr trump‘s top team, as russell tro
and without finding an acceptable compromise, un rules meant it had to be dropped. this is farfrom just semantics, it has the potential for major consequences. and it is further evidence of the growing divide between countries who want rapid political action and those who do not. it is an important report, it should not be part of the —— it should be part of the packets going forward but it is up to the world leaders and negotiators take this issue seriously and show they are committed to...
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those protesters are opposing un attempts to give more rights to migrants. it's the bbc‘s sports personality of the year awards in birmingham tonight. but, as the format has changed this year, we won't know who's been nominated until the programme tonight. let's talk to our sports presenter holly hamilton, she's in birmingham for us. ollie, we are envious, it is the party of the weekend! it is one of the more glamorous events in the sporting calendar, isn't it? the bbc sports personality of the year, 2018. there are a few changes this year, this is the point when normally i would tell you about the nominees, but friendly, idid normally i would tell you about the nominees, but friendly, i did have a clue, no one does. the shortlist is top—secret this year. it will be revealed until the start of the programme, which is right on bbc one at 7pm. another change — we have a brand—new award for the sporting moment of the year. the shortlist for that has been released already, you have been voting online to choose your favourite between five nominees. who co
those protesters are opposing un attempts to give more rights to migrants. it's the bbc‘s sports personality of the year awards in birmingham tonight. but, as the format has changed this year, we won't know who's been nominated until the programme tonight. let's talk to our sports presenter holly hamilton, she's in birmingham for us. ollie, we are envious, it is the party of the weekend! it is one of the more glamorous events in the sporting calendar, isn't it? the bbc sports personality of...
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environmental groups criticise the deal struck at a un climate conference in poland saying it doesn't go far enough in tackling the problem. mps say the roll—out of smart motorways — on which the hard shoulder has been permanently turned into a fourth lane — should be stopped due to safety fears. more news at the top of the hour but now it is time for click. this week: tech driven by women, designed by women, and designed for women. oh dear... the children at this north london school have invited lara and me to learn about one of the most important events in british history. it has been 100 years since the first women in the uk were able to vote in a general election. and this vr experience is attempting to demonstrate how important it is to make your voice heard. and now repeat after me, this is my voice. all: this is my voice. before the suffragettes, a woman had to know her place. make noise is an eight minute interactive animated documentary story which you use your voice to interact with and it's about the story of the suffragettes. i walked down the strand and the first sh
environmental groups criticise the deal struck at a un climate conference in poland saying it doesn't go far enough in tackling the problem. mps say the roll—out of smart motorways — on which the hard shoulder has been permanently turned into a fourth lane — should be stopped due to safety fears. more news at the top of the hour but now it is time for click. this week: tech driven by women, designed by women, and designed for women. oh dear... the children at this north london school have...
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environmental groups criticise the deal struck at a un climate conference in poland saying it doesn't go far enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions. mps say the rollout of smart motorways — on which the hard shoulder has been permanently turned into a fourth lane — should be stopped due to safety fears. good evening. a leading brexit supporter in the cabinet has suggested that parliament will have to look at other options if the government's withdrawal plan is rejected by mps. but the international trade secretary liam fox dismissed suggestions of another referendum, on the grounds that it would perpetuate divisions in the country. here's our political correspondent, chris mason. it is not hard to find divisions over brexit outside parliament. protesters with different views fight for attention. and it is not much different inside. at least the prime minister has found someone willing to play ball today. and yes, she still hopes she will get her deal through parliament, but many are now discussing what happens if she fails, with growing talk of another referendum. the internation
environmental groups criticise the deal struck at a un climate conference in poland saying it doesn't go far enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions. mps say the rollout of smart motorways — on which the hard shoulder has been permanently turned into a fourth lane — should be stopped due to safety fears. good evening. a leading brexit supporter in the cabinet has suggested that parliament will have to look at other options if the government's withdrawal plan is rejected by mps. but the...
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negotiations at the un climate conference in polandare continuing well past their official close. delegates from almost 200 countries are taking part. they're looking to find agreement on tackling rising global temperatures. how poor countries should be compensated for the damage from rising temperatures is a sticking point. donald trump's former personal lawyer has spoken out for the first time since being sentenced for crimes including campaign finance violations. he claims mr trump told him to pay off two women during the 2016 presidential election, even though he knew it was wrong. that directly contradicts what the president has said. michael cohen, is facing three years in prison. our north america editor jon sopel has more. an alleged one night stand in 2006 and then a payment to buy stormy daniels‘ silence ten years later — just before the 2016 elections. they're still causing donald trump and those around him endless legal nightmares. the president's long time lawyer and mr fixit, michael cohen, was this week sentenced to three years in prison. and he's now given an i
negotiations at the un climate conference in polandare continuing well past their official close. delegates from almost 200 countries are taking part. they're looking to find agreement on tackling rising global temperatures. how poor countries should be compensated for the damage from rising temperatures is a sticking point. donald trump's former personal lawyer has spoken out for the first time since being sentenced for crimes including campaign finance violations. he claims mr trump told him...
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it's raised hopes that the un—sponsored deal could lead to a wider peace agreement. and tonight, the us senate has voted to end american support for the saudi—led military offensive in yemen. after years of civil war, 14 million people in yemen are on the brink of starvation. houthi rebels, backed by iran, control the north and west of the country, including hodeida, and the capital sanaa. a saudi—led coalition, backed by britain and the united states, has been blockading the port, in support of yemen's official government. under today's agreement, all forces will withdraw from hodeida, allowing the un to oversee the distribution of aid to civilians. our special correspondent nawal al—maghafi reports. these are the faces of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. in this makeshift camp in northern yemen, civilians have escaped the violence, but not its consequences. without any money, this is what ths woman will feed her family today. a handful of leaves. "we have nothing else to eat", she says. "no aid agencies have come here." her husband told us they've lost
it's raised hopes that the un—sponsored deal could lead to a wider peace agreement. and tonight, the us senate has voted to end american support for the saudi—led military offensive in yemen. after years of civil war, 14 million people in yemen are on the brink of starvation. houthi rebels, backed by iran, control the north and west of the country, including hodeida, and the capital sanaa. a saudi—led coalition, backed by britain and the united states, has been blockading the port, in...
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two countries seemed to improve after an historic summit between leaders donald trump and kim jong—un. but since then talks have stalled. let's talk to one of our correspondence who is a cross this story, who has more details. tell us more about this latest line from north korea, they are very concerned about the sanctions, what it means for future talks. the statement was carried out by north korea's news agency, it said that the road to denuclearisation will be blocked and also said that maximum pressure won't work with north korea. however, what we want to take note of his who issued this statement and usually when south korean analysts at condemnation that comes from north korea they look at who issued a statement. this statement was issued by a research, or a director of the state research institute of north korea's foreign ministry. it said it is a personal issue, a personal statement, so it goes to show that the level of the condemnation was not as strong as it could have been. 50 what condemnation was not as strong as it could have been. so what are people saying now at this p
two countries seemed to improve after an historic summit between leaders donald trump and kim jong—un. but since then talks have stalled. let's talk to one of our correspondence who is a cross this story, who has more details. tell us more about this latest line from north korea, they are very concerned about the sanctions, what it means for future talks. the statement was carried out by north korea's news agency, it said that the road to denuclearisation will be blocked and also said that...
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and only 7% of femicide case resulted in a conviction according to the un. impunity thrives here especially when it comes to femicide cases. prior to karla's death, these women were also victims of femicides this year. their cases are still unresolved with no conviction. karla's death was different with mounting pressure, the prosecutor and detectives worked hard on the case together evidence that pointed the finger at her partner who is still awaiting trial. the fact that an arrest was made in her case so quickly was exceptional and certainly not the norm. when mario was arrested he was brought to la esperanza prison. mario is awaiting trial here on charges of aggravated femicide for allegedly killing his partner karla. he denies he is responsible for her death and his case will be heard in january. mario's account of what happened was confusing to follow. despite declaring himself innocent he said he thinks he will be there for the rest of his life as he says he is being prosecuted in order to secure a quick conviction for karla's killing. in may this year
and only 7% of femicide case resulted in a conviction according to the un. impunity thrives here especially when it comes to femicide cases. prior to karla's death, these women were also victims of femicides this year. their cases are still unresolved with no conviction. karla's death was different with mounting pressure, the prosecutor and detectives worked hard on the case together evidence that pointed the finger at her partner who is still awaiting trial. the fact that an arrest was made in...
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the move is in line with a un—backed ceasefire aimed at delivering urgently needed food aid. the houthis control most districts of the city, through which the majority of aid enters yemen. on the eve of the presidential election in the democratic republic of congo, opposition candidates have refused to sign an agreement aimed at preventing violence. they say officials failed to make changes in the text that they'd requested. tensions have increased after the electoral commission postponed polls in several regions. the uk government has insisted it's working "very effectively" with france, to tackle an increase in the number of migrants crossing the channel in small boats. more than 200 people have arrived since the start of november. local politicians have called for more coast guard boat patrols. now on bbc news, some of the world's most important news stories in 2018 have been brought to us by freelance journalists, often working in difficult and dangerous places. the rory peck awards recognised their work, and our presenter yalda hakim found out more about this year's nomi
the move is in line with a un—backed ceasefire aimed at delivering urgently needed food aid. the houthis control most districts of the city, through which the majority of aid enters yemen. on the eve of the presidential election in the democratic republic of congo, opposition candidates have refused to sign an agreement aimed at preventing violence. they say officials failed to make changes in the text that they'd requested. tensions have increased after the electoral commission postponed...
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the un secretary—general gave a stark warning that it is already a matter of life and death and that we are at the stage where this might be causing death, climate change, so this is not a positive message. he uses language like, we are facing the collapse of civilisation, the worst threat to the planet for thousands of years, is that the kind of language that is actually going to make an impression on people?m depends on how we then interpret that into policies. i was looking at the global data. i'm originally from bangladesh, and you have the capital of bangladesh is meant to be the third most polluted city in the world according to data from the who, and you think, these are also countries who are really facing the brunt of climate change, bangladesh has a sea rise and, just on the delta, horrific for people and it has been on the cusp for a long time but these are also countries trying to get on their own two feet and developing rapidly. there are immediate gains that people who have beenin immediate gains that people who have been in poverty for a very long time feel from these
the un secretary—general gave a stark warning that it is already a matter of life and death and that we are at the stage where this might be causing death, climate change, so this is not a positive message. he uses language like, we are facing the collapse of civilisation, the worst threat to the planet for thousands of years, is that the kind of language that is actually going to make an impression on people?m depends on how we then interpret that into policies. i was looking at the global...